Averett University Athletics

Averett volleyball senior Sarah Sparks, who was named the USA South Conference Player of the Week on Sept. 16, averaged 2.8 kills, a .418 hitting percentage and 1.2 blocks per set last week as the Cougars posted a 2-1 record. In a 3-1 win over Southern Virginia Virginia on Sept. 10, Sparks recorded nine kills and two digs. In a 3-0 victory over Virginia Wesleyan College on Sept. 14, Sparks posted ten kills, six blocks and four service aces. Finally, in a 3-0 loss to Washington & Lee University on Sept. 14, Sparks totaled six kills and five blocks.