LEXINGTON, Ky. – South Dakota junior Elizabeth Juhnke has been named to the North All-Region Team as selected by the American Volleyball Coaches Association.
 
Juhnke, a six-foot outside hitter, becomes the first Coyote in the Division I era to earn the honor three times.
 
The Lakeville, Minnesota, native, led the Coyotes and the Summit League in total kills (461), kills per set (3.97), total points (519.5), points per set (4.48) and total attacks (932).
 
Junhke provided 17 double-doubles on the season as South Dakota posted a 20-10 overall record and finished 15-3 in the Summit League, ultimately winning the Summit League tournament title for the second straight season.
 
Juhnke, named the Summit League tourney MVP for the second straight season, had six matches this season with over 20 kills, including equaling the school record for a three-set match with 24 in the Summit title game sweep over Omaha. Second on the team in digs with 347 she had a season-high 22 in a five-set win at Omaha.
 
"This is a well-deserved honor," coach Leanne Williamson said. "Elizabeth has been a key contributor to our success this season in many areas of the game.
 
"She is among elite company in this region, and I am happy she has been recognized for her play."
 
 
NORTH REGION
Name                             School                                                         Pos.            Yr.
Courtney Buzzerio            University of Iowa                                          RS               Sr.
Kayla Caffey                     University of Nebraska                                    MB               Sr.
Sarah Franklin                 Michigan State University                               OH               So.
Nicklin Hames                  University of Nebraska                                    S                  Sr.
Elizabeth Juhnke          University of South Dakota                        OH              Jr.
Madi Kubik                       University of Nebraska                                    OH               Jr.
CC McGraw                      University of Minnesota                                  L                  Sr.
Ari Miller                          University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee                  MB               Jr.
Jess Mruzik                      University of Michigan                                    OH               So.
Tamara Otene                  Illinois State University                                   OH               So.
Lexi Rodriguez                 University of Nebraska                                    L                  Fr.
Stephanie Samedy           University of Minnesota                                  RS               Sr.
Melani Shaffmaster          University of Minnesota                                  S                  So.
Jenna Wenaas                 University of Minnesota                                  OH               So.
HONORABLE MENTION
Name                             School                                                         Pos.            Yr.
Kayley Cassaday              University of Tulsa                                         OH               Jr.
Paige Jones                     University of Michigan                                    OH               Sr.
Airi Miyabe                       University of Minnesota                                  OH               Sr.
May Pertofsky                  University of Michigan                                    RS               Jr.
Paola Santiago                 University of Illinois-Chicago                           OH               Sr.
Taylor Venuto                  Loyola University-Chicago                               MB               Jr.
 
North Region Player of the Year: Stephanie Samedy, University of Minnesota, RS, Sr.
 
North Region Freshman of the Year: Lexi Rodriguez, University of Nebraska, L
 
North Region Coach of the Year: Leah Johnson, Illinois State University