UFV Cascades Kayla Bruce named Women’s Volleyball All-Canadian (CCAA)
The University of the Fraser Valley Cascades Kayla Bruce, Surrey, BC has been named to the 2012 CCAA All-Canadian women’s volleyball team. The fourth year middle was selected the PACWEST women’s volleyball player of the year and first team all-star. Kayla was the PACWEST women’s volleyball player of the month for December, 2011. The History major also was the UFV Cascades/Abbotsford Heat female athlete of the week twice during the 2011-12 campaign.
The Cascades star also finished the year, in the PACWEST top ten, in numerous statistical categories, leading in aces with 73 for a 0.78 average, first in total blocks with 87 and was the overall total offensive statistics leader with a 4.10 average.
“Coming into this year Kayla had set high expectations of herself. Every player hopes to have as productive season as one like Kayla’s and it came from a lot of hard work. Kayla has bought into our system fully and has evolved into one of our leaders. She carries a lot of pride on our team’s success and embraces the moment each time we go out to perform. For her this is a great reward for her commitment to excellence and I am very happy for her to receive an All Canadian,” said UFV head coach Dennis Bokenfohr.
“Coming into this year Kayla had set high expectations of herself. Every player hopes to have as productive season as one like Kayla’s and it came from a lot of hard work. Kayla has bought into our system fully and has evolved into one of our leaders. She carries a lot of pride on our team’s success and embraces the moment each time we go out to perform. For her this is a great reward for her commitment to excellence and I am very happy for her to receive an All Canadian,” said UFV head coach Dennis Bokenfohr.
Kayla Bruce’s 2011-12 PACWEST regular season statistics:
#3 in the PACWEST and CCAA in blocks per set at 0.94
#1 in the PACWEST and CCAA in total blocks 87
#10 in the PACWEST for kills per set 2.38 (#2 among the middles)
#1 in the PACWEST for aces per set 0.78
#1 in the PACWEST for total aces 73 (next closest has 43)
#1 in the PACWEST for total offense 4.10
Position: Middle
Number: 4
Year @ UFV: 4
Hometown: Surrey, BC
Major: History/English
For further information contact David Kent, Sports Information, 604-309-7658 david.kent@ufv.ca
#3 in the PACWEST and CCAA in blocks per set at 0.94
#1 in the PACWEST and CCAA in total blocks 87
#10 in the PACWEST for kills per set 2.38 (#2 among the middles)
#1 in the PACWEST for aces per set 0.78
#1 in the PACWEST for total aces 73 (next closest has 43)
#1 in the PACWEST for total offense 4.10
Position: Middle
Number: 4
Year @ UFV: 4
Hometown: Surrey, BC
Major: History/English
For further information contact David Kent, Sports Information, 604-309-7658 david.kent@ufv.ca
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