Hitchcock-Tulare's Katelyn Schroeder, Warner’s Ava Nilsson earn NSIC Player of the Week honors
Northern State's Katelyn Schroeder (2) goes for a kill against Augustana on Oct. 3, 2026, at Wachs Arena in Aberdeen (NSU Athletics)
ABERDEEN — Hitchcock-Tulare's Katelyn Schroeder and Warner’s Ava Nilsson earned Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference volleyball Player of the Week honors on Monday.
Schroeder, a 5-foot-11 sophomore outside hitter, was named the conference offensive player of the week for Northern State, leading the NSIC in kills per set (5) and points per set (5.43).
Schroeder hit .417 with 35 kills and only five errors. Schroeder had 15 kills and nine digs in the win over St. Cloud State and 20 kills with 18 digs on .474 hitting in a sweep over Minnesota State.
Northern State's Ava Nilsson (9) sets the ball during a match against Augustana on Oct. 3, 2026, at Wachs Arena in Aberdeen. (NSU Athletics)
Nilsson, a 6-foot junior setter, was named the NSIC Setter of the Week after leading the conference in assists per set (11.71) this past week.
Nilsson totaled 82 assists on the week, including 38 assists against St. Cloud State and 44 assists with 15 digs against Minnesota State. She also added two blocks in both matches.
This is the third time this season Nilsson was named conference setter of the week.