November 10

Retcher, Owens, and Evans named to Volleyball All-HCAC Team

--Defiance, Ohio—Nikki Retcher, Mandy Owens, and Jill Evans were honored on Wednesday by the HCAC as members of the 2004 All-Conference Team.

Retcher and Owens each earned first-team recognition, while Evans was named to the second team. The Lady Jackets ended the season in third place in the Heartland Conference with a 5-2 record and a 21-14 mark overall.

Retcher led DC with 3.78 kills-per-game, while also totaling 372 digs and 44 blocks. Owens’ .259 hitting percentage led the Lady Jackets as did her .972 serving percentage. The Middle Point, Ohio native also contributed 507 digs and 106 blocks. Evans dished-out 643 assists to lead Defiance. The junior also had 323 kills, 38 service aces, 392 digs and 90 blocks.

Mt. St. Joseph’s Tammi Toney earned the conference’s “Most Valuable Player” for the second straight season while Hanover’s Peter Preocanin was named “Coach of the Year”.