SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Omaha outside hitter Kali Jurgensmeier and South Dakota State middle blocker Sydni Schetnan were named the latest Summit League Kwik Star Volleyball Peak Performers of the Week, league officials announced Tuesday. Jurgensmeier claimed her first offensive honor of the season, while Schetnan nabbed her second defensive award.

Jurgensmeier surpassed the 1,000-career-kill mark during a 1-1 weekend for Omaha. The Maverick senior tallied 36 kills, 6.00 points per set, and a .303 hitting percentage across a win over Denver and a loss to South Dakota.
 
The Wahoo, Neb., native racked up a career-high 22 kills, nine digs, five total blocks, and a .375 hitting percentage in a four-set loss to the Coyotes. She then recorded 14 kills with six digs, and a .220 hitting clip in a sweep of Denver.
 
Schetnan led the league with 2.63 blocks per set and 21 total blocks across two four-set victories for the Jackrabbits as they clinched the outright regular season title, improving to 14-0. The 6-foot-5 redshirt senior ranks 12th in the country, averaging 1.47 blocks per set.
 
The Sioux Falls, S.D., native notched 14 kills, a .393 hitting clip, and eight total blocks in a four-set victory over North Dakota State. Schetnan then recorded 13 blocks along with five kills and a .250 hitting clip in a four-set victory against St. Thomas. 

Schetnan’s 13 total blocks are tied for third most in a four-set match in Division I this season.  The Jackrabbit redshirt senior also set a program record in a four-set match with 11 block assists against the Tommies. 

OFFENSIVE PEAK PERFORMER OF THE WEEK
Kali Jurgensmeier, Omaha
Sr. | OH | Wahoo, Neb. 

• Recorded 36 kills and 6.00 points per set during a 1-1 week for the Mavericks
• Tallied a career-high 22 kills and five blocks against South Dakota
• Notched 14 kills and six digs against Denver
• Collected her first offensive weekly award of the season

Also nominated: Ryanne Wattree (Kansas City), Baily Randall (North Dakota State), Cortnee Smith (Oral Roberts), Morgan Bode (South Dakota), Sylvie Zgonc (South Dakota State), Tezra Rudzitis (St. Thomas)

DEFENSIVE PEAK PERFORMER OF THE WEEK
Sydni Schetnan, South Dakota State
RSr. | MB | Sioux Falls, S.D. 

• Averaged 2.63 blocks per set during South Dakota State’s 2-0 week
• Posted 14 kills, a .393 hitting percentage and eight blocks in a winning matchup against North Dakota State
• Garnered 13 total blocks and five kills in a four-set victory against St. Thomas
• Claimed her second defensive peak performer of the week accolade of the season

Also nominated: Alaina Larson (Kansas City), Arianna Blohm (North Dakota State), Sophie Johnson (Oral Roberts), Kamryn Farris (South Dakota), Morgan Kealy (St. Thomas).
 
2025 Volleyball Peak Performers of the Week
September 2
O: Tezra Rudzitis, St. Thomas
D: Kamryn Farris, South Dakota
 
September 9
O: Lauren Medeck, South Dakota
D: Kamryn Farris, South Dakota
 
September 16
O: Megan Wetter, St. Thomas
D: Kamryn Farris, South Dakota
 
September 23
O: Avery Van Hook, South Dakota
D: Madison Winkler, Denver
 
September 30
O: Paige Barber, North Dakota
D: Kamryn Farris, South Dakota
 
October 7
O: Lauren Jansen, North Dakota State
D: Rya Borer, North Dakota State
 
October 14
O: Paige Barber, North Dakota 
D: Arianna Blohm, North Dakota State
 
October 21
O: Morgan Kealy, St. Thomas
D: Sydni Schetnan, South Dakota State
 
October 28
O: Sylvie Zgonc, South Dakota State
D: Emily Huss, Omaha
 
November 4
O: Tezra Rudzitis, St. Thomas
D: Madison Burr, South Dakota State
 
November 11
O: Kali Jurgensmeier, Omaha
D: Sydni Schetnan, South Dakota State
 
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