SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakota setter Avery Van Hook and Denver defensive specialist/libero Madison Winkler captured the latest Summit League Kwik Star Volleyball Peak Performers of the Week league officials announced Tuesday. Van Hook claimed her second career offensive honor, while Winkler earned her first defensive award.
Van Hook dished out 124 assists, 11.27 assists per set, 13 kills, and 41 digs over three matches during the Coyotes’ 2-1 weekend. The Marion, Iowa native began her weekend with 49 assists and 14 digs in a victory over Villanova.
The USD junior tallied 39 assists, seven kills with a .545 hitting percentage, and 16 digs in a four-set loss to Wichita State. She then produced 36 assists, four kills with a .625 attack percentage, and 11 digs in a sweep of Drake.
Winkler totaled 64 digs in DU’s final non-conference tournament of the season as the Pioneers swept the competition at the Into The Blue Invitational hosted by Air Force. The Keller, Texas native opened the tournament with five assists and 18 digs in a sweep of the host Falcons.
The Pio freshman then posted a season-high 23 digs in back-to-back five-set wins over Utah Tech and Northern Colorado. She also added six assists in both victories as DU wrapped up its non-conference slate with an 8-3 record.
OFFENSIVE PEAK PERFORMER OF THE WEEK
Avery Van Hook, South Dakota
Jr. | S | Marion, Iowa
- Recorded 124 total assists and 11.27 assists per set during the Coyotes final non-conference matches
- Tallied 49 assists and14 digs against Villanova
- Notched 39 assists and 16 digs against Wichita State and added 36 assists and 11 digs against Drake
- Collected the second offensive weekly award of her career
Also nominated: Ava Reynolds (Denver), Ledisi Kpea (Kansas City), Paige Barber (North Dakota), Lauren Jansen (North Dakota State), Kali Jurgensmeier (Omaha), Sylvie Zgonc (South Dakota State), Anya Schmidt (St. Thomas)
DEFENSIVE PEAK PERFORMER OF THE WEEK
Madison Winkler, Denver
Fr. | DS/L | Keller, Texas
- Averaged 4.92 digs per set in three straight victories at the Into The Blue Invitational
- Posted season-highs with 23 digs and six assists in a five-set victory against Utah Tech
- Garnered 18 digs and five assists in a sweep of Air Force while also matching her season-highs with 23 digs and six assists in a five-set win over Northern Colorado
- Claimed her first defensive peak performer award
Also nominated: Alaina Larson (Kansas City), Izzie McCormick (North Dakota), Rya Borer (North Dakota State), Julia Carr (Oral Roberts), Kamryn Farris (South Dakota), Madison Burr (South Dakota State), Ella Voegele (St. Thomas).
2025 Volleyball Peak Performers of the Week
September 2
O: Tezra Rudzitis, St. Thomas
D: Kamryn Farris, South Dakota
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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
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