SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakota State outside hitter Sylvie Zgonc and Kansas City defensive specialist/libero Chloe Kaminski earned Summit League Volleyball Peak Performer of the Week honors, league officials announced Tuesday. Zgonc secured her fifth Offensive Peak Performer selection of the season, while Kaminski picked up her second career Defensive Peak Performer award.
Zgonc continued to power the Jackrabbit offense, totaling 38 kills while hitting .382 across two matches against Kansas City and Oral Roberts. The Hartford, Wis., native opened the week with a 20-kill performance against Oral Roberts, adding seven digs while posting a .429 hitting percentage.
The senior carried that momentum into the Jackrabbits' matchup with Kansas City, recording 18 kills and three service aces while hitting .333 to help South Dakota State secure the victory.
Kaminski was a steady presence in the back row for the Roos, collecting 43 digs across two matches for an average of 5.38 digs per set. The Blue Springs, Mo., native turned in her top performance of the week against South Dakota, tallying 26 digs at a rate of 6.50 per set.
The Roo fifth year capped the week with 17 digs and four assists against South Dakota State.
OFFENSIVE PEAK PERFORMER OF THE WEEK
Sylvie Zgonc, South Dakota State
Sr. | OH | Hartford, Wis.
- Recorded 38 kills and 13 digs across two matches
- Tallied 20 kills and a blistering .429 hitting clip against Oral Roberts
- Garnered 18 kills and three service aces against Kansas City
- Collected her fifth offensive weekly award of the season
Also nominated: Natalie Ptacek (Kansas City), Lauren Jansen (North Dakota State), Gabi Zachariasen (South Dakota), Addie Schmotzer (St. Thomas)
DEFENSIVE PEAK PERFORMER OF THE WEEK
Chloe Kaminski, Kansas City
5th. | DS/L | Blue Springs, Mo.
- Averaged 5.38 digs per set and 43 total digs in two matches
- Posted 26 digs and 6.50 digs per set against South Dakota
- Garnered 17 digs and four assists against South Dakota State
- Claimed her second defensive peak performer honor of the season
Also nominated: Allie Collins (North Dakota State), Sierra Pokharel (South Dakota), Claire Logeais (South Dakota State)
2026 Volleyball Peak Performers of the Week
September 1
O: Sylvie Zgonc, South Dakota State
D: Chloe Kaminski, Kansas City
September 8
O: Sylvie Zgonc, South Dakota State
D: Sierra Pokharel, South Dakota
September 15
O: Ella Rogers, South Dakota
D: Lilliana Montes, North Dakota
September 22
O: Anya Schmidt, St. Thomas
D: Arianna Blohm, North Dakota State
September 29
O: Sylvie Zgonc, South Dakota State
D: Dara Obeid, Omaha
October 6
O: Ryanne Wattree, Kansas City
D: Sierra Pokharel, South Dakota
October 13
O: Lauren Medeck, South Dakota
D: Sierra Pokharel, South Dakota
October 20
O: Morgan Bode, South Dakota
D: Taylor Byl, South Dakota State
October 27
O: Anya Schmidt, St. Thomas
D: Taylor Byl, South Dakota State
November 3
O: Sylvie Zgonc, South Dakota State
D: Taylor Byl, South Dakota State
November 10
O: Sylvie Zgonc, South Dakota State
D: Chloe Kaminski, Kansas City
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