SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakota State outside hitter Sylvie Zgonc and Kansas City defensive specialist/libero Chloe Kaminski are the first Summit League Volleyball Peak Performers of the Week this season, league officials announced Tuesday. Zgonc earned her sixth career offensive honor, while Kaminski claimed her first defensive award.
Zgonc was named to the Asics Classic All-Tournament Team after totaling 54 kills and averaging 4.15 kills per set during the Jackrabbits’ opening weekend. The Hartford, Wis., native opened her senior season with a .336 hitting percentage across three matches while adding 26 digs.
The SDSU senior recorded 23 kills and a .452 hitting percentage in a five-set match against Sacramento State. She followed with nine kills and four digs against Pepperdine before closing the weekend with 22 kills and a .340 hitting percentage in a five-set thriller against (RV) Villanova.
Kaminski totaled 61 digs during the Roos’ opening weekend at the Stacheville Challenge. The Blue Springs, Mo., native opened the season with 19 digs and 10 assists against Jackson State.
The KC senior then posted a career-high 30 digs, nine assists and two service aces in a five-set match against UT Martin. She closed tournament play with 12 digs, 10 assists and two service aces against Austin Peay. Kaminski currently ranks fifth nationally with an average of 5.55 digs per set.
OFFENSIVE PEAK PERFORMER OF THE WEEK
Sylvie Zgonc, South Dakota State
Sr. | OH | Hartford, Wis.
- Recorded 54 total kills and 4.15 kills per set in the opening tournament for the Jackrabbits
- Tallied 23 kills and a .452 hitting percentage against Sacramento State
- Notched 9 kills and four digs against Pepperdine and added 22 kills, and a .340 hitting clip against (RV) Villanova
- Collected the sixth offensive weekly award of her career
Also nominated: Ryanne Wattree (Kansas City), An den Hamer (North Dakota), Lauren Jansen (North Dakota State), Dara Obeid (Omaha), Cortnee Smith (Oral Roberts), Audrey Nelson (South Dakota), Ellie Gustafson (St. Thomas)
DEFENSIVE PEAK PERFORMER OF THE WEEK
Chloe Kaminski, Kansas City
5th. | DS/L | Blue Springs, Mo.
- Averaged 5.55 digs per set in a three-game stretch at the Stacheville Challenge
- Posted 19 digs,10 assists, and three service aces in a winning matchup against Jackson State
- Garnered 30 digs and nine assists against UT Martin while also contributing 12 digs and10 assists against Austin Peay
- Claimed her first career defensive peak performer of the week accolade
Also nominated: Lilliana Montes (North Dakota), Rya Borer (North Dakota State), Mackenzie Murphy (Oral Roberts), Avery Van Hook (South Dakota), Brooke Larson (South Dakota State), Ella Voegele (St. Thomas).
2026 Volleyball Peak Performers of the Week
September 1
O: Sylvie Zgonc, South Dakota State
D: Chloe Kaminski, Kansas City
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