FLUSHING, N.Y. (Oct. 24, 2023) – The City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC) has announced the 2023 community college women’s volleyball all-star selections, as voted upon by the league’s head coaches.
Kingsborough’s
Noarie Proverbs was voted Player of the Year, while Queensborough’s
Michelle Liu was selected Rookie of the Year. In addition, Tigers head coach
Jason Demas was named Coach of the Year.
Queensborough produced three all-conference performers, followed by Kingsborough (2), BMCC (2) and Hostos (1). Bronx’s
Dayana Segura earned the league’s Sportsmanship Award.
Player of the Year: Noarie Proverbs, Kingsborough
Proverbs turned in a sensational 2023 campaign. A versatile player in the Wave lineup, the 2022 CUNYAC Rookie of the Year has recorded 202 kills, 324 digs and 22 total blocks. She has produced six double-double performances on the year, including three matches with at least 20 kills and 20 digs.
Most importantly, Proverbs led Kingsborough to its first conference championship final since 2015.
Rookie of the Year: Michelle Liu, Queensborough
Liu made an immediate impact in her first season in Bayside. The rookie paces the team in kills (158) while ranking No. 2 on the squad in aces (45) and No. 3 in digs (166). She has four games with at least 10 kills and 10 digs in the same contest.
Most importantly, she helped Queensborough secure both the regular season and tournament championships. Her performance in the tournament landed her MVP recognition.
Coach of the Year: Jason Demas, Queensborough
For the 10th time in the last 11 seasons, Demas earned Coach of the Year accolades. At the helm, Demas has led Queensborough to a 17-4 record including a perfect 8-0 mark against CUNYAC opponents. Most importantly, he guided Queensborough to a seventh tournament title in the last eight seasons.
2023 CUNYAC Community College Women’s Volleyball All-Star Awards
*Player of the Year: Noarie Proverbs, Kingsborough
*Rookie of the Year: Michelle Liu, Queensborough
Coach of the Year: Jason Demas, Queensborough
Sportsmanship Award: Dayana Segura, Bronx
Sportsmanship Team: Cheyenne Gray-Taitt, BMCC; Nicole Rodriguez, Hostos; Victoria Cook, Kingsborough; Julianne Cossin, Queensborough
CUNYAC Community College Women's Vollayball All-Star Team
*Noarie Proverbs, Kingsborough
*Michelle Liu, Queensborough
Silvia Chen, BMCC
Cynthia Saravia Reyes, Queensborough
Victoria Cook, Kingsborough
Tabreanna Walrond, Queensborough
Sarah Sellami, BMCC
Virginia Carrasco, Hostos
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