Volleyball | 11/10/2011 2:35:00 PM

McPherson, Kan. – Sophomore defensive specialist Karina Harvey (Walton, Kan.) was named to the Capital One Academic All-District 6 College Division Volleyball Team on Thursday, announced by the College Sports Information Directors of American (CoSIDA). Harvey is one of two Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference athletes named to the all-district squad.  
 
To be considered for the award, a student-athlete must be at least a sophomore, have a cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.30 on a 4.0 scale and participate in at least 50 percent of the team’s games as a starter or key reserve. By virtue of her selection, Harvey advances to the national ballot for Academic All-American honors with the other winners from the other eight districts.
 
Harvey, a sociology major from Walton, Kan., finished the season ranked third on the team with 201 total digs and fourth with a 1.90 digs per set average. For her career, Harvey owns 335 digs (1.76 per set) and a .926 reception percentage in 56 matches.
 
McPherson College competes in the College Division of District 6, which consists of NAIA and junior college student-athletes that attend school in the states of Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, and South Dakota.
 
The Bulldogs volleyball program finished the season with a 12-18 overall record, including an 8-10 mark in KCAC play.

Capital One Academic All-District 6 Team - College Division

Desiree Erickson	Doane College	Jr.	Comstock, Neb.	3.99, Biology and Chemistry
Karina Harvey	McPherson College	So.	Walton, Kan.	4.0, Sociology
Kelsey Abels	Midland University	Sr.	Papillion, Neb.	3,84, Human Performance
Katie Dettmer	Midland University	Jr.	Syracuse, Neb.	3.53, Elementary/Special Education
Lauren Chamness	Kansas Wesleyan Univ.	So.	Littleton, Colo.	3.71, Athletic Training
Stephanie Kruggel	Dakota State University	Sr.	Winthrop, Minn.	3.80, Elementary Education