"Congratulations to Rachel Kandefer (/Elk Grove H.S.), who was named NJCAA All-American First Team! Thing is, she's still getting better! She is also in good company. The ONLY other Freshman First Team All-American is the outside hitter from 2019 National Champion Owens," said Coach Bob Vilsoet.
Rachel Kandefer (/Elk Grove H.S.) played in 145 sets; was 834 of 892 attacks; had 336 kills (.312 .EFF & 2.32 kills/set); 283 of 304 serves (93%); 24 aces (.17 aces/set); 128 digs (.88 digs/set); 91.5 blocks, (.63 blocks/set); and 15 assists (.1 assists/set);
Rachel was also named
N4C All-Conference 1st team, All-Region IV 1st team, All Region IV Player of the Year, and
All-Region IV All-Tournament Team.
In High School, she was named 2018-2019 Daily Herald Athlete of the Year for playing 3 varsity sports each of her 4 years earning 12 varsity letters.
Rachel is the 6
th Freshman All-American out of the 20 All-Americans that
Bob Vilsoet has developed in his 18 years coaching at Harper.
"It seems there is nothing Rachel cannot accomplish," added Coach Vilsoet!
https://www.njcaa.org/sports/wvball/2019-20/div3/all-americans/index
