Paige Belfield – Second Team All-CCIW & First-Year Student-Athlete of the Year

Freshman standout Paige Belfield earned Second Team All-Conference honors and was named the CCIW's First-Year Student-Athlete of the Year following a stellar debut season with the Bluejays. Belfield finished the season with 227 kills (2.49 per set) and an attack efficiency of .191 while also contributing 208 digs (2.29 per set) and 27 total blocks.

Belfield continued to improve throughout the entire season culminating in exemplary performance in CCIW competition.  Her balanced play on both sides of the ball made a significant impact for Elmhurst, helping anchor the Bluejays' offense and defense throughout the fall. Belfield's recognition as the top first-year player in the conference highlights her promising future and the strength of Elmhurst's developing core.
Gianna Ptaszek – CCIW RESPECT Award Recipient
Gianna Ptaszek was honored with the CCIW RESPECT Award, which recognizes a student-athlete who embodies the conference's core values of Responsibility, Enthusiasm, Service, Pride, Excellence, Collaboration, and Trust.

A key defensive presence for the Bluejays, Ptaszek appeared in 99 sets this season, posting 199 digs (2.01 per set) and maintaining a .910 reception percentage. Her consistency, leadership, and commitment to her teammates both on and off the court exemplify the integrity and sportsmanship celebrated by the RESPECT Award.