McDonald, a sophomore middle hitter, had a career-high 16 kills in Central’s 3-1 win over IIAC preseason favorite Buena Vista on September 15. It was the conference opener for both schools. She also had an assist, four digs and four blocks (one solo) and hit .500 in the contest. McDonald followed that performance up with an eight-kill effort in a five-set win over Grinnell where she also had three digs and five blocks (one solo).
Special mention — Maddie Bardole, jr., OH, Buena Vista; Krystal Graves, sr., RSH, Wartburg
