Defensive Player of the Week
Leah Helman / Sr / Lancaster Bible College / Waynesboro, Pa. / Waynesboro HS
Despite a 1-2 week from the Chargers and their first conference loss at Gallaudet, Helman excelled, tallying 62 total digs over three matches. On Saturday Helman had 23 digs in a 3-0 win over Keystone and then 22 digs in a five-set thriller loss to RIT. She also added 15 assists and two kills to go along with her defensive performance.
This is the sixth Player of the Week for Helman, who previously received the award for the week(s) of: September 23, 2024, October 9, 2023, October 2, 2023, September 24, 2023, and October 3, 2022. Helman is a two-time United East Defensive Player of the Year, winning the award in both 2022 and 2023 in addition to All-Conference awards in those seasons.