KENOSHA, Wis. — Parkside libero Natalie Harris has been selected as an AVCA Division II All-American Honorable Mention honoree, becoming the first Ranger to receive this honor since 2015. The recognition from the American Volleyball Coaches Association places Harris among the top defensive standouts in all of Division II and highlights her exceptional impact during the 2025 season.

Harris delivered an elite season, finishing with 564 digs, ranking first in the GLIAC and 25th nationally. She averaged 5.37 digs per set, also first in the GLIAC and 14th in the nation, and added 38 service aces, ranking sixth in the conference. She reached a major career milestone as well, surpassing 1,500 career digs and concluding her third season with 1,584.

Her performance was consistently recognized throughout the season. Harris earned GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week honors three times and was named GLIAC Defensive Player of the Year while also securing First Team All-GLIAC honors. She was also selected to the Hampton Inn Invitational All-Tournament Team. Natalie received 2025 D2CCA Volleyball All-Midwest Region Second Team honors and AVCA Midwest Region Honorable Mention recognition, adding to her list of achievements.

Natalie Harris is the first Parkside Ranger to receive this honor since Rebecca Roembke in 2015.

About the AVCA:
The American Volleyball Coaches Association's mission is to advance the sport of volleyball with AVCA coaches at the epicenter of leadership, advocacy, and professional development.

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