KENOSHA, Wis. – Natalie Harris earned GLIAC Defensive Player of the Year honors for the third consecutive season, becoming the first player in both GLIAC and Parkside history to accomplish the feat. Harris also earned First-Team All-GLIAC recognition, joining teammate Sierra Kilbourn on the First Team. Avary Polavin was named Second-Team All-GLIAC, while Monica Lukasiewicz received Honorable Mention recognition, giving the Rangers four All-GLIAC honorees for the 2026 season.

"We are so proud of Natalie, Sierra, Avary and Monica. All four of them have been impactful on the court and as leaders this season. They each have earned these all-conference honors," said head coach Leigh Barea.

Natalie Harris: GLIAC Defensive Player of the Year, First-Team All-GLIAC
Natalie Harris was named GLIAC Defensive Player of the Year for the third consecutive season, becoming the first player in both GLIAC and Parkside history to earn the honor in three straight seasons. Harris also secured First-Team All-GLIAC recognition for the third time in her career after earning Second-Team honors in 2023. During the 2026 season, Harris was named GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week three times.

Harris finished the regular season as the GLIAC leader in total digs with 539, finishing 26 digs ahead of the next closest conference player. Her total ranked 28th nationally. She also led the conference in digs per set at 5.86, which ranked fourth in the nation. In addition to her defensive production, Harris recorded 85 assists and 16 service aces on the season.

Harris recorded 15 matches with at least 20 digs, including four performances of 30 or more digs. Her season was highlighted by a career-high 40 digs against Grand Valley State. Her consistent defensive presence and leadership throughout the season made her a cornerstone of the Rangers' success.

"Natalie solidified her place as one of the best to ever play the position at Parkside, GLIAC and DII. She has been our rock her entire career and really stepped into the biggest leadership role this past year. In leading a young team, she did so with support and accountability that made her teammates around her better every single moment and day. There is no one more deserving to be the three-time Defensive Player of the Year," said Barea.

Sierra Kilbourn: First-Team All-GLIAC
Sierra Kilbourn was named First-Team All-GLIAC for the first time in her career following an impressive senior season. She was also named GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week once during the season. Kilbourn recorded 306 kills during the regular season, ranking seventh in the GLIAC, while averaging 2.83 kills per set, which ranked 10th in the conference. She finished the season with a .284 hitting percentage, 42 total blocks and 328.5 points.

Kilbourn recorded five matches with at least 15 kills. Her season was highlighted by a career-high 20 kills against Lewis University, where she posted an impressive .486 hitting percentage. Barea credited Kilbourn's ability to embrace a new role and her impact both on and off the court as key factors in her successful senior campaign.

"Sierra was challenged with a role that she has never had before and she stepped up and met that challenge. Her growth as a terminal attacker was one of the biggest keys to our success this season. As a teammate, she is one of the best and most supportive we have ever had and that impact went even farther than the points she scored," said Barea.

Avary Polavin: Second-Team All-GLIAC
Avary Polavin was named to the Second-Team All-GLIAC after a strong sophomore season. Polavin recorded 352 kills during the regular season, leading the Rangers and ranking third in the GLIAC. She averaged 3.42 kills per set, a mark that ranked third in the conference, and averaged 3.60 points per set, which ranked seventh in the conference. Additionally, Polavin totaled 31 blocks and 370.5 points.

Polavin had 13 matches with 15 or more kills. She reached 20 kills twice during the season, against West Texas A&M and Ferris State, setting a career high. Last season as a freshman, Polavin earned Honorable Mention All-GLIAC honors. Her continued development and ability to take on a larger offensive role stood out throughout her sophomore campaign.

"Watching Avary step up and into a bigger role this year has been fun to see. As only a sophomore, she plays mature beyond her years and is always looking for ways to make herself better for her team. We are excited to see how she continues to grow and continue to be one of the best attackers in the GLIAC," said Barea.

Monica Lukasiewicz: Honorable Mention All-GLIAC
Monica Lukasiewicz was named Honorable Mention All-GLIAC after posting an impressive season. Lukasiewicz totaled 180 kills while hitting a team-best .341, which ranked fourth in the GLIAC. Additionally, she recorded 63 total blocks and 223 points.

Lukasiewicz had seven matches with eight or more kills. In 16 matches, she recorded a hitting percentage of .300 or better and had seven matches where she hit .500 or higher. Lukasiewicz recorded a career-high 12 kills twice this season, first against Oklahoma Baptist and then against Grand Valley State. 
 
"Monica's growth this season is a big reason our offense was able to accomplish what it did this year. She has been working hard to improve her arm over the past two years to be a scoring threat and this year that hard work translated to the court in a big way," said Barea.

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