McKinnis, a native of Mobile, AL, made the All-South region first team as an outside hitter after totaling 545 kills and a .375 hitting percentage, both of which led the SIAC. McKinnis, a four-time All-SIAC selection, also totaled 417 assists, 328 digs, 63 blocks, and 62 service aces on her way to being named 2011 SIAC Player of the Year.
Sherles, a native of Oak Ridge, TN, made the All-South region second team as a middle hitter after totaling 253 kills, 41 service aces, and .281 hitting percentage thus far in her freshman campaign. She also finished with 139 digs and 80 blocks while earning All-SIAC second team honors as well as being named 2011 SIAC Defensive Player of the Year.
First team all-region selections will now be eligible for the 2011 Daktronics All-America Team.
2011 Daktronics All-South Region Volleyball Team
First Team
S – Kahley Patrick, Tampa
OH – Megan Hodges, Rollins
OH – Eva Dupay, Tampa
OH – Jamila McKinnis, Stillman
MH – Danielle Selkridge, Tampa
MB – Alex Laton, Eckerd
MB – Danielle Bletso, Saint Leo
L – Corinne Doder, Christian Brothers
South Region Player of the Year: Danielle Selkridge, Tampa
Second Team
S – Kelsey Miles, Christian Brothers
OH – Natalie Marsh, North Alabama
OH – Lindsey Biggs, Eckerd
OH – Ariana Chinn, Eckerd
MH – Lindsey Homme, West Florida
MB – Brittany Brown, Lynn
MH – Audrey Sherles, Kentucky State
L – Hallie Ward, Eckerd
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