Madeline Gonzalez Named GSC Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week
Share Sept. 4, 2007PENSACOLA, Fla. – The Argos starting setter, Madeline Gonzalez, had a memorable trip to Alaska this past week. Leading the team to three consecutive three game sweeps, Gonzalez ended up sweeping all the awards. After being named the Nanook Classic Tournament MVP, the Junior from Bayamon, Puerto Rico, was rewarded by the Gulf South Conference, as this week’s East Division Offensive Player of the Week.Gonzalez has been the quarterback of the potent Argo Attack so far this season, as she is averaging nearly 40 Assists per Match. West Florida is putting up some great Attack Percentages from several players, as a result of the precision passing from Gonzalez. Kimberly Clark (Jr. / St. Petersburg, Fla., and a teammate of Gonzalez’ at Hillsborough Community College), Isabela Gualberto (Sr. / Belo Horizonte, Brazil), Luciana Rapach (Jr. / Porto Alegre, Brazil), and Chelsea Wilhoite (Fr. / Jacksonville, Fla.) are among the Conference leaders in Attack Percentage, thanks in part to the work of Madeline Gonzalez.Gonzalez had over 40 Assists twice on the trip to Alaska, and 39 Assists in the other contest. Her average of 13.78 per game was the best in the GSC for the week. Meanwhile, West Alabama Defensive Specialist Jacque Swan was the East Division Defensive Player of the week, leading the Tigers to an undefeated week with 77 digs over the weekend. West Alabama and West Florida are the two East Division teams that remain unbeaten.The Argos and Madeline Gonzalez, are at home this weekend, hosting the Regional Cross-Over Tournament. West Florida will have two matches against teams ranked in the top 10 of the Volleyball Coaches Poll. Second Ranked Tampa will tangle with the Argos at 7:00 pm Saturday, and Sixth Ranked Florida Southern will take on the Argos on Sunday at 1:30 pm. The action is in the UWF Fieldhouse Friday, Sept. 7th thru Sunday Sept. 9th. UWF also plays Emporia State, Friday night at 7:00 pm, and vs. Rollins College on Saturday at 3:00 pm. Follow the Argos on goargos.com with Live Stats. Print Friendly Version Madeline Gonzalez Named GSC Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week