NAPERVILLE, Ill. - Four student-athletes on the Carthage women's volleyball team have been recognized in the 2026 College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Women's Volleyball Postseason Awards, the conference announced Tuesday. The Firebirds tallied two First Team All-CCIW recognitions, along with one Second Team nod and a RESPECT Award recipient.

KRISTINA MANOJLOVIC | OUTSIDE HITTER | FIRST TEAM ALL-CCIW

Kristina Manojlovic earned her fourth All-CCIW recognition and third First Team award following a dominant 2026 regular season. Manojlovic led the CCIW this season with 444 kills, averaging a conference high 4.04 kills per set over 110 sets played. The senior finished tied for third in the CCIW with 46 service aces and ranked fifth in service aces per set (0.42). Manojlovic also led the conference in points with 521.5 (4.74 points per set).

HAILEY WIERZGAC | MIDDLE BLOCKER | FIRST TEAM ALL-CCIW

Hailey Wierzgac earned her first First Team All-CCIW recognition for the 2026 season. The sophomore ranked second in the CCIW in total blocks with 109 and in blocks per set with 1.00. Wierzgac also ranked ninth in the conference with a hitting percentage of .279. 

AVA DETTWILER | SETTER/RIGHT SIDE | SECOND TEAM ALL-CCIW

Ava Dettwiler earned her second career recognition on the Second Team All-CCIW list. The junior ranked second in the CCIW with five triple doubles on the season. Dettwiler also finished third in total assists (723) and fourth in assists per set (6.57).

AVA MCTEAGUE | LIBERO | RESPECT AWARD

Ava McTeague was the program's recipient of the CCIW RESPECT Award for the 2026 season. At the conclusion of every sport's season, each varsity program will recognize one student-athlete as their RESPECT Award honoree. RESPECT Award recipients have distinguished themselves as an integral member of the team, their institution, and community by upholding the values of Responsibility, Enthusiasm, Service, Pride, Excellence, Collaboration, and Trust. The RESPECT Award recognizes the intangible traits a student-athlete possesses that exemplify great character and encourage inclusiveness and a positive culture.



The Firebirds will open tournament play in the first round of the 2026 CCIW Women's Volleyball Tournament tonight as the fifth-seeded Carthage squad faces off against the fourth-seeded Millikin Big Blue. The game will be played at the Griswold Center in Decatur, Ill. Action begins at 7 p.m. and will be streamed live on the CCIW Network. For more information, visit athletics.carthage.edu.