Wisconsin Volleyball Conference - 2016 News Archives

2016 News Archive
A look back at the news stories from the 2015-2016 season.
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2016 NCVF All-Americans

04/15/16 - Congratulations to all of the Wisconsin Volleyball Conference players that were honored with All-American awards at the 2016 NCVF National Championships.
Men's Division I
Travis Hudson (UW-Oshkosh) - MVP
Allen Grunert (UW-Oshkosh) - 1st
Tyler Range (UW-Oshkosh) - 1st
Wesley Morioka (UW-Oshkosh) - HM
Dani Rivera (Marquette University) - HM

Men's Division II
Pierce Moriarty (UW-Eau Claire) - 2nd
Derek Lindquist (UW-Eau Claire) - 2nd
Beau Rath (UW-La Crosse) - 2nd
Adam Baltz (UW-La Crosse) - 2nd
Alex Jelacic (UW-Eau Claire) - HM
Alex Bartelme (UW-La Crosse) - HM
Jake Boehm (UW-La Crosse) - HM
Michael Storm (UW-Platteville) - HM
Dan Callaway (UW-Platteville) - HM

Men's Division III
Joe Kuchler (UW-Oshkosh III) - HM
Mike Skora (UW-Oshkosh III) - HM
Michael Starzec (UW-Oshkosh II) - HM
Tony Mack (UW-Oshkosh II) - HM

Men's Division IAAA
Kurt Riemer (UW-Parkside) - 1st
Michael Bergmann (UW-Parkside) - 1st
Kurt Larsen (UW-Parkside) - 2nd

Women's Division II
Bre Nedden (UW-La Crosse) - 1st
Katie McCarthy (UW-La Crosse) - 1st
Kelsey Obremski (UW-Green Bay) - HM
Bri Buth (UW-La Crosse) - HM
LeAnna Bender (UW-La Crosse) - HM

Women's Division IAA
Carley Siegel (Winona State) - 1st
Kaila Potting (Winona State) - 2nd
Heather Buerman (Winona State) - HM
Kena Hinker (Winona State) - HM
Rachel Duehn (Winona State) - HM

Women's Division IAAA
Macey Ironside (UW-Milwaukee) - HM

2016 NCVF National Championship Final Results

04/13/16 - UW-Oshkosh has won the NCVF Men's Division I National Championship for a third year in a row. Here is how all of the WVC teams fared in Louisville this year:

MEN
UW-Oshkosh won the Men's Division I National Championship.
Marquette University tied for 9th in Men's Division I.
UW-Whitewater tied for 25th in Men's Division IAA.
Carroll University tied for 27th in Men's Division IAAA.
UW-Eau Claire tied for 3rd in Men's Division II.
UW-La Crosse tied for 5th in Men's Division II.
UW-Platteville tied for 9th in Men's Division II.
Michigan Tech tied for 25th in Men's Division II.
Winona State tied for 25th in Men's Division II.
UW-Stout tied for 43rd in Men's Division II.
UW-Oshkosh II tied for 5th in Men's Division III.
UW-Oshkosh III tied for 5th in Men's Division III.
Marquette University II tied for 21st in Men's Division III.

WOMEN
UW-La Crosse was the National Runner-up in Women's Division II.
UW-Whitewater finished 41st in Women's Division I.
Winona State University tied for 5th in Women's Division IAA.
UW-Stevens Point tied for 9th in Women's Division IAA.
UW-Oshkosh tied for 25th in Women's Division IAA.
UW-Eau Claire tied for 37th in Women's Division IAA.
UW-Milwaukee tied for 5th in Women's Division IAAA.
UW-River Falls finished 26th in Women's Division IAAA.
UW-Green Bay tied for 5th in Women's Division II.
UW-Stout tied for 11th in Women's Division II.
UW-Stevens Point II tied for 43rd in Women's Division III.

2016 NCVF National Championships Start Thursday

04/06/16 - The NCVF National Championships are being held this week in Louisville, KY from Thursday Apr 7th to Saturday Apr 9th. This year 24 WVC squads will be competing.

You will be able to view score updates and results via the WVC Facebook Page and WVC on Twitter.

Men's Teams - Carroll University, Marquette University, Marquette University II, Michigan Tech University, UW-Eau Claire, UW-LaCrosse, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Oshkosh II, UW-Oshkosh III, UW-Platteville, UW-Stout, UW-Whitewater and Winona State University.

Women's Teams - UW-Eau Claire, UW-Green Bay, UW-LaCrosse, UW-Milwaukee, UW-Oshkosh, UW-River Falls, UW-Stout, UW-Stevens Point, UW-Stevens Point II, UW-Whitewater and Winona State University.

2016 WVC Championship Match Results

04/03/16 - Here are your winners of the 25th annual Wisconsin Volleyball Conference State Championships held at Marquette University on Aril 1-2, 2016.

Men's Division I (Varisty): UW-Oshkosh defeated Marquette University 17-25, 25-14, 15-7
Women's Division I (Varisty): UW-Whitewater defeated Winona State University 25-13, 18-25, 15-8
Men's Division II (JV): UW-Oshkosh 2 defeated UW-Oshkosh 3 25-20, 25-18
Women's Division II (JV): UW-La Crosse 2 defeated UW-Stout 2 25-15, 25-9

Complete tournament results: 2016 WVC State Championships Results

2016 WVC Championship All-Tournament Teams

04/03/16 - The following players received all-tournament honors at the 25th annual Wisconsin Volleyball Conference State Championships held at Marquette University on Aril 1-2, 2016.

Men's Division I (Varisty): Alex Bartelme (La Crosse), Dani Rivera (Marquette), Chandler North (Marquette), Eaven Mason (Oshkosh), Travis Hudson (Oshkosh), Allen Grunert, MVP (Oshkosh)

Women's Division I (Varisty): Taylor Dorsey (Stevens Point), Carley Siegel (Winona State University), Rachel Duehn (Winona State University), Lauren Wendland (Whitewater), Hayley Bruss (Whitewater), Brianna Neumeyer, MVP (Whitewater)

Men's Division II (JV): Sam Ostling (Marquette 2), Mike Skora (Oshkosh 3), Joe Kuchler (Oshkosh 3), Alex Harty (Oshkosh 2), Braeden Melton (Oshkosh 2), Adam Landgraf, MVP (Oshkosh 2)

Women's Division II (JV): Nicole Preder (Stout), Amber Herrick (Stout), Cassie Meyers (La Crosse), Brianna Buth (La Crosse), Dayna Dolls, MVP (La Crosse)

2016 WVC Championship Schedule and Information

03/28/16 - The 25th annual Wisconsin Volleyball Conference State Championships will be held on Friday and Saturday, April 1-2 at Marquette University. Visit the WVC Championships page for all of the details.
Download tournament schedule
Download 25th Anniversary Weekend and Banquet Information

2016 WVC Championship Schedule and Information

2016 WVC Women's Playdate #4

03/22/16 - The schedules are now available for the fourth women's playdate at UW-Stout on Saturday March 26.
2016 Women's Varsity/JV Playdate #4

2016 WVC Women's Playdate #3

03/09/16 - The schedules are now available for the third women's playdate at UW-River Falls on Saturday March 12.
2016 Women's Varsity/JV Playdate #3

WVC 25th Anniversary and Hall of Fame Banquet Update

03/02/16 - We are less than a month away from the big event! If you haven't registered for the banquet yet, please do so soon. We have included a list of registered guest on the WVC 25th Anniversary and Hall of Fame Banquet page so everyone can see who is coming and so you can hound your teammates for us. Banquet Registration

2016 Men's JV Playdate #3

03/02/16 - The schedule is now available for the third men's jv playdate at UW-Oshkosh on March 5.
2016 JV Playdate #3 Schedule

WVC State Championship Shirt & Anniversary Gear

02/29/16 - Pre-order your State Championship shirt so you don't miss out! Last year we completely sold out on site. Shirts are $8 for pre-order and will be more expensive on site. There is also all sorts of 25th Anniversary gear to choose from. The store closes March 8th at 11:59pm.
WVC State Championship Shirt & Anniversary Gear

WVC Vibe Newsletter - February 2016

02/26/16 - This month's newsletter contains: a midseason update for both the men's and women's divisions, Silver Anniversary Team and details on the 25th Anniversary banquet.
WVC Vibe Newsletter - February 2016

Wisconsin Volleyball Conference "Silver Anniversary" Team

02/23/16 - The Wisconsin Volleyball Conference is celebrating 25 years of "promoting quality and competitive men's and women's volleyball in Wisconsin" during the 2016 State Championships Tournament on Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2 at Marquette University. As part of this celebration the following individuals have been selected by their peers as members of the "Silver Anniversary" Team which recognizes the finest players during the first 25 years of the WVC. These individuals will be recognized during the 25th Anniversary and Hall of Fame Banquet on Friday, April 1st at 7:00 pm at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center. More Information

Silver Anniversary Team:
Tyler Boddy - OH/OP - UW-Oshkosh 2008-12
Dave Boos - S - UW-Oshkosh 1994-98
Jim Boos - S/OH/MB - UW-Waukesha & UW-Oshkosh 1993-98
Rob Eifler - OH - Marquette University 1997-00
Paul Hammen - MB - UW-Oshkosh 1994-98
Hugh Hernesman - OH - UW-Whitewater 1990-94, 97
Jeff Hink - OH - UW-Whitewater 1998-02
Travis Hudson - S - UW-Oshkosh 2013-Present
Johnny Jablonowski - OH - UW-La Crosse 2011-15
Joe Julkowski - OH - Lakeland 2006-10
Rocky Koenig - L - Lakeland 2003-05
Tom Liszka - OH - Marquette 2003-05
Matt Martin - OH - Lakeland 2004-08
Bill Meidenbauer - OH - UW-Oshkosh 2009-13
Mike Radtke - OH/OP UW-Platteville & UW-Oshkosh 1993-99
Dan Ruys - MB - UW-Oshkosh 2008-13
Andrew Sederberg - S - UW-Oshkosh 2002-07
Nate Sederberg - OH - UW-Oshkosh 2005-10
Mike Semrad - MB - UW-Oshkosh 2003-07
Brian Sharkey - S - Marquette University 1998-02
Jason Smith - S/OH - UW-Stevens Point 1989-93
Karen Sueppel - OH - UW-Eau Claire 2012-14
Ryan Theis - S - UW-Milwaukee 1997-00
Jeff "JT" Thomas - OH - UW-Oshkosh 2001-06
Josh Wagner - MB - UW-Oshkosh 1997-00
Chuck Warner - OP - Marquette University 2002-05
Aaron Wayne - L - UW-Oshkosh 2005-10

2016 Men's JV Playdate #2

02/18/16 - The schedule is now available for the second men's jv playdate at UW-Oshkosh on February 21.
2016 JV Playdate #2 Schedule

WVC "Silver Anniversary Team" Voting

02/14/16 - Voting is now open for the WVC "Silver Anniversary Team". The top 25 vote getters will be honored at the WVC 25th Anniversary and Hall of Fame Banquet on Friday, April 1 in Milwaukee.
Vote Now

And don't forget to register for the WVC 25th Anniversary and Hall of Fame Banquet on Friday, April 1 where the "Silver Anniversary Team" and "Starting Lineup" will be announced! Banquet and Hotel information can be found at www.wvcweb.org/wvc_championships.html.

2016 WVC Women's Playdate #2

02/10/16 - The schedules are now available for the second women's playdate at UW-Whitewater on Saturday February 13.
2016 Women's Varsity Playdate #2 | 2016 Women's JV Playdate #2

2016 Men's Varsity Playdate

02/08/16 - The schedule is now available for the men's varsity playdate at UW-La Crosse on Saturday and Sunday February 13-14.
2016 Men's Playdate Schedule & Info

2016 Men's JV Playdate #1

02/03/16 - The schedule is now available for the first men's jv playdate at UW-Oshkosh on February 6.
2016 JV Playdate #1 Schedule

2016 WVC Women's Playdate #1 (East & West)

02/03/16 - The schedules are now available for the first women's playdates at UW-La Crosse (West) and UW-Green Bay (East) on Saturday February 6.
2016 Women's Playdate #1 Schedule (Green Bay) | 2016 Women's Playdate #1 Schedule (La Crosse)

2016 Season Kicks Off Today

01/27/16 - The 2016 Wisconsin Volleyball Conference officially kicks off today when UW-Stout travels to UW-Eau Claire for a 7:15 pm match. The full schedule conference schedule will be posted here once it is completed.

WVC "Silver Anniversary Team" Nominations

01/24/16 - Call for Nominations! Now is the time to nominate individuals for inclusion on the "WVC Silver Anniversary Team". Please complete the WVC Silver Anniversary Team form by Monday, Feb 3 for any and all individuals worthy of this prestigious honor. You may nominate as many individuals you feel are worthy of consideration and voting will begin on Friday, Feb 8.

And don't forget to register for the WVC 25th Anniversary and Hall of Fame Banquet on Friday, April 1 where the "Silver Anniversary Team" and "Starting Lineup" will be announced! Banquet and Hotel information can be found at www.wvcweb.org/wvc_championships.html.

WVC Vibe Newsletter - December 2015

12/16/15 - This month's newsletter contains: a preseason summary of both the men's and women's divisions, 2016 Hall of Fame Inductees, 25th Anniversary
WVC Vibe Newsletter - December 2015

WVC Hall of Fame Banquet Registration

11/22/15 - Join us in celebrating the first 25 years of the WVC at the 25th Anniversary and Hall of Fame Banquet! This tremendous event will allow us to recognize important individuals and their contributions to the WVC, and to celebrate countless memories and milestones along the way. We will honor the current Hall of Fame members and announce the individuals voted to the "25th Anniversary All-WVC Team". The main event will feature the induction of the "Class of 2016" - nine incredible individuals and two national championship teams - into the WVC Hall of Fame.

Registration for the Hall of Fame Banquet can be found here: WVC 25th Anniversary and Hall of Fame Banquet. The banquet will be held at the Hilton City Center in Downtown Milwaukee in conjunction with the 2016 State Championships Tournament.

Hall of Fame "Class of 2016"

11/21/15 - The Wisconsin Volleyball Conference is celebrating 25 years of "promoting quality and competitive men's and women's volleyball in Wisconsin" during the State Championships Tournament on Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Marquette University. As part of this celebration, the following individuals and teams will be inducted into the Wisconsin Volleyball Conference Hall of Fame as members of the "Class of 2016":

Contemporary Inductees
Matt Zwolski - Marquette University 2003-2007
Nate Sederberg - UW-Oshkosh 2005-2010
Aaron Wayne - UW-Oshkosh 2005-2010

Legacy Inductees
Nicole Zimmerman - UW-La Crosse 2008-2009
Scott Towne - UW-Stevens Point 1989-1992
Bruce Meredith - UW-Stevens Point 1989-1993
Gary Tome - UW-La Crosse 1990-1992
Pete Foerster - UW-Milwaukee 1997-2000
Jeff Krase - UW-Oshkosh 1998-2000

National Championship Teams
Marquette University 2005 National Champions
Carthage College 2004 National Champions

These individuals will be inducted on Friday, April 1 during the WVC 25th Anniversary and Hall of Fame Banquet to be held at the Hilton City Center in Downtown Milwaukee in conjunction with the 2016 State Championships Tournament. Within walking distance from the Marquette campus, this venue will provide an outstanding opportunity for our Hall of Fame inductees to connect with this year's State Championship tournament and celebrate with our current players and teams. In addition, the "25th Anniversary WVC Team" will be announced at the banquet, which will include the top twenty-five players from the first 25 years of the WVC.

2016 Eligibility Form

11/16/15 - The 2016 WVC Eligibility Form is now available for download. All players and coaches/captains must fill out the information requested and sign it. By signing, student athletes allow the school registrar to release the number of credits they are taking to the advisory board of the Wisconsin Volleyball Conference. Players must meet all eligibility requirements established by the WVC and the NCVF to be eligible for the 2016 WVC season. The deadline for the completed form is January 15, 2016.