SANTA ANA, Calif. - After one of the best seasons in program history, the Santa Ana Women's Volleyball team saw four players land on All-Orange Empire Conference teams.
Sophomore Matilde Teixeira was named to the first team after a huge year for the Dons. The sophomore outside hitter finished with a conference high 67 service aces and the second most kills in the OEC at 375. In the process, the standout from Portugal also broke the school record in both categories.
Ines Lopes joined her on the first team as the fellow sophomore collected 322 (3rd ranked in OEC) digs, taking over the third place spot in dig leaders in program history. She also added 34 service aces (3rd ranked in OEC) at the libero position.
Sophomore Kaiden Raif made her second appearance on the All-OEC Second team after a breakout season. The setter from Burns, Oregon led the OEC and broke the school record in assists with 786 while adding 173 digs, 30 service aces and 22 total blocks.
Outside hitter Alison Caswell earned her spot on the second team with consistent performances all season. Caswell finished with 235 kills on the year, good for second most on the team, and contributed with 133 digs, 42 service aces and 20 total blocks in her sophomore season.
Women's Volleyball All-Orange Empire Conference honors. ���� Congrats ladies!
— SAC Dons (@SACDons) November 29, 2022
1️⃣st Team
Matilde Teixeira
Ines Lopes
2️⃣nd Team
Alison Caswell
Kaiden Raif#SACDons pic.twitter.com/0ABJx8ASwz
