A sophomore setter from Pickens, South Carolina, Gillespie averaged 10.2 assists and 4.0 digs per set in a perfect 3-0 week for East division-leading Francis Marion. Gillespie picked up a double-double in two of the three matches with her week beginning with her finishing with 43 assists and a career-best 24 digs in the Patriots’ huge five-set rivalry win over UNC Pembroke on Wednesday, Oct. 13. In Francis Marion’s sweep of Southern Wesleyan, Gillespie had 35 assists and 14 digs. Gillespie also dished out 35 assists and had six digs in Francis Marion’s road sweep of North Greenville on Oct. 16. In total on the week, Gillespie closed out her efforts with 113 assists, 44 digs, five blocks, three kills and two service aces.
This is Conference Carolinas
Please visit
ConferenceCarolinas.com to learn more about Conference Carolinas.
Twitter: @ConfCarolinas
Instagram: @ConfCarolinas
Facebook: Facebook.com/ConferenceCarolinas
#LeadingTheWay
#BodyMindSoul
Fall 2021 Conference Carolinas Women’s Volleyball Weekly Awards
Week 1 (Sept. 6, 2021)
Player of the Week: Brianna Warren, UNC Pembroke
Specialist of the Week: Kaylee Gillespie, Francis Marion
Week 2 (Sept. 13, 2021)
Player of the Week: Anixa Rosa-Martinez, Chowan
Specialist of the Week: Katie Pressley, UNC Pembroke
Week 3 (Sept. 20, 2021)
Player of the Week: Brianna Warren, UNC Pembroke
Specialist of the Week: Katie Pressley, UNC Pembroke
Week 4 (Sept. 27, 2021)
Player of the Week: Julie Ward, King
Specialist of the Week: Carlee Allbaugh, Lees-McRae
Week 5 (Oct. 4, 2021)
Player of the Week: Shannon Skryd, UNC Pembroke
Specialist of the Week: Gabrielle McGlamery, Emmanuel
Week 6 (Oct. 11, 2021)
Player of the Week: Aleksandra Hamuda, Emmanuel
Specialist of the Week: Gabrielle McGlamery, Emmanuel
Week 7 (Oct. 18, 2021)
Player of the Week: Meredith Hollinger, Erskine
Specialist of the Week: Kaylee Gillespie, Francis Marion