A native of Goode, Virginia, Blankenship averaged 3.69 kills, 2.77 digs and one service ace per set in leading the Tornado to a 3-0 week in league play. The junior outside hitter/right side began the week with 13 kills, 18 digs, three aces, two blocks and two assists in a 3-1 win over Erskine on Wednesday, Sept. 14. On Friday, she posted 17 kills, six digs, six aces, three blocks and two assists in a five-set win over Lees-McRae. She wrapped up the week with 18 kills, 12 digs and four service aces in Saturday’s four-set victory over Southern Wesleyan.
2022 Conference Carolinas Women’s Volleyball Weekly Awards
Week 1 (Aug. 29, 2022)
Player of the Week: Amara Eziakonwa, Mount Olive
Specialist of the Week: Kaylee Gillespie, Francis Marion
Week 2 (Sept. 5, 2022)
Player of the Week: Vanja Przulj, UNC Pembroke
Specialist of the Week: Katie Pressley, UNC Pembroke
Week 3 (Sept. 12, 2022)
Player of the Week: Jasmine Finkley, Converse
Specialist of the Week: Katie Harless, King
Week 4 (Sept. 19, 2022)
Player of the Week: Hailee Blankenship, King
Specialist of the Week: Katie Harless, King