KENOSHA, Wis. — Parkside volleyball senior libero Natalie Harris has been named the GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week for the second consecutive week following her standout performance at the Hampton Inn Invitational.
Harris anchored the Rangers' defense throughout the weekend, recording 64 digs across 11 sets while averaging 5.82 digs per set. She also posted a .983 reception percentage, committing just one reception error on 60 attempts. Harris added seven assists and one service ace while helping Parkside earn three victories during the tournament.
Harris has continued her dominant defensive play throughout the 2026 season, leading the GLIAC with 168 digs and ranking eighth nationally in NCAA Division II. Her 5.79 digs per set also lead the conference and rank seventh in the nation. Harris has added five service aces and 20 assists on the season, continuing to serve as a key defensive anchor for the Rangers.
The honor marks the eighth GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week honor of Harris' career and her second consecutive weekly honor. Harris has also earned GLIAC Defensive Player of the Year honors in both 2024 and 2025.
The Rangers return to action on Friday, September 11, traveling to Big Rapids, Michigan, to take on No. 5 Ferris State at 5:00 p.m. CT.
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