By Sam Parsons

The Little Hawkeye Conference announced its All-Conference volleyball teams for the 2024 season last week. 3 members of the Oskaloosa Indians were honored for their contributions on the hardwood.

Senior outside hitter Gracie DeRonde was named 2nd team all-conference to headline the Indians’ honorees. After battling knee injuries in her previous two seasons, DeRonde led the Indians in several statistical categories as a senior, including kills (273), kill efficiency (.195), and digs (260).

Senior middle Hannah Nelson was one of two Indians to be honorable mentions. Nelson tallied 98 kills for the Indians and was 2nd on the team with 36 blocks.

Sophomore outside hitter Cylee Smith was the other Indian to receive an honorable mention; Smith was 2nd on the team in kills with 185 while also being 2nd in kill efficiency (.120). Smith also led the Indians in ace serves this season with 39.

Oskaloosa finished the 2024 season with a 13-20 record after playing a tough schedule in a loaded conference.