Larson Named USAVB Female Player of the Year

[Mavric]

Outside hitter Jordan Larson (Hooper, Neb.) played a key role in the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team producing a 41-6 overall record in 2015 with four tournament titles and a bronze a bronze medal.

For her contributions, Larson has been selected as the 2015 USA Volleyball Female Indoor Player of the Year. Setter Molly Kreklow (Delano, Minn.) was tabbed as the 2015 USA Volleyball Female Indoor Most Improved Player of the Year.

“First of all, what an incredible honor,” Larson said. “I feel so blessed to not only play on this team, but to play alongside some incredibly talented and giving group of women. Secondly, I couldn't have done it without them. They push me to be the best I can every day.”

Larson started 20 matches for Team USA in 2015 and compiled a 2.48 scoring average per set. She held a .285 hitting efficiency (144 kills, 41 errors, 362 attacks) with a 39.8 kill percent. However, Larson’s overall game produced averages of 0.32 aces, 0.24 blocks and 1.49 digs per set while holding a 57 percent positive reception mark on 317 chances.

“One of the things we pride ourselves most on is how we handle adversity, and Jordan personified that for USA in 2015,” U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Karch Kiraly said. “She worked through some challenges early in the season, then responded ferociously. As the season wore on, she probably did more to make the team and her teammates better than she’s ever done before - which is even more impressive considering how long and how hard she’s been working for USA.”

 

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