Sinclair volleyball team has had a great season. This month of November freshman Meg Reineke was named NJCAA Division II Volleyball player of the week. Reineke, a graduate from Knoxville High School, played for four years of varsity as a starter for Knoxville High school. This year was Reineke’s first time here at Sinclair. The National Junior College Athletic Association also known as (NJCAA) announced Reinke, as NCJAA player of the week in women’s volleyball for week 11. Reineke, an outside hitter for the Tartans, opened the week with 29 kills and 30 digs in a win over Columbus State. Playing versus University of Cincinnati Clermont, Reineke has 20 kills, 16 digs and 2 blocks. Closing out the week with 11 kills and 13 dgs in sweep of Cuyahoga.
Reineke totaled 60 kills, 59 digs, 3 aces, 4 blocks (one solo) and one assist. Not only did Meg Reineke get honored for NJCAA Player of the week, but Reineke was also OCCAC Player of the week for the same week and was just selected first team All-American Conference.
I asked Reineke how it felt to be honored with NCJAA and also OCCAC Player of the week. Her response, “When I found out I was player of the week, I was really excited and it boosted my confidence for the upcoming games.”
Reineke will be returning for the Tartan next coming season. Sinclair finished the regular season 18-12 overall and 8-6 in the always tough OCCAC. The Tartans lost both Region XII District F tournament matches last week at Owens CC to complete the season.
Afi Ntonolo
Reporter