VGCC Volleyball Players recognized for honors

Two Vance-Granville Community College women’s volleyball players were formally presented with their regional honors during halftime of a VGCC men’s basketball game on Dec. 2 at Aycock Recreation Center in Henderson.

Kara Reese of Henderson was named to the All-Region Second Team by coaches in National Junior College Athletic Association Region X. Jesse Edwards of Henderson received an Honorable Mention for the All-Region team. Reese is a student in the VGCC Radiography program . Edwards is a College Transfer student with plans to apply to the Associate Degree Nursing program, and is also a Nurse Aide I student.

Reese, who was also selected to the All-Region First Team as a freshman, has completed her VGCC playing career, with two years under her belt. Edwards was a freshman this year and plans to continue playing in 2016.

Above:  From left, VGCC volleyball players Caitlyn Robins of Creedmoor, Rachel Thomas of Louisburg, Morgan Carter of Norlina, Kara Reese of Henderson, Jesse Edwards of Henderson and Avery Allen of Henderson gather on the Aycock Recreation Center court at halftime of the VGCC men’s basketball game on Dec. 2, as they celebrate the awards received by Reese and Edwards.  (VGCC photo)