Four UW-Eau Claire Volleyball Players Earn All-WIAC Honors

Four University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire volleyball players have been named to the 2026 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) All-Conference Team, the conference office announced on Thursday, November 12.

The recognition comes as the Blugolds, currently holding a 17-9 record, prepare for high-stakes postseason play. According to University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, the team is set to host a WIAC Tournament semifinal game against UW-Stevens Point at the Sonnentag on Thursday, November 12, with the first serve scheduled for 7 p.m.

Senior pin Mya Cinnamo and sophomore right side Rachel Johnson both earned All-WIAC First Team honors. Cinnamo has been a consistent force for the Blugolds, ranking second in the WIAC in kills per set with 3.68. She has recorded 361 kills this season, playing in every match except for one regular-season set.

Johnson, making her first All-WIAC selection, ranks fourth in the conference for kills per set. She has tallied 323 kills across 99 sets this season. Both Cinnamo and Johnson have surpassed 380 total points and contributed more than 35 blocks each during the campaign.

The accolades extend across several specialized roles on the roster:

Player	Award/Recognition	Key Statistic
Mya Cinnamo	All-WIAC First Team	3.68 kills per set
Rachel Johnson	All-WIAC First Team	323 kills
Alex Kibel	All-WIAC Honorable Mention	49 service aces
Kaitlyn Erickson	WIAC All-Defensive Team	404 digs
Izzy Grace	WIAC All-Sportsmanship Team	43 points

Sophomore setter Alex Kibel earned her second All-WIAC honor following her 2025 Newcomer of the Year title. Kibel currently ranks third in the WIAC in assists per set, having recorded 716 assists in 99 frames. She also leads the conference in service aces with 49 through 26 games played.

Junior defensive specialist Kaitlyn Erickson was named to the WIAC All-Defensive team. Erickson has compiled 404 digs in 99 sets, placing her fourth in the WIAC for digs per set. Her defensive contributions are supplemented by 21 aces and 111 assists.

Erickson’s presence in the conference has been a multi-year trend. She previously won Newcomer of the Year in 2024 and was named Defensive Player of the Year and an All-Defensive team member in 2025.

The inclusion of Izzy Grace on the All-Sportsmanship team highlights the team’s culture alongside its statistical output. Grace appeared in 21 matches and 43 sets, contributing 31 kills, 41 digs, and 43 points during the regular season.

The Blugolds’ ability to secure multiple honors across offensive, defensive, and service categories suggests a balanced roster. This depth becomes critical as the team enters the WIAC Tournament semifinals. The matchup against UW-Stevens Point at the Sonnentag is a difficult game for the 17-9 squad seeking to advance further in the conference standings.

Fans can follow the Blugolds throughout the remainder of the season via University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire or through the Blugold Sports app.