Craig Starzynski Named Coach of the Year. Aurora Davis Named Player of the Year.

SUNY Erie Community College volleyball coach Craig Starzynski has been named the Region III Division III Coach of the Year.  The longest tenured coach in program history, Starzynski has been with the Kats since 2006. During his tenure the Kats have consistently been near the top of the regional standings.  He was also Coach of the Year in 2011.  

Freshman Aurora Davis was named the 2021 Region III Division III Player of the Year.  Davis, Tabitha Allen and Jiana Kresconko were named to the 1st Team All-Region.

During the covid shortened season, Davis started all matches for the team and amassed 29 kills, 23 digs and 17 blocks.

The awards were announced on Thursday after the Kats completed the season sweep of Niagara County Community College. Erie won the final match 25-9, 25-17 and 15-14. 

Erie will compete in the East District Tournament and face the Region 19 winner on April 2nd.