2025 ACAC Volleyball Awards
South Male Rookie of the Year | BENJAMIN FARLEY
Ambrose Men’s Volleyball player, Benjamin Farley, has been named to the ACAC South Rookie of the Year for the 2024-25 season!
The rookie tallied 20 service aces, 87 digs, 16 assists, 80 kills and eight blocks, demonstrating his versatility on the floor and dominance in any position he faces. He also led Ambrose in digs for the season.
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The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) is pleased to announce Benjamin Farley of the Ambrose Lions has been selected as the 2025 ACAC South Men’s Volleyball Rookie of the Year.
Benjamin Farley has been nothing short of impressive in his first year. He came to Ambrose University from Perth, Australia this season, surpassing 100 points in his first season despite playing seven games as a libero. He was able and willing to step up for his team, finishing the season as the only first-year Lions athlete to play all 69 sets with the team.
The rookie tallied 20 service aces, 87 digs, 16 assists, 80 kills and eight blocks, demonstrating his versatility on the floor and dominance in any position he faces. He also led Ambrose in digs for the season. Not only was he a leader in statistics, but he also consistently motivated his teammates to stay locked-in for every set. He was always seen working to swing momentum in the favour of the Lions and keeping his composure. He learned a lot and grew as a person and teammate over the past year at Ambrose, growing from a player focusing on personal successes to the success of the program.
“Ben’s impact on our team this season has been incredible. His adaptability, work ethic, and willingness to help the team, along with his ability to contribute as both a libero and an outside hitter, speak volumes about his skill and commitment,” said head coach, Jose Caceras. “I believe this season has also been a great learning experience for him. This recognition is well deserved, and I couldn’t be prouder of him.”
Farley reached his career high nine digs in a November 9 match up against the Rustlers and a career high 10 kills in the Lions three-set-sweep over Medicine Hat on January 18.
This prestigious award will be recognized at the 2025 ACAC Men’s Volleyball Championship hosted by Lakeland College from February 20-22.
The Player of the Year award is proudly sponsored by Vereburn Medical Supplies.
All-Conference Awards | ELISE WAGNER & BROOKLYN DEOL
The Ambrose University Women's Volleyball team was blessed with two all-conference selections during the Elite Promotional Marketing 2025 ACAC Women’s Volleyball Championship Banquet on February 19, 2025. Outside hitter Elise Wagner took home her second all-conference award while middle blocker, Brooklyn Deol, picked up her first of her career.
Wagner finished the regular season with 187 kills, 160 digs, 27 aces and 223 points! Deol had an excellent performance herself, finishing the regular season with 95 kills, 44 digs, 35 blocks, and a 320 attack average!
The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) is delighted to announce the student-athletes chosen by conference coaches for the 2024-2025 Women's Volleyball All-Conference Teams. Selections were made by ACAC Coaches through a ranking system, taking into account factors such as statistical performance, impact on team success, skill level, and consistency throughout the season.