Athlete of the Week
Kayla Malec, Richmond-Burton, sr., MB
Malec tallied 18 kills in two Kishwaukee River Conference wins for the Rockets last week. She led R-B with nine kills in a 25-17, 25-18 win against Woodstock and added nine more kills in a 25-20, 19-25, 25-12 win over Woodstock North.
On Saturday, Malec had 31 kills and 11 solo blocks in five matches for the Rockets, who went 4-1 at the Hampshire Invitational. R-B lost to South Elgin, 25-16, 25-14, in the championship and was runner-up.
The Rockets (12-9) are 4-3 in the KRC and trail Marengo by one match for third place.
