NAPERVILLE, Ill. – North Park Women's Volleyball saw one player named to the 2026 College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) all-conference team. Senior middle blocker Meg Rothermel secured the third All-CCIW nod of her career, landing on the second team.

Rothermel's start to the 2026 season was hampered due to a wrist injury, but she returned to form during conference play without missing a beat. The 2023 Newcomer of the Year from Cary, Illinois was fourth in conference play with a .346 hitting percentage, adding a league ninth-best 63 kills.

Rothermel totaled 76 points in conference action, adding 19 blocks while averaging 0.73 blocks per set. She had double-digit kill totals in three different conference matches and never hit below. 200 against CCIW competition, hitting .400+ in three different conference matches.

This is the third all-conference honor of Rothermel's collegiate career, enjoying first-team and Newcomer of the Year honors in 2023 and second-team honors in 2025.

Additionally, junior defensive specialist Grace Rapacz was selected as North Park's representative for the CCIW's RESPECT Award.

About the RESPECT Award

At the conclusion of every sports season, each varsity program will recognize one student-athlete as their RESPECT Award honoree. RESPECT Award recipients have distinguished themselves as an integral member of the team, their institution and community by upholding the values of Responsibility, Enthusiasm, Service, Pride, Excellence, Collaboration and Trust. The RESPECT Award recognizes the intangible traits a student-athlete possesses that exemplify great character and encourages inclusiveness and a positive culture.