KOKOMO, Ind. — Five members of the Indiana University Kokomo women's volleyball team have earned All-River States Conference honors for the 2026 season, highlighted by junior Mya Grigsby being named both RSC Player of the Year and Attacker of the Year, as announced by the conference office Thursday afternoon.

Grigsby led the way as a First Team All-RSC selection, joining seniors Cali Cummings and Mia Niekamp on the conference's top team. Senior libero Avery Littrell and junior Trishell Johnson rounded out the Cougars' honorees with Second Team recognition. Cummings was also named IU Kokomo's representative on the RSC Champions of Character Team.

IU Kokomo's five selections were the fourth-most in the 10-team conference, while its three First Team honorees tied Rio Grande for the second-most in the league. All-Conference teams and individual awards were determined by a vote of the conference's head coaches.

Grigsby added two of the conference's most prestigious individual honors to her already impressive collegiate resume, becoming a two-time RSC Player of the Year after first earning the award in 2024, when she was also named RSC Freshman of the Year. The Greenfield, Indiana native has put together another outstanding campaign, leading the conference with 473 kills and 4.59 kills per set while ranking sixth nationally in both categories. She is also one of just three players in the NAIA with more than 400 kills and a hitting percentage above .275.

The junior outside hitter has continued to rewrite the IU Kokomo record books throughout the season, surpassing 1,000 career kills and 1,000 career digs while setting a new program single-match record with 34 kills against IU Columbus on October 3. A two-time NAIA National Attacker of the Week this season, Grigsby has established herself as one of the nation's premier offensive threats.

Cummings earned First Team All-RSC recognition following another productive season as a key contributor to the Cougars' success. The senior middle blocker has totaled 216 kills and 80 blocks this fall, providing a consistent presence at the net on both sides of the ball. In addition to her All-Conference selection, Cummings was named IU Kokomo's representative on the RSC Champions of Character Team, recognizing her commitment to the NAIA's five core values of integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship and servant leadership.

Niekamp joined Grigsby and Cummings on the First Team after delivering a strong senior campaign for the Cougars. The outside hitter has recorded 299 kills and 40 blocks this season, establishing herself as a reliable offensive option throughout the year. Niekamp also reached a significant career milestone during the Cougars' RSC Tournament Quarterfinal victory over Midway on Tuesday, surpassing 1,000 career kills.

Johnson rounded out IU Kokomo's All-Conference selections with Second Team recognition following a productive sophomore campaign. The middle blocker leads the Cougars with 105 blocks while also contributing 134 kills, establishing herself as a key presence at the net. Her ability to contribute on both sides of the ball has played an important role in IU Kokomo's success throughout the season.

Littrell earned Second Team All-RSC recognition after anchoring the Cougars' defensive efforts throughout the season. The senior libero leads IU Kokomo with 476 digs while also contributing 98 assists, providing stability in the back row and helping facilitate the Cougars' offensive attack. Her consistent defensive production has been instrumental in IU Kokomo's success this fall.

The nationally ranked Cougars enter the final weekend of the River States Conference Tournament as the No. 2 seed after advancing past Midway in straight sets during Tuesday's quarterfinal round. IU Kokomo will face third-seeded Rio Grande in Friday's semifinal at 4:00 PM in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, with the winner advancing to Saturday's championship match at 5:00 PM.

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