Nipissing Lakers volleyball athlete has been named the OUA womens east division rookie of the year.

Stephanie Armstrong finished 8th in assists at 7.81 and 453 assists overall.

She was also named to the east division all rookie team as was lakers teammate Shayla Kessler.

Fellow Lakers Tracy Hammerton and Erika Lapierre were named to the east division 2nd team all stars.

Meantime, some of the men’s team members are receiving some recognition.

Steven Wood was named to the east division all star first team, Jack Peckham and Warren Taylor made the 2nd squad and Randy Beauchamp was named to the rookie team.