LA VERNE, CA - The University of La Verne women's volleyball program continues to shine on the national stage, earning three selections to the 2025 AVCA Division III Region 10 Team, highlighted by senior outside hitter Mya Ray, who was named Region 10 Player of the Year and All-Region First Team.

Joining her on the All-Region First Team are junior middle blocker Zacky Coaston and junior outside hitter Lauren Gott, giving La Verne one of the strongest regional award showings in Division III.

All-Region Selections

Mya Ray - Senior, Outside Hitter
Region 10 Player of the Year • All-Region First Team
Ray adds yet another accolade to a decorated career, earning her second Region Player of the Year honor after a dominant senior season.

2025 Season & Career Highlights:

• 2x AVCA Division III National Player of the Week
• 2024 AVCA Region X Player of the Year
• 2024 AVCA All-American First Team
• 2023 AVCA All-American First Team
• 2022 AVCA All-American Honorable Mention
• 2022 AVCA Region X Freshman of the Year
• 3x AVCA All-Region First Team (2022, 2023, 2024)
• 1858 Total Career Kills; 465 Kills in 2025 Season
• One of the nation's most explosive pin hitters, continuing to elevate the Leopards as a perennial national contender

Ray's consistent production, leadership, and game-changing presence at the net have anchored La Verne's rise in the national rankings throughout her four-year career

Zacky Coaston - Junior, Middle Blocker
All-Region First Team
Coaston secures her first All-Region First Team nod after a dominant junior campaign, establishing herself as one of the premier middle blockers in the West Region.

2025 Season & Career Highlights:

• 2024 AVCA Region 10 Honorable Mention
• 396 Total Career Blocks; 130 in 2025 Season
• Among the SCIAC leaders in blocks per set and total blocks
• A dominant net protector who elevates La Verne's defensive presence and transition offense

Her year-to-year growth has made her one of the most feared middles in the conference and a core part of La Verne's front-row identity.

Lauren Gott - Junior, Outside Hitter
All-Region First Team
Gott earns her second career First Team honor after another high-impact season on the left side, showcasing efficiency, consistency, and all-around ability.

2025 Season & Career Highlights:

• 2024 AVCA Region X First Team
• 2023 AVCA Region X Honorable Mention
• 888 Total Career Kills; 264 Kills on the 2025 Season
• Key six-rotation contributor with scoring, passing, and serve-receive stability
• Continues to be one of La Verne's most reliable offensive options in big-match moments

Gott's versatility and steady play have been essential in the Leopards' balanced offensive structure.

About the AVCA All-Region Awards & What's Next

The AVCA All-Region honors recognize the top performers across each Division III region, selected for their on-court impact, statistical excellence, and contributions to their team's success. Earning three First Team selections-including the Region 10 Player of the Year-cements La Verne as one of the premier programs in the nation and underscores the depth, talent, and development within the Leopards' roster.

With regional honors in hand, the Leopards now turn their focus to the 2025 NCAA Division III Regional Tournament in Baltimore, where play begins tomorrow. La Verne opens competition on Thursday at 11 a.m. (PST)/2 p.m. (EST) against Penn State-Behrend, looking to carry their momentum into postseason play as one of the most decorated and competitive teams in the national bracket.