West Bend, Wi – West Bend West High School is proud to announce that the West Bend West varsity volleyball team has been recognized with the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-Academic Team Award – and they’re in excellent company.
Record-Breaking Academic Excellence Nationwide
This year marked a milestone in volleyball academic achievement, with 1,432 collegiate and high school teams across the country earning the AVCA Team Academic Award – the highest number ever recorded. To qualify, teams must maintain a collective GPA of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale throughout the entire academic year.
Our SpartansSet the Bar High
The West Bend West volleyball team didn’t just meet the minimum requirements – they exceeded them with a collective 3.51 GPA during the 2025 – 2026 academic year.. Even more impressive, Ella Miller achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA.
Champions On and Off the Court
As AVCA CEO Jaime Gordon said, “The fact more programs earned the Team Academic Award than ever before is evidence of how committed our coaches are when it comes to helping their players reach their goals as both students and athletes.”
The Spartan volleyball team exemplifies this commitment to excellence in every aspect – from powerful spikes and strategic plays to hitting the books and acing exams.
Congratulations to the entire Spartan volleyball team for this outstanding achievement. You continue to make West Bend West proud both on the court and in the classroom.
Debbie Butschlick
West Bend West High School
