Three Pirates Earn PBC Volleyball All-Academic Team Honors

SAVANNAH, Ga. - The Armstrong Atlantic State volleyball squad placed three players on the Peach Belt Conference's Volleyball All-Academic Teams, released today by conference officials.

Senior outside hitter Amy Birkemeier, who carries a 3.75 grade point average in physical therapy, was named to the first team, along with sophomore outside hitter Torrie Bevolo, who holds a 3.81 GPA.

Sophomore libero Casey Howett, who carries a 3.67 GPA, was a second-team honoree. In all, three teams of 24 players were honored by the league. All three players were honored for the first time in their careers on the All-Academic Team.

The team is part of a season-long program recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of PBC student-athletes in the classroom as well as on the field. To be eligible for the All-Academic team, a student-athlete must 1) participate in at least half of his/her team’s events and be either a starter or significant contributor; 2) achieved a 3.20 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) and 3) completed at least one full academic year at his or her current institution. The Peach Belt Conference Sports Information Directors oversee and select the teams.

For the complete list of the 2009 PBC Volleyball All-Academic team, click here.