The United State Marine Corps (USMC) and the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) released the list of 2019-20 Team Academic Awards. According to the AVCA, the award honors volleyball teams that maintain a year-long grade-point average of 3.30 on a 4.0 scale or 4.10 on a 5.0 scale.
Ironwood Ridge continues a long streak of academic excellence by once again earning AVCA Team Academic Honor Roll status for girl’s Indoor Volleyball and for Beach Volleyball. The indoor team has eared this award for over 15 years, earning special AVCA recognition.
In addition, the University of Arizona Beach Volleyball team was also recognized
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