Cemeno-Castillo Receives Second-Team All-America Award from NAIA

Oskaloosa--Ben Cemeno-Castillo (Sr., Joliet, Ill., Business Management) doubled up on national awards as the NAIA announced its All-America teams Thursday.

Cemeno-Castillo was selected to the nine-person Second Team.  Nine players were also named to the First Team, while 10 more athletes collected Third-Team laurels.

The senior's accolade is his second of the season and career, having also picked up AVCA honors a week ago.

A total of 24 All-America honors have now been earned in William Penn men's volleyball's short seven-year history.

Cemeno-Castillo helped the Statesmen to a 19-8 overall record this spring and an appearance in the NAIA National Championship.

Despite not playing in the final seven matches of the year due to a season-ending injury, Cemeno-Castillo still tallied 246 kills (3.78 per set) on a .320 attack percentage.  The senior also tallied 122 digs, 24 blocks, and eight assists.

The outside hitter managed 14 double-digit kill performances, including a season-best 24 versus Morningside on February 13.  Cemeno-Castillo's 17 digs against Mount Mercy on March 10 were also a campaign high.

Isaac Seltzer of The Master's (Calif.) was named NAIA Player of the Year, while Saint Xavier (Ill.) Head Coach Tom Ryan was chosen as Coach of the Year.

To view the complete NAIA All-America teams, click HERE