By Nicholas Huenefeld/OCCAC Sports Information

Dayton, OH---Sinclair Community College sophomore Jessica Thobe has been named the OCCAC Volleyball Player of the Week for the week ending Oct. 13.

Thobe led the Tartan Pride to three wins last week over Cincinnati State, Owens and Lorain County. She totaled 22 kills vs Cincinnati State, as well as 19 each against Owens and Lorain County. Additionally, she had 22 digs against Cincinnati State, 19 against Owens and nine against Lorain County.

Thobe has 456 kills (1st in OCCAC, 2nd in nation) and 481 digs (4th in OCCAC, 28th in nation) this year, including 180 kills (1st in OCCAC) and 163 digs (5th in OCCAC) in OCCAC play.

The award is the second of the season for Thobe, who is the reigning OCCAC Player of the Year.

Thobe and the Tartan Pride are 29-4 overall and 8-2 in OCCAC play. They will host Berea College and University of Cincinnati-Clearmont on Saturday.