Virginia Signs West Florida Transfer Veresia Yon

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia volleyball head coach Shannon Wells announced the signing of middle blocker Veresia Yon (Tallahassee, Fla./Lincoln HS) on Saturday (April 16). Yon, a transfer from the University of West Florida, was named the AVCA’s 2021 South Region Player of the Year and a First Team All-American at the Division-II level. “We are very excited to have Veresia join the UVA volleyball family,” said Wells. “Veresia has spent the last four years at one of the premiere Division-II programs in the country with a well-respected coaching staff that assisted in her development as one of the best players in program history. Her experience, athleticism, and ability to terminate the ball at a high level will allow her to compete immediately for our program. Veresia has only known winning at the collegiate level, and we cannot wait for her to bring that type of experience to our program.” Last season, Yon led West Florida to the round of 16 in the Division-II NCAA Tournament as the Argonauts finished with an overall record of 35-2 and went a perfect 16-0 in conference play. Yon was recognized as the D2CCA Ron Lenz National Player of the Year, which is awarded to…
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