LEXINGTON, Ky. (Men’s Volleyball) – The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced its 2026 Division III men’s regional awards on Tuesday. Messiah's senior outside hitter Alex Kagoro earned major award honors, and the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) was represented by seven individuals on the AVCA Division III All-Region III Team.
 
Alex Kagoro was named AVCA Division III All-Region III Player of the Year.

Below are the MAC student-athletes named to the AVCA Division III All-Region III Team:

Aidan Dunwoody (Fy.), Messiah
Jake Eby (Jr.), Messiah
Tyler Hoke (Sr.), Stevens
Alex Kagoro (Sr.), Messiah
Ryan Schmid (Jr.), Stevens
Brandon Sharp (Jr.), Messiah
Julius Stiemer (Gr.), Stevens
 
The regional award recipients will move forward in the AVCA All-America voting process. The regional major award recipients will also move forward for consideration for national player and coach of the year awards.