ST. AUGUSTINE - The Flagler College volleyball team opened the 2026 campaign last weekend at the Oredigger Volleyball Classic in Golden, Colo. The Saints picked up victories over Colorado-Colorado Springs and Rockhurst, both teams featured in the NCAA Division II national polls as receiving votes.

Several Saints turned in impressive performances over the four-match event, highlighted by preseason All-Peach Belt Conference selections Marley Middlebrooks and Gracie Fleming.
Take a look at the Saints that appear among the PBC's leaders after one week of action:

Volleyball Statistical Leaders – Week of Aug. 24
 
Marley Middlebrooks
1^st - Total Kills (58)
2^nd - Kills per set (3.87)
1^st - Total points (65)
3^rd - Points per set (4.33)
 
Gracie Fleming
8^th - Blocks per set (0.73)
T-3^{rd -} Total Blocks (11)
4^th - Hitting Percentage (.362)
 
Jilly Young 
1^st - Total Assists (131)
1^st - Assists per set (8.73)
 
Gia Lowe
2^nd - Total Kills (49)
5^th - Kills per set (3.27)
5^th - Points per set (3.50)
2^nd - Total points (52.5)