Cedar Rapids Waterloo Iowa City & Dubuque, IA, October 12, 2026 — KCRG-TV9 has revealed the nominees for its highly anticipated Athlete of the Week award, specifically recognizing excellence in volleyball within the Cedar Rapids-Waterloo-Iowa City & Dubuque region. This annual award highlights outstanding student-athletes and their contributions to their teams.

The station has put forward three deserving athletes for this week’s honor. The nominees are Delaney Joens, Maggie Jensen, and Chloe DeGroot. Each athlete has demonstrated significant skill and impact on the volleyball court, earning them a spot in this competitive selection process.

The Athlete of the Week award program by KCRG-TV9 aims to celebrate the achievements of young athletes across various sports throughout the broadcast region. The selection process typically involves nominations from coaches, athletic directors, and the public, followed by a review by the station’s sports department. The volleyball nominees represent strong performances during the recent season.

Details regarding the specific athletic achievements, team affiliations, or season statistics for Delaney Joens, Maggie Jensen, and Chloe DeGroot were not immediately available. The announcement of the winner is expected in the coming days, and further information about their accomplishments may be released at that time.

Volleyball remains a popular sport in the region, with many high school teams competing throughout the fall season. The Athlete of the Week award serves to bring attention to the dedication and hard work put forth by student-athletes in Iowa.


Story summarized from the original created by KCRG Staff on www.kcrg.com, see more information here.

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