Pitt-Johnstown senior setter Adiamar Beaz and senior defensive specialist Gabriella DeRenzo earned spots on the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-Atlantic Region Team when this year's honors were released on Thursday.
There are 14 All-Region team members and six honorable mention selections for each of the eight Division II regions. Additionally, a Player of the Year, Freshman of the Year, and Coach of the Year were selected for each region.

The 160 student-athletes who earned All-Region honors represent 82 different schools. Angelo State, Lynn, Metro State, and Wingate lead the way with five all-region players apiece, followed by Colorado Mesa, Ferris State, Gannon, and Nebraska-Kearney with four each.

Clarion senior outside hitter Cassidy Snider was named the Atlantic Region Player of the Year, while Jessica Neiman (IUP) was the Freshman of the Year, and IUP Head Coach Lorelle Hoyer earned Coach of the Year Honors.
 
Beaz, a native of San Juan, Puerto Rico was also tabbed First-Team All-PSAC West and Second Team D2CCA All-Atlantic Region.  Beaz ranks fourth in NCAA Division II in aces per set (.65), eighth in service aces (66), and 30^th in assists per set (10.36).  Beaz was also fourth in the PSAC and 45^th nationally in total assists (1,098).
 
DeRenzo, a Second-Team All-PSAC West choice in 2024, ranks second in the PSAC and 19^th nationally in digs per set (5.42), third in the PSAC and 33^rd nationally in total digs (602).
 
Beaz and DeRenzo helped lead Head Coach Justin Haupt's team to a 19-10 overall record and the program's sixth appearance in the NCAA Division II Atlantic Region Tournament.