Bluefield’s Gabby Hale named ‘Rookie of the Week’

Bluefield, W.Va. – Bluefield State freshman setter Gabby Hale’s all-around performance earned her Rookie of the Week honors for week eight as announced by the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) on Tuesday.

In a four-set battle at Elizabeth City State, Hale recorded 24 assists, one service ace, one solo block, six kills, and seven digs. Two days later, against Concord, Hale came away with 23 assists, four kills, one ace, ten digs, and four block assists.

Hale continued her impressive performance against Shaw, where she tallied 34 assists, 11 digs, three kills, and a block assist. Later that day, in a five-set victory over Fayetteville State, Hale contributed 37 assists, one kills, two aces, six digs, and five block assists.