Howard Community College women’s volleyball starting setter Abigail Nirola was named to the 2026 NJCAA Region 20 Women’s Volleyball All-Tournament Team. Nirola earned the honor after recording 31 assists, five aces and nine digs in Howard Community College’s quarterfinal match against Frederick Community College.
Nirola leads Howard Community College in assists and aces for 2026 season
Nirola, a freshman from Wiesbaden, Germany, helped Howard Community College extend the quarterfinal match to five sets as the Dragons nearly pulled off the upset. She completed the 2026 season as the team leader in assists and aces.
Nirola finished the season with eight kills, 539 assists, 44 aces, 158 total digs and three blocks. Season awards for the entire 2026 campaign were scheduled to be announced later in November 2026.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Nirola’s All-Tournament Team selection reflects her performance in the quarterfinal match and her production throughout Howard Community College’s 2026 season. Her team-leading totals in assists and aces were supported by contributions in kills, digs and blocks.
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