John Echel Named February's Student-Athlete of the Month
Culver-Stockton College middle hitter John Echel has been named the Primo's Pizza and Subs Student Athlete of the Month for February.
Echel, a junior from Lake Grove, N.Y. (Sachem HS) is a three-year letterwinner with the men's volleyball program. Echel has played in every match in the three-year history of the men's volleyball program, appearing in 88 matches overall.
This season Echel has appeared in all 25 matches to date, averaging 2.01 kills and 0.90 blocks per set, which ranks 14th in the NAIA. Echel has recorded 179 total kills and a team-high 80 blocks, which ranks seventh in the NAIA.
Off the court, Echel is pursuing a degree in criminal justice with a minor in history. He has been named to the honor roll three times during his tenure on the Hill. In addition, Echel is a member of Phi Alpha Theta, the national history honor society, and is an assistant coach with the Hometown Hitters, a girl's club volleyball team in Hannibal, Mo.