Bethlehem resident and Catholic University of America freshman, Mary Paige Nesfeder, was named Second Team All-Landmark for women's volleyball for the 2013 season.

Nesfeder, an outside hitter, started every match and played every game this year, accumulating 401 kills, third in the Landmark Conference. The Cardinal freshman also totaled 386 digs, a team-high 55 service aces, 35 blocks, and nine assists over 38 matches played.

Nesfeder was the only Catholic University player to be named Landmark Player of the Week after the Misericordia Tri-Match on Sept. 23. That weekend, Nesfeder compiled 12 kills in Catholic University's 3-0 victory over Rutgers-Camden, and 17 kills in the Cardinals' 3-1 victory over Misericordia.

Head coach Nagy Abdelrazek led the Cardinals to a 23-15 season, earning the team the No. 3 seed in the Landmark Tournament.

Catholic U. defeated Goucher 3-0 (25-11, 25-9, 25-16) in the quarterfinals where Nesfeder finished with 14 points, ten digs, and six aces.

In the semifinal match, the Cardinals fell to Susquehanna 3-0 (25-21, 25-17, 25-16), as Nesfeder led the Cardinals with eight kills.

The Landmark Conference also includes Drew University, Moravian College, University of Scranton, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and eventual 2013 conference champion, Juniata College.

Nesfeder had been recruited by several colleges and universities but chose Catholic U., believing should could make an immediate impact on the volleyball team and the volleyball program.

In addition, Nesfeder wanted to continue with track and field in college, specifically, high jump and discus. Because Division III schools like Catholic U. allow athletes to compete in dual sports, Nesfeder was able to start track the Monday after the volleyball season ended.

Nesfeder is majoring in media studies.