Ashland junior middle blocker Myia Etzler has emerged as one of NCAA Division II volleyball’s top blockers, helping the Eagles lead the Great Midwest as they pursue a regular-season title, a conference tournament championship and a return to the NCAA postseason. A second-generation Ashland athlete, Etzler says she’s building her own legacy while keeping volleyball in perspective and grounding her identity in her Christian faith.

By the Numbers
  • Sixth in Division II with 1.38 blocks per set; tied for 21st with 106 total blocks through Nov. 3.
  • Ashland entered the week 19-5 overall and 13-1 in the Great Midwest; Ohio Dominican was 21-6 and 11-3.
  • Etzler has played in 22 of 24 matches, recording 137 kills, 49 digs, 12 aces and 11 assists while hitting .287.
  • She set an Ashland single-match record with 7 solo blocks against Saginaw Valley State in October.
State of Play
  • Etzler’s improved blocking has helped power Ashland’s conference-leading season.
  • The Eagles were set to host Ohio Dominican on Nov. 6 in their first home match in nearly five weeks.
  • Ashland is aiming for a conference title and its first Division II postseason appearance since 2022.
Bottom Line

Etzler’s breakout season is helping put Ashland in position for a championship run—and her rise is a story of forging an identity beyond a celebrated family legacy.