Beach Volleyball Earns Five All-WCC Awards

Santa Clara University beach volleyball players have earned five all-West Coast Conference (WCC) awards for the 2026 season, according to reports from BVM Sports and the university.

Avery Cukjati and Sadie Snipes led the program’s accolades by securing spots on the all-conference first team.

Cukjati’s recognition includes a selection to the all-freshman team. This achievement extends a six-year streak for the Santa Clara program in placing a player on the all-freshman squad.

For Sadie Snipes, the first-team selection marks her second consecutive year receiving the honor.

Individual Performance Metrics

The awards follow a campaign defined by strong individual win records across various pair positions.

Alexandra Urbina, who was recognized on the all-WCC second team, recorded 27 victories during the season. Urbina finished with a 22-10 record while playing at the No. 4 pairs position and a 5-3 record at the No. 3 position.

Avery Cukjati achieved 22 total wins. Her season record included 14-10 at the No. 1 pairs and 8-8 at the No. 2 pairs.

Sadie Snipes finished the season with a 21-17 record, spending the majority of the year competing at the No. 1 spot.

Sammy Wood also earned recognition as a member of the all-WCC second team.

Conference Tournament Results

The individual honors come as the Broncos continue to establish a competitive presence within the conference. Santa Clara secured a position in the WCC title match for the second consecutive year.

Despite the individual success of its players, the team encountered challenges during the WCC Championship Tournament while attempting to secure the conference title for a second straight year.

The program has recorded multiple accolades over the last six years, reflecting a consistent trend of growth and competitiveness in beach volleyball.

Looking forward, the Broncos intend to build on this momentum and maintain their competitive edge in future WCC tournaments through the continued recruitment of top talent.