Three Dukes take home all-district academic honors

HARRISONBURG, Va. – Three James Madison volleyball student-athletes were named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) All-District Team, the organization announced Tuesday afternoon.

Jaydyn Clemmer, Miette Veldmanand Julia McNeley was named All-District, which recognizes excellence on and off the field. Clemmer and Veldman were named to the team for the third time, while McNeley took his first nod.

To qualify for All-District honors, a student-athlete must maintain a grade point average of 3.50 or better and compete in at least 90% of the institution’s games OR have started at least 66% of the institution’s games.

Clemmer, a senior libero from Lexington, Va., finished her JMU career ranked fourth in career digs (1,401) and seventh in digs per game. set (3.40). The health sciences major recorded 386 digs in 100 sets played (3.86 per set) to lead the Dukes’ back row defense.

Veldman, who graduated from JMU with a degree in business management, finished her five-year JMU career ranked fourth in career kills (1,488) and kills per game. set (3.60). The outside hitter from Daleville, Va., collected 186 kills (2.38/set) while battling injuries in 2024.

As a junior, McNeley tallied 252 digs while averaging a career-best 2.74 digs per game. set. The communications major played in 92 sets and 25 matches for JMU in 2024 and also picked up 28 service aces.