Daytona State’s Leia Lund Named Region 8 Roberta Stokes Student-Athlete of the Year

Daytona State’s Leia Lund Named Region 8 Roberta Stokes Student-Athlete of the Year
June 27, 2025

Daytona Beach, FL — Daytona State College volleyball standout Leia Lund has been named the 2024 Roberta Stokes Student-Athlete of the Year for NJCAA Region 8, recognizing her exceptional achievements in academics, athletics, leadership, and community service.

A sophomore outside from Sweden, Lund has consistently exemplified what it means to be a true student-athlete. She maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA throughout her time at Daytona State while earning numerous accolades on the court. Among her athletic honors, Lund was named 1st Team All-Citrus Conference, FCSAA 1st Team All-Region, a NJCAA All-American, and received multiple Player of the Week and All-Tournament Team awards. She also earned Offensive Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player honors for the Falcon Volleyball program.

In addition to her athletic and academic achievements, Lund has been a leader in the classroom and the community. She was honored with Daytona State's Outstanding Student Award for Volleyball, the L. Gale Lemerand Leadership Award, and was named the college's Volleyball Student-Athlete of the Year.

"Leia is the kind of student-athlete every coach hopes for," said Head Coach Laura Booker Anderson. "She leads by example, works hard in everything she does, and is always the first to volunteer when help is needed. Her commitment, reliability, and character set her apart."

Outside of volleyball, Lund has logged countless volunteer hours with organizations including Easter Seals, the City of Port Orange, Jeep Beach, and the Daytona State Foundation, always eager to give back to the community.

The Roberta Stokes Award is one of the most prestigious honors in Region 8 volleyball, celebrating a student-athlete who demonstrates excellence in competition, the classroom, and service. Leia Lund’s selection for this award reflects the positive legacy she has left at Daytona State and within the wider Daytona Beach community.

Congratulations, Leia, on this well-deserved recognition!