HIRAM, Ohio – April 14, 2026 – Four student-athletes of the Hiram College men's volleyball team were recognized for their standout performances this season, as Colin Brooks, Derek Chiang, Cullen Sivak and Dakotah Welsh each earned All-PAC Honorable Mention honors, as announced by the conference on Tuesday night. The quartet played a key role in leading the Terriers to their third consecutive conference semifinal appearance.

Chiang headlined the group with a dominant offensive season, finishing with 137 kills (2.85 kills/set) and a .252 hitting percentage, while also contributing 15 service aces. Despite missing over a month of play, the Markham, Ontario native still managed to lead the team in kills/set and ranked second in total kills. A senior outside hitter that spent two seasons in the red and blue, Chiang ranks first in program history in career kills/set (3.14) and career points/set (3.74). He ranks in the top-ten in multiple other career categories such as: blocks/set, attack percentage, digs/set, kills, assist/set. Chiang continued his strong career after previously earning All-PAC First Team recognition and leading the team in kills in 2025.

Sivak emerged as one of Hiram's most consistent offensive threats, leading the team with 187 kills (2.40 kills/set) and totaling a team-best 213.5 points. The senior also added 15 service aces, building on a career that has seen steady production, appearing in 88 matches over the course of four seasons. Sivak posted a career-high 15 kills on 3/6 against Bethany.

Brooks provided a strong presence at the net, totaling 132 kills (1.69 kills/set) while hitting .192 on the season. Brooks finished second on the team in blocks with 47. The senior middle/right side added valuable experience and efficiency to the lineup after appearing in 66 matches over the past three seasons. He joined Sivak, also recording a career-high 13 kills with a 2.81 attack percentage on 3/6 against Bethany.

Welsh rounded out the honorees with a versatile campaign, finishing with 54 kills, 152 digs (2.53 digs/set) and 60 total points all despite missing six games due to injury. The junior libero/outside hitter showcased his all-around ability throughout the season, highlighted by a career-high 14 kills against Grove City and a career-high 18 digs against Penn St.-Behrend.

In addition, Welsh and Brooks were selected to the PAC Tournament Team. In the Terrier's two tournament games, Welsh tallied 18 kills—including his career-high of 14. He also added 16 digs and two blocks. Brooks had a strong end to his career with 15 kills and a .367 attack percentage throughout the PAC tournament.

Together, the group helped anchor a balanced and competitive Terriers squad, continuing the program's upward trajectory within the PAC.