January 14, 2024
WEEK 1 - INSIDEHITTER.COM AWARDS – JANUARY 14, 2024
CO-PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Owen Wickens (Nazareth) – Owen brought his team back against two tough CVC opponents on the road in Virginia this weekend. He had 96 attacks in 2 games, smashing 46 kills and potted 11 aces while adding 7 blocks and 10 digs. He showed amazing leadership especially during the comeback getting key points to drive the Golden Flyers to victory.
CO-PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Jared Piontowski (Misericordia) - Jared blasted 25 kills and hit .676 in his first match as a Cougar and then came back with a 14 kills performance to give him 39 for the weekend. He also added 4 aces and 5 blocks in his matches. An outstanding first week for this impact right side.
TEAM OF THE WEEK
Saint Vincent College Bearcats-Pulls off a dramatic 5-set upset of D2 Lees-McRae in their opening match.
HONORABLE MENTIONS – PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Casey Goss (Dominican), Andrew Kim (Hobart), Daniel Sappia (Hobart), Mason Moon (Wells Express), Jess Knuckles (Steven’s), Tucker Shearn (Vassar), Taylor Marks (Cal Lutheran), Carlos Mercado (Nichol’s), Shawn McSwiggen (St. Vincent’s), and Marcin Hoffman (Concordia Chicago)