University of Maryland Eastern Shore men’s volleyball player Joshua Hightower has been recognized with dual honors from the Northeast Conference, earning both Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week awards.
This marks Hightower’s inaugural Player of the Week recognition, though he has previously claimed Rookie of the Week honors once before this season.
Additionally, Hawks teammate Valentine received Defensive Player of the Week recognition, marking his seventh such honor this season and demonstrating his consistent defensive excellence throughout the campaign.
The weekly awards highlight the strong performance of UMES volleyball players in conference competition and showcase the program’s talent across multiple categories.
