INDIANAPOLIS – Southwest Baptist duo of freshman opposite hitter Jeremiah Crecelius and junior defensive specialist Nelson Castellanos, and Maryville redshirt-sophomore setter jake Usher have been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference/Athletic Solutions Players of the Week in men’s volleyball, it was announced by the league office Monday.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Jeremiah Crecelius, Southwest Baptist
Fr. | OPP | Copper Canyon, Texas
Major: Business
Team Results: 3-0 W at Avila (2/27) | 3-1 W at Avila (2/28)
- Totaled 12 kills (1.71/set) in two wins over Avila.
- Recorded a .706 hitting percentage with zero errors
- Added four digs and three blocks.
- Earns first career Offensive Player of the Week Award
- Earns first Bearcats’ Offensive Player of the Week
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Nelson Castellanos, Southwest Baptist
Jr. | DS | Windermere, Fl.
Major: Pre-PT
Team Results: 3-0 W at Avila (2/27) | 3-1 W at Avila (2/28)
- Had 18 digs (2.60/set) in seven sets
- Also tallied three assists
- Earns first career Defensive Player of the Week Award
- Earns first Bearcats’ Defensive Player of the Week
SETTER OF THE WEEK
Jake Usher, Maryville
Rs-So. | S | Allen, Texas
Major: Criminal Justice and Cybersecurity
Team Results: 3-0 W vs. St. Louis Pharmacy (2/24)
- Recorded 30 assists in three sets (10.00/set)
- Led an offence that hit .330
- Added four digs, and one service ace
- Earns second career Setter of the Week Award (2/9/26)
- Last Saints’ Setter of the Week: Jake Usher (2/9/26)