Defensive Player of the Week - Volt Division
Natalie Clayberg / Sr / Gallaudet University / Pella, Ia. / Pella HS
Clayberg led the Bison to a 3-1 win over Shenandoah to conclude the regular-season with a 28-3 record as the Bison have won 13 straight games heading into the United East tournament as the No. 1 seed in the Volt Division. Clayberg led the way for GU against the Hornets with a match-high 17 kills and 14 digs to go with four blocks (one solo) against her uncle's team. The Hornets are coached by Kent Clayberg, now in his fifth season at the helm. That was Natalie Clayberg's 10th double-double this season. Clayberg is currently 3rd in the United East in Total Kills (275) and Kills per Set (2.93). This is the second Player of the Week award for Clayberg who previously won for the week of September 12, 2023.