Payton Uptagraft Award Offensive Player of the Week Week Of 10/30/2023 Sport Volleyball School University of Dubuque Year Sophomore Position Middle Hitter Hometown Oshkosh, Wis. High School Oshkosh North Volleyball – Offensive Player of the Week Peyton Uptagraft, University of Dubuque So., MH, Oshkosh, Wis./Oshkosh North Uptagraft helped lead the Dubuque Spartans to a 2-1 week, that included clinching at least a share of the league title. The Spartans began to week falling to non-confernece opponent Augustana (Ill.) 3-2, but bounced back in conference play going 2-0 defeating Nebraska Wesleyan in an exciting five match thriller (3-2) and Buena Vista 3-0 on Saturday to clinch at least a share of the A-R-C title. Uptagraft recorded 27 kills on the week with an attacking percentage of .430 over the three contests. Additionally, she totaled eight blocks and five digs. Against Buena Vista, the sophomore recorded a .500 attacking percentage. The Spartans wrap up regular season play on Wednesday evening when they host Wartburg. Dubuque has clinched the No. 1-seed in the upcoming A-R-C Volleyball Tournament improving their record to 20-8 overall and 7-0 in league action. The Oshkosh, Wisconsin native is collecting her first-career Offensive Player of the Week honor.
