Martina Neveleff of the College of the Canyons Cougars women’s volleyball team and Donovan Glover of the College of the Canyons football team were named the Jersey Mike’s Student-Athletes of the Week for Aug. 31-Sept. 5, 2026. Both student-athletes earned the honors following standout performances in their respective sports during this period.
Neveleff Dominates in Eagle Midway Showdown Volleyball Tournament
Sophomore hitter Martina Neveleff, a Hart High School alumna, showcased impressive play at the Eagle Midway Showdown volleyball tournament held Sept. 4-5 at L.A. Mission College. She began the tournament with a match-high 15 kills and two block assists in a close 3-2 loss to El Camino College. Neveleff followed with eight kills, three aces and three block assists in a 3-0 sweep over Citrus College.
In the final match, Neveleff contributed 10 kills, an ace, two digs and four block assists to help College of the Canyons rally from two sets down to defeat Fullerton College 3-2. Across the tournament, she totaled 33 kills, nine block assists, four aces and four digs, accumulating 41.5 points for the Cougars.
Glover Leads COC Football Through Early Season
Freshman wide receiver Donovan Glover, from Basic Academy in Henderson, Nevada, led the College of the Canyons football team in receiving during a 43-24 home loss to No. 12 El Camino College on Sept. 5. Glover recorded seven receptions for 145 yards and scored a 41-yard touchdown catch from quarterback Braden Luedeker, narrowing the score to 20-17 in the first half.
Through the first two games of the 2026 season, Glover leads the Cougars with 12 receptions for 209 yards, averaging 17.4 yards per catch. He ranks second in the Southern California Football Association in both receptions and receiving yards and is third in yards per game with 104.5.
CSB Take
Martina Neveleff’s consistent and versatile volleyball performance during the early-season Eagle Midway Showdown highlights her importance to the College of the Canyons Cougars women’s volleyball team. Meanwhile, Donovan Glover’s emergence as a leading receiver early in his freshman season suggests a significant offensive role moving forward for College of the Canyons football. Their recognitions as Jersey Mike’s Student-Athletes of the Week underscore their key contributions and potential to impact their teams’ seasons ahead.
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