LOWELL, Mass. – Sophomore James Kotowski of the UMass Lowell men's track and field team has been named River Hawk of the Week after an impressive performance at the Penn Relays this past weekend. 

Kotowski competed in the javelin on Saturday, April 29, earning the title of Penn Relays Champion after finishing in first place with a toss of 70.42 meters to beat out 13 other competitors. 

The Stoneham, Massachusetts native will compete in the upcoming America East Championship this weekend and has punched his ticket to the NCAA Regional meet in Jacksonville, Florida from Wednesday, May 24 to Saturday, May 27. 

The "River Hawk of the Week" is chosen in voting by the UMass Lowell Athletic Communications staff. It honors the top athlete, male or female, based on performance during the previous week of competition.