Jack Balmforth, Hope College
Sophomore
Livonia, Mich.

Sophomore goalkeeper Jack Balmforth (Livonia, Mich. / Detroit Catholic Central) assisted the Flying Dutchmen to an 11-9 edge over Calvin and a 14-4 victory at Adrian.  Over the week, Balmforth totaled 23 saves, including a second-half shutout against the Bulldogs, with a save percentage of .639.  Overall, Balmforth leads the conference with nine wins and a win percentage of .750.  He is also in the MIAA's top three with 693:03 minutes played, 103 goals against, a goals-against average of 8.92, and 139 saves.

2023-24 MIAA Men's Lacrosse Defensive Athletes of the Week

Feb. 19 - Bradley Luketic, Albion

Feb. 26 - Cameron Reed, Adrian

March 4 - Jack Balmforth, Hope

March 11 - Ethan Boelens, Calvin

March 18 - Corgan Schaumburg, Calvin

March 25 - Ethan Boelens, Calvin

April 1 - Ethan Boelens, Calvin

April 8 - Corgan Schaumburg, Calvin