Volleyball

Player of the Week

 
Margo Joubran, Adrian

Senior, RS
Mount Morris, Mich. 

• Had two double-doubles in a 2-1 week for Adrian, helping the Bulldogs move up the standings

• Against nationally-ranked Hope Sept. 24, helped Adrian force five sets on the way to posting 19 kills and 17 digs to go with two blocks

• Led Adrian to three-set sweep at Kalamazoo Sept. 20, swinging for 17 kills to go with 10 digs

• Hit .441 percent with 16 kills to one error in three-set win over Alma Sept. 23

Specialist of the Week

Kaylin Szucs, Saint Mary's

Freshman, DS
Elkhart, Ind. 

• Was a key factor in Saint Mary's 2-1 week, with the lone setback coming at nationally-ranked Hope Sept. 23

• In nine sets, had 54 digs for 6.0 digs per set, well above her season average of 4.8 digs per set 

• Against Olivet Sept. 24, had 20 digs along with three service aces in three-set win

• At nationally-ranked Hope Sept. 23, had 19 digs with a service ace and an assist

Men's Soccer

Defensive
Player of the Week

Trent Vegter, Calvin

Sophomore, D
Hudsonville, Mich. 

• Was a key factor in two shutout victories for Calvin against MIAA opponents Kalamazoo Sept. 21 and Olivet Sept. 24

• In win over Kalamazoo Sept. 21, had an assist to aid in the team's effort

• Registered a goal and an assist in win over Olivet Sept. 24 

Offensive
Player of the Week

Bobby Budlong, Albion

Senior, F
Canton, Mich. 

• Was involved in two of Albion's four goals on the week as the Brits went 2-0 against MIAA foes to move into second in league standings

• In 2-1 win at Adrian Sept. 21, assisted on game-winning goal 

• Scored an insurance goal in shutout victory over Alma Sept. 24

Women's Soccer

Defensive
Player of the Week

Amanda Mladenovski, Alma

Junior, D
Shelby Twp., Mich. 

• Helped Alma earn ties against two higher-ranked MIAA opponents on the week

• In 2-2 tie against Calvin Sept. 24, helped fend off attack which included 20 shots, but just eight shots on goal by the Knights

• Scored Alma's goal in 1-1 draw at league-leading Hope Sept. 20; aided the Scots in defending 35 shots, including 13 shots on goal

Offensive
Player of the Week

Isabelle Leon, Olivet

Junior, F
Grand Rapids, Mich.

• Was involved in all four of Olivet's goals for the week

• Tallied two goals, including the game-winner, along with an assist in win over Trine Sept. 20

• Scored at Albion Sept. 24, improving season totals to second-most goals among MIAA players (9) and most assists (4)

Men's Cross Country

Runner
of the Week

 
Mark DeJong, Calvin

Junior
Grand Rapids, Mich. 

• Placed second at the MIAA Jamboree Sept. 24, finishing with a season-best time of 25:25

• Helped Calvin capture the team title with 18 points, which included a 1-2-3 finish

• Improved on his best finish of the season (12th)

Women's
Cross Country

Runner of the Week

Erin Herrmann, Hope

Senior
Wheaton, Ill. 

• Turned in third win of the season with first-place finish at MIAA Jamboree Sept. 24

• Crossed the line for the 6K race in 21:21

• Finished first in field of 139 runners

Men's Golf

Golfer of the Week

Josh Gibson, Hope

Sophomore
Grandville, Mich. 

• Shot a four-under 68 at the third MIAA Jamboree Sept. 21, helping Hope win by 10 strokes

• His two-stroke win over the field was his first Jamboree win of the season

• Leads the MIAA through three Jamboree events with 69.3 stroke average 

Women's Golf

Golfer of the Week

Nicole Meyer, Hope

Junior
Brighton, Mich. 

• Set record for a single round by an MIAA player at The Medalist Club with an even-par 72 at the MIAA Jamboree Sept. 19

• Her 72 is the second lowest round in Hope College women's golf history

• Tied for sixth at second MIAA Jamboree Sept. 24 with an 82

• Her scores put her at the top of MIAA stroke average for the season with 76.0