Collegiate athletes receive weekly conference and national honors

Various collegiate athletes have received weekly conference and national honors across multiple sports.

In soccer, Stanford's Lizzie Boamah was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Week following a 2-0 shutout against Wake Forest, where she made a critical defensive play in the final minute. Additionally, Ritvik Karra of the University of Portland earned WCC Defensive Player of the Week honors after a shutout win over New Hampshire.

In volleyball, several players were recognized for their performances. Keira Thompson of Black Hills State University was named RMAC Defensive Player of the Week. Ayre Takamoto of Pacific Lutheran University received NWC Offensive Player of the Week honors. Maya Van Heyst of Florida Atlantic University was named the American Conference Setter of the Week, while Makenna Wiepert of Sacramento State earned Big West Setter of the Week. Emily Boyer of Oklahoma Baptist University was named the GAC Setter of the Week. Finally, Gaby Fernandez of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods was recognized as the NAIA Women’s Volleyball Defender of the Week after leading her team to a victory over IU Kokomo.