North Coast Athletic Conference Athletes of the Week | March 11, 2025
 
Baseball Player of the Week – Logan Gallentine, Hiram
Hiram junior Logan Gallentine (North Canton, OH/Hoover) played a key role in the Terriers' two-game sweep of Baruch at the Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic in Fort Myers, Florida. Gallentine drove in seven runs across the two wins, marking the most RBI he has recorded in any two-game span of his career. In the second game of the doubleheader, he set a new career-high with four RBI.
 
Baseball Pitcher of the Week – Andrew Rust, Wittenberg
Wittenberg junior right-hander Andrew Rust (Dublin, OH/Coffman) delivered a dominant performance on the mound to lead the Tigers to a 2-0 win over Bridgewater State. The junior tossed five shutout innings, allowing just three hits and one walk while striking out seven batters. Rust faced 18 batters in the outing, throwing 100 pitches, 66 of which were strikes.
 
Men's Golf Athlete of the Week – Jaiden Koonar, Kenyon
Kenyon sophomore Jaiden Koonar (Alberta, Canada/Webber Academy) led the Owls at the Savannah Invitational, held at The Club at Savannah Harbor. The sophomore opened the tournament with a 73 (+1) on Monday, notching four birdies on the 6,999-yard course. Koonar followed up with a team-low 69 (-3) in the second round, recording six birdies. Koonar closed with a 75 (+3) on Tuesday to finish T-17 out of 100 golfers at one-over par (217). The Alberta, Canada native also tied for fourth in par-4 scoring (4). Kenyon finished T-6 in a 20-team field that included seven top-10 ranked teams.
 
Men's Lacrosse Athlete of the Week – Jack Holub, Wooster
Wooster first-year attacker Jack Holub (Chappaqua, NY/Horace Greeley) delivered a breakout performance in the Fighting Scots' 12-6 win over Albion. The rookie led Wooster with four goals, tied for the team-lead with six ground balls, and also caused one turnover. Holub's efficient scoring helped propel the Scots to victory as he posted an .800 shot percentage (4-of-5 shots on goal).
 
Women's Lacrosse Athlete of the Week – Caroline Fleming, Ohio Wesleyan
Ohio Wesleyan senior attacker Caroline Fleming (Pittsburgh, PA/South Fayette) led the Battling Bishops to a 2-0 week with wins over Otterbein and Washington & Jefferson. The senior totaled eight goals and six assists on the week, including five goals and five assists in an 18-10 win over Otterbein, setting a career-high in assists and points. She followed with a three-goal, one-assist effort in OWU's 16-8 victory over Washington & Jefferson. On the week, Fleming averaged four goals, three assists, and seven points per game.
 
Softball Player of the Week – Arianna Jalomo, Kenyon
Kenyon junior Arianna Jalomo (Gardena, CA/St. Joseph) had an outstanding week, leading the Owls to an 8-2 record. Over the course of 10 games, the junior went 22-for-36 at the plate, posting a remarkable .611 batting average. Her offensive surge included five doubles, one triple, and one home run, finishing the week with a slugging percentage of .867. Jalomo crossed the plate 15 times while also driving in 18 RBI on the week.
 
Softball Pitcher of the Week – Amanda Harris, Kenyon
Kenyon senior pitcher Amanda Harris (Whitby, Ontario/Phillips Exeter Academy) dominated on the mound to help the Owls to an 11-0 win over Brooklyn College. The senior threw all five innings in the run-rule-shortened game, recording a no-hitter and striking out a career-high eight batters. She issued no walks, and the only Brooklyn batter to reach base did so on an error. On the week, Harris threw a total of 10 innings, struck out 11 batters, allowed just four hits, and posted an ERA of 2.10, while holding opposing batters to a .118 batting average.
 
Men's Tennis Athlete of the Week – Rishil Kondapaneni, Kenyon
Kenyon senior Rishil Kondapaneni (Cumming, GA/South Forsyth) picked up two wins in the Owls' 7-0 sweep of Allegheny in Orlando, Florida. Teaming up with sophomore Jay Kedar Dixit (Pune, India/Vidya Valley School), the pair secured a 6-2 victory at No. 3 doubles against Benedek Kaibas and Levente Mihaly. Kondapaneni then dominated his No. 3 singles match against Anton Hedlund, winning 6-4, 6-0.
 
Women's Tennis Athlete of the Week – Riley Brokaw, Ohio Wesleyan
Ohio Wesleyan junior Riley Brokaw (Butler, OH/Bellville Clear Fork) was a double winner in the Battling Bishops' 5-2 victory over Emerson in their spring season opener. The junior teamed up with sophomore Frankie Nuss (Gahanna, OH/Lincoln) for a 6-4 win at No. 1 doubles against Abigail Miner and Chase Stinson to clinch the doubles point. Brokaw then posted a thrilling tiebreaker victory at No. 3 singles, defeating Alisa Pimenova 7-5, 2-6, 7⁷-6² to close out the match and secure the win for OWU.
 
NCAC Milestones & Records (Mar. 3 -10)

DePauw, Women's Lacrosse – Senior midfielder Bridget Driscoll (New Albany, OH/New Albany) became DePauw's all-time leader in assists (74) and tied the program record for career points (175) in a 19-5 win over Transylvania. Driscoll also notched her 100th career goal in the victory, finishing the game with two goals, two assists, three ground balls, 10 draw controls, and four caused turnovers.
 
Kenyon, Women's Lacrosse – Senior attacker Blythe Karras (Lake Forest, IL/Lake Forest) led the Owls with a career-high seven points in an 18-12 comeback win over Montclair State. After trailing by four goals in the first quarter, Kenyon stormed back, fueled by Karras' two goals and career-best five assists.