North Coast Athletic Conference Athletes of the Week | November 10, 2026
Men’s Basketball - Jack Zapolnik, John Carroll
John Carroll junior Jack Zapolnik (Bay Village, OH/Saint Ignatius) helped the Blue Streaks go 2-0 to start the 2026-27 season. The guard started strong with a career-best 29 points in a 94-78 win over Franciscan in the season opener, shooting 10-for-14 with four assists, three rebounds, two steals, and a block. Zapolnik then tallied nine points, six assists, and three rebounds against Pitt-Bradford as the Blue Streaks scored 126 points in a 126-86 victory, tying for the second-highest single-game point total in program history.
Women’s Basketball - Antonia Marzini, Kenyon
Kenyon sophomore Antonia Marzini (Düsseldorf, Germany/Goethe Gymnasium Düsseldorf) had a strong season-opening game for the Owls in a 63-53 win over Anderson. In 35 minutes of work, the forward scored 12 points and came up just one rebound short of a double-double, grabbing a team-high nine boards. Marzini shot 5-of-10 from the floor while serving up five assists and adding one steal and one block.
Football (Offensive) - Brayden Lewis, WashU
WashU sophomore Brayden Lewis (Atlanta, GA/Marist School) had a career game as the Bears picked up a 45-24 victory over Ohio Wesleyan. The running back started the scoring with a touchdown on the first drive, paving the way for career highs in carries (23), rushing yards (217), and touchdowns (3). Lewis also set new season-bests with a 78-yard rush and a 33-yard reception, finishing the day with 250 total yards as the Bears improved to 9-0 for the first time in program history.
Football (Defensive) - Camden Singer, Wabash
Wabash junior Camden Singer (Farmersburg, IN/Sullivan) led the way for the Little Giants defense in a 27-7 win over Kenyon. The defensive end recorded a team-high eight tackles, led all players with 2.5 tackles for loss and three quarterback hurries, and tied for the team lead with 1.5 sacks. Singer anchored a defensive unit that limited the Owls to just eight rushing yards on 36 attempts and 204 yards of total offense.
Men's Swimming & Diving - Jack Hill, Denison
Denison senior Jack Hill (Leighton Buzzard, U.K./Cedars Upper) tallied two first-place individual victories and was a part of one relay win as the Big Red secured a 170-130 victory over No. 5-ranked Kenyon. Hill was one of three Big Red swimmers to tally two first-place finishes on the day, pacing the field in the 100 (45.07) and 200 (1:39.83) freestyle races. The senior also anchored Denison’s first-place 200 medley relay squad (1:29.87).
Women's Swimming & Diving - Jassy Park, Denison
Denison senior Jassy Park (Lakeway, TX/Hyde Park) helped the Big Red earn a 159-141 victory over No. 2-ranked Kenyon, marking the Big Red’s first dual victory over the Owls since the 2023-24 season. Park won two individual events, touching first in the 100 backstroke (57.98) and 100 butterfly (57.49). The senior also swam the lead leg of Denison’s second-place 200 freestyle relay team (1:39.23).
Milestones and Records (Nov. 2-8)
Oberlin, Women’s Basketball - Senior forward Krystal Montas (Sarasota, FL/Riverview) opened the 2026-27 season with a historic performance against Hiram, recording a double-double with 14 points and a game-high 20 rebounds. Her career-best 20 rebounds tied the second-highest single-game total in Oberlin women's basketball history. She also added two assists, three steals, and a block, helping lead the Crimson and Gold on both ends of the floor.
Ohio Wesleyan, Volleyball - Senior outside hitter Natalie Dieball (Liberty Township, OH/Lakota East) made history on Friday against Otterbein, becoming the eighth Bishop in program history to reach 1,000 career digs and 1,000 career kills.
Wabash, Football - Junior Luke Adams (Sullivan, IN/Sullivan) caught a team-high seven passes for 87 yards, averaging 12.4 yards per reception, in the Little Giants' 27-7 victory over Kenyon. Adams surpassed the 1,500-yard career receiving milestone, finishing the contest with 1,522 career receiving yards.