Justin Hartman of the University of Montana-Western, Mike Bayer of Midland Lutheran College (Neb.), and Nick Herberer of the University of St. Francis (Ill.) were named the NAIA Football Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week, respectively, for the week ending September 11, 2005.

Hartman, a 6'1, 200-lb, sophomore from Great Falls, Mont., threw for 367 yards and four touchdowns in Montana-Western's 34-33 victory against Montana State University-Northern. Hartman was 19-for-34, including what proved to be the game-winning TD with a little over nine minutes remaining. UM-Western picked up its first win and sits at 1-2 on the season.

Bayer, a 6'2, 230-lb, defensive end from Howells, Neb. led the Warrior defense with five solo tackles and four assisted tackles in a 38-29 victory against Doane College (Neb.). The sophomore recorded 4.5 sacks for a loss of 45 yards and notched another 1.5 tackles for a loss of three yards. Bayer recovered a fumble and also blocked a punt which was recovered by MLC. Midland Lutheran stands at 1-1 on the season.

Herberer, a 5'11, 200-lb, P/K from Washington, Ill., had a great kicking day as St. Francis defeated Urbana University (Ohio) 19-16 in a cross over game for the Mid-States Football Association. Herberer also set a school record as he went 4-for-4 in field goals, including the game-winner from 44 yards out with 51 seconds remaining. He averaged 61 yards per kickoff and 33 yards per punt. St. Francis remains undefeated at 2-0.

Football Offensive Player of the Week Conference Winners
Nathan Baker, Sterling College (Kan.) (KCAC); Michael Dvoracek, University of Sioux Falls (S.D.) (GPAC); Anthony Ferguson, Graceland University (Iowa) (HAAC); Greg Godfrey, Mayville State University (N.D.) (DAC); Justin Hartman, University of Montana-Western (FC); Randy Hippeard, University of Virginia's College at Wise (MSC-E); Justin Mitchell, Webber International University (Fla.) (Independent); Brandon Nathan, Geneva College (Pa.) (MSFA-ME); Derek Walster, Bacone College (Okla.) (CSFL); Jabari Woods, Iowa Wesleyan College (MSC-E).

Football Defensive Player of the Week Conference Winners
Freddy Arcaina, Iowa Wesleyan College (MSFA-MW); Brian Gardner, University of Montana-Western (FC); Roshe Hepburn, Graceland University (Iowa) (HAAC); Chuck Jones, Cumberland University (Tenn.) (MSC-W); Adrian Johnson, Southwestern College (Kan.) (KCAC); Paul Carter, University of St. Francis (Ind.) (MSFA-ME); Joe Maresh, Valley City State University (N.D.) (DAC); Vince Anderson, Webber International University (Fla.) (Independent); Jacob Todd, Southern Nazarene University (Okla.) (CSFL).

Football Special Teams Player of the Week Conference Winners
Zach Blair, Geneva College (Pa.) (MSFA-ME); Ryan Carter, Cumberland University (Tenn.) (MSC-W); Mario Ivos, Bacone College (Okla.) (CSFL); Dan Kleckner, Montana Tech of the University of Montana (FC); Micah Cravalho, Evangel University (Mo.) (HAAC); Ronnie Reams, Hastings College (Neb.) (GPAC); Davion Mitchell, Southwestern College (Kan.) (KCAC); Robert Stevens, Mayville State University (N.D.) (DAC).

Shawn Picou of the University of the Cumberlands (Ky.) and Kelly Warren of Lyndon State College (Vt.) were named the NAIA Men's and Women's Soccer Players of the Week for the week ending September 11, 2005.

Junior forward Picou from New Orleans, La. recorded six goals and two assists (14 points) to lead Cumberland to a 2-0 week. Picou scored three goals in the Patriots' 9-1 win against Urbana University (Ohio) and also tallied three goals and two assists in the team's 7-0 win against Spalding University (Ky.). Cumberlands improved its record to 5-0 on the season.

Warren, a freshman from Caroll, N.H., scored five goals and had an assist in a 6-1 victory against Anna Maria College (Mass.). The forward also scored two goals and recorded two assists in the Hornets' 9-0 win against Hesser College (N.H.), for a total of 17 points during the week. Lyndon State is 2-0 on the season.

Men's Soccer Region Players of the Week
Scott Marshall, Corban College (Ore.) (I); Derrick Thames, Point Loma Nazarene University (Calif.) (II); Chris Johnson, Morningside College (Iowa) (III); Francis Quinn, York College (Neb.) (IV); Steven Whenry, Benedictine College (Kan.) (V); Adam Day, University of Science & Arts (Okla.) (VI); Armin Mujdzic, Grand View College (Iowa) (VII); Joel Trainer, Indiana Wesleyan University (VIII); H.P. McCracken, Geneva College (Pa.) (IX); Galen Light, University of Maine-Machas (X); Alex Mendy, King College (Tenn.) (XII); Ricardo Pierre-Louis, Lee University (Tenn.) (XIII); Bjorn Asbjornsson, Webber International University (Fla.) (XIV).

Women's Soccer Region Players of the Week
Alisha White, Evergreen State College (Wash.) (I); Shannon Coe, Azusa Pacific University (Calif.) (II); Jennifer Davis, Concordia University (Neb.) (III); Mattie Gallier, Sterling College (Kan.) (IV); Summer Rohe, Central Methodist University (Mo.) (V); Katy Swartzendruber, University of the Science & Arts (Okla.) (VI); Amanda Wilford, St. Ambrose University (Iowa) (VII); Rachel Wallace, Grace College (Ind.) (VIII); Kim Walker, Daemen College (N.Y.) (IX); Leanna Rice, Cumberland University (Tenn.) (XI); Jordan Beyer, Asbury College (Ky.) (XII); Katrina Blackwell, Louisiana State University-Shreveport (XIII); Kate Carver, Flagler College (Fla.) (XIV).

Natalja Tinina of Madonna University (Mich.), Emily Van Voorst of Dordt College (Iowa), and Dannielle Cathcart of Urbana University (Ohio) were named the NAIA Volleyball Player, Setter and Libero of the Week, respectively for the week ending September 11, 2005

Tinina, a native of Riga, Latvia, led her team to a perfect 4-0 record on the week, averaging 6.25 kills per game with a total of 75 in 12games played. The senior outsider hitter posted two 20-plus kill matches and finished with a .421 hitting percentage. Marinos also recorded 32 digs (2.67 per game) along with three aces.

Van Voorst, a sophomore from Rock Valley, Iowa, averaged 15.2 assists per game as Dordt went 2-0 during the week. The Defenders posted a 3-0 victory over Morningside College (Iowa) as well as a 3-0 upset against then-#7 College of St. Mary (Neb.). Van Voorst also recorded 13 digs and four blocks in the two matches. Dordt stands at 10-1 on the season.

Cathcart, a senior from Anna, Ohio, helped Urbana post a perfect 6-0 record on the week. In 20 games, she averaged 10 digs and had nine aces. Urbana recorded wins against Otterbein College (Ohio) (3-0), The College of Wooster (Ohio) (3-1 and 3-0), Westminster College (Pa.) (3-0), Muskingum College (Ohio) (3-1), and Point Park University (Pa.) (3-0). During the week, Cathcart had two 40+ dig matches and four 30+ dig matches.

Volleyball Region Players of the Week
Kathryn Ely, Albertson College (Idaho) (I); Kelsey Voetmann, Westmont College (Calif.) (II); Nancy Nyongesa, Dickinson State University (N.D.) (III); Christi Huigens, College of St. Mary (Neb.) (IV); Ana Mercado, Missouri Baptist University (V); Kali Hall, Southern Nazarene University (Okla.) (VI); Jenny Buelow, Ashford University (Iowa) (VII); Mary Brunner, Urbana University (Ohio) (IX); Molly Hall, Campbellsville University (Ky.) (XI); Sandy Tabor, Brevard College (N.C.) (XII); Latika Thomas, Brewton-Parker College (Ga.) (XIII); Janelle Marinos, Embry-Riddle University (Fla.) (XIV).

Volleyball Region Setters of the Week
Erin Cherrington, Albertson College (Idaho) (I); Allison Kincheloe, Azusa Pacific University (Calif.) (II); Annie Jankowski, College of St. Mary (Neb.) (IV); Jenifer Koelzer, Baker University (Kan.) (V); Whitney Johansen, Texas Wesleyan University (VI); Sheila Mercado, William Penn University (Iowa) (VII); Ashley Frost, Madonna University (Mich.) (VIII); Kelsey Jones, Cedarville University (Ohio) (IX); Kara Hellmann, Georgetown College (Ky.) (XI); Davina Dishner, University of Virginia's College at Wise (XII); Ashley Weider, Berry College (Ga.) (XIII); Carrie Arnete, Flagler College (Fla.) (XIV).

Volleyball Region Liberos of the Week
Valissa Sneck, Carroll College (Mont.) (I); Keri DeHaas, Vanguard University (Calif.) (II); Gail Klitz, Doane College (Neb.) (IV); Kendra Krier, Kansas Wesleyan University (IV); Megan Grebel, Lindenwood University (Mo.) (V); Melanie Connel, Southern Nazarene University (Okla.) (VI); Courtney Thomas, William Penn University (Iowa) (VII); Julie Brusie, Cornerstone University (Mich.) (VIII); Amy Eckenfels, Campbellsville University (Ky.) (XI); Kim Smith, Indiana University-Southeast (XII); Debbie Sooter, Brewton-Parker College (Ga.) (XIII); Dina Lamanna, Savannah College of Art and Design (Ga.) (XIV).