Casey Trambly of Hastings College (Neb.), Jared Ratzlaff of McPherson College (Kan.) and Phil Schroer of Nebraska Wesleyan University were named the NAIA offensive, defensive and special teams football players of the week, respectively, for Saturday, October 8, 2005.
Trambly, 6'4", 204-lbs, led a Hastings offense that controlled the ball for 40 minutes in a 43-21 win against Dana College (Neb.). The senior quarterback threw for 132 yards (9-for-12) and rushed for another 114 yards on 17 carries. Trambly threw for one score and rushed for three more as the Broncos improved to 2-3 on the year.
Hailing from Fredonia, Kan., Ratzlaff recorded 10 total tackles in McPherson's 28-21 victory against Friends University (Kan.). The senior linebacker has one tackle for a loss and recovered a fumble for a 56-yard touchdown. The Bulldogs advanced to 4-1 on the season.
Schroer, a 6'2" freshman, helped Nebraska Wesleyan to a 19-12 overtime victory against Doane College (Neb.). The Lawrence, Neb. native blocked a PAT that was returned for a two-point defensive conversion in the first quarter. Later in the first quarter, he recovered a fumble on a punt return which resulted in a Nebraska Wesleyan field goal. With the score tied 12-12, Schroer blocked a 31-yard field goal attempt to send the game into overtime. The Prairie Wolves improved to 4-2.
Other Footbal Offensive Nominees-
Larry Aldridge, Dickinson State University (N.D.) (DAC); Darell Grames, Kansas Wesleyan University (KCAC); James Jackson, William Penn University (Iowa) (MSFA-MW); DeMarko James, Northwestern Oklahoma State University (CSFL); Demetric Phillips, Evangel University (Mo.) (HAAC); Antwain Reine', Walsh University (Ohio) (MSFA-ME); Kyle Samson, Montana State University-Northern (FC); Adrain Smith, Bethel College (Tenn.) (MSC).
Other Football Defensive Nominees-
Josiah Cravalho, Evangel University (Mo.) (HAAC); Nate Hite, Northwestern Oklahoma State University (CSFL); Erskine Jude, Iowa Wesleyan College (MSFA-MW); Scott Keller, Nebraska Wesleyan University (GPAC); Brian Kurtz, University of St. Francis (Ind.) (MSFA-ME); Kevin McElvaney, Dickinson State University (N.D.) (DAC); Gary Russell, University of the Cumberlands (Ky.) (MCS); Marc Samson, Montana State University-Northern (FC).
Other Football Special Teams Nominees-
Micah Cravalho, Evangel University (Mo.) (HAAC); Matt Hausheer, Urbana University (Ohio) (MSFA-ME); Brandon Hodnett, Kentucky Wesleyan College (MSC); Jens Jensen, Montana Tech of the University of Montana (FC); Ryan Smith, Ottawa University (Kan.) (KCAC); Nate Turnbull, William Penn University (Iowa) (MSFA-MW); Aaron Vermillion, Northwestern Oklahoma State University (CSFL).
Soccer Honors
Dusty Green of William Jewell College (Mo.) and Maria Ruiz of Park University (Mo.) have been named the NAIA Men's and Women's Soccer National Players of the Week for the week ending October 9, 2005.
Green recorded 11 points in William Jewell's two victories on the week. He netted a goal and assisted on another in a 3-2 victory against then- #23 Baker University (Kan.). The junior midfielder registered a hat trick and assisted on two other goals in an 8-0 victory against Culver-Stockton College (Mo.) The Kansas City, Mo. native helped the Cardinals improve to 6-4-1 overall.
A native of Madrid, Spain, Ruiz led Park to a 2-0 record on the week with six goals and three assists. Ruiz scored four goals against Oklahoma Wesleyan University and added two assists in the 10-0 win. The sophomore forward netted two more goals and one assist in a 5-1 win against Central Christian College (Kan.) as the Pirates improved to 7-5-2. Ruiz now has 20 goals on the season.
Men's Soccer Region Players of the Week:
Caleb Louvier, Corban College (Ore.) (I); J.P. McCarvel, Dominican University (Calif.) (II); Nedim Hasanbegovic, Hastings College (Neb.) (III); Wayne Johnson, Kansas Wesleyan University (IV); Hector Vallejo, Texas College (VI); Cling Mattingly, St. Ambrose University (Iowa) (VII); Joel Trainer, Indiana Wesleyan University (VIII); Dave Suski, St. Vincent College (Pa.) (IX); Darren Roberge, Lyndon State College (Vt.) (X); Seth Miller, Trevecca Nazarene University (Tenn.) (XI); Sean Fraser, Bethel College (Tenn.) (XII); Hjortur Hjartarsson, Auburn University Montgomery (Ala.) (XIII); Joe Yoffe, Embry-Riddle University (Fla.) (XIV).
Women's Soccer Region Players of the Week:
Jennifer Hughes, Concordia University (Ore.) (I); Amy Lawson, Westmont College (Calif.) (II); Sara Nessa, Northwestern College (Iowa) (III); Maria Ruiz, Park University (Mo.) (IV); Sara Figoni, Benedictine College (Kan.) (V); Debora Valeri, Northwood University (Texas) (VI); Melissa Painter, St. Xavier University (Ill.) (VII); Rebecca Stewart, Geneva College (Pa.) (IX); Erin O'callahan, University of Maine-Machias (X); Clare Sykes, Martin Methodist College (Tenn.) (XI); Aina Berg, Tennessee Wesleyan College (XII); Helga Osk Hannesdottir, Auburn University Montgomery (Ala.) (XIII); Katrina Morgan, Embry-Riddle University (Fla.) (XIV).
Volleyball Honors
Luren Baylon of Iowa Wesleyan College, Juliana Todescan of John Brown University (Ark.) and Amy Eckenfels of Campbellsville University (Ky.) were named the NAIA Volleyball Player, Setter and Libero of the Week, respectively, for the week ending October 9, 2005
Hailing from Lima, Peru, Baylon led Iowa Wesleyan with 5.51 kills per game (.462) in two matches. The senior middle hitter recorded 13 digs and six aces as the Tigers posted 3-0 wins against Viterbo University (Wis.) and St. Ambrose University (Iowa). Iowa Wesleyan improved to 12-6 on the season.
Todescan, a junior from Sao Paulo, Brazil averaged 14.63 assists per game to help John Brown to two victories on the week. The setter also recorded 20 digs and 10 kills in victories against College of the Southwest (N.M.) (3-0) and University of Texas-Permian Basin (3-2). John Brown improved to 20-4 overall.
A junior from Louisville, Ky., Eckenfels helped Campbellsville to a 3-3 record on the week. The libero averaged 9.9 digs per game, including two matches with 45 and 52 digs, to etch her name in the NAIA Top 10 list of most digs in a match. Eckenfels has had four matches this season with more than 40 digs. Campbellsville is currently 16-7 on the season.
Volleyball Region Players of the Week:
Claudia Jacobs, University of Great Falls (Mont.) (I); Katie Meledy, Bethany College (Calif.) (II); Renee Beiermann, Briar Cliff University (Iowa) (III); Katie Stockemer, Newman University (Kan.) (IV); Tricia Winter, McKendree College (Ill.) (V); Tatiane Silva, John Brown University (Ark.) (VI); Luren Baylon, Iowa Wesleyan College (VII); Rebekah Glass, Spring Arbor University (Mich.) (VIII); Jeannie Koester, Ohio Dominican University (IX); Molly Hall, Campbellsville University (Ky.) (XI); Jessica Suttles, Union College (Ky.) (XII); Casie Ploof, Reinhardt College (Ga.) (XIII); Kathryn Kerner, Warner Southern College (Fla.) (XIV).
Volleyball Region Setters of the Week:
Erin Cherrington, Albertson College (Idaho) (I); Kat Durnbaugh, Bethany College (Calif.) (II); Rachel Hagerman, Doane College (Neb.) (III); Gabriela Carvalho, Park University (Mo.) (IV); Lindsay Neal, Graceland University (Iowa) (V); Juliana Todescan, John Brown University (Ark.) (VI); Traci Looby, St. Xavier University (Ill.) (VII); Holly Punches, Cornerstone University (Mich.) (VIII); Cara Metz, Urbana University (Ohio) (IX); Jenna Richardson, Campbellsville University (Ky.) (XI); Amanda Bowling, Union College (Ky.) (XII); Katie Thornton, Lee University (Tenn.) (XIII).
Volleyball Region Libero of the Week:
Bree Riet, Westminster College (Utah) (I); Brittany Brown, Azusa Pacific University (Calif.) (II); Ashley Brassfield, Dakota State University (S.D.) (III); Keesha Cooper, Newman University (Kan.) (IV); Tracey Abell, Missouri Baptist University (V); Christine Wells, John Brown University (Ark.) (VI); Stephanie Huppenthal, St. Xavier University (Ill.) (VII); Julie Brusie, Cornerstone University (Mich.) (VIII); Brienne Dvorsky, St. Vincent College (Pa.) (IX); Amy Eckenfels, Campbellsville University (Ky.) (XI); Angela Montreuil, King College (Tenn.) (XII); Courtney Williams, Lee University (Tenn.) (XIII); Sarah Spraggins, Flagler College (Fla.) (XIV).
