September 24th Athletes Of The Week

Volleyball Athlete of the Week

Aly Dawson

Freshman

Iowa Western Community College

6-foot freshman Aly Dawson hit a total of 71 kills this week, with a game high 17 kills against West Plains to keep Iowa Western on a winning streak and to earn this week's Athlete of the Week. Dawson also tallied 11 aces and averaged 3.74 kills per set. Dawson was not only an offensive threat, but added on the defensive side too. Dawson had 65 digs and 4 and a half blocks this past week. The Reivers are now 19-3 on the season.

Men's Soccer Offensive Athlete of the Week

John Krause

Freshman

Marshalltown Community College

Marshalltown won two conference matchups this past week because of the efforts of freshman forward, John Krause. Krause scored the game-winning goal in a 2-1 win over NIACC this last weekend to earn him the Offensive Athlete of the Week. Krause also assisted on two goals in a 4-2 win over Iowa Lakes. Krause has scored five goals and has four assists, putting him at 14 points on the season.

Men's Soccer Defensive Athlete of the Week

Matthieu Braem

Freshman

Iowa Western Community College

Iowa Western remained undefeated this past week due to the strong defense displayed by freshman defender Matthieu Braem. Braem has been a part of all seven of Iowa Western's shutouts this season to win this week's Defensive Athlete of the Week. Braem hasn't let a goal be scored while he has been on the field. To add to the numbers, Braem has three assists.

Women's Soccer Athlete of the Week

Celia Jimenez

Freshman

Iowa Western Community College

Freshman forward Celia Jimenez is leading the way for Iowa Western this season. Jimenez scored two goals this past week in a conference matchup against ranked Iowa Central to earn her the Athlete of the Week. Jimenez's two goals led the Reivers to a 2-0 win. This season, Jimenez has tallied six goals and five assists, totaling her at 17 points in seven games.

Football Athlete of the Week

Devante Averette

Sophomore

Ellsworth Community College

Sophomore linebacker Devante Averette once again has shown his skills for Ellsworth to earn him this week's Athlete of the Week. Averette had a total of 19 tackles with 17 of them being unassisted in last weekend's game against Iowa Central. Averette also had five tackles for a loss, two sacks, and one forced fumble.