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Landmark Announces Athletes of the Week

TOWSON, Md. - The Landmark Conference has released the Athletes of the Week. The conference will recognize a student-athlete for each sport based on their contributions to their team throughout the season.

For the fall season, field hockey, football, soccer, and volleyball will be announced on Monday, followed by cross country, golf, and tennis on Tuesday.

  • Men's Athlete of the Week: Derick Blair (Susquehanna University)
    Derick Blair delivered an outstanding performance for Susquehanna University at the Lebanon Valley Dutchmen Invitational on Saturday, capturing the individual title in the Men’s 8K. Blair crossed the finish line in an impressive 25:45.4, leading the field and securing the top overall finish. 

    Women's Athlete of the Week: Allison Sponseller (Susquehanna University) 
    Allison Sponseller posted a top-10 finish at the Lebanon Valley Dutchmen Invitational, placing 10th overall with a sub-20-minute 5K of 19:49.0 to lead a strong showing for Susquehanna. 

  • Offensive Athlete of the Week: Gabby Campbell (Juniata College)
    Gabby Campbell totaled three goals and one assist during Juniata’s perfect 3-0 week, scoring in all three contests. She highlighted the week with the game-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over SUNY Brockport and added an assist in the Eagles’ 5-4 win over Allegheny.

    Defensive Athlete of the Week: Lily DeBlasio (Elizabethtown College)
    Lily DeBlasio helped Elizabethtown open the season 2-1, recording 23 saves with a .767 save percentage across three starts. She made eight saves in a 2-1 win over Widener, including a crucial third-quarter penalty stroke save, and played 45 scoreless minutes in a 4-0 win over Simmons. DeBlasio capped the week with a career-high 15 saves against No. 16 Franklin & Marshall.
     

  • Offensive Athlete of the Week: Ivan Foreman (Juniata College) 
    Ivan Foreman powered the Juniata offense with a career-high 208 rushing yards and a touchdown on 19 carries, while adding two catches for 13 yards. His breakout performance ranked him third nationally in rushing yards and earned him a spot on the D3football.com Team of the Week. 

    Defensive Athlete of the Week: Brayden Nolan (Susquehanna University)
    Brayden Nolan led the Susquehanna defense with 12 total tackles, including seven solo stops, against Union (N.Y). Nolan was a disruptive presence throughout the game, recording four tackles for loss totaling 14 yards, while helping the River Hawks’ defense hold Union to just 211 total yards. 

    Specialist Athlete of the Week: Bezy Nwanonyiri (Susquehanna University)
    Bezy Nwanonyiri delivered a game-winning play in Susquehanna's thrilling 23-17 overtime victory over Union (N.Y). After Jaydon Handy blocked a 40-yard field goal attempt, Nwanonyiri scooped up the loose ball and raced 65 yards for a walk-off touchdown, securing the River Hawks’ season-opening victory in dramatic fashion. 

  • Men's Athlete of the Week: Tyler Lynch (Goucher College)
    Tyler Lynch finished tied for fifth overall at the Dickinson Fall Invitational, shooting a two-day total of 140 (-4). He opened with a 69 (-3), tying Goucher’s program record for the best score relative to par, before carding a 71 (-1) in the second round to finish as the Gophers’ top performer. 

    Women's Athlete of the Week: Heidi Wegscheider (Moravian University)
    Heidi Wegscheider earned medalist honors at the Northampton Cup, shooting a 78 (+6) before winning on the second playoff hole. She finished first among 33 golfers, recording two birdies and eight pars while helping Moravian place second out of seven teams. The victory marked the fourth tournament title of her career.

  • Offensive Athlete of the Week: Jason Green-Adams (Goucher College)
    Jason Green-Adams wasted little time making an impact for Goucher, scoring in his collegiate debut to help spark a 2-0-1 start for the Gophers. The first-year forward closed the week with a two-goal performance, bringing his total to three goals and six points through his first three collegiate games. His impressive debut week left him tied for the conference lead in both goals and points.

    Defensive Athlete of the Week: James Mayo (University of Scranton)
    James Mayo anchored Scranton’s back line during a 2-0 week, helping the Royals post back-to-back shutouts. He helped hold No. 16 Messiah to just five shots and one on goal in a 1-0 victory before scoring the opening goal in a 3-0 win at Muhlenberg, while helping limit the Mules to just two shots on goal.

  • Offensive Athlete of the Week: Amelia Kopp (Susquehanna University)
    Amelia Kopp helped Susquehanna to a 2-0 week, contributing to both victories. She recorded an assist in a 4-0 win over Pitt-Greensburg before delivering the game-winning goal in a 2-1 victory over Waynesburg. Kopp finished the week with one goal, one assist, and three points across two starts.

    Defensive Athlete of the Week: Ella Smith (Elizabethtown College)
    Ella Smith helped Elizabethtown to a 1-0-1 record, totaling 21 saves across two contests. She recorded a career-high 15 saves in a 1-1 draw against Franklin & Marshall before adding six saves in a 2-1 road victory over Lebanon Valley.

  • Athlete of the Week: Molly Mishinkash (Juniata College)
    Molly Mishinkash helped Juniata to a 2-1 weekend, highlighted by wins over No. 19 Christopher Newport and No. 25 NYU. She finished the weekend with a .489 hitting percentage, totaling 27 kills and nine blocks across 11 sets. Mishinkash was also named to the Captains Classic All-Tournament Team. 

    Defensive Athlete of the Week: Emma Rizzutto (Elizabethtown College)
    Emma Rizzutto helped Elizabethtown to a 2-1 start, recording double-digit digs in all three matches and totaling 57 digs in the week. She posted a career-high twenty-one digs in a 3-1 victory over York (Pa.) and added twenty digs in a 3-1 win over Ursinus.