Pioneers of the Week
Justin Blazek (Football) and Emma Carlson (Volleyball)
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Justin Blazek -- Senior -- Naperville, Ill. / Neuqua Valley -- Defensive Line
Blazek and the UW-Platteville defense dominated in a 22-7 win over UW-Oshkosh on Nov. 4. He finished with eight total tackles, including 1.5 sacks and three tackles for loss. Blazek added two more quarterback hurries and broke up a pass. His biggest play of the day came early in the fourth quarter as he forced and recovered a fumble as the Titans were inside the UW-Platteville five-yard line. *Named WIAC Football Defensive Player of the Week |
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Emma Carlson -- Junior -- Dixon, Ill. / Dixon -- Outside Hitter In a pair of wins during the week, Carlson led the Pioneers with 4.71 kills per set. She began the week with an 11-kill performance against Edgewood College (Wis.) before tallying 22 in a sweep over UW-Stout on Nov. 3. Carlson hit .306 between the two matches, including .450 in the win over the Blue Devils. She added 3.29 digs per set, including 15 against Edgewood. *Named WIAC Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week |
Other's Nominated:
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Will Straka -- Sophomore -- Mineral Point, Wis. / Mineral Point -- Linebacker |
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Brandt Stare -- Junior -- Naperville, Ill. / Neuqua Valley -- Wide Reciever |
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Kierney McDonald -- Sophomore -- Taylor Ridge, Ill. / Rockridge -- Middle Blocker |
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Madison Way -- Freshman -- Blaine, Minn. / Blaine -- Goalkeeper |
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David Cushman -- Junior -- Whitewater, Wis. / Whitewater |