GNAC Weekly Honors for February 23, 2009

Lasell senior Jose Guitian and Emerson junior Jeremy Shannon were named GNAC Men's Basketball Co-Players of the Week and Lasell freshmen Javon Williams earned GNAC Rookie of the Week. Mount Ida junior Cherie Parisi and Rivier junior Jess Mellen were selected GNAC Women's Basketball Co-Players of the Week and Emerson sophomore Lauren Zaniboni was named GNAC Rookie of the Week. Saint Joseph (CT) senior Sarah Wheeler and Saint Joseph's (ME) freshmen were selected GNAC Women's Co-Swimmers of the Week and Saint Joseph (CT) freshmen Mary Provencher was named GNAC Rookie of the Week. Rivier junior Zach Hansen was selected GNAC Men's Volleyball Player of the Week and Lasell freshmen Trevor Foster was named GNAC Rookie of the Week.

February 24, 2009

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Co-Players of the Week

Jeremy Shannon Emerson Jr Lowell, MA

Shot 71% from the field making 17 of 24 shots including 2-3 three-pointers. Had 27 defensive rebounds and five steals while playing all 80 minutes in the two regulation games. (Points 50 Rebounds 28 Assists 13)

Jose Guitian Lasell Sr Miami, Fl

Guitian finished the regular season with another incredible week for Lasell, averaging 21 points, 14 rebounds, and 2 blocks per game in two GNAC competitions. Guitian dominated with 26 points, 17 rebounds and 4 blocks against Emerson, then added 16 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists and a block at St. Joe's Me. (Points 42 Rebounds 28 Assists 4)

Rookie of the Week

Javon Williams Lasell Fr Mattapan, MA
Williams had a spectacular week for the Lasers, averaging 13.5 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 blocks per GNAC contest. He recorded a double-double against Emerson with 17 points and 11 boards, also blocking 3 shots, then put in 10 points and picked up five boards against St. Joe's (Me.). Williams shot 52.3% from the field and 100% from the free throw line. (Points 27 Rebounds 16 Assists 1)

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Co-Players of the Week

Cherie Parisi Mount Ida Jr South Attleboro, MA

Junior forward Cherie Parisi (South Attleboro, MA/Attleboro) netted her 1,000th point as a Mustang in their final game of the season against Suffolk University. She is the third player in Mount Ida College women's basketball history to accomplish this feat. (Points 34 Rebounds 23 Assists 10)

Jess Mellen Rivier Jr Rockland, MA

In a 2-win week for the Raiders, Mellen filled up the stat sheet. She averaged 15 points, 13.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 6.5 steals per game. She had 2 double-doubles on the week. Mellen shot 50% from the field (12-24). (Points 30 Rebounds 27 Assists 11)

Rookie of the Week

Lauren Zaniboni Emerson So San Diego, CA
Lauren shot 60% from the field and grabbed eight offensive and six defensive rebounds while adding two blocks in Emerson's only game of the week. Emerson's 18 wins is the best single season total in the history of the program. (Points 16 Rebounds 14 Assists 1)

WOMEN'S SWIMMING

Co-Swimmers of the Week

Sarah Wheeler Saint Joseph (CT) So Winchendon Springs, Mass.

Wheeler was a part of five school-records set at the New England Championships including the 200 free relay, 100-fly, 400 medley relay, 200 Medley relay, and 400 free relay, she took 7th in the 100 fly and 400 IM, winning her heat in both events.

Hannah Gajewski Saint Joseph's (ME) FR Biddeford, ME

Gajewski advanced to the finals in three events at the New England Championships and set a new program record in the 200-IM with a 2:24.56 effort and her preliminary time of 1:06.81 in the 100-IM was a new team-best. The freshman also swam a leg for the 10th place 800-Free Relay team and helped the group post a new team record with a 8:41.72 time in the competition.

Rookie of the Week

Mary Provencher Saint Joseph (CT) Fr West Hartford, Conn.
Provencher was named All- New England as she took fifth in the 100-IM with a school- freshman-record of 1:07.60. She was also a part of four relay school-records in the 200 free, 200 Medley, 400-free and 400 Medley relay.

MEN'S VOLLEYBALL

Player of the Week

Zach Hansen Rivier College Jr Shelton, CT

Zach Hansen led the #5 Raiders to a great 3-1 victory over the #8 Newbury College Nighthawks. Hansen directed the offense with 14.5 assists per game while picking up 13 digs and adding 2 aces in the victory, extending the Raiders win streak to 16 games. (Kills 2 Assists 70 Digs 13 Blocks 3)

Rookie of the Week

Trevor Foster Lasell Fr Ashford, CT
Foster had a fantastic week at the net for Lasell, averaging 2.08 kills and 1.08 blocks per set. Foster led the Lasers with 8 solo blocks against Emmanuel, adding 8 kills and 2 service aces. He also put down 8 kills against Daniel Webster, 6 kills against Mount Ida, and 5 kills against Endicott in a 3-1 week for Lasell. (Kills 27 Assists 0 Digs 2 Blocks 14)