Male Athlete of the Week

 

Troy Keller

Sport:  Wrestling

College:  Niagara County Community College

Hometown:  North Tonawanda, NY

Troy became the program's fifth-ever National Champion at this past weekend's NJCAA Wrestling Championships in Council Bluffs, Iowa.  Keller, who went a perfect 5-0 at the tournament, also broke the school's all-time wins record with 90 victories to his credit besting the previous mark of 88 held by Shay Shive. In addition, Keller also holds the record for the most technical falls in school history. 

 

Female Athlete of the Week

 

Jaida Washington

Sport:  Basketball

College:  Tompkins Cortland Community College

Hometown:  Elmira, NY

Jaida had three huge games against top competition this week, including two in the MSAC playoffs. In two games against Finger Lakes and one against Onondaga she averaged 19.7 points, 19.3 rebounds, 6.3 blocks, 1.3 assists, and 1 steal per game while helping the Panthers advance to the conference championship game for the first time in program history. Her triple-double of 17 points, 16 rebounds, and 13 blocks in the semifinal against Onondaga led the Panthers to the win over the Lazers.