CORVALLIS, Ore. – Two Eastern Oregon University student-athletes have been named Cascade Collegiate Conference Players of the Week for their standout performances during competition from January 13–19, 2025.

Men's Basketball – Offensive Player of the Week
Garrett Hawkes, a junior guard from Ashton, Idaho, was recognized as the CCC Men's Basketball Offensive Player of the Week after leading the Mountaineers to dominant victories over Warner Pacific University (103-78) and Multnomah University (105-80).

Hawkes delivered stellar numbers, shooting 62.2 percent from the field and scoring 63 points across the three contests. He also contributed 14 rebounds, nine assists, three blocks, and two steals in 93 total minutes of play.

Men's Wrestling – Wrestler of the Week
Darrian Hoobery, ranked No. 17 nationally in the 285-pound weight class, was named the CCC Men's Wrestler of the Week following a commanding performance at the Evergreen Open.

The junior from Weiser, Idaho, dominated the heavyweight division, finishing with an undefeated record en route to the individual championship. Hoobery opened the tournament with a technical fall victory over Linfield's Julian Ortiz before securing pins in both the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds. In the championship match, he capped off the weekend with a decisive 14-3 major decision over Garrett Olbrich of Pacific University.