LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University is proud to announce that two student-athletes have been named Cascade Collegiate Conference Players of the Week for their outstanding performances in competition over the past week.
Liv Wieber - Women's Wrestler of the Week
No. 17-ranked Eastern Oregon University's Liv Wieber was named the CCC Women's Wrestler of the Week after an impressive showing at the Warrior Open.
Competing in the 145-pound weight class, the junior from Boise, Idaho, went 4-1 to claim second place in a highly competitive tournament. Wieber, ranked No. 3 in her weight class, secured a marquee win over No. 13-ranked Maia Crumb of No. 7 Indiana Tech, with her lone loss coming to No. 2-ranked Emma Walker of No. 9 Campbellsville.
Justin Krabbenhoft - Men's Field Athlete of the Week
On the men's side, Eastern Oregon University's Justin Krabbenhoft earned CCC Men's Indoor Field Athlete of the Week honors after a standout performance in the Lauren McCluskey men's heptathlon. The senior multi-event athlete from Metaline Falls, Wash., took first place with 5,140 points, a total that ranks third in EOU history. His performance also positions him as the No. 2-ranked heptathlete in the NAIA this season