April 11, 2012
MARGANSKI, COLANTUONO EARN SKYWAY PLAYER OF WEEK HONORS
  The Prairie State College Athletic Department was pleased to recently learn that two of its student-athletes were selected as Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Players of the Week in their respective sports.
Sophomore centerfielder Andrea Marganski (Peotone H.S.) was chosen as the league's softball player of the week while freshman right fielder Bobby Colantuono (T.F. South H.S.) earned the honors for baseball.
Marganski went 10-for-23 (.434 batting average) at the plate with nine RBIs, seven runs, a pair of long home runs, two walks and two stolen bases.
Most important of all, the 5-foot-5 Marganski helped pull the Pioneers to a 5-1 record for the week.
Marganski is currently hitting .385 on the year with an on base percentage of .411.
She also flawlessly handled all 10 chances she faced in centerfield.
Colantuono batted .421 for the week (8-for-19) with three RBIs, three runs and two walks.
The crowning achievement of his week-long efforts however was his perfect 10-of-10 performance in stolen base attempts.
Colantuono is currently ranked 11th nationally in stolen bases with 26 and has yet to be caught stealing on the campaign.
January 25, 2012
EDWARDS NAMED SKYWAY PLAYER OF THE WEEK FOR THIRD TIME
 Prairie State College sophomore guard Ryan Edwards (Walther Lutheran H.S.) ventured into uncharted waters Tuesday when she was named the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for an unprecedented third time this season.
Edwards earned her third league player of the week honor for the week ending January 22. Her latest selection also made her the first player to claim the accolade in consecutive weeks as the 5-foot-6 shooting guard was also selected for the week ending January 15.
In two games last week, Edwards totaled 46 points, six rebounds, five steals and four assists.
Her high-water mark for that stretch came in PSC’s 97-28 conference triumph over McHenry January 17. In that contest, Edwards dropped in 27 points, while collecting three rebounds, three steals and two assists.
Edwards, who is the leading scorer in the Skyway Conference (21.8 points per game in league play) currently owns a streak of nine straight games of scoring in double figures.
The Pioneers have compiled an overall record of 17-4 with a 4-1 mark in league action.
January 18, 2012
EDWARDS, LOCKHART GARNER WEEKLY HONORS
 The Prairie State College Athletic Department was pleased to recently learn that sophomore guard Ryan Edwards (Walther Lutheran H.S.) of the women’s basketball team and sophomore guard Chris Lockhart (Leo H.S.) of the men’s squad, both earned themselves honors for the week ending January 15.
Edwards was named both the NJCAA Region IV and Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week while Lockhart secured the nod for Skyway Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week.
Edwards turned in an outstanding effort in the Pioneers’ lone contest of the week, dropping in a career-high 28 points in PSC’s 71-32 win over Waubonsee January 10.
In that game, Edwards shot 11-of-16 from the field, draining six three-pointers, grabbing four rebounds and coming away with a pair of steals.
The Region IV award is Edwards’ first of the season.
Edwards has helped PSC to a 16-3 overall record and 3-0 mark in Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference action.
Lockhart, in his team’s only action of the week, torched visiting Waubonsee to the tune of a 31-point effort January 10.
Lockhart also earned Skyway weekly honor for the week ending December 4.
PSC’s men’s team currently owns a 9-9 overall mark.
December 7, 2011
LOCKHART, ZANDSTRA CLAIM SKYWAY PLAYER OF WEEK HONORS
 The Prairie State College Athletic Department was pleased to learn Tuesday that sophomore guard Chris Lockhart (Leo H.S.) and freshman center Danielle Zandstra (Heritage Christian H.S., Ind.) were each named the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Player of the Week for men’s and women’s basketball respectively for the week ending December 4.
For Lockhart, Tuesday’s notification was his second Skyway Player of the Week nod this season.
In three games during the week, Lockhart, who also claimed the honor for the week ending November 6, tallied 66 points, pulled down 15 rebounds, came away with eight steals and dished out six assists.
In consecutive contests vs. Ancilla and the St. Xavier JV, Lockhart posted 25-point efforts.
Lockhart also claimed an additional honor for the week as he was also selected NJCAA Region IV Player of the Week.
Zandstra recorded 29 points, 24 rebounds, eight blocks and seven steals in three games.
Her best effort of the week came in an 86-43 win over Wright on November 3. In that tilt, the 6-foot-1 Zandstra tallied 16 points, nine rebounds, four blocks and three steals.
November 14, 2011
WHITE EARNS REGION AND CONFERENCE PLAYER OF WEEK HONORS
 The Prairie State College Athletic Department was pleased to learn recently that sophomore forward Darius White (Tinley Park H.S.) of the men’s basketball team was selected both the NJCAA Region IV and Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Player of the Week for men’s basketball for the week ending November 13.
In two games during the course of the week, White tallied 31 points and 13 rebounds while blocking a pair of shots.
He recorded a week-high 17-points against DuPage November 12 and tallied 14 against Joliet on November 8.
October 31, 2011
STAS NAMED SKYWAY VOLLYEBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK
 The Prairie State College Athletic Department was pleased to learn recently that sophomore outside hitter Jessica Stas (Calumet Christian H.S.) was selected the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Volleyball Player of the Week for the week ending October30, 2011.
In three matches during the week, all of which resulted in PSC victories, Stas compiled 43 kills, 26 digs and five blocks.
Stas saved her best effort of the week for the Pioneers' five-set triumph over Black Hawk East on October 29. In that match, Stas delivered a career-high 24 kills while also chipping in 11 digs and a pair of blocks.
Stas is currently ranked 16th nationally in kills per set.
October 24, 2011
KELLEY SELECTED SKYWAY PLAYER OF THE WEEK FOR SECOND TIME
 For the second time this season, Prairie State College freshman libero /right-side hitter Kaitlyn Kelley (Oak Forest H.S.) has been selected the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Volleyball Player of the Week.
Kelley’s latest selection came for the week ending October 23. She was also named the inaugural Skyway Volleyball Player of the Week for the week ending September 4.
Kelley is the only two-time Skyway Player of the Week honoree in volleyball this season.
In three matches during the week, Kelley compiled 73 digs and three assists, helping the Pioneers to their first-ever Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Volleyball Tournament Championship.
Kelley’s best effort came in PSC’s five-set, tournament-clinching triumph over McHenry October 23.
In that match, the 5-foot-7 Kelley recorded 26 digs.
Kelley is currently ranked 34th nationally in digs per set, (4.89 per set). She was also selected to the Skyway All-Tournament Team.
October 17, 2011
PIONEERS LAND TWO SKYWAY ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
  The Prairie State College Athletic Department was pleased to learn recently that two of its student-athletes were selected as Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Athletes of the Week for the week ending October 16.
Sophomore forward Maggie Heldt (Crete-Monee H.S.) of the women's soccer team and freshman Muhammad Chattha (Niles North H.S.) of the men's cross country team both earned the honor.
Heldt scored five goals in two contests during the week, including four in a 9-1 conference win over Morton on Oct. 10. She currently leads the Pioneers with 18 goals and seven assists (43 points) and is ranked 22nd nationally in scoring.
Chattha led PSC to its first meet victory in program history at the Sauk Valley Invitational Oct. 15, while also earning the individual title in the eight-kilometer race.
October 10, 2011
TWO PIONEERS NAMED SKYWAY ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
  The Prairie State College Athletic Department was pleased to learn recently that two of its student-athletes were selected as Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Athletes of the Week for the week ending October 9.
Freshman setter Bridget O’ Shea (Marist H.S.) of the volleyball team and freshman forward Stefan Zindovic (XV Belgrade H.S., Serbia) of the men’s soccer team, were both selected after stellar performances throughout the week.
O’Shea compiled 199 assists in five matches throughout the week (39.8 per match and 11.7 per set). The 5-foot-5 O’Shea also registered a career-high 50 assists against Sauk Valley Oct. 8. She is currently ranked 17th nationally in assists per set (9.14).
Zindovic tallied three goals in two matches on the week, notching a pair of decisive markers in the Pioneers’ 5-3 win over Morton Oct 4. He currently has 12 goals and six assists on the season.
October 3, 2011
TWO PIONEERS NAMED SKYWAY ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
  The Prairie State College Athletic Department was pleased to learn recently that two of its student-athletes were selected as Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Athletes of the Week for the week ending October 2.
Sophomore midfielder Alex Jaramillo of the men’s soccer team, and sophomore Josh Martin (Crete-Monee H.S.) of the men's cross country team were both selected after stellar performances throughout the week.
Jaramillo scored goals in all three of PSC’s matches during the week while also recording a pair of assists.
Martin raced his way to a 28:22 five-mile effort at the Sean Earl Loyola University Invitational on October 2.
September 21, 2011
FOUR PIONEERS NAMED SKYWAY ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
   The Prairie State College Athletic Department was pleased to learn recently that four of its student-athletes were selected as Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Athletes of the Week for the week ending September 18.
Sophomore outside hitter Alexa Smerz (Bremen H.S.) of the PSC volleyball team, sophomore forward Allie Jimenez (Beecher H.S.) of the women’s soccer team, freshman Bobby Sloan (Mount Carmel H.S.) of the golf team and sophomore Josh Martin (Crete-Monee H.S.) of the cross country team were all selected after stellar performances throughout the week.
Smerz totaled 56 kills (11.2 per match) and 53 digs (10.6) in five matches during the week. She saved her best efforts for PSC’s win over Hill College (Texas) at the San Jacinto College Classic. In that match, Smerz compiled 15 kills and 16 digs.
Jimenez, who currently is tied for the team lead in goals with seven, notched tallies against both DuPage (Sept. 12) and Parkland (Sept. 15).
Sloan fired off a round of 75 in a Skyway Conference match at Deer Creek Golf Course in University Park on September 12 and earned medalist honors with a season-best round of 70 at the Skyway match at Mission Hills in Northbrook on September 14.
Martin raced his way to a 28:09 five-mile effort at the Concordia University (Wis.) Invitational on September 17.
September 12, 2011
ZINDOVIC SELECTED AS SKYWAY MEN’S SOCCER PLAYER OF WEEK
Following a week in which he tallied five goals in two games, Prairie State College freshman forward Stefan Zindovic (XV Belgrade H.S., Serbia) was named the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Men’s Soccer Player of the Week for the week ending September 11.
The 6-foot-1, 195-pound Zindovic scored once in Prairie State’s 2-0 triumph over conference foe Waubonsee on September 6 before finding the back of the net four times in PSC’s 12-2 win against Malcolm X on September 10.
Prairie State currently owns a 5-1 overall record and 2-0 mark in league action.
“Stefan has responded very well to what we have asked him to do this season,” Prairie State head coach David Spataru said. “He has also been one of our most dedicated players in terms of his participation and intensity level in workouts. This is a very a nice accomplishment for him.”
Zindovic currently has six goals on the season.
September 6, 2011
KELLEY SELECTED AS SKYWAY CONFERENCE PLAYER OF WEEK
The Prairie State College Athletic Department was pleased to learn recently that freshman libero Kaitlyn Kelley (Oak Forest H.S.) was named the inaugural Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Volleyball Player of the Week for the week ending September 4.
Kelley was ranked fourth nationally in digs per set as of September 4.
During the week of August 28 through September 4, Kelley, registered 68 digs and recorded 10 aces.
Kelley’s most impressive outing during that stretch came in the Pioneers’ four-set victory over conference rival Morton on September 1. In that match, the 5-foot-7 Kelley picked up 16 digs.
In 30 sets this season, Kelley has compiled 160 digs, good for a 5.3 average.
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