Elexis Schlossarek – Soccer
Idaho junior midfielder Elexis Schlossarek scored the lone goal for the Vandals with a diving header in the Big Sky Tournament title game against Northern Colorado Sunday at Guy Wicks Field. The Vandals lost to the Bears on penalty kicks. Idaho’s season came to an abrupt end, but the Vandals set program records for goals, assists, points and shutouts. They also tied the program record for wins in a season with 14.
Deon Watson – Football
Idaho junior tight end/wide receiver Deon Watson had seven catches for 109 yards and two touchdowns in the Vandals’ 52-45 loss to South Alabama Saturday in Mobile, Alabama. The Vandals, who sit at eighth in the Sun Belt Conference, stand at 3-6 overall and 2-4 in Sun Belt play. Idaho will play Appalachian State at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Kibbie Dome.
Maryann Kok Cher Ling – Swim
Freshman swimmer Maryann Kok Cher Ling continued her great season Saturday in the Vandals’ duel with Seattle University in Seattle. Kok Cher Ling placed first in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 24.09 seconds and won the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 53.34 seconds. Kok Cher Ling was also a member of both first-place relay teams. After a 160-102 win, the Vandals will turn their attention to the Phil Hansel Invite Nov. 19-21 in Houston.
Connie Ballestero – Women’s Basketball
During the Idaho women’s basketball team’s 93-58 win over Lewis-Clark State College Friday night at Memorial Gym, senior guard Connie Ballestero was on fire from the start and finished the contest with 17 points. Ballestero shot 4 of 7 from the field and 4 of 5 from 3-point range. The Vandals will play UC Santa Barbara at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Memorial Gym.
Jenna Ellis – Volleyball
Idaho’s 3-1 win over Eastern Washington Saturday night at Memorial Gym was led by the seniors, especially defensive specialist Jenna Ellis. Ellis recorded 14 digs in her final regular season home match and became the first Vandal to surpass 1,500 career digs. The win put the Vandals in sole possession of first place in the Big Sky Conference North division. Idaho finishes the regular season this week, starting with North Dakota at 5 p.m. Thursday in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and then Northern Colorado at 11 a.m. Saturday in Greeley, Colorado.