Pope and Dean Earn WLAX Weekly Honors
The Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) has announced its latest Women's Lacrosse Player of the Week awards, presented by Tarkett Sports Construction. Student-athletes are nominated by their host institutions and selected via a vote by the conference's sports information directors.
This week's accolades highlight a senior attacker who fueled a high-powered offense and a sophomore defender whose takeaway clinic helped secure a piece of conference history.
Offensive Player of the Week
Jada Pope, Indiana Tech
(Sr., A - Brownsburg, Ind.)
Jada Pope takes home Offensive Player of the Week honors after leading the Warriors to a perfect 2-0 week. Pope was the ultimate facilitator and finisher, racking up 12 points across victories over Bethel and Madonna. Her vision was on full display as she tallied 7 assists to go along with 5 goals. Beyond her scoring production, Pope proved her value in the transition game, collecting 4 ground balls and forcing 3 turnovers to keep the momentum firmly in Indiana Tech's favor.
Defensive Player of the Week
Olivia Dean, Marian (Ind.)
(So., D - Fishers, Ind.)
For the third consecutive week, Olivia Dean has been named the Defensive Player of the Week. Dean delivered a masterclass in a high-stakes matchup against Lawrence Tech, recording a staggering 7 caused turnovers. Her ability to disrupt the Blue Devils' rhythm was the deciding factor in the Knights' 13-9 victory, a win that officially clinched a share of the WHAC Championship for Marian.
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Player of the Week Archive
| Date | Offensive | Defensive |
| 4/20 | Jada Pope, Indiana Tech | Olivia Dean, Marian (Ind.) |
| 4/13 | Michelle Farrell, Indiana Tech | Olivia Dean, Marian (Ind.) |
| 4/6 | Michelle Farrell, Indiana Tech | Olivia Dean, Marian (Ind.) |
| 3/30 | Alyson Walendzak, Lawrence Tech | Lilliana Rivera, Indiana Tech |
| 3/23 | Sophia Davis, Aquinas | Michelle Farrell, Indiana Tech |
| 3/16 | Alyson Walendzak, Lawrence Tech | Maddie Reel, Bethel |
| 3/9 | Alyson Walendzak, Lawrence Tech | LeeAnn Johnson, Madonna |
| 3/2 | Bella Louwerse, Lawrence Tech | Madison Gugala, Lawrence Tech |
| 2/23 | Maizie Holmes, Aquinas | Olivia Vitantonio, Madonna |
| 2/16 | No nominees | No nominees |
| 2/9 | No nominees | Madison Gugala, Lawrence Tech |











