Bella LaPorta • Junior • Highland, Ill. • Volleyball  
Bella LaPorta averaged better than 3.9 kills and 5.2 digs per set last week over three matches. The junior put up two double-doubles, including a career high 28 digs against No. 19 Lewis University. She added two service aces and four blocks during the week.    

Sean Mitchell • RS-Sophomore • Independence, Mo. • Football 
Sean Mitchell led the Cardinal football team to a 30-13 homecoming win over Upper Iowa last week as the redshirt sophomore picked up 12 tackles and one sack. Late in the second quarter, he grabbed his third interception of the season that led to a Jewell touchdown on the following play to put the Cardinals up for good. 

The William Jewell Athletes of the Week recognition is presented by David Starns Insurance Agencies. One men's and one women's student-athlete is selected for performance during the previous week, unless one gender does not compete then two of the same may be selected. Selection is made by the athletic department administration.