via NAIA press release/website

Players of the week are evaluated on their performance during the week prior to the announcement. Each player is selected out of a pool of conference, group and Continental Athletic Conference (Independents) award winners.

Week 1 (February 28, 2023)

Offensive Player of the Week: Chase Jackson, Webber International (Fla.)

Jackson was on fire offensively last week as he led the Warriors to a 3-0 record, racking up 22 points in three games. He tallied five goals in a 19-10 victory over No. 4 Aquinas. He totaled eight points in total against Aquinas as well as Thomas More.

Nominees: Chase Jackson, Webber International (Fla.); Paul Gordon, Benedictine (Kan.); Jon Jardis, Aquinas (Mich.)

Defensive Player of the Week: Hunter Scott, Webber International (Fla.)

Scott continues to be a leader on Webber’s defense as he won 46 of his 60 face off attempts last week. He tallied a team-high 12 ground balls against Madonna as well as No. 4 Aquinas.

Nominees: Joseph Bianchi, Benedictine (Kan.); Hunter Scott, Webber International (Fla.); Sam Bowling, Concordia (Mich.)