SAINT PAUL, Minn. – The Upper Midwest Athletic Conference released its award winners for the week of Sept. 9-15 in an announcement Tuesday, and two Yellowjackets received citations.
 
Earning volleyball's defensive player of the week honors was senior Jenna Anderson (Bemidji, Minn./Bemidji) from the Yellowjacket volleyball team, while Nate Burke (Duluth, Minn./Denfeld) from the Yellowjacket men's golf team received golfer of the week plaudits.
 
Anderson continues to lead the defensive efforts for the Yellowjackets. Entering in the Macalester Tournament over the weekend, she scooped 107 digs across four matches, aiding the 'Jackets to a 3-1 record over the weekend. UWS has entered three tournaments so far in 2024, and she has averaged nearly 100 digs in each weekend. With this honor, Anderson has been named the defensive player of the week for all three weeks of the 2024-25 season.
 
Burke dominated the course over the last week. Seeing action at the UMAC Preview Thursday, He finished the day with a one-over 73, ending in a tie of first place. Heading into a playoff hole to determine the individual medalist, he sunk a putt that caught just enough of the right edge of the cup, emerging as the top finisher of the event. Entering Saturday's first round of the Frank Wrigglesworth Invite, Burke spearheaded the Yellowjackets with a four-over 75, sitting in a tie of 11th place. His last four holes resulted in three birdies, ending round one on a high note.
 
The Yellowjacket volleyball team enters their final tournament of the year before entering UMAC action. Playing three matches at the 2024 Wartburg Invitational, the 'Jackets begin with facing Coe Friday at 7 p.m.
 
The Yellowjacket men's golf team returns to the course this weekend, taking part in the Midwest Region Classic. Tee times begin Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at Brighton Dale Golf Course in Kansasville.