SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Coming off the opening week of Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) basketball contests, the Yellowjackets saw Reid Johnson (Chatfield, Minn./Chatfield) claim athlete of the week as the league announced its award winners Tuesday.
 
Johnson put together two massive outings to open UMAC play. In the opener against North Central, he saw 34 minutes coming off the bench and put up a career-best 33 points. He shot 61.1 percent from the field while adding seven three pointers, boosting the 'Jackets to an 89-87 win. Johnson shined once again Saturday, as the senior guard logged 30 points while adding seven rebounds to defeat Bethany Lutheran 84-80.
 
The Yellowjackets return home Wednesday as they host Northland in league action. The opening tipoff is set for 5:30 p.m. inside the Mertz.