SAINT PAUL, Minn. – The Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) recognized two Superior athletes on their weekly award list for Mar. 17-23, the league announced Tuesday.
 
Senior Ben Welle (Melrose, Minn./Melrose) was named the league's pitcher of the week, while junior Igor Guetten Chaves (Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil/Colégio Adventista) claimed the north division's tennis athlete of the week.
 
Guetten Chaves picked up a victory at No.1 singles Saturday against the No. 14 ranked Gustavus Adolphus Golden Gusties, taking down Takura Mhwandagara 7-5, 6-2. Saturday's win marked his fourth victory in his last five matches.
 
Once again Welle shined in his last outing. Facing off against Northland College, he pitched a complete game shutout, allowing just two hits while striking out four. Welle now leads the team and the league in innings pitched (32.2) while sitting third in the UMAC in strikeouts (29).
 
The Yellowjacket men's tennis team hits the road Saturday to face Concordia College. The opening serve inside Courts Plus Community Fitness is set for 4 p.m.
 
The Yellowjacket baseball team is back in action Wednesday, taking on Martin Luther in UMAC play. Game one of the three-game series is set for 7 p.m. at the NBC Spartan Sports Complex.