Men's Lacrosse Pair Claims MIAA Weekly Honors

Two Hope College men's lacrosse players have been selected as MIAA Athletes of the Week: junior Luke Wierengo and sophomore Jack Balmforth.

Balmforth (Livonia, Michigan / Detroit Catholic Central HS) is the MIAA Men's Lacrosse Defensive Athlete of the Week for the first time in his career.

Wierengo (Northville, Michigan / Northville) is the MIAA Men's Lacrosse Specialist of the Week for the first time in his career.

Balmforth recorded a .614 save percentage and a 8.5 goals-against average during two overtime games last week.

The sophomore goalkeeper totaled 13 saves and two ground balls during a 9-8 overtime victory against Oberlin College (Ohio) on Wednesday at Van Andel Soccer Stadium.

Balmforth totaled 14 saves and a season-high three ground balls during a 9-8 overtime loss at unbeaten Lake Forest College (Ill.) on Saturday.

Wierengo anchored Hope's protection of Balmforth during two non-league matches.

The long-stick midfielder and business major averaged 2.5 ground balls and 2.0 caused turnovers against Oberlin and Lake Forest.

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Players Mentioned

#29 Jack Balmforth: G; 5' 11"; Sophomore; Business

#7 Luke Wierengo: LSM; 6' 2"; Junior; Business

Players Mentioned

#29 Jack Balmforth
: 5' 11"; Sophomore; Business
: G

#7 Luke Wierengo
: 6' 2"; Junior; Business
: LSM

Players Mentioned

#29 Jack Balmforth

#7 Luke Wierengo

Players Mentioned

#29 Jack Balmforth

#7 Luke Wierengo