CORVALLIS, Ore. –
The following 10 Cascade Collegiate Conference student-athletes have been recognized as the CCC Players of the Week for their performances during competition from October 12 – 18, 2026.
Men’s Cross Country – Runner
No. 23-ranked Corban University’s Jack Gladfelter was named the CCC Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Week.
Gladfelter, a senior from Port Angeles, Wash., had an outstanding run at the Linfield George Oja Invitational. He won the 8K in 23:26 to win against 401 runners. He bested his own 8K program record by 23 seconds while outrunning several NCAA Dl competitors.
Women’s Cross Country – Runner
The Evergreen State College’s Alauna Carstens named the CCC Women’s Cross Country Runner of the Week for the third time this season.
Carstens, a senior from Shelton, Wash., delivered a standout performance at the Linfield George Oja Invitational, winning the 6K race in 20:38.5 among 320 competitors. She claimed the individual title by more than 14 seconds.
Men’s Golf – Golfer
(RV) Lewis-Clark State’s Carson Clinton was named the CCC Men’s Golfer of the Week.
Clinton, a freshman from Chelan, Wash., had a tremendous showing in his collegiate debut. He carded rounds of 69-71-69 to finish The Warrior Fall Invitational 7-under and win by four strokes. He birdied 12 of his 54 holes, including the first hole of his collegiate career and the final hole of the tournament.
Men’s Soccer – Defensive Player
College of Idaho’s Yago Gonzalez was named the CCC Men’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week.
Gonzalez, a junior goalkeeper from Hoosac Falls, NY., had a standout weekend for the Yotes, leading to 2-1 victories over Oregon Tech and No. 15-ranked Southern Oregon University. He played full time in the net across both matches, recording 13 saves for a .867 save percentage.
Men’s Soccer – Offensive Player
College of Idaho’s Carter Griffith was named the CCC Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week.
Griffith, a junior forward from Boise, Idaho, helped lead the Yotes to a pair of 2-1 victories over Oregon Tech and No. 15-ranked Southern Oregon University. He scored both goals against the Owls to secure the win and finished the weekend with an .800 shot on goal percentage.
Women’s Soccer – Defensive Player
No. 22-ranked College of Idaho’s Molly McCabe was named the CCC Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week.
McCabe, a junior goalkeeper from Boise, Idaho, led the Yotes to wins over Oregon Tech (1-0) and Southern Oregon University (3-1). She played the full time in goal, recording seven saves across both matches for a .875 save percentage.
Women’s Soccer – Offensive Player
Corban University’s Kate Dickson was named the CCC Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week.
Dickson, a sophomore forward from Junction City, Ore., helped lead the Warriors to a 4-1 victory over Bushnell University. She recorded her first career hat trick and assisted on the Warriors’ other goal, contributing to all four goals in the win. Dickson also finished with a perfect shot-on-goal percentage.
Volleyball – Attacker
Walla Walla University’s Sahara Browning was named the CCC Attacker of the Week.
Browning, a senior outside hitter from Walla Walla, Wash., delivered an outstanding weekend for the Wolves. She recorded 39 kills (4.88 k/s) for a .317 attack percentage. She also added 26 digs, eight blocks, and two service aces in her well rounded performances.
Volleyball – Defender
No. 8-ranked College of Idaho’s Avery Lewis was named the CCC Defender of the Week.
Lewis, a freshman libero from Mandeville, La., had a fantastic weekend for the Yotes. She tallied 42 digs (5.25 d/s) and three service aces across eight sets in C of I victories over Bushnell University (3-0) and No. 5-ranked Corban University (3-2).
Volleyball – Setter
No. 8-ranked College of Idaho’s Shaynee McWilliams was named the CCC Setter of the Week for the fifth time this season.
McWilliams, a sophomore setter from Meridian, Idaho, had another outstanding weekend for the Yotes. She recorded 73 assists (9.13 a/s), 18 digs, four service aces, and two blocks in C of I victories over Bushnell University (3-0) and No. 5-ranked Corban University (3-2).