Defensive Player of the Week
Gigi Parlante / FY / Penn College /Williamsport, Pa. / St. John Neumann
Parlante nearly recorded a triple-double in Penn College's 62-55 win over Lancaster Bible Tuesday. The freshman netted 18 points, grabbed a game-high 15 rebounds, and dished out a game-best 8 assists. Twelve of her rebounds came on the defensive end, where she also swiped three passes and blocked a shot.
This is the second Player of the Week award for Parlante, who previously won for the week of November 11, 2024. Parlante is currently leading the United East in total rebounds (89) and is second with an average of 11.1 rebounds per game.