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LC State Earns Four Cascade Conference Weekly Awards
Warriors' student-athletes recognized for basketball and track and field performances
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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LC State Athletics had four student-athletes earn Cascade Conference McDonald's Player of the Week honors, presented by Urban Edge Network, announced by the conference office on Monday. John Lustig, Kobe Wessels, Madigan Kelly and Trenton Johnson were recognized for their performances in basketball and track and field.
Why it matters
The weekly awards highlight the strong performances of LC State's student-athletes and the overall success of the university's athletic programs. These accolades help raise the profile of the school and its teams, which can attract more talented recruits and support from the community.
The details
Lustig helped lead the No. 22 LC State men's basketball team to the Cascade Conference title, averaging 18.5 points and 9 rebounds per game. Wessels ran the third-fastest 1,000m in program history, Kelly set a facility record in the 60m hurdles, and Johnson set the facility and school record in the triple jump.
- On Monday, the Cascade Conference announced the weekly award winners.
- LC State Basketball opens postseason play on Wednesday in the Cascade Conference quarterfinal.
- LC State Track and Field will compete at the 2026 NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in Gainesville, Fla., Mar. 5-7.
The players
John Lustig
A senior on the LC State men's basketball team who was named the CCC Men's Basketball Defensive Player of the Week.
Kobe Wessels
A member of the LC State track and field team who was named the CCC Track Athlete of the Week after running the third-fastest 1,000m in program history.
Madigan Kelly
A member of the LC State track and field team who was named the CCC Track Athlete of the Week after setting a facility record in the 60m hurdles.
Trenton Johnson
A member of the LC State track and field team who was named the CCC Field Athlete of the Week after setting the facility and school record in the triple jump.
Northwest (Wash.)
The eighth-seeded team that will face top-seeded LC State in the Cascade Conference basketball quarterfinal.
What’s next
LC State Basketball opens postseason play on Wednesday in the Cascade Conference quarterfinal. The top-seeded Warriors host eighth-seeded Northwest (Wash.) in the P1FCU Activity Center at 7 p.m. LC State Track and Field will compete at the 2026 NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in Gainesville, Fla., Mar. 5-7.
The takeaway
The strong performances by LC State's student-athletes across multiple sports demonstrate the overall excellence of the university's athletic programs. These weekly awards highlight the hard work and dedication of the Warriors, which has translated to success on the court, track, and field.
