LC State Baseball and Track Claim Weekly Honors

Nguyen and Wessels earn Cascade Conference Player of the Week awards

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:11pm

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The Lewis-Clark State College baseball and track and field teams had standout performances last week, with Brandon Nguyen named the Cascade Conference Baseball Player of the Week and Kobe Wessels earning the Men's Track Athlete of the Week honor.

Why it matters

These weekly awards highlight the strong athletic programs at LC State and showcase the talent and achievements of their student-athletes on the regional stage.

The details

Nguyen, a junior on the baseball team, hit .545 with three home runs, a double, and seven RBIs in a rain-shortened series against Eastern Oregon. Wessels, a senior on the track team, ran the fourth-fastest 1500m time in program history at the Jeff Rahn Classic in Spokane.

  • Brandon Nguyen was named the Cascade Conference Baseball Player of the Week on April 13, 2026.
  • Kobe Wessels was named the Cascade Conference Men's Track Athlete of the Week on April 13, 2026.

The players

Brandon Nguyen

A junior on the LC State baseball team who had an outstanding offensive performance in a series against Eastern Oregon.

Kobe Wessels

A senior on the LC State track and field team who ran the fourth-fastest 1500m time in program history at a recent meet.

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What’s next

LC State Baseball is at Bushnell (Ore.) this weekend for a four-game Cascade Conference series, and Warrior Track and Field has a full slate of meets across the region over the weekend.

The takeaway

The strong performances by the LC State baseball and track and field teams showcase the depth and talent across the school's athletic programs, which continue to earn recognition in the Cascade Conference.