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LC State Athletes Earn Four Cascade Conference Weekly Honors
Warriors excel in basketball, track and field competitions
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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Lewis-Clark State College had four student-athletes earn Cascade Conference Player of the Week awards, including John Lustig in men's basketball, Kobe Wessels and Madigan Kelly in track and field, and Trenton Johnson in the triple jump.
Why it matters
The strong performances by LC State athletes highlight the school's athletic excellence and competitiveness within the Cascade Conference. Individual accolades like these weekly awards help raise the profile of the university's sports programs and showcase the talent of its student-athletes.
The details
John Lustig was named the CCC Men's Basketball Defensive Player of the Week after leading the No. 22 Warriors to the conference title. Kobe Wessels won the 1,000m event at the EOU Last Chance meet with the third-fastest time in program history. Madigan Kelly set a facility record in the 60m hurdles, and Trenton Johnson broke the LC State record in the triple jump at the same meet.
- On February 23, 2026, the Cascade Conference announced the weekly award winners.
- The award-winning performances took place at the EOU Last Chance meet on February 21-22, 2026.
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 men's track and field team who was named the CCC Men's Track Athlete of the Week.
Madigan Kelly
A member of the LC State women's track and field team who was named the CCC Women's Track Athlete of the Week.
Trenton Johnson
A member of the LC State men's track and field team who was named the CCC Men's Field Athlete of the Week.
What’s next
The LC State athletes will continue their seasons, with the national track and field championships scheduled for next month.
The takeaway
The strong performances by LC State's student-athletes across multiple sports demonstrate the depth and competitiveness of the university's athletic programs within the Cascade Conference.
