LC State Sweeps GSAC Weekly Tennis Honors, Barquet Tabbed CCC Golfer of the Week

Three Warriors earn conference player of the week awards in tennis and golf

Mar. 17, 2026 at 5:47am

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Three LC State student-athletes were recognized by their respective conferences on Monday. Gautam Balakrishnan and Gwyn Heim were named the GSAC Men's and Women's Tennis Players of the Week, while Isabella Barquet was voted the Cascade Conference McDonald's Women's Golfer of the Week.

Why it matters

The awards highlight the strong performances of LC State's student-athletes across multiple sports, showcasing the university's athletic excellence and competitiveness within their conferences.

The details

Balakrishnan helped the Warriors earn their first win over a Division I opponent since 2003, winning in both doubles and singles. Heim dominated in singles and doubles to lead LC State to victories over College of Idaho and Whitworth. Barquet finished third at the Willamette Valley Cup, the lowest NAIA finisher in the Division III tournament, and helped her team to a second-place finish.

  • On Monday, March 16, 2026, the conference awards were announced.

The players

Gautam Balakrishnan

A sophomore on the LC State men's tennis team.

Gwyn Heim

A junior on the LC State women's tennis team.

Isabella Barquet

A member of the LC State women's golf team.

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What they’re saying

“This is the first weekly honor of Balakrishnan's career.”

— Gautam Balakrishnan

“This is the first weekly honor of Heim's career.”

— Gwyn Heim

The takeaway

LC State's student-athletes continue to excel in their respective sports, earning recognition from their conferences and demonstrating the university's commitment to athletic excellence.