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

Three LC State student-athletes earn conference weekly awards

Mar. 17, 2026 at 7:26pm

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

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

Why it matters

The weekly conference honors highlight the strong performances of LC State's student-athletes across multiple sports, showcasing the school's athletic excellence and competitiveness within their respective leagues.

The details

Gautam Balakrishnan helped the LC State men's tennis team earn a victory over NCAA Division I opponent Sacramento State, winning in both doubles and singles play. Gwyn Heim also had a dominant weekend for the women's tennis team, winning two doubles and two singles matches to defeat College of Idaho and Whitworth. Meanwhile, Isabella Barquet finished third at the Willamette Valley Cup golf tournament, leading the Warrior women to a second-place team finish.

  • On Monday, March 16, 2026, the conference weekly 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.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

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 for their outstanding performances and contributions to their teams.