BASEBALL ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Xander Meissner, Freshman, Bethany Lutheran Vikings
Parker, Colo. / Legend
- Meissner had a week to remember for the Vikings, batting .625 and slugging 1.438 thanks to four home runs. The freshman's first home run of the week came in the form of a walk-off to defeat No. 22 Gustavus on Tuesday, as he launched a two-out two-run blast over the right center field fence to give Bethany the 10-9 win. He then capped off his week on Saturday morning against Northland, going 5-for-5 and tying a BLC record by launching three home runs to jump into the top five nationally with nine total on the year.