Butler soccer's Maju Valaski and volleyball's Jaryn Benning have been selected as the Butler Athletes of the Week, presented by White Eagle Credit Union.
Maju Valaski, Soccer
Maju Valaski had a huge Saturday afternoon helping the Grizzlies to a 4-0 win over Neosho and the soccer programs 300th win. Valaski scored two goals in the game and had an assist. Her first goal came in the 24th minute as she dribbled past the Neosho defense and beat the Panthers goalkeeper one-on-one. Valaski’s header goal in the 56th minute on Saturday won her the NJCAA Top Play #3 this week. She assisted on Butler’s final goal in the 85th minute.
Jaryn Benning, Volleyball
Jaryn Benning, freshman outside hitter from Topeka, KS, had a monster week helping the Grizzlies to four straight wins all in straight sets. Benning recorded 44 kills during the win streak with a season high 17 kills on Friday against Garden City while also hitting a season high percentage .469. She posted a double-double with 15 blocks in the match Friday and chalked up 30 digs over the last four games.