KANSAS — Aliyah Wood and Zo Lucas, both of No. 6 Kansas Wesleyan University, have earned the KCAC Women's Flag Football Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week honors, respectively, the conference office announced Monday. The two student-athletes were selected for their performances from March 23-29 by a vote of conference sports information directors. All KCAC Player of the Week honors are presented by
Athletic Solutions.
Offensive Player of the Week
Aliyah Wood - #6 Kansas Wesleyan University
Sr. | WR/DB | Bakersfield, Calif.
| Opponent (National Rank) |
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Opponent Overall Record: |
W/L + Score |
Site (H,A,N) |
| (1) Ottawa University |
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9-1 |
W 21-20 |
A |
| (RV) Southwestern College |
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5-3 |
W, 39-0 |
H |
| (RV) William Woods University |
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2-5 |
W, 32.0 |
H |
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| Receiving Statistics vs. Ottawa |
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| Catches: |
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8 |
| Yards: |
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93 |
| TD's: |
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1 |
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| Receiving Statistics vs. Southwestern |
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| Catches: |
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9 |
| Yards: |
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113 |
| TD's: |
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3 |
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| Receiving Statistics vs. William Woods |
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| Catches: |
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13 |
| Yards: |
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98 |
| TD's: |
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2 |
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Wood was big in helping the Coyotes post a 3-0 week, including a 21-20 win over No. 1 ranked Ottawa. She had a touchdown catch against Ottawa, three against Southwestern and two against William Woods. She had eight catches for 93 yards against Ottawa, 9 for 113 against Southwestern and 13 for 98 yards against William Woods.
Defensive Player of the Week
Zo Lucas - #6 Kansas Wesleyan University
So. | WR/LB | Marietta, Ga.
| Defensive Statistics vs. Ottawa |
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| Solo Tackles: |
4 |
| Interceptions: |
0 |
| Pass Break Ups: |
0 |
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| Defensive Statistics vs. Southwestern |
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| Solo Tackles: |
2 |
| Interceptions: |
1 |
| Pass Break Ups: |
1 |
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| Defensive Statistics vs. William Woods |
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| Solo Tackles: |
7 |
| Interceptions: |
0 |
| Pass Break Ups: |
0 |
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Lucas had a great week for the Coyotes helping them go 3-0, including a win over No. 1-ranked Ottawa. Against Ottawa she had four flag pulls. Against Southwestern, she had two flag pulls, a pass break up, and an interception which she returned for 28 yards and a touchdown. Against William Woods, she led the team with seven flag pulls.
PREVIOUS 2026 KCAC WOMEN'S FLAG FOOTBALL WEEKLY HONOREES:
- Week 1 (Feb. 23): Chihiro Iwata, Kansas Wesleyan (Offensive) | Shanya Murape, Kansas Wesleyan (Defensive)
- Week 2 (March 2): Tahmya Squire, Cottey (Offensive) | Andrea Moon, Southwestern (Defensive)
- Week 3 (March 9): Anna Anderson, Ottawa (Offensive) | Dejonice Parris, Ottawa (Defensive)
- Week 4 (March 16): Alyssa Linkous, Ottawa (Offensive) | Dejonice Parris, Ottawa (Defensive)
- Week 5 (March 23): Sanija Waller, Baker (Offensive) | Daniela Canals, Baker (Defensive)
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