KANSAS — Fien Molenberg of Friends University and Paige Smith of Kansas Wesleyan University have earned the KCAC Women's Outdoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week honors, respectively, the conference office announced Monday. The two student-athletes were selected for their performances from April 20-26 by a vote of conference sports information directors. All KCAC Player of the Week honors are presented by
Athletic Solutions.
Track Athlete of the Week
Fien Molenberg - Friends University
So. | Harderwijk, Netherlands
Molenberg finished sixth and bested multiple NCAA Div. I and Div. II runners with a PR and NAIA Standard time of 2:10:64 at the John McDonnell Invite at the University of Arkansas. Molenberg's time is tops in the KCAC and eighth in the NAIA this season.
Field Athlete of the Week
Paige Smith - Kansas Wesleyan University
Fr. | Wakefield, Kan.
Smith's jump of 1.68m in the High Jump at the FHSU Alex Francis Classic was significant on several fronts. It set a KWU school record in the event, it ranks No. 4 in the KCAC and No. 15 in all of the NAIA, and it also surpassed the NAIA "B" qualifying standard for the event.
PREVIOUS 2026 KCAC WOMEN'S OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD WEEKLY AWARD HONOREES:
- Week 1 (March 23): JayOnna Perry, Ottawa (Track) | Belle Barnett, Sterling (Field)
- Week 2 (March 31): Josie Tyrrell, Saint Mary (Track) | Delaney Miller, Evangel (Field)
- Week 3 (April 6): Tiyna Ridge, Friends (Track) | Aaliyah Ramirez, Friends (Field)
- Week 4 (April 14): Tiyna Ridge, Friends (Track) | Gabrielle Pitts, Evangel (Field)
- Week 5 (April 20): Morgan Lilly, Evangel (Track) | Megan Prestia, Evangel (Field)
ABOUT ATHLETIC SOLUTIONS
Based in Kansas City, Kansas, Athletic Solutions is a national leader in NIL fan engagement and e-commerce technology, collaborating with colleges and universities to bring NIL Locker Rooms to life. Their platform simplifies NIL opportunities, providing student-athletes with the tools and exposure needed to thrive in the evolving landscape of college athletics.
Athletic Solutions Social Media: Facebook | Twitter/X | Instagram | LinkedIn
ABOUT THE KANSAS COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and sponsors 28 varsity sports. Founded in 1890, the KCAC is the second oldest intercollegiate athletic conference in the country. As the conference home to 14 member institutions, the KCAC emphasizes commitment, cooperation, high achievement, and working towards a common goal in the act of competition. To keep up with the latest conference news, follow the KCAC on Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram using the handle @kcacsports.
—KCAC—