Collegian Athletes of the Week

Rich Prall Baseball Doylestown, Pa. Catcher Junior

Prall was the star for the Explorers in the Liberty Bell Classic championship game at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday, April 11. His single in the bottom of the ninth inning knocked in Dennis Burge to give La Salle a walk-off win over Lafayette. Prall went 3 for 5 on the night, with two runs batted in.

Male Honorable Mention: Sophomore Mike Dertouzos also had a big night in the Liberty Bell Classic championship game. He hit a two-run homer into the left field seats in the second inning. With that shot, he became the first Explorer to ever “ring the Liberty Bell” at Citizens Bank Park.

Emily Bonczek Lacrosse Henrietta, N.Y. Attacker Sophomore

Bonczek completed a great week of competition, scoring two goals on six shots in a win at Duquesne on Friday, April 7. She scored four goals on six shots and contributed one assist in a losing effort at St. Bonaventure on Sunday, April 9. These two performances boosted her goal total to 33 on the year.

Female Honorable Mention: Senior Kat Prokop had a nice week for the lacrosse team as well. Against Duquesne, Prokop scored three goals on five shots. She had one assist in the loss at St. Bonaventure, giving her a total of four points on the week. She increased her season point total to 14, with 11 goals.