Senior co-captain Leslie Pladson has been selected as the Pioneer of the Week for the week of Sunday, Oct. 25 – Saturday, Oct. 31.

Pladson has demonstrated extraordinary leadership in all areas and was voted by her teammates to serve as the co-captain for the 2009-10 season. She works hard every single day in the gym and increased her strength and consistence in every workout. Pladson communicates well with coaches and always respectful of her teammates.

“LP is an outstanding athlete, an exception student, and a dedicated contributor to the community,” said assistant coach Lisa Klein. “Her junior season was cut short due to an injury but she is determined to have an outstanding senior year.”