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Drayden Walburger and Hannah Helton have been named the Kodiaks student-athletes of the week for January 9-15, 2024. (Photo: Kodiaks Athletics, Lethbridge College)

Walburger, Helton named Kodiaks student-athletes of the week

Jan 17, 2024 | 9:10 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The Lethbridge College Kodiaks have named their student-athletes of the week for January 9-15, 2024.

Drayden Walburger played in his first post-secondary games over the weekend. He helped the men’s basketball team split games with the Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Kings.

On January 12, 2024, Walburger scored 11 points and grabbed six rebounds in the Kodiaks’ 89-75 loss. In a 101-87 win over RDP on January 13, the first-year from Magrath scored 25 points. He also secured nine rebounds in the victory.

Hannah Helton has been named the female student-athlete of the week. The fifth-year competes for the women’s basketball team, who also split their weekend series with the RDP Queens.

On January 12, the Kodiaks won 63-53, with Helton scoring 20 points and grabbing six rebounds. On January 13, the Kodiaks fell 70-55, but Helton still impressed with 30 points in 32 minutes of playing time. She also had five rebounds. Helton received player of the game honours in both weekend contests.

Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams return home following stretches on the road. The Kodiaks host Briercrest College on January 19 and 20.

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