KANSAS — Aliyah Wood and
Ansdiane Rabano, both of No. 4 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 April 13-19 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 - #4 Kansas Wesleyan University
Sr. | WR/DB | Bakersfield, Calif.
| Opponent (National Rank) |
Opponent Overall Record: |
W/L + Score |
Site (H,A,N) |
| Graceland |
9-9 |
W 46-6 |
H |
|
|
| Receiving Statistics |
|
| Catches: |
13 |
| Yards: |
204 |
| TD's: |
3 |
Wood had a record-breaking performance for the Coyotes in the victory over Hesston this week. She caught 13 passes for a school-record 204 yards and three touchdowns. She becomes the first receiver in school history to eclipse 200 yards in a game. She also is only the second receiver this season in the NAIA to have a 200-yard receiving game. This is the second time this season Wood has been named the KCAC Women's Flag Football Offensive Player of the Week.
Defensive Player of the Week
Ansdiane Rabano - #4 Kansas Wesleyan University
Sr. | Rusher | Jersey City, N.J.
| Opponent (National Rank) |
Opponent Overall Record: |
W/L + Score |
Site (H,A,N) |
| Graceland |
9-9 |
W 46-6 |
H |
| Defensive Statistics |
|
| Solo Tackles: |
6 |
| Assist Tackles: |
0 |
| Tackles for Loss/#: |
1 |
| Yards: |
11 |
| Sacks: |
1 |
| Interceptions: |
0 |
| Pass Break Ups: |
0 |
Rabano was a solid force for the Coyotes in a 46-6 win over (RV) Graceland. She had six flag pulls including a sack for a loss of 11 yards.
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)
- Week 6 (March 30): Aliyah Wood, Kansas Wesleyan (Offensive) | Zo Lucas, Kansas Wesleyan (Defensive)
- Week 7 (April 6): Lotta Wulff, Midland (Offensive) | Olivia Dominguez-Millsop, Midland (Defensive)
- Week 8 (April 14): Anna Anderson, Ottawa (Offensive) | Kaysie Hart, Ottawa (Defensive)
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