Aurora University's Josh Boyko and Marian University's Johnny Estrada have been named the Midwest Lacrosse Conference offensive and defensive players of the week for events of March 11-17, as selected by the league's sports information directors.

Boyko (Mississauga, Ontario) led the Spartans to a 2-0 start in MLC play with 17 goals and four assists on the week. The sophomore attacker tallied eight goals and three assists in a 23-2 win over Concordia University Chicago Wednesday, then added nine goals and an assist in a 30-2 victory at North Central University Saturday.

Estrada (Pewaukee, Wis.) led the Sabres to a pair of victories in goal. The rookie made 12 saves on 14 shots for an .857 save percentage in a 6-2 win over Monmouth College in MLC action Saturday. He then made another eight saves in a 20-13 win over Northland College Sunday to close out the weekend with 20 total saves for a .571 combined save percentage.

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Other offensive nominations: Thomas Tillett, Benedictine; Boston Dumas, Concordia Chicago; Keijo Day, Concordia Wisconsin; Michael Picciolo, Fontbonne; Colt Robertson, Marian; Croy Seagren, Monmouth; Jack Fisher, MSOE; Noah Vander Kooi, Northwestern;

Other defensive nominations: Josh Favorite, Aurora; Mateo Salceda, Benedictine; Jordan Alexander, Concordia Wisconsin; Dalton Teague, Fontbonne; Shane Herkert, Monmouth; John Kubicki, MSOE.