Vikings Athlete of the Week. - Emily Peterson

Vikings Athlete of the Week. - Emily Peterson

Putting up big numbers in the Vikings weekend sweep of the NAIT Ooks, Emily Peterson is named this week's Vikings Athlete of the Week, presented by Dominos.

Peterson was a constant force for her side, with 21 kills, four digs, four blocks, three aces and two assists over the two-game home-and-home series.

On Friday night in front of a packed crowd, Peterson stuck down 11 kills for an impressive .556 kill percentage in the four-set victory along with three digs and blocks, and two aces and assists. She followed her performance up with 10 kills for a .400 kill percentage the next night.

Peterson and the Vikings will take on the King's Eagles this week in a clash of the titans as they battle for position in the north top three spots alongside the Lakeland Rustlers. The Vikings will play at home on Saturday at 6pm. 

Honourable mentions: Mackenzie Mrazik (WBB) with 31 points, 10 rebounds and four assists on Saturday night versus the Ooks and Conrad Phillips with two goals against the SAIT Trojans on Friday night.