MONTEVALLO, Ala. – Montevallo Athletics has named Men's Track & Field's Zak Ferguson and Softball's Bentlee Stiner as the Montevallo Players of the Week presented by Jack's for the week of February 9. 

Zak Ferguson (Men's Track & Field)
Freshman distance runner Zak Ferguson turned in a standout performance for the Falcons at the UAB Green and Gold Invite, highlighting the meet with a first-place finish against a highly competitive field.

Ferguson captured first place in the men's 3000-meter run with a time of 8:23.94, finishing ahead of 17 NCAA Division I competitors. His performance not only earned him the top spot but also marked a new personal record, showcasing his continued development early in his collegiate career.

Ferguson's effort led a strong day for the Falcons, who saw multiple top-five finishes and personal bests across the roster. His first-place result stood as the highest finish of the meet for Montevallo and set the tone for a productive weekend for the program.

Bentlee Stiner (Softball)
Senior infielder Bentlee Stiner delivered an impactful weekend at the plate, helping lead Montevallo softball to a pair of wins at the Chattanooga Invitational with clutch hitting and consistent production.
In the Falcons' 10-9 win over Ohio Christian, Stiner hit her third home run of the season to spark Montevallo's comeback and added a single during a pivotal third-inning rally. She later crossed the plate during the surge that erased a five-run deficit, playing a key role in the Falcons' offensive momentum.

Stiner followed up with another strong performance in a 6-3 win over Young Harris. She recorded three hits and drove in two runs, including a two-RBI single in the second inning to give Montevallo an early advantage. She added a double in the fourth inning and later scored, continuing to apply pressure throughout the game.

Across this week, Stiner totaled eight hits, ten RBIs, a home run, and a double, providing timely offense as Montevallo closed the weekend undefeated.

MONTEVALLO PLAYERS OF THE WEEK 
Sept. 8
Dominic Kienzle                Men's Soccer
Ciara Duff                        Women's Soccer
Sept. 15
Zak Ferguson                Men's Cross Country 
Francesca DeRoover     Women's Golf 
Sept. 29
Dominic Kienzle                 Men's Soccer
Mallory Hulsey                      Volleyball
Oct. 6
Andre Etcheverry             Men's Soccer
Lainey Farabaugh         Women's Soccer
Oct. 13
Zak Ferguson               Men's Cross Country
Maggie McColley                 Volleyball
Oct. 21
Ethan Brewer                   Men's Swimming
Keara McGee                Women's Swimming
Oct. 27 
Zak Ferguson                Men's Cross Country
Blakeley Robbins                  Volleyball
Nov. 3
Cole Hunt                              Wrestling
Keara McGee                    Women's Swim
Nov. 10
Andre Etcheverry                Men's Soccer
Lainey Farabaugh           Women's Soccer
Nov. 17
Derek Moore                   Men's Basketball
Danielle Greene                    Volleyball
Dec. 1
Derek Moore                   Men's Basketball
Elyse Hughes              Women's Basketball
Dec. 8
Brandon Fussell           Men's Basketball
Emily Mouser              Women's Basketball
Dec. 15
Cole Hunt                              Wrestling
Elyse Hughes               Women's Basketball
Jan. 5
Brandon Fussell              Men's Basketball
Audrey Hendrix            Women's Basketball
Jan. 12
Zak Ferguson               Men's Track & Field
Alexandria Morgan           Women's Swim
Jan. 19
Derek Moore               Men's Basketball
Keara McGee               Women's Swim
Jan. 26
Bryant James                Men's Basketball
Emily Mouser             Women's Basketball
Feb. 2
Jack Fitzgerald                   Baseball
Taylor Lloyd                        Softball