Hurricanes Athletes of the Week: Kaymon Grouse and Maria Moores

By Noel Arnason

Kaymon Grouse led the Holland Hurricanes men's basketball team to two big wins, while Maria Moores helped the women's volleyball team remain undefeated as both athletes earned Athlete of the Week honours.

Male Athlete of the Week – Kaymon Grouse – Men's Basketball

Kaymon Grouse delivered an outstanding offensive performance in two league wins for the Holland Hurricanes men's basketball team.

Across the two games, Grouse recorded 55 points in 60 minutes of playing time, while adding nine rebounds, eight assists and six steals. He also shot an impressive 9-for-11 from the free-throw line, finishing at 82 per cent.

Grouse's contributions have helped lead the Hurricanes to first place in the ACAA, with Holland remaining the only undefeated team in the league. He has also established himself as one of the leading scorers in the CCAA early in the season.

Female Athlete of the Week – Maria Moores – Women's Volleyball

Maria Moores delivered an outstanding all-around performance Sunday, helping the Holland Hurricanes women's volleyball team earn a straight-sets victory (25-23, 25-16, 25-18) over the Université Sainte-Anne Dragons.

The veteran right-side attacker led the Hurricanes offensively with 11 kills on 20 attempts, hitting an impressive .450. She also contributed two service aces, 12 digs and one block assist for a match-high 13.5 points.

Moores has been a key contributor to the Hurricanes' impressive 4-0 start to the season. Her ability to make an impact on both ends of the court, combined with her consistency and veteran leadership, has helped Holland remain undefeated through the opening four matches.