GRINNELL, Iowa – Following Grinnell College's impressive 31-7 victory over Knox College on Saturday, the Pioneers' Luke Konczal '29 has been named the Midwest Conference Football Defensive Performer of the Week.
 
Konczal, a linebacker from Fairfield, Iowa (Fairfield), was a monster on defense by posting 13 tackles and a sack. He currently ranks second in the league in tackles with 52.
 
The victory gave the Pioneers their first 3-2 start since 2011 and their first three-win season since 2014.
 
Mason Dew of Cornell College was named MWC Offensive Performer of the Week and Sean Medcalfe of Luther College earned Special Teams Performer of the Week honors.