ARLINGTON, Texas – Grand Canyon’s Gala Arangio, along with the doubles duo of Valentina Del Marco and Peyton Duckett, have been named the Jersey Mike’s A Sub Above Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Women’s Tennis Players of the Week, for the competition week ending on Sunday, March 9.
 
Arangio, a sophomore, excelled on the No. 2 singles court, delivering a perfect 6-0, 6-0 win against UC Riverside. She also came close to clinching another victory against Montana State, a match that went unfinished once the team matches were ultimately decided. 

Del Marco and Duckett achieved a key victory at the No. 3 doubles spot against Montana State. Their solid performance was crucial in helping Grand Canyon secure the doubles point, contributing to a 4-2 overall team victory. 


2025 Jersey Mike’s A Sub Above WAC Women’s Tennis Weekly Awards  
   
WOMEN’S SINGLES PLAYER OF THE WEEK   
Dania Deaifi, Jr., Grand Canyon (Jan. 21)  
Duru Kuscu, Fr., Tarleton State (Jan. 28)  
Maria Castano, Fr. Tarleton State (Feb. 4)  
Bella Crossman, Fr., Grand Canyon (Feb. 11)  
Emma Persson, Jr., Tarleton State (Feb. 18)  
Karina Hofbauer, Fr., Grand Canyon (Feb. 25)  
Noelia Lorca, Sr., Tarleton State (March 4) 
Gala Arangio, So., Grand Canyon (March 11)
 
WOMEN’S DOUBLES PLAYERS OF THE WEEK  
Gala Arangio, So., & Valentina Del Marco, Sr., Grand Canyon (Jan. 21)  
Maretha Burger, Sr., & Emma Persson, Jr., Tarleton State (Jan. 28)  
Noelia Lorca, Sr., & Ximena Morales, Jr., Tarleton State (Feb. 4)  
Bella Crossman, Fr., & Angelina Mihajlovic, Fr., Grand Canyon (Feb. 11)  
Maretha Burger, Sr., & Emma Persson, Jr., Tarleton State (Feb. 18)  
Maretha Burger, Sr., & Emma Persson, Jr., Tarleton State (Feb. 25)  
Maretha Burger, Sr., & Emma Persson, Jr., Tarleton State (March 4)  
Valentina Del Marco, Sr., & Peyton Duckett, Fr., Grand Canyon (March 11)