SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Kansas City midfielder Delfina Zolesio Fernandez Blanco and Oral Roberts defender Alani Chaple were deemed the Kwik Star Summit League Women’s Soccer Peak Performers of the Week following the third week of the 2025 season. Zolesio claimed the offensive honor, while Chaple secured the defensive accolade, league officials announced Tuesday.
Zolesio displayed her offensive dominance in both matches for the Roos, recording three goals and one assist in Kansas City’s split week. The Buenos Aires, Argentina, native came out of the gates firing on Thursday against Lindenwood, knocking in two goals to collect a brace in the 3-2 victory. The Roos’ midfielder followed her two-goal outing with another score and an assist in KC’s 3-2 loss at Tulsa. Zolesio’s three-goal week pushed her into the Summit League’s lead for goals scored (6) on the season.
Chaple led the Golden Eagles backline to back-to-back shutout wins over Abilene Christian and Louisiana Tech. The Riverside, Calif., native steered ORU to a 2-0 victory against the Wildcats and 3-0 win over the Bulldogs, logging 165 combined minutes in the winning efforts. Oral Roberts’ 2-0 mark improved the Golden Eagles to 4-2 overall.
OFFENSIVE PEAK PERFORMER OF THE WEEK
Delfina Zolesio Fernandez Blanco, Kansas City
Gr. | MF | Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Recorded a brace in 78 minutes of action during Kansas City’s 3-2 victory over Lindenwood.
- Led the Roos with three points at Tulsa, notching one goal and one assist.
- This is the first career Summit League weekly honor for Zolesio.
Also nominated: Shay Payne (Denver), Brynn Belcher (North Dakota), Morgan Russmann (North Dakota State), Brianna Castleberry (Oral Roberts), Klarissa Vega (South Dakota), Hailee Christensen (South Dakota State).
DEFENSIVE PEAK PERFORMER OF THE WEEK
Alani Chaple, Oral Roberts
Sr. | D | Riverside, Calif.
- Directed the Golden Eagles to back-to-back shutout victories against Abilene Christian and Louisiana Tech, 2-0 and 3-0, respectively.
- Saw 90 minutes of action vs. the Wildcats and 75 minutes vs. the Bulldogs.
- This is the first career Summit League weekly award for Chaple.
Also nominated: Emma Thielbahr (Denver), Kinsley Smith (Kansas City), Hannah Stipp (North Dakota State), Taylor Thomas (South Dakota State), Olivia Rowe (St. Thomas).
2025 Women’s Soccer Peak Performers of the Week
August 19
O: Samantha Dreiling, Denver
D: Mallorie Benhart, South Dakota State
August 26
O: Charlie Basinet, North Dakota
D: Precious Edosa, Oral Roberts
September 2
O: Delfina Zolesio Fernandez Blanco, Kansas City
D: Alani Chaple, Oral Roberts
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