WILKES-BARRE, PA (October 26, 2026) -- Following another strong week of competition, King's College Athletics has named junior goalkeeper Courtney Monard of women's soccer and junior quarterback Jaelin Mims of football as the Monarchs of the Week.

Monard, a junior goalkeeper from Roanoke, Va., delivered an outstanding week in goal for the Monarchs women's soccer team, recording 20 saves across two matches as King's went 0-1-1. Monard recorded 11 saves against Misericordia on Tuesday before adding nine saves and earning a shutout in a 0-0 draw against Marywood on Saturday night at Betzler Field.

With her performance against Misericordia, Monard became the ninth player in King's women's soccer history to reach 200 career saves. She also helped the Monarchs shut out three of their last four opponents at home, with all three of the team's shutouts this season coming at Betzler Field.

Through 13 appearances and 12 starts this season, Monard has recorded 105 saves on 296 shots faced for a .784 save percentage while earning three shutouts in 2026.

Mims, a junior quarterback from Mount Laurel, N.J., delivered a career-best performance on Saturday afternoon, helping King's football secure a 49-30 road victory over FDU-Florham in Madison, N.J.

Mims completed 10 of 11 passes for a career-high 322 passing yards and a career-best four touchdown passes, leading the Monarchs' offensive effort in the conference victory. The performance marked his third game this season with at least 200 passing yards and his fifth game in six appearances with multiple touchdown passes. He also recorded his second game this season with at least three touchdown passes.

Through six games this season, Mims has completed 98 of 161 passes for 1,283 yards and 14 touchdowns. He ranks fourth in the MAC in passing yards and leads the conference in passing touchdowns.

The Monarchs return to action Wednesday, as women's soccer hosts Delaware Valley University at 7:00 p.m. at Betzler Field in its final MAC Freedom contest of the season. Football returns home Saturday, October 31, hosting Delaware Valley University at 1:00 p.m. at Betzler Field.