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TAMPA, Fla. – The Sun Conference announces the Player of the Week honorees for the week of April 7, 2025, as Florida Memorial University sophomore David Buggs is named SUN Conference Men's Track Field Athlete of the Week for the second time this season based on his recent performance at the 2025 Embry-Riddle Running Elements Classic in Daytona Beach, Florida.

All awards are based on performances from March 31 - April 6.

Track & Field Athletes of the Week

Men's Track Athlete of the Week
Dario Laing, Southeastern | Jr. - St. Catherine, Jamaica

Laing dominated the NAIA competition this weekend. Earning an NAIA 'A' Standard in the 4x400m relay. He dominated the 400m Hurdles with an NAIA 'A' Standard, first place finish, and NAIA third best time of 52.49.

Men's Field Athlete of the Week
David Buggs, Florida Memorial | So. - Kissimmee, Fla.

FMU quarterback David Buggs continues to shine, adding another third place finish to his resume in the men's discus, throwing a distance of 45.20 meters (PR), breaking his previous record from earlier this season, catapulting to the top of the SUN Conference.

Women's Track Athlete of the Week
Maci Mills, Southeastern | Jr. - Birmingham, Ala.

Mills topped all NAIA competition, broke the Southeastern school record, set a new personal best, and ran the second best time in the NAIA with her blistering 2:11.68 in the 800m Dash. She placed third in a field of 85, only behind NCAA DII competition.

Women's Field Athlete of the Week
Molly From, Ave Maria | So. - West Chicago, Ill.

Molly From continues to improve at the high jump, hitting a mark of 1.63 meters over the weekend. That is a personal best for her and the 19th highest jump this season in the NAIA.