Kingsville - Wide receiver Christian Kretz was named the D2Football.com National Player of the week after a historic outing against Western Oregon the website announced on Tuesday.

Kretz, a native of Temecula California, logged 16 catches for 291 yards and a pair of touchdowns as the Javelinas won their fourth straight conference game and currently sit in a tie for first place in the Lone Star Conference. Kretz becomes the first Javelina since 2011 to be selected as the D2Football player of the week.

Kretz's performance ranks him second all-time in single game receptions and receiving yards, records he previously broke earlier this season against Western New Mexico, and is the third most receptions and receiving yards in a single game in LSC history. Kretz now sits atop all of DII with 849 receiving yards and leads the conference in reception, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns. He was also named LSC Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts.

Texas A&M-Kingsville will fight to stay atop the LSC standings as it hosts Central Washington Saturday from Javelina Stadium at 7:00 pm. Fans of the Javelinas can watch the game on FloCollege or follow the action at JavelinaFB on X.