2020-21 Women's Soccer Players of the Week

Women's Soccer - Madonna University
Megan Verant of Madonna (Mich.)

Student-athletes were nominated for their performances and were selected out of a pool of conference and Association of Independent Institutions award winners.


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Week 16 (April 13, 2021)

Offensive Player of the Week: Megan Verant, Madonna (Mich.) 

Verant chipped-in the game winner in overtime against No. 17 Aquinas (Mich.) to give the Crusaders the Wolverine-Hoosier Tournament title. It was their first conference tournament win since 2005.

 

Offensive Nominees: Delfina Zolesio Fernandez Bl, Columbia (Mo.) ; Megan Wilkinson, College of Idaho ; Addie Adame, Georgia Gwinnett ; Kimberly Trapp, Indiana East (Ind.) ; Kauany Sousa, William Carey (Miss.)

 

 Defensive Player of the Week: Makenna Hadaller, Bushnell (Ore.)

 

Hadaller recorded 25 saves on the week in 220 minutes over the course of two matches. With 30 minutes remaining in the final match of her career, she separated her shoulder. After having it put back in place, she finished the game in net to close-out her collegiate soccer career and made five saves after that point.

 

Defensive Nominees: Hanna Harrison, Missouri Baptist ; Chloe Kane, Holy Cross (Ind.) ; Matilda Johansson, Georgia Gwinnett ; Brooke Conway, Indiana East (Ind.) ; Veronica Herrera, William Carey (Miss.) ; Alex Thomas, Madonna (Mich.)


 

Week 15 (April 6, 2021)

Offensive Player of the Week: Shara Randez, Cumberlands (Ky.)

 

Randez buried a free kick from 40 yards out against No. 14 Lindsey Wilson (Ky.), one of three goals on the week.

 

Offensive Nominees: Sarah Evans, Lyon (Ark.) ; Aryn Parrish, Reinhardt (Ga.) ; Baylie Saunders, Benedictine Mesa (Ariz.) ; Selah Hopkins, Trinity Christian (Ill.) ; Blair Stapleton, Carroll (Mont.) ; Irene Ledezma, Arizona Christian ; Natalie Ferrin, Georgia Gwinnett ; Sophie Borhi, LSU Alexandria (La.) ; Elizabeth Sparks, Asbury (Ky.) ; Sofia Carvajal Granados, Oklahoma City ; Jaryn Paley, Brewton-Parker (Ga.) ; Madison Foshee, USC Beaufort (S.C.) ; Macy Hollingsworth, Aquinas (Mich.)

 

 

 Defensive Player of the Week: Kylee Atkins, College of Idaho

 

Atkins recorded five saves in a shutout over No. 9 Eastern Oregon last week.

 

Defensive Nominees: Saige Stowers, Missouri Baptist ; Caroline Johnson, Reinhardt (Ga.) ; Lydia Rankin, Benedictine Mesa (Ariz.) ; Sarah Davis, Trinity International (Ill.) ; Jackie Poortinga, Arizona Christian ; Jenna Rockwell, Cumberlands (Ky.) ; Erica Rey, LSU Alexandria (La.) ; Jenna Miller, WVU Tech ; Madison Lamer, Oklahoma City ; Megan White, Faulkner (Ala.) ; Lauren Wood, USC Beaufort (S.C.) ; Braeleigh Mccoy, Aquinas (Mich.)


 

Week 14 (March 30, 2021)

Offensive Player of the Week: Ariana Mondiri, Northwestern Ohio

 

Mondiri scored five goals over the course of three games, including a hat trick against Indiana Tech.

 

Offensive Nominees: Delfina Zolesio Fernandez Bl, Columbia (Mo.) ; Jocelyne Garcia, UC Merced ; Abigail Herbert, Oregon Tech ; Mia Bedarf, Cardinal Stritch (Wis.) ; Saipress Jones, Ottawa (Ariz.) ; Natalie Ferrin, Georgia Gwinnett ; Laura Maria, Oklahoma Wesleyan ; Suzuho Yamasaki, Martin Methodist (Tenn.) ; Lesly Macias, Texas A&M Texarkana ; Kimberly Trapp, Indiana East (Ind.) ; Sienna Carballo, John Brown (Ark.) ; Klara Ebert, Faulkner (Ala.) ; Emily Dalton, Ave Maria (Fla.)

 

 

 Defensive Player of the Week: Victoria Heus, Columbia (Mo.)

 

Heus recorded 10 total saves on the week, including eight against Benedictine (Kan.). She allowed zero goals on the week as well.

 

Defensive Nominees: Jessica Garcia, UC Merced ; Devan Archer, Corban (Ore.) ; Ally Kranstz, Trinity Christian (Ill.) ; Chloe Gutierrez, Ottawa (Ariz.) ; Allison Blumenthal, Kansas Wesleyan ; Eveljn Frigotto, Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) ; Karolyn Hasler, LSU Shreveport (La.) ; Ellie Guenther, Indiana East (Ind.) ; Brooklyn Fink, Mid-America Christian (Okla.) ; Courtney Link, Middle Georgia State ; Aurya Downey, USC Beaufort (S.C.) ; Emily Lamoureaux of Thomas (Ga.) ; Lauryn Deshane, Aquinas (Mich.)


  

Week 13 (March 23, 2021)

Offensive Player of the Week: Adisa Amang, Martin Methodist (Tenn.)

 

  Adisa Amang recorded six more goals last week, including four against No. 11 Lindsey Wilson (Ky.). This is her second consecutive national offensive honor this season.

 

Offensive Nominees: Maddie Mrazik, Missouri Baptist ; Jasmine Usher, Reinhardt (Ga.) ; Emily Burnett, UC Merced ; Mehana Ortiz, Oregon Tech ; Sara Loichinger, Olivet Nazarene (Ill.) ; Karen Jacobs, Life Pacific (Calif.) ; Marjolen Nekesa, Oklahoma Wesleyan ; Sydney Boyd, Waldorf (Iowa) ; Jordan Thibodeaux, LSU Alexandria (La.) ; Tori Martino, Indiana East (Ind.) ; Danielle Trought, Texas Wesleyan ; Ana Paula Santos, William Carey (Miss.) ; Madeline Matusik, USC Beaufort (S.C.) ; Marissa Young, Siena Heights (Mich.)

 

 

Defensive Player of the Week: Maia Wetzel, Rocky Mountain (Mont.)

 

Posted 20 saves on the week and grabbed two wins, including an 11-save, 2-1 result against (RV) College of Idaho.

 

 

Defensive Nominees: Madie Gentry, Missouri Baptist ; Caroline Johnson, Reinhardt (Ga.) ; Isabella Spiva, UC Merced ; Ally Kranstz, Trinity Christian (Ill.) ; Siera Pedroza, Hope International (Calif.) ; Matilda Johansson, Georgia Gwinnett ; Christie Silber, McPherson (Kan.) ; Laura Vogt, Cumberlands (Ky.) ; Madison Herrera, Our Lady of the Lake (Texas) ; Brooke Conway, Indiana East (Ind.) ; Keane Harrison, Science & Arts (Okla.) ; Courtney Link, Middle Georgia State ; Lauren Wood, USC Beaufort (S.C.) ; Kaleigh Mahaz, Siena Heights (Mich.)


 

Week 12 (March 16, 2021)

Offensive Player of the Week: Adisa Amang, Martin Methodist (Tenn.)

 

  Adisa Amang netted three goals last Tuesday against Shawnee State (Ohio), and turned around and did it again against Georgetown (Ky.). The senior led the Redhawks to two wins to continue to stay undefeated in 2020-21.

 

Offensive Nominees: Cindy Gonzalez, William Woods (Mo.) ; Ashlen Burch, Milligan (Tenn.) ; Emily Burnett, UC Merced ; Juliana Pires, Corban (Ore.) ; Avery Damjanovic, Governors State (Ill.) ; Karen Jacobs, Life Pacific (Calif.) ; Cortlyn Ash, Avila (Mo.) ; Sinai Bernal, Bellevue (Neb.) ; Chelsea Brown, LSU Shreveport (La.) ; Priscilla Carvajal, Indiana East (Ind.) ; Sienna Carballo, John Brown (Ark.) ; Ana Paula Santos, William Carey (Miss.) ; Miranda Ferradaz, St. Thomas (Fla.) ; Hannah Crum, Aquinas (Mich.)

 

 

Defensive Player of the Week: Jena Vavasseur, Lyon (Ark.)

 

Recorded 16 saves against No. 21 Columbia (Mo.) and a clean sheet against Williams Baptist (Ark.) in her two matches of the week. 

 

 

Defensive Nominees: Micah King, Montreat (N.C.) ; Lizbeth Medina, Park Gilbert (AZ) ; Kaya Evans, College of Idaho ; Molly McLaughlin, St. Ambrose (Iowa) ; Siera Pedroza, Hope International (Calif.) ; Ashley Soderlund, Southwestern (Kan.) ; Eveljn Frigotto, Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) ; Karolyn Hasler, LSU Shreveport (La.) ; Ellie Guenther, Indiana East (Ind.) ; Brooklyn Fink, Mid-America Christian (Okla.) ; Megan White, Faulkner (Ala.) ; Braeleigh Mccoy, Aquinas (Mich.)


 

Week 11 (March 9, 2021)

Offensive Player of the Week: Yuki Watari, Martin Methodist (Tenn.)

 

Yuki Watari netted four goals and 11 points over the course of two matches, including a 4-1 win over No. 11 Cumberlands (Ky.)

 

Offensive Nominees: McKenzie Gourley, William Woods (Mo.) ; Jocelyne Garcia, UC Merced ; Elena Martinez, Cardinal Stritch (Wis.) ; Bri Johnson, Westmont (Calif.) ; Katy Ponce, Bethel (Kan.) ; Sophie Borhi, LSU Alexandria (La.) ; Lauren Walter, John Brown (Ark.) ; Alyssia Davis, William Carey (Miss.) ; Hannah Crum, Aquinas (Mich.)

 

 

Defensive Player of the Week: Megan Martin, Georgetown (Ky.)

 

Recorded a 21-save overtime performance against No. 13 Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) in addition to a shutout in a big week for the Tigers.

 

 

Defensive Nominees: Kate Marshall, Columbia (Mo.) ; Ashley Villagrana, La Sierra (Calif.) ; Danielle Bruckschen, Cardinal Stritch (Wis.) ; Haley Magana, Vanguard (Calif.) ; Madison Baker, Avila (Mo.) ; Sabrina Staufenbiel, Bellevue (Neb.) ; Deanna Tarango, Our Lady of the Lake (Texas) ; Jennifer Starwalt, Mid-America Christian (Okla.) ; Kayla Lane, Brewton-Parker (Ga.) ; Breanna Probst, Aquinas (Mich.)


 

Week 10 (March 2, 2021)

Offensive Player of the Week: Mari Kalvatn, USC Beaufort (S.C.)

 

Mari Kalvatn scored eight times over the course of two matches with 20 points. Her five goal, two assist, 12-point performance in the first game of the week against Edward Waters (Fla.) set institutional records for goals and points in a single game.

 

Offensive Nominees: Lindsay Balkenbush, Eastern Oregon ; Brianna Uhl, Trinity Christian (Ill.) ; Kyndel Borman, The Master's (Calif.) ; Estelle Badoedana Ekada, Martin Methodist (Tenn.) ; Marilia Lages, Bellevue (Neb.) ; Alexis Hobbs, LSU Shreveport (La.) ; Kelsey Henry, Mid-America Christian (Okla.) ; Miagh Downey, Middle Georgia State ; Jenny Dear, Lawrence Tech (Mich.)

 

 

Defensive Player of the Week: Laura Vogt, Cumberlands (Ky.)

 

Recorded a win over No. 11-ranked Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) and allowed just one goal prior to posting a shutout against RV Cumberland (Tenn.) later in the week.

 

 

Defensive Nominees: Kiara Fontanilla, Eastern Oregon ; Chloe Kane, Holy Cross (Ind.) ; Gabi Haw, Westmont (Calif.) ; Karolyn Hasler, LSU Shreveport (La.) ; Julia Villalobos, Texas Wesleyan ; Laurie Potvin, William Carey (Miss.) ; Lauren Wood, USC Beaufort (S.C.) ; Kerstyn Williams, Lourdes (Ohio)


 

Week 9 (February 23, 2021)

Offensive Player of the Week: Ainhoa Camara, Cumberlands (Ky.)

 

Ainhoa Camara netted two goals on three shots on goal in a 3-1 win over Campbellsville (Ky.)

 

Offensive Nominees: Anay Garcia, The Master's (Calif.) ; Megan Wilson, Dalton State (Ga.) ; Ayla Aiduck, Thomas (Ga.) ; Matilda Ovenberger, Keiser (Fla.)

 

 

Defensive Player of the Week: Jayleen Casillas, Vanguard (Calif.)

 

Picked-up a clean sheet with seven saves in her 3-0 win over La Sierra (Calif.) It was Casillas' first collegiate game.

 

 

Defensive Nominees: Laura Vogt, Cumberlands (Ky.) ; Courtney Link, Middle Georgia State ; Emily Lamoureaux, Thomas (Ga.) ; Grace McClellan, Keiser (Fla.)


 

Week 8 (November 10, 2020)

Offensive Player of the Week: Chloe Rootes, Tennessee Wesleyan

 

Women's Soccer - Chloe Rootes, Tennessee Wesleyan Scored five goals in two games, including four against Bluefield (Va.). Also notched her fourth game winner against Montreat (N.C.) in a 2-1 victory.

 

Offensive Nominees: Alexis Larimore, Grace (Ind.) ; Flor Suarez, Briar Cliff (Iowa) ; Anika Kallash, Central Methodist (Mo.) ; Tania Mocholi, Oklahoma Wesleyan ; Yuki Watari, Martin Methodist (Tenn.) ; Marilia Lages, Bellevue (Neb.) ; Joanne Nakirya, Mid-America Christian (Okla.) ; Maddie Manzke, Warner (Fla.) ; Dani Blagojevic, Indiana Tech

 

 

Defensive Player of the Week: Madison Baker, Avila (Mo.)

 

Women's Soccer - Madison Baker - Avila University Recorded a 1-0 shutout win over Tabor (Kan.) preserved the clean sheet with six of her eight saves in the first half in windy conditions.

 

 

Defensive Nominees: Caragan Treola, Bryan (Tenn.) ; Bethany Blackwood, Grace (Ind.) ; Megan Siqueiros, Briar Cliff (Iowa) ; Marina Barneda Massaguer, Missouri Valley ; Megan Knox, Oakland City (Ind.) ; Jessica Shumer, Science & Arts (Okla.) ; Amanda Ewald, Keiser (Fla.)


 

Week 7 (November 3, 2020)

Offensive Player of the Week: Lauren Marshall, Spring Arbor (Mich.)

 

Lauren Marshall - Women's Soccer Netted five goals, including four against Bethel (Ind.) and an insurance goal in a 2-0 win over Marian (Ind.)

 

Offensive Nominees: Madi Dunahue, Missouri Baptist ; Zoie Steinkamp, St. Andrews (N.C.) ; Flor Suarez, Briar Cliff (Iowa) ; Anika Kallash, Central Methodist (Mo.) ; Hailey Rouse, Southwestern (Kan.) ; Alexandra Collighan, Life (Ga.) ; Emma Weber, Viterbo (Wis.) ; Keely Hoopingarner, IU Kokomo (Ind.) ; Kyleigh Cano, SAGU (Texas) ; Emily Darnell, Dalton State (Ga.) ; Emily Dalton, Ave Maria (Fla.) ; Jenny Dear, Lawrence Tech (Mich.)

 

 

Defensive Player of the Week: Becca Mindling, Spring Arbor (Mich.)

 

Becca Mindling - Women's Soccer Led the back line to post two shutouts, including one against one of the top offenses in the nation in Marian (Ind.). Additionally, Mindling recorded one goal on the week.

 

 

Defensive Nominees: Zoe Frenier, Montreat (N.C.) ; Ruby Campa, Briar Cliff (Iowa) ; Laura Riesenbeck, Central Methodist (Mo.) ; Amaris Sigler, Avila (Mo.) ; Emily Hounsell, Life (Ga.) ; Sarah Underwood, Midway (Ky.) ; Brooke Alvarez, Dalton State (Ga.) ; Maddie Samuelson, Ave Maria (Fla.) ; Christina Wynn, Indiana Tech


 

Week 6 (October 27, 2020)

Offensive Player of the Week: Jennifer Luna, Southeastern (Fla.)

 

Women's Soccer - Jennifer Luna - Southeastern University Recorded the game-winner in overtime against Keiser (Fla.), ending the Seahawks' 28-game winning streak.

 

Offensive Nominees: Jewel Morelan, Columbia (Mo.) ; Chloe Rootes, Tennessee Wesleyan ; Morgan Orme, Taylor (Ind.) ; Claire Struble, Jamestown (N.D.) ; Sandra Jakobsen, Central Methodist (Mo.) ; Kayla Deaver, Kansas Wesleyan ; Daniela Cianchini, Life (Ga.) ; Sydney Boyd, Waldorf (Iowa) ; Elizabeth Sparks, Asbury (Ky.) ; Emma Rice, Science & Arts (Okla.) ; Ava Van Doren, Dalton State (Ga.) ; Jessica Koje, Lawrence Tech (Mich.)

 

 

Defensive Player of the Week: Holly Eddins, Southeastern (Fla.)

 

Women's Soccer - Holly Eddins - Southeastern University Stopped nine shots in 105 minutes and allowed just one goal to the defending national champion Keiser (Fla.) in a 2-1 overtime victory.

 

 

Defensive Nominees: Hanna Harrison, Missouri Baptist ; Natalie Feaster, Tennessee Wesleyan ; Hannah Dempsey, Taylor (Ind.) ; Danielle Dubovy, Doane (Neb.) ; Laura Riesenbeck, Central Methodist (Mo.) ; Rachel Sanders, Southwestern (Kan.) ; Hollie Johnston, Life (Ga.) ; Ella Serlin, Point Park (Pa.) ; Hannah Tillison, Southwestern Christian (Okla.) ; Brooke Alvarez, Dalton State (Ga.) ; Rebecca Almandoz, Lawrence Tech (Mich.)


 

Week 5 (October 20, 2020)

Offensive Player of the Week: Madison Marshall, Spring Arbor (Mich.)

 

Women's Soccer - Spring Arbor University Scored three goals in two games, including the game winner against Indiana Wesleyan.

 

Offensive Nominees: Madi Dunahue, Missouri Baptist ; Brianna Smotherman, Reinhardt (Ga.) ; Alyssa Weidler, Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.) ; Rachel Beffa, Benedictine (Kan.) ; Daniela Ortiz, Oklahoma Wesleyan ; Sarah Slingluff, Life (Ga.) ; Autumn Petersen, Waldorf (Iowa) ; Trinity Hassey, Rio Grande (Ohio) ; Kyleigh Gibson, Mid-America Christian (Okla.) ; Camila Pescatore, William Carey (Miss.) ; Alicia Drott, Keiser (Fla.) ; Samantha Golchuk, Concordia (Mich.)

 

 

Defensive Player of the Week: Hailee Hinthorne, Union (Ky.)

 

Women's Soccer - Union College Kentucky Stopped 13 of 14 shots against Brenau (Ga.) and came out of the net after a minute against St. Andrews (N.C.) to play in the field and score a goal.

 

 

Defensive Nominees: Abigail Meyer, Columbia (Mo.) ; Samantha Tracey, Spring Arbor (Mich.) ; Allee Downing, Concordia (Neb.) ; Vanessa Silva, Baker (Kan.) ; Shelby Brown, Avila (Mo.) ; Aylin Lopez, Life (Ga.) ; Kylee Bobak, Point Park (Pa.) ; Iris Nevarez, Wayland Baptist (Texas) ; Sabrina Lang, William Carey (Miss.) ; Mariah Ruckdeschel, USC Beaufort (S.C.) ; Rebecca Almandoz, Lawrence Tech (Mich.)

 


Week 4 (October 13, 2020)

Offensive Player of the Week: Erin Oleksak, Marian (Ind.)

 

Scored two goals and added an assist in a 5-0 win over Grace (Ind.)

 

Offensive Nominees: Delfina Zolesio Fernandez Bl, Columbia (Mo.) ; Poppy Smith, Milligan (Tenn.) ; Mariana Ocegueda, Briar Cliff (Iowa) ; Lenvix Ochieng, Park (Mo.) ; Marjolen Nekesa, Oklahoma Wesleyan ; Zoe Hagan, Life (Ga.) ; Sydney Boyd, Waldorf (Iowa) ; Brynn Bradley, Midway (Ky.) ; Liz Lozano, Mid-America Christian (Okla.) ; Beata Chako, Brewton-Parker (Ga.) ; Aisha Solorzano, Southeastern (Fla.) ; Laura Helder, Cornerstone (Mich.)

 

 

Defensive Player of the Week: Abbey Schmidt, Evangel (Mo.)

 

Two shutout wins and 12 total saves on the week in two games played.

 

 

Defensive Nominees: Hanna Harrison, Missouri Baptist ; Micah King, Montreat (N.C.) ; Samantha Tracey, Spring Arbor (Mich.) ; Alexandra Homan, Morningside (Iowa) ; Ruth Khasoha, Oklahoma Wesleyan ; Serenity Tumpkin, Life (Ga.) ; Jamie Steele, Asbury (Ky.) ; Taylor Sorrell, Science & Arts (Okla.) ; Sophia Lamar, Brewton-Parker (Ga.) ; Holly Eddins, Southeastern (Fla.) ; Rebecca Almandoz, Lawrence Tech (Mich.)

 


Week 3 (October 6, 2020)

Offensive Player of the Week: Mackenzie Selvius, Spring Arbor (Mich.)

 

Scored five goals against Saint Francis (Ind.) in Spring Arbor's 5-0 win over the Cougars.

 

Offensive Nominees: Bayleigh Williams, Central Baptist (Ark.) ; Ellie Cachiaras, Milligan (Tenn.) ; Ariana Rodriguez, Briar Cliff (Iowa) ; Paulina Carles, Benedictine (Kan.) ; Krysta Catone, Kansas Wesleyan ; Bruna Cola Bielski, Bellevue (Neb.) ; Brynn Bradley, Midway (Ky.) ; Bianca Roman, Wayland Baptist (Texas) ; Aisha Solorzano, Southeastern (Fla.) ; Samantha Golchuk, Concordia (Mich.)

 

 

Defensive Player of the Week: Eliana Van Hulzen, Dordt (Iowa)

 

Recorded a pair of 2-0 shutouts on the week and led her team to two victories.

 

 

Defensive Nominees: Jayme Selph, Central Baptist (Ark.) ; Caroline Johnson, Reinhardt (Ga.) ; Lilly Jakuszewski, Mount Vernon Nazarene (Ohio) ; Olivia Berry, Benedictine (Kan.) ; Tiffany Wainscott, Tabor (Kan.) ; Jenna Miller, WVU Tech ; Iris Nevarez, Wayland Baptist (Texas) ; Leonie Weide, St. Thomas (Fla.) ; Madissen Kruit, Cornerstone (Mich.)

 


Week 2 (September 29, 2020)

Offensive Player of the Week: Liz Lozano, Mid America Christian (Okla.)

 

Tied a program record with five goals in a win over Texas A&M Texarkana. Finished with 12 points overall in the match.

 

Offensive Nominees: Delfina Zolesio Fernandez Bl, Columbia (Mo.) ; Sydney League, Truett-McConnell (Ga.) ; Erin Oleksak, Marian (Ind.) ; Jacqueline Gilbert, Hastings (Neb.) ; Paula Inclan, Missouri Valley ; Breanna Bembenek, York (Neb.) ; Paige Alford, Shawnee State (Ohio) ; Ceira Goin, Rio Grande (Ohio) ; Emily Darnell, Dalton State (Ga.) ; Hedda Ejnarsson, Keiser (Fla.) ; Taryn Ryan, Rochester (Mich.)

 

 

Defensive Player of the Week: Mikayla Smith, Lincoln Christian (Ill.)

Tied an NAIA record with 37 saves in a 2-2 draw with Oakland City (Ind.). Totaled 50 saves on the week.

 

Defensive Nominees: Ondrea Montgomery, Harris-Stowe State (Mo.) ; Hailee Hinthorne, Union (Ky.) ; Noelle Rolfsen, Marian (Ind.) ; Grace Soenksen, Concordia (Neb.) ; Vanessa Hernandez Castillo, Missouri Valley ; Alexa Moreno, York (Neb.) ; Alex Raudier, Shawnee State (Ohio) ; Morgen Nutter, Rio Grande (Ohio) ; Brooklyn Fink, Mid-America Christian (Okla.) ; Mattie Dollar, Dalton State (Ga.) ; Maddie Samuelson, Ave Maria (Fla.) ; Lily Rothert, Indiana Tech

 


Week 1 (September 22, 2020)

Offensive Player of the Week: Bianca Biffert, Evangel (Mo.)

Scored eight goals and assisted on two in a pair of wins for Evangel (Mo.) over Williams Baptist (Ark.) and Mount Mercy (Iowa)

 

Offensive Nominees: Jewel Morelan, Columbia (Mo.) ; Rebekah Reinhard, CIU (S.C.) ; Chloe Ulmer, Marian (Ind.) ; Alyssa Weidler, Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.) ; Marjolen Nekesa, Oklahoma Wesleyan ; Marilia Lages, Bellevue (Neb.) ; Lorna Campos, Rio Grande (Ohio) ; Emma Rice, Science & Arts (Okla.) ; Michaela Nicholson, Florida College ; Naira Lopez, Southeastern (Fla.) 

 

Defensive Player of the Week: Hope Stacker, Indiana Wesleyan 

Recorded first career shutout in win over Spring Arbor (Mich.). Allowed just one goal and recorded 18 saves.

  

Defensive Nominees: Bailey Bosler, Health Sciences and Pharmacy (Mo.) ; Micah King, Montreat (N.C.) ; Alex Nowka, Jamestown (N.D.) ; Ashley Rehagen, Benedictine (Kan.) ; Jordan Wells, Bethany (Kan.) ; Jenna Miller, WVU Tech ; Taylor Sorrell, Science & Arts (Okla.) ; Victoria Fullagar, Florida College ; Holly Eddins, Southeastern (Fla.)

 


 

2020-21 Composite Winners (Defensive, Offensive)

Week 1 (September 22): Hope Stacker, Indiana Wesleyan , Bianca Biffert, Evangel (Mo.)
Week 2 (September 29): Mikayla Smith, Lincoln Christian (Ill.) , Liz Lozano, Mid-America Christian (Okla.)
Week 3 (October 06): Elianna Van Hulzen, Dordt (Iowa) , Mackenzie Selvius, Spring Arbor (Mich.)
Week 4 (October 13): Abbey Schmidt, Evangel (Mo.) , Erin Oleksak, Marian (Ind.)
Week 5 (October 20): Hailee Hinthorne, Union (Ky.) , Madison Marshall, Spring Arbor (Mich.)
Week 6 (October 27): Holly Eddins, Southeastern (Fla.) , Jennifer Luna, Southeastern (Fla.)
Week 7 (November 03): Becca Mindling, Spring Arbor (Mich.) , Lauren Marshall, Spring Arbor (Mich.)
Week 8 (November 10): Madison Baker, Avila (Mo.) , Chloe Rootes, Tennessee Wesleyan
Week 9 (February 24): Jayleen Casillas, Vanguard (Calif.) , Ainhoa Camara, Cumberlands (Ky.)
Week 10 (March 03): Laura Vogt, Cumberlands (Ky.) , Mari Kalvatn, USC Beaufort (S.C.)
Week 11 (March 10): Megan Martin, Georgetown (Ky.) , Yuki Watari, Martin Methodist (Tenn.)
Week 12 (March 17): Jena Vavasseur, Lyon (Ark.) , Adisa Amang, Martin Methodist (Tenn.)
Week 13 (March 24): Maia Wetzel, Rocky Mountain (Mont.) , Adisa Amang, Martin Methodist (Tenn.)
Week 14 (March 31): Victoria Heus, Columbia (Mo.) , Ariana Mondiri, University of Northwestern Ohio
Week 15 (April 07): Kylee Atkins, College of Idaho , Shara Randez, Cumberlands (Ky.)
Week 16 (April 14): Makenna Hadaller, Bushnell (Ore.) , Megan Verant, Madonna (Mich.)

 

 

 

 

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