The Gulf South Conference announced its women's soccer weekly award winners for Week 7 (Oct. 9-15) of the 2023 season.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Carmen Endicott, Sr., F, Alabama Huntsville
Endicott's outstanding performance led Alabama Huntsville to a 1-1 record over the weekend. In a decisive 4-1 victory against Delta State, the senior showcased her scoring prowess by netting two goals. Notably, she managed to record three shots on goal in a mere 49 minutes of play.
Other nominees: Kenna Kay (UWG); Molly Muenchen (VSU); Bethany Guinness (UU); Alaysia Nye (LEE); Erin Hederman (MC); Raylene Alcaraz (UM); Emilie Doerkesen Dueck (UWF); Sierra O'Grady (UWA)
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Kate Dirkse, Gr., GK, Lee
Dirkse played a pivotal role in Lee's successful 2-0 weekend record, contributing with both offensive and defensive prowess. In the 3-0 victory against Valdosta State, the graduate student scored one goal on two attempts. Dirkse's performance was not limited to offense; she also played a crucial role in leading the team to two shutouts over the weekend.
Other nominees: Rylee Iorio (UU); Kendall Blackmon (UWF); CeCe Szopa (UAH)
FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Amelya Jacobs, Fr., F, Lee
Jacobs played a significant role in Lee's successful 2-0 weekend record. In the 1-0 victory against West Georgia, the freshman showcased her skills by recording three shots on goal, with one of them securing the game-winning point. Additionally, in the 3-0 win over Valdosta State, Jacobs recorded 2 shots, with one on goal, further contributing to the team's impressive weekend performance.
Other nominees: Katherine Hagans (UWG); Kayleigh Kearns (VSU); Bethany Guinness (UU); Raylene Alcaraz (UM); Maria Jansen (UAH)
2023 GSC WOMEN'S SOCCER WEEKLY AWARD WINNERS
Player of the Week
Sept. 5: Ana Moleka, Valdosta State
Sept. 12: Molly Wooldridge, Valdosta State
Sept. 19: Mya Swinton, West Florida
Sept. 26: Gracie Gustafson, Alabama Huntsville
Oct. 3: Hunter Wallace, Valdosta State
Oct. 10: Margherita Giubilato, Mississippi College
Oct. 17: Carmen Endicott, Alabama Huntsville
Defensive Player of the Week
Sept. 5: Madeline Miley, Montevallo
Sept. 12: Tori Vliet, Valdosta State
Sept. 19: Haley Brinkman, West Georgia
Sept. 26: Emily Hounsell, Montevallo
Oct. 3: Haley Brinkman, West Georgia
Oct. 10: Rylee Iorio, Union
Oct. 17: Kate Dirkse, Lee
Freshman of the Week
Sept. 5: Lainey Farabaugh, Montevallo
Sept. 12: Madison Hitzman, Spring Hill
Sept. 19: Morgan Goehring, Montevallo
Sept. 26: Katherine Hagans, West Georgia
Oct. 3: Katherine Hagans, West Georgia
Oct. 10: Amelya Jacobs, Lee
Oct. 17: Amelya Jacobs, Lee