The Gulf South Conference announced its first women's soccer weekly award winners for the 2024 season, following the opening weekend of action from Sept. 2-8
Offensive Player of the Week
Mya Swinton, R-Sr., F, West Florida
Swinton opened the campaign up with a two-goal performance in a 3-0 win over Southwest Minnesota State. The redshirt-senior led the Argonauts with four shots on goal in 54 minutes of playing time. She then led the forward line with 64 minutes on the pitch against Minnesota State while tallying two more shots.
Other nominees: Rebekah Jackson, Union; Karah Boydstun, Mississippi College Ansley Decenzo, Valdosta State; Poppy Binding, Spring Hill; Jayla Gillespie, UAH; Raylene Alcaraz, Montevallo; Jordan Hellman, Trevecca Nazarene; Laia Gonzalez, AUM
Defensive Player of the Week
Sydney Foy, Fr., D, Valdosta State
Foy played all 180 minutes in Valdosta State’s two shutout victories this week over Middle Georgia and North Greenville. The freshman’s efforts helped the Blazer defense to allow only nine shots through two matches. She also finished with one shot on the week.
Other nominees: Allie Windom, Trevecca Nazarene; Bethany Guinness, Union; Hannah Fromme, Spring Hill; Sabrina Da Silva, UAH
Goalkeeper of the Week
Maciah Lipsey, Gr., GK, West Florida
Lipsey recorded two clean sheets during the opening week as West Florida went 1-0-1 in its trip to Minnesota. The graduate keeper played a total of 175 minutes across both matches, including the full 90 against Minnesota State. She tallied two saves in each match, while facing seven total shots. Lipsey is the first-ever winner of the GSC Women's Soccer Goalkeeper of the Week.
Other nominees: Emma Pruett, Valdosta State; Jessi Carro, Mississippi College; CeCe Szopa, UAH; Karla Guzman-Ortiz, AUM; Carlotta Stark, Spring Hill; Emily Hounsell, Montevallo; Bailie Fiore, Trevecca Nazarene; Kirsten LaVallee, Union
Freshman of the Week
JoHannah Peterson, Fr., M/D, West Florida
Peterson was the lone freshman starter in West Florida’s two matches and played 80 and 90 minutes, respectively, on the defensive line in the matches. The freshman and the Argonauts’ defensive line held their opponents to two shots in both matches while not allowing a goal in either contest.
Other nominees: Maria Rojas, Valdosta State; Paige Blackburn, Union; Karah Boydstun, Mississippi College; Chloe Wallace, AUM; Addison Knauss, UAH; Madison Bennett, Montevallo
2024 GSC Women’s Soccer Weekly Awards
Offensive Player of the Week
Sept. 10: Mya Swinton, F, West Florida
Defensive Player of the Week
Sept. 10: Sydney Foy, D, Valdosta State
Goalkeeper of the Week
Sept. 10: Maciah Lipsey, GK, West Florida
Freshman of the Week
Sept. 10: JoHannah Peterson, M/D, West Florida