The Gulf South Conference announced its sixth set of women's soccer Player of the Week awardees of the 2025 season, for performances based on matches from October 6-12.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Selis Demirci, Sr., F, West Alabama
- Had a six-point week to help lead West Alabama to a pair of wins in GSC play.
- Scored back-to-back goals in the 81st and 82nd minute during a 2-1 win at Christian Brothers.
- Recorded the Tigers lone goal in a 1-0 win against Union on the road.
- Took 10 shots, with 4 being on goal, in a total of 174 minutes across the two games.
- Earned her second consecutive GSC Player of the Week award.
Other nominees: Carley White, UAH; Cristal Tellez, Christian Brothers; Siri Stenslie, Lee; Katelynn Kott, Montevallo; Alexa Pratt, Spring Hill; Paige Blackburn, Union; Olof Thorvaldsdottir, West Florida
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Alexa Pratt, Sr., D, Spring Hill
- Scored the game-winning goal in Spring Hill’s 1-0 win over AUM.
- Helped the Badgers to consecutive clean sheets, as the backline hold AUM to zero shots on goal.
- Played 180 minutes as Spring Hill earned six points in the GSC standings with road wins over Valdosta State and AUM.
Other nominees: Savanna Mondesir-Singh, Christian Brothers; Molly Cook, Lee; Emily Djagbare, West Alabama; JoHannah Peterson, West Florida
GOALKEEPER OF THE WEEK
Ciara Duff, Jr., GK, Montevallo
- Posted a 1-0-1 record for the week with a total of 10 saves on 26 shots.
- Tallied seven saves on 15 shots faced in a 1-0 win over Delta State.
- Made three saves in 11 shots faced in a 0-0 draw against Mississippi College.
- Now has six shutouts in six appearances this season.
Other nominees: CeCe Szopa, UAH; Kaylee Allen, Christian Brothers; Abby Whitcomb, Lee; Carlotta Stark, Spring Hill; Dehlia Placie, Union; Yumari Hernandez, West Alabama
FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Yumari Hernandez, GK, West Alabama
- Helped West Alabama earn six points in GSC play with wins over Christian Brothers and Union.
- Faced 18 shots and made five saves on the weekend while only allowing one goal.
- Recorded her seventh shutout of the season in a 1-0 win against Union.
- Earned her fourth GSC Freshman of the Week award this season.
Other nominees: Alyssa Costley, Christian Brothers; Molly Cook, Lee; Mary Bachou, Trevecca
2025 GSC Women's Soccer Players of the Week
Player
Sept. 9: Olof Thorvaldsdottir, West Florida
Sept. 16: Alexis Castle, West Florida
Sept. 23: Morgan Goehring, Montevallo
Sept. 30: Alaysia Nye, Lee
Oct. 7: Selis Demirci, West Alabama
Oct. 14: Selis Demirci, West Alabama
Defensive
Sept. 9: Tiana Trahan, West Alabama
Sept. 16: Isabella Valentine, Lee
Sept. 23: Campbell Tarentino, UAH
Sept. 30: Avery Sides, Lee
Oct. 7: Aynzlie Nelson, West Alabama
Oct. 14: Alexa Pratt, Spring Hill
Goalkeeper
Sept. 9: Yumari Hernandez, West Alabama
Sept. 16: Belle Okoroafo, West Florida
Sept. 23: CeCe Szopa, UAH
Sept. 30: Ciara Duff, Montevallo
Oct. 7: Jolie Cazale, Montevallo
Oct. 14: Ciara Duff, Montevallo
Freshman
Sept. 9: Yumari Hernandez, West Alabama
Sept. 16: Yumari Hernandez, West Alabama
Sept. 23: Ayla Ertekin, Montevallo
Sept. 30: Ayla Ertekin, Montevallo
Oct. 7: Yumari Hernandez, West Alabama
Oct. 14: Yumari Hernandez, West Alabama