The seventh set of 2026 Gulf South Conference Women’s Soccer Weekly Awards presented by Athletic Solutions have been announced, based on performances from Oct. 5-11.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Lainey Farabaugh, F, Sr., Montevallo
- Posted seven points on three goals and one assist during a 2-0 week for the Falcons to earn her second-straight GSC Player of the Week honor and third of the season.
- Scored twice in a 3-0 win over UAH on Oct. 7, taking four total shots and three on goal.
- Added a goal and an assist while placing three of five shots on frame during 90 minutes in a 4-1 win at Mississippi Christian on Oct. 11.
- Took the GSC lead in goals scored (10), while continuing to lead the conference in shots (59), shots on goal (37), assists (8) and points (28).
Other nominees: Caila Batchelor, UAH; Mariela Dolan, Delta State; Emma Nelson, Lee; Katie Fuller, Trevecca Nazarene; Rebekah Jackson, Union
DEFENDER OF THE WEEK
Isabella Valentine, D, Sr., Lee
- Helped the Flames hold opponents to 13 total shots and two shutouts during a 1-0-1 week.
- Posted three shots, including one on goal, in a 0-0 draw against Valdosta State.
- Scored two goals on corker kicks in a 10-0 win against Spring Hill on Oct. 11.
Other nominees: Chesley Curtis, UAH; Lola Cunningham, Delta State; Madysen Legere, Montevallo
GOALKEEPER OF THE WEEK
Alannah Zander, GK, Fr., Valdosta State
- Earned a shutout in her collegiate debut during a 0-0 draw against No. 15 Lee on Oct. 7.
- Recorded 13 saves, the most-ever by a Blazers freshman goalkeeper and fourth-most in program history.
- Faced 23 total shots in her first career start.
Other nominees: Kim Bircher, Delta State; Abby Whitcomb, Lee; Jolie Cazale, Montevallo; Yumari Hernandez, West Alabama
FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Alannah Zander, GK, Fr., Valdosta State
- Earned a shutout in her collegiate debut during a 0-0 draw against No. 15 Lee on Oct. 7.
- Recorded 13 saves, the most-ever by a Blazers freshman goalkeeper and fourth-most in program history.
- Faced 23 total shots in her first career start.
Other nominees: Emma Nelson, Lee; Olivia Perroni, Trevecca Nazarene
2026 GSC Women’s Soccer Weekly Awards
Player of the Week
Sept. 1: Caroline Chandler, Delta State
Sept. 8: Eva Hendriks, AUM
Sept. 15: Lainey Farabaugh, Montevallo
Sept. 22: Avery Hooker, Delta State
Sept. 29: Rebekah Jackson, Union
Oct. 6: Lainey Farabaugh, Montevallo
Oct. 13: Lainey Farabaugh, Montevallo
Defender of the Week
Sept. 1: Allie Kimbrell, West Alabama
Sept. 8: Faith Clark, Mississippi Christian
Sept. 15: Prescott Hull, UAH
Sept. 22: Kyndal Smith, Valdosta State
Sept. 29: Dani Witsman, Trevecca Nazarene
Oct. 6: Tessa Harrington, Montevallo
Oct. 13: Isabella Valentine, Lee
Goalkeeper of the Week
Sept. 1: Piper Burgess, Delta State
Sept. 8: CeCe Szopa, UAH
Sept. 15: Ava Bell, Spring Hill
Sept. 22: Kim Bircher, Delta State
Sept. 29: Penelope Charrion, Trevecca Nazarene
Oct. 6: Kaylee Allen, Christian Brothers
Oct. 13: Alannah Zander, Valdosta State
Freshman of the Week
Sept. 1: Eva Hendriks, AUM
Sept. 8: Eva Hendriks, AUM
Sept. 15: Claire Ward, UAH
Sept. 22: Emma Nelson, Lee
Sept. 29: Komang Ardana, Union
Oct. 6: Emma Nelson, Lee
Oct. 13: Alannah Zander, Valdosta State