The eighth set of 2026 Gulf South Conference Women's Soccer Weekly Awards presented by Athletic Solutions have been announced, based on performances from Oct. 12-18.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK 
Ayla Ertekin, F, So., Montevallo

• Posted a total of seven points on two goals and three assists in 95 minutes of action in Montevallo's 2-0 week. 
• Scored one goal on one shot and added two assists for four points in 45 minutes of action during the Falcons' 5-0 win over West Alabama.
• Added another goal and one assist on one shot in 51 minutes of action in a 3-1 win over Union.

Other nominees: Chloe Wallace, AUM; Lillie McCutchen, Mississippi Christian; Carley White, UAH; Rebekah Jackson, Union; Jenni McIntosh, Valdosta State

DEFENDER OF THE WEEK
Molly Cook, D, So., Lee

• Anchored the Flames defense during two shutouts to remain unbeaten in October. 
• Scored one goal on two shots in a 10-0 win over Christian Brothers.
• Held UAH to nine shots in a 1-0 win, and did not allow a shot by CBU. 

Other nominees: Claire Ward, UAH; Rachel Andrews, Valdosta State

GOALKEEPER OF THE WEEK
Ava Bell, GK, R-So., Spring Hill

• Recorded 14 saves during a 1-0-1 week in conference action.
• Made nine saves in a 1-1 draw at Trevecca Nazarene before adding five saves in a 1-0 shutout victory over Delta State. 
• Helped Spring Hill clinch a spot in the GSC quarterfinals.

Other nominees: Abby Whitcomb, Lee; Paityn Settlemires, Mississippi Christian; Jolie Cazale, Montevallo; CeCe Szopa, UAH; Antia Lopez Rodriguez, Union; Alannah Zander, Valdosta State

FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Kloe Reeves, F, Fr., Lee

• Scored the second and third goals in a 10-0 win against Christian Brothers. 
• Posted an assist on a second-half goal against CBU.
• Took four total shots with two on goal.

Other nominees: Lily Hillegas, AUM; Paityn Settlemires, Mississippi Christian; Natalie Sligar, Montevallo; Addison Brandon, Trevecca Nazarene; Claire Ward, UAH; Brinley Linnenbringer, Union; Natalie Ocampo, Valdosta State

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
Oct. 20: Ayla Ertekin, 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
Oct. 20: Molly Cook, 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
Oct. 20: Ava Bell, Spring Hill

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
Oct. 20: Kloe Reeves, Lee