The final set of 2026 Gulf South Conference Women’s Soccer Weekly Awards presented by Athletic Solutions have been announced, based on performances from Oct. 19-25.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK 
Sarah Hudson, F, Sr., Valdosta State
 

• Scored two goals in the Blazers’ 4-0 win over Christian Brothers, including the game-winner.
• Placed all four shots on goal against CBU.
• Sits in the Top 5 in the GSC for goals (10), game-winning goals (2), shots on goal (22), shots (34) and points (22)
• Earned her first career GSC weekly award.

Other nominees: Kaitlyn Lewis, UAH; Megan Davis, Lee; Ayla Ertekin, Montevallo; Elsa Bengtsson, Trevecca Nazarene; Ebba Detulleo, Union

DEFENDER OF THE WEEK
Tessa Erzen, D, Sr., Union
 

• Played all 90 minutes to anchor the Bulldogs’ defense in a 2-0 shutout against AUM.  
• Recorded an assist from the outside back position for the game-winning goal.
• Took two shots, including one on frame.
• Earned her first career GSC weekly award. 

Other nominees: Isabella Valentine, Lee; Cristina Escudero, Trevecca Nazarene; Ella Scerbo, Valdosta State

GOALKEEPER OF THE WEEK
Abby Whitcomb, GK, Grad, Lee
 

• Recorded three saves in a 2-0 shutout over Delta State.
• Faced four total shots in the win over the Statesmen.
• Earned her third career GSC Goalkeeper of the Week honor.

Other nominees:  CeCe Szopa, UAH; Jolie Cazale, Montevallo;; Antia Lopez Rodriguez, Union; Alannah Zander, Valdosta State

FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Anna Blackaby, MF/F, Fr., UAH
 

• Scored the game-winning goal in UAH's 2-1 victory over Mississippi Christian.
• Extended the Chargers' lead to 2-0 with an unassisted goal in the 62nd minute.
• Played 22 minutes while helping UAH clinch its second-straight GSC Tournament berth.
• Earned her first career GSC weekly award.

Other nominees: Audrey O’Meara, Lee; Alannah Zander, 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
Oct. 27: Sarah Hudson, Valdosta State


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
Oct. 27: Tessa Erzen, Union

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
Oct. 27: Abby Whitcomb

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
Oct. 27: Anna Blackaby