The sixth set of 2026 Gulf South Conference Women’s Soccer Weekly Awards presented by Athletic Solutions have been announced, based on performances from Sept. 28 - Oct. 4.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Lainey Farabaugh, F, Sr., Montevallo
- Scored two goals and added two assists in the Falcons’ 7-1 win over Valdosta State.
- Recorded six shots, all on goal, and posted six points against the Blazers.
- Earned her second GSC Player of the Week honor this season.
- Leads the GSC in shots per game (4.55) and assists (6), while sitting second in goals scored (7).
Other nominees: Courtney Pigford, AUM; Isabella Valentine, Lee; Anna Farrell, Trevecca Nazarene; Paige Blackburn, Union
DEFENDER OF THE WEEK
Tessa Harrington, D, Sr., Montevallo
- Led the Falcons defense during a 7-1 win against Valdosta State.
- Assisted one goal and had one shot against the Blazers.
- Helped Montevallo to its largest win margin of the season (six goals).
Other nominees: Mack Campbell, Christian Brothers; Wilkerson Kristina, Spring Hill
GOALKEEPER OF THE WEEK
Kaylee Allen, GK, Sr., Christian Brothers
- Recorded seven saves in a 0-0 tie against West Alabama.
- Faced 15 total shots, including seven on goal.
- Posted her first shutout of the season and second career shutout for CBU.
Other nominees: Ciara Duff, Montevallo; Ava Bell, Spring Hill; Mary Bauchou, Trevecca Nazarene; Anita Lopez Rodriguez, Union; Yumari Hernandez, West Alabama
FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Emma Nelson, F, R-Fr., Lee
- Scored one goal in the Flames’ 4-0 victory over Lincoln Memorial University.
- Recorded two shots, both on goal, in 42 minutes played against LMU.
- Posted two shots, both on goal, in 53 minutes during a 1-1 tie against Union.
- Earned her second GSC Freshman of the Week honor.
Other nominees: Eva Henriks, AUM; Addison Brandon, Trevecca Nazarene; Kaitlyn Lewis, UAH
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
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
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
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