GNAC Field Hockey Athlete of the Week Report #5
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PLAYER OF THE WEEK Anna Tedeschi, Simmons (Sr., F) Senior Anna Tedeschi guided Simmons to a 2-0 week, leading the way for the Sharks offensively. Tedeschi started the week on Wednesday (Sept. 25) vs. UMass Dartmouth with two goals for four points and followed up with a five-point performance on two goals and an assist in a road conference victory over Rivier to total nine points on the week. The senior forward currently leads the GNAC in goals (14) and points (31). |
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DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK Sadie Tirrell, Saint Joseph's (Maine) (Jr., D) Junior Sadie Tirrell was the anchor behind a Monks defense that did not allow a single goal on the week. The junior led Saint Joseph's (Maine) to two shutout wins on the defensive side, only allowing four total shots in GNAC play this week. |
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GOALKEEPER OF THE WEEK Jaci Felix-Hull, University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) (So., GK) Sophomore Jaci Felix-Hull collected two wins in GNAC play for the Blue Jays this past week. She collected eight saves in two contests, posting a save percentage of .800 and a goals allowed average of 0.91. |
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ROOKIE OF THE WEEK Hailey Brisson, Simmons (Fr., M) First-year Hailey Brisson collected seven points to help lead the Sharks to a 2-0 week. Brisson collected her first collegiate career hat-trick against non-conference UMass Dartmouth and followed up in GNAC play with an assist on the road against Rivier. |
WEEKLY HONOR ROLL
Brooke Farquhar, Colby-Sawyer – Led the Chargers to a 2-0 week, collecting two goals and assists apiece for six points.
Emma Ferrara, Johnson & Wales – Collected a hat trick and an assist for seven points in GNAC victory over Elms.
Taylor Bailey, New England College – Anchored a New England College defense that only allowed one goal in a 2-0 week.
Makenzie Anderson, New England College – Picked up two victories on the week. Collected six saves in a win vs Plymouth State.
Kassidy Collins, Saint Joseph’s (Maine) – Collected two shutout victories with three saves total in conference action.
Grace Kociszewski, University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) – Collected three goals in two GNAC victories on the week.
Previous Weekly Reports
Week #3 - Week Ending Sept. 15
Week #4 - Week Ending Sept. 22
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