GNAC Field Hockey Athlete of the Week Report #10
Offensive Player Of The Week
Brooke Farquhar, Colby-Sawyer (So.)
Sophomore Brooke Farquhar would lead the Chargers offensively once again this week as she would tally three total goals and an assist. Brooke scored the lone goal in the season finale against Union (NY) before recording her second and third goals of the week in the GNAC Quarterfinals against USJ to advance the Chargers to the conference semifinals. The league-leader in goals (26) and points (65), she ranks among the top-five in the nation offensively.
Defensive Player Of The Week
Conley Ladabouche, New England College (Jr.)
Junior Conley Ladabouche came through with some big defensive plays for the Pilgrims this week, totaling two defensive saves. The junior made the first in the fourth quarter against no. 8 nationally-ranked Endicott on Tuesday and made her second defensive save of the week in the first quarter of NEC's quarterfinal win over Lasell on Saturday.
Goalkeeper Of The Week
Makenzie Anderson, New England College (Sr.)
Senior Makenzie Anderson collected six saves against no. 8 nationally-ranked Endicott in only 15 minutes of action before collecting a two-save shutout in a GNAC quarterfinal win over Lasell, posting a .800% save percentage on the week. The league-leader in multiple goalie categories, Anderson ranks amongst the top-10 in the nation.
Co-Rookie of the Week
Jillian Fredette, Colby-Sawyer (Fr.)
Freshman Jillian Fredette would record four points in the Quarterfinal against USJ as she would record a goal and two assists in the 6-0 win to help push the Chargers into the Semifinals.
Co-Rookie of the Week
Ava Markham, Saint Joseph's (Maine) (Fr.)
Freshman Ava Markham tallied a goal and two assists for four points in a GNAC Tournament victory over Simmons University on Saturday.
WEEKLY HONOR ROLL
Addy Araneo, Colby-Sawyer - Had a great week in net as she recorded a season high in saves with 15 against Union College in the last regular season game. She would follow that performance with a shutout against USJ in the GNAC quarterfinals to help the Chargers advance to the semifinals.
Sydnee Ramos, Dean - Scored two goals in a GNAC Quarterfinal win over Rivier.
Cristina Manzi, New England College - Scored two goals, including the official game-winner, in NEC's 3-0 quarterfinal win over fifth-seeded Lasell on Saturday. The seniors' two goals send the Pilgrims to the GNAC semifinals for a third straight year and will see them take on the top seeded Dean Bulldogs.
Maya Waryas, Saint Joseph's (Maine) - Netted two goals with two assists for six total points in a 1-1 week for the Monks. The senior forward scored in a 2-1 loss at Wellesley on Tuesday and added a goal and two assists in a 5-0 GNAC Tournament triumph over Simmons on Saturday.
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