GNAC Men's Soccer Athlete's of the Week Report #3

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Santiago Sanchez, New England College (So., M)

Sophomore midfielder Santiago Sanchez had an impressive week of play, tallying seven points across three games. On Tuesday (Sep. 10), Sanchez scored the lone goal in a 1-1 tie against Fitchburg State. Then on Saturday (Sep. 14), he contributed to both of the Pilgrims' goals, registering one goal and one assist in a 2-0 conference win against Mitchell. To wrap up the week, on Sunday (Sep. 15), Sanchez scored yet another goal in a 2-0 win vs. Lesley. After week three, Sanchez is currently tied for second in the GNAC in points (7) and leads New England College in goals (3).

GOALKEEPER OF THE WEEK

Declan Caster, Johnson & Wales (Sr., GK)

Senior goalkeeper Declan Caster did not concede a single goal for the Wildcats this past week in 180:00 minutes of play. On Wednesday (Sep. 11), in a rematch from last years GNAC Championship against Norwich, Caster was able to shutout the Cadets while recording four saves and secured the 1-0 win. Then on Saturday (Sep. 14), he recorded yet another four save shutout in a 1-0 win against Colby-Sawyer. Caster currently ranks fourth in the GNAC for goals against average (0.75) and is tied for first in shutouts (2). 

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

Chris Alcon, Regis (Fy., GK)

First-year Goalkeeper Chris Alcon earns back to back Rookie of the Week nods after earning his first career collegiate victory in a 2-1 win against Colby-Sawyer. Alcon played the full 90:00 minutes in the match and recorded six saves while only allowing one goal. Five of his six saves came in the second half and he was able to hold off the Chargers and secure the win. He currently sits in fourth place in the GNAC in save percentage (.889).