September 8, 2008
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.

Athletes of the Week

Football Offensive Player of the Week
          Derek Hunt, Maryville - The freshman quarterback from Maryville, Tennessee was directly involved in each touchdown scored by the Scots in a 41-35 loss to Huntingdon. Hunt was 19-of-32 for 326 yards passing with three touchdowns and two interceptions. Hunt also carried the ball ten times for a total of 38 yards which included a 21-yard touchdown. Also Nominated: Marcus Mayo, Ferrum; Jeremy Dixon, Averett; Torrey Lowe, Greensboro; Kevin Roberts, Shenandoah.

Football Defensive Player of the Week
          Wesley Pope, Shenandoah - The Falls Church, Virginia senior defensive back had 11 tackles as the Hornets fell to Catholic, 23-20, in overtime. Pope accounted for eight solo tackles, three assisted take downs, 5.5 tackles for a loss of 25 yards and a new school record two forced fumbles. Also Nominated: Brian Richardson, Greensboro; Mario Huffman, Averett; Quentin Pope, N.C. Wesleyan; Maureik Goode, Ferrum; Kyle Chewning, Maryville.

Football Special Teams Player of the Week
          Mario Miralles, Methodist - The Hialeah, Florida sophomore place kicker broke the school record for field goals in a game in the Monarchs', 32-21, victory over Campbell. Miralles was a perfect 4-for-4, giving Methodist an early 12-0 lead. Miralles twice booted field goals of 43 yards. He also added two extra points in the victory. Also Nominated: T.J. Grzesikowski, Ferrum; Anthony Squillini, Averett.

Men's Soccer Player of the Week
           Ben Norman, Greensboro - The senior midfielder from Blowing Rock, North Carolina totaled two goals and three assists for seven points during a 2-0 week for The Pride at the Doug Hamilton Memorial Tournament. In a 3-0 win over Guilford, Norman scored the first two goals of the game while adding an assist on the final tally of the contest. In a 3-1 win over Marymount, Norman assisted on Greensboro's first goal and the eventual game-winning second score of the match. For his efforts, Norman was named to the All-Tournament Team. Also Nominated: Robert Ivanovich, N.C. Wesleyan; Tyler Claire, Christopher Newport.

Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week
           Benjamin Schmedes, N.C. Wesleyan - The junior defender from Hanover, Germany helped lead the Bishops to a 2-0 record at the Doug Hamilton Memorial Tournament. Schmedes helped a defense that did not allow a goal in two contests. The Bishops earned a 2-0 win over Marymount before defeating Heidelberg, 5-0. Despite being a defender, Schmedes was named the Tournament's MVP. Also Nominated: Kurt Gardiner, Greensboro; Matt Tengs, Christopher Newport.

Women's Soccer Player of the Week
          Maggie Hart, Meredith - The Mooresville, North Carolina junior forward scored two goals in a 4-0 victory over Bridgewater last week at the Esprit Tournament. Hart scored the second and third tallies of the contest to help put the match away. The Avenging Angels' only other contest of the week was an 8-2 win over Marymount. Hart was held scoreless in the win but did manage two shots on goal. For her efforts, Hart was named to the All-Tournament team. Also nominated: Reva McCloud, N.C. Wesleyan; Kerrie Fallen, Averett.

Women's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week
          Bryanne Godfrey, N.C. Wesleyan - The Howell, New Jersey senior goalkeeper recorded a 1-1 record last weekend for the Bishops at the Esprit Tournament. In two starts and 200 minutes played, Godfrey allowed three goals and tallied 16 saves. Godfrey earn her first shutout of the season by stopping seven shots in a 1-0 victory over Marymount. In a double-overtime loss to Bridgewater, Godfrey allowed three goals while making nine saves. For her efforts, Godfrey earned All-Tournament Team honors. Also Nominated: Amanda Johnson, Greensboro; Kristin Braxton, Meredith.

Volleyball Player of the Week
         Kacie Hyatt, Greensboro - The junior outside hitter from Randleman, North Carolina led The Pride to a 2-2 record last week by totaling 67 kills, 22 digs, six blocks, three service aces and two assists. In a 3-0 win over Guilford, Hyatt tallied a match-high 14 kills and four blocks while adding two digs and one service ace. In a 3-1 loss to Piedmont, Hyatt recorded a match-high 18 kills with eight digs and one assist. In a 3-1 loss to Oglethorpe, Hyatt contributed a team-high 16 kills with seven digs. Finally, in a 3-1 victory over Lynchburg, Hyatt tallied a match-high 19 kills with five digs, two blocks, two service aces and one assist. Also Nominated: Brittany Insley, N.C. Wesleyan; Taylor Cates, Methodist; Sara Elliott, Meredith; Colena Roberts, Mary Baldwin.

Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week
         Jordan Grady, Methodist - The junior defensive specialist from Erwin, North Carolina recorded 99 digs, four assists and one kill last week as the Monarchs went 2-3. In a 3-0 win over Salem, Grady recorded a match-high 11 digs with one assist. In a 3-2 loss to Emory & Henry, Grady totaled a team-high 30 digs with two assists. In a 3-2 loss to Randolph, Grady contributed 18 digs with one assist while in a 3-0 loss to Roanoke, she totaled 14 digs. Finally, in a 3-1 win over Sweet Briar, Grady tallied a team-high 26 digs with one kill. Also nominated: Kelly George, N.C. Wesleyan; Emily Thompson, Greensboro; Carla Hill, Mary Baldwin.

Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week
          None

Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week
          Kathryn Stephens, Mary Baldwin - The junior helped the Squirrels finish third at the Shenandoah Invitational. Stephens placed second out of 37 runners with a time of 27:28 on the 6K course. Also Nominated: Lauren McDonald, Meredith.
 

Rookies of the Week

Football Offensive Rookie of the Week
          Wesley Idlette, Maryville - The freshman wide receiver from Chattanooga, Tennessee caught two touchdown passes in a 41-35 loss to Huntingdon. Idlette had a game-high 153 yards on eight receptions for a 19.1-yard average. Idlette recorded scores of 62 and three yards.

Football Defensive Rookie of the Week
          Terrance Bullard, Averett - The freshman defensive lineman from Riviera Beach, Florida recorded six total tackles in a 34-13 loss to Bridgewater. Bullard tallied two solo tackles and four assisted take downs while amassing three sacks for a loss of 16 yards. Also Nominated: Tanner Caylor, Maryville.

Men's Soccer Rookie of the Week
          Winston Mattheisen, Christopher Newport - The freshman forward from Williamsburg, Virginia accounted for nearly half of the Captains seven goals in a 2-0 weekend at the Marietta (OH) Tournament. In a 3-1 win over Westminster, Mattheisen scored one goal on two shots. In the tournament's championship game, a 4-1 win over Walsh, Mattheisen scored the first two goals of the game, including the eventual game-winner. For his efforts, Mattheisen was named the Tournament's MVP. Also Nominated: Niclas Dahlin, Averett; David Andreski, Greensboro; Justin Wolf, N.C. Wesleyan; Chris Kay, Ferrum.

Women's Soccer Rookie of the Week
          Ashton Herbert, Meredith - The Richmond, Virginia freshman midfielder scored her first career goal in an 8-2 victory over Marymount last week. Herbert also tallied an assist in the win. Herbert did not appear in the Avenging Angels' only other contest of the week, a 4-0 win over Bridgewater. Also Nominated: Liza Slater, Averett; Danielle Minichello, Methodist; Shana Sumers, Shenandoah.

Volleyball Rookie of the Week
          Mackenzie Tingle, N.C. Wesleyan - The freshman setter from Clearbrook, Virginia helped the Bishops to a 1-1 record last week by posted 69 assists, 15 digs, 12 kills, ten service aces and three blocks. In a 3-2 loss to Virginia Wesleyan, Tingle tallied a double-double of a team-high 27 assists and 12 digs. Tingle also added eight kills, a co-match high four service aces and two blocks in the loss. In a 3-2 victory over Mary Washington, Tingle contributed 42 assists, a team-high six service aces, four kills, three digs and one block. Also Nominated: Jalesty Washington, Methodist; Kelsey Hargrove, Greensboro; Brittany Moore, Averett; MaryBeth Finegan, Meredith.

Men's Cross Country Rookie of the Week
          Kyle Gutierrez, Shenandoah - The freshman from Woodbridge, Virginia has competed in two events to open the season. In his first action, Gutierrez led the Hornets to a fourth-place finish at the Delaware Valley Invitational. Gutierrez completed the 8K course in a time of 28:18 which was good for an 8th place finish. In his second meet of the season, Gutierrez helped the Hornets to a first-place finish at the Shenandoah Invitational. Gutierrez finished second in a time of 28:59 on the 8K course. Also Nominated: Josh Bowling, Christopher Newport.

Women's Cross Country Rookie of the Week
          Jade Zaharoff, Christopher Newport - The freshman from Vienna, Virginia helped the Captains finish sixth out of nine teams at the Marlin Invitational. Zaharoff placed eighth out of 88 runners with a time of 24:15 on the 6K course. Also Nominated: Amy Smith, Shenandoah; Joyce McLeod, Meredith.

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