ATLANTA, Ga. (October 1, 2024) –
Ellie Schuld (Maryville) was named Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) Women’s Soccer
Offensive Player of the Week, while
Sydney Mahr (Maryville) earned
Defensive Player of the Week, released by the league office on Tuesday.
Molly Fitzpatrick (Piedmont) was also tabbed
Rookie of the Week.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Ellie Schuld, Maryville
Forward | Sophomore | Anch
orage, AK
Ellie Schuld had an outstanding week, helping Maryville to a 1-0-1 record this past week with two goals and one assist. Schuld opened her scoring account for the season in the 28th minute of a 1-1 draw at Berry, netting the Scots' lone goal. She followed that performance with another goal and an assist in Maryville’s commanding 4-1 victory over Belhaven, kicking off CCS play in style. Schuld placed all three of her shots on target, with two finding the back of the net.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Sydney Mahr, Maryville
Goalkeeper | Senior | Faye
tteville, N.Y.
Senior goalkeeper Sydney Mahr anchored Maryville to a 1-0-1 record this past week, allowing just one goal in each match. The senior goalkeeper made nine total saves while facing 20 shots.
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK – Molly Fitzpatrick, Piedmont
Forward | Sophomore | Maco
n, GA
Molly Fitzpatrick made a massive impact in Piedmont's dominant 10-0 win over Wesleyan, contributing two goals and two assists.
OTHER PLAYERS NOMINATED
| OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK |
Hannah Muncie (Asbury); Molly Fitzpatrick (Piedmont) |
| DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK |
Lexi Green (Belhaven); Bronwyn Kickasola (Covenant); Anna Wright (LaGrange); Sierra Judson (Piedmont) |
| ROOKIE OF THE WEEK |
Erin Hudson (Maryville); Emma Anderson (Covenant) |
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ABOUT THE COLLEGIATE CONFERENCE OF THE SOUTH (CCS)
The CCS is an NCAA Division III athletic conference that began play during the 2022-23 academic year. The conference features nine member institutions (Agnes Scott College, Asbury University, Belhaven University, Covenant College, Huntingdon College, LaGrange College, Maryville College, Piedmont University, and Wesleyan College) and sponsors championships across 14 sports. In addition to sharing the member institutions' geographic identity, the name 'Collegiate Conference of the South' is indicative of a shared commitment to academic excellence, which is commensurate with the NCAA Division III philosophy.
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