ATLANTA, Ga. (October 22, 2024) –
Robel Teshome (LaGrange) was named Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) Men’s Soccer
Offensive Player of the Week, while
Ciaran Colvin (Belhaven) earned
Defensive Player of the Week, released by the league office on Tuesday.
Brady Hammer (Maryville) was also tabbed
Rookie of the Week.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Robel Teshome, LaGrange
Forward | Senior | Grayson
, GA
Robel Teshome had an impressive week for the LaGrange Panthers, showcasing his offensive prowess in two key matches. In a decisive 4-1 victory over Huntingdon, Teshome led the charge with a standout performance, contributing a goal and two assists for a total of three points. Additionally, he played a crucial role in a challenging 2-2 draw against Middle Georgia State
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Ciaran Colvin, Belhaven
Defender | Freshman | New Port Richey, FL
Ciaran Colvin earned a clean sheet this past week, helping the team secure two victories, including a standout shutout win over Piedmont. Colvin played the full 180 minutes in both matches, and recorded two shots during the week, with one on target in the victory over Pensacola Christian.
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK – Brady Hammer, Maryville
Forward | Freshman | Knoxv
ille, TN
Brady Hammer made a significant impact for Maryville, averaging an impressive 82.5 minutes on the field. Hammer scored the equalizing goal in a tense 1-1 draw against first-place Covenant, converting his only shot of the match. He then followed up with a dominant performance against Huntingdon, leading the Scots with five shot attempts, all of which were on target, in a 2-1 victory.
OTHER PLAYERS NOMINATED
| OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK |
Courtland Williams (Belhaven); Tate Reynolds (Huntingdon); Brady Hammer (Maryville) |
| DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK |
Andrew Cole (LaGrange); Will Gallaher (Maryville) |
| ROOKIE OF THE WEEK |
Kenny Pameni (LaGrange); Henry Parker (Covenant); Ciaran Colvin (Belhaven) |
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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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