ATLANTA, Ga. (September 10, 2024) – Davis Knight (Piedmont) was named Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week, while Eli Honeycutt (Covenant) 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 – Davis Knight, Piedmont
Forward  |  Sophomore  |  LaGrange, GA
 
Sophomore forward Davis Knight was unstoppable for Piedmont this week, netting five goals and adding one assist to lead the Lions to a 2-1 record. Knight's breakout performance came in a 4-goal explosion against Warren Wilson. He followed up with a pivotal contribution in Piedmont's comeback win over Greenville, scoring once and assisting on another goal to help secure a Lion victory.
 
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Eli Honeycutt, Covenant
Goalkeeper  |  Junior  |  Chattanooga, TN
 
Junior goalkeeper Eli Honeycutt was a wall in goal for Covenant, tying his career-high with six saves in back-to-back nights as the Scots secured wins over Hampden-Sydney and No. 3 Washington and Lee. Honeycutt's stellar shot-stopping efforts anchored a 4-1 win over Hampden-Sydney and an impressive 3-0 shutout against Washington and Lee.
 
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK – Brady Hammer, Maryville
Forward  |  Freshman  |  Knoxville, TN
 
Freshman forward Brady Hammer made a big impact for Maryville, scoring his first collegiate goal to secure a thrilling 1-0 victory over Southern Virginia.
 
OTHER PLAYERS NOMINATED
 

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK	Robel Teshome (LaGrange); Kade Theunissen (Covenant); Wesley Bloodworth (Belhaven)
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK	Diego Sarzalejo (Belhaven); Andrew Cole (LaGrange); Will Gallaher (Maryville)
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK	Kenny Pameni (LaGrange); Mason Keith (Piedmont)

 
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