ATLANTA, Ga. (September 3, 2024) – Shaylinn McFarland (Huntingdon) was named Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week, while Gretchen Caswell (Covenant) earned Defensive Player of the Week, released by the league office on Tuesday.
 
AnnaLi Weekley (Covenant) was also tabbed Rookie of the Week.
 
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Shaylinn McFarland, Huntingdon
Forward  |  Freshman  |  Madison, Ala
 
McFarland made an immediate impact in her collegiate debut, scoring two goals and adding an assist to lead Huntingdon to a 2-0 start to the season. Her contributions were instrumental in the team's victories over Millsaps and MUW.
 
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Gretchen Caswell, Covenant
Defender  |  Sophomore  |  Lakeland, Fla.
 
Caswell anchored Covenant's defense in a dominant 3-0 shutout against Berea. Playing the full 90 minutes, she led a back line that allowed just one shot on goal.
 
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK – AnnaLi Weekley, Covenant
Forward  |  Freshman  |  Huntsville, Ala.
 
Weekley had a standout debut, scoring a goal and providing an assist in just 46 minutes of play during Covenant's 3-0 win over Berea. She was a constant threat on the attack, recording five shots, three of which were on target.
 
OTHER PLAYERS NOMINATED
 

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK	Haylei Hassan (LaGrange); Chloe Chase (Maryville)
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK	Julianne Wilson (Belhaven); Bayleigh Pitts (Huntingdon); Anna Wright (LaGrange); Elle Fair (Maryville)
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK	Mia Ganote (Belhaven); Shea Eichelberger (Huntingdon); Erin Hudson (Maryville)

 


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