ATLANTA, Ga. (September 16, 2025) – Damaris Gaines (Agnes Scott) was named Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week, while teammate, Piper Martinsen (Agnes Scott) earned Defensive Player of the Week, released by the league office on Tuesday.
 
Gabby Worthy (LaGrange) was also tabbed Rookie of the Week.
 
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Damaris Gaines, Agnes Scott
Forward  |  Graduate Student  |  Lilburn, Ga.
 
Agnes Scott graduate forward Damaris Gaines continued to pace the Scotties' attack with a game-winning strike in a 2-1 victory over Regent. Gaines recorded six shots, with four on target, and broke the deadlock just over a minute into the second half. She now has four goals on the season, tying her for the conference lead.
 
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Piper Martinsen, Agnes Scott
Defender  |  Junior  |  Atlanta, Ga.
 
Agnes Scott junior defender Piper Martinsen made an immediate impact in the Scotties’ win over Regent, scoring just nine seconds after kickoff to set a new program record for the fastest goal in school history. Beyond her early heroics, Martinsen anchored the back line with several key defensive stops to help preserve the 2-1 result.
 
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK – Gabby Worthy, LaGrange
Forward  |  Freshman  |  Bremen, Ga.
 
LaGrange freshman forward Gabby Worthy netted her first career goal in the Panthers’ 2-0 win at Centenary. Worthy now leads LaGrange with four points on the year, giving the Panthers a promising young presence in their attack.
 

OTHER PLAYERS NOMINATED
 

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK	Jensen Ward (Belhaven); Hannah Smoot (Maryville)
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK	Carsen Makuch (LaGrange); Gabbie Halliburton (Maryville)
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK	Tigui Diallo (Agnes Scott); Addison Kantor (Maryville)

 

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