ATLANTA, Ga. (September 23, 2025) – Delroy Mattis (Piedmont) was named Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week, while Danny Bahena (Belhaven) earned Defensive Player of the Week, released by the league office on Tuesday.
 
Tyson Absher (Asbury) was also tabbed Rookie of the Week.
 
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Delroy Mattis, Piedmont
Midfielder |  Senior  |  Valdosta, Ga.
 
Piedmont senior midfielder Delroy Mattis provided the Lions with a pair of clutch performances, scoring three goals across two matches. Mattis tallied both goals in a 2-1 win over Toccoa Falls, including the late game-winner, before adding the deciding goal against Warren Wilson in a contest that was resumed and later called due to inclement weather after the 70-minute mark.
 
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Danny Bahena, Belhaven
Goalkeeper  |  Senior  |  Houston, Texas
 
Belhaven senior goalkeeper Danny Bahena anchored the Blazers’ back line in a 1-0-1 week. Bahena made four saves in a shutout victory over Lyon, including three from inside eight yards, and played all 180 minutes across the two matches while conceding just one goal.
 
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK – Tyson Absher, Asbury
Forward  |  Freshman  |  Somerset, Ky.
 
Asbury freshman forward Tyson Absher continued his strong start to the season with two goals in a win over IU East. Absher finished the week with eight shots, including three on target, and now leads the CCS with eight total goals this season.
 
OTHER PLAYERS NOMINATED
 

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK	Tyson Absher (Asbury); Matt Smith (Belhaven); Whitt Tisdale (Covenant)
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK	n/a
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK	Jacob Sagstuen (LaGrange); Josh Duquette (Piedmont)

 

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