USA South Athletes of the Week - April 4, 2011
(FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.)
Players of the Week
Baseball Player
of the Week
Trey Such, Methodist - The
junior catcher from Sanford, North Carolina hit .600
(9-for-15) with ten RBI, seven runs scored,
two doubles and three home runs in a 4-0 week
for the Monarchs. In a doubleheader sweep of Purchase, Such was a
combined 4-for-8 with two runs scored, two RBI and two doubles. In
a two-game sweep of USA South foe N.C. Wesleyan, Such was a
combined 5-for-7 with eight RBI, five runs scored and three home
runs. Also Nominated: Michael Manfro, Greensboro; Connor
Madden, Christopher Newport; Zach Alexander, N.C. Wesleyan; Clint
DeHaven, Shenandoah.
Baseball Pitcher of
the Week
Ryan Fleischmann, Christopher
Newport - The sophomore from
Williamsburg, Virginia did not allow a run in 3.1 total
innings of relief in two appearances versus USA South rival,
top-ranked Shenandoah last week for the Captains. In a 12-7
game-one loss, Fleischmann earned a no-decision as tossed 1.2
scoreless innings of relief, allowing just one walk. In a 5-3
game-two win, Fleischmann came into the game in the top of the
eighth inning with two on and one out. He proceeded to get out of
the jam and earn the victory by pitching the final 1.2 innings of
the contest, allowing no runs on two hits with two strikeouts. Also
Nominated: Tyler Long, Averett;
Brian Goddard, Shenandoah.
Softball Player
of the Week
Jessie Atkinson, Christopher Newport
- The senior third baseman from Mechanicsville,
Virginia hit .542 (13-for-24) with 13 RBI, seven runs
scored, two doubles, three home runs
and five walks as the Captains posted an
8-0 record last week all versus USA South competition. In
a doubleheader sweep of Shenandoah, Atkinson was a
combined 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run scored, one double and
two walks. In a doubleheader sweep of Mary Baldwin, Atkinson was a
combined 6-for-9 with eight RBI, four runs scored and two home
runs. In a doubleheader sweep of Peace, Atkinson was a combined
4-for-7 with three RBI, one run scored and one home
run. Finally, in a doubleheader sweep of Meredith, Atkinson
was a combined 2-for-4 with one run scored, one double and three
walks. Also Nominated: Jenna Rudder, Averett; Jolisa
Jones, Shenandoah; Darci Martin, Methodist.
Softball Pitcher
of the Week
Whitney Haller, Christopher Newport
- The Chester, Virginia sophomore accumulated a
4-0 record in four appearances, all versus USA South competition,
last week for the Captains. In 22 innings pitched,
Haller allowed two runs, one of which was earned,
eight hits with three walks and 19 strikeouts. In a 3-0 win
over Shenandoah, Haller tossed a five-hit shutout
with one walk and four strikeouts. In a 20-3, five-inning, win over
Mary Baldwin, Haller pitched three innings and allowed one run
on one hit with two walks and three strikeouts. In a 9-1,
five-inning, victory over Peace, Haller went the distance and
allowed one unearned run on two hits with five strikeouts. Finally,
in a 3-0 win over Meredith, Haller tossed a no-hitter
and allowed just one batter to reach on an error with
seven strikeouts. Also Nominated: Brooke Over, Shenandoah;
Alex Bass, Methodist.
Lacrosse Player
of the Week
Meghan Harkey, Christopher
Newport - The Purcellville,
Virginia senior attacker tallied ten points
on two goals and eight assists in a 20-3 win over
USA South foe Methodist in the Captains' only action last
week. Harkey also added three groundballs in the
victory. Also Nominated: Layne Woodard, Greensboro; Brooke
Hewartson, Ferrum.
Lacrosse Defensive Player of the
Week
Lisa Cantrell, Ferrum - The
Catlett, Virginia senior goalkeeper compiled a
2-0 record, including one shutout, last week for the
Panthers. Cantrell spent 93:16 minutes in goal and made
ten saves while allowing 12 goals last week. In an
18-16, overtime, win over Bridgewater, Cantrell made six
saves. In an 11-0 win over Randolph, Cantrell stopped all four
shots she saved to help Ferrum earn the program's first-ever
shutout. Also Nominated: Kaitlin Quigley, Christopher Newport.
Men's Tennis Player of
the Week
Dusty Nelson, Christopher Newport -
The senior from Bemus Point, New York posted a 3-0
singles record and a 2-1 doubles mark last week for the
Captains. Nelson posted singles wins at the
number-five, number-one and number-three spots over
opponents from Averett, Ferrum and Roanoke
respectfully. In doubles action, Nelson teamed
with Eric Shulman to post one victory at both number-one
and number-two doubles over opponents from Ferrum and Averett,
respectfully. Also Nominated: Alexey Rumyantsev, N.C.
Wesleyan; Matthew Taylor, Methodist; David Lembke, Averett.
Women's Tennis Player
of the Week
Sarah Stafford, Christopher Newport -
The sophomore from Midlothian, Virginia posted a 3-0
record at the number-one singles position and a 2-1 mark
at the number-one doubles position last week for the
Captains. Stafford earned straight-set victories over
opponents from USA South foes N.C. Wesleyan, Averett and
Ferrum. In doubles action, Stafford teamed with Marion
Gloor to earn wins over opponents from Averett and Ferrum.
Also Nominated: Katherine Meindl, Methodist; Bristy Parker, N.C.
Wesleyan.
Rookies of the Week
Baseball Rookie of the
Week
Sergio
Davis, Methodist - The
freshman outfielder from Fayetteville, North Carolina hit
.563 (9-for-16) with seven runs scored, five RBI, one double,
one sacrifice hit and one stolen base as the Monarchs posted
a 4-0 record last week. In a doubleheader sweep of Purchase,
Davis was a combined 7-for-7 with five runs scored, two
RBI, one double and one stolen base. In a two-game sweep of
USA South foe N.C. Wesleyan, Davis was a combined 2-for-9 with
three RBI and two runs scored. Also Nominated: Billy
Steel, Christopher Newport; Eddie McGrath, Ferrum.
Baseball Rookie
Pitcher of the Week
Andrew
Womble, Methodist - The Elizabeth City,
North Carolina freshman earned a win in a 7-2
victory over USA South foe N.C. Wesleyan in one of his
two appearances last week for the Monarchs. In the win, Womble
tossed six innings and allowed two runs on eight hits. In his
other appearance last week, Womble tossed an inning of
scoreless relief in a 15-0 win over Purchase.
Softball Rookie of the
Week
Kristina McLaughlin, Christopher Newport
- The freshman outfielder/designated player from
Virginia Beach, Virginia hit .400 (10-for-25) with eight runs
scored, three RBI, two doubles, two walks and one stolen
base as the Captains posted an 8-0 record last week all
versus USA South competition. In a doubleheader sweep
of Shenandoah, McLaughlin was a combined
2-for-6 with three runs scored and one walk. In a
doubleheader sweep of Mary Baldwin, McLaughlin was a combined
4-for-6 with three runs scored, two RBI, one double and one walk.
In a doubleheader sweep of Peace, McLaughlin was a combined
2-for-6 with one run scored, one run batted
in and one double. Finally, in a doubleheader sweep
of Meredith, McLaughlin was a combined 2-for-7 with
one run scored and one stolen base. Also
Nominated: Heather Sink, Shenandoah.
Softball Rookie
Pitcher of the Week
Candace
Piner, Methodist - The freshman from
Bolivia, North Carolina posted a 1-0 record
last week in two appearances versus USA South competition for
the Monarchs. She totaled ten innings pitched and allowed
three runs, two of which were earned, on 16 hits with
no walks and seven strikeouts. In a 10-2, five-inning, win
over Meredith, Piner went the distance and allowed two runs,
one of which was earned, on eight hits with no walks and four
strikeouts. In a 4-3, nine-inning win over Ferrum, Piner
earned a no-decision by pitching five innings, allowing one run on
eight hits with no walks and three strikeouts.
Lacrosse Rookie of the
Week
Samantha
Sisson, Shenandoah - The Keuka
Park, New York freshman midfielder tallied 15 points
on 12 goals and three assists as the Hornets posted
a 1-1 record last week. Sisson also contributed 15
draw controls, seven groundballs and five caused
turnovers last week. In a 19-8 win over Oberlin,
Sisson tallied six goals, one assist, seven draw
controls, five groundballs and three caused turnovers. In a
15-14 loss to USA South foe Greensboro, Sisson totaled six
goals, two assists, eight draw controls, two groundballs
and two caused turnovers. Also Nominated: Courtney Hamm,
Ferrum; Jessica Singer, Christopher Newport.
Men's Tennis
Rookie of the Week
Viktor Selander, N.C. Wesleyan - The
freshman from Lidkoping, Sweden posted a 2-0 record at the
number-one singles position and a 1-0 mark at the number-two
doubles slot last week for the Bishops. Selander earned his
singles wins over top-players from Ferrum and Greensboro. In
doubles action, Selander teamed with Clayton Sonn to defeat their
opponents from Christopher Newport. Also Nominated: Austin
Wang, Methodist; Josef Manilla, Christopher Newport.
Women's Tennis
Rookie of the Week
Puja Patel, Meredith - The
freshman from Snowhill, North Carolina posted
a 2-0 record at the number-one singles and number-three
doubles flights last week for the Avenging Angels. In
singles play, Patel earned wins over top-players from
Greensboro and Averett. In doubles action, Patel teamed
with Zannah Webster to defeat their opponents from Greensboro
and Averett. Also Nominated: Jodi Noland, Christopher Newport;
Laura Baker, Methodist.
PLEASE NOTE: At least half of the teams in a sport must have competed within the previous week for honors to be awarded.
