Athletes of the Week: 
Offensive Player of the Week:
Mary Anhofer (West Chester, Ohio) Mount St. Joseph University | Midfielder | Senior - Mary Anhofer finished off a phenomenal season with another fantastic performance in Mount St. Joseph’s 2-1 win over Bluffton. She helped the team clinch their third consecutive HCAC regular season title. In the win against Bluffton, she scored the go-ahead goal in the 33rd minute. Bluffton tied the match early in the second half and looked poised to tie, but an 85th minute game-winner from Anhofer secured the win and the regular season crown.

Defensive Player of the Week:
Carrie Stevens (Winchester, Ky.) Transylvania University | Goalkeeper | Senior - Carrie Stevens delivered a standout performance in goal for Transylvania, recording five saves in a shutout victory over Franklin. The senior goalkeeper anchored the Pioneers’ defense throughout the contest, keeping Franklin off the scoreboard and helping secure a 2-0 conference win.

Notable Performances:
Offense:

• Mya Vernon (Toledo, Ohio) Bluffton University | Midfield | Senior - With Bluffton facing a 1-0 deficit, Mya Vernon found the back of the net, heading home a corner kick for her sixth goal of the season. The Beavers were just five minutes away from a tie with HCAC Champion Mount St. Joseph when the Lions broke through for a 2-1 victory.
• Abby Smith (Harrison, Ohio) Hanover College | Midfield | Freshman - Abby Smith finished the year strong for Hanover as it posted a 2-0 week defeating Earlham, 7-0, and Anderson, 8-0. The freshman had two goals on the week with five assists for a combined nine points. In the team's win over Earlham she had two goals and one assist while adding four assists in the team's win over Anderson.
• Makayla Doherty (Charlestown, Ind.) Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | Midfield | Sophomore - Makayla Doherty lifted Rose-Hulman to a win in its final regular-season match against Manchester with a 1-0 victory. Doherty scored the game-winning goal, connecting with the net in the 47th minute to give Rose-Hulman the lead.
• Ellie Held (San Antonio, Texas) Transylvania University | Forward | Junior - Ellie Held delivered a strong offensive performance for Transylvania in a 2-0 win over Franklin, recording one goal on three shots, including two on goal. Held's offensive contribution helped lead the Pioneers to a shutout victory over their conference opponent.

Defense:

• Kendall Moore (Evansville, Ind.) Hanover College | Goalkeeper | Freshman - Kendall Moore led Hanover to a 8-0 win over Anderson. The freshman had a clean sheet playing 72 minutes in frame with two saves.
• Alicia Gonzalez (Dallas, Texas) Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | Goalkeeper | Sophomore - Alicia Gonzalez earned a clean sheet in goal for Rose-Hulman in its final regular season game of the year against Manchester. Gonzalez recorded one save in the team's 1-0 win over the Spartans.

2026 Athlete of the Week Reports:
Week 1 (Week ending Sept. 6)
Week 2 (Week ending Sept. 13)
Week 3 (Week ending Sept. 20)
Week 4 (Week ending Sept. 27)
Week 5 (Week ending Oct. 4)
Week 6 (Week ending Oct. 11)
Week 7 (Week ending Oct. 18)
Week 8 (Week ending Oct. 25)
Week 9 (Week ending Nov. 1)