BREVARD, N.C. - The USA South Conference announced on Monday that Brevard sophomore goalkeeper Rebeccah Rojas was named USA South Conference Women's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week. It marked the fourth Player of the Week honor for Brevard College Women's Soccer this year, with Ashley Hughes winning Player of the Week for the week ending on Sept. 23, and fellow goalkeeper Hannah Weatherall winning Defensive Player of the week for the weeks ending on Sept. 23 and Sept. 30.
The combination of Rojas and Weatherall in goal, alongside a defensive back line featuring Lane Berchtold, Chloe Proffitt, and Emma White are a large part of why Brevard enjoys a 9-5-0 record to date. Rojas has recorded four shutouts in 2018, which ties a Brevard College NCAA-era record for shutouts in a single season.
Women's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week
Rebeccah Rojas, Brevard - The Murrieta, California sophomore goalkeeper posted two shutouts in both of the contests versus USA South competition she appeared in last week. In 180 minutes in goal, Rojas stopped all nine shots she faced to record her third and fourth shutouts this year. In a 5-0 win over LaGrange, Rojas was forced to stop just one shot. In a 2-0 victory over Huntingdon, Rojas grabbed eight saves to earn the win.
In addition to Rojas' distinction, several other Tornados received consideration for USA South Conference weekly awards. Also nominated: Tyler Gregory, Dalton Cole, Trevon Charles, Chris Diaz (Football); Ashley Hughes (Women's Soccer); Patrick Hall (Men's Soccer); Hannah Jenkins, Jordan Lloyd, Hannah Gordon (Volleyball).
Rojas and the rest of the 2018 BC Tornados Women's Soccer team returns to action on the road against the Maryville Scots in a USA South match. The action is slated to begin at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17.
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