Heck, Skubisz named NFHCA Division I National Players of the Week

Sep 25, 2024 | 2024-2025, Division I, News

MANAHAWKIN, NJ  — Ryleigh Heck, a junior forward from No. 1 University of North Carolina, and Annabel Skubisz, a graduate student goalkeeper from No. 2 Northwestern University, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division I Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively.

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NFHCA Division I Defensive Player of the Week

Annabel Skubisz, No. 2 Northwestern University, Gr., Goalkeeper (Houston, TX)

  • B1G Defensive Player of the Week.
  • Leads the nation with a .955 save percentage and a 0.17 goals against average.
  • Recorded her seventh shutout of the season with four saves in 5-0 victory over then-No. 4 Iowa, and matched her season-high with eight saves in a 1-0 win against Indiana.

NFHCA Division I Offensive Player of the Week

Ryleigh Heck, No. 1 North Carolina, Jr., Forward (Ocean City, New Jersey)

  • Named ACC Offensive Player of the Week.
  • Totaled four goals and five assists in North Carolina’s 2-0 week, with victories over No. 15 Syracuse and then-No. 11 Liberty.
  • Tallied a hat-trick to go along with a pair of assists for an eight-point game against Liberty.
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