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Helm, Parker NFHCA DIII Field Hockey Players of the Week

Nov 11, 2026 | 2026-2027, Division III, News

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO  —​ Eleanor Helm, a sophomore forwards from Tufts University, and Tess Parker, a junior goalkeeper from Union College, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division III Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively. Samantha Souza, a junior forward from Bridgewater State University, and Therese Lucian, a junior goalkeeper from Denison University, also received honorable mention nods for Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week. The NFHCA Player of the Week program is sponsored by Wrappit Wrappit.

NFHCA Division III Offensive Player of the Week​

Eleanor Helm, Tufts University, Sophomore, Forward (Loudonville, NY)

  • Scored three goals during Tufts’ NESCAC Tournament wins over No. 6 Williams and No. 2 Middlebury.
  • Tallied the overtime game-winner with 2:53 remaining in a 3-2 semifinal win over the Ephs.
  • Added both goals in the Jumbos’ 2-0 conference championship win over Middlebury.
  • Earned NESCAC Player of the Week honors after helping Tufts capture its fourth NESCAC title.

NFHCA Division III Defensive Player of the Week

Tess Parker, Union College, Junior, Goalkeeper (Wethersfield, CT)

  • Made 13 saves across two tournament wins as Union captured its first Liberty League championship.
  • Stopped seven shots, including one in overtime, in a 4-3 double-overtime semifinal win over Vassar.
  • Added six saves in a 4-2 road conference championship win at then-No. 20 RPI.
  • Earned Liberty League Defensive Performer of the Week honors.

NFHCA Division III Honorable Mention

Offensive: Samantha Souza, Bridgewater State University, Junior, Forward (Dartmouth, MA)

  • Totaled eight goals and two assists during Bridgewater State’s MASCAC Tournament title run, scoring the game-winner in all three victories and adding a goal and an assist in the championship game.
  • Earned MASCAC Offensive Player of the Week honors after helping the Bears capture their first conference tournament title.

Defensive: Therese Lucian, Denison University, Junior, Goalkeeper (Mickleton, NJ)

  • Made six saves and allowed one goal across two tournament wins, including a four-save shutout of DePauw.
  • Helped Denison capture the NCAC Tournament title with two saves in a 4-1 win over Ohio Wesleyan.
The NFHCA National Player of the Week program honors an offensive and defensive player of the week, in each division, throughout the season.