Scott, Eastburn named NFHCA Division III National Players of the Week

Nov 13, 2024 | 2024-2025, Division III, News

MANAHAWKIN, NJ  — Junior forward from University of Mary Washington, Grayson Scott, and junior goalkeeper from No. 3 Tufts University, Lydia Eastburn, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division III Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively. Sam Lewis, a junior forward from No. 17 SUNY Geneseo, also received an honorable mention nod for Offensive Player of the Week.

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NFHCA Division III Defensive Player of the Week

 

Lydia Eastburn, No. 3 Tufts University, Jr., Goalkeeper (New Hope, Pennsylvania)

  • Named NESCAC Defensive Player of the Week.
  • Stopped four of then-No. 3 Williams’ five attempts in the shootout during the NESCAC tournament semifinals for a 3-2 (2-1 shootout) Tufts win.
  • Defended three of the Bobcats’ five attempts in a 1-0 (3-2 shootout) victory and the conference championship title.

NFHCA Division III Offensive Player of the Week

 

Grayson Scott, University of Mary Washington, Jr., Forward (King George, Virginia)

  • Named CFHC Tournament Most Valuable Player.
  • Tallied a goal in a 6-0 semifinal win over Centre.
  • Netted a career-high four goals to lead Mary Washington to a 6-4 victory over Rhodes to take the conference title.

NFHCA Division III Offensive Player of the Week Honorable Mention

 

Sam Lewis, No. 17, SUNY Geneseo, Jr., Midfielder (East Rochester, New York)

  • Named the Empire 8 Tournament Most Valuable Player.
  • Recorded two goals and added two assists in leading No. 17 SUNY Geneseo to the Empire 8 Tournament Championship in the team’s first season as a conference member.
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