van Gils, Szymborski named NFHCA Division II National Players of the Week

Oct 9, 2024 | 2024-2025, Division II, News

MANAHAWKIN, NJ  — Senior midfielder from No. 3 East Stroudsburg University, Jady van Gils, and Audra Szymborski, first-year goalkeeper from Wingate University, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division II Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively.

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NFHCA Division II Defensive Player of the Week

 

Audra Szymborski, Wingate University, FY., Goalkeeper (Furlong, Pennsylvania)

  • Named South Atlantic Conference Defensive Player of the Week.
  • Notched three shutouts on the week, leading Wingate to three victories.
  • Tallied a career-high 12 saves against Limestone, as Wingate avenged its only loss of the year with a 2-0 victory against the Saints.

NFHCA Division II Offensive Player of the Week

 

Jady van Gils, No. 3 East Stroudsburg University, Sr., Midfielder (Amersfoort, Netherlands)

  • Named PSAC Athlete of the Week.
  • Tallied three goals and three assists in a 2-1 week for the Warriors.
  • Ranks second among all PSAC players with 10 goals and seven assists for 27 total points.

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