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Weigle, Flynn NFHCA DIII Field Hockey Players of the Week

Sep 9, 2026 | 2026-2027, Division III, News

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO  —​ Kierney Weigle, a sophomore forward/midfielder from Shenandoah University, and Lauren Flynn, a senior defender from Stevens Institute of Technology, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division III Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively. The NFHCA Player of the Week program is sponsored by Wrappit Wrappit. Caroline Andrade, a sophomore forward from Westfield State University, and Delfina Vanelli, a junior goalkeeper from Stockton University, also received honorable mention nods for Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week.

NFHCA Division III Offensive Player of the Week​

Kierney Weigle, Shenandoah University, Sophomore, Forward/Midfielder (Biglerville, PA)

  • Totaled five goals and two assists in Shenandoah’s wins over Thomas and then-No. 9 Denison.
  • Recorded six points against Thomas while contributing to each of Shenandoah’s first three goals.
  • Scored three consecutive goals to lead the Hornets to a comeback win over Denison.
  • Earned ODAC Offensive Player of the Week honors.

NFHCA Division III Defensive Player of the Week

Lauren Flynn, Stevens Institute of Technology, Senior, Defender (Hillsborough, NJ)

  • Recorded five defensive saves and scored two goals during Stevens’ 3-0 week.
  • Tied the program’s single-game record with three defensive saves and added a goal in a 4-3 win over York.
  • Made two defensive saves and scored the fourth-quarter game-winning goal in a 2-1 win over then-No. 14 Rowan.
  • Earned MAC Freedom Defensive Player of the Week honors.

NFHCA Division III Honorable Mention

Offensive: Caroline Andrade, Westfield State University, Sophomore, Forward (Watertown, MA)

  • Scored six goals and added two assists during Westfield State’s 3-0 week, including a hat trick against Maine-Farmington and a goal and an assist in the win over Smith.
  • Earned MASCAC Offensive Player of the Week honors.

Defensive: Delfina Vanelli, Stockton University, Junior, Goalkeeper (Galloway, NJ)

  • Recorded 20 saves during Stockton’s 2-1 week, including nine in a 1-0 loss to then-No. 5 Salisbury.
  • Earned NJAC Defensive Player of the Week honors.
The NFHCA National Player of the Week program honors an offensive and defensive player of the week, in each division, throughout the season.