NAC Field Hockey Weekly Honors

 

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Rachel Preusser, CastletonCastleton's Rachel Preusser
(So, F - Craryville, N.Y.)

Preusser continued her stellar sophomore campaign last week as she led the Spartans to a pair of conference victories. With second place on the line, Preusser scored Castleton's first goal and assisted on its final one as the team down Maine-Farmington 4-2. Against Thomas she was even more clutch, tying the game at two with just under ten minutes remaining. Preusser came through once again in overtime, scoring 2:03 into the extra session for the 3-2 victory. She finished the week with three goals and two assists and currently ranks second in the NAC in both goals (16) and points (37).

 

Castleton's Kristy Pinkham ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

Kristy Pinkham, Castleton
(Fr, M - Brandon, Vt.)

Pinkham was instrumental in helping the Spartans to a pair of NAC victories during the week. Against Maine-Farmington, the first-year put Castleton up 2-0 20 minutes into the contest. Her second goal of the game capped off the Spartans 4-2 victory to help them improve to 5-0 in the NAC. She also added three shots in a 3-2 overtime win over Thomas.

 

Courtesy of NAC