NCCAA STUDENT ATHLETE OF THE WEEK-2009-10
September 7, 2009
Date: August 31-September 6, 2009
Sport/Division: Men’s Soccer Division I
Nominee
Year Institution
Sport
Division
Steve Armstrong
Edgar Bran
Callum Grindlay
Martin Khoshaba
Matt Niemiec
M Soccer
M Soccer
M Soccer
M Soccer
M Soccer
I
I
I
I
I
JR
FR
SR
SR
JR
Mount Vernon Nazarene University (OH)
Hope International University (CA)
Oakland City University (IN)
Judson University (IL)
Cedarville University (OH)
Summary for Recipient: Steve Armstrong, junior defender for Mount Vernon Nazarene University (OH)
was named the Most Valuable Player of the First-Knox Cougar Invitational as MVNU posted a pair of
shutouts (1-0 over Bluefield College and 2-0 over Spring Arbor University). He anchored the defense that
allowed just six shots on goal in the two matches combined and he registered a non-goalie save himself
early in the second half of the Bluefield match to keep it scoreless as he kept an empty net goal from being
scored. Then, with 40.1 seconds left in the match, he assisted on the winning goal. He also played stellar
defense in the championship match. MVNU is now 3-2 overall.
Date: August 31-September 6, 2009
Sport/Division: Men’s Soccer Division II
Nominee
Year Institution
Sport
Division
Anthony DeRosse
Emanuel Harris
T.J. Pearce
M Soccer
M Soccer
M Soccer
II
II
II
FR
SO
SO
Clearwater Christian University (FL)
Ohio Christian University (OH)
Moody Bible Institute (IL)
Summary for Recipient: Emmanuel Harris, Sophomore forward for Ohio Christian University (OH)
scored his first hat trick of the year against Grace Bible College while also netting 2 the next day against
Appalachian Bible College. He also had 2 assists against Grace Bible College. He was involved in 5 of
the 6 goals scored.
Date: August 31-September 6, 2009
Sport/Division: Women’s Soccer Division I
Nominee
Year Institution
Sport
Division
Sarah Akers
Liana Signorile
Christina Thornton
Kelsey Warp
W Soccer
W Soccer
W Soccer
W Soccer
I
I
I
I
FR
SR
FR
Campbellsville University (KY)
Colorado Christian University (CO)
Judson University (IL)
Olivet Nazarene University (IL)
Summary for Recipient: Liana Signorile, goal keeper for Colorado Christian University (CO) was named
tournament MVP while leading the Cougars to a 1-0-1 record in the prestigious Montana State-Billings
Classic this past weekend. Signorile posted 10 saves in a shutout victory over the host Yellow Jackets,
before snagging six saves and logging her fourth shutout of the season in a 0-0 double overtime tie to
regionally ranked Augustana College. Signorile has nabbed 25 saves in 380 minutes of action, and has
yet to allow a goal on the young season.
Date: August 31-September 6, 2009
Sport/Division: Women’s Soccer Division II
Nominee
Year Institution
Sport
Division
Janelle Filbeck
Alyssa Hunt
Melissa Kennedy
W Soccer
W Soccer
W Soccer
II
II
II
JR
SR
North Central University (MN)
Southeastern University (FL)
Southeastern University (FL)
Summary for Recipient: Janelle Filbeck, midfielder for North Central University (MN) had an explosive
weekend of scoring for the Rams. She notched four goals and two assists in two road games versus
NCAA III Alverno College and Mt. Mary College. Her great performance included a hat trick and two
assists in a 9-0 win over Mt. Mary.
Date: August 31-September 6, 2009
Sport/Division: Women’s Volleyball Division I
Nominee
Year Institution
Sport
Division
Rachel Brown
Carissa Oelke
Kaitlyn Pierce
Brittani Toole
Carly Yattaw
W Volleyball
W Volleyball
W Volleyball
W Volleyball
W Volleyball
I
I
I
I
I
SR
SR
SO
JR
SR
Southwestern Assemblies of God University (TX)
Judson University (IL)
North Greenville University (SC)
Southwestern Assemblies of God University (TX)
Trinity International University (IL)
Summary for Recipient: Carissa Oelke, senior outside hitter for Judson University (IL) in 15 games
played (5 different opponents) had 54 kills (3.60 avg.); 48 digs (3.2 avg.); and added three blocks and
three aces on serves. She recorded her first-ever double-double with 20 kills and 13 digs in Judson’s first
win of the year over NCAA III St. Scholastica. Her 20 kills were a career high and she had a career high of
17 digs vs. WI-Stout. She had consecutive matches with double digit kills vs. St. Scholastica.
Date: August 31-September 6, 2009
Sport/Division: Women’s Volleyball Division II
Nominee
Year Institution
Sport
Division
Torey DeLozier
Alyssa Hallice
Katherine Michalski
Jeanie Scott
W Volleyball
W Volleyball
W Volleyball
W Volleyball
II
II
II
II
FR
SR
FR
SR
Maranatha Baptist Bible College (WI)
Clearwater Christian College (FL)
Faith Baptist Bible College (IA)
Northland International University (WI)
Summary for Recipient: Alyssa Hallice, senior middle hitter for Clearwater Christian College (FL) led her
team to a 6-0 record this past week and helped them capture first place in the CCC Labor Day
Tournament. With two NAIA teams, one NCAA III, and two NCCAA II teams competing. She dominated
the middle on both offense and defense, earning her an All Tournament selection. She led her team in
hitting percentage with 41% and average 4.1 kills per game. She averaged 1.2 blocks per game, 2.2 digs
per game and had a 97% serving percentage.
Date: August 31-September 6, 2009
Sport/Division: Football
Nominee
Year Institution
Sport
Division
Jumaane Bey
Football
I
Greenville College (IL)
Summary for Recipient: Jumaane Bey, outside linebacker for Greenville College (IL) recorded two
interceptions, one of which he ran back for a touchdown.
Date: August 31-September 6, 2009
Sport/Division: Men’s Cross Country Division I
Nominee
Year Institution
Sport
Division
Nate Nevius
M Cross Country
I
FR
Judson University (IL)
Summary for Recipient: Nate Nevius, freshman runner from Judson University (IL) in his first collegiate
meet, finished 36th out of 202 runners in 6k with a time of 20:38. He had the fourth best NAIA time at the
meet. He helped Judson to an 8th place finish out of 17 teams. Judson finished in front of several NCAA
III teams.
Date: August 31-September 6, 2009
Sport/Division: Women’s Cross Country Division I
Nominee
Year Institution
Sport
Division
Jessica Brant
Rachael Dean
Katie Gillespie
W Cross Country
W Cross Country
W Cross Country
I
I
I
Fr
SO
FR
Mount Vernon Nazarene University (OH)
Judson University (IL)
Cedarville University (OH)
Summary for Recipient: Katie Gillespie, freshman runner from Cedarville University (OH) made her
collegiate debut by winning the individual title at the Shawnee State Invitational with a time of 18:06 (5000
meter course). Katie was a four-time All-Ohio performer during her prep career and was one of four
freshmen among CU’s top five finishers. She helped the NAIA #2 Lady Jackets to a first place team finish.
Date: August 31-September 6, 2009
Sport/Division: Men’s Golf
Nominee
Year Institution
Sport
Division
Matt Milholland
M Golf
I
SO
Indiana Wesleyan University (IN)
Summary for Recipient: Matt Milholland, golfer for Indiana Wesleyan University (IN), won medalist
honors and captured a second place finish in two tournaments this past weekend. IWU won both.
Milholland won the Saint Francis Cougar Invitational on Tuesday with a two round total of 141 (70-71) to
finish at two under par. He led IWU with a second place at the Lou Collins Memorial Tournament at Olivet
College (MI). He finished the tournament with a score of 144 (71-73).