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Falcon Sports Archive

Soccer Players of the Week

Nov. 4, 2002

Offensive
Forward Amy Gilfillan (Jr., Gottage Grove, Minn. New Life Academy HS) scored three goals for the Falcons in the win at UM-Crookston. The three goals gives her 33 for the season, which sets a UWRF and WIAC record for goals in a season.

 

 

 

Oct. 28, 2002

Offensive
Forward Amy Gilfillan (Jr., Cottage Grove, Minn. New Life Academy HS) scored three of the Falcon four goals last week, including both in a 2-1 win at St. Catherine on Saturday. She now has 30 goals this season which ties the WIAC record for season goals.

Defensive

Defender Amy Soud (Jr., Roseville, Minn.) played outstanding defensively for the Falcons in two games last week. "Amy was dominant in her area and won almost every ball that came into her area," Coach Sean McKuras said.

 

Oct. 21, 2002

Offensive
Forward Amy Gilfillan (Jr., Cottage Grove, Minn. New Life Academy HS) was one of the team’s leaders in the three matches played last week. She scored five goals and had two assists in the team’s three games. She scored the only goal of the game in a 1-0 win at Bethel. She assisted on the team’s only goal in a 2-1 overtime loss to Stevens Point. Then she scored four goals and added an assist in the team’s 7-0 win over Ripon on Sunday.

Defensive

Goalie Apryl Jennrich (Jr., Lino Lakes, Minn. Centennial HS) allowed just two goals in three games last week. She recorded two shutouts. In a 1-0 win at Bethel she made four saves and in a 7-0 win over Ripon she made one. Her best effort was a 20-save performance against UW-Stevens Point.

 

Oct. 14, 2002

Offensive
Forward Amy Gilfillan (Jr., Cottage Grove, Minn. New Life Academy HS) helped the Falcons gain two ties last week. In a 1-1 tie at Augsburg, she scored the UWRF goal in the 67th minute. In a 2-2 WIAC tie at UW-Stout, she scored both Falcon goals, in the 49th and 68th minute. She has scored 22 goals this year that sets a school record for goals in a single season. The previous record was 20.

 

 

Oct. 7, 2002

Offensive
Forward Amy Gilfillan (Jr., Cottage Grove, Minn. New Life Academy HS) was involved in both goals as the Falcons took a 2-1 WIAC win at UW-La Crosse on Saturday. Trailing 1-0 in the second half, Gilfillan assisted on a Sarah Hoffmann goal in he 41st minute. Then in the 69th minute she scored the game-winner on a breakaway. In the Sept. 29 report, Gilfillan was sixth in the NCAA Div. III statistics in points (4.0 per game) and tied for second in goals (2.0 per game).

Defense
Goalie Apryl Jennrich (Lino Lakes, Minn. Centennial HS) had another strong game as the Falcons won a WIAC match at La Crosse, 2-1. Jennrich finished with seven saves in the contest. She had a save on a penalty kick in the first half. "She caught the ball on a shot to her right side. It was a huge turning point in the game," Coach Sean McKuras said.

 

Sept. 30, 2002

Offensive
Forward Erin Pinewski (Fr., Ramsey, Minn. Anoka HS) played key roles for the Falcons in two wins last week, including a 2-1 WIAC win over UW-Oshkosh on Saturday at Ramer Field. Pinewski assisted on both of the Falcon goals in the win over Oshkosh. She was involved in four of the team’s five goals against Concordia when she scored two and assisted on two others.
Defensive
Goalie Apryl Jennrich (Jr., Lino Lakes, Minn. Centennial HS) made several key stops as the Falcons won two games last week, including a 2-1 WIAC win over UW-Oshkosh. Against Oshkosh she made 20 saves and allowed just the one goal. In the win over Concordia she made eight saves.

 

 

Sept. 23, 2002

Offensive
Jenn DeMartino (Jr., Cottage Grove, Minn. Park HS) scored three goals in the team’s win over UW-Superior on Saturday. "Jenn made the most of her opportunities on Saturday scoring three second half goals giving a boost to the offense," Coach Sean McKuras said. Her second goal came on a penalty kick.

Defense
Caroline Benson (Sr., Roberts, Wis. River Falls HS)
provided the Falcons a good defensive game for the Falcons in the team’s win over UW-Superior. "Not only did Caroline play solid defense in the shutout, but also helped the team's offense with her distribution down the left side of the field," Coach Sean McKuras said.

 

 

Sept. 16, 2002

Offensive
Forward Amy Gilfillan (Jr., Cottage Grove, Minn. New Life Academy HS) scored five of the team’s nine goals this week. She scored all three in the team’s win at Platteville on Saturday and came back to add two more in a win at Wisconsin Lutheran.

Defense
Goalie Apryl Jennrich (Jr., Lino Lakes, Minn. Centennial HS) made several key saves in the team’s three games last week. She made 23 in a 4-2 loss to Eau Claire, four in a 3-1 win at Platteville and six in a 4-1 win at Wisconsin Lutheran.

 

 

Sept. 9, 2001

Offensive
Forward Amy Gilfillan (Jr., Cottage Grove, Minn. New Life Academy HS) started the season on a strong note. She scored five goals in the three games. She scored two in the win over Hamline and three in the win over St. Mary’s.

Defensive
Libbi King (Fr., Green Bay, Wis. East HS)
helped the Falcons at both ends of the pitch last week. She scored goals against Hamline and St. Mary’s. "Libbi’s helped us up front and she’s given us a physical game defensively," Coach Sean McKuras said.