The Lone Star Conference soccer teams kicked off their seasons this past week. Much of the competition was against other nationally ranked Division II teams. Combined the women outscored their opponents 44-28 to bring home 14 wins. The men went 6-3 with 29 goals last week.
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
MEN’S OFFENSIVE
Callum Riley, University of the Incarnate Word, Jr., MF, Lutterworth, England
A major reason why the Cardinals are ranked No. 13 in the nation is thanks to Riley. In the team’s first game of the season, Riley scored three goals (the first on a penalty kick) to lead Incarnate Word to a 4-1 victory over Rollins College - knocking the Tars out of the Top 25 from the 10th spot, and propelling the unranked Cardinals to a ranking of 13th. Riley’s shooting percentage is a perfect 100% and he has put the ball in the net half the times he has taken aim on the goal.
MEN’S DEFENSIVE
Chris Fidler, University of the Incarnate Word, Jr., GK, Stockport, England
Taking over as the starting goalie for the Cardinals, Fidler has helped Incarnate Word score two victories against formerly-ranked teams in Rollins College and The University of Tampa.
WOMEN’S OFFENSIVE
Samantha Cameron, West Texas A&M University, Fr., F, Amarillo, Texas/ Amarillo HS
Cameron provided the main offensive firepower for the Lady Buffs during the weekend, scoring three goals in two matches for a total of six points. The freshman also held a perfect 1.000 shot-on-goal percentage, taking only three shots with all three falling in goal. She netted her first goal in her collegiate game debut against No. 13 Rollins and scored a pair of goals in the Sept. 6 shutout of Tusculum both on a breakaway.
WOMEN’S DEFENSIVE
Karli Maxey, Angelo State University, So., D, Amarillo, Texas / Amarillo HS
Maxey was a cornerstone to the Angelo State defense this past week. The sophomore helped lead the ‘Belles to a 1-0-1 record without allowing a goal in 200 minutes of action.
WOMEN’S GOALKEEPER
Elliott London, Abilene Christian University, Jr., GK, Austin, Texas/ Lake Travis HS
Replacing all-LSC goalie, Crissy Lawson, London helped move her record and the Wildcats to 2-0 in the soccer’s opening weekend. London got the start in both victories recording 12 saves over the weekend including eight crucial saves in a win over CSU-Pueblo. Recording all but 17 minutes in the opener at UC-Colorado Springs, London got credit for the second shutout on Saturday in a 2-0 win over CSU-Pueblo.