The Liberty League announced that 34 student-athletes in 13 different sports have been recognized for outstanding play during the week of Sept. 29 - Oct. 5. William Smith College senior midfielder Ruth Hotaling, the Offensive Performer of the Week in women's soccer, recorded three goals to propel the Herons to a pair of Liberty League wins. Hotaling scored the game's only goal in the 41st minute in a 1-0 win over Ithaca. She scored the game-tying goal as William Smith rallied from a 2-0 deficit against Clarkson to earn a 4-2 victory. Hotaling currently leads the league with nine goals and 19 points.
The Liberty League performers of the week for Oct. 6:
MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY
Performer of the Week: Nick Lyndaker, St. Lawrence
Rookie of the Week: Nathaniel McKee, RPI
Honor Roll: Justin Cascio, RPI; Sean Miller, Vassar
WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY
Performer of the Week: Julianne Bleskoski, RPI
Rookie of the Week: Lola Gitlin, Ithaca
Honor Roll: Haley Schoenegge, Vassar
FIELD HOCKEY
Offensive Performer of the Week: Sofia Beseth, Vassar
Defensive Performer of the Week: Grace Wiley, Vassar
Rookie of the Week: Sophia Jammar, Vassar
Honor Roll: Sophia Brown, RPI; Gianna DiGioacchino, Skidmore; Tess Garchinsky, RPI; Hadley Harbert, William Smith; Kara Houston, Rochester; Erin Ohlenbusch, Skidmore; Maddy Shaw, St. Lawrence
FOOTBALL
Offensive Performer of the Week: Will Lederman, St. Lawrence
Defensive Performer of the Week: Joe Spirra, Ithaca
Special Teams Performer of the Week: Aleks Maric, RPI
Rookie of the Week: Luke Robillard, St. Lawrence
Honor Roll: Owen Boland, RPI; Anthony DeMatteo, RPI; Braydon Felsinger, Rochester; Patch Flanagan, Union; Clayton Fogler, St. Lawrence; Sincere Green, Buffalo State; Ryan Surhoff, St. Lawrence; E.J. Taylor, Hobart; Caleb Wandell, Ithaca
MEN'S GOLF
Performer of the Week: Alvin Su, Rochester
Rookie of the Week: Qi Liu, NYU
Honor Roll: Patrick McLaughlin, Skidmore; Gabe Ward, St. Lawrence
WOMEN'S GOLF
Performer of the Week: Helena Winterberg, Ithaca
Rookie of the Week: Jessica Li, Wellesley
Honor Roll: Iyene Essien, Union
MEN'S SOCCER
Offensive Performer of the Week: Jared Fiske, Vassar
Defensive Performer of the Week: Zach Amato, St. Lawrence
Rookie of the Week: Zapp Hotz, Vassar
Honor Roll: Tommy Chyzowych, Hobart; Connor Mansfield, Skidmore; Rowan McLear, Skidmore; Jacob Perry, Union; Nicholas Petrone, St. Lawrence; Sam Shmukler, RPI; Daniel Spataro, Hobart
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Offensive Performer of the Week: Ruth Hotaling, William Smith
Defensive Performer of the Week: Lindsey Nihei, Vassar
Rookie of the Week: Sonya Franklin, Vassar
Honor Roll: Grace Beazoglou, Union; Olivia Chandler, Skidmore; Zoe Davenport, St. Lawrence; Meredith Donahue, St. Lawrence; Antonia Goerke, William Smith; Madison Hallet, Skidmore; Rebecca Rodriguez, Vassar; Sophie White, Ithaca
MEN'S SWIMMING & DIVING
Swimmer of the Week: Drew Hill, Union
Rookie of the Week: Troy Luley, Union
Honor Roll: Mason Cartier, Clarkson
WOMEN'S SWIMMING & DIVING
Swimmer of the Week: Ali Sweeney, Union
Rookie of the Week: Julia Garber, Union
Honor Roll: Lilly Mruzik, Clarkson
MEN'S TENNIS
Singles Performer of the Week: Ivan Kisic, Ithaca
Doubles Team of the Week: Nick Fischer / Jacob Linares, Hobart
Rookie of the Week: Ege Topbas, Skidmore
Honor Roll: Fernando Bauermeister / Nolan Kubiak, Vassar
WOMEN'S TENNIS
Singles Performer of the Week: Prisha Rapur, RPI
Doubles Team of the Week: Kayla Wheeler / Taylor Chandler, RPI
Rookie of the Week: Kayla Wheeler, RPI
VOLLEYBALL
Performer of the Week: Delainey Williams, William Smith
Rookie of the Week: Conley Burns, Clarkson
Honor Roll: Olivia Baxter, Clarkson; Naomi Clauhs, Ithaca; Francesca Medrano, Vassar; Maddie McCarron, Union; Natalie Pedersen, Skidmore; Shea Ringel, Union