The Liberty League announced that 25 student-athletes in ten different sports have been recognized for outstanding play during the opening weekend of Sept. 2-7. University of Rochester sophomore midfielder Molly Newbold, the Offensive Performer of the Week in field hockey, scored two goals - both game-winners - in a 3-0 week for the Yellowjackets. Newbold's first career goal came in overtime during Wednesday’s matchup against Nazareth as she found the cage 3:30 into overtime. Later in the week, she scored with under seven minutes to go in regulation, putting Rochester ahead in a 2-1 win over Hartwick.
The Liberty League performers of the week for Sept. 8:
MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY
Performer of the Week: Derick Koen, RIT
Rookie of the Week: Griffin Lupes, Ithaca
WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY
Performer of the Week: Kathryn Arbegast, RIT
Rookie of the Week: Lola Gitlin, Ithaca
FIELD HOCKEY
Offensive Performer of the Week: Molly Newbold, Rochester
Defensive Performer of the Week: Kara Houston, Rochester
Rookie of the Week: Ellie Innes, Union
Honor Roll: Mayson Blondek, St. Lawrence; Sierra Chow, Vassar; Gianna DiGioacchino, Skidmore; Erin Foley, Rochester; Maddie Greco, Union; Tess Parker, Union; Elizabeth Walsh, St. Lawrence; Payton Yahner, Ithaca
FOOTBALL
Offensive Performer of the Week: Kayden White, RPI
Defensive Performer of the Week: Shemmy Bridges, St. Lawrence
Special Teams Performer of the Week: Kyle Brainard, Rochester
Rookie of the Week: Brock Miller, Rochester
Honor Roll: Jake Adelmann, Rochester; A.J. Bicksler, Rochester; Owen Boland, RPI; Noah Chachere, Hobart; Patch Flanagan, Union; Clayton Fogler, St. Lawrence; Nicholas Huhtala, St. Lawrence; Cassius Johnson, RPI; Vicente Lyon, Hobart; E.J. Taylor, Hobart; Clifford Zeigler, Hilbert
MEN'S GOLF
Performer of the Week: Ryan Makowski, Clarkson
Rookie of the Week: Zydon Yuan, RPI
WOMEN'S GOLF
Performer of the Week: Iyene Essien, Union
Rookie of the Week: Brianna Morrison, Ithaca
MEN'S SOCCER
Offensive Performer of the Week: Ben Steketee, Bard
Defensive Performer of the Week: Bryson Shaull, Ithaca
Rookie of the Week: Moobin Kim, RIT
Honor Roll: Morgan Burke, Clarkson; Noah Churchill, RPI; Tommy Chyzowych, Hobart; Selorm Dake, RIT; Jared Fiske, Vassar; Grant Gilmer, St. Lawrence; Ryan Levy, Ithaca; Quinn Phillips, Hobart; Gabe Smith, Hobart
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Offensive Performer of the Week: Ava Holman, Vassar
Defensive Performer of the Week: Antonia Goerke, William Smith
Rookie of the Week: Addison Stockwin, William Smith
Honor Roll: Chloe Bourque, St. Lawrence; Kiki D'Anza, St. Lawrence; Mara Grace, Skidmore; Ella Shorkey, Ithaca; Laura Shea, Vassar; Emily Sanchez, RIT; Julia Tylar, Clarkson
WOMEN'S TENNIS
Singles Performer of the Week: Molly Jespersen, St. Lawrence
Doubles Team of the Week: Molly Jespersen / Angelica Aksdal-Jansen, St. Lawrence
Honor Roll: Emily Greb, RIT; Kira Kronenberg, RIT
VOLLEYBALL
Performer of the Week: Malya Sayre, William Smith
Rookie of the Week: Shea Ringel, Union
Honor Roll: Olivia Baxter, Clarkson; Naomi Clauhs, Ithaca; Bridget Gammons, St. Lawrence; Eleanor Gegen, Vassar; Chloe Heitman, Skidmore; Allie Kronenberg, Union; Addison Leadbetter, Ithaca; Sofia Leon, RIT; Maura McAusland, Vassar; Becca Wintjen, Bard