Friesen & Barry Named NWC Men's Soccer Student-Athletes of the Week

9/5/2023 4:00:00 PM

HILLSBORO, Ore. - The Northwest Conference is proud to announce its Student-Athletes of the Week in Men’s Soccer for the week of August 28th through September 5th.

Men’s Soccer- Offense- Student-Athlete of the Week

Cole Friesen I F I Whitworth | SO | Chula Vista, Calif. | Eastlake

Friesen recorded a hat trick in Whitworth’s season-opening win over Walla Walla. He scored the initial goal in the Pirates’ 3-2 win over Northwest, handing the Eagles their first loss. He has four goals in his first two matches.

 

Men’s Soccer- Defense- Student-Athlete of the Week

Chris Barry I D I Whitworth | SR | Wailuku, Hawaii | H.P. Baldwin

Barry anchored Whitworth’s defensive efforts in front of three different keepers last weekend. He was a primary reason Walla Walla did not get off a single shot, much less a shot on goal. Northwest’s high powered attack was limited to six shots on goal, handing the Eagles (3-1) their first loss of the season.