The Northwest Conference is proud to announce its Student-Athletes of the Week in Men’s Soccer for the week of October 1st through October 7th.
Men’s Soccer- Offense- Student-Athlete of the Week
Cole Friesen I F I Whitworth | JR | Chula Vista, Calif. | Eastlake
Friesen had a breakout weekend, totaling three goals and three assists in home wins over Lewis & Clark and Willamette. He was a big reason the Pirate offense came alive for four goals in each match.
Men’s Soccer- Defense- Student-Athlete of the Week
Nicholas Gaston I GK I Pacific Lutheran | SR | Mililani, Hawaii | Mililani
Gaston tallied a pair of clean sheets on the road over the weekend, moving into sole possession of second place on the all-time shutouts list with 22. The senior made three saves in a 3-0 road win over George Fox on Saturday before collecting three more saves in Sunday's 4-0 win over Pacific. Gaston already holds the school record for most minutes played by a goalkeeper and sits second on the all-time list in saves with 254.