Sunshine State Conference Weekly Awards: February 20 – 26
Men’s Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week
Jack Johnstone / Rollins / So. / Midfield / Newnan, Georgia
Johnstone acquires Offensive Player of the Week for his play in Rollins’ two Top-20 road victories last week. The midfielder from Newnan, Georgia, tallied three goals, an assist, and four groundballs in a 17-10 win at No. 15 Anderson to start the week. The sophomore followed up with a game-high six goals in the Tars’ 22-12 win at No. 17 Newberry. Johnstone scored his nine goals on 18 shots and 12 shots on goal.
Men’s Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Week
Shahe Katchadurian / Rollins / Gr. / Goal / Goldens Bridge, New York
Katchadurian gathers Defensive Player of the Week laurels following his performances in Rollins’ two Top-20 road victories last week. The Goldens Bridge, New York product began the week with 13 saves while facing 21 shots on goal in a 17-10 win at No. 15 Anderson. In the Tars’ 22-12 win at No. 17 Newberry, Katchadurian faced 20 shots on goal during his 45 minutes in net, making 10 saves.
Men’s Lacrosse Specialist of the Week
Michael Flores / Saint Leo / Jr. / FOS / Apopka, Florida
Flores repeats as Specialist of the Week for his performance in the X in non-conference action at Palm Beach Atlantic. The Apopka, Florida product took 15 of 19 faceoffs for a .789 win percentage. The junior also picked up a game-high 10 ground balls and added an assist in the Lions’ 23-8 victory. The weekly award is the third of his career.
Women’s Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week
Giana Murphy / Florida Southern / So. / Attack / Manorville, New York
Murphy claims Offensive Player of the Week laurels after pacing Florida Southern to a 15-10 victory over No. 2 Adelphi. The sophomore from Manorville, New York tallied game-highs in goals (5), assists (2), and points (7) in the win. Murphy scored her five goals off five shots, and two of her scores came unassisted. She also tallied a draw control and caused turnover in the contest.
Women’s Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Week
Alex Walling / Tampa / Sr. / Goal / San Diego, California
Walling garners Defensive Player of the Week accolades following her performance in Tampa’s 14-9 win over No. 2 Adelphi. The San Diego native recorded 10 saves while facing 19 shots on goal and 26 total shots, finishing the contest with a .526 save percentage. Walling also picked up three ground balls in the Spartan victory.
