National News

 September 21, 2011

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Prince Lapnet (Oakton CC, Ill.), John Denton (Northwest Mississippi CC) and Gerard Natale (Montgomery County CC, Pa.) have been named NJCAA Men’s Soccer Players of the Week for games Sept. 12 through Sept. 18.

Lapnet was selected Player of the Week in Division I, while Denton was chosen Goalie of the Week. For Division III, Natale was named Player of the Week.

 

DIVISION I PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Prince Lapnet, Oakton Community College, Ill.
Forward; Silver Springs, Md.; Archbishop Carroll High School (Washington D.C.)

Lapnet (6’ 0”) showcased his offensive talent in three Raiders’ victories last week. The sophomore recorded two hat-tricks against Moraine Valley CC (Ill.) and Kennedy-King College (Ill.), scoring three goals in each match. Lapnet added another goal and five assists to finish the week with 20 points. Oakton and Lapnet will hit the road this week for matches at Prairie State College (Ill.) and No. 12 College of DuPage (Ill.).

 

DIVISION I GOALIE OF THE WEEK
John Denton, Northwest Mississippi Community College
Memphis, Tenn.; Kingsbury High School

The Rangers needed a spectacular performance from Denton to edge out a 3-2 win over Itawamba CC (Miss.). The freshman tied his career-high with 10 saves on 15 shots. Denton boasted a .833 save percentage and improved his 2011 record to 4-2. Denton and Northwest will travel to Hinds CC (Miss.) Saturday.

DIVISION III PLAYER OF THE WEEK  
Gerard Natale, Montgomery County Community College, Pa.
Midfielder; Norristown, Pa.; Norristown Area High School

Natale (5’ 8”) spurred the Mustangs on to two wins last week over Bucks County CC (Pa.) and Manor College (Pa.). In a 4-1 win over Bucks, “JJ” Natale scored two goals on three shots. The sophomore duplicated his performance, scoring both of Montgomery’s goals in a 2-0 win over Manor. Three matches await Natale and the Mustangs this week including Saturday’s home match against Middlesex County CC (N.J.).

DIVISION III GOALIE OF THE WEEK
There were no goalies nominated in Division III

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Men’s Soccer Players of the Week (Aug. 29 – Sept. 4)
Division I Player of the Week: Michael Hanachek (MF), College of Lake County (Ill.)
Division I Goalie of the Week: None
Division III Player of the Week: Charlie Anderson (F), Herkimer CCC (N.Y.)
Division III Goalie of the Week: Erik Szczerba, Herkimer CCC (N.Y.)

Men’s Soccer Players of the Week (Sept. 5 – Sept. 11)
Division I Player of the Week: JaCoby Smith (S), Ancilla College (Ind.)
Division I Goalie of the Week: Victor Lozano, Prairie State College (Ill.) 
Division III Player of the Week: Gilbert Ghong (MF), Century College (Minn.) 
Division III Goalie of the Week: None

Men’s Soccer Players of the Week (Sept. 12 – Sept. 18)
Division I Player of the Week: Prince Lapnet (F), Oakton CC (Ill.)
Division I Goalie of the Week: John Denton, Northwest Mississippi CC 
Division III Player of the Week: Gerard Natale (MF), Montgomery CCC (Pa.) 
Division III Goalie of the Week: None