South Atlantic Conference Carolinas Announces Field Hockey Players Of The Week

South Atlantic Conference Carolinas Announces Field Hockey Players Of The Week

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ROCK HILL, S.C. – South Atlantic Conference Carolinas announced its Field Hockey Players of the Week for matches played during the third weekend of the season. Limestone's Kelly Diplock was named Offensive Player of the Week while Converse's, Ciriaca Petitto was named Defensive Player of the Week. 
 
Diplock, a senior from Harare, Zimbabwe, helped lead the Saints to a 2-1 record after facing Queens, Shippensburg and Frostburg. Overall, she scored three goals, garnering seven points with six shots on goal for a .500 shooting percentage. This is the first Offensive Player of the Week honor for Diplock.
 
Petitto, a senior goalie from Yorktown, Va., was an instrumental part in Converses' victory over Queens this past weekend. She allowed only one goal while making four saves for a .800 save percentage. This puts Petitto at number one in save percentage for the conference. This is the second Defensive Player of the Week award for Petitto.
 
2021 South Atlantic Conference Carolinas Field Hockey Players of the Week
 
Offensive Player of the Week
Sep. 8 – Gwendolyn Lewis, Limestone
Sep. 15 – Gianna Conti, Belmont Abbey
Sep. 22 – Kelly Diplock, Limestone
 
Defensive Player of the Week
Sep. 8 – Ciriaca Petitto, Converse
Sep. 15 – Chloe Parker, Belmont Abbey
Sep. 22 – Ciriaca Petitto, Converse