Brandon Katona, Adrian, Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week, 10/3/16

Brandon Katona, Adrian, Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week, 10/3/16

Men's Soccer

 For the Week of Sept. 26-Oct. 2, 2016

Defensive
Player of the Week

Nate Van Ryn, Calvin

Junior, GK
Grandville, Mich.

• Anchored #20 Calvin in two shutouts against MIAA foes in the top half of the league standings

• Had four saves in 1-0 win against Albion Oct. 1, giving Calvin an advantage in head-to-head tiebreakers against the second-place Brits

• Started the week with a three-save shutout at Alma Sept. 27 

• Calvin continued its shutout streak against MIAA opponents to six games

Offensive
Player of the Week


Brandon Katona, Adrian

Sophomore, M
Detroit, Mich.

• Led Adrian offensively in a 2-0 week against MIAA opponents

• Scored the game-winning goal in shutout wins at Kalamazoo Sept. 27 and at Olivet Oct. 1

• His game-winner against Kalamazoo came in the 14th minute to set the tone; his match-winner at Olivet was also a first-half strike



2016 Men's Soccer Player of the Week Award Winners

Defense

Sept. 6 - Nick Strait, Alma
Sept. 12 - Blair McCormick, Hope 
Sept. 19 - Nate Van Ryn, Calvin 
Sept. 26 - Trent Vegter, Calvin 
Oct. 3 - Nate Van Ryn, Calvin 

Offense

Sept. 6 - Kyle Bourlier, Albion
Sept. 12 - Mitch Stark, Calvin 
Sept. 19 - Mitch Stark, Calvin 
Sept. 26 - Bobby Budlong, Albion 
Oct. 3 - Brandon Katona, Adrian