ODAC Players of the Week - Week 31

ODAC Players of the Week - Week 31

FOREST, Va. --- We move into April with ODAC teams and athletes coming out of spring break trips and diving deep into league play. The performances have been excellent. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured, top-to-bottom left-to-right): Emmy Saathoff from Randolph-Macon women's golf, Branson Terrell from Lynchburg men's golf, Tori Manahan from Virginia Wesleyan women's lacrosse, A.J. Witherell from Washington and Lee men's lacrosse, Dirk Jones and Emily Valle from Bridgewater track & field, Donovan Fiore and Maggie Seybold from W&L track & field, Keyu Jin from Randolph women's tennis, Mitchell Thomas from W&L men's tennis, Hanna Hull from VWU softball, Trenton Tiller from Hampden-Sydney baseball, Leanna Toler from Emory & Henry softball, and Holden Fiedler from LYN baseball.

Below are entries for all 14 winners.  Click on the associated links to see that sport's weekly honor roll.

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ODAC Players of the Week

Thru Week Prior to: April 1, 2019

BASEBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Trenton Tiller | Hampden-Sydney | Fy. | Pitcher
Tiller, a first-year from Powhatan, Va., picks up his first weekly award in what has been a strong opening campaign in the right-hander's career. Tiller improved to 4-0 on the season with an 8-1 complete-game victory at Washington and Lee on Saturday. Tiller scattered five hits in his second-straight nine-inning outing, giving up one run while walking one. He fanned four Generals to give him 35 on the season. He lowered his ODAC third-best ERA to 1.67 in 43.0 total innings on the hill. Against W&L, Tiller enjoyed several small streaks of batters set down in a row, highlighted by eight straight outs thru the early to middle innings.

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BASEBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Holden Fiedler | Lynchburg | Fy. | Catcher
Fiedler, a first-year catcher from Henrico, Va., slashed .611/.650/.889 last week to help lead Lynchburg to a 4-0 week that featured three conference victories. Fiedler opened with a 4-for-5 day in a 9-6 win at Virginia Wesleyan. He doubled, stole a base and scored two runs in the winning effort. He then doubled and drove in three runs as part of a 3-for-5 showing in a marathon-like 15-7 win over Averett. He also scored a run in that contest. Fielder went 4-for-8 in the week-capping sweep on the road at Emory & Henry (14-8, 12-5). He hammered his first collegiate homer, drover in two runs, and scored four times in game one, and scored and registered his sixth RBI of the week in game two. For the season, Fiedler is slashing .344/.429/.453 with four doubles, a homer, and 13 RBI.

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GOLFER OF THE WEEK
Branson Terrell | Lynchburg | Sr.
Terrell, a senior from Lynchburg, Va., picks up his second weekly award of the season after leading Lynchburg to a tie for second place at the McDaniel Spring Invitational. In terrible conditions, especially on the second day, Terrell posted a 75 in round one to help the Hornets stand atop the leaderboard following the opening 18 holes. He posted a 77 on day two for a 8-over 152 and a tie for third place on the par-72 track set to 6,713 yards at The Bridges Golf Club in Abbottstown, Pa. Terrell and two others were one-shot off the leaders. A tiebreaker gave the title to Michael Lange from Rosemont. Lynchburg tied with Gettysburg for second at 51-over 627 (304-323). The 304 was the low-round of the tournament. McDaniel won at 43-over 619.

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GOLFER OF THE WEEK
Emmy Saathoff | Randolph-Macon | Sr.
Saathoff, a senior from Catonsville, Md., competed twice for the Yellow Jackets last week, posting a pair of top-10 finishes. She opened by tying for sixth place at the Max and Susan Stith Invite hosted by Randolph-Macon at The Dominion Club. Saathoff posted rounds of 84 and 88 for a 28-over 172 total after 36 holes on the par 72 layout set at 5,809 yards. She was 25 shots off winner Erica Whitehouse from Christopher Newport. Randolph-Macon placed third as a team at 190-over 766 (393-373). Saathoff then improved two places in tying for fourth at the UMW Eagle Invitational hosted by Mary Washington at Augustine Golf Club in Stafford, Va. Saathoff posted a pair of 83's on the par 71 track set at 5,871 yards. She put her in a tie with Shenandoah's Natalie Hill at 24-over 166. Randolph-Macon finished fifth of 10 teams at 185-over 753 (368-385).

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MEN'S LACROSSE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
A.J. Witherell | Washington and Lee | Sr. | Attackman
Witherell, a senior from Wilmington, Del., helped lead the Generals to a pair of ODAC victories during the week. He totaled seven goals and eight assists for 15 points, and also tallied seven ground balls and three caused turnovers. On Wednesday in a 23-4 win over Guilford, Witherell produced a career-high 11 points on four goals and a career-best seven assists. During Saturday's 13-8 win over Roanoke, Witherell notched three goals and one assist. For the season, Witherell is third in the ODAC in points (48) on 26 goals and an ODAC second-best 22 assists despite missing two games due to injury. Witherell currently has 282 career points, just nine away from breaking the W&L all-time record and only 19 points away from moving into second on the ODAC's career scoring list.

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MEN'S TENNIS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Mitchell Thomas | Washington and Lee | Jr.
Thomas, a junior from Houma, La., helped lead the Washington and Lee men's tennis team to a 3-0 week against ODAC competition by producing a 3-0 record at No. 2&3 singles and a 3-0 record at No. 1 doubles. He won all of his singles matches in straight sets, playing No. 3 singles against Bridgewater (6-0, 6-3) and then No. 2 singles against Roanoke (6-2, 6-0) and Hampden-Sydney (6-4, 6-1). He also went 3-0 at No. 1 doubles while teaming with first-year Bobby Neuner. The duo posted 8-3, 8-1, and 8-5 victories, respectively. For the year, Thomas is 8-5 in singles and 11-3 in doubles action.

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OUTDOOR TRACK ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Dirk Jones | Bridgewater | So. | Jumps/Sprints
Jones, sophomore from Fredericksburg, Va., turned in a stellar all-around performance at the Doc Jopson Invitational hosted by Bridgewater College. Jones won the long jump competition and took over the #1 position in the ODAC in the event with a leap of 7.10 meters (23-3.50). That mark is also #3 in NCAA Division III. Jones also participated in a pair of track events. He took third in the 100-meter dash in 0:11.07, although his preliminary time of 0:10.94 is tied for fourth in the ODAC and 32nd in the country. He ran a leg of the second place 4x100-meter relay team, which chimed in at 0:42.66. That is second in the ODAC and 34th in Division III.

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OUTDOOR TRACK ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Emily Valle | Bridgewater | Jr. | Jumps/Sprints
Valle, a junior from Chesapeake, Va., continued her torrid pace during both the indoor and outdoor seasons following a strong showing at the Doc Jopson Invitational hosted by Bridgewater College. Valle took over the ODAC's #1 spot in the long jump after winning the event at 5.61 meters (18-5.00). That mark is ranked fifth in NCAA Division III. Valle also helped Bridgewater win the 4x100-meter relay with an ODAC top time of 0:48.91. That time is slotted 18th in the country.

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OUTDOOR TRACK ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Donovan Fiore | Washington and Lee | Jr. | Sprints
Fiore, a junior from Gilbert, Ariz., had a busy and successful day in pacing the Generals at the Fred Hardy Invitational hosted by the University of Richmond. Fiore had the third-fastest time in the 400-meter dash among non-Division I runners with a time of 0:49.34. That tie is the fastest in the ODAC this spring and ranks 27th in NCAA Division III. In the 200-meter dash, Fiore finished fifth in 0:22.42. He also registered a career-best in the 100-meter dash at 0:11.16. Fiore was the anchor on the 4x400-meter relay that took fifth in 3:23.67, which is the fastest time in the league and 25th in the country.

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OUTDOOR TRACK ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Maggie Seybold | Washington and Lee | Sr.
Seybold, a senior fro Cockeysville, Md., put together a pair of season-best performances in two mid-distance races at the Fred Hardy Invitational hosted by the University of Richmond. Seybold was the top non-Division I runner in the 1,500-meter run with a career-best time of 4:38.23. It is the fastest time in the ODAC this year and the eighth-best in NCAA Division III. It also marked the third-fastest time in W&L history. In the 800-meter run, Seybold was the fifth-best non-Division I runner in the race at 2:18.51. It marked the fastest time she has run this season and is the quickest time in the conference this year. It also slots 35th in the country.

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SOFTBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Hanna Hull | Virginia Wesleyan | Jr. | Pitcher
Hull, a junior from Chesterfield, Va., earns her third straight and fourth overall weekly award of the season after going 3-0 and registering a 0.86 ERA with 25 strikeouts in 16.1 innings last week. Hull went the distance to start her week, picking up a 7-2 win at Emory & Henry. She gave up two unearned runs on three hits with two walks and 10 strikeouts. She came on in relief with the game in the balance in the nightcap and collected her second victory of the week with 2.01 shutout frames in a 5-1 triumph. She gave up two hits, but notched four strikeouts of the seven total outs she recorded. Hull capped her week with a second complete-game effort in a 10-2 victory at Guilford. She gave up two runs on two hits and worked around an uncharacteristic six walks with 11 strikeouts. For the season, Hull is an ODAC-best 16-1 with nine complete games and five shutouts. She owns a 0.32 ERA and has fanned a NCAA Division III-leading 170 batters in 87.2 innings of work. She has only given up 36 hits and four earned runs (8 total runs).

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SOFTBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Leanna Toler | Emory & Henry | Jr. | Shortstop
Toler, a junior from Abingdon, Va., was seemingly always on base for the Wasps in Emory & Henry's 4-2 week as she slashed .632/.696/1.000. Toler went 12-for-19 and reached based in 16-of-23 plate appearances when her four free passes are added in. She doubled and belted two homers while driving in nine runs, scoring nine times, and stealing four bases. Toler went 5-for-7 with a walk, three RBI, three steals, and three runs scored in the Wasps sweep of Southern Virginia, 9-3 and 11-3. The Wasps dropped a pair of games to nationally second-ranked Virginia Wesleyan. Toler went 1-for-4 with two walks, a stolen base, and a run scored in the series. Her stat sheet was much fuller in a sweep (12-4, 14-7) of Randolph-Macon as Toler went 6-for-8 with a double, two homers, six RBI, a walk, and five runs scored. She homered in each contest, giving her four on the season. Toler is slashing .368/.443/.592 on the season with five doubles, 19 RBI, 11 walks, and 11 steals.

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WOMEN'S LACROSSE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Tori Manahan | Virginia Wesleyan | Jr. | Midfielder
Manahan, a junior from Westminster, Md., put together a strong week in helping the Marlins to a pair of ODAC wins, their first two of the season in three league contests. Manahan opened her week with four points on two goals and two assists in a 10-9 overtime victory at Bridgewater. One of her assists came on the game-tying goal just before halftime. She was 1-of-2 in free position attempts and added a draw control and a ground ball. Manahan made further contributions on both sides of the field in a 15-5 win over Guilford. She registered four goals for the third time this season to go with an assist. She bookended the first half with the opening goal and another 17-seconds before the break and tacked on two more in the second frame. She added three caused turnovers defensively and chipped in a ground ball. For the season, Manahan has racked up 31 points on an ODAC seventh-best 25 goals and six assists. She is second in the ODAC with nine free position goals.

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WOMEN'S TENNIS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Keyu Jin | Randolph | Jr.
Jin, a junior from Kunming, China, helped the WildCats extend their team winning streak to six matches by going 4-0 between singles and doubles action in a pair of ODAC contests last week. In a 9-0 win over Sweet Briar, Jin picked up a 6-2, 6-1 victory at No. 1 singles and joined Ashley Schmitz for an 8-5 triumph at No. 1 doubles. Randolph again blanked an ODAC opponent later in the week with a 9-0 victory over Guilford. Jin went unblemished in at No. 1 singles, 6-0, 6-0, and teamed with Schmitz for an 8-1 win at No. 1 doubles. Jin is currently 10-1 in singles play and 3-1 with Schmitz in doubles action.

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