GSAC
Women's Soccer Awards
| 2006 Women's Soccer All-GSAC Team | |||
| ATHLETE | SCHOOL | YEAR | HOMETOWN |
| Heather Allen | Concordia | Sophomore | Orange, CA |
| Theresa Broad | Azusa Pacific | Freshman | Walnut, CA |
| Bridget Brotherton | Azusa Pacific | Sophomore | Alta Loma, CA |
| Heather Brown | Westmont | Junior | Huntington Beach, CA |
| Jill Colfer | Azusa Pacific | Junior | Sacramento, CA |
| Julie Fletcher | Azusa Pacific | Senior | Glendora, CA |
| Shannon Gibson | San Diego Christian | Junior | Ontario, CA |
| Anna Gropp | Westmont | Senior | Corona, CA |
| Stacia Hoover | Vanguard | Senior | Huntington Beach, CA |
| Joanna Idom | California Baptist | Freshman | Yorba Linda, CA |
| Brandi Johannsen | Biola | Junior | Mission Viejo, CA |
| Amy Lawson | Westmont | Sophomore | Honolulu, HI |
| Holga Lecanda | Concordia | Junior | Hacienda Heights, CA |
| Rebecca Lewis | Point Loma Nazarene | Sophomore | Ontario, CA |
| Jennifer Love | Hope International | Sophomore | Santa Ynez, CA |
| Monica Lydon | California Baptist | Junior | Riverside, CA |
| Randi Massro | Azusa Pacific | Junior | La Verne, CA |
| Katie McMannis | The Master's | Sophomore | Lake Forest, CA |
| Zahira Montanez | Concordia | Freshman | Buena Park, CA |
| Breanna Nelson | Point Loma Nazarene | Sophomore | Placerville, CA |
| Jolie Nitta | Azusa Pacific | Senior | Mililani, HI |
| Katie Rhodes | Westmont | Senior | Merced, CA |
| Amanda Rowand | Point Loma Nazarene | Freshman | San Diego, CA |
| Jeanna Ruble | Fresno Pacific | Sophomore | Clovis, CA |
| Brianna Russo | Westmont | Junior | Tuscany Hills, CA |
| Keri Schulz | Biola | Senior | Bend, OR |
| Sarai Stamper | California Baptist | Senior | Yucaipa, CA |
| Marissa Swift | Vanguard | Senior | Murrieta, CA |
| Becky Torres | Point Loma Nazarene | Junior | Irvine, CA |
| Natalie Totaro | The Master's | Sophomore | Lansdale, PA |
Player of the Year: Julie Fletcher, Azusa Pacific
| 2006 Women's Soccer GSAC Scholar Athletes | |||
| ATHLETE | SCHOOL | YEAR | MAJOR |
| Taryn Apo | Azusa Pacific | Senior | Communication Studies |
| Taryn Flamson | Concordia | Junior | Liberal Studies |
| Ashlee Johnson | California Baptist | Senior | Kinesiology |
| Elizabeth Kalama | Point Loma Nazarene | Senior | Psychology |
| Monica Lydon | California Baptist | Senior | Criminal Justice |
| Erin Mahoney | Point Loma Nazarene | Junior | Liberal Studies |
| Emelia Miller | Vanguard | Junior | Pre-Physical Therapy |
| Melissa Miller | San Diego Christian | Junior | Interdisciplinary Studies |
| Jolie Nitta | Azusa Pacific | Senior | Psychology |
| Amanda Patrick | Biola | Junior | Intercultural Studies |
| Katie Rhodes | Westmont | Senior | Elementary Education |
| Megan Ritzau | Point Loma Nazarene | Senior | Social Science |
| Cassandra Rodeiro | Vanguard | Junior | Business |
| Keri Schulz | Biola | Senior | Intercultural Studies |
| Sarai Stamper | California Baptist | Senior | Liberal Studies |
| Lisa Teberg | Hope International | Junior | Biology |
| Natalie Thornton | Biola | Senior | Communication |
| Alyssa Turner | California Baptist | Senior | Liberal Studies |
| Vanessa Vela | Concordia | Senior | Exercise Sport Science |
| Lauren Walker | Vanguard | Senior | Athletic Training |
| Monika Young | The Master's | Senior | Biblical Counseling |
| 2006 NAIA Women's Soccer All-Americans | |
| ATHLETE | SCHOOL |
| Theresa Broad (1st Team) | Azusa Pacific |
| Julie Fletcher (1st Team) | Azusa Pacific |
| Jolie Nitta (1st Team) | Azusa Pacific |
| Jill Colfer (2nd Team) | Azusa Pacific |
| Bridget Brotherton (3rd Team) | Azusa Pacific |
| Anna Gropp (3rd Team) | Westmont |
| Randie Massro (3rd Team) | Azusa Pacific |
| Breanna Nelson (3rd Team) | Point Loma Nazarene |
| Heather Brown (HM) | Westmont |
| Christine Grover (HM) | Point Loma Nazarene |
| Stacia Hoover (HM) | Vanguard |
| Heather Hutton (HM) | Vanguard |
| Zahira Montanez (HM) | Concordia |
| Marissa Swift (HM) | Vanguard |
| 2006 GSAC Athletes on NAIA Women's Soccer All-Tournament Team | |
| ATHLETE | SCHOOL |
| Forward - Theresa Broad | Azusa Pacific |
| Midfielder - Jane Wyche | Westmont |
| Midfielder - Jolie Nitta | Azusa Pacific |
| Defender - Randie Massro | Azusa Pacific |
| Defender - Karen Lawrence | Azusa Pacific |
| Outstanding Offensive Player | |
| Theresa Broad | Azusa Pacific |
| Outstanding Defensive Player | |
| Karen Lawrence | Azusa Pacific |
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2006 NAIA Women's Soccer All-America Scholar Athletes |
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| ATHLETE | SCHOOL |
| Taryn Apo | Azusa Pacific |
| Katherine Dynice | Vanguard |
| Taryn Flamson | Concordia |
| Ashlee Johnson | California Baptist |
| Mari Kasamoto | Azusa Pacific |
| Monica Lydon | California Baptist |
| Melissa Miller | San Diego Christian |
| Emilia Miller | Vanguard |
| Jolie Nitta | Azusa Pacific |
| Amanda Patrick | Biola |
| Cassandra Rodeiro | Vanguard |
| Keri Schulz | Biola |
| Sarai Stamper | California Baptist |
| Natalie Thornton | Biola |
| Alyssa Turner | California Baptist |
| Vanessa Vela | Concordia |
| Lauren Walker | Vanguard |
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2006 NAIA Women's Soccer Scholar Team |
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| Azusa Pacific | Team GPA: 3.37 |
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
JOANNA IDOM ~ California Baptist University
Freshman ~ 5-1 ~ Forward ~ Yorba Linda, California
Freshman forward Joanna Idom scored a hat trick against NCAA Div. II Cal Poly Pomona as No. 23-ranked California Baptist won the game 3-0. The Lancers have opened the season with a 3-game winning streak. Idom was named the NAIA Region II Women's Soccer Player of the Week.
September 11, 2006
JENNIFER LOVE ~ Hope International University
Sophomore ~ 5-10 ~ Forward ~ Santa Ynez, California
Sophomore forward Jennifer Love scored all 3 of her team's goals as Hope International defeated 2 NAIA Region II teams on the road last week. In the win at Bethany, she scored 2 goals. Then in the victory at Dominican, Love scored the game's lone goal. Love was selected as the NAIA Region II Women's Soccer Player of the Week.
September 18, 2006
AMY LAWSON ~ Westmont College
Sophomore ~ 5-8 ~ Forward ~ Honolulu, Hawaii
Sophomore forward Amy Lawson recorded 7 points in Westmont's 4-2 victory at Menlo last week. Lawson had a "hand" in every goal with an assist in the first half and a hat trick in the second half as Westmont came back from a 2-1 halftime deficit. Lawson was named the NAIA Region II Women's Soccer Player of the Week.
September 25, 2006
BRIDGET BROTHERTON ~ Azusa Pacific University
Sophomore ~ 5-6 ~ Forward ~ Alta Loma, California
Sophomore forward Bridget Brotherton scored 3 goals last week as No. 2-ranked Azusa Pacific defeated both of its Top 10-ranked opponents at the Lady Flames Classic hosted by Lee in Cleveland, Tennessee. In the win at No. 6-ranked Lee TN, Brotherton had 2 goals to give Azusa Pacific a 2-0 advantage in their 3-2 overtime win. She then scored the game-tying goal with less than 4 minutes to play to spark a 2-1 comeback victory over No. 4 Lindsey Wilson KY. The wins extend Azusa Pacific's regular-season unbeaten streak to 26 games. Brotherton was selected as the NAIA Women's Soccer Player of the Week.
October 2, 2006
CHRISTINE GROVER ~ Point Loma Nazarene University
Junior ~ 5-10 ~ Forward ~ Monrovia, California
Junior forward Christine Grover scored 6 goals last week as No. 7-ranked Point Loma Nazarene defeated both of its GSAC opponents. In the 6-1 win at San Diego Christian, Grover scored a school-record 5 goals. In a shutout of The Master's, she scored another goal to bring her total to 12 points for the week. Grover now has 13 goals in 8 games this season. Grover was named the NAIA Region II Women's Soccer Player of the Week.
October 9, 2006
MARISSA SWIFT ~ Vanguard University
Senior ~ 5-5 ~ Goalkeeper ~ Murrieta, California
Senior goalkeeper Marissa Swift made 12 saves of 13 shots on goal in 186 minutes of play last week as No. 25-ranked Vanguard split its GSAC games. Swift wrapped up her fifth shutout of the season in a 2-0 win against Concordia saving 2 shots on goal. She kept the Lions in the game at No. 2 Azusa Pacific with 10 saves, before the Cougars scored on a free kick 6 minutes into the first overtime to break the scoreless tie. Swift was chosen as the NAIA Region II Women's Soccer Player of the Week.
October 16, 2006
THERESA BROAD ~ Azusa Pacific University
Freshman ~ 5-8 ~ Forward ~ Walnut, California
Freshman forward Theresa Broad scored the game-winning goal in both of No. 2-ranked Azusa Pacific's identical 4-1 wins over 2 GSAC opponents. For the week, she recorded 8 points on 3 goals and 2 assists. In the win at Hope International, she scored 2 goals. On the road at No. 13-ranked Point Loma Nazarene, Broad had 1 goal and 2 assists. The win over Point Loma Nazarene marked the