MIAA

Fort Hays State defender Jamie Babyak and goalkeeper Kritsten Thompson have both been honored by the MIAA as Women’s Soccer Athlete’s of the Week. Babyak being named the Defensive Athlete of the Week and Thompson Goalkeeper of the Week for the second straight time.

MIAA Defensive Athlete of the Week
Jamie Babyak, D, Fort Hays State
Babyak played all 180 minutes in two shutouts last weekend, limiting opponents to just 10 total shots and four shots on goal over two games. FHSU defeated Northwest Missouri State, 3-0, on Friday, before setting a new school record with its ninth team shutout of the season last Sunday, a 1-0 win over Missouri Western. The Tigers have shutout opponents in four consecutive games, with Babyak being one of two Tigers to play every minute of the weekend (and last four games). Babyak also added one shot on goal last weekend. The 5-9 senior defender is a native of Austin, Texas where she competed at McNeil High School.

 

 

MIAA Goalkeeper of the Week
Kristen Thompson, GK, Fort hays State

Thompson once again held script in goal last weekend, posting two shutouts in complete game performances. FHSU defeated Northwest Missouri State, 3-0, with Thompson picking up one save and facing five shots. Against Missouri Western, Thompson had three saves, once again facing five shots en route to her school record ninth shutout this year. The games were also her third and fourth consecutive shutout, as Thompson hasn’t allowed a goal since Oct. 5. The 5-8 redshirt freshman goalie is a native of Manhattan, Kan. her third and fourth consecutive shutout, as Thompson hasn’t allowed a goal since Oct. 5. The 5-8 redshirt freshman goalie is a native of Manhattan, Kan.