LOCK HAVEN, Pa. - The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference announced its Field Hockey Athletes of the Week. Kutztown's Jessica Traynor (Athlete of the Week) and East Stroudsburg's Jet Vermeulen (Defensive Athlete of the Week) were recognized.
PSAC Field Hockey Athlete of the Week
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Jessica Traynor
Kutztown
Midfield
Senior
Pennsburg, Pa. / Upper Perkiomen
Traynor put together an outstanding performance in Kutztown's 3-2 victory over No. 3-ranked East Stroudsburg. She led the Golden Bears offensively, scoring two goals to help propel KU to a statement win over one of the top teams in the nation.
PSAC Field Hockey Defensive Athlete of the Week
Jet Vermeulen
East Stroudsburg
Goalkeeper
Senior
Arnhem, The Netherlands / Beekdal Lyceum
Vermeulen totaled 10 saves in 76:54 in net while also making four stops in a five-round shootout last week. To start the stretch for ESU, Vermeulen made six stops and shut down six penalty corners in the second half against the top-ranked Kutztown Golden Bears, keeping the game close as Kutztown maintained constant pressure in the Warriors' defensive end. Getting ESU back in the win column, Vermeulen put together 50 minutes of shutout goaltending against No. 6 Indiana (Pa.). Coming into the game after halftime, Vermeulen made four saves, including one late in the second overtime period, before sealing the game in the shootout round. The senior goalkeeper made stops on four of the Crimson Hawks' five attempts, securing the win after a scoreless 50 minutes in net.