Talented high school soccer players often lead their teams to victory with exceptional performances. Every week, the Prep Sports Report will take nominations for the Fife Therapy Boys Soccer Player of the Week and the Specialty Sports Girls Soccer Player of the Week. Have your coach fill out the form below to nominate a player of the week.
This week's standouts for the week of March 4, 2024, to March 9, 2024, were Wesley Hooker from Savannah Country Day School and Abby Walsh from Calvary Day, who are great examples of such players. Hooker, a senior, has been a force to be reckoned with, showcasing an incredible scoring streak, while Walsh, a junior, has been instrumental in leading her team in scoring and leading them to wins. Below are the capsules of these two standout high school soccer players who were chosen for players the week.
BOYS SOCCER
Wesley Hooker, Savannah Country Day School, Sr.: Over the past three games, Hooker has scored a total of 12 goals. On March 5, 2024, he
scored five goals against Liberty Co. This was his second consecutive 5-goal game, having scored five goals against Beach on February 29. In addition, he scored two goals and assisted in the Hornet win against Savannah Christian on March 7.
Coach's Comment: "Wesley is the proverbial X factor that makes it difficult for opposing teams to stop. Right now, he is playing on a different level." - Savannah Country Day Head Coach Michael Hooker.
SPECIALITY SPORTS GIRLS SOCCER Player of the Week
Abby Walsh, Calvary Day, Jr.: On March 5, 2024, in a region game against 
Long County High School, Walsh played as a striker and scored seven goals out of eleven shots. Then, on March 7, 2024, in another region match against Groves High School, she scored three more goals and an assist, leading Calvary to victories.
Coach's Comment: “Abby is a talented soccer player with an exceptional work ethic. She plays from whistle to whistle and constantly find ways to help her team be successful. She reads the game well and is outstanding at finishing. She leads her team with her Christlike attitude and desire to win." - Calvary Head Coach EJ Kubiak:
NOMINATE A PLAYER: Fife Therapy Boys and the Specialty Sports Girls Soccer Player of the Week Form
PHOTO CREDIT: Savannah Country Day and Calvary Day School social media pages
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