CARMEL, Ind. – The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) women's soccer teams competed in week nine of the 2026 season.
Athletes of the Week:
Defensive Player of the Week:
Carrie Stevens (Winchester, Ky.) Transylvania University | Goalkeeper | Senior -
Carrie Stevens delivered a standout performance in goal for Transylvania, recording five saves in a shutout victory over Franklin. The senior goalkeeper anchored the Pioneers' defense throughout the contest, keeping Franklin off the scoreboard and helping secure a 2-0 conference win.
Notable Performances:
Offense:
- Mya Vernon (Toledo, Ohio) Bluffton University | Midfield | Senior - With Bluffton facing a 1-0 deficit, Mya Vernon found the back of the net, heading home a corner kick for her sixth goal of the season. The Beavers were just five minutes away from a tie with HCAC Champion Mount St. Joseph when the Lions broke through for a 2-1 victory.
- Abby Smith (Harrison, Ohio) Hanover College | Midfield | Freshman - Abby Smith finished the year strong for Hanover as it posted a 2-0 week defeating Earlham, 7-0, and Anderson, 8-0. The freshman had two goals on the week with five assists for a combined nine points. In the team's win over Earlham she had two goals and one assist while adding four assists in the team's win over Anderson.
- Makayla Doherty (Charlestown, Ind.) Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | Midfield | Sophomore - Makayla Doherty lifted Rose-Hulman to a win in its final regular-season match against Manchester with a 1-0 victory. Doherty scored the game-winning goal, connecting with the net in the 47th minute to give Rose-Hulman the lead.
- Ellie Held (San Antonio, Texas) Transylvania University | Forward | Junior - Ellie Held delivered a strong offensive performance for Transylvania in a 2-0 win over Franklin, recording one goal on three shots, including two on goal. Held's offensive contribution helped lead the Pioneers to a shutout victory over their conference opponent.
Around the League:
HCAC Women's Soccer Schedule |
HCAC Women's Soccer Standings
