2004 Midwest Conference Men's Soccer


Players of the Week

For the Week ending: Oct. 29

Offense
Defense

Zach Hampson
Monmouth
Hampson, a forward from Carbondale, Ill. (Carbondale HS), scored the game's second goal in a key 2-0 win over Knox Saturday. The junior, who was injured on the play, took a cross and drilled it perfectly into the upper corner.
Mark Allen
Monmouth
Allen, a sophomore from Milan, Ill., directed the Monmouth defense to a 2-0 win over Knox last Saturday. The center midfielder turned sweeper this season helped the Scots allow just eight shots against the Prairie Fire, and record their sixth win in seven contests.

For the Week ending: Oct. 22

Offense
Defense

Andy Matson
Carroll
Matson, a first-year midfielder from Edelstein, Ill., helped Carroll finish second in MWC regular-season play. The midfielder scored the game-winning goal in the win over Beloit and also assisted on the Pioneer's second goal of the game.

Chris Perry
Lawrence
Perry, a first-year goalkeeper from Shawnee Mission, Kan., allowed only one goal in the Vikings' upset over Lake Forest. The goalkeeper faced 11 shots and recorded five saves to preserve the win.

For the Week ending: Oct. 15

Offense
Defense


Jake Isserman
Grinnell

Isserman, a senior from Morgantown, WV, came off the bench to lead the Pioneers to two MWC victories over the weekend. He scored the first goal in Saturday's 2-0 win over Carroll. Sunday, he scored Grinnell's first goal to tie the game and assisted on the game-winner in a 2-1 victory over Ripon.


David Whitcomb
Grinnell
Whitcomb, a junior goalkeeper from Elm Grove, Wis., played a key role in the Pioneer's resurgence in the league standings this weekend. Whitcomb had a combined 11 saves in both MWC victories while allowing just one goal to defending MWC Champion Ripon and shutting-out Carroll.

For the Week ending: Oct. 8

Offense
Defense


Ryan Schlegel
Monmouth

Schlegel, a senior forward from St. Charles, Ill. (Central HS), netted both game-winning goals in the victories over Beloit and Lake Forest. Both games were overtime wins. The Fighting Scots had never beaten the Bucs or Foresters previously.


Joel Cowan
Monmouth
Cowan, a senior goalkeeper from Alton, Ill. (Alton HS), led the Fighting Scots in two key victories. The senior turned away 13 shots in the win over Beloit, and nine in the win over Lake Forest.

For the Week ending: Oct. 1

Offense
Defense


Brock Thom
Lake Forest

Thom, a first-year forward from Manotick, Canada (Brewster Academy), scored his first three goals of his career in the Foresters' win over Grinnell. Thom's first goal came in the 36th minute.


Josh Perlberg
Beloit
Perlberg, a junior goalkeeper from Rhinelander, Wis., made 14 saves and surrendered only three goals last week. The junior's solid play led the Bucs to a 5-1 win over Knox.

For the Week ending: Sept. 24

Offense
Defense


Chris Becker
St. Norbert

Becker, a senior from Menomonee Falls, Wis., scored three goals in two MWC victories last weekend. Becker's first goal came in the Green Knights' win over Knox. With Grinnell leading St. Norbert 3-1 the next day, Becker scored goals in the 74th and 87th minutes to send the game into overtime where his team captured the win over the Pioneers.


Allen Messer
Ripon

Messer, a first-year goalkeeper from Sheboygan, Wis., recorded 15 saves last weekend in the Red Hawks victories over Monmouth and Illinois C. The goalkeeper logged ten saves against Monmouth and five against the Blueboys. Messer's shutout versus IC is his second of the conference season.

For the Week ending: Sept. 10

Offense
Defense

Chris Mickschl
Lake Forest

Chris Mickschl, a senior forward from Glendale, Wis., scored two goals and added two assists in two Lake Forest victories this week. On Wednesday, Mickschl keyed the Foresters come-from-behind 2-3 win over North Central College with two goals, including the game-winner in the 70th minute. In Saturday’s MWC opener, Chris set up both the team’s goals in the two to one defeat of Knox College.


Dustin Smith
Illinois C.
Messer, a first-year goalkeeper from Sheboygan, Wis., recorded 15 saves last weekend in the Red Hawks victories over Monmouth and Illinois C. The goalkeeper logged ten saves against Monmouth and five against the Blueboys. Messer's shutout versus IC is his second of the conference season.
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