KJCCC D-I Men’s Soccer Player and Goalkeeper of the Week, Wk. 8
Player of the Week: Tajay Grant – Barton
In Barton's lone game of the week, Tajay Grant proved to be the difference maker with both net shakers in #8 Barton's 2-1 victory over nationally receiving votes Dodge City to avenge its earlier conference loss to the Conquistadors. Following a scoreless first half, Grant put the Cougars out front 8:33 in the second half then provided the game winner less than seven minutes after the Conquistadors' equalizer for his conference leading 13th of the year.
Goalkeeper of the Week: Dennis Bottcher - Barton
Dennis Bottcher notched his fifth straight win Saturday protecting the pipes in #8 Barton's 2-1 victory over nationally receiving votes Dodge City. In the Cougars' lone contest of the week, Bottcher made five saves with the lone goal coming on a perfectly placed through ball to the back post in capitalizing on a collapsed Barton defense. The victory improves Bottcher to 10-2 on the year helping Barton avenge an earlier season loss to the Conquistadors and keeping the Cougars atop the conference standings.
Other Player of the Week Nominations
Pedro Branco – Coffeyville Community College
Other Goalkeeper of the Week Nominations
None