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NEWARK, DE -- University of Delaware junior field hockey standout Casey Howard (at right) is the Wilmington Trust Best of the Blue Hens Athlete of the Week for the week ending Sept. 2.
Howard, a junior from Camden, DE (Caesar Rodney High School), led the Blue Hens to a 2-0 week last with victories of 1-0 over Richmond and 3-1 over Longwood. Richmond was an NCAA Tournament participant in 2006.
The Blue Hens are now 4-0 and ranked No. 17 in this week's National Field Hockey Coaches Association poll.
Howard scored a goal in each game, scoring the lone goal in the win over Richmond and netting the team's third goal midway through the second half vs. Longwood to put the game away. She now ranks second on the team with three goals this season.
Past Winners:
2007-08 Season
Sept. 2 - Casey Howard (Field Hockey)
Aug. 26 - Stephanie Barry (Volleyball)
2006-07 Season
Jan. 30 - Asha Quant (Women's Indoor Track)
Feb. 4 - Kyle DeHaven (Women's Basketball)
Feb. 11 - Sam McMahon (Men's Basketball)
Feb. 18 - Maryann Walker (Women's Swimming)
Feb. 25 - Adam Zuder-Havens (Men's Lacrosse)
Mar. 2 - Cristine Marquez (Women's Indoor Track)
Mar. 12 - Debbie Sloan (Women's Lacrosse)
Mar. 19 - Tyresa Smith (Women's Basketball)
Mar. 26 - Joe McLister (Golf)
Apr. 2 - Carolynn Sloat (Softball)
Apr. 9 - Bryan Hagerich (Baseball)
Apr. 16 - Alexi Capsouras (Women's Outdoor Track)
Apr. 23 - Jared Wasser (Men's Outdoor Track)
Apr. 30 - Alex Smith (Men's Lacrosse)
May 7 - David Slovak (Baseball)
May 14 - Tommy Scherr (Men's Lacrosse)
May 21 - Dan Deckelbaum (Men's Lacrosse)
May 28 - Mike McGuire (Baseball) |