2023 KJCCC Men's Soccer Division I Athletes of the Week, Wk 4

2023 KJCCC Men's Soccer Division I Athletes of the Week, Wk. 4

Week 4 - Division I KJCCC Men's Soccer Athletes of the Week

Player: Paulo Diaz (Coffeyville)
Coffeyville's sophomore striker Paulo Diaz was marvelous for the Red Ravens on the week as he helped the Ravens to two victories.  Against KCK, Diaz netted a goal as well as an assist for a three-point game.  Diaz then came out on Saturday against NOC-Enid and scored the hat-trick to give him four goals and an assist on the week.  Diaz ended the week with nine points.  For the season, Diaz's 21 points overall is currently 3rd in the NJCAA and his nine goals overall ranks him 4th.

Others Nominated: Nicolas Galanis (Barton), Aaron Melgar (Dodge City), Alexander Stevens-Lee (Seward County) 

Goalkeeper: Bruno Mestres (Seward County)
Shut out Neosho County while on the road and was able to save 11 goals against Garden City, extremely athletic, making multiple back-to-back saves in seconds whether it is with his hands, feet, or entire body to prevent the goal. Played all 90:00 minutes both games for the Saints.

Others Nominated:  Dennis Bottcher (Barton) and Bruno Mestres (Seward County)