DRAGON MIDFIELDER MAHER NAMED KJCCC PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Hutchinson CC Sports Information

For the first time in her career, Hutchinson Community College women's soccer sophomore Aimee Maher was named the KJCCC Division I Player of the Week.

Maher, a third-year player from Ireland, netted her first-career hat trick in the 6-0 home victory last Wednesday over Dodge City. All three goals were scored in a span of 20 minutes in the second half. Maher tallied seven points against Dodge City, which also included as an assist on a goal by Maren Lackey.

In s 3-1 road loss to Johnson County, Maher had the opening goal in the 18th minute off a deep pass from sophomore Ella-Mae Miller that was redirected by sophomore Hadlie Lowe right to Maher.

Maher is the second Blue Dragon to receive Jayhawk Conference weekly recognition. Sophomore Olivia Felix-Cardona was named the Jayhawk and NJCAA goalkeeper of the week on Sept. 6, 2022.

This season, Maher is Hutchinson's second-leading scorer with 13 points. She has scored five goals and has three assists.

The Blue Dragons start the first of four matches against ranked opponents on the road at 6 p.m. Wednesday at 17th-ranked Cowley and back at home 2 p.m. Saturday against No. 15 Coffeyville.