Mountain Lions sweep weekly Gulf South women’s lacrosse awards

Young Harris College swept the weekly Gulf South Conference’s women’s lacrosse honors, it was announced Tuesday, March 3.

Mary Deatrick was named Player of the Week, while Maddy Meyers was named both the Defensive Player of the Week and the Freshman of the Week.

Deatrick, a senior midfielder from Marietta, Georgia, scored six goals and had four assists as the Mountain Lions split two matches last week. Deatrick also won 13 draw controls. It’s the second time in her career that she has won this award.

Meyers, a freshman goalie also from Marietta, had 28 saves in net for YHC, including 14 in a win over the University of Virginia’s College at Wise. She also corralled three ground balls and caused a turnover during the week.

The Mountain Lions (2-3) return to action Friday (March 6) with a 4 p.m. match against Catawba College at the YHC Soccer and Lacrosse Field.