Player of the Week

Zoe Kovac, Sarah Lawrence
Senior; Ridgewood, N.J./Ridgewood

Kovac excelled for the Gryphons last week, earning three singles victories and two doubles wins. The senior opened with a dominant 6-0, 6-0 triumph over John Jay before adding a 6-4, 6-0 win against Yeshiva in conference play. She capped the week with a gritty comeback against Brooklyn, rallying for a 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 decision. In doubles action, Kovac secured decisive victories of 6-0 and 6-2 across her three matches.

Rookie of the Week

Martine McGowan, Farmingdale
Freshman; Port Washington, N.Y./Paul D. Schreiber

McGowan earned her second Rookie of the Week honor, going 2-0 in singles play and 1-1 in doubles action during a two-match week for the Rams. She teamed with Gabriella Loria for a 6-0 sweep at No. 2 doubles before cruising to a 6-0, 6-0 victory in her No. 2 singles match at Western Connecticut on Wednesday. McGowan capped the week with a 6-3, 6-2 win in top-flight singles on Saturday against Hunter at the USTA National Tennis Center.

Honorable Mention

Amaya Ortiz, Manhattanville – Handled business in the top flights during the Valiants’ season-opening win over Yeshiva. Partnered with Jenifer Lalman for a 6-4 victory at No. 1 doubles before cruising past Rina Pollock, 6-1, 6-1, at No. 1 singles
Katelin Smith, Purchase – Went 2-0 at No. 2 doubles last week, posting a 6-0 win over John Jay and a 6-4 victory against Bard. Added a 6-1, 6-0 triumph at No. 3 singles versus John Jay before dropping a hard-fought three-set match against Bard

Previous Weekly Winners 

Player of the Week 
September 15 - Allison Goodyear, SJLI
September 8 - Amelia Perlmutter, Purchase

Rookie of the Week
?September 15 - Sarah Schewitz, Yeshiva
September 8 - Martine McGowen, Farmingdale