Valerie Obita

  • Award
    Offensive Player of the Week
  • Week Of
    10/28/2013
  • Sport
    Women's Soccer
  • School
    Embry-Riddle
  • Year
    Senior
  • Position
    Midfielder
  • Hometown
    Gothenburg, Sweden
  • High School
    Katrinelunds Elitidrotts Gymnasium
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Valerie Obita of Embry-Riddle was named The Sun Conference Offensive Player of the Week for her performances during the week of Oct. 21-27.

Obita recorded her second hat trick of the year against No. 22 Thomas to help Embry-Riddle to a 4-2 win, clinching the North Division title. With three goals, Obita became ERAU's all-time scoring leader with 70 career goals.

Other Nominees
Kayce Martin, Southeastern
Shelby Dieckamp, SCAD Savannah
Jessica Tooley, South Carolina Beaufort
Emma Hewett, Thomas
Philippa Wilson, Webber International
Melony Poviones, St. Thomas
Laura Daugherty, Warner
Anne Bateman, Ave Maria
Johanna Engberg, Northwood
Sara Trouillot, Johnson & Wales