Janina Helwig

  • Award
    Defensive Player of the Week
  • Week Of
    10/6/2014
  • Sport
    Women's Soccer
  • School
    Embry-Riddle
  • Year
    Junior
  • Position
    Defender
  • Hometown
    Freiburg, Germany
  • High School
    St. Ursula Gymnasium
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Embry-Riddle's Janina Helwig is this week's Sun Conference Defensive Player of the Week as announced by the league office on Monday. Helwig was part of an Eagle team that went 2-0 against TSC opponents last week.

Helwig played an integral role in the Eagles' two shutouts on the week. She anchored a defense that allowed just three shots in two games and was also instrumental in initiating several attacks from the back.

Other Nominees
Kayla Hanel, Webber International
Francesca Singleton, Ave Maria
Sara-ann Hartley, Thomas
Chelsie Mummert, USCB
Jessica Mcclernan, Southeastern
Matilda Hjalte, Northwood
Melissa Sanchez, Johnson & Wales