| 2003 Players of
the Week
Souter named KCAC “Goalkeeper of the Week”
October 13-18, 2003
 Ryan Souter, McPherson College freshman goalie from Wichita, Kans., was named the KCAC (Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference) “Goalkeeper of the Week” for his play in the Bulldogs’ 4-0 KCAC win over Bethel and 2-1 non-conference win over York College of Nebraska.
Pressed into duty in goal by the injury to his brother and McPherson’s starting goalie, Kevin Lamm, Ryan currently leads the KCAC in goals against average, giving up an average of 0.56 goals per game. He is also seventh in individual saves among KCAC goalies with an average of 6.73 saves per game.
The Bulldogs’ win over Bethel on Wednesday moved them in to a four-way tie for fourth in the conference race as the battle continues for the six.spots in the KCAC post-season tournament. McPherson’s win over York College was the Bulldog’s fifth in their last six games, and raised the Bulldogs’ season record to 6-10.
A 2003 graduate of Wichita Northwest High School, Souter has 36 saves on the season and has recorded two shut-outs as the Bulldogs have moved up the conference standings in their first year of intercollegiate soccer after a two year hiatus of the sport.
“Ryan stepped into an unfamiliar role for us midway through the season,” said McPherson College head coach Doug Quint. “Even though he has played keeper before, it is not his nature position. I know he would rather play on the field, but he understands the team needs him in the goal right now. He has a great attitude about it, and is really working hard to improve in there.
“Kevin (Lamm) is doing a great job of training him in practice, and giving him much needed advice, every chance he gets.”
“Ryan is 5 (wins) and 2 (losses) as a keeper. I’m very confident in him as a keeper, and so is our team. He has made some big-time saves for us, and I for him to continue to do so.”
Ryan is the son of Kim Wehmeyer of Wichita, Kans., and is majoring in criminal justice/sociology at McPherson College.
Souter’s freshman teammate, John White of Wichita, Kans., was named the KCAC co-player of the week, for the week of October 13-18, 2003.
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White named KCAC soccer “Co-Player of the Week”
October 13-18, 2003
 John White, McPherson College freshman forward from Wichita, Kans., was named the KCAC (Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference) “Co-Player of the Week” for his play in the Bulldogs’ two wins last week over Bethel and York College of Nebraska.
A 2003 graduate of Wichita Southeast High School, White scored a pair of goals in both McPherson wins.
The Bulldogs’ 4-0 KCAC win over Bethel on Wednesday moved them in to a four-way tie for fourth in the conference race as the battle continues for the six.spots in the KCAC post-season tournament. McPherson’s 2-1 win over York College was the Bulldog’s fifth in their last six games.
White currently is tied for sixth in individual scoring among KCAC players along with his teammate Austin Bray at 0.50 goals per game. John is also tied for seventh among individual offensive points leaders with an average of 1.00 point per game on seven goals and two assists.
“John has really stepped up his play the last couple of week,” said McPherson College head coach Doug Quint, “and is playing some really good soccer right now. He is creating numerous chances for us up front and taking advantage of his opportunities.
“He scored two nice goals at Bethel College, then turned around a finished two more against a great York College team here.
“John is a very quick player and when you give him space to run, he is very dangerous. He’s giving us a legitimate scoring threat up front. He is taking the right steps toward becoming one heck of a college player.”
McPherson College has posted a 6-10 record in this the first year of intercollegiate soccer at the college after a two year hiatus of the sport.
John is the son of Danny and Brenda White of Wichita, Kans., and is majoring in pre-law/business at McPherson College.
White’s freshman teammate, Ryan Souter of Wichita, Kans., was named the KCAC goalkeeper of the week, for the week of October 13-18, 2003.
White shared the “Player of the Week” honors with David Herndon of Friends University.
***** Bray Named KCAC soccer “Co-Player of the Week”
 Austin Bray, McPherson College sophomore from Broken Arrow, Okla., was named KCAC (Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference) soccer “Co-Player of the Week” for his play last week in the Bulldogs’ wins over Bethany College and Sterling College.
After contributing an assist in the Bulldogs’ 4-2 win Wednesday evening over Bethany College, the 6’0”, 166-pound Bray scored both goals for McPherson as they turned back Sterling College in overtime in a non-conference match on Saturday.
“Austin was definitely a ‘man’ this week,” said McPherson head coach Doug Quint. “Austin has stepped up as a real leader for our team.
“He has been consistent for us all season. Last week when the game was on the line he came through for us with a big-time, game winning goal. He creates a lot of things for us in the mid-field and comes to play each and every game.”
Bray leads the KCAC in total offensive points scored with 18 (1.50 points per game) as well as 6th in scoring and 5th in assists with seven goals (0.58 per game) and four assists (0.33 per game).
The win over Bethany was the first conference victory for McPherson College since the reinstatement of the sport this fall after a two-year hiatus. Saturday’s win raised the Bulldogs’ season record to 3-9.
Bray transferred to McPherson College this fall from Southwestern Oklahoma State where he started 19 of 19 games as a freshman. A 2002 graduate of Provo Canyon High School, Bray was twice selected as the “Most Valuable Player” and “Best Offensive Player” for the Tulsa Soccer Club which was Oklahoma State champions in 1999 and 2001. During his time with TSC, the team won two Oklahoma State Cup titles.
Austin is the son of Debra Sherrill of Broken Arrow, Okla.
Bray shared the KCAC honor with Charles Millison of the University of Saint Mary.
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