Kristen Hemmila, Salem

Kristen Hemmila earned her first WWPA Defensive Player of the Week honor following a three-game sweep at the Salem Invitational. The goalkeeper from Ohio allowed just five goals in eight quarters of play while stopping 17 shots. She added three steals, an assist and even scored twice. Hemmila posted a 2.5 goals-against average. Her .577 save percentage is the highest in the conference.

Nominees: Izabella Trunzo, Gannon; Kristen Hemmila, Salem; Fernanda Luna, Biola; Delaney Judkins, McKendree; Mackenzie Royal, UC Merced

Jan. 12-18, 2026: Marissa White, Cal State Monterey Bay
Jan. 19-25, 2026: Marissa White, Cal State Monterey Bay
Jan. 26-Feb. 1, 2026: No nominees
Feb. 2-8, 2026: Dakota Lambert, Fresno Pacific
Feb. 9-15, 2026: Tiffani Hunter, Concordia
Feb. 16-22, 2026: Fernanda Luna, Biola
Feb. 23-Mar. 1, 2026: Jaden Soto, Concordia
Mar. 2-8, 2026: Jaden Soto, Concordia
Mar. 9-15, 2026: Delaney Judkins, McKendree
Mar. 16-22, 2026: Fernanda Luna, Biola
Mar. 23-29, 2026: Kristen Hemmila, Salem