PITMAN, N.J. – Junior Sofia Chebookjian (Ocean Township, N.J./Ocean Township) was named the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Field Hockey Defensive Player of the Week Nov. 2.

Chebookjian recorded nine saves in a pair of shutout home victories over Manhattanville and Ramapo this past week while becoming the program leader in single-season saves with 149 stops.

The Ocean Township, N.J., native began the week by denying all three shots she faced in a 4-0 win against the Valiants on Oct. 28. She then made six stops, including five in the second half, to preserve a 1-0 victory versus the Roadrunners on Oct. 30.

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