Senior tri-captain Heather Nowak has been a leading force as a midfielder this fall. She was an important presence on the field last year as well, tallying three goals and five assists.

Nowak scored the game-winning goal against Connecticut College last week in the Jeffs' solid 4-0 win. She has also been influential in creating scoring opportunities for the Jeffs.

On Homecoming Weekend, Nowak took a series of corner kicks that doubled as chances to score against Wesleyan University. She also accounted for the equalizing goal for Amherst off a rebound, ending the match in a 2-2 draw.

Nowak has chalked up two goals and one assist so far this season.

• Will Yochum '11

Will Yochum '11 is making quite the impression on the men's cross country team. He was honored as NESCAC Performer of the Week for his second-place finish in the Little Three Championships. Yochum was one of just two runners to complete the 8,000-meter race in less than 26 minutes (25:58.2).

At the Open New England Championships, which included schools from all three divisions, Yochum managed to stand out as the best Div. III first-year to finish.

If he keeps up his spectacular performance this weekend, Yochum may be in the running for NESCAC Rookie of the Year.