CANTON, Ga. – Oglethorpe and Rhodes split Week Eleven SAA weekly honors.
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Athletes of the Week:
Offense:
Ellis Mitchum | Oglethorpe | SO | Signal Mountain, TN - Oglethorpe sophomore Ellis Mitchum matched her career high of six goals in Oglethorpe's 20-13 victory over Berry this weekend on senior day. She also had a solid all-around game in a contest that had major postseason implications on the line, adding five draw controls, three caused turnovers and four ground balls. Two of her scores came on free position shots, and she scored the game winner as well.
Defense:
Daryn Raleigh | Rhodes - Daryn Raleigh anchored a Rhodes defense that held Centre to just 6 goals on 13 shots, showcasing a dominant defensive presence throughout the game. Raleigh totaled 3 ground balls and 3 caused turnovers, consistently disrupting Centre’s offensive rhythm and creating key transition opportunities.
Notable Performances:
Offense
- Gracie Garner | Centre | SR | Louisville, KY - Gracie Garner delivered an effective offensive performance, leading the charge with three goals and consistently applying pressure to the opposing defense. She was accurate and efficient in front of the net, placing four shots on goal and capitalizing on her scoring opportunities. Beyond her offensive contributions, she also showed effort and awareness across the field by picking up a ground ball, helping her team maintain possession.
- Caroline Kardian | Rhodes - Caroline Kardian led the Rhodes offense in a dominant 16-6 conference win over Centre, delivering an all-around elite performance. Kardian recorded 4 goals and 3 assists for a game-high 7 points, while also adding 3 ground balls and contributing in transition with 3 draw controls. She played a key role in controlling the pace and flow of the game, factoring into nearly half of Rhodes’ goals and consistently creating scoring opportunities for both herself and her teammates.
Defense
- Sophia Richardson | Centre | JR | Lexington, KY - Sophia Richardson delivered a strong and well-rounded performance, making her presence felt in multiple areas of the game. She controlled the pace off the draw with an impressive five draw controls, consistently giving her team valuable possessions and setting the tone early. In addition to her work in the midfield, she showed defensive awareness by causing a turnover, disrupting the opposing team’s momentum at a key moment. She also contributed on the hustle side of play with a ground ball, demonstrating effort and determination in securing loose possessions.
- Madelyn Gardner | Oglethorpe | FR | Cumming, GA - Oglethorpe freshman Madelyn Gardner continued her outstanding debut season with another strong effort tending the net in a Stormy Petrel win. With major postseason implications on the line, she posted 12 saves to help Oglethorpe top Berry 20-13 on senior day.
2026 Women’s Lacrosse Report Archive (AOW)
Week One - Feb. 9 (Lillie Swanson/Shelby Klayman)
Week Two - Feb. 16 (Marlin Price/Ella Townsend)
Week Three - Feb. 23 (Ellen Lewis/Sally Whitehead)
Week Four - March 2 (Mariah Butler/Dani Taraska)
Week Five - March 9 (Marlin Price/Emma Steffensen)
Week Six - March 16 (Sally Herrington/Maddie BeVier)
Week Seven - March 23 (Caroline Kardian/Annabelle Kinzel)
Week Eight - March 30 (Marlin Price/Daryn Raleigh)
Week Nine - April 6 (Sadie McRae/Sam Horowitz)
Week Ten - April 13 (Gracie Garner/Leah Jackson)
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