COLBY, Kan. – A perfect 3-0 week for NJCAA Division 1 women’s soccer 15th-ranked Hutchinson Community College was led by the week two Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference D1 Women’s Soccer Players of the Week Poppy Smith and Evie Carvell.

Poppy Smith (Hutchinson) – KJCCC D1 Women’s Soccer Player of the Week
Hutchinson Community College freshman forward Poppy Smith's career started with a game-winning goal in the final seconds of a top-15 national matchup. She finished the opening week of the 2025 season leading the number 15 Blue Dragons with a seven-point week (3 goals, 1 assist). Playing number 12 Trinity Valley in the season opener on August 25, the score was tied at 1-1 in the final minute of the second half. The Dragons covered 105 total yards in about 13 seconds, and Smith traveled about 20 yards before rocketing the game-winner from 20 yards out with 12.8 seconds remaining in the game for a 2-1 win over the Cardinals. The freshman scored two goals against Trinity Valley, one goal against Western Wyoming, and added an assist against NOC-Enid.

Evie Carvell (Hutchinson) – KJCCC D1 Women’s Soccer Goalkeeper of the Week
Hutchinson Community College freshman goalkeeper Evie Carvell earned her first two career wins, first career shutout, and first win over a nationally ranked team to lead the number 15-ranked Blue Dragons. Carvell allowed only one goal with eight saves in wins over number 12 Trinity Valley and Western Wyoming. Against Trinity Valley, Carvell had three saves in four shots faced. Carvell added five saves in a shutout performance in a 3-0 win over Western Wyoming.

Other Players Nominated:
Lucia Bennett – Dodge City

Other Goalkeepers Nominated:
Kimya Kante-Mavuba – Dodge City