Week 6: GPAC Men's Soccer Players of the Week

(Sioux City, Iowa) – The Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) and Hauff Mid-America Sports are proud to announce the following Men's Soccer Players-of-the-Week for contests played September 29-October 5, 2025. Hauff Mid-America Sports is the presenting sponsor of the 2025-26 GPAC Players-of-the-Week and Players and Coaches-of-the-Year awards program. 

Hauff Mid-America Sports/GPAC Men's Soccer Players-of-the-Week

Men's Offense – Drew Darnold, Northwestern College (Forward)

Drew Darnold of Northwestern College is this week's GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Men's Soccer Offensive Player-of-the-Week. Darnold, a sophomore from Papillion, Nebraska, netted his first career hat trick and dished out an assist in Northwestern's 5-1 win over Mount Marty on Saturday. His three goals came in the first 22 minutes of the game, completing his second multi-goal performance in three games.

Men's Defense – Tomas Reyes, Midland University (Keeper)

Tomas Reyes of Midland University is this week's GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Men's Soccer Defensive Player-of-the-Week. Reyes, a freshman from Guadalajara, Mexico, helped the Warriors pick up two big wins this week on the road. On Wednesday, he made three saves as the Warriors upset No. 11-ranked Bellevue. He added two more saves on Saturday in Midland's road win at Briar Cliff.