Charlotte’s Huff Grabs Warrior Honor

ATLANTA – He led his team to three impressive wins in Fort Payne, Ala., and for his efforts UNC-Charlotte senior attackman Kolson Huff is the MCLA Division II Warrior Player of the Week for the period ending March 23.

The sixth-ranked 49ers started the weekend against No. 2 Florida Atlantic and thanks to six goals and an assist from the Holly Springs, N.C., native, Charlotte claimed the 14-13 victory.

On Saturday, Huff contributed another hat trick with a dime as the Niners doubled up Rhode Island, 14-7. He capped off the three-game sweep with six more goals and an assist against No. 14 Tulane in a 14-9 triumph.

For the weekend, Huff amassed 15 goals and three assists for the undefeated 49ers.

“Since Kolson arrived at Charlotte, he’s been a leader,” said UNC-Charlotte coach Liam O’Halloran. “A true student of the game, his knowledge and passion are unmatched. When we need things to be more competitive at practice he flips the switch, hits another gear and everyone has to raise their level of play.

“A championship-caliber player with a ring from NCAA Division II Lenoir Rhyne, he elevates everyone around him, understands the value of team and was voted captain by his peers. He looks to get teammates involved and is always at his best when we’re playing the toughest opponents.

“Kolson is a young man of strong character, a competitor, a player every coach dreams of having. He sets the Charlotte gold standard and we are very fortunate to have 12 wearing the green and gold.”

For his efforts earning the Warrior Player of the Week, Huff will receive a Warrior XP2-O – a $120 value. Warrior is a proud sponsor of the MCLA.

Warrior Honor Roll

Kale Brunmeier, College of Idaho
The long pole was impactful in shutting down the high-powered Utah State offense.

Cam Hocker, Miami
Had a goal and four dimes for the Hurricanes, setting the single-season record for assists.

Ryan Kerr, Florida Atlantic
Combined for nine goals and 10 dimes in a 2-1 weekend in in Alabama.

Kian Maestretti, Western Washington
The middie had eight goals and four assists in a pair of wins while winning 10-of-14 draws.

Shea Peters, Cal State San Marcos
Scored seven goals and set up four others to lead Cougars to wins over LMU and UC Davis.

Nathan Reichardt, Drury
In a pair of games in Nashville the junior combined for eight goals and four helpers.

Jake Schorr, Vanderbilt
Posted 11 goals, 10 assists and 34 ground balls in the a pair of games for the Commodores.