Sonoma's Julia Pritchard earns Defensive Player of the Week Sep 7, 2022 Share: Complete list of weekly winners >>> Sonoma State’s Julia Pritchard was voted the CCAA Defender of the Week for the week of Aug. 29-Sept. 4. Pritchard helped lead Sonoma State to a pair of regional wins while outscoring opponents 8-1. The reigning CCAA Defender of the Year posted points in each victory and helped the Seawolves earn a crucial win over No. 10, Western Washington. In Tuesday’s match against ART U, the senior registered an assist and was a key defender in the 6-0 shutout. Against No. 10 Western Washington, Pritchard put the Seawolves up early when she converted a penalty kick in the 26th minute. After SSU retook the lead in the 52nd minute, Pritchard helped anchor a defense that limited the Vikings to just two shots on goal over the final 38 minutes as the Seawolves won the top 25 matchup 2-1. This is the first career CCAA weekly honor for Pritchard. Sonoma State will travel to Turlock on Thursday, Sept. 8, to face Stanislaus State in a non-conference matchup. The Seawolves will head to Point Loma on Wednesday, Sept. 14, to close out its non-conference schedule. CCAA play will begin Saturday, Sept. 17, against San Francisco State. Follow along with the action throughout the CCAA on CCAAnetwork.com for just $9.95 per month. Sign up today to support your favorite team and student-athletes. Related Stories 02.05.26 A New Era Begins: Halle Meadows to Lead Chico State Women’s Soccer 02.05.26 Josie Wolitzky of Cal Poly Humboldt Women's Soccer Receives CalHOPE Courage Award 01.26.26 Stanislaus State's Aja Foiada Recognized as Alex Morgan Foundation Coaching Moms Grant Recipient 01.13.26 Stanislaus State's Aliah Avila named to the United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-America Team Related Videos Now Playing: Play Video