Video: Pontotoc’s Hester Earns NJCAA Keeper of the Week

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FULTON, Miss. (WCBI/LetsGoICC.com) – The National Junior Athletic Association (NJCAA) announced Wednesday that Itawamba Community College sophomore Kate Hester was named Goalie of the Week for her performance for the Lady Indians last week.

In two games, Hester made 20 saves on 21 shots on goal to finish with a .952 save percentage in 135 minutes played. The Pontotoc native had five saves on as many shots on goal in 45 minutes of play during the Lady Indians 7-0 win over Covenant College.

Hester made 15 saves on 16 shots on goal over 90 minutes Sunday in the Lady Indians 1-0 loss to the defending MACJC and NJCAA Region 23 champion, Pearl River Community College. He 15 save performance tied the programs single game saves record.

The Lady Indians (2-6, 0-4 MACJC North) and the men’s squad will travel to Summit Friday for a pair of non-conference matches with Southwest Community College. The ladies kickoff at 2:00 pm and the men follow at 4:00 pm.