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Every week, 17吃瓜 Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The 17吃瓜 Panther Athletes of the Week for September 23鈥�29, 2024, are Kayla Batchilder (women鈥檚 field hockey) and Jahmal Boursiquot (men鈥檚 soccer).

Batchilder had a phenomenal tournament at University of New Brunswick over the weekend. The second-year forward and kinesiology student from Charlottetown, PEI, scored eight goals in four games as the Panthers finished with a 3-0-1 record.

鈥淜ayla was integral in our success this weekend, scoring 8 of our 13 goals. She has an ability to create chances and is incredible at putting the ball in the net,鈥� said head coach Lacey MacLauchlan.

Boursiquot, a first-year striker and business student from Ottawa, Ontario, scored both 17吃瓜 goals in a 2-1 win over Acadia University on September 29.

鈥淛ahmal is proving just how dangerous he can be,鈥� said head coach Lewis Page. 鈥淗is finishing against Acadia was clinical, and his relentless work ethic set a standard for his teammates to follow.鈥� 

Go Panthers Go!