WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — William & Mary men's soccer freshmen Aidan Gatchell and Brown Huffard have been named to TopDrawerSoccer's Men's Midseason Top 100 Freshmen list, with Gatchell ranked No. 13 and Huffard coming in at No. 62.
The duo have made an immediate impact for the Tribe this season, combining for 12 goals, seven assists and 31 points through 15 games.
Gatchell ranks second on the team with 16 points on five goals and six assists in 14 appearances. The East Greenbush, N.Y., native has earned CAA Rookie of the Week honors once this season and was named an honorable mention selection to the TopDrawerSoccer Team of the Week.
The freshman recorded a career-high five points on two goals and an assist in William & Mary's 4-0 victory over Howard on Oct. 8, earning CAA Rookie of the Week recognition following the performance.
Huffard leads the Tribe with seven goals and ranks third on the team with 15 points through 15 appearances. The McLean, Va., native has earned four CAA weekly honors this season, including three Rookie of the Week selections and one Offensive Player of the Week award.
Huffard was named to the TopDrawerSoccer Team of the Week and earned College Soccer News Freshman of the Week honors following a three-goal stretch against Navy and Charleston. He recorded his first collegiate brace in the Tribe's 4-0 victory over Navy on Oct. 13 before scoring the equalizer in a 1-1 draw at Charleston on Oct. 17.
The freshman has also recorded two game-winning goals this season.
Together, Gatchell and Huffard have accounted for 40% of William & Mary's 30 goals this season, helping the Tribe average two goals per game.
Up Next
William & Mary return to action Tuesday, Oct. 27, traveling to Chapel Hill, N.C., to face No. 16 North Carolina. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m., with the game streamed live on ACC Network Extra.
The Tribe close out the regular season Saturday, Oct. 31, hosting No. 24 UNCW at Martin Family Stadium at Albert-Daly Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m., with the game streamed live on FloCollege.
