Suzuki named the KJCCC Division I Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Year

The 2024-25 Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference/NJCAA Region 6 postseason women's soccer selections are led by Cowley College sophomore Hina Suzuki named Offensive Player of the Year.

The Coach of the Year award went to Shawn Uhlenhake of Kansas City, Kansas, and Hutchinson freshman Anastasia Pokrandt was named the Defensive Player of the Year.

Suzuki was also named a First Team all-conference selection after she tied for the KJCCC Division 1 women's soccer lead in goals scored with 18, 16 of which came in conference action. She also has four assists to tally 40 total points while scoring six game-winning goals this season. Nationally, Suzuki ranks third in NJCAA Division 1 Women's Soccer in game-winning goals, 10th in goals scored, and 19th in total points.

"Hina is such a smooth player and is so deserving of this award," Cowley head coach Roberto dos Santos said.

Lady Tiger defender Mai Line Geffry (four goals, six assists) and midfielder Himari Sato (two goals, six assists) were named to the list of second-team performers.

"I am happy for those girls to get this recognition," dos Santos said. "This is a testament to how good they have been this season."