WALESKA, Ga.— For the second consecutive instance, the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) has named Montreat College student-athlete Frankie Zavala as its Defensive Player of the Week. After taking home the honor previously for a five-save shutout, Zavala garnered his second career nod for piecing together a collegiate-best performance over the weekend.
 
Zavala and the Cavaliers played a pair of league matches last week. While Zavala made one save on Wednesday during a defeat versus Columbia College, his Saturday afternoon performance at Bryan College went a long way in helping him garner the weekly recognition.
 
Not only did Zavala secure a 1-0 clean sheet on the road, but he also registered a career-high 13 saves across 90 minutes of action. The La Union, El Salvador native surpassed his previous collegiate-best effort by two saves during the performance. The showing marked Zavala's second shutout in as many weeks.
 
To see the official AAC Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week, click here.
 
Zavala and the Cavs return to Pulliam Stadium on Wednesday for an evening rivalry matchup with Milligan University, who is currently receiving votes in the NAIA Men's Soccer Netting Professionals Top 25 Coaches' Poll. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in Black Mountain, N.C.