May 1, 2007

The Auburn soccer team closed out their spring season with the annual banquet where they handed out awards for the 2006 season and recognized the accomplishments of both the team and the individuals that make up the team.

Senior Ronda Brooks was named the Defensive MVP as the player that made the largest impact throughout the season on defense and without whom the team would not have been as successful. This past season she finished with five points, collecting two goals and assisting on another en route to being named the Southeastern Conference's Defensive Player of the Year. This was the second straight season that she was named Auburn's Defensive MVP.

Senior Kristin Stewart was named the Offensive MVP for her role in Auburn's offense. She led the team in goals with five, three of which were game-winners, while also tallying three assists for 13 total points. She capped her career with the game-winning goal in Auburn's win over rival Alabama and also had a multi-goal game against Mississippi State. Her biggest play of the season may not have resulted in her scoring a goal but rather a win as she drew both of the fouls that set up the penalty kicks in Auburn's double-overtime victory over No. 16 Tennessee.

The Most Improved Player Award went to Molly Turner as the red-shirt freshman raised her level of play significantly during the season while making an impact on the team. Coming back from a knee injury, she spent time as an integral part of the back line as a center-back, playing in nine games for the Tigers, earning her first career start against Vanderbilt. She saw her most extensive action of the season in Auburn's 2-1 double-overtime victory against No. 16 Tennessee as well as playing all 90 minutes on the backline in the SEC-West clinching victory over Alabama.

Senior Jenny Zarzour was awarded the 2006 Barbara Camp Unsung Hero Award. The award goes to the player who consistently makes a difference on the field, but rarely gets the recognition that she deserves. The award goes to a player who does her job and who the team knows they can count on. The season she was named the All-SEC Second team, leading the team with six assists while also scoring three goals, two of which came on penalty kicks. Three of her six assists set up game-winners, including the corners that set up Caitlin King's overtime winners over William & Mary and Kentucky. She started 84 matches in her career, which is one shy of Ashley Eason's school record. Her 13 career assists also puts her on the school record charts in a tie for ninth.

Freshman Caitlin King won the Rookie of the Year Award after having an immediate impact on the team. She played in all 20 games in 2006 and ended the season leading the team in points with 15, which included five goals (three game-winners) and five assists.

Freshman Jenni Prescott was awarded the Coaches' Award based on her attitude and dedication. The award is given to the player that will do anything for the team and always gives 100 percent in every situation.

The players were all given charm bracelets in recognition of their SEC West Division Championship and the program's fifth NCAA Tournament berth.