Four Mids from Navy have been honored as Athletes of the Week, with J.J. Etterbeek and Kate Lee from the tennis teams, women's golfer Stephanie Lee, and men's rugby player Vaughn Schmitz receiving the award. Etterbeek won both of his matches during Navy's 4-1 victory over Army, while Lee clinched the singles point in the 4-3 Star Match win against Army and secured the team title in Navy's 4-3 victory over top-seeded Boston University. Stephanie Lee led the women's golf team to their second Patriot League title in program history, earning individual medalist honors, and lastly, Schmitz played a vital role in Navy's 27-17 victory against Life in the CRAA Division I-A Playoff Semifinals. These outstanding performances have led to well-deserved recognition for the four Mids.

By the Numbers
  • J.J. Etterbeek won both of his matches during Navy's 4-1 victory over Army.
  • Kate Lee secured the team title in Navy's 4-3 victory over top-seeded Boston University.
  • Stephanie Lee led the women's golf team to their second Patriot League title in program history.
  • Vaughn Schmitz played a vital role in Navy's 27-17 victory against Life in the CRAA Division I-A Playoff Semifinals.
State of Play
  • Navy is seeded second in this week's Patriot League Tennis Tournament being hosted by Army.
  • Navy will open the tournament with a 3:15 p.m. quarterfinal round match on Friday against No. 7 Loyola.
  • Navy will learn its NCAA Tournament destination and opponent on the night of Monday, April 29.
  • Navy will compete in the NCAA's Bermuda Run Regional on May 6-8.
  • Navy will look to win their second-straight national championship on Saturday, May 4 at Sabercats Stadium in Houston, Texas.
  • Navy will face No. 3 St. Mary's (Calif.) in the title match at 7:20 p.m. ET.
What's Next

Navy will continue to prepare for upcoming tournament matches and championships, aiming to maintain their outstanding performance and secure further victories in their respective sports.

Bottom Line

The exceptional performances of J.J. Etterbeek, Kate Lee, Stephanie Lee, and Vaughn Schmitz have not only led to well-deserved recognition but also positioned Navy teams strongly for upcoming tournaments and championships, reflecting the dedication and skill of these outstanding athletes.