Lake Forest College Sports Information
September 11, 2003
Contact: Mike Wajerski, SID

Walter Echeverry Named Forester Athlete of the Week
Freshman leads way to perfect 3-0 start
  

Walter Echeverry recorded four goals and two assists enroute to a 3-0 start
LAKE FOREST, IL - Freshman Walter Echeverry (Glenview, IL/Maine Township East) was named Forester Athlete of the Week for the week of September 4th - 10th after leading the Men's Soccer team to a 3-0 start to the 2003 season. Opening the season in the Sal Vaccaro Tournament at North Central College, Echeverry made his presence felt immediately when he recorded his first career hat trick in his first collegiate game. Aside from his three goals, Echeverry also added an assist in the 8-1 victory over Mount Mercy College. The following afternoon he contributed an assist in a 3-1 victory clinching the tournament title. 

Tuesday, Echeverry picked up where he left off with one of the Foresters' two scores in a 2-1 win over Benedictine University. On the week, Echeverry recorded four goals, two assists and, most importantly, three wins for the Foresters.

Forester Athlete of the week is voted on by the Lake Forest Athletic Department Staff on Thursday.