WILKES-BARRE, PA (October 12, 2026) -- Following another strong week of competition, King's College Athletics has named junior goalkeeper Courtney Monard of women's soccer and junior forward Anthony Ramirez of men's soccer as the Monarchs of the Week.

Monard, a junior goalkeeper from Roanoke, Va., recorded 25 saves across two matches last week as the Monarchs women's soccer team went 0-1-1, falling to Arcadia University on Wednesday before earning a 0-0 draw against FDU-Florham on Saturday afternoon at Betzler Field.

Monard recorded a career-high 13 saves against Arcadia before following up with 12 saves in Saturday's scoreless draw, helping King's earn a point in MAC Freedom play. She has now recorded at least 10 saves in three consecutive matches, continuing a strong stretch in goal for the Monarchs.

Through nine appearances and eight starts this season, Monard has recorded 67 saves on 190 shots faced and has earned three shutouts in 2026.

Ramirez, a junior forward from Owings Mills, Md., scored twice across two matches last week as the Monarchs men's soccer team went 1-0-1, earning a 1-1 draw against Arcadia University on Wednesday before securing a 3-0 MAC Freedom victory over FDU-Florham on Saturday at Betzler Field.

Ramirez scored King's lone goal against Arcadia before finding the back of the net again in Saturday's three-goal victory, helping the Monarchs secure their first MAC Freedom win since 2024. He finished the week with two goals on five shots, including two shots on goal.

With three goals this season, Ramirez is now tied for the team lead in goals and has recorded the most goals in a single season of his collegiate career. He also ranks fourth on the team in both shots and shots on goal.
The Monarchs return to action Tuesday, as men's soccer hosts Lebanon Valley College at 7:00 p.m. at Betzler Field to continue MAC Freedom play. Women's soccer continues conference action Wednesday, hosting Lebanon Valley College at 7:00 p.m. at Betzler Field.