Sophomore Collinsville High School goalkeeper Brett Niedzwiecki saved 12 shots and authored two shutouts this week, leading the Kahok soccer team to a 2-0 start. His efforts earned him Metro Independent Athlete of the Week honors.

Brett Niedzwiecki corrals a shot against Highland

The Kahoks’ co-captain turned aside seven shots Thursday when Collinsville defeated Missouri powerhouse CBC 1-0 at Kahok Stadium. Niedzwiecki saved five shots against Highland Tuesday in the Kahoks’ season-opening 1-0 win at Highland.

Niedzwiecki started every game last year as a freshman, recording eight shutouts and a 1.95 goals against average.

The goalkeeper and his teammates will try to make it three wins in a row when they play O’Fallon Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. at Kahok Stadium. CHS will be looking for revenge against O’Fallon, which has eliminated them from the Regionals the last three years and defeated Collinsville 3-0 in the regular season last year.

Athlete of the Week honorable mention

Alex Reed, Collinsville High School cross country

Reed battled down the stretch at the season opener for a second place finish. It was a great start to the season

Chase Hendriex, Collinsville Middle School cross country

Hendriex ran a 6:56-mile pace for CMS cross country at the Triad Meet.

Adriana Hall, Collinsville Middle School softball

Hall is always hustling and does everything she is asked to do the first time. She is always trying to work towards being a better softball player by asking her coach how to get better at different parts of softball.