Bella Morquecho, McKendree

2025 WWPA Newcomer of the Year Bella Morquecho opened the 2026 campaign with standout offensive performances against a stacked NCAA Division I field during Arizona State’s Malmsten Invitational. The junior from Chicago netted nine goals and drew eight total exclusions. She opened the season with a three-goal, three-drawn-exclusion outing against No. 13 UC San Diego, followed by a four-goal performance with three more drawn exclusions against No. 7 Loyola Marymount.

Nominees: Claudette Asenjo, UC Merced; Bella Morquecho, McKendree; Olivia Gutierrez, Cal State Monterey Bay

Jan. 12-18, 2026: Stella Martin, Cal State Monterey Bay
Jan. 19-25, 2026: Bella Morquecho, McKendree