Elmira, N.Y. – Elmira College Athletics is excited to partner with Pietro & Son's to honor the Soaring Eagle Athletes of the Week for the 2026-27 season. Junior men's soccer players Adam Tufton and Arturo Ruiz Martin pick up the honor for the first time this season.

Men's Soccer, Adam Tufton
In his junior campaign, Tufton had his strongest performance so far this season over the past week. On Saturday, the Soaring Eagles went against the No. 1 team in the Empire 8, Nazareth University. Tufton broke through and scored two goals for EC to lead them to a 2-1 victory. This is the fourth consecutive win the Soaring Eagles have collected against the Golden Flyers. 

Men's Soccer, Arturo Ruiz Martin
In his junior campaign, Ruiz Martin made just his second and third start of the season this past week. In what spanned out to be a crucial week for the Soaring Eagles, Ruiz Martin played a crucial role. On Wednesday at St. John Fisher, he had to step into a new role with a sleuth of starting players facing injury. Ruiz Martin was seen recording seven saves. 

On Saturday, the Soaring Eagles went against the No. 1 team in the Empire 8, Nazareth University. EC was seen handing the Golden Flyers their first E8 loss of the season with a 2-1 victory. Ruiz Martin played a crucial role in keeping Nazareth to just one goal and recording four saves.

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