X-Women Rugby’s Jillian Griffith, X-Men Soccer’s Noah MacIntyre are the St. FX Athletes of the Week

Sep 8, 2025 | Sports

The St. FX Athletes of the Week come from Rugby and Soccer.

Jillian Griffith (St. FX Athletics)

The Female Athlete of the Week is X-Women Rugby Centre Jillian Griffith. The fourth year Arts student from Upper Tantallon scored 16 points for the X-Women in their 45-7 victory over UPEI Friday night. She scored two tries and recorded three conversions.

Noah MacIntyre (St. FX Athletics photo)

The Male Athlete of the Week is X-Men Soccer midfielder Noah MacIntyre. The fourth year Human Kinetics student from Georgetown, Ontario helped the X-Men secure their first two wins of the season. He had two assists in their 6-1 victory over Saint Mary’s and was named Player of the Game for his strong play in the X-Men’s close 1-0 win over UNB.

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