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James Kelm and Sophia Layer have been named Bears Athletes of the Week.

General Evelyn Klein, Athletics Communications Assistant

Kelm, Layer Named Potsdam Athletes of the Week – October 20-25, 2025

POTSDAM, N.Y. – Sophomore men's soccer player James Kelm (Chester, N.Y./Chester Academy) and senior women's volleyball player Sophia Layer (Potsdam, N.Y./Potsdam) have been named SUNY Potsdam Athletes of the Week for the week ending October 25.
 
Kelm made 18 saves and recorded a .857 save percentage and 2.00 goals-against-average in a game and half last week. The goalkeeper was in net for the second half of Wednesday's game at Plattsburgh State, making four saves and allowing one goal. On Saturday at 14th-ranked Cortland, he made a career-high 14 saves in a 2-0 loss.
 
Layer recorded 62 assists, 14 digs and a block across two matches for the Bears. Against Fredonia on Friday, the setter had 34 assists, 10 digs and a block. She added 28 assists and four digs in Saturday's contest against Buffalo State.
 
Bears Schedule for October 28-November 1 (home games in bold italics):
Tuesday, October 28
Men's Soccer vs. Clarkson – Maxcy Turf Field – 6 p.m.
 
Friday, October 31
Women's Volleyball at Cortland – 6 p.m.
Men's Hockey at Fredonia – 7 p.m.
Women's Hockey vs. Alvernia – Maxcy Ice Arena – 7 p.m.
 
Saturday, November 1
Men's Cross Country at SUNYAC Championships – Plattsburgh, N.Y. – 11 a.m.
Women's Cross Country at SUNYAC Championships – Plattsburgh, N.Y. – TBA
Women's Volleyball at Morrisville – 1 p.m.
Swimming and Diving at Bard – Annandale-On-Hudson, N.Y. – 1 p.m.
Women's Hockey vs. Alvernia – Maxcy Ice Arena – 3 p.m. – Every Child Matters Game
Men's Hockey at Fredonia – 4 p.m.
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Players Mentioned

James Kelm

#1 James Kelm

GK
6' 0"
Sophomore
Sophia Layer

#7 Sophia Layer

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5' 4"
Senior

Players Mentioned

James Kelm

#1 James Kelm

6' 0"
Sophomore
GK
Sophia Layer

#7 Sophia Layer

5' 4"
Senior
S
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