FOOTBALL
Football Offensive Player of the Week
Kobe Praylow, Methodist - The senior wide receiver from Pamplico, South Carolina broke the program's record for receiving yards in a single game with 230 in a 38-28 win over LaGrange last week. Praylow caught 11 passes, two of which were touchdown receptions of 56 and 73 yards. He also carried the ball three times for 14 yards. Also Nominated: Trevon Crank, N.C. Wesleyan.
Football Offensive Rookie of the Week
Bryson Rollins, Maryville - The freshman quarterback from Elizabethton, Tennessee accounted for all four Maryville touchdowns, three passing and one rushing, in a 37-17 win over Greensboro last week. Through the air, Rollins was 22-of-36 for 301 yards without an interception. Also Nominated: Floyd Eaddy, Methodist.
Football Defensive Player of the Week
Casey Peppers, Huntingdon - The Panama City Beach, Florida senior linebacker totaled 18 tackles which included three for a loss of yardage in a 34-21 victory over Belhaven last week. Peppers totaled ten solo tackles and eight assisted take downs. His four tackles for loss pushed Belhaven back 15 yards. Also Nominated: Yavari Scott, LaGrange; Tyler Barrett, Maryville; Ja'Quez Elliott, Methodist; Benyon Williams, N.C. Wesleyan.
Football Defensive Rookie of the Week
Isiah McMullens, Methodist - The sophomore linebacker from Mooresboro, North Carolina, in his first year of collegiate football, totaled seven tackles, including one for loss, in a 38-28 victory over LaGrange last week. McMullens made six solo tackles to go along with one pass breakup. Also Nominated: None.
Football Special Teams Player of the Week
Tyler England, Huntingdon - The junior kick returner from Navarre, Florida returned a punt for a touchdown in a 34-21 win over Belhaven last week. The 72-yard score, which came in the first quarter, gave the Hawks an early 14-0 lead. Also Nominated: Alex Rivera, LaGrange; Trevor Hargett, Methodist.
MEN'S SOCCER
Men's Soccer Player of the Week
Ryan Lynch, Brevard - The Charlotte, North Carolina junior forward had a role in all goals scored last week for the Tornados. In the team's only contest, Lynch scored two goals with one assist as Brevard posted a 3-0 win. Lynch scored the first goal of the match in the eighth minute which became the eventual game-winning tally. Also Nominated: Jorge Lemus, William Peace; Casey Atwell, Methodist; Ricky Hernandez-Sexton, Pfeiffer; Parker Spesock, Greensboro; Antonio Sas, N.C. Wesleyan.
Men's Soccer Defender of the Week
Ali Jaafar, Pfeiffer - The Matthews, North Carolina sophomore goalkeeper notched his first career shutout as the Falcons topped Warren Wilson, 5-0, in the team's only appearance last week. Jaafar played all 90 minutes and stopped all three shots he faced. Also Nominated: Cole Hupp, Methodist; Alexander Sargeant, Greensboro; Sam O'Callaghan, Brevard; Fred Rogers, N.C. Wesleyan.
Men's Soccer Rookie of the Week
Ricky Hernandez-Sexton, Pfeiffer - The Mobile, Alabama freshman forward posted his first career hat-trick with three goals in a 5-0 win over Warren Wilson, the team's only action of last week. Hernandez-Sexton notched scores in the 28th, 60th, and 80th minutes. Also Nominated: Josh Rutland, William Peace; Aidan Cornell, Greensboro; Leho Louarn, N.C. Wesleyan.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Women's Soccer Player of the Week
Madison Rizer, Methodist - The Kirkland, Washington junior midfielder scored her first-career game-winning goal as the Monarchs topped Southern Virginia, 1-0, in the team's only contest last week. Rizer scored off a rebound in the 40th minute and the Monarch defense held on for the win. Also Nominated: Kyra Delaney, William Peace; Emma White, Brevard; Hannah McCarthy, Greensboro; Caitlyn Butler, N.C. Wesleyan.
Women's Soccer Defender of the Week
Mackenzie Lozano, Brevard - The St. Petersburg, Florida freshman goalkeeper appeared in one of Brevard's two games last week and posted a shutout victory. In a 7-0 win over Toccoa Falls, Lozano played all 90 minutes and stopped the two shots she faced. Also Nominated: Mary Newman, Methodist; Jordan Tomberlin, Salem; Julia Howland, Greensboro; Anna Yeakey, N.C. Wesleyan.
Women's Soccer Rookie of the Week
Kiara Porcelli, Brevard - The Nashua, New Hampshire freshman midfielder scored two goals in a 1-1 week for the Tornados. In a 7-0 win over Toccoa Falls, Porcelli scored twice including the first goal of the contest which proved to be the game-winner. In a 3-1 loss to N.C. Wesleyan, Porcelli did not score. Also Nominated: Jamayia Brown, Greensboro.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball Player of the Week
Mackenzie Russell, William Peace - The junior setter from Sparta, North Carolina averaged 11.70 assists and 5.40 digs per set as the Pacers posted a 3-0 record last week with Conference wins over Methodist, Brevard, and Southern Virginia. Russell notched two double-double while her personal match-highs included 44 assists, 27 digs, four service aces, two kills, and one block (twice). Also Nominated: Jeanana Fowler, Methodist; Madison Honeycutt, Pfeiffer; Valeria Rosa Lopez, Salem; Jaylyn Templeton, Greensboro; Kaitlyn Pressley, Brevard; Courtney Pinkston, Southern Virginia; Sloan Martin, N.C. Wesleyan; Hailey Long, Meredith.
Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week
Emma Steiger, Southern Virginia - The senior libero from Waynesboro, Pennsylvania averaged 6.27 digs per set as the Knights posted a 2-1 record last week against Conference foes with wins over Mary Baldwin and Meredith with a loss to William Peace. Steiger's personal match-highs included 27 digs, two assists (twice), and two service aces. Also Nominated: Hannah Hewett, Methodist; Faith Miller, Pfeiffer; Macy Nelson, Salem; Lauren Mantel, Greensboro; Hannah Jo Jablonski, Meredith.
Volleyball Rookie of the Week
Sage Matheny, Southern Virginia - The freshman setter from Gilbert, Arizona averaged 9.67 assists and 3.67 digs per set as the Knights posted a 2-1 record last week against Conference foes with wins over Mary Baldwin and Meredith with a loss to William Peace. Matheny posted two double-doubles while her personal match-highs included 35 assists, 14 digs, four service aces, two kills, and two blocks. Also Nominated: Julia Mundy, Methodist; Madison Tate, Pfeiffer; Aspen Bradley, Salem; Taylor Cotie, Greensboro; Lillie Davis, Meredith.
WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY
Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week
Corrine Weaver, Meredith - The senior from Sanford, North Carolina placed 21st out of 144 runners at the Queen City Invitational last week. Weaver completed the 5,000-meter course in a time of 18:47. Also Nominated: Courtney Drumm, Methodist; Alana Morgan, William Peace.
Women's Cross Country Rookie of the Week
Amethyst Joseph, Meredith - The freshman from Raleigh, North Carolina placed 42nd out of 144 runners at the Queen City Invitational last week. Joseph completed the 5,000-meter course in a time of 19:28. Also Nominated: Madissen Cannady, Methodist.
PLEASE NOTE: At least half of the teams in a sport must have competed within the previous week for honors to be awarded.