BASEBALL

Baseball Player of the Week
Jackson Hobbs, N.C. Wesleyan - The junior first baseman from Brandon, Florida went a combined 7-for-11 (.636) with a .615 on-base percentage and a .909 slugging percentage to go along with five runs scored, nine RBI, one home run, one walk, and one stolen base as the Battling Bishops posted a 2-1 record last week. In a 10-7 loss to Nichols, Hobbs was 2-for-4 with two runs scored, three RBI, one home run, and one walk. In a doubleheader sweep of Neumann, Hobbs was a combined 5-for-7 with three runs scored, six RBI, and one stolen base. Also Nominated: Brody Gardner, Greensboro; Gavin Wheeler, Methodist; Lucas Granata, Brevard.

Baseball Pitcher of the Week
Payne Stolsworth, N.C. Wesleyan - The junior from Salisbury, North Carolina tossed seven shutout innings in his only appearance last week for the Battling Bishops, a 12-0 win over Neumann. Stolsworth allowed just one hit to the second batter he faced then retired 20 of the next 21 batters he faced, which included ten strikeouts. Also Nominated: Sam Peddycord, Greensboro; Chase Carroll, Methodist; Bryce Bowers, Brevard.

Baseball Rookie of the Week
Brody Gardner, Greensboro - The freshman outfielder from Asheboro, North Carolina went a combined 6-for-19 (.316) with a .350 on-base percentage and a .474 slugging percentage to go along with three runs scored, two RBI, three doubles, and one walk as the Pride posted a 2-2 record last week. In taking two of three games against Averett, Gardner was a combined 5-for-19 with two runs scored, two doubles, and one walk. In an 8-3 loss to Roanoke, Gardner was 1-for-5 with one run scored, two RBI, and one double. Also Nominated: None.

Baseball Rookie Pitcher of the Week
Michael Richards, Greensboro - The freshman from Tampa, Florida received no-decisions in two appearances, one start, last week for the Pride. Richards tossed a total of seven innings, allowing one run on six hits with two walks and four strikeouts. In an 8-3 loss to Roanoke, Richards pitched the first five innings and left with the lead after allowing just one run on five hits. In a 10-3 win over Averett, Richards kept the Cougars at bay with two innings of shutout baseball. Also Nominated: Connor Crosby, Brevard.

 

SOFTBALL

Softball Player of the Week
Logan Ayers, William Peace - The junior shortstop from Oak City, North Carolina was a combined 5-for-7 (.714), with a .750 on-base percentage, and a .857 slugging percentage in the only games last week for the Pacers, a doubleheader sweep of Sweet Briar. Ayers also added three RBI, one double, and one walk in the victories. Also Nominated: Gracie Griffin, Pfeiffer; Kassie Simmons, Greensboro; Mikayla Morgan, Brevard; Lillie Baumbach, N.C. Wesleyan.

Softball Pitcher of the Week
Alyssa Barwick, Methodist - The junior from Jacksonville, North Carolina earned a 2-0 record in two starts last week for the Monarchs. In two complete games (14 innings), Barwick posted a 1.00 ERA on six hits with 11 strikeouts and four walks. In a 6-1 win over St. Andrews, Barwick allowed one unearned run on two hits with one walk and a career-high nine strikeouts. In a 5-4 victory over Lynchburg, Barwick allowed two earned runs on four hits with three walks and two strikeouts. Also Nominated: Kali Morton, Pfeiffer; Katherine Murphy, William Peace.

Softball Rookie of the Week
Angelina Jones, William Peace - The freshman designated player/outfielder from Windsor Locks, Connecticut was a combined 3-for-5 (.600) with a .600 on-base percentage and a .600 slugging percentage in the only games last week for the Pacers, a doubleheader sweep of Sweet Briar. Jones also added one run scored in the victories. Also Nominated: Ivelysse Leighton, Brevard; Charly Cooper, Pfeiffer.

Softball Rookie Pitcher of the Week
No Nominations

 

MEN'S LACROSSE

Men's Lacrosse Player of the Week
Ryan Comeau, LaGrange - The Canton, Georgia sophomore attackman totaled 16 points on 12 goals and four assists with two ground balls in a 1-1 week for the Panthers. In a 19-7 loss to Birmingham Southern, Comeau scored four goals with one ground ball. In a 30-8 victory over Centenary, Comeau notched a career-high 12 points on eight goals and four assists to go along with one ground ball. Also Nominated: Gage Kettlewell, Huntingdon; Will Isley, Piedmont; Seth Mandryk, Greensboro; Quinn Becraft, Pfeiffer; Riely Murray, William Peace; Andrew McDonald, Brevard.

Men's Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Week
Jacob Jeffords, LaGrange - The Marietta, Georgia senior was 59-72 (.819) on faceoffs to go along with 37 ground balls and three goals scored in a 1-1 week for the Panthers. In a 19-7 loss to Birmingham Southern, Jeffords was 23-30 on faceoffs with 13 grounds balls. In a 30-8 loss to Centenary, Jeffords tied the NCAA Division III record by winning 36 faceoffs while he also grabbed 24 ground balls and scored three goals. Also Nominated: Brennon Madonia, Huntingdon; Johnny Matrona, Piedmont; Nate Woodhill, Pfeiffer; Eddie Rowley, Greensboro; Patrick Calhoun, William Peace; Jack Hicks, Brevard.

Men's Lacrosse Rookie of the Week
Drew Pond, Brevard - The Evans, Georgia sophomore attackman, playing in his first year of collegiate lacrosse, totaled five points on three goals and two assists in the team's only game last week, a 22-8 win over Spalding. Pond also added five ground balls and two caused turnovers in the victory. Also Nominated: Kelcey Marston, Huntingdon; Will Isley, Piedmont; Will White, Pfeiffer; Aiden Psalmonds, LaGrange; Clay Haacke, Southern Virginia.

 

WOMEN'S LACROSSE

Women's Lacrosse Player of the Week
Lauryn Turner, Meredith - The Durham, North Carolina sophomore attacker totaled eight points on six goals and two assists in the only contest last week for the Avenging Angels, a 20-3 win over Virginia Wesleyan. Turner also added four draw controls, three ground balls, and two caused turnovers in the victory. Also Nominated: Lindley Ward, Piedmont; Dylanie Chappel, Huntingdon; Emily Denaga, Brevard.

Women's Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Week
Izzy Steele, Meredith - The Pinehurst, North Carolina midfielder caused five turnovers in the only contest last week for the Avenging Angels, a 20-3 win over Virginia Wesleyan. Steele also added five ground balls and one draw control in the victory. Also Nominated: Ava Trankina, Piedmont; Sydney Parfait, Huntingdon; Kennedy Martin, Methodist; Paige Kneubuhler, Brevard.

Women's Lacrosse Rookie of the Week
Clara Welch, Piedmont - The Canton, Georgia freshman midfielder scored three goals in the only contest last week for the Lions the first win over Sewanee since 2016, a 20-19 victory. Welch also added four ground balls and four draw controls in the win. Also Nominated: Amara Veng, Huntingdon; Xan Hill, Brevard; Amelia Money, Meredith.

 

PLEASE NOTE: At least half of the teams in a sport must have competed within the previous week for honors to be awarded.