BASEBALL
Baseball Player of the Week
Frankie Vasquez, Brevard - The sophomore infielder from Pembroke Pines, Florida went a combined 8-for-10 (.800) with an .833 on-base percentage, and a 1.100 slugging percentage to go along with three runs scored, two RBI, three doubles, one sacrifice bunt, and two walks as the Tornados swept a three-game series from USA South foe Pfeiffer in the team's only action last week. Also Nominated: Brady Parker, Pfeiffer; Brett Kemp, William Peace; Alex Moskal, N.C. Wesleyan; Josh Lallo, Mary Baldwin.
Baseball Pitcher of the Week
Danny Thompson, N.C. Wesleyan - The junior from Pollocksville, North Carolina earned a complete-game, eight-inning, shutout victory in his only appearance last week for the Battling Bishops, a 10-0 victory over USA South foe Southern Virginia. Thompson allowed just three hits with zero walks and 12 strikeouts. Also Nominated: Thad Lewis, Pfeiffer; William St. Leger, Methodist; Connor Crosby, Brevard; Jack Mclntosh, William Peace.
Baseball Rookie of the Week
Austin Wood, Pfeiffer - The freshman infielder from Dallas, North Carolina went a combined 5-for-12 (.417) with a .462 on-base percentage, and a .417 slugging percentage to go along with two runs scored and one walk as the Falcons posted an 0-4 record last week. In a 12-4 loss to Roanoke, Wood was 1-for-3 with one run scored. In three losses to USA South foe Brevard, Wood was a combined 4-for-9 with one run scored and one walk. Also Nominated: None.
Baseball Rookie Pitcher of the Week
Connor Crosby, Brevard - The freshman from Tampa, Florida tossed seven scoreless innings to grab a victory in his only appearance of the week for the Tornados, a 1-0 win over USA South foe Pfeiffer. Crosby allowed six hits and one walk with five strikeouts. Also Nominated: None.
SOFTBALL
Softball Player of the Week
Adanya Day, William Peace - The sophomore infielder from Lexington Park, Maryland was a combined 4-for-6 (.667), with a .750 on-base percentage, and a 1.667 slugging percentage in a doubleheader split with USA South foe Southern Virginia in the only contests last week for the Pacers. In the two games, Day totaled two runs scored, four RBI, two home runs, two walks, and one stolen base. Also Nominated: Kyndell Warren, Pfeiffer; Carlee McWilliam, Salem; Mikayla Morgan, Brevard; Alexis Sox, Greensboro; Matea Manuleleua, Southern Virginia.
Softball Pitcher of the Week
Katherine Murphy, William Peace - The senior from Wade, North Carolina earned a 1-0 record in two appearances, one start, last week for the Pacers. In 8.0 scoreless innings, Murphy allowed just one hit with two walks and seven strikeouts. In an 8-0, six-inning, victory over USA South foe Southern Virginia, Murphy did not allow a hit with two walks and seven strikeouts. Also Nominated: Kenzi Lyall, Pfeiffer; Katie Gerhardt, Salem; Grace Reynolds, Brevard; Lauren Engel, Greensboro; Emily McCreery, Mary Baldwin.
Softball Rookie of the Week
Jessica Pinnix, Salem - The junior outfielder from Rural Hall, North Carolina, playing her first season of collegiate softball, was a combined 5-for-9 (.556) with a .600 on-base percentage and a .556 slugging percentage to go along with five runs scored, three RBI, two sacrifices, one walk, and two stolen bases as the Spirits posted a 3-1 record last week. In a doubleheader sweep of Livingstone, Pinnix was a combined 2-for-3 with three runs scored, three RBI, two sacrifices, and one stolen base. In a doubleheader split with USA South foe Brevard, Pinnix was a combined 3-for-6 with two runs scored and one stolen base. Also Nominated: Charly Cooper, Pfeiffer; Jasmine Webb, Brevard; Angelina Jones, William Peace; Paige Fix, Mary Baldwin.
Softball Rookie Pitcher of the Week
Kim Bordeaux, Methodist - The freshman from Fayetteville, North Carolina earned a victory in her only appearance last week for the Monarchs, a 6-3 win over USA South foe Mary Baldwin. Bordeaux started and went five innings, allowing three runs on five hits with three walks and one strikeout. Also Nominated: None.
MEN'S LACROSSE
Men's Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week
Andrew Brown, LaGrange - The Metairie, Louisiana sophomore attackman totaled eight points on four goals and four assists, to go along with four ground balls, in the only contest last week for the Panthers, a 23-2 win over USA South foe Brevard. Also Nominated: Quinn Becraft, Pfeiffer; Michael Anderson, Piedmont; Gabe King, Southern Virginia.
Men's Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Week
Seth Millington, Southern Virginia - The Boise, Idaho senior defender caused six turnovers and collected 14 ground balls in a 1-1 week for the Knights. In a 9-8 loss at Ohio Wesleyan, Millington caused two turnovers and grabbed a game-high eight ground balls. In a 17-2 victory over USA South foe Huntingdon, Millington caused a game-high four turnovers and collected six ground balls. Also Nominated: Nate Woodhill, Pfeiffer; Isaac Bohrer, LaGrange; Johnny Matrona, Piedmont; Jack Hicks, Brevard.
Men's Lacrosse Rookie of the Week
Luke Young, LaGrange - The Acworth, Georgia freshman attackman scored five goals with one assist in the only contest last week for the Panthers, a 23-2 win over USA South foe Brevard. Young also added two ground balls and one caused turnover in the victory. Also Nominated: Will White, Pfeiffer; Will Isley, Piedmont; Clay Haacke, Southern Virginia; Drew Pond, Brevard.
WOMEN'S LACROSSE
Women's Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week
Alissa Johnson, Southern Virginia - The Salt Lake City, Utah senior attacker totaled 14 points on 13 goals and one assist with 11 draw controls, two ground balls, and one caused turnover in a 2-0 week for the Knights. In a 15-13 win at Bridgewater, Johnson scored a co-game high six goals with a team-high six draw controls and one ground ball. In a 21-15 victory at USA South rival Piedmont, Johnson scored a game-high seven goals with one assist, five draw controls, one ground ball, and one caused turnover. Also Nominated: Kayla Nee, Methodist; Analise Robinson, Pfeiffer; Merryn Bumpass, Piedmont; Emily Denaga, Brevard.
Women's Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Week
Lex MacLauchlin, Brevard - The McDonough, Georgia sophomore goalkeeper collected a win and seven saves in a 12-10 victory over Ferrum in the team's only contest last week. MacLauchlin also added two ground balls and one caused turnover in the win. Also Nominated: Jordan Pendergraft, Pfeiffer; Lovette Choloh, Piedmont.
Women's Lacrosse Rookie of the Week
Skyla Jo Charette, Pfeiffer - The Fort Myers, Florida freshman attacker totaled 11 points on four goals and seven assists to go along with nine ground balls, three draw controls, and three caused turnovers in a 1-2 week for the Falcons. In a 19-7 loss to Washington & Jefferson, Charette recorded one assist with two draw controls. In a 14-9 loss to Guilford, Charette scored twice with one assist, a career-high eight ground balls, a career-high two caused turnovers, and one draw control. Finally, in a 23-6 victory over USA South foe William Peace, Charette notched two goals with a career-high five assists, one ground ball, and one caused turnover. Also Nominated: Maddie Hagler, Methodist; Clara Welch, Piedmont; Jessica Webb, Southern Virginia; Paige Kneubuhler, Brevard.
Men's Tennis Player of the Week
John Falke, N.C. Wesleyan - The junior from Halland, Sweden earned a singles and doubles win in his only appearance last week for the Battling Bishops against 18th-ranked Mary Washington. In singles, at the number-one position, Falke defeated the 20th-ranked singles player in the country. In doubles, at the number-three spot, he teamed with Augusto Roca to earn a victory. Also Nominated: None.
Men's Tennis Rookie of the Week
Matthew Hurley, Methodist - The freshman from Faulconbridge, New South Wales, Australia earned a singles win in his only appearance last week for the Monarchs against Birmingham Southern. Hurley's singles win came in straight-set fashion at the number-one position. Also Nominated: Albert Sitwell, NC Wesleyan; Jadon Carnes, Brevard.
Men's Doubles Team of the Week
Luca Knese and Albert Sitwell, N.C. Wesleyan - The Battling Bishop duo earned a win in their only appearance last week for the Battling Bishops against opposition from 18th-ranked Mary Washington. Also Nominated: Mateo Sonaglia and Andres Valdez-Arze, Pfeiffer; Bryce Bernitt and Noah Lewis, Brevard.
Women's Tennis Player of the Week
Kristal Dule, N.C. Wesleyan - The sophomore from Italy earned a 2-1 singles record and a 1-2 doubles mark, all at the top spots, last week for the Battling Bishops. In singles, Dule earned wins over opponents from Rhodes and 14th-ranked Mary Washington, which included the region's 17th-ranked singles player. Dule's lone loss was to the seven-ranked player in the country from ninth-ranked Emory. In doubles, Dule teamed with Christina Mendoza Romero to gain a win over Rhodes. Also Nominated: Megan Kidd, Methodist; Alli Kogoy, Brevard.
Women's Tennis Rookie of the Week
Cailin Cifra, Methodist - The freshman from Austin, Texas earned 2-0 singles and doubles records last week for the Monarchs versus USA South opposition, Pfeiffer and Salem. In singles, Cifra earned both wins at the number-two position while in doubles, she teamed with Veva Willocks at the number-three spot and Kamdyn Balko at the number-one position to gain victories. Also Nominated: Alana Bridges, Salem; Bethan Fothergill, N.C. Wesleyan; Savannah Anderson, Brevard .
Women's Doubles Team of the Week
Hannah Hersh and Alli Kogoy, Brevard - The Tornado duo earned an 8-5 win over opposition from USA South foe William Peace in the only contest last week for the pair. Also Nominated: None.
MEN'S TRACK & FIELD
Men's Track Athlete of the Week
Drew Topoly, Methodist - The senior from Smithfield, North Carolina competed at the Mount Olive Adidas Trojan Invitational last week in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. Topoly set a new personal best by finishing in 9:21.29. Also Nominated: None.
Men's Field Athlete of the Week
Aaron Leavitt, Southern Virginia - The sophomore from Orem, Utah competed at the Lynchburg Toms Invitational last week in the long jump as he posted a height of 1.88 meters. He also posted a time of 22.22 in the 200 meters. Also Nominated: Nick Wiggins, Methodist.
Men's Track Rookie of the Week
Alex Topoly, Methodist - The freshman from Smithfield, North Carolina competed at the Mount Olive Adidas Trojan Invitational last week in the 1,500-meters and finished in a time of 4:14.64. Also Nominated: None.
Men's Field Rookie of the Week
Logan Williams, Methodist - The freshman from Wendell, North Carolina competed at the Mount Olive Adidas Trojan Invitational last week in the javelin and produced a best throw of 39.46 meters. Also Nominated: None.
WOMEN'S TRACK & FIELD
Women's Track Athlete of the Week
Isabel Zimmermann, Meredith - The graduate student from Clemmons, North Carolina competed at the Mount Olive Adidas Trojan Invitational last week in the 5,000-meters and finished in a time of 17:45.25. Also Nominated: Madison Lowery, Pfeiffer; Kayla Mitchell, Methodist; Channing Barker, Brevard.
Women's Field Athlete of the Week
Brandi Gardner, Methodist - The freshman from Lacey, Washington competed at the Mount Olive Adidas Trojan Invitational last week in two events. In the triple jump, Gardner set a new personal best with a mark of 10.80 meters while in the long jump, she had a best distance of 5.60 meters. Also Nominated: Aaliyah Thomas, Pfeiffer.
Women's Track Rookie of the Week
Kayla Mitchell, Methodist - The freshman from Angier, North Carolina competed at the Mount Olive Adidas Trojan Invitational last week in one individual event and two relays. In the 200 meters she posted a time of 25.95 while she was a member of the 4x100 and 4x400 meter relay teams. Also Nominated: Carly O'Toole, Meredith.
Women's Field Rookie of the Week
Brandi Gardner, Methodist - The freshman from Lacey, Washington competed at the Mount Olive Adidas Trojan Invitational last week in two events. In the triple jump, Gardner set a new personal best with a mark of 10.80 meters while in the long jump, she had a best distance of 5.60 meters. Also Nominated: None.
PLEASE NOTE: At least half of the teams in a sport must have competed within the previous week for honors to be awarded.