BASEBALL

Baseball Player of the Week
Colin Scoggins, N.C. Wesleyan - The sophomore infielder from Durham, North Carolina went a combined 7-for-9 (.778) with an .818 on-base percentage, and a 1.444 slugging percentage to go along with three runs scored, nine RBI, one double, one triple, one home run, and one walk as the Battling Bishops posted a 3-0 record last week. In a 13-6 win at Averett, Scoggins was 1-for-1 with a run scored. In a doubleheader sweep of USA South foe Methodist, Scoggins was a combined 6-for-8 which included, in game two, hitting for the cycle and tying the Conference record for RBI in a single game with seven. Also Nominated: Cam Edmonds, Greensboro; Rob Wilkerson, Methodist; Brady Parker, Pfeiffer; Patrick Rogan, William Peace.

Baseball Pitcher of the Week
Payne Stolsworth, N.C. Wesleyan - The senior from Salisbury, North Carolina tossed eight shutout innings to win his only appearance last week, an 11-4 victory over USA South foe Mary Baldwin. Stolsworth allowed four hits and two walks with five strikeouts. Also Nominated: John Owen, Pfeiffer; Sam Peddycord, Greensboro; Philip Berger, William Peace; Trenten Anderson, Brevard.

Baseball Rookie of the Week
Avery Bishop, Greensboro - The freshman outfielder from Tampa, Florida went a combined 3-for-8 (.373) with a .375 on-base percentage, and an .875 slugging percentage in the only games played last week for the Pride, a doubleheader sweep of USA South rival Greensboro. Bishop totaled two runs, four RBI, one double, one home run, and one stolen base in the victories. Also Nominated: Austin Wood, Pfeiffer.

Baseball Rookie Pitcher of the Week
Stephen Dunlow, Greensboro - The freshman from Oxford, North Carolina appeared in relief in two games last week for the Pride against USA South foes, earning a win over 4.1 innings pitched while allowing two runs on five hits with three walks and five strikeouts. In a 14-2 victory over Pfeiffer, Dunlow tossed three shutout innings, allowing two hits and one walk with four strikeouts. Also Nominated: Sam Safrit, Pfeiffer.

 

SOFTBALL

Softball Player of the Week
Kelsey Craven, Greensboro - The sophomore catcher from Ramseur, North Carolina was a combined 8-for-15 (.533), with a .588 on-base percentage, and an .800 slugging percentage to go along with two runs scored, six RBI, one double, one home run, and two walks as the Pride went 3-1 against USA South competition last week. In a doubleheader split with Meredith, Craven was a combined 5-for-8 with three RBI and two walks. In a doubleheader sweep of 19th-ranked Pfeiffer, Craven was a combined 3-for-7 with two runs scored, three RBI, one double, and one home run. Also Nominated: Savanah Atkins, Salem; Alexandra Edwards, Methodist; Kyndell Warren, Pfeiffer; Skyler Walker, N.C. Wesleyan; Anna Suggs, William Peace; Sarah Manis, Meredith.

Softball Pitcher of the Week
Katherine Murphy, William Peace - The senior from Wade, North Carolina earned a 2-0 record in two appearances, both complete-game wins, for the Pacers against USA South competition. In 15 innings, Murphy allowed three runs (two earned) on eight hits with zero walks and 18 strikeouts. In a 9-0 win over Brevard, Murphy tossed a one-hitter with 12 strikeouts. In a 4-3, eight-inning, victory over Mary Baldwin, Murphy three runs (two earned) on seven hits with six strikeouts. Also Nominated: Lauren Engel, Greensboro; Alyssa Barwick, Methodist; Emily McCreery, Mary Baldwin; Emily Humphery, N.C. Wesleyan; Grace Reynolds, Brevard.

Softball Rookie of the Week
Trinity Thomas, Mary Baldwin - The freshman infielder from Waynesboro, Virginia was a combined 10-for-15 (..667) with a .667 on-base percentage and a .733 slugging percentage to go along with two runs scored, one run batted in, one double, and one stolen base as the Fighting Squirrels posted a 3-1 record last week versus USA South competition. In a doubleheader sweep of Meredith, Thomas was a combined 7-for-8 with two runs scored, one run batted in, one double, and one stolen base. In a doubleheader split with William Peace, Thomas was a combined 3-for-7. Also Nominated: Emily Angel, Methodist; Moe Byerly, N.C. Wesleyan; Angelina Jones, William Peace; Avery Puryear, Meredith.

Softball Rookie Pitcher of the Week
Morgan Aycock, N.C. Wesleyan - The freshman from Clayton, North Carolina earned a win in a 3-2, eight-inning, victory USA South foe Brevard in her only appearance last week for the Battling Bishops. Aycock went the distance, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits with one walk and nine strikeouts. Also Nominated: None.

 

MEN'S LACROSSE

Men's Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week
J.P. Galloway, Pfeiffer - The Frederick, Maryland senior attackman totaled 14 points on eight goals and five assists to go along with four ground balls and three caused turnovers in a 2-0 week for the Falcons against USA South competition. In an 18-9 win over Methodist, Galloway scored four times with two assists, two ground balls, and two caused turnovers. In a 24-8 win over LaGrange, Galloway scored five goals with three assists, two ground balls, and one caused turnover. Also Nominated: Caden Bacz, Huntingdon; Brady McGuire, Piedmont; Gabe King, Southern Virginia; Ryan Comeau, LaGrange; Riely Murray, William Peace.

Men's Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Week
Jaydon Arnold, Southern Virginia - The Johnstown, Colorado junior faceoff specialist totaled 13 ground balls while also going 21-of-23 (.913) on faceoffs with one goal scored as the Knights defeated USA South foe Brevard, 26-6 in their only contest last week. Also Nominated: Brady Moulton, Huntingdon; Andrew Pagano, Piedmont; Wade Young, LaGrange; Tucker Hill, Pfeiffer; Daniel Ando, William Peace; Jack Hicks, Brevard.

Men's Lacrosse Rookie of the Week
Will White, Pfeiffer - The Peterborough, Ontario freshman long-stick midfielder grabbed nine ground balls, caused one turnover, scored one goal, and assisted on another as the Falcons posted a 2-0 record against USA South competition. In an 18-9 win over Methodist, White scored grabbed two ground balls. In a 24-8 win over LaGrange, White scored once with one assist, seven ground balls, and one caused turnover. Also Nominated: Gage Kettlewell, Huntingdon; Will Isley, Piedmont; Luke Young, LaGrange; Gregory Liebman, William Peace.

 

WOMEN'S LACROSSE

Women's Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week
Alissa Johnson, Southern Virginia - The Salt Lake City, Utah senior attacker totaled 12 points on five goals and seven assists with 15 draw controls, and seven ground balls in a 2-0 week for the Knights against USA South foes. In a 22-4 win over Pfeiffer, Johnson scored three times with four assists, six draw controls, and five ground balls. In a 20-6 victory over Brevard, Johnson scored twice with three assists, nine draw controls, and two ground balls. Also Nominated: Dylanie Chappel, Huntingdon; Ava Trankina, Piedmont; Mikayla Ramos, Methodist; Analise Robinson, Pfeiffer; Blaire Harley, N.C. Wesleyan; Tori Witmer, Meredith; Emily Denaga, Brevard.

Women's Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Week
Sydney Parfait, Huntingdon - The New Orleans, Louisiana senior defender collected six caused turnovers and six ground balls in the team's only contest last week, a 15-8 win over USA South foe William Peace. Also Nominated: Lindley Ward, Piedmont; Addison England, Southern Virginia; Tia Marlinghaus, Methodist; Dashaniq Sidbury, Pfeiffer; Madeline Horrell, Meredith; Lex MacLauchlin, Brevard.

Women's Lacrosse Rookie of the Week
Reese Walker, Meredith - The Fayetteville, North Carolina freshman attacker totaled 20 points on eight goals and 12 assists to go along with five ground balls, five draw controls, and three caused turnovers as the Avenging Angels posted a 2-1 record last week. In a 21-0 win over USA South foe Greensboro, Walker scored three times with six assists, four ground balls, three draw controls, and one caused turnovers. In a 15-2 loss to Christopher Newport, Walker scored once with one ground ball and one caused turnover. Finally, in a 23-4 victory over USA South rival Pfeiffer, Walker scored four goals, six assists, two draw controls, and one caused turnover. Also Nominated: Amara Veng, Huntingdon; Kiah Baisden, Southern Virginia; Clara Welch, Piedmont; Skyla Jo Charette, Pfeiffer; Reese Walker, Meredith.

 

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