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USA South Athletes of the Week - October 26, 2026

  • Football Offensive Player of the Week
    Jalen Lackey, Southern Virginia - The Fredericksburg, Virginia junior wide receiver broke his own NCAA-era single-game program record with 215 yards receiving and two touchdowns in a 23-19 win at USA South foe Belhaven last week. Lackey caught 11 passes for an average of 19.5 yards per reception. Also Nominated: KJ Brown, Greensboro.

    Football Offensive Rookie of the Week
    Amire Miller, LaGrange - The Richmond Hill, Georgia freshman running back carried the ball 12 times for 94 yards in a 22-14 win over USA South rival Greensboro last week. Miller averaged 7.8 yards per carry in the victory. Also Nominated: Kendrick Worthington, Southern Virginia.

    Football Defensive Player of the Week
    Dominic Bosco, Southern Virginia - The Louisville, Kentucky sophomore linebacker collected seven total tackles including four for a loss of 42 yards in a 23-19 win at USA South rival Belhaven last week. Bosco made five solo tackles, including three for a loss with two sacks, to go along with two assisted take downs. He also added a quarterback hurry and a forced fumble which was recovered by Southern Virginia. Also Nominated: Jimmy Byrd, Belhaven; TJ Croom, Greensboro; Ched Smith, LaGrange; Zeon Ware, N.C. Wesleyan.

    Football Defensive Rookie of the Week
    Christopher Sutton, LaGrange - The Roanoke, Alabama freshman defensive lineman took a fumble in for a score in a 22-14 win over USA South foe Greensboro last week. The fumble turned out to be the game-winning score as the Panthers took an early lead they would not relinquish. Sutton also added one solo tackle in the victory. Also Nominated: Scoot Colyer, Greensboro; Knox Gallini, Southern Virginia.

    Football Special Teams Player of the Week
    Kyle Norris, Belhaven - The Gardendale, Alabama senior punter averaged 54.6 yards per attempt last week in a 23-19 loss to USA South foe Southern Virginia. Norris punted five times with four of them sailing over 50 yards and four ending up inside the 20-yard line with two of those at the one-yard line. He also handled kickoff duties with one touchback. Also Nominated: Guy Galardi III, Greensboro; James Whatley, LaGrange; Hudson Cummings, Southern Virginia.

  • Men's Soccer Player of the Week
    Jesper Fornebo, N.C. Wesleyan - The Porsgrunn, Norway sophomore left wing back scored twice in a 1-1 week for the Battling Bishops. In a 4-1 loss to Mary Washington, Fornebo was held scoreless with one shot on goal. In a 2-1 victory over USA South rival Greensboro, N.C. Wesleyan captured the USA South regular season title as Fornebo scored twice, including the game-winner in the 67th minute. Also Nominated: Jaiden Wright, Pfeiffer; Jade Diane, Greensboro; Josh Woffinden, Southern Virginia; Chris Rodriguez, William Peace.

    Men's Soccer Defender of the Week
    Josh Woffinden, Southern Virginia - The Holly Springs, North Carolina sophomore defender scored the lone goal in the team's only action last week, a 1-0 shutout of USA South foe Brevard. In the tenth minute, Woffinden headed in a corner kick which proved to be the game-winner. Additionally, he helped a defense hold Brevard to just three shots on goal en route to the clean sheet. Also Nominated: Alex Michael, Pfeiffer; Alvaro Arroyo, Greensboro; Elliot Helander, N.C. Wesleyan; Dallas Story, William Peace.

    Men's Soccer Rookie of the Week
    Chris Rodriguez, William Peace - The Wilson, North Carolina freshman midfielder scored the lone goal in the team's only action last week, a 1-0 shutout of USA South foe Methodist. In the 61st minute, Rodriguez buried a penalty kick which proved to be the game-winner. Also Nominated: Tyler Ridley, Pfeiffer; Toby Barnes, Greensboro; Edras Turcios Valle, N.C. Wesleyan.

  • Women's Soccer Player of the Week
    Kat Cardiff, Methodist - The Chesapeake, Virginia sophomore forward scored twice in a 2-0 week for the Monarchs. In a 3-0 win over Shaw, Cardiff scored an insurance goal in the 50th minute. In a 2-0 shutout of USA South rival N.C. Wesleyan, Cardiff opened the scoring with the eventual game-winner in the 20th minute. Also Nominated: Peyton Coggins, Brevard; Hannah Torri, William Peace; Claire Friedlander, Greensboro; Savannah James, Southern Virginia; Francine Rast, Meredith; Lily Bido, Pfeiffer.

    Women's Soccer Defender of the Week
    Alyssa Lane, Greensboro - The Morrisville, North Carolina freshman goalkeeper posted a 2-0 record with two shutouts last week for the Pride. In 180 total minutes played, Lane stopped all seven shots faced. In a 3-0 win over Shaw, Lane needed to stop just one shot. In a 1-0 victory over USA South rival Meredith, Lane collected six saves. Also Nominated: Abby Nunez, Brevard; Angelica Landazuri, William Peace; Delaney Thompson, Meredith; Kiera Ferguson, Methodist; Makenzie Thornton, N.C. Wesleyan; Ana Martinez, Pfeiffer; Chloë Miller, Southern Virginia.

    Women's Soccer Rookie of the Week
    Savannah James, Southern Virginia - The Apple Valley, California freshman midfielder scored once with one assist in a 0-1-1 week for the Knights. In a 2-0 loss at Christopher Newport, who is receiving votes in national polls, James was held without a shot. In a 2-2 draw with USA South rival Brevard, James helped the Knights stay atop the USA South standings by scoring the match's first goal in the 37th minute before assisting on the game-tying goal with 18 seconds remaining in the game. Also Nominated: Hannah Torri, William Peace; Maddy Loranger, Brevard; Alyssa Lane, Greensboro; Delaney Thompson, Meredith; Kiera Ferguson, Methodist; Melania Martinez, Pfeiffer.

  • Volleyball Player of the Week
    Ellie Scherer, Salem - The senior outside hitter from Sister Bay, Wisconsin averaged 4.33 kills per set with a .423 attack percentage as Salem posted a 2-0 record last week against USA South foes (Meredith and N.C. Wesleyan). Scherer posted week-match of 16 kills, two digs, and two blocks. Also Nominated: Addison Johnson, Methodist; Caitlyn Russell, Meredith; Aaliyah Anderson, William Peace; Caroline Moon, Brevard; Payton Shiflet, Greensboro; Anne Downs, Southern Virginia; Jada Thomas, Pfeiffer.

    Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week
    Gianna Borcich, Brevard - The sophomore defensive specialist from Denver, North Carolina averaged 6.88 digs and 1.13 assists per set as the Tornados posted a 1-1 record last week against USA South foes (win over Pfeiffer and a loss to William Peace). Borcich posted week match-highs of 34 digs and six assists. Also Nominated: Morgan Mayfield, Greensboro; Megan Murray, Meredith; Sadie Lippard, Salem; Addison Johnson, Methodist; Summer Hahn, Southern Virginia; Isabelle Conradie, Pfeiffer.

    Volleyball Rookie of the Week
    Harper Evans, Methodist - The freshman setter from Edenton, North Carolina averaged 8.67 assists and 2.67 digs per set as the Monarchs posted a 1-1 record last week against USA South foes (win over N.C. Wesleyan and a loss to Greensboro). Evans posted one double-double with week match-highs of 54 assists (career high), 15 digs, four kills, and one service ace. Also Nominated: Chloe Murray, Southern Virginia; Scarlet Griffin, Meredith; Layla Farmer, William Peace; Sadie Lippard, Salem; Bailey Blackmon, Brevard; Dilynn Norris, Greensboro; Leigan Lusk, Pfeiffer.

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