BREVARD, N.C. - After setting a new NCAA Division III record for the longest field goal made, freshman kicker Alex Araneda was named to the D3football.com National Team of the Week, joining BC's offensive line who earned national plaudits earlier in 2026.
The Montclair, California freshman set a new NCAA Division III record by hitting a 63-yard field goal in a 48-3 win over USA South foe Methodist last week. The kick sets both a new USA South and a new Brevard record as well, besting the previous marks by 11 yards and 15 yards, respectively.
Araneda has made three field goals and five extra points in 2026, serving primarily as BC's kickoff specialist. On 43 total kickoffs, Araneda has recorded 31 touchbacks, totaling 2,678 kickoff yards on the season. The first-year Tornado also rushed for six yards on a designed fake at Erskine earlier this season.
The Tornados conclude 2026 with a trip to NC Wesleyan in Rocky Mount on Saturday at 6 p.m.
Brevard College Tornados - D3football.com Team of the Week All-Time Selections
Tyler Gregory, WR, 2017
Jerome Bass, DE, 2019
Quentin Jackson, CB, 2019
Rook Tate, ST, 2019
Jaxon Youngblood, P, 2019
Joc Pledger, CB, 2020-21
Quentin Jackson, CB, 2020-21
Toby Naylor, LB, 2020-21
Dante Anderson, S, 2020-21
Quentin Jackson, CB, 2020-21
Dalton Cole, TE, 2020-21
Joc Pledger, CB, 2020-21
Brevard College Offensive Line (Brandon Unangst, Todd Norman, Nicholas Eubanks, Zion Barjolo, Ari Drake), 2020-21
Jaden O'Leary, TE, 2021
Geoff Banning, LB, 2021
Joc Pledger, CB, 2021
Steffon Canady, LB, 2021
Wyatt Lankford, DE, 2021
Steffon Canady, LB, 2021
Stamati Damalos, K, 2021
Hugo Taylor, K, 2023
Chancellor Lee-Parker, RB, 2023
Wyatt Lankford, ST, 2023
James Woods, ST, 2023
Zackary Orr, WR, 2024
James Woods, CB, 2024
Robert Dorsey, DE, 2025
Jeremyah Lane, RET, 2025
Brevard College Offensive Line (Garrett Hall, LaRoddrick Rucker, Bryce Shoemake, Bernard Werts, Jason White), 2026
Alex Araneda, K, 2026
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