Athletes Beyond Bartow: Lawrence, Morning, Gollhofer highlight performances
Local 'Athletes Beyond Bartow' made their contributions in football, cross country, tennis, and soccer.
Trevor Lawrence had an outstanding game in Clemson's victory at Georgia Tech. Jaison Morning led his Valdosta State cross country team at the University of Florida Invitational, and senior Peyton Gollhofer had an undefeated weekend for Ball State.
NFL
VIC BEASLEY — Atlanta Falcons (4th-yr. pro, DE, Clemson University, Adairsville HS)… recorded a pair of tackles including a third quarter sack and a quarterback hit, but the Falcons lost in overtime to the visiting New Orleans Saints Sunday afternoon 43-37. Atlanta (1-2) hosts the Cincinnati Bengals next Sunday afternoon.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
CHRIS BLACKSTON — University of West Georgia (Jr., DB, Adairsville HS)… saw playing time off the bench and made a first quarter tackle in the 8th-ranked Wolves’ 30-21 Gulf South Conference win over 11th-ranked Florida Tech Saturday in Carrollton. In UWG’s 4-0 start, Blackston is second on the team with 19 tackles, including one tackle for loss, a quarterback hurry, and one fumble recovery. The Wolves play Shorter at Barron Stadium in Rome this Saturday.
TREVOR CARLTON — Reinhardt University (Sr., LB, Cartersville HS)… was credited with one tackle assist in the NAIA 7th-ranked Eagles’ 49-3 rout of Ave Maria (FL) Saturday in Waleska. Through four games, Carlton has seven tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss totaling 30 yards, and a shared sack for a 25-yard loss. RU (4-0) opens Mid-South Conference play this Saturday night at 16th-ranked University of the Cumberlands (KY).
MARCUS CHILDERS — Northern Illinois University (R-Soph., QB, Adairsville HS)… completed 20 of 41 passes for 215 yards and two touchdowns Saturday, but the Huskies lost at Florida State, 37-19. Childers’ late third quarter 66-yard TD pass to D.J. Brown narrowed FSU’s lead to 23-13, but they would be outscored 14-6 in the final period. Childers ran 20 times with a long run of 17 yards and one touchdown, but was sacked four times and netted negative rushing yardage. NIU (1-3, 1-0 MAC) returns to conference competition this Saturday at Eastern Michigan.
XAVIOR COAXUM — LaGrange College (Soph., DB, Cartersville HS)… had an interception and a pair of tackles, including one for a three-yard loss, as the Panthers beat Apprentice University 42-13. LaGrange (1-2) begins USA-South Conference play at North Carolina Wesleyan this Saturday.
JONATHAN CRUZ — UNC-Charlotte (Fr., PK, Cartersville HS)… made a second quarter 33-yard field goal as the first half expired and was successful on all four PAT kicks in the 49ers’ 49-31 loss at Massachusetts. Two of his five kickoffs in the game were for touchbacks. Charlotte (2-2, 1-0 C-USA) returns to conference play this Saturday night at Alabama-Birmingham.
MILLER FORRISTALL — University of Alabama (R-Soph., TE, Cartersville HS)… has seen action in all of the top-ranked Crimson Tide’s games but has not been targeted. Alabama beat visiting Texas A&M Saturday, 45-23. Alabama (4-0, 2-0 SEC) steps out of conference and will host Louisiana Saturday in Tuscaloosa.
RICO FRYE — Bowling Green University (Fr., RB, Cartersville HS)… had six carries for 39 yards, caught one pass that resulted in a one-yard loss, and had a two-yard kickoff return in a home 38-23 loss to Miami-Ohio. The Falcons (1-3, 0-1 MAC) play this Saturday afternoon at Georgia Tech.
CAMERON GONYEA — Saint Anselm College (Fr., DB, Cass HS)… saw action in the Hawks’ 29-21 homecoming victory Saturday over American International. SAC (1-2, 1-1 Northeastern 10 Conference) plays at Southern Connecticut State this Saturday afternoon.
GABRIEL GRIDLEY — Angelo State University (Soph., P, Cartersville HS)… punted seven times for a 35.2 yard average Saturday night in a 57-36 loss at Midwestern State (TX). Gridley had a long punt of 42 yards and had one kick for a touchback. ASU (2-2, 1-1 Lone Star Conference) hosts Tarleton State (TX) in another conference game this Saturday night.
SEAN HOLTON — Davidson College (Soph., DB, Cartersville HS)… saw action in the Wildcats’ 42-21 loss at Dayton. Davidson (3-1, 0-1 Pioneer League) travels to Valparaiso this Saturday afternoon.
LUCAS JOHNSON — Georgia State University (Sr., OL, Cass HS)… was part of the Panthers’ offensive line rotation Saturday in a 34-15 loss to Western Michigan. Johnson recovered a third quarter fumble by teammate Dan Ellington and was part of an offense that managed 285 total yards, but only 58 rushing. Georgia State (1-3) begins Sun Belt Conference play this Saturday at home against Louisiana-Monroe.
EMMANUEL JONES — Colorado State University (Soph., LB, Woodland HS)… made three tackles Saturday afternoon in the Rams’ 35-19 home loss to Illinois State. Through the first five games, Jones has been one of CSU’s most productive defenders. He has 19 tackles, including a sack for 12 yards, 4.5 tackles for loss, two quarterback hurries, and one interception. Colorado State (1-4, 0-1 Mountain West Conference) has a bye week before traveling to San Jose State for another conference game October 6.
BRADLEY KIRK — Shorter University (Fr., DB, Cartersville HS)… had three tackles, including one for a one-yard loss in the Hawks’ 52-0 loss at 17th-ranked Valdosta State. Shorter (0-4, 0-2 Gulf South Conference) continues a stretch of playing five Top 25 opponents in the first six weeks this Saturday at Barron Stadium when they host 8th-ranked West Georgia.
TREVOR LAWRENCE — Clemson University (Fr., QB, Cartersville HS)… completed 13 of 18 passes for 176 yards and four touchdowns Saturday in the 3rd-ranked Tigers’ 49-21 victory at Georgia Tech. Lawrence connected with Hunter Renfrow on a 17-yard score, Justyn Ross on a 53-yard TD, and Travis Etienne on a three-yard toss in the second quarter as Clemson built a 28-7 lead by halftime. He was picked off once in the quarter as well. Lawrence added a 30-yard touchdown pass to Tee Higgins in the fourth quarter and rushed twice for 11 yards. Through the first four games, Lawrence is 39-for-60 through the air for nine TDs and two interceptions. He also has 24 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown. The Tigers (4-0, 1-0 ACC) host Syracuse this Saturday.
JACOB POTTER — Kennesaw State University (Fr., LS, Adairsville HS)… saw fourth quarter action snapping for a punt and two extra points as the FCS 5th-ranked Owls blasted visting Clark Atlanta 70-13. KSU (3-1) will entertain Samford in a non-conference game this Saturday night.
MARK QUATTLEBAUM — UNC-Charlotte (Sr., SL, Cartersville HS)… caught one pass for 26 yards and had a pair of punt returns that totaled three yards in the 49ers 49-31 loss at UMass. Quattlebaum was targeted only one other time as a receiver. He has five receptions this season for 46 yards and one score, a one-yard rushing attempt, and five punt returns for 21 yards. UNCC (2-2, 1-0 C-USA) travels to conference foe Alabama-Birmingham this Saturday night.
GARRETT SHELTON — Alabama State University (Fr., LS, Cartersville HS)… saw action in the Hornets’ 34-0 conference loss Saturday at Grambling State. ASU (1-3, 0-1 SWAC) has a week off before traveling to Alcorn State October 6 for another Southwestern Athletic Conference matchup.
JAKE WALKER — Furman University (Soph., TE, Cartersville, GA, Darlington HS)… the Paladins’ starter at tight end was targeted only once and did not have a reception in a 29-27 loss at East Tennessee State. Furman (0-3, 0-1 Southern Conference) hosts Western Carolina this Saturday afternoon.
CROSS COUNTRY
LINDSAY SCIFERS — University of South Alabama (Fr., Woodland HS)… placed 362nd of 422 runners at the 51-team Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival Saturday hosted by University of Arkansas at Agri Park in Fayetteville, AR. Scifers completed the 5K course in 23:15. The Jaguars placed 10th in the large meet won by host Arkansas.
JAISON MORNING — Valdosta State University (Sr., Cass HS)… ran 43rd overall in 26:18 and was the top finisher for his team as the Blazers placed 11th of 22 teams Saturday at the University of Florida Mountain Dew 8K Invitational in Gainesville, FL. Next for VSU is the Florida State Invite in Tallahassee, FL October 12.
TENNIS
PEYTON GOLLHOFER — Ball State University (Sr., Cartersville, GA, Laurel Springs Acad.)… went undefeated this past weekend as the Cardinals hosted Dayton, Detroit Mercy, and Murray State in a hidden dual format. Gollhofer defeated Sara Loncarevic of Murray State Friday in singles in a tough three-set match and also teamed with Victoria Sec to defeat their Dayton opponents in doubles, 6-3. On Saturday, she defeated Dayton’s Anna Delaney 6-0, 6-1 and teamed with Isabelle Dohanics to defeat their Detroit Mercy opponents, 6-3. The Cardinals will travel to West Lafayette, IN this week to play in the Purdue Invitational this Friday through Sunday.
SOCCER
EMILY COLLUM — Georgia Southwestern University (Fr., F, Adairsville HS)… had an assist and took one shot in 70 minutes of play during the Hurricanes’ 4-1 loss last Wednesday at Clayton State. She also made a start and played 31 minutes in a 5-0 loss at Georgia College. Georgia Southwestern (2-5, 0-2 Peach Belt Conference) hosts North Georgia Wednesday night and Francis Marion Saturday evening in conference matches.
MARISSA MOWRY — Anderson University (Fr., M, Cartersville HS)… entered to play 18 minutes and took one shot in the Trojans’ 6-0 victory Saturday over Mars Hill. Mowry has seen action in four of Anderson’s six games. The Trojans (2-4, 2-0 South Atlantic Conference) play at conference foe Lincoln Memorial this Saturday afternoon.
