Athletes Beyond Bartow: Lawrence sits out Jags loss

November 11, 2024 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com

This week’s report includes updates on more than three dozen local athletes in six different sports across the nation.

NFL

TREVOR LAWRENCE — Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL, 4th-yr. pro; Clemson; Cartersville HS) …missed just the second NFL game of his career Sunday in the Jaguars’ 12-7 home loss to the Minnesota Vikings. NFL Network reported that rest and rehab are the plans for the 25-year-old signal-caller dealing with an AC joint sprain in his left (non-throwing) shoulder. Surgery, however, remains an option. He sustained the injury in the second quarter of the Jaguars’ loss in Week 9 at the Philadelphia Eagles but finished the game. Mac Jones started at quarterback in the loss to the Vikings. Lawrence, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, has completed 61.3 percent of his passes for 2,004 yards, 11 touchdowns, and six interceptions through nine starts in 2024. The Jags (2-8) visit the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

KOLBE BENHAM — Marist College (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … made eight tackles in a 40-31 win at Stetson University this past Saturday. The Red Foxes (1-9, 1-6 Pioneer Football League) host Presbyterian College on Saturday afternoon to close the season.

HAYDEN CAGLE — Berry College (Sr., Cartersville HS) … a starter on the Vikings’ offensive line that helped produce 360 total yards last Saturday in a 45-7 home win over Millsaps College (Miss.). Berry (7-2, 5-1 Southern Athletic Association) visits Rhodes College on Saturday afternoon.

TODD GADDY — Berry College (So., Cass HS) … saw action this past Saturday during the Vikings’ 45-7 home victory over Millsaps College (Miss.). The Vikings (7-2, 5-1 Southern Athletic Association) visit Rhodes College on Saturday afternoon.

JONAH GAMBILL — University of Memphis (R-Sr., Cartersville HS) … a starter on the Tigers’ offensive line that helped produce 366 total yards last Friday night in a 27-20 home win over Rice. Memphis (8-2, 4-2 American Athletic Conference) hosts UAB on Saturday night.

KEVIN HENDERSON — University of Findlay (Fr., Cass HS) … a starter at linebacker, Henderson led the 24th-ranked Oilers with ten tackles, including one for a 2-yard loss this past Saturday during a 27-17 home win over Northwood University (Mich.). Findlay (9-1, 7-1 Great Midwest Conference) plays at Tiffin University (Ohio) this Saturday afternoon.

SHADRE HURST — Tulane University (So., Cartersville HS) … was part of an offensive line rotation that helped produce 589 total yards in a 52-6 home win over Tulane. The Green Wave (8-2, 6-0 American Athletic Conference) will try to extend a seven-game win streak on Saturday at Navy.

TYLER MARTIN — Berry College (Jr., Cass HS) … a starter on the Vikings’ offensive line that helped produce 360 total yards last Saturday in a 45-7 home win over Millsaps College (Miss.). Berry (7-2, 5-1 Southern Athletic Association) visits Rhodes College on Saturday afternoon.

JAKE PARKER — Judson University (So., Cartersville HS) … completed 11-of-29 passes for 147 yards and one touchdown this past Saturday in the Eagles’ 76-6 loss at 7th-ranked Marian University (Ind.). He was intercepted twice. Judson (1-8, 0-4 Mid-States Football Association) completes the regular season on Saturday at 9th-ranked Saint Xavier University (Ill.).

SAM PHILLIPS — UT-Chattanooga (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … had three receptions for 39 yards this past Saturday in the Mocs’ 31-7 victory at The Citadel. Chattanooga (6-4, 5-2 Southern Conference) hosts Samford on Saturday afternoon.

STEPHEN ROWSER — Morehouse College (Fr., Cartersville HS) … a starter at defensive back but did not have a stat line in this past Saturday’s 28-17 loss to Clark Atlanta University. Rowser had 24 tackles, five tackles for loss, including four sacks, one quarterback hurry, and one forced fumble this season. The Maroon Tigers finished the season with a 1-9 record.

COURTNEY SLOCUM — Mars Hill University (Sr., Adairsville HS) … made seven tackles this past Saturday in the Lions’ 31-16 win at Anderson University. Mars Hill (5-3, 5-2 South Atlantic Conference) plays at Limestone University on Saturday afternoon. 

EVAN SLOCUM — Wake Forest University (Sr., Cartersville HS) … made eight tackles this past Friday night in the Demon Deacons’ 46-36 home loss to California. Wake Forest (4-5, 2-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) hosts North Carolina on Saturday night.

VOLLEYBALL

AILEE ENGLAND — Berry College (Fr., Cartersville HS) … had ten kills and one dig in two sets of action during a three-set win over Averett this past Saturday in Newport News, Virginia. Last Friday, she also saw action in two sets in a straight sets loss at Christopher Newport. Berry (13-13, 9-3 Southern Athletic Association) will open SAA Conference Tournament play Friday night in Danville, Kentucky against Sewanee in the first round.

MAKAYLA MALONE — Toccoa Falls College (Fr., Excel Christian Academy) … saw action in the Screamin’ Eagles’ 3-0 loss to Pensacola Christian last Friday in the NCCAA D-II South Region Semifinals. Toccoa Falls finished the season with a 9-17 record.

SOCCER

ABBEY CRAIG — Reinhardt University (Jr., Cartersville HS) … was a defensive starter and logged all 90 minutes in the Eagles’ 2-1 conference semifinal loss at Tennessee Wesleyan. Craig started all 17 games this season for the Eagles and had one assist. Reinhardt finished the season with a 10-6-1 mark. 

GOLF

BUCK BRUMLOW — University of Georgia (Sr., Cartersville HS) … carded rounds of 68-68-69 and tied for 21st place at the Ka’anapali Classic Collegiate Invitational November 2-24 in Lahaina, Hawaii. The Bulldogs tied for sixth place in the 21-team event that second-ranked Oklahoma won. Georgia will return to action February 9-11 at the Puerto Rico Classic at Grand Reserve Golf Club.

WRESTLING

ANGEL BANDA — Reinhardt University (Sr., Adairsville HS) … won his 133-pound bout by technical fall as the Eagles defeated Truett McConnell last Friday 44-12. Next for Reinhardt is the Southeastern University (Fla.) Duals on Saturday.

COLTON BISHOP —  Reinhardt University (Sr., Woodland HS) … went 4-1 and placed second in the 125-pound weight class this past weekend at the Georgia Open hosted by Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs. Next for Reinhardt is the Southeastern University (Fla.) Duals on Saturday.

LEE CAMP — Reinhardt University (Fr., Cass HS) … won his 125-pound bout with a 7-1 decision as the Eagles defeated Truett McConnell last Friday 44-12. He also placed second on November 2 in the Open Division at the University of the Cumberlands’ Patriot Open. Next for Reinhardt is the Southeastern University (Fla.) Duals on Saturday.

CHARLES HIGDON — Lander University (So., Woodland HS) … finished 1-2 in the 197-pound weight class this past weekend at the Georgia Open hosted by Emmanuel College. Next for the Bearcats is a dual meet at Coker University on Thursday night.

TYLER-XAVIER McKNIGHT — Davidson College (So., Cass HS) … went 2-1 in the 149-pound division and finished runner-up this past Saturday at the Mountaineer Invitational in Boone, North Carolina. The week before, McKnight lost in the first round to the eventual bracket winner but battled back to win five straight matches in the consolation bracket, one by tech fall and another via major decision, to finish fifth on November 2 at the Southeast Open hosted by Virginia Tech. 

LIAM NEAL — Reinhardt University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … went 4-2 November 2 in the 133-pound Freshman/Sophomore division at the Patriot Open Tournament hosted by the University of the Cumberlands. 

JAXSON SMITH — University of Maryland (R-Jr., Woodland HS) … won his 184-pound bout against Kent State by technical fall and defeated his Bucknell opponent by major decision as the Terrapins swept both teams in a home tri-match on November 3. Maryland hosts American University on Saturday night.

ELORA WATERMAN — Brewton-Parker College (Jr., Cartersville HS) … went 1-2 in the 103-pound division with a win by technical fall at the Mount Olive University Trojan Open on November 2. She also went 0-2 at the Life University Eagle Madness Open this past Saturday. Next for the Lady Barons is the Liberty Duals on Saturday in Lynchburg, Virginia.

JABRIL WILLIAMS — Midway University (Grad Student, Cartersville HS) … lost his 184-pound bout on November 1 in a 35-9 home loss to Rochester Christian University (Mich.). Next on the schedule for the Eagles is the King Open in Bristol, Tennessee, on Sunday.

ANETRA WITHERSPOON — Life University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … went 2-2 in the Open 180-pound division as Life hosted the Eagle Madness Open this past Sunday. Next on the Life schedule is the Blue Hose Open at Presbyterian College on Saturday.

BASKETBALL

BRAXTON BENHAM — Berry College (Sr., Cass HS) … totaled 40 points, 14 assists, eight rebounds, two blocks, and two steals as the Vikings dropped games at Hanover College (Ind.) last Friday and at Emory University Sunday. Berry (0-2) hosts LaGrange College on Tuesday and plays at Centenary College (La.) on Saturday.

NA’YEL CAMPER — Reinhardt University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … scored one point and had three rebounds on November 2 in a 68-66 home win over Point University. She also had one rebound this past Saturday in a 69-63 home win over Life University. The Eagles (2-0) host Brenau on Wednesday and St. Andrews (NC) on Saturday.

JA’KA’YAH DRAUGHN — Chattanooga State CC (So., Cartersville HS) … a starter in the Tigers’ first three games this season, Draughn totaled 25 points, four rebounds, five assists, and four steals in wins over Gadsden State CC (Nov. 2), Milligan University JV this past Wednesday, and at Volunteer State CC this past Saturday. Chatt State (3-0) visits Cleveland State CC on Wednesday and hosts Jackson State CC on Saturday.

ANSLEY GRIFFIN — North Carolina Wesleyan (Fr., Cartersville HS) … scored two points and grabbed one rebound in an 81-65 Rams’ win Monday night at home over Roanoke. North Carolina Wesleyan (1-0) hosts Warren Wilson College and Averett University in the Jean Edge Classic on Saturday and Sunday.

ZION HAYES — Weatherford College (Fr., Cass HS) … scored 12 points with seven rebounds, four assists, and one steal. She also had one rebound, assist, and steal this past Saturday in a 106-34 home win over Dallas College Cedar Valley. November 4 in an 87-52 home win over Southwestern Assemblies of God University. The Coyotes (2-2) host Western Texas College on Tuesday night.

DAVID JINKS — University of Maine-Augusta (Fr., Excel Christian Academy) … scored three points in a 101-57 home loss last Wednesday to Central Maine CC. The Moose (0-1) host Maine-Presque Isle on Tuesday night and visit Maine-Farmington on Saturday.

HALEY JOHNSON — Reinhardt University (Jr., Cass HS) … scored two points with five rebounds on November 2 in a two-point home win over Point University. She scored five points with three boards and two assists this past Saturday in a 69-63 home win over Life University. The Eagles (2-0) host Brenau on Wednesday and St. Andrews (NC) on Saturday.

KEARA McDANIEL — Toccoa Falls College (Jr., Cass HS) … made a start this past Friday and grabbed three rebounds with one assist in a 55-48 loss at Morris College (SC). She scored three points with two assists last Wednesday in a 91-56 loss at Truett-McConnell University. The Screamin’ Eagles (0-4) host Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College on Tuesday and visit Southern Wesleyan (SC) on Saturday.

MEGAN SCHULTZ — Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (Fr., Woodland HS) … totaled three points and two rebounds in home games last weekend against LaGrange College and Beacon College. The Fillies (1-3) lost to LaGrange and beat Beacon. They play at Toccoa Falls College on Tuesday, host Middle Georgia State on Thursday, and host Point University on Saturday.

LONDAISHA SMITH — St. Andrews University (Sr., Cass HS) … scored 11 points, grabbed five rebounds, and added one steal this past Wednesday in a 62-51 home loss to Spartanburg Methodist. The Knights (0-3) visit Columbia College on Wednesday and Reinhardt University on Saturday.