Kahari McReynolds, Zach Johnson Earn USA South Athlete of the Week Honors
USA South Athletes of the Week - Sept. 12, 2022
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Football Offensive Player of the Week
Kahari McReynolds, Huntingdon - The junior running back from Geneva, Alabama ran for three touchdowns and 210 yards as the Hawks defeated Birmingham Southern, 38-35, last week. McReynolds carried the ball 24 times for an average of 8.8 yards per attempt. McReynolds also caught one pass for nine yards. Also Nominated: Kolbe Blunt, Belhaven; Brandon Bullins, Methodist.
Football Offensive Rookie of the Week
Ryan Steele, Methodist - The freshman tight end from Richmond Hill, Georgia caught his first career touchdown in a 49-16 win over Guilford last week. Steele caught two passes for 13 total yards. Also Nominated: None.
Football Defensive Player of the Week
Carlton Brown, Belhaven - The Memphis, Tennessee junior defensive lineman set new program single-game records with six tackles for loss, which included four sacks, in a 42-15 victory over Southwestern last week. Brown totaled 11 tackles, nine of which were solo, while his tackles for loss set back the opposing offense 29 yards. He also added a pass breakup and a blocked field goal to his day. Also Nominated: Max Steele, Greensboro; Devon White, Maryville; Isiah McMullens, Methodist; Eli Everhart, Brevard.
Football Defensive Rookie of the Week
Landry Huddleston, Belhaven - The freshman defensive back from Irvington, Alabama totaled four solo tackles with one sack in a 42-15 win over Southwestern. Huddleston's sack resulted in a loss of 11 yards. Also Nominated: Obadiah Grimes, Brevard.
Football Special Teams Player of the Week
Zach Johnson, Huntingdon - The senior punter from Phenix City, Alabama averaged 42.0 yards per attempt in a 38-35 victory over Birmingham Southern last week. Johnson was called on six times, placed one punt inside the 20 yard line, had two fair caught, and had a long effort of 53 yards. Also Nominated: Constantine Hontzas, Belhaven; Trevor Hargett, Methodist; Dylan James, Brevard.