Casey Peppers, Tyler England Earn USA South Athlete of the Week Honors
USA South Athletes of the Week - Sept. 26, 2022
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Football Offensive Player of the Week
Kobe Praylow, Methodist - The senior wide receiver from Pamplico, South Carolina broke the program's record for receiving yards in a single game with 230 in a 38-28 win over LaGrange last week. Praylow caught 11 passes, two of which were touchdown receptions of 56 and 73 yards. He also carried the ball three times for 14 yards. Also Nominated: Trevon Crank, N.C. Wesleyan.
Football Offensive Rookie of the Week
Bryson Rollins, Maryville - The freshman quarterback from Elizabethton, Tennessee accounted for all four Maryville touchdowns, three passing and one rushing, in a 37-17 win over Greensboro last week. Through the air, Rollins was 22-of-36 for 301 yards without an interception. Also Nominated: Floyd Eaddy, Methodist.
Football Defensive Player of the Week
Casey Peppers, Huntingdon - The Panama City Beach, Florida senior linebacker totaled 18 tackles which included three for a loss of yardage in a 34-21 victory over Belhaven last week. Peppers totaled ten solo tackles and eight assisted take downs. His four tackles for loss pushed Belhaven back 15 yards. Also Nominated: Yavari Scott, LaGrange; Tyler Barrett, Maryville; Ja'Quez Elliott, Methodist; Benyon Williams, N.C. Wesleyan.
Football Defensive Rookie of the Week
Isiah McMullens, Methodist - The sophomore linebacker from Mooresboro, North Carolina, in his first year of collegiate football, totaled seven tackles, including one for loss, in a 38-28 victory over LaGrange last week. McMullens made six solo tackles to go along with one pass breakup. Also Nominated: None.
Football Special Teams Player of the Week
Tyler England, Huntingdon - The junior kick returner from Navarre, Florida returned a punt for a touchdown in a 34-21 win over Belhaven last week. The 72-yard score, which came in the first quarter, gave the Hawks an early 14-0 lead. Also Nominated: Alex Rivera, LaGrange; Trevor Hargett, Methodist.