Athletes Beyond Bartow: Lawrence throws for two TDs as Jags edge Eagles in London
October 12, 2026
Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com
Bartow County athletes continued to make their mark at the collegiate and professional levels this past week, highlighted by Trevor Lawrence’s two-touchdown passing performance in the Jacksonville Jaguars’ win over Philadelphia.
NFL
TREVOR LAWRENCE — Jacksonville Jaguars (6th-yr. NFL; Clemson; Cartersville HS) . . . completed 24 of 39 passes for two touchdowns with one interception Sunday as the Jaguars beat the Philadelphia Eagles on a last-second field goal 19-17 in London. The 27-year-old quarterback also rushed for 25 yards on three attempts. Jacksonville (4-1) remains in London this week to play the Houston Texans on Sunday in Wembley Stadium.
FOOTBALL
CARLOS DEL RIO-WILSON — Marshall University (R-Sr., Cartersville HS) … completed two of six passes for 37 yards and threw three interceptions this past Saturday in a 27-21 home loss to Coastal Carolina. He also rushed for nine yards on four attempts. The Thundering Herd (3-3, 0-2 Sun Belt Conference) hosts South Alabama on Tuesday, October 20.
JD DeROCHE — University of the Cumberlands (So., Cass HS) … made nine tackles, including one tackle for a loss in the Patriots’ 33-26 home loss to 13th-ranked Campbellsville University (KY) this past Saturday. Cumberlands (4-2, 0-1 Mid-South Conference) visits Bethel University (TN) on Saturday afternoon.
KADEN ELLIS — Appalachian State University (So., Cass HS) … made one tackle assist and was credited with one-half sack in the Mountaineers’ 10-3 home loss to Old Dominion University this past Saturday. App State (3-2, 0-1 Sun Belt Conference) plays at Coastal Carolina on Friday night.
TOKYO GORDON — Sam Houston State University (Sr., Adairsville HS) … the Bearkats’ linebacker saw action, but did not have a stat line in a 35-3 loss last Thursday at Liberty University. SHSU (1-4, 0-1 Conference USA) hosts Western Kentucky on Wednesday night.
DEVIN HENDERSON — Appalachian State University (Jr., Cass HS) … made five tackles and intercepted one pass in the Mountaineers’ 10-3 home loss this past Saturday to Old Dominion University. App State (3-2, 0-1 Sun Belt Conference) visits Coastal Carolina on Friday night.
KEVIN HENDERSON — Appalachian State University (Jr., Cass HS) … the Mountaineers’ linebacker saw action but did not record a stat line in a 10-3 home loss to Old Dominion University this past Saturday. Appalachian State (3-2, 0-1 Sun Belt Conference) plays at Coastal Carolina on Friday night.
BRAYLON HILL — Kentucky Wesleyan College (Fr., Cartersville HS) … participated but did not record a stat line in a 33-7 home loss to Lake Erie College (OH). The Panthers (0-6, 0-4 Great Midwestern Athletic Conference) visit Ohio Dominican University on Saturday.
SHADRE HURST — University of Houston (5th Yr., Cartersville HS) … a starter on the Cougars’ offensive line that helped produce 475 yards of offense this past Saturday in a 35-16 victory at Kansas State. Twentieth-ranked Houston (5-1, 2-1 Big 12 Conference) hosts Oklahoma State on Saturday night.
KHRISTIAN LANDO — Jacksonville State University (Jr., Cartersville HS) … had two rushing attempts for no yards last Wednesday night in a 27-26 road win at Kennesaw State University. The Gamecocks (4-2, 2-0 Conference USA) host Florida International University on Tuesday night (Oct. 13).
TRENTON MAHAFFEY — Anderson University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … a starting offensive lineman for the Trojans’ unit that helped produce 245 total yards in a 29-13 loss at Carson-Newman University (TN) this past Saturday. Anderson (4-3, 3-2 South Atlantic Conference) hosts Catawba College (NC) on Saturday afternoon.
ZAY NALLS — Anderson University (So., Adairsville HS) … made one solo tackle this past Saturday in a 29-13 loss at Carson-Newman University (TN). The Trojans (4-3, 3-2 South Atlantic Conference) welcome Catawba College (NC) for a conference game on Saturday.
JAKE PARKER — Cumberland University (R-Sr., Cartersville HS) … completed 5 of 9 passes for 98 yards and one touchdown, and rushed for eight yards on four attempts this past Sunday in a 62-0 win at Andrew College (GA). The Phoenix (4-2, 0-1 Mid-South Conference) travels to 13th-ranked Campbellsville University (KY) on Saturday afternoon.
CHRIS ROPER — Dartmouth College (Sr., Adairsville HS) … rushed for 23 yards on eight carries this past Saturday in the Big Green’s 28-7 loss at Yale. Dartmouth (1-3, 1-1 Ivy League) hosts Merrimack College on Saturday afternoon.
STEPHEN ROWSER — Morehouse College (Jr., Cartersville HS) … returned an interception 25 yards, broke up one pass, and added one sack for a seven-yard loss this past Sunday in a 34-23 home win over Savannah State University. The Maroon Tigers (3-4, 3-3 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) travel to Washington, D.C. to play Howard University on Saturday afternoon.
BRAXTON RYAN — Kentucky Wesleyan College (So., Adairsville HS) … started on the Panthers’ offensive line that helped produce 261 total yards in a 33-7 home loss to Lake Erie College (OH). KWC (0-6, 0-4 Great Midwest Athletic Conference) visits Ohio Dominican University on Saturday.
COLTON SANFORD — Centre College (Fr., Adairsville HS) … made one tackle this past Saturday night in the Colonels’ 28-13 loss at Millsaps College (MS). Centre (1-4, 0-2 Southern Athletic Association) welcomes Rhodes College (TN) on Saturday afternoon.
LUKE SURRETT — University of Richmond (Jr., Cartersville HS) … a starter at guard on the Spiders’ offensive line that helped produce 204 yards in a 20-14 home loss to Fordham University. Richmond (5-2, 3-1 Patriot League) has a bye week before hosting Colgate on October 24.
SACOVIE WHITE-HELTON — University of Georgia (Jr., Cass HS) … had one pass reception for two yards, one rush for two yards, one punt return for two yards, and one kick return for 16 yards as the No. 1-ranked Bulldogs won at 6th-ranked Alabama this past Saturday night. Georgia (6-0, 4-0 Southeastern Conference) hosts Auburn on Saturday afternoon.
IAN WILLIAMS — University of Arkansas (So., Cass HS) … saw action but did not record a stat line Saturday in the Razorbacks’ 24-17 home loss to 15th-ranked Tennessee. Arkansas (2-4, 0-3 Southeastern Conference) visits Vanderbilt on Saturday night.
VOLLEYBALL
AILEE ENGLAND — Berry College (Jr., Cartersville HS) … saw action in 10 sets across three matches in Atlanta this past weekend as the Vikings defeated Rhodes College (TN), Millsaps College (MS), and host Oglethorpe University. England totaled six aces, six digs, four kills, and one assist. Eleventh-ranked Berry (15-3, 8-1 Southern Athletic Association) plays Southwestern University (TX), Trinity University (TX), and host Centre College (KY) on Friday and Saturday.
RILEY HUFF — Jacksonville State University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … the Gamecocks’ middle blocker saw action, but did not have a stat line in a 21-25, 11-25, 13-25 loss this past Saturday to visiting Western Kentucky. JSU (3-15, 0-6 Conference USA) travels to Las Cruces this weekend for Friday and Saturday conference matches at New Mexico State.
CROSS COUNTRY
DANIELLE THAYER — Augusta University (Sr., Woodland HS) … finished 110th (19:32) of 221 runners as the Jaguars finished fourth at the Queens University of Charlotte Royals Challenge. The University of Charleston (WV) won the women’s 5K race. Next for Augusta is the University of Alabama-Huntsville Invitational on October 24.
RIFLE
LUCY EVANS — Morehead State University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … finished eighth in air rifle (588, 41 centers) and 16th in smallbore (564, 17 centers) as the Eagles won at Jacksonville State University, 4695-4677, this past Saturday. Morehead State (3-0) travels to Murray State University (KY) on Saturday.
SOCCER
BRIONNA CARVER — Johnson University (Fr., Woodland HS) … started at outside back and took one shot in 35 minutes of action during a 4-1 loss last Wednesday at Milligan University (TN). She also logged 14 minutes of pitch time last Friday in a 4-1 loss at Columbia International University (SC). The Royals (3-10, 0-7 Appalachian Athletic Conference) host Reinhardt University on Wednesday.
HUNTER LIMBAUGH — LaGrange College (Fr., Woodland HS) … the Panthers’ defender started, played 82 minutes, and took one shot last Thursday in a 4-3 home loss to Pensacola Christian College. LaGrange (6-5, 1-1 Collegiate Conference of the South) hosts Huntingdon College on Wednesday night and Covenant College on Saturday afternoon.
ELIZABETH MORGAN — Thomas University (So., Woodland HS) … started at forward, logged 75 minutes, and took one shot on goal last Wednesday in a 3-2 win at Middle Georgia State University. This week, the NightHawks (5-4-2, 3-3-1) host Brewton-Parker Christian University on Monday, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College on Thursday, and Wesleyan College on Saturday.
MACI NICKLAS — Truett McConnell University (Jr., Cartersville HS) … came off the Bears’ bench for nine minutes last Wednesday in a 4-0 home win over Brenau University (GA). TMU (11-1-1, 8-0) Appalachian Athletic Conference) visits Columbia International University on Wednesday.
HALEY SKLBA — Point University (So., Cass HS) … the Skyhawks’ defender logged 15 minutes in an 8-0 loss last Thursday at William Carey University (MS), and played 11 minutes last Saturday in a 6-0 loss at Xavier University (LA). Point (7-6-1, 4-4-1 Southern States Athletic Conference) travels to Faulkner University (AL) on Thursday night and visits the University of Mobile (AL) on Saturday afternoon.
GOLF
ANDREW LUTJENS — Georgia College & State University (So., Cartersville HS) … shot 76-78 (10-over) and tied for 69th individually as the Bobcats finished eighth of 14 teams on October 5-6 at the Georgia Southwestern Hurricane Invitational held at Doublegate Country Club in Albany, Georgia. GCSU's next event is the Patriot Fall Classic on Monday and Tuesday (Oct. 19-20) at Patriot Golf Club at Grand Harbor, South Carolina.
CHRISTINA SURCEY — Lipscomb University (Jr., Cartersville resident; North Cobb Christian) … carded rounds of 74-75 (5-over) and tied for 41st place individually as the Bisons finished 15th of 17 teams on October 5-6 at the Mississippi State-hosted Ally Invitational held in West Point, Mississippi. Lipscomb hosts The Robbie Invitational on Monday and Tuesday (Oct. 12-13) at Temple Hills Country Club in Franklin, Tennessee.
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