Athletes Beyond Bartow: This week's updates on local pro and college athletes
May 6, 2024
Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com
This week’s edition of Athletes Beyond Bartow includes updates for the week ending Sunday, May 5. It highlights the contributions made by locals with their professional and collegiate teams across the nation.
Vic Beasley, Jr., a defensive end and outside linebacker for the United Football League’s Arlington Renegades, had his most productive game of the 2024 season but his team lost its sixth straight.
In addition, you will find updates from Minor League Baseball, the Basketball Super League, college softball, baseball, golf, and track and field.
MiLB
MASON BARNETT — Northwest Arkansas Naturals (3rd-yr. pro; Kansas City Royals Double-A affiliate; Auburn; Cartersville HS) … made a five-inning start last Wednesday for a no-decision in an eventual 6-5 home loss to the Wichita Wind Surge. Barnett allowed two earned runs on three hits, one walk, and one hit batsman. He struck out seven facing 20 batters. The Naturals (12-13) went 3-2 last week against Wichita and have a six-game home series on Tuesday through Sunday with the Springfield Cardinals.
LOGAN MARTIN — Columbia Fireflies (2nd-yr. pro; Kansas City Royals Single-A affiliate; Kentucky; Cartersville HS) …. rainouts this past Saturday and Sunday interrupted Martin’s pitching rotation last week. The Fireflies (13-11) host the Salem Red Sox for a six-game series on Tuesday through Sunday.
ANTHONY SEIGLER — Somerset Patriots (7th-yr. pro; NY Yankees Double-A affiliate; Cartersville HS) … made five starts at second base last week in a home series with the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. Seigler was 3-for-16 at the plate with one double and one walk. The Patriots (12-14) have a six-game series on Tuesday through Sunday at the Altoona Curve.
UFL
VIC BEASLEY, JR. — Arlington Renegades (10th-yr. pro; Clemson; Adairsville HS) … had his most productive game of the season with four total tackles including one sack but the Renegades lost this past Sunday at the Michigan Panthers, 28-27. Arlington (0-6) hosts the Memphis Showboats on Saturday at noon.
BASKETBALL SUPER LEAGUE
A.J. MOSBY, JR. — Sudbury Five (6th-yr. pro; Alcorn State; Cartersville HS) … scored 22 points with six assists, five rebounds, and two steals in The Five’s first playoff game this past Saturday. Sudbury lost 106-101 at the London Lightning and will host Game 2 in the best-of-five series on Monday night. Game 3 is on Wednesday in London. Game 4 and Game 5 (if needed) will be a home game for The Five on Friday and the series will wrap in London on Sunday.
SOFTBALL
ANSLEY EVANS — Reinhardt University (Jr., Woodland HS) … went 4-for-10 with two walks, two runs scored, and three RBIs as the Eagles went 4-0 to win the Appalachian Athletic Conference tournament in Kingsport, Tennessee. RU had tourney wins over Bryan, Brenau, and two over Tennessee Wesleyan. The Eagles (42-8) await their NAIA Opening Round double-elimination tournament assignment to be announced on Tuesday. The Opening Round will be May 13-16.
ALYSSA JARRETT — Piedmont University (Fr., Adairsville HS) … was entered defensively at catcher in the sixth inning last Friday in a 4-2 loss to Maryville College (Tenn.) at the Collegiate Conference of the South Tournament in Birmingham. Piedmont finished the season with an 18-21 record. Jarrett his .233 with three RBIs in her freshman season in 30 at-bats. She had a .966 fielding percentage in 58 defensive chances.
SADYE JOHNSON — University of North Georgia (Jr., Adairsville HS) … entered as a pinch hitter and remained in the game as the designated hitter in an 8-2 conference tournament home loss to Columbus State University this past Saturday. She was 0-for-2. 6th-ranked UNG (47-10) lost the best-of-three Peach Belt Conference championship series to the Cougars. The Nighthawks await their NCAA D2 Regional assignment. The regionals begin on Friday.
ERYN LEE — Reinhardt University (So., Cass HS) … started all four of the Eagles’ Appalachian Athletic Conference tournament games last week in Kingsport, Tennessee. Reinhardt defeated Bryan, Brenau, and Tennessee Wesleyan twice to win the tournament title. Lee was 4-for-12 at the plate including a walk, six runs scored, and three RBIs. She also stole a base. Reinhardt (42-8) will be assigned to an NAIA Opening Round double-elimination tournament on Tuesday. The national tournament begins May 13-16.
AVA PERKINS — Lee University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … appeared as a pinch hitter last Wednesday in a 6-5 Gulf South Conference tournament loss to Mississippi College in Oxford, Alabama. The Flames were eliminated in two straight games and finished the season 20-27. Perkins hit .304 with four homers and 13 RBIs in 46 official at-bats and 60 plate appearances this season. She also pitched 2-⅔ innings with a 13.12 ERA.
BASEBALL
HARRISON CHILDERS — Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (Fr., Cartersville HS) … hit a solo homer and was 2-for-5 in an 8-6 home loss to Gordon State College last Thursday. The Stallions (18-29) begin the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association tournament on Monday against East Georgia State. The tournament continues through Thursday at Georgia Highlands College.
MICAH EARWOOD — Georgia State University (So., Cartersville HS) … gave up four earned runs on three hits, one walk, and one hit batsman and was charged with the pitching loss last Tuesday at home against Jacksonville State. He recorded two outs including one strikeout. The Panthers (23-26) have a three-game Sun Belt Conference series at Coastal Carolina on Friday through Sunday.
COLIN EATON — Gordon State College (So., Cartersville HS) … made a ninth-inning relief appearance last Thursday at ABAC, retired just one batter, and picked up the pitching victory in an 8-6, 10-inning win. The Highlanders (31-20, 17-8) will be the No. 2 seed this week at the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association tournament in Cartersville at Georgia Highlands. Gordon plays the South Georgia State/Andrew College winner on Tuesday. The tournament continues through Thursday.
KENNY JINKS — Wheeling University (R-Sr., Woodland HS) … made a four-inning pitching start with no decision last Friday in an eventual 15-1 home win over West Liberty University. The lefty allowed one earned run on three hits and struck out 10 of 15 batters faced. The Cardinals (25-24, 13-15 Mountain East Conference) play the University of Charleston on Wednesday in the first round of the MEC Tournament at GoMart Ballpark in Charleston, West Virginia.
DREW ROTHSCHILD — Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (So., Cartersville HS) … went 2-for-10 including one double, one walk, and one run scored last week in losses to East Georgia and Gordon State. The Stallions (18-29) begin the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association tournament on Monday against East Georgia State. The tournament continues through Thursday at Georgia Highlands College.
TREY SCOTT — Alabama A&M University (Jr., Cass HS) … retired the six outs of the fourth and fifth innings last Thursday in a 35-1 loss at Austin Peay. Scott was responsible for seven earned runs on five hits and three walks. He struck out three. The Bulldogs (12-32, 8-14 SWAC) visit Mississippi Valley State for conference games Friday through Sunday.
SCOTTY SMITH — Covenant College (Jr., Woodland HS) … made a 2-⅓ inning pitching start and was tagged with the loss last Thursday at Berea College (Ky.). He allowed five earned runs on five hits, four walks, and one hit batsman while striking out one in an eventual 17-8 loss. The Scots (16-24, 7-11 Collegiate Conference of the South) will play in the CCS Tournament that runs Wednesday through Saturday at Maryville College (Tenn.).
STEVEN SPELL — Young Harris College (Grad student, Cass HS) … went 6-for-18 in five games last week. The Mountain Lions lost three times to Belmont Abbey, beat Barton College, and lost to Erskine College. They went 1-2 and were eliminated at the Conference Carolinas Tournament. Spell’s offensive week included one walk, one double, and two runs scored. He has a .321 batting average this season in 52 starts and 190 official at-bats. Spell has 18 extra-base hits, three homers, and 39 RBIs. YHC (39-13, 22-8) awaits its post-season fate and the NCAA D2 Baseball selection announcement on May 12.
PRESTON WELCHEL — Cumberland University (Jr., Cartersville HS) … went 3-for-11 last week in two home games and one tournament game against Lindsey Wilson College (Ky.). The 6-5 loss on Wednesday ended the Phoenix season. Welchel had one walk and one RBI in the three games. He had a .301 batting average this season in 46 games (38 starts) and 147 official at-bats. He hit 15 homers and had 47 RBIs slugging .621 and a .438 on-base percentage. CU finished the season with a 22-28 record.
COHEN WILBANKS — Georgia Gwinnett College (Jr., Cartersville HS) … made home starts last Wednesday against Carolina University (NC) in a regular season game and Sunday against College of the Ozarks (AR) in the conference tournament. He was 3-for-7 with one walk and one RBI. The Grizzlies (46-6) are hosting the Continental Athletic Conference tournament that continues through Tuesday.
JORDAN WILKIE — Augusta University (Sr., Cartersville HS) … made a conference playoff start last Friday at Georgia College as the Jaguars lost 8-0 to the Bobcats. Wilkie was 0-for-2. Augusta finished the season with a 24-27 record. He played in 30 games and made 22 starts this season. He had a .187 batting average in 75 official at-bats and 87 plate appearances. He hit one home run and had eight RBIs. He hit .317 in 2022 with one homer and 23 RBIs. He also batted .292 in 2023 with three homers and 15 RBIs.
TRACK AND FIELD
DANIELLE THAYER — Augusta University (Fr., Woodland HS) … finished ninth in the 3000-meter steeplechase (12:38.61) at the Peach Belt Conference Outdoor Championships April 29-30 in Daytona Beach, Florida. The Lady Jaguars finished fifth.
GOLF
BUCK BRUMLOW — University of Georgia (Jr., Cartersville HS) … the Bulldogs will be the No. 4 seed for the NCAA Austin Regional on May 13-15 at the University of Texas Golf Club. Joining UGA will be Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas, Wake Forest, Notre Dame, UNC-Greensboro, BYU, Utah, San Jose State, Grand Canyon, Arkansas State, and Kansas City. The top five teams from each of six regionals will advance to the 30-team NCAA Championship at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California from May 24-29. The lowest-scoring individual not on a qualifying team also advances. Brumlow has played in all nine events for Georgia this season with a 71.37 scoring average across 27 rounds. His score has counted in 23 of his 27 rounds.
JAKE LAWSON — Grand Canyon University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … Lawson was not one of the active participants but is a member of the Antelopes’ golf team that has qualified for the NCAA Austin Regional. GCU won a second consecutive Western Athletic Conference title on April 26-28 in Payson, Arizona.
