Athletes Beyond Bartow: Updates on contributions by three dozen local athletes across the nation

November 10, 2025 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com

November is a transitional month in college athletics, as Fall sports begin to wind down and Winter sports get underway. This week’s update on pro and college athletes reports contributions from three dozen athletes in five sports.

NFL

TREVOR LAWRENCE — Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL, 5th-year pro; Clemson; Cartersville HS) …completed 13 of 23 passes for 158 yards and one touchdown with one interception this past Sunday as Jacksonville lost at the Houston Texans, 36-29. Lawrence also had five rushing attempts for 35 yards. The Jaguars (5-4) host the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.

FOOTBALL

JOHNATHAN CLINE — East Tennessee State University (R-So., Cartersville HS) … was part of an offensive line rotation that helped generate 600 yards of total offense in a 38-14 win last Saturday at Samford University. The Buccaneers (5-5, 3-3 Southern Conference) visit 24th-ranked Western Carolina University on Saturday.

CARLOS DEL RIO-WILSON — Marshall University (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … completed 16 of 35 pass attempts for 154 yards and one touchdown in a 35-23 home loss to James Madison University this past Saturday. He also had 73 rushing yards on 23 attempts. The Thundering Herd (4-5) visits Atlanta on Saturday to play Georgia State University.

TOKYO GORDON — Sam Houston State University (Jr., Adairsville HS) … made two tackles this past Saturday as the Bearkats picked up their first win of the season at Oregon State, 21-17. Sam Houston State (1-8, 0-5 Conference USA) hosts Delaware on Saturday night.

DEVIN HENDERSON — Liberty University (R-Fr., Cass HS) … made one tackle and broke up one pass this past Saturday in the Flames’ 21-17 home loss to Missouri State. Liberty (4-5, 3-2 Conference USA) visits Miami on Saturday to face Florida International University.

KEVIN HENDERSON — University of Findlay (So., Cass HS) … made seven tackles this past Saturday in the 9th-ranked Oilers’ 14-3 win at 15th-ranked Ashland University (OH). Findlay (10-0, 8-0 Great Midwest Athletic Conference) hosts Tiffin University (OH) on Saturday.

SHADRE HURST — Tulane University (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … a starting guard on the Green Wave’s offensive line that helped produce 435 total yards in a 38-32 win at then 23rd-ranked Memphis. Tulane (7-2, 4-1 American Athletic Conference) hosts Florida Atlantic University on Saturday.

KHRISTIAN LANDO — Jacksonville State University (R-Fr., Cartersville HS) … rushed for eight yards on four carries this past Saturday in the Gamecocks’ 30-27 win at UTEP. Jax State (6-3, 5-0 Conference USA) hosts Kennesaw State on Saturday night.

TYLER MARTIN — Berry College (Sr., Cass HS) … a starter on the Vikings’ offensive line that helped produce 395 yards of total offense this past Saturday in a 36-7 home win over Maryville College (TN). The victory locked up the SAA conference championship and an NCAA D-III playoff berth. Seventeenth-ranked Berry (8-1, 6-0 Southern Athletic Association) travels to Georgetown, Texas to play at Southwestern University (TX) on Saturday.

ZAY NALLS — Anderson University (Fr., Adairsville HS) … made two tackles this past Saturday in the Trojans’ 44-20 loss at Catawba College (NC). Anderson finished the season with a 5-6 record overall and was 3-6 in South Atlantic Conference games. 

JAKE PARKER — Cumberland University (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … completed 24 of 37 passes for 388 yards and three touchdowns this past Saturday, but the Phoenix lost 56-37 at 9th-ranked Lindsey Wilson College (KY). Parker also rushed for 77 yards on 14 attempts. Cumberland (6-4, 2-3 Mid-South Conference) completes its regular season at home Saturday against Faulkner University (AL).

SAM PHILLIPS — University of Iowa (Sr., Cartersville HS) … had one catch for 12 yards this past Saturday in an 18-16 home loss to 7th-ranked Oregon. The Hawkeyes (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten) travel to Los Angeles for a matchup with 17th-ranked USC on Saturday.

DEVONTE ROSS — Penn State University (Sr., Cartersville HS) … was targeted four times, but did not have a reception this past Saturday in the Nittany Lions’ 27-24 home loss to 2nd-ranked Indiana. Penn State (3-6, 0-6 Big Ten) visits Michigan State on Saturday.

STEPHEN ROWSER — Morehouse College (So., Cartersville HS) … made five solo tackles, including one for an eight yard loss this past Saturday during the Maroon Tigers’ 48-45 loss at Clark Atlanta University. Morehouse finished the season with a 3-7 record and was 3-5 in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

BRAXTON RYAN — Kentucky Wesleyan College (Fr., Adairsville HS) … a starter on the Panthers’ offensive line that helped generate 162 total yards this past Saturday in a 27-9 loss at Lake Erie College (OH). Wesleyan (0-10, 0-8 Great Midwest Athletic Conference) hosts Thomas More University (KY). 

MALACHI TOLIVER — University of Georgia (R-Fr., Cartersville HS) … saw his first collegiate action this past Saturday during the 5th-ranked Bulldogs’ 41-21 win at Mississippi State. He became part of an offensive line rotation that helped produce over 300 rushing yards and 567 total yards in the victory. Georgia (8-1, 6-1 Southeastern Conference) hosts Texas on Saturday night in Athens. 

SACOVIE WHITE-HELTON — University of Georgia (R-Fr., Cass HS) … had one reception for two yards and returned one punt 19 yards this past Saturday in the 5th-ranked Bulldogs’ 41-21 victory at Mississippi State. UGA (8-1, 6-1 Southeastern Conference) entertains the University of Texas on Saturday night in Athens. 

IAN WILLIAMS — University of Memphis (Fr., Cass HS) … saw action but did not have a stat line in the Tigers’ home loss this past Saturday to Tulane, 38-32. Memphis (8-2, 4-2 American Athletic Conference) visits East Carolina on Saturday.

FISHING

COOPER MOON — University of Montevallo (Fr., Cartersville HS) … became the first Georgian named to the USAngling Youth Bass Team and will compete in December in the Tri-Nations Cup in South Africa. Moon was selected for the international competition following a win with partner Carson Holbert at the Abu Garcia High School Championship. The U.S. Team of 13 anglers will compete against South Africa and Zimbabwe for the Tri-Nations Cup at Loskop Dam in Mpumalanga, South Africa. 

CROSS COUNTRY

DANIELLE THAYER — Augusta University (Jr., Woodland HS) … finished 28th with a personal best 23:18.44 6K at the 2025 NCAA D-II Southeast Region Cross Country Championship this past Saturday in Wingate, North Carolina. The 8th-ranked Lady Jaguars finished fifth in the region behind Wingate University (NC), Catawba College (NC), Flagler College (FL), and Anderson University (SC). Only the top three teams advanced to the NCAA D-II Championship in Kenosha, Wisconsin on November 22, plus eight at-large selections from the eight regional races.

WRESTLING

COLTON BISHOP — Reinhardt University (Sr., Woodland HS) … went 2-2 in his bouts at 125 pounds at the University of the Cumberlands Open on November 1. Reinhardt heads to Marietta for the Life University Open on November 22.

LEE CAMP — Reinhardt University (So., Cass HS) … had a medical withdrawal at the University of the Cumberlands Open on November 1 after going 2-1 in his matches at 133 pounds. The Eagles compete at the Life University Open on November 22.

CHAMP HIGDON — Lander University (Jr., Woodland HS) … went 2-2 in his 184-pound bouts this past Sunday at the Georgia Open hosted by Emmanuel University (GA). The Bearcats will wrestle Coker College and UNC Pembroke in Hartsville, South Carolina, on Thursday and will face Campbell University on Saturday on the USS Yorktown in Charleston.

EAIDEN NEAL — Reinhardt University (So., Cartersville HS) … went 1-2 in his bouts at 133 pounds at the University of the Cumberlands Open on November 1. Next on the Reinhardt schedule is the Life University Open on November 22.

KRIECG ROE — Lindsey Wilson College (Fr., Cass HS) … went 4-2 and placed sixth this past Saturday at the Millikin Open in Decatur, Illinois. The Blue Raiders will compete at the Grand View Open on Saturday in Des Moines, Iowa.

HAYDEN SANTORA — Reinhardt University (So., Woodland HS) … went 2-1 before a medical withdrawal at the University of the Cumberlands Open on November 1. He also lost his bout at 165 pounds this past Saturday as the Eagles dropped a home dual with Southeastern University (FL), 32-7. Next on the Reinhardt schedule is the Life University Open on November 22.

BASKETBALL

NA’YEL CAMPER — Reinhardt University (So., Cartersville HS) … started at guard and scored 11 points with seven rebounds, one blocked shot, one steal, and one assist last Thursday in a 68-55 loss at Faulkner University (AL). The Eagles (0-1) host Tennessee Wesleyan on Wednesday before visiting Lindsey Wilson College (KY) and Campbellsville (KY) this weekend.

SENAI CAMPER — Montreat College (Fr., Cartersville HS) … in the Cavaliers’ first five games, Camper has made one start and averaged 12 minutes of court time. She has averaged 2.8 points and two rebounds as Montreat went 2-3 with wins over Carolina University (NC) and Oakland City University (IN), but suffered losses to Brescia University (KY), William Carey University (MS), and Faulkner University (AL).

CLAIRE DAVIS — University of North Florida (Sr., Cass HS) … logged six minutes of court time, but had no additional stat line in the Ospreys 96-62 loss November 3 at the University of Florida. UNF (1-1) also had a 70-67 home win November 5 over Palm Beach Atlantic University. The Ospreys play at Tulane University on Wednesday and the University of South Alaama on Friday.

JA’KA’YAH DRAUGHN — Brewton Parker Christian University (So., Cartersville HS) … started each of the Barons’ first four games, averaging 4.8 points and 2.3 rebounds as BPCU suffered losses to Fisk University (AL), Stillman College (AL), Southeastern University (FL), and St. Thomas University (FL). The Lady Barons (0-4) will play Freed-Hardeman University (TN) and Xavier University of Louisiana on Friday and Saturday in Marietta.

ZION HAYES — Vincennes University (So., Cass HS) … made starts and averaged 10 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and 1.5 steals as the Trailblazers beat Owens CC, but lost at Mineral Area College on November 1 and 4. Vincennes (3-1) also had wins this past Friday and Saturday at Richard Daley College and Olive-Harvey College, but statistics were not available.

HALEY JOHNSON — Reinhardt University (Sr., Cass HS) … scored two points and added two rebounds last Thursday in the Eagles’ 68-55 loss at Faulkner University (AL). Reinhardt (0-1) hosts Tennessee Wesleyan on Wednesday, then travels to Lindsey Wilson College (KY) and Campbellsville (KY) on Saturday and Sunday.

KEARA McDANIEL — Toccoa Falls College (Sr., Cass HS) … a starter for the Screamin’ Eagles in their initial six games, she has averaged slightly over four points and three rebounds. Toccoa Falls has secured victories against Columbia International University (SC) and Welch College (TN), while experiencing defeats against Georgia Gwinnett College, Brenau University, both at home and away, and Truett-McConnell University. The Eagles, with a record of 2-4, will host Columbia International on Tuesday and then travel to Cumberland University (TN) on Friday.

MEGAN SCHULTZ — Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (So., Woodland HS) … made starts in the Fillies’ first three games and totaled six points, 12 rebounds, two assists, and one blocked shot. ABAC (1-2) lost to Warner University (FL) and Spartanburg Methodist College (SC), but beat Beacon College. The Fillies visit Georgia Gwinnett College on Saturday.

LONDAISHA SMITH — Reinhardt University (Sr., Cass HS) … started at forward and scored 17 points with five rebounds, one steal, and one assist in a 68-55 loss at Faulkner University (AL) last Thursday. The Eagles (0-1) host Tennessee Wesleyan on Wednesday before visiting Lindsey Wilson College (KY) and Campbellsville (KY) this weekend.

ALISSA WINTERS — Truett McConnell University (So., Adairsville HS) … started the Bears’ first three games, averaging 3.7 points and 1.7 rebounds. She also totaled two assists, four steals, and had one blocked shot as TMU (1-2) beat Toccoa Falls College, but lost to Talladega College (AL) and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (AZ). The Bears visit Bryan College (TN) on Wednesday and host Johnson University (TN) on Saturday.

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