Baldwin County has always been full of athletic talent, and a plethora of players from the area have gone on to have successful careers at the collegiate and/or professional level.
So in this …
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Baldwin County has always been full of athletic talent, and a plethora of players from the area have gone on to have successful careers at the collegiate and/or professional level.
So in this weekly series, I’ll be highlighting how former local stars fared each week, breaking down their performances and how their respective careers are progressing.
If I’ve missed anybody that I should be including, don’t hesitate to contact parker@gulfcoastmedia.com and I’ll add them to the list.
In this week’s edition, we take a look at Spanish Fort’s Carl Fauntroy starring for ULM, Fairhope’s Baxter Friedman being named Gulf South Conference Runner of the Week for Mississippi College and more:
Mississippi College Choctaws | Cross Country | Redshirt-Senior
High School: Fairhope Pirates
Personal Stats: Named Gulf South Conference Runner of the Week
A former Pirate, Friedman is a veteran of the Mississippi College cross country program and is having his best season to date this fall.
The redshirt-senior was named the Gulf South Conference's Runner of the Week recently and was also tabbed as a top runner to watch within the league.
Mississippi State Bulldogs | Running Back | Redshirt-Freshman
High School: Gulf Shores Dolphins
Previous Game(s): 38-13 W @ Minnesota Golden Gophers
Personal Stats: 11 carries, 34 rushing yards
After producing a breakout performance to open the season against ULM, Wilson continued to be a reliable runner in a rare trip up north.
Through two games, it appears that the former Dolphin has solidified himself as the No. 2 option to Fluff Bothwell in the Bulldogs’ backfield.
Next Game: @ South Carolina Gamecocks | 3:15 p.m. | Saturday, Sept. 19
Kolin Wilson
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NC State Wolfpack | Safety | Junior
High School: Gulf Shores Dolphins
Previous Game: 73-0 W vs. Richmond Spiders
Personal Stats: 2 tackles
Following a bye week, Royal got involved in a pair of tackles against the Spiders as the Wolfpack got back on the right track.
An important date with SEC foe Vanderbilt now looms…
Next Game: @ Vanderbilt Commodores | 11:45 a.m. | Saturday, Sept. 19
NC State Wolfpack | Running Back | Freshman
High School: St. Michael Cardinals
Previous Game(s): 73-0 W vs. Richmond Spiders
Personal Stats: 1 carry, 13 rushing yards
In his first action for the Wolfpack, Moss made an immediate impact with a first-down carry against the Spiders.
Next Game: @ Vanderbilt Commodores | 11:45 a.m. | Saturday, Sept. 19
Noah Moss
NC State Athletics
NC State Wolfpack | Linebacker | Junior
High School: Spanish Fort Toros
Previous Game(s): 73-0 W vs. Richmond Spiders
Personal Stats: 2 tackles
Beginning his second year with the Wolfpack after originally transferring from Alabama, Dixon recorded two tackles against the Spiders.
Next Game: @ Vanderbilt Commodores | 11:45 a.m. | Saturday, Sept. 19
Jacksonville State Gamecocks | Quarterback | Redshirt-Junior
High School: Fairhope Pirates
Previous Game: 29-27 (4OT) L @ Ohio Bobcats
Personal Stats: 265 passing yards, 75% completion, 29 carries, 120 rushing yards, 1 catch, 14 receiving yards, 2 total touchdowns
Creel literally did it all against the Bobcats, as he diced up Ohio with his arm and legs while also even hauling in a reception on a trick play.
But the former Pirates’ Herculean effort wasn’t enough to prevent JSU from falling in a four-overtime thriller.
The Gamecocks will now look to bounce back with a two-game homestand looming.
Next Game: vs. Georgia Southern Eagles | 6:00 p.m. | Saturday, Sept. 19
Miami (OH) Redhawks | Linebacker | Redshirt-Senior
High School: Fairhope Pirates
Previous Game(s): 45-7 W vs. Holy Cross Crusaders
Personal Stats: 4 tackles, 1 tackle for loss
Myrick finished second on the team in tackles against the Crusaders.
A rivalry showdown with in-state foe Cincinnati now awaits the Redhawks.
Next Game: @ Cincinnati Bearcats | 2:30 p.m. | Saturday, Sept. 19
Blayne Myrick (15)
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UAB Blazers | Wide Receiver | Redshirt-Senior
High School: Baldwin County Tigers
Previous Game(s): 26-20 W vs. Louisian-Monroe Warhawks
Personal Stats: 1 catch, 11 receiving yards
Following a standout performance against Illinois, Mims hauled in a first-down catch during the Blazers’ home opener.
Next Game: @ Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns | 7:00 p.m. | Saturday, Sept. 19
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks | Safety | Fifth-Year
High School: Spanish Fort Toros
Previous Game(s): 26-20 L @ UAB Blazers
Personal Stats: 8 tackles, 1 sack, 1 interception
Fauntroy starred against his former college team, as he finished third on ULM in tackles, recorded the second interception of his career (shown here) and sacked a quarterback for the first time.
Likely playing inspired against UAB, Fauntroy put his full skillset on display and is on track to post the best numbers of his career during his final season.
Next Game: vs. Southeast Louisiana Lions | 3:30 p.m. | Saturday, Sept. 19
Alabama State Hornets | Wide Receiver | Sophomore
High School: Spanish Fort Toros
Previous Game(s): 34-17 L @ Troy Trojans
Personal Stats: 2 catches, 24 receiving yards, 2 kickoff return, 30 return yards, 1 punt return, 5 return yards
Hixon made an impact in two phases of the game, and ASU put up a strong fight as a major underdog at Troy.
The Hornets will now enjoy an off week.
Next Game: vs. Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils | 5:00 p.m. | Saturday, Sept. 26
Southeast Louisiana Lions | Defensive Back | Redshirt-Freshman
High School: Gulf Shores Dolphins
Previous Game: 30-25 W vs. North Alabama Lions
Personal Stats: 9 tackles
After posting double-digit tackles through his first two games, Byrd continued his strong start to the season with nine more against the Lions of UNA.
Next Game: @ Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks | 3:30 p.m. | Saturday, Sept. 19
West Alabama Tigers | Linebacker | Graduate Student
High School: Baldwin County Tigers
Previous Game(s): 24-23 W vs. Pittsburgh State Gorillas
Personal Stats: 2 tackles, 1 sack, 1 quarterback hurry
Williams came up with a sack against the nationally ranked Gorillas, and the result moves the Tigers to 3-0 on the season.
Next Game: vs. North Greenville Trailblazers | 6:00 p.m. | Saturday, Sept. 19
Miles College Bears | Edge Rusher | Redshirt-Sophomore
High School: Gulf Shores Dolphins
Previous Game(s): 36-20 L vs. Edward Waters Tigers
Personal Stats: 3 tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss, 1 fumble recovery, 1 pass breakup, 2 quarterback hurries
Lowe flew all over the field against Edward Waters and continued to stuff the stat sheet as a result.
Next Game: @ Clark Atlanta Panthers | 5:00 p.m. | Saturday, Sept. 19
Miles College Bears | Wide Receiver | Freshman
High School: Daphne Trojans
Previous Game(s): 36-20 L vs. Edward Waters Tigers
Personal Stats: 2 catches, 39 receiving yards
Gardner hauled in a pair of passes against the Tigers.
Next Game: @ Clark Atlanta Panthers | 5:00 p.m. | Saturday, Sept. 19
Huntingdon College Hawks | Linebacker | Senior
High School: Gulf Shores Dolphins
Previous Game(s): 26-20 W @ Hendrix College Warriors
Personal Stats: 2 tackles, 1 tackle for loss
Cooper got involved on a pair of tackles and brought a ball-carrier down behind the line of scrimmage against Hendrix College.
Next Game: @ McMurry Warhawks | 1:00 p.m. | Saturday, Sept. 19
Huntingdon College Hawks | Linebacker | Freshman
High School: Orange Beach Makos
Previous Game(s): 26-20 W @ Hendrix College Warriors
Personal Stats: 4 tackles, 1 pass breakup
Brunick took part in four tackles and even broke up a pass against the Warriors.
Next Game: @ McMurry Warhawks | 1:00 p.m. | Saturday, Sept. 19
