Shining at the Next Level: November 11-17, 2019
New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties produce a large number of athletes that continue their careers at the next level. Each week, this list will feature a number of area athletes who are finding success in the college ranks.
Check back for weekly updates each Monday.
FOOTBALL
***Full list of area football players in college***
Sr. QB Burke Estes, Randolph-Macon (2016 New Hanover grad): In his final regular season home contest, Estes led the Yellow Jackets to a 45-3 victory over Hampden-Sydney by going 15 of 17 for 218 yards and two touchdowns.
R-Sr. FB Daniel McRainey, Wingate (2015 West Brunswick grad): Starter at fullback helped the Bulldogs rush for 279 yards on 38 attempts (7.3 average) in Saturday’s 64-34 road victory over Mars Hill.
Soph. P Michael Rivers, N.C. A&T (2018 North Brunswick grad): Punted three times for an average of 45.3 yards and one inside the 20 in Saturday’s dominant 47-17 victory over Bethune-Cookman.
R-Jr. OL Joe Sculthorpe, N.C. State (2016 Topsail grad): Starting left guard helped the Wolfpack finish with 377 yards of total offense in a 34-20 home loss to Louisville on Saturday.
MEN’S BASKETBALL
***Full list of area men’s basketball players in college***
Soph. G/F Josh Aldrich, USC Upstate (2018 New Hanover grad): Averaged 9.5 points and 4 rebounds while shooting 54 percent from the field (7 of 13) in games against N.C. Central and Virginia Tech.
New Hanover graduate Josh Aldrich now plays basketball at USC Upstate. [USC Upstate Athletics]
Sr. F/C Mitch Layton, N.C. Wesleyan (2016 North Brunswick grad): In Sunday’s 67-50 loss to Guilford, Layton went 4 of 8 from the field for 10 points and also added 8 rebounds in 28 minutes of action.
MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY
***Full list of area men’s cross country runners in college***
R-Jr. Robinson Snider, Mississippi (2016 Hoggard grad): Helped the Rebels win their fourth NCAA South Region title in six years by completing the 10K course in Tallahassee, Fla. in 31:57.7 to earn a 61st-place finish.
VOLLEYBALL
***Full list of area volleyball players in college***
Fr. S Julianna Askew, North Florida (2019 Ashley grad): In the final regular two season matches, Askew finished with 92 assists, 10 digs and four blocks. She had a double-double with 49 assists and 10 digs in a five-set victory over North Alabama on Sunday.
Soph. MB Bethany Henry, Hoggard (2018 Hoggard grad): In Thursday’s sweep over Elizabeth City State, Henry hit .500 with seven kills.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
***Full list of area women’s basketball players in college***
Jr. G Ayonna Cotten, Mississippi Valley St. (2017 New Hanover grad): Scored 11 points to go along with a team-best six assists and four rebounds in a 72-66 loss to Murray State on Wednesday.
Soph. G Azariah Fields, Mount Olive (2018 New Hanover grad): In games against St. Augustine’s (70-68 win on Wednesday) and Johnson C. Smith (79-65 loss on Saturday), Fields averaged 18 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3 assists and 2.5 steals.
WOMEN’S SWIMMING
***Full list of area swimmers in college***
Fr. Brenna Divoky, Campbell (2019 Ashley grad): Won the 100 breaststroke (1:11.94) and 200 breaststroke (2:34.45) to help the Camels defeat Barton on Saturday.
Ashley graduate Brenna Divoky now swims at Campbell. [Tim Hower/Coastal Preps]
WRESTLING
Jr. Jonathan Miller, UNC Pembroke (2015 Laney grad): Was the only Brave to earn a victory in a 40-3 loss to N.C. State on Sunday. Miller defeated John Devine by a 10-5 decision at 141 pounds.
