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2017 Wingate University Football Schedule Inside Wingate University Football South Atlantic Conference 3, 57, 70 DATE OPPONENT TIME SITE 2017 Season Outlook 4-5 Sep 2 at Johnson C. Smith 6 p.m. Charlotte, N.C. Player Profiles 6-36 Special Olympics 36 Sept 9 at Fayetteville State 6 p.m. Fayetteville, N.C. 2017 Team Picture 38 Sept 16 *CARSON-NEWMAN 6 p.m. WINGATE Head Coach Joe Reich 40-41 (Family Weekend/Patriots’ Day) Coaching Staff 42-50 Sept 23 *at Lenoir-Rhyne 7 p.m. Hickory, N.C. 2016 Game Summaries 51 Oct 7 UNC PEMBROKE 6 p.m. WINGATE Athletic Excellence Award 52 (Church Youth Day/Go4TheGoal) Wingate Athletics 54 SAC Scholar Athletes 56 Oct 14 *at Catawba 1:30 p.m. Salisbury, N.C. Athletic Department 58 Oct 21 *at Mars Hill 1:30 p.m. Mars Hill, N.C. 2016 Statistics 60 Oct 28 *NEWBERRY 6 p.m. WINGATE Academic All-America® 62 Nov 4 *LIMESTONE 6 p.m. WINGATE Bulldog Club 64 (Homecoming/Senior Day/Hall of Fame) Honors and Awards 65 Bulldog Helping Hands 66 Nov 11 *at Tusculum 1:30 p.m. Greeneville,Tenn. Year-by-Year Leaders 67 *Denotes South Atlantic Conference games Endowed Scholarships 68-69 HOME GAMES BOLD TYPE,ALL CAPS Advertisement Directory 72 The 2017 Game-Day Program was designed and edited by (All times listed are Eastern times; Dates and times are subject to change without notice.) Associate Director of Media Relations Hugh Patton, with the For more info on Bulldog athletics, visit the Wingate University website at assistance of David Sherwood.Ad sales by Wayne Shadrick. www.wingatebulldogs.com Cover designed by Ryan Brown. Printing by Total Graphics. Wingate announces ESPN3 schedule smartphones, tablets and connected devices through for fall of 2017 WatchESPN.The network is currently available nation- wide at no additional cost to fans who receive their high- Bristol, Conn.-----Wingate University will begin its third speed Internet connection or video subscription from an year of the streaming agreement with ESPN3 this fall, affiliated service provider. It is also available at no cost to starting Aug. 31 when the defending champion men’s soc- U.S. college students and U.S.-based military personnel via cer team hosts Saint Leo at Pride Park.Wingate will have computers, smartphones and tablets connected to on- 30 events on ESPN3 in the fall of 2017.The agreement campus educational and on-base military broadband and with ESPN – a first for exclusive national streaming rights Wi-Fi networks. for a Division II school – began in the fall of 2015. More than 120 Wingate contests have streamed on ESPN3 over The Wingate Sports Network will continue to produce the last two seasons.Wingate's winter and spring events all of its on-campus events. Brown will lead the on ESPN3 will be released later this year. production crew while continuing to fulfill on-air duties. Wingate Assistant Director of Broadcasting & Video "After a successful and rewarding second year in the Productions Jeff Jezewski will also help produce events agreement with ESPN, we are excited to begin year and handle play-by-play duties.The rest of the duties, three," Wingate University Director of Broadcasting including technical directors, replay technicians, graphics Ryan Brown says. "The national coverage our teams operators and camera operators, will continue to be filled received on the ESPN platform was unmatched in by Wingate students.All four Wingate football games will Division II and we look forward to producing more be on ESPN3 this fall, starting with the home opener on events this year. In addition, our student staff will use Sept. 16. their experience from last year to further their skills in preparation for their future in the media and broadcast The Wingate Sports Network will provide additional field." video coverage of several contests that will not be shown on ESPN3. In addition, audio broadcasts will be available Bulldog fans can watch Wingate for all road football games in 2017. athletics on ESPN3 on computers, www.wingatebulldogs.com 1 WINGATE UNIVERSITY

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www.wingatebulldogs.com 3 2017 SEASON OUTLOOK Wingate University head football coach Joe Muckelvene, Adam Riley II and JT Stokes. Reich believes simplicity leads to success.As The big news for Whitaker…his entire offen- his Bulldogs approach their 2017 season, Reich sive line returns intact from the 2016 season. hopes his charges keep this philosophy in mind. Graduate student Cabell Cantrell and red- shirt senior Daniel Owens made the All-SAC "We must do things in the context of what we team last year. Redshirt junior Austin May are able to do," Reich says. "On offense, we joined his older teammates on the 2017 pre- must execute. On defense, we must run to the season All-SAC squad. Redshirt junior Jordan ball and make plays. On both sides of the ball, Kendrick and sophomores Bruce Dalton, we must play hard." Andrew Strickland and Connor Baroniunas each saw significant time last Any discussion of the Bulldogs' 2017 season year. begins with senior running backs Blake Hayes and Lawrence Pittman.A Harlon Hill Award Even with the departure of Wingate's entire nominee, Hayes was named first team All-SAC. 2016 defensive line, Reich believes the Bulldogs A 2017 WU team captain, Hayes posted 100.8 will fare well. "We are deep in every defensive rushing yards per game last year, thanks to his position, including the line," Reich says. "We 1109 total yards on 214 carries. He added 14 can go four-to-five players deep on the touchdowns, second on the league's charts to line…and the same at linebacker and in the teammate Pittman, who scored 15. secondary.We won't be as spectacular, but we are deeper." Pittman had one of the best individual starts to a season for any running back at the collegiate Team captain and senior Academic All-America level last year.Through the first six games of candidate Zack Singleton will lead the line- the 2016 campaign, Pittman rushed for 786 backers. Both Singleton and sophomore Elijah total yards on 133 carries before an injury Gilmore return with extensive experience. ended his season. Pittman and Hayes give Redshirt sophomore Robbie Wallace also Wingate one of the best one-two punches in returns at linebacker after missing the 2016 the nation. season.

Hayes and Pittman will provide leadership and On the defensive front, senior Auntrell Mack guidance to a new quarterback and a new sta- returns. He led the NCAA in fumble recover- ble of wide receivers. Reich says sophomore ies in 2014. Classmate Tevita Mafi will look quarterback James Whitaker is "a football to expand his game, while sophomores Jordon guy. It has been cool watching his evolution as Anderson and Cal Hanford saw important a quarterback and a leader on our team." minutes in 2016.Team captain Joe Kelly will lead the secondary, which features three With four-year All-SAC wide receiver Jordan returning starters (Kelly, Josh Shelton and Berry and stalwart pass catcher Joe Wallace Tim Longmire). concluding their eligibility,Whitaker will count on senior tight end and team captain Jake Jensen, along with a bevy of talented wide receivers, led by Malik Bledsoe, BJ 4 www.wingatebulldogs.com 2017 SEASON OUTLOOK

Reich believes the Bulldogs will build on the Preseason SACPoll momentum from the end of the 2016 season. "We have high expectations," Reich says. "We Team Points (1st place) played for the SAC title in the last game of the previous season. Everyone knows we were 1 Newberry 55 (6) close…but we haven't spent much time talking 2 Wingate 47 (1) about this.We want to control the things we can control…what we do on the field." 3 Mars Hill 42 (1) 4 Catawba 39 Coming out of preseason camp, Reich feels the Bulldogs have two big takeaways. "We wanted 5 Carson-Newman 33 James Whitaker to take command of the 6 Tusculum 26 offense," Reich says. "He fits smoothly into what we are trying to do.There have been 7 Lenoir-Rhyne 19 bumps along the way, but he handles himself Limestone 19 like a veteran."

Secondly, Reich is pleased with the depth the Preseason All-SAC Teams Bulldogs were able to develop during the 2017 FIRST TEAM OFFENSE FIRST TEAM DEFENSE preseason camp. "When we are healthy, we QB – Ivan Corbin, Limestone DL – Brian Bembry, Carson-Newman RB – Lawrence Pittman,Wingate DL – Jordan Hemingway, Catawba have pretty good depth," Reich says. "We have RB – Blake Hayes,Wingate DL – Josh Parker, Newberry RB – Antonio Wimbush, CN DL – Jamarcus Henderson, Newberry worked very hard to develop our depth…and WR – Markell Castle, Newberry LB – Kyle Kitchens, Catawba we believe our hard work is paying dividends." WR – Craig Rucker, Mars Hill LB – Will Elm, Newberry WR – Sam Mobley, Catawba OL – Bryce King, Mars Hill LB – Joe Blue, Newberry OL – Daniel Owens,Wingate LB – Trey Evans, Catawba OL – Cabell Cantrell,Wingate DB – Cris Page, Catawba OL – Quinzavious Sands, Catawba DB – Jay Boyd,Tusculum OL – Dakota Mozingo, Newberry DB – Joshua Simmons, Limestone TE – Baptiste Staggers, Newberry DB – Kyle Dugger, Lenoir-Rhyne PK – Brennan Lambert, Catawba P – Jonathan King, CN LS – Ian O'Grady,Tusculum RS – Jay Boyd,Tusculum SECOND TEAM DEFENSE DL – Montel Presley, CN SECOND TEAM OFFENSE DL – Trevor Bembry, Catawba QB – Reid Carlton, Catawba RB – Eamon Smart, Catawba DL – Britt Hastey,Tusculum RB – Nelson Brown, Lenoir-Rhyne DL – Colton Strickland,Tusculum RB – Tony Belle,Tusculum LB – Zack Singleton,Wingate WR – Lonnie Williams, CN LB – Michael Peppers, Catawba WR – D'Anta Fleming, Limestone LB – Raymond Hall, Limestone WR – Keshaun Taylor, Mars Hill LB - Jerjuan Edwards, Mars Hill OL – Jordan Seal, CN DB – Kameron Johnson,Wingate OL – Tyler Anderson, Newberry DB – Jeremy Addison, Catawba OL – Austin Turner, Newberry DB – Marcus Kincaid, Lenoir-Rhyne OL – Keveon Broadwater,Tusculum DB – PJ Brown, Limestone OL – Austin May,Wingate P – Hunter Cantrell,Tusculum TE – Kedar Bryant, Mars Hill TE – Jake Jensen,Wingate PK – Shea Rodgers, Newberry RS – Lonnie Willams, CN LS – Dawson Campbell, CN www.wingatebulldogs.com 5 WINGATE FOOTBALL Seniors Justin Adams Cabell Cantrell Class: Redshirt Sophomore Class: Graduate Student Position: DB Position: OL Height: 5-8 Weight: 180 Height: 6-5 Weight: 305 Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. Hometown: Walhalla, S.C. High School: East Mecklenburg High School: Walhalla Justin Adams did not play for the Bulldogs during the 2016 Cabell Cantrell is a three-year starter who has started at center, guard season...Played football for four years at East Mecklenburg High and tackle during career…Has started all but one game in his School...Was also a member of the3939 track and field team...Was an active career…Played 731 snaps…Graded7474 out at 85 percent overall (combining community servant during his scholastic years...Justin is the son of mental, technical and effort grades) with a 98 percent effort grade…20 Samuel Adams and Kimberly Adams. knockdowns…SAC Commissioner’s Honor Roll nod...Received the Most Improved award at Walhalla...An all-region choice his junior and senior seasons...Led the Razorbacks in knockdown blocks his final two years...A James Basham team captain...Received the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Heart Class: Senior of a Champion Award...Was a member of the Beta Club...He is the son of Position: DL Stephen and Elizabeth Cantrell...His brother (Nick Cantrell) played Height: 6-3 Weight: 240 football at Assumption (Mass.) College. Hometown: Pico Rivera, Calif. High School: Warren Kenyan Davis Class: Senior James Basham did not play in 2016...Recorded playing time in 11 of 11 games for the Bulldogs in 2015…Posted eight tackles (three solo, five Position: DB assists) as well as 0.5 sacks and five5959 QB hurries…Recorded two tackles Height: 6-0 Weight: 170 each against Johnson C. Smith, Limestone and Carson-Newman…Posted Hometown: Tallahassee, Fla. 40 tackles, five tackles for loss and 3.5 quarterback sacks during the 2014 High School: Godby season at East Los Angeles College...Finished his East LA career with 11 QB sacks...Prior to his time at East Los Angeles College, Basham Kenyan Davis joins the Bulldog program as a graduate senior transfer attended Warren High School in Downey, Calif. James is the son of James from Alabama State...While at Godby8 High School, Davis was an award- and Tina Basham. winning cornerback and wide receiver8 for GHS head coach Ronnie Cottrell...One of his teammates was current Bulldog defensive back Tim Longmire...Helped lead the Godby Cougars compile a 14-1 overall record on the way to a Florida 5A state title as a senior...Was a member of the Ian Bergmann GHS basketball and track and field teams as well...One of the top 10 Class: Redshirt Senior students in the Godby senior class, Kenyan is the son of April Denton. Position: DE Height: 6-3 Weight: 260 Hometown: Wilmington, N.C. Blake Hayes High School: EA Laney Class: Senior Ian Bergmann appeared in eight games for the Bulldogs in Position: RB 2016…Credited with three tackles (three assists, 0.5 tackles for loss) Height: 5-11 Weight: 225 during the 2016 season…Posted the9292 tackle for loss in a 42-39 Hometown: Greenville, S.C. homecoming victory over Mars Hill……Was a three-year letter winner at High School: Wade Hampton Laney High...Was a key contributor to a Laney program which made the state play-offs every year of his career...Was named to the All-Area team Blake Hayes established himself as an offensive force in the Bulldog by the Wilmington Star as a junior...Led the team in sacks and finished backfield in 2016…The Harlon Hill Award nominee appeared in 11 games with 80 tackles and 15 tackles for loss as an all-conference choice as a and started five…Earned first team3333 All-SAC honors with a league-leading senior...The son of Craig and Angelique Bergmann, Ian was named his total of 1109 yards…Posted a season-high 196 rushing yards on 33 carries team's Defensive Linemen of the Year following his final season. against Mars Hill…Recorded 100-plus rushing yards against Tusculum, Lenoir-Rhyne, Carson Newman, Mars Hill and Newberry…Credited with three receptions for 27 yards…Finished first in the SAC in rushing yards and scoring per game…Placed second in the league in rushing touchdowns and total touchdowns behind teammate Lawrence Pittman…Second in the conference in rushing yards per game…Was a captain of Wade Hampton High football team for head coach Kent Haltiwanger...Was named Old Spice player of the year, All-State, All- County and All-Conference...The Generals were football conference champs during Hayes’ career...Was a member of the state championship-winning basketball team at Wade Hampton High...Blake is the son of Shona Hayes.

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www.wingatebulldogs.com 7 WINGATE FOOTBALL Samuel Heda Jordan Kendrick Class: Redshirt Junior Class: Redshirt Junior Position: DB Position: OL Height: 6-1 Weight: 205 Height: 6-4 Weight: 285 Hometown: Monroe, N.C. Hometown: Valdese, N.C. High School: Central Academy High School: Draughn Samuel Heda received playing time in every game for the Bulldog defense Jordan Kendrick saw time against Lenoir-Rhyne in 2016…Thanks to the in 2016…Recorded four tackles (three solo, one assist)…Posted one solo efforts of Kendrick and his teammates, the Bulldogs collected a 49-6 home tackle each in games against Johnson3030 C. Smith, Brevard and victory over the Bears…Looks to be7878 a force on the offensive line in the Catawba...Played football four seasons at Central Academy...A 2017 season…Very consistent performer, Kendrick will continue to provide quarterback/linebacker, he was the Cougars’ Charlotte Touchdown Club depth and versatility to the Wingate O-Line…Was a team captain his Award nominee...Won CATA’s Gridiron team award as well...Central senior season at Draughn...Received NCHSAA Scholar-Athlete honors Academy’s senior class president, Heda was a four-year member of the while earning three varsity letters for the Wildcats...Also spent time on the Cougar golf team...Was All-Rocky River Conference three years on the Draughn baseball and track teams...Was a member of the Spanish Honor links...An accomplished musician, Heda has attended summer programs at Society and the National Honor Society...Jordan is the son of John and the Berklee School of Music and the N.C. School of the Arts...Attended a Felicity Kendrick. UNC Chapel Hill Leadership Forum on Medicine as well...Samuel is the son of Howard and Ragan Heda. Tim Longmire Class: Senior Jake Jensen Position: DB Class: Redshirt Senior Height: 6-1 Weight: 195 Position: TE Hometown: Tallahassee, Fla. Height: 6-4 Weight: 260 High School: Godby Hometown: Fayetteville, N.C. Tim Longmire started every game for the Bulldogs and posted 20 tackles High School: Pine Forest (14 solo, six assists) in 2016…Logged a season-best performance against Jake Jensen received second team All-SAC laurels in 2016…Started in 11 Carson Newman with four solo tackles…Recorded55 three tackles against of 11 games for the Bulldogs at the tight end position…Finished the Mars Hill and two stops versus Johnson C. Smith…Had one solo tackle season with six total receptions for8282 125 yards…Best performance came in each in match-ups against Brevard, Limestone, Lenoir-Rhyne, North the victory against Mars Hill…Posted one reception for 43 yards against Greenville and Newberry…Notched one pass break-up each in games with MHU Lions as ‘Dogs earned a hard-fought 42-39 victory…Recorded 24 Catawba, Lenoir Rhyne, Carson- Newman and Mars Hill...Longmire and receiving yards on one catch versus the Shaw Bears…Served as a key his Godby teammates compiled a 14-1 record and earned a Florida 5A blocker to contribute to the stellar WU offensive line…Lettered two years at state championship his senior season...Rushed for 490 yards and 11 Pine Forest...Elected team captain and racked up first team all-conference touchdowns on 80 carries...Caught 36 passes for 532 yards and eight and second team All-Region honors in 2012...Led the conference's tight TDs...Completed his senior campaign as the team's leading scorer with ends in receiving yards his junior and senior seasons...Two-year letter 114 total points and 19 touchdowns...Played for Leon High School as a winner in baseball and basketball...Was part of Pine Forest's conference junior...Rushed for 850 yards and five scores and caught 15 passes for and sectional championship hoops team...Threw a no-hitter in baseball as 165 yards...Had 22 tackles and two interceptions as a junior...Tim is the a senior...Was an active member of the SGA and the National Honor son of Harriett Monroe and Wade Longmire. He has five brothers and Society at Pine Forest...Jake is the son of Gerald and Kathy Jensen...His two sisters. uncle played football (quarterback) at Appalachian State and his sister played basketball (guard) at Methodist. Auntrell Mack Class: Redshirt Senior Joe Kelly Position: DT Class: Redshirt Senior Height: 6-2 Weight: 310 Position: LB Hometown: Irmo, S.C. Height: 6-0 Weight: 180 High School: Dutch Fork Hometown: Columbia, S.C. Auntrell Mack did not see any action during the 2016 campaign…Used a High School: Blythewood redshirt season for the Bulldogs in 2015…Had seven tackles each in back- Joe Kelly started 10 games for the Bulldogs in 2016…Credited with a total to-back contests against Brevard and9595 Tusculum in 2014…Added six stops of 33 tackles (15 solo, 18 assists)…Recorded a season-high five solo each against number six Lenoir-Rhyne and Catawba…Season statistical tackles and two assisted tackles against2121 Lenoir Rhyne…Contributed three ledger included 39 tackles, two QB hurries and one fumble recovery…Had solo tackles versus Shaw…Two tackles each in games against Brevard, five stops and fumble recovery in home victory over UNCP…Helped lead Catawba, and Mars Hill…Posted a tackle and a pass break-up at Dutch Fork to the 4A state championship game his senior year...Three- Newberry...Helped lead Blythewood and head coach Reggie Kennedy to year starter on the defensive front...Recorded 90 primary tackles, 26 the 4A state football play-offs as a senior...Recorded 78 assists, four tackles for loss, two caused fumbles and two fumble recover- tackles, five interceptions, three tackles for loss, three pass break-ups, two ies his final season...Was named all-conference, all-region and All-Midland blocked kicks and one touchdown during a stellar senior campaign...Was following his senior campaign...Qualified for states in wrestling his last two also a member of the Blythewood basketball team, earning team MVP years, winning the region tournament in the heavyweight class...Earned an honors as a senior...Joe is the son of Albert and Paula Kelly. His cousin invitation to wrestle in the North/South wrestling tournament...Won the (De'Andre Presley) played football for Appalachian State. Presley played regional discus title as a junior in track and field...Auntrell is the son of in the NFL for the Carolina Panthers, the Miami Dolphins and the San Cynthia S. Mack. Diego Chargers. 8 www.wingatebulldogs.com WINGATE FOOTBALL

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www.wingatebulldogs.com 9 WINGATE FOOTBALL Tevita Mafi Lawrence Pittman Class: Redshirt Senior Class: Senior Position: DL Position: RB Height: 6-2 Weight: 310 Height: 6-0 Weight: 225 Hometown: Sacramento, Calif. Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. High School: River City High School: Mallard Creek Tevita Mafi registered playing time in eight games for the Bulldogs in Team captain Lawrence Pittman proved why he is one the top running 2016…Credited with 11 tackles (nine solo, two assists) on the season with backs in college football in 2016…All-SAC honoree had a league-best 15 6.5 tackles for loss…Recorded 4.59494 quarterback sacks for the Bulldogs rushing touchdowns…Started six games2323 for the ‘Dogs before missing the defense…Posted a season-best three solo tackles in a victory over remainder of the campaign with an injury…Recorded 786 total rushing Tusculum…Collected two tackles each against Catawba and yards and 817 all-purpose yards…Top yardage total at Limestone 190 Limestone…Had tackles in games with Mars Hill and Newberry...Attended yards on 35 carries with four scores…School-record five rushing TDs River City High School and played football for head coach Steven versus Shaw with 137 yards on 20 carries…Also had a reception for 22 Departo...Was a three-year starter on both the offensive and defensive yards against Shaw…Contributed 133 yards and two touchdowns versus lines for the Raiders...Earned all-conference honors at defensive line Johnson C. Smith, 140 yards and three touchdowns versus Brevard and following his junior and senior seasons...Was tabbed as the Sierra Valley 156 yards against Catawba…Played football for head coach Mike Conference defensive line MVP...Finished his last two scholastic seasons Palmieri, helping MCHS win the 2013 4AA state championship...Was with over 160 tackles and 16 sacks...Most recently, Mafi attended selected as an all-conference running back his final two years...Was a first American River College for two years...Helped lead the ARC Beavers to an team All-Mecklenburg County selection in 2013...Finished the 2013 18-5 record and a spot in the northern California championship campaign with 2037 yards and 21 touchdowns...Earned his team’s 2013 game...Tevita is the son of Toatele and Wanda Mafi. sportsmanship award...Was named National Player of the Week for his 315 rushing yards, four-touchdown performance in the regional Freddy McCollum final...Lawrence is the son of Michelle Scott. Class: Redshirt Senior Josh Shelton Position: PK Class: Senior Height: 5-8 Weight: 165 Position: DB Hometown: Sanford, N.C. Height: 6-2 Weight: 195 High School: Southern Lee Hometown: Nashville, Tenn. Freddy McCollum saw action in two games for the Bulldogs in 2016, High School: Mount Juliet playing behind senior teammate and first team All-SAC recipient Caleb Josh Shelton started 11 of 11 games in 2016…Posted 34 total tackles (13 Baird…Recorded a 62-yard kickof34f34 against Brevard…Had a field goal solo, 21 assists) for the season…Three solo tackles versus North attempt against Lenoir-Rhyne…Looks to be a weapon on special Greenville…Recorded two solo tackles44 each against Catawba and Mars teams...Played nine seasons of varsity sports at Southern Lee...Played Hill…Added a tackle for a loss in the Newberry contest…Credited with football (three years), soccer (four years) and baseball (two years) for the three pass break-ups against Shaw, Lenoir-Rhyne and North Cavaliers...Was second team all-conference following his junior and senior Greenville…Joined the Bulldog family as a transfer from Troy...At Mount seasons in football...Southern Lee's top scorer...Was named Specialist of Juliet, Shelton was first team all-state and all-region as a senior...Had 65 the Year after his junior campaign...A soccer team senior captain and a tackles, one interception and an amazing 12 blocked kicks as a three-time all-conference pick...Led the Cavs in assists twice...Freddy is senior...Earned letters in track while in high school...Josh is the son of the son of Freddy McCollum, Sr. and Carolina McCollum. John and Jenna Shelton...He has two sisters and two brothers. Daniel Owens Zack Singleton Class: Redshirt Senior Class: Redshirt Senior Position: OL Position: LB Height: 6-3 Weight: 300 Height: 6-0 Weight: 200 Hometown: Cherryville, N.C. Hometown: Germanton, N.C. High School: Cherryville High School: South Stokes Daniel Owens was a first team All-SAC selection in 2016…Three-year Zack Singleton earned All-SAC honors in 2016…Led the Bulldogs with 63 starter…Played a team-high 817 snaps in 2016…Graded out at 86 overall total tackles…Season-best performance against Mars Hill when he posted 75 six solo tackles and six assists along22 with a qb hurry…Posted six solo (combining mental, technical and ef75fort grades) with a 98 percent effort tackles and one assist at Newberry…Recorded three solo tackles at grade…Recorded 32 knockdowns in 11 games…Big force as WU offense Limestone…Notched two solo tackles against Catawba…Five quarterback reached 2498 rushing yards, ranking second in SAC in both rushing and hustles on the year…Fumble recoveries against Tusculum and Lenoir passing offense…SAC Commissioner’s Honor Roll...Was a three-year Rhyne…Recorded an interception at Tusculum…Won the Charlotte starter and two-year captain at Cherryville High School...A two-way starter Touchdown Scholarship…Academic All-Region and SAC Commissioner’s on the offensive and defensive line...Received all-conference honors each Honor Roll...Played his scholastic football for head coach Jonathan of his last three seasons...Was recognized as an All-Gazette first team pick Frasher at South Stokes High...Two-time team captain, named Northwest after his senior season...Was twice an honorable mention choice...Also Conference Defensive Player of the Year as a junior and senior...Three- received the team's Most Valuable underclassmen award, the team's time all-conference choice and team defensive Player of the Defensive Line MVP and the team's co-Most Valuable Offensive Linemen Year...Recorded a school-record 387 career total tackles...Accumulated during his tenure...Was also a standout track and field performer, receiving 1000 career yards on offense...Played in the N.C. all-county and all-conference laurels...Earned membership in the National East/West All-Star game...Was a member of the Honor Society and the National Technical Honor Society...Daniel is the son Beta Club, the National Honor Society and Mu of David and Leslie Owens. 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www.wingatebulldogs.com 11 WINGATE FOOTBALL Isaac Tilghman Underclassmen Class: Redshirt Senior Position: WR Colton Beard Height: 6-3 Weight: 200 Class: Junior Hometown: Lenoir, N.C. Position: DL High School: South Caldwell Height: 6-2 Weight: 300 Isaac Tilghman saw action in three games for the Bulldogs in Hometown: Lincolnton, N.C. 2016…Played in WU victories over Shaw, Brevard and Lenoir- terr High School: North Lincoln n e Rhyne…Looks to challenge for more8181 playing time in the upcoming o y season...Earned all-conference honors his last two seasons at South Colton Beard appeared in eight games as a WU sophomore in Caldwell...The Spartans won the county and conference titles his final 2016…Credited with 14 tackles (five solo, nine assists) along with three M season, compiling a 13-1 record in the process...Led the county in punt tackles for loss…Season-high four91 91tackles against Brevard…Recorded two returns for touchdowns as a senior, while also serving as a SCHS co- tackles each in match-ups against Johnson C. Smith, Shaw, Mars Hill and captain...Played baseball at South Caldwell...Was voted most improved Newberry...Was a four-year starter and four-year letterman for head coach player his senior year...Isaac is the son of Michael and Terri Wright. David Maness at North Lincoln...Was selected to the North Piedmont All- Conference team in 2013 and 2014...Was also elected team captain for his senior campaign...In his four seasons, Beard amassed 217 tackles, 13 Dylan Williams sacks and nine forced fumbles...Was the Knights' defensive player of the Class: Redshirt Junior year his senior season. Colton is the son of Lee and Elizabeth Beard. Position: QB Height: 5-11 Weight: 185 Hometown: Whiteville, N.C. Christopher Birozes High School: Whiteville Class: Redshirt Junior Position: P Dylan Williams saw action against Brevard in 2016…Completed a perfect two-of-two passes…Will challenge for playing time in the 2017 Height: 6-0 Weight: 200 season...Earned All-Three Rivers Conference1818 honors as a quarterback and Hometown: Suwanee, Ga. team captain for Whiteville head coach Luke Little...Helped the Wolfpack High School: Pinecrest Academy offense outscore its opponents 492-162 his final season...As a senior, Christopher Birozes did not play in 2016, spending the year as a red- Williams and his teammates compiled an 11-3 overall record before losing shirt…SAC Commissioner’s Honor Roll...was named to the Academic All- a state play-off game to the eventual champion...Dylan is the son of Rusty America® Division II football second4949 team in 2015…Finance major with a and Rachel Williams. perfect 4.00 GPA…SAC Special Teams Player of the Week following performance in road win over Shaw…2015 stat line: 13 punts inside 20, 13 Trevor Zaruba fair catches and six punts 50 yards or longer…Averaged 40.3 yards per Class: Redshirt Senior punt…Only punt in triumph over #16 Lenoir-Rhyne was a 23-yard rugby punt which pinned Bears deep in their territory…Was a four-year letter Position: TE winner for head coach Todd Winter...Was selected to the all-county and Height: 6-4 Weight: 245 all-region teams as punter in 2012 and 2013...Holds the school record for Hometown: Raleigh, N.C. the longest punt (68 yards) and longest TD reception (74 yards)...A High School: Cardinal Gibbons member of the National Honor Society was the vice-president...Lettered four seasons on the swim team...Christopher is the son of Anthony and Trevor Zaruba appeared in five games for the Bulldog offense in Mary Birozes...Has three brothers and two sisters. 2016…Posted one reception for four yards against Brevard…Played in games versus Shaw, Catawba, Limestone1010 and Lenoir-Rhyne...Caught 40 passes for 668 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior at Cardinal Malik Bledsoe Gibbons...Averaged 16.7 yards per catch and led the Carolina 6 Class: Junior Conference in all receiving categories...Was also selected to the academic all-conference team...Helped guide Cardinal Gibbons to a 22-3 overall Position: WR record in his final two years, as the Crusaders won two conference Height: 6-1 Weight: 200 titles...Played basketball and baseball for the Crusaders...Trevor is the son Hometown: Culloden, Ga. of Tim and Jodi Zaruba. High School: Mary Persons Malik Bledsoe posted 16 receptions for 167 yards in 2016… Averaged 10.4 yards per catch and 15.2 all-purpose yards per game…Recorded a season-high five catches for 48 yards99 against Newberry…Three receptions for 31 yards against Mars Hill…Two catches each in games against Johnson C. Smith, Catawba and Limestone…Was an all-conference and all-region selection as a senior for head coach Brian Nelson...Was a three-year letter winner for the Bulldogs and helped guide them to a 19-5 mark in his final two seasons...Amassed 67 receptions for 1042 yards and 14 touchdowns in his career...Was also a member of the Bulldog track team...Malik is the son of Willie and Cassandra Bledsoe.

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A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR MANY LOYAL CUSTOMERS FROM WINGATE UNIVERSITY 1006 W. Roosevelt Blvd. Hwy.74 Monroe 704 289-1320 GO BULLDOGS! www.wingatebulldogs.com 13 WINGATE FOOTBALL Chris Boykins Cedric Jones Class: Redshirt Junior Class: Junior Position: DL Position: DB Height: 6-1 Weight: 245 Height: 6-2 Weight: 210 Hometown: Shelby, N.C. Hometown: Memphis, Tenn. High School: Shelby High School: East Chris Boykins was named an Academic All-Region honoree…Appeared Cedric Jones saw playing time in seven games for the Bulldogs in all 11 games for the Bulldogs…Posted 12 tackles (five solo, seven assists) 2016…Registered nine tackles (three solo, six assists) on the along with a tackle for loss…Season-high9090 four tackles (three solo) against season…Posted one solo tackle each2929 in games against Limestone, Brevard…Recorded three tackles each in games against Shaw and Tusculum and Carson Newman…Recorded a pass break-up in the victory Catawba…SAC Commissioner’s Honor Roll…Earned a state over Lenoir Rhyne...Joined the Bulldog family as a transfer from Murray championship ring at Shelby his senior season...Team captain and all- State University...As a redshirt freshman, Jones saw time in 12 games for conference...Earned varsity letters in track and field and wrestling as the MSU Racers...Had three starts in the 12-game 2014 campaign, posting well...Was a member of the National Honor Society and the Beta Club at 23 tackles with 15 solo stops...Had three pass break-ups and one Shelby...His uncle (Jerry Ratchford) is a member of the WU Sports Hall of interception...At Memphis East High School, Jones played football for head Fame...Chris is the son of J.Q. and Nataja Boykins. coach Marcus Wimberly...Received All-State and all-district as a senior...Had 63 tackles, four interceptions, two fumble recoveries and 12 Adden Howard pass break-ups his final season...Cedric is the son of Mary Terrell Class: Junior Position: DL Cameron Mattison Height: 6-1 Weight: 220 Class: Redshirt Junior Hometown: Chicago, Ill. Position: DB High School: Curie Height: 6-0 Weight: 205 Adden Howard is a transfer from the College of the Desert Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. (Calif.)...Played two seasons as a defensive lineman for the High School: Mallard Creek Roadrunners...Played football for 42head42 coach Jay McDonagh...Saw time at linebacker, quarterback, fullback and defensive end for Curie Cameron Mattison started 11 of 11 games for the Bulldogs in Condors...Made the honor roll while a student at Curie. 2016…Recorded 37 tackles (20 solo, 17 assists) on the season…Collected a season-high 15five15 tackles in a wild 42-39 victory over Mars Hill…Posted three tackles each tackles against Brevard and Grayson Johnson Catawba…Two tackles each against Limestone, Lenoir-Rhyne and Class: Redshirt Junior Newberry…Credited with an interception which turned into a 90-yard Position: OL touchdown against Shaw…Interceptions against Tusculum and Newberry Height: 6-2 Weight: 270 as well… Had eight pass break-ups on the season…Helped Mallard Creek High School and head coach Mike Palmieri win two state championships Hometown: Whispering Pines, N.C. (2013, 2014)...A Maverick team captain, Mattison was a two-time All-State High School: Union Pines and all-conference choice...Played in the Shrine Bowl following his senior Grayson Johnson saw action in three games for the Bulldogs in year...Earned two letters in track (for head coach Aaron Brand) as a 2016…Saw time in contests against Shaw, Brevard and Lenoir- sprinter...Joined the Bulldog family as a transfer from the University of Rhyne…Constant hard worker who7777 has grown as leader throughout his Toledo...Cameron is the son of Ronald and Trish Mattison. career…Was a three-year starter for Union Pines and head coach Ryan Riggan...Was selected to the all-conference team after both his junior and senior seasons...Started on both the offensive and defensive lines for the Austin May Vikings...Was elected captain by his teammates as a senior...Grayson is Class: Redshirt Junior the son of Bob and Tammy Johnson. Position: OL Kameron Johnson Height: 6-6 Weight: 300 Class: Redshirt Junior Hometown: Vale, N.C. Position: DB High School: West Lincoln Height: 5-7 Weight: 190 Austin May has started every game of his career, either at guard or Hometown: Durham, N.C. tackle…Played 788 snaps in 2016…Graded out at 83 percent overall High School: Southern Durham (combining mental, technical and ef7272fort grades) with a 98 percent effort grade…15 knockdowns…Helped Blake Hayes lead league in rushing and Kameron Johnson was a pre-season All-SAC selection in 2016…Team earn first team All-SAC laurels…WU offense was second-ranked on SAC captain…Suffered season-ending injury1 during preseason second on charts in both rushing and passing...He and his senior teammates collect- Wingate's team list with his 81 totals1 tackles…45 solo stops were a team- ed 24 varsity victories at West Lincoln for head coach Tom Sain...As a best…Played four years for head coach Adrian Jones at SDHS...The tight end, May collected four catches for 97 yards and one TD his senior Spartans won the 2013 State Championship, which was the first in school season...May and the Rebel offensive line blocked for an offensive back- history.. Johnson started at safety as a junior and senior, earning all-con- field which registered 3200 rushing yards his final season...In addition to ference honors in 2013...As a junior, Johnson had 84 tackles, nine forced his four years on the football team, May played two seasons of basketball fumbles, two pass break-ups and one interception...Finished his senior for the Rebels...Austin is the son of Fred and Carla May. year with 128 tackles, seven pass break-ups and four interceptions...Received the WRAL TV OT Extra Effort award as senior...Kameron is the son of Steffan Johnson and Erica Jones. 14 www.wingatebulldogs.com WINGATE FOOTBALL

www.wingatebulldogs.com 15 WINGATE FOOTBALL Bryan Mitchell JT Stokes Class: Redshirt Junior Class: Junior Position: WR Position: WR Height: 5-8 Weight: 175 Height: 6-0 Weight: 200 Hometown: Yorktown, Va. Hometown: Juliette, Ga. High School: Grafton High School: Mary Persons Bryan Mitchell appeared in three games in 2016…Recorded a reception JT Stokes played in 11 of 11 games for the Bulldog offense in for seven yards at North Greenville…Saw time in games with Lenoir 2016…Posted 118 receiving yards on seven receptions…Season-best two Rhyne and Mars Hill…Was a three-year8383 varsity player for head coach receptions of 65 yards at Limestone…Had2424 one reception each against Jared Van Acker at Grafton...Amassed 28 catches for 658 yards and eight Johnson C. Smith, Shaw, Brevard, Catawba and North touchdowns...Rushed for 323 yards and three touchdowns...In 2013, Greenville…Recorded rushes in games with Johnson C. Smith, Catawba, Mitchell’s defensive stats included 63 tackles, five pass break-ups and two North Greenville and Newberry…Finished the season with 134 all-purpose forced fumbles...Received team all-purpose Player of the Year, all- yards…Was a multi-sport threat for the MPHS Bulldogs and head coach conference and honorable mention all-district...Was a member of the GHS Brian Nelson...Was an impact player as the football team totaled 19 victo- basketball team...Bryan is the son of Ricky Mitchell. ries in his last two seasons...As a junior, he was second team all-region in both football and baseball...In his senior campaign, Stokes was first team all-region and all-state honorable mention on the football gridiron...In his Cardell Rawlings last two seasons, Stokes hauled in 80 catches for 1364 yards...JT is the Class: Redshirt Junior son of Tim and Christine Stokes. Position: DE Height: 6-2 Weight: 240 Nick Vagnone Hometown: Smithfield, N.C. Class: Junior High School: Cleveland Position: LB Cardell Rawlings saw action in 11 of 11 games in 2016…Recorded 20 Height: 6-0 Weight: 200 total tackles (7 solo, 13 assists) on the year…Snagged a fumble recovery Hometown: Indian Trail, N.C. in Wingate’s season-opening victory 9over9 Johnson C. Smith…Recorded a career-high five tackles against Catawba…Posted tackles for losses High School: Porter Ridge against Catawba and Limestone…Credited with two quarterback hurries in Nick Vagnone joins the Wingate family as a transfer from the Charlotte Lenoir-Rhyne triumph…Had two tackles each in four games…Was a two- 49ers...While at Porter Ridge, he set the school record for tackles with 347 year starter at linebacker for CHS head coach Marc Morris...Was the only for head coach Blair Hardin...Was5050 the Southwestern 4A Defensive Player returning starter on the defense in 2013...Was defensive team captain in of the Year, earning all-conference and all-county laurels three times both his junior and senior seasons...Finished a five-game senior season each...Was a two-time team MVP and team captain as the Pirates (due to injury) with 70 tackles, garnering all-conference honors in the advanced to the state championship game twice...Also ran track at Porter process...Cardell is the son of Ernest Rawlings...His guardian is Grace Ridge...Nick is the son of Mike and Marti Vagnone...His dad played Williams. football at Western Carolina.

Adam Riley II Jordon Anderson Class: Redshirt Junior Class: Sophomore Position: WR Position: DL Height: 5-8 Weight: 175 Height: 6-1 Weight: 275 Hometown: Lawrenceville, Ga. Hometown: Huntersville, N.C. High School: Central Gwinnett High School: Hough Adam Riley II saw time in seven games before missing the remainder of Jordon Anderson saw action in 11 of 11 games during the 2016 sea- the campaign with a season-ending 6injury in 2016…Posted 215 receiving son…Credited with a tackle or an assist in six different games as a first- yards, four rushing yards and 315 all-purpose6 yards…Also used as a year Bulldog…Posted a solo tackle9797 against Brevard…Recorded six assist- return man…Recorded five punt returns for 96 yards with a long of 49 ed tackles for a total of seven stops for his 2016 statistical ledger…Was a against Limestone…Season-best performance against Lenoir-Rhyne with three-year starter for Hough head coach Miles Aldridge...Helped guide four receptions for 53 yards…Posted three catches in a match-up with the Huskies to 22 wins in his final two campaigns...A 2015 first team all- Catawba…Two catches each in games against Johnson C. Smith, Shaw, conference selection on the defensive line, he completes his high school Brevard and Tusculum…Recorded a carry against Shaw…Looks to campaign with 92 total tackles and eight tackles for loss...Received the continue to be a valuable asset in the upcoming season...Played football Captain’s Award, the Defensive Lineman of the Year Award and the for head coach Todd Wofford...Was a two-way player for his team, playing Coaches Award...The Hough school record holder in the shot put...Jordon both wide receiver and defensive back...As a senior, Riley recorded 35 is the son of William Anderson tackles, four pass break-ups and three interceptions on the defensive side of the ball...On offense, Riley amassed 28 catches with an average of 9.3 yards per catch...Was awarded the Black Knight award, first team all- county and the Gwinnett Touchdown Club award...Adam is the son of George and Fornettra Washington.

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www.wingatebulldogs.com 17 WINGATE FOOTBALL Connor Baroniunas Alex Burch Class: Sophomore Class: Redshirt Sophomore Position: OL Position: PK Height: 6-2 Weight: 275 Height: 5-8 Weight: 180 Hometown: Apex, N.C. Hometown: Hudson, N.C. High School: Middle Creek High School: South Caldwell Connor Baroniunas finished his freshman campaign starting in nine Alex Burch utilized a redshirt season in 2015, did not play in 2016…Was games at both guard positions…Amassed 580 repetitions with an overall a four-year member of the SCHS varsity soccer team while also doubling grade of 80 percent...Proved to be71 71a force on the Bulldogs’ offensive line as varsity football place kicker for three5151 years...His football coach at South as he helped the WU offense become the #2 ranked rushing offense in the Caldwell was Butch Carter...Received South Caldwell soccer's Offensive SAC as well as the #2 ranked passing offense in the league…SAC Player of the Year and honorable mention all-conference as well as Commissioner’s Honor Roll student…Was a three-year varsity starter for Freedom Invitational Tourney MVP as a junior...Was the soccer team cap- the Middle Creek Mustangs and head coach Randy Ragland.Received tain his junior and senior year as well as leading goal scorer his junior first team all-conference honors each of his last two seasons, while year...Alex is the son of Robert and Crystal Burch. earning honorable mention after his first year....Was selected for the News & Observer All-Metro First Team after his senior season...Voted unanimously as a 2015 team captain by his teammates...Earned the MCHS Trench Award for excellence on the offensive line...The Mustangs advanced to the N.C. 4AA East Finals twice and also captured the conference championship trophy twice...Senior season ended with an all- time best MCHS football season record of 14-1 overall (11-0 regular Spencer Campbell season)...Was a member of the National Honor Society...Volunteers with Class: Redshirt Sophomore the CFF Challengers and the YMCA flag football league as a coach and Position: OL mentor...Connor is the son of William and Joyce Baroniunas. Height: 6-3 Weight: 290 Darion Barron Hometown: Clarkton, N.C. High School: Class: Redshirt Sophomore Whiteville Position: DL Spencer Campbell saw action in five games (one start) for the Bulldog Height: 6-1 Weight: 260 offense in 2016…Provided depth at both guard spots and the center posi- tion…Participated in 108 snaps...Saw6161 playing time in contests against Hometown: Athens, Ga. Shaw, Brevard, Catawba, Limestone and Lenoir-Rhyne…Looks forward to High School: Athens Christian progressing his role within WU offense…Joined the Bulldog family as a Darion Barron saw action in one game during his redshirt freshman transfer from Western Carolina University...At Whiteville High, Campbell season…Credited with a tackle assist against Shaw as the Bulldogs played offensive and defensive line for head coach Luke Little...A three- claimed a huge 56-7 non-conference9696 victory…Played for head coach year all-conference and all-county performer, Campbell was an All-State Chris Williams at Athens Christian School...A three-year starter on both pick as a junior...Helped the Wolfpack win conference titles his final two the offensive and defensive lines, Barron received the ACS Golden Helmet seasons, serving as a team captain both years...Was Whiteville’s Most Award following his senior season...Was the first-ever recipient of the Valuable Lineman Award winner his senior season...His brother-in-law Athens Area Man of Steel Award...Was the ACS Offensive and Defensive (previous N.C. State student-athlete Thomas de Thaey) plays professional Lineman of the year in 2014, earning a spot on the all-region and all-area basketball in Europe...A WHS honor roll student, Spencer is the son of teams...Named Offensive Lineman of the Year and also earned all-region Kenneth and Tammy Campbell. honors as an offensive lineman in 2013...Had 51 solo tackles, seven sacks, 13 quarterback hurries, five forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries as a senior...Darion is the son of Gene and Candice Barron.

Johnathan Black Class: Redshirt Sophomore Bruce Dalton Position: OL Class: Redshirt Sophomore Height: 6-2 Weight: 310 Position: OL Hometown: Newport, N.C. Height: 6-1 Weight: 265 High School: West Carteret Hometown: Wendell, N.C. Johnathan Black became a key starter on the WU offensive line and saw High School: Cardinal Gibbons action in 10 games in 2016…Played 609 snaps with an overall grade of 83 percent…Paved the way for the Bulldog6666 offense to become ranked number Bruce Dalton played in 10 games for the WU offense in 2016…Lined up two in both rushing offense and passing offense in the South Atlantic at both tackle and tight end for the Bulldogs…Provided immediate Conference…Recorded a tackle assist against Catawba…Was a four-year depth…Was a two-year letter winner6060 for head coach Steven Wright at starter and letterman for West Carteret head coach Todd Cardinal Gibbons...Helped lead the Crusaders to 15 wins and back-to-back Nelson...Received the most improved award as sophomore, then earned play-off appearances in his final two campaigns...Bruce is the son of Keith best offensive lineman award as a junior...Helped lead the Patriots to a 9-3 and Ellen Dalton. mark while earning a spot on the 3A Coastal All-Conference team at offensive line his senior year...Was an All-State selection following the 2014 season...Johnathan is the son of John and Janie Black. 18 www.wingatebulldogs.com WINGATE FOOTBALL

www.wingatebulldogs.com 19 WINGATE FOOTBALL Jabbarri Foster Kyle Henschel Class: Sophomore Class: Redshirt Sophomore Position: DB Position: OL Height: 5-9 Weight: 170 Height: 5-11 Weight: 260 Hometown: Shelby, N.C. Hometown: Lawrenceville, Ga. High School: Crest High School: Collins Hill Jabbarri Foster received his first collegiate start against Mars Hill in a 42- Kyle Henschel saw time for the Bulldog offense in Wingate’s convincing 39 homecoming victory…Saw action in six total games for the Bulldog 56-7 road victory over Shaw…Will provide depth at the center defense…Had an interception against3737 Limestone…Recorded seven total position…Was a three-year letter winner7070 for Collins Hill head coach Kevin tackles (four solo, three assists)…Credited with two solo tackles each Reach...Earned the team's scholar-athlete award as a senior...Helped lead against Tusculum and Mars Hill…Also had a pass break-up against the Eagles to 22 wins in his final three seasons...Was also a standout Tusculum…Was a three-year starter for the Chargers and head coach Will wrestler, finishing third in the state duals during the 2013 and 2014 sea- Clark...Earned back-to-back 3A state championships at Crest...Was first sons...Kyle is the son of Chris and Christi Henschel. team all-conference and first team all-county three seasons each...Was awarded the team’s defensive back MVP...Finished his career with 95 tackles, eight interceptions and four forced fumbles...Jabbarri is the son of Marcus Foster and Victoria Davenport. Jay Hood Class: Redshirt Sophomore Position: WR Height: 6-3 Weight: 185 Hometown: Lancaster, S.C. Elijah Gilmore High School: Lancaster Class: Sophomore Position: LB Jay Hood appeared in six games for the Bulldogs in 2016…Recorded a Height: 5-11 Weight: 230 season-high three receptions for 38 yards against Lenoir Rhyne…Two catches for 37 yards against Catawba…1919 Looks to challenge for more play- Hometown: Tyrone, Ga. ing time in 2017…Was a four-year letter winner for LHS head coach High School: Sandy Creek Bobby Collins...A team captain as a senior, Hood completed his Bruin Elijah Gilmore saw action in every 2016 game for the career with 137 receptions for 2,107 yards and 22 touchdowns...Was twice Bulldogs…Recorded a total of 16 tackles (six solo, 10 assists) for the selected as the offensive MVP for the Bruins...Was a participant in the S.C. year…Season-high four tackles at 2525Limestone…Credited with two solo tack- North/South All-Star game in 2014...Earned all-region and all-county hon- les at Newberry…Had one solo tackle each against North Greenville and ors as a senior...Jay Hood is the son of Kirkland Hood and April Dover. Mars Hill…SAC Commissioner’s Honor Roll student…Was a three-year let- ter winner for head coach Chip Walker at Sandy Creek High...Team cap- tain his senior year...Received first team all-region and all-county honors with a team-best 65 tackles his senior year...Had two interceptions, two fumble recoveries and a touchdown his final year...Was a second team all- region and all-county player his junior year, completing the 2014 season as the team’s leading tackler...Elijah is the son of Natasha and Alphonso Wade Johnson Gilmore. Class: Redshirt Sophomore Position: TE Height: 6-2 Weight: 220 Cal Hanford Hometown: Holly Springs, N.C. Class: Redshirt Sophomore High School: Holly Springs Position: DL Wade Johnson did not receive playing time due to injury…SAC Height: 6-4 Weight: 265 Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the second year in a row…Was a two-year Hometown: New Bern, N.C. varsity starter at tight end for Holly17 17Springs head coach Wayne High School: New Bern Bragg...Was selected as a team captain and led the squad in receptions with 20 catches and six touchdowns as a senior...Part of a Holly Springs Cal Hanford appeared in every game of the season for the senior class which posted back-to-back state play-off appearances...Was Bulldogs…Posted six total tackles (four solo, two assists) for the sea- also a four-year member of the baseball team; he played basketball as a son…Recorded one solo tackle each9393 in games against Johnson C. Smith, senior...Was elected academic all-conference for three years each in both Shaw, Brevard and Newberry……Was elected team captain his senior football and baseball...An active FCA member, receiving the Holly Springs season for Bears' head coach Bobby Curlings...Helped lead New Bern to Wendy's High School Heisman nomination...Was also a member of the the 2014 4A state championship and a perfect 17-0 overall record...New National Honor Society...Wade is the son of Chris and Paige Johnson. Bern also won the conference title during his final season...Named first team all-conference and second team all-area as a senior...Second team all-conference and all-area as a junior...Cal is the son of Scott and Karrie Hanford.

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www.wingatebulldogs.com 21 WINGATE FOOTBALL Billy Luzzi Daniel McRainey Class: Redshirt Sophomore Class: Redshirt Sophomore Position: LB Position: TE Height: 5-11 Weight: 230 Height: 6-0 Weight: 240 Hometown: Greenville, N.C. Hometown: Shallotte, N.C. High School: J.H. Rose High School: West Brunswick Billy Luzzi did not see any action for the Bulldogs…Utilized a redshirt Daniel McRainey saw action in every game for the Bulldogs in season in 2015…Was a three-year varsity letterman for Eastern N.C. 2016…Utilized as a lead blocker for teammates Lawrence Pittman and powerhouse J.H. Rose and head coach5858 Dave Wojtecki...Finished his high Blake Hayes…Paved the way for 44Pittman44 to score a league-best 15 school career as a senior team captain with over 150 tackles, 7.5 sacks, rushing touchdowns and for Hayes to eclipse the 1000-yard plateau…SAC 15 tackles for loss, seven forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries...Was Commissioner’s Honor Roll student…Was a two-time all-conference an all-county linebacker and an Offense/Defense All-American.Was a selection for WBHS head coach Bob Hanna...Received the most member of both the J.H. Rose National and Spanish Honor Societies...Billy outstanding defensive lineman award as a junior...Team captain as a is the son of Bill and Christine Luzzi. senior...Was also a member of Trojans’ wrestling and lacrosse teams...Was a member of the WBHS National Honor Society and an Eagle Scout...Daniel is the son of William and Dianne McRainey.

Matthew Marks Class: Redshirt Sophomore BJ Muckelvene Class: Redshirt Sophomore Position: PK Position: WR Height: 5-10 Weight: 155 Height: 5-10 Weight: 170 Hometown: Alexis, N.C. Hometown: Waxhaw, N.C. High School: East Gaston High School: Cuthbertson Matthew Marks did not see any 2016 action for the Bulldogs…Utilized a redshirt season in 2015...Was a three-year member of the football team BJ Muckelvene showed his reliability by playing in 11 of 11 games for the while also doubling as the catcher 4343on the EGHS baseball team...His Bulldogs…Huge asset to the Bulldog kick return game…Recorded 291 football coach at East Gaston was Sean Joyce...Was a member of the receiving yards and 112 rushing yards…Credited1111 with 23 kickoff returns for National Honor Society and the National Beta Club...As a junior, he 495 yards…Posted 898 all-purpose yards…Season-best performance received the Warrior Scholar-Athlete Award for having the highest GPA on came against North Greenville with five receptions for 68 yards, four the baseball team...Was an officer in the East Gaston Fellowship of kickoff returns for 82 yards and 150 all-purpose yards…In Carson-Newman Christian Athletes chapter...Matthew is the son of Dr. Sandy Marks and win, stat line included 60 receiving yards, a rushing touchdown of 17 yards Mrs. Cynthia Marks. and three kickoff returns for 92 yards…Had one rushing TD each against Johnson C. Smith (36 yards) and Lenoir Rhyne (59 yards)…Four kickoff returns for 100 yards in a match-up with Catawba…Looks to build on a very successful season…Was a standout wide receiver for CHS head coach David Johnson...Helped guide the Cavaliers to the 2014 conference championship and a semi-final appearance in the 3AA state play-offs...Was the team's leading receiver with 97 receptions for 1509 yards and 23 touchdowns in 2014...Was selected to the all-conference Domineke McNeill team and All-Observer team...Was an ncpreps.com All-State selection...BJ Class: Sophomore is the son of Brian and Charice Muckelvene. Position: RB Height: 5-10 Weight: 195 Hometown: Durham, N.C. High School: Northern Durham Juan Pagan-Gonzalez Class: Dom McNeill had a successful true freshman season…Participated in Redshirt Sophomore eight games for the Bulldogs…Posted 290 total yards on 44 carries… Position: LB Recorded three rushing touchdowns3 3and a receiving touchdown…Season- Height: 6-0 Weight: 215 high 125 rushing yards on eight carries with a rushing touchdown against Hometown: High Point, N.C. Lenoir Rhyne…Also had one rushing TD each in match-ups with Shaw High School: Southwest Guilford and North Greenville…Credited with a 33-yard reception for a touchdown Carson-Newman triumph… Posted a reception against NGU…Was a Juan Pagan-Gonzalez saw action in match-ups with Brevard and three-sport athlete at Northern Durham, where he played football for head Limestone (both Wingate victories)…Looks to challenge for more playing coach RJ Wilson... A football team captain, McNeill was Northern time in the upcoming season…Grabbed4141 a spot on the SAC Durham’s MVP four years in a row...Compiled 1300 rushing yards his Commissioner’s Honor Roll...Was a standout defensive player for head senior year...Was all-conference and a two-time honorable mention All- coach Eric Rainey...Named all-conference following both his junior and State performer...Also participated in basketball and track and field...Dom senior seasons...Was also tabbed to the all-area team after his final cam- is the son of John and Leslie McNeill...His cousin (Eric Maynor) played paign..Finished his senior season with 151 solo tackles, earning Southwest for five teams in the NBA. Guilford's defensive impact player of the year...Juan is the son of Brenda Gonzalez and Ramon Pagan.

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www.wingatebulldogs.com 23 WINGATE FOOTBALL Gabe Price Gage Sumrall Class: Redshirt Sophomore Class: Redshirt Sophomore Position: LB Position: DB Height: 6-1 Weight: 235 Height: 6-0 Weight: 180 Hometown: Winston-Salem, N.C. Hometown: Maylene, Ala. High School: East Forsyth High School: Kingwood Christian Gabe Price saw action in nine games for the Bulldogs…Recorded three Gage Sumrall played in nine games, primarily serving as a special teams’ tackles (one solo, two assists) on the year…Had a solo tackle versus man…Posted 10 tackles (eight solo, two assists) on the year…Recorded Shaw…Credited with one assist each5252 in SAC victories over Brevard and two solo tackles each in match-ups2626 with Shaw, Tusculum and North Lenoir-Rhyne…Was a two-year starter and four-year letterman for EFHS Greenville…Credited with a fumble recovery against Shaw…Served as head coach Todd Willert...Helped lead the Eagles to a 21-5 overall record Kingwood Christian's team captain in 2014...Lettered four seasons for KCS in his last two years...The defensive Player of the Year in the Piedmont head coach Steve Birmingham...Named defensive MVP for the Lions as Triad 4-A Conference, Price also earned all-county, all-Area and All- a senior, concluding the year with 148 tackles, four interceptions, 42 tack- Northwest honors...A two-year all-conference choice, he is East Forsyth's les for loss and five forced fumbles...Was selected to play in the Alabama career tackle leader (358)...The team's defensive player of the year, Price Independent School Association All-Star game, earning the East team's amassed 27 tackles for loss, four sacks and four interceptions in his last defensive MVP award...Among other accolades, Sumrall was the president two campaigns...Gabe is the son of Zac and Anna Marie Price. of his senior class...Gage is the son of Shane and Christina Sumrall. Robbie Wallace Class: Redshirt Sophomore Position: LB Height: 6-0 Weight: 230 Ronnie Procopio Hometown: Covington, Ga. Class: Redshirt Sophomore High School: Newton Position: RB Robbie Wallace saw action in 11 of 11 games for the Bulldogs in 2015, Height: 5-9 Weight: 180 then rejoined the team in the spring of 2017…Posted 51 tackles (19 solo, Hometown: Wake Forest, N.C. 32 assists), placing him sixth on the1010 team tackle charts…Career-high nine High School: Wakefield stops in season-ending home game versus Newberry…Added a QB hurry against the Wolves…Recorded eight tackles on three occasions against Ronnie Procopio joined the Bulldog family in the spring of 2016 as a Johnson C. Smith, Limestone and Tusculum…Collected six solo tackles, transfer from Pierce College in Los Angeles, Calif...At Wakefield, he was three tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and one fumble recovery in first collegiate an all-conference and an academic2020 all-conference choice for two football game, a 14-0 victory at JCSU…Started every game for the Newton High seasons each...Academically, Procopio made the Wakefield A/B Honor varsity and head coach Terrance Banks...Led all defensive backs on the Roll. Ronnie is the son of Ms. Robin Procopio and Ronald Procopio. team in tackles his final three years...Finished his sophomore year with 74...Second team all-region his sophomore and senior years, as well as making the list of the top 25 players in the county his senior year...Was Newton's defensive Most Valuable Player...Finished his career with 215 tackles, one interception, eight forced fumbles and six fumble recover- ies...Team captain final two years.

Davion Washington Andrew Strickland Class: Sophomore Class: Sophomore Position: DB Position: OL Height: 6-1 Weight: 190 Height: 6-4 Weight: 290 Hometown: Greenville, S.C. Hometown: Raleigh, N.C. High School: Southside High School: Millbrook Davion Washington appeared in 11 of 11 games for the Andrew Strickland appeared in seven games (two starts) for the Bulldogs Bulldogs…Recorded 10 total tackles (three solo, seven assists)…Posted in 2016…Posted game repetitions at guard and tackle…Played 286 two solo tackles against North Greenville…Had2222 a solo tackle and an assist snaps…Helped pave the way for the7373 Bulldogs to have one of the best against Mars Hill…Credited with three pass break-ups on the offenses in the league…WU finished second on the conference charts in season…Played for head coach Julius Prince at Southside High...Was a rushing and passing offense… Also helped open holes to allow teammate three-year starter on defense for the Tigers, completing his SHS career Blake Hayes to reach the 1000-yard rushing plateau and teammate with 173 tackles, 47 pass break-ups and 22 interceptions.. As a senior, he Lawrence Pittman to find the end zone for 15 rushing touchdowns (Hayes was a two-way player who amassed 59 receptions for 881 yards and 13 had 14 TDs). touchdowns on offense...Was named to the all-region team following his senior campaign...Davion is the son of Robert Barnes and Shayla Washington.

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www.wingatebulldogs.com 25 WINGATE FOOTBALL James Whitaker Heath Barringer Class: Redshirt Sophomore Class: Redshirt Freshman Position: QB Position: QB Height: 5-10 Weight: 200 Height: 6-0 Weight: 180 Hometown: Roswell, Ga. Hometown: Landis, N.C. High School: Roswell High School: South Rowan James Whitaker saw action in 10 games playing behind teammate and Heath Barringer utilized a redshirt season in 2016…Was the team MVP second team All-SAC selection Kyle Johnson…Finished the season with as a senior for South Rowan and head coach Daniel Yow...Was a three- 29 completions on 52 attempts for 35277 passing yards…Only three inter- year captain for the Raiders...Played1414 four sports at South Rowan (football, ceptions on the season…Completed seven-of-nine attempts for 104 yards basketball, baseball and track), serving as a basketball team captain his against Shaw…In 49-6 SAC victory over Lenoir-Rhyne, completed seven- senior season...Passed for four touchdowns and rushed for three scores of-10 tosses for 87 yards…Concluded his Roswell High football career as his senior year...Received South Rowan football’s Team Above Self Award the school’s leader in passing yards...Was an all-conference quarterback following his final campaign...Was South Rowan’s senior class president for head coach John Ford at Roswell...A team captain for the RHS and the SRHS National Technical Honor Society president...Heath is the Hornets, Whitaker was the team’s Offensive Player of the Year...Won the son of Tim and Annette Barringer and the brother of Nicole Barringer. prestigious City of Roswell Leadership Award...James is the son of Greg Heath’s sister Nicole was an All-American volleyball player at Averett and Jackie Whitaker. University...She was her conference’s NCAA Woman of the Year nominee.

Isaac Allen Class: Redshirt Freshman Antonio Booe Position: DL Class: Redshirt Freshman Height: 6-1 Weight: 280 Position: DB Hometown: Burnsville, N.C. Height: 5-10 Weight: 195 High School: Mountain Heritage Hometown: Clemmons, N.C. Isaac Allen used a redshirt season in 2016…Was a four-year letter winner High School: West Forsyth for Mountain Heritage head coach Joey Robinson...As a senior, Allen was Antonio Booe utilized a redshirt season in 2016…SAC Commissioner’s named defensive MVP for the Cougars...W5757 as named first team all-confer- Honor Roll student…Was an All-Central Piedmont Conference (CPC) per- ence and all-Western N.C. in 2015...Participated in the Blue-Gray All- former for head coach Adrian Snow28at West Forsyth...As a senior, Booe American game, serving as a team captain...Was a member of the MHHS 28 recovered two fumbles and forced one fumble as the Titans tied for first National Honor Society...Earned a spot on the academic all-conference place in the CPC and qualified for the state 4-AA playoffs...Spent one year team as well...Isaac is the son of Tim and Andrea Allen. at Reynolds before transferring to West Forsyth...Made the honor roll every year at WFHS...Antonio is the son of Antonio Booe and Tangula Simmons.

Michael Baker Class: Redshirt Freshman Position: DB Height: 5-9 Weight: 170 Edwin Colter Hometown: Winterville, N.C. Class: Redshirt Freshman High School: Ayden-Grifton Position: LB Height: 5-9 Weight: 200 Michael Baker utilizied the 2016 season as a redshirt season…Was an Hometown: Jacksonville, N.C. all-conference performer in both football and baseball for Ayden- Grifton...His football coach was Paul4747 Cornwell...As a senior defensive High School: White Oak back, Baker recorded 41 tackles (10 for a loss), three forced fumbles, a Edwin Colter utilized a redshirt season in 2016…Named to the SAC sack and an interception for the Chargers...Helped the team advance to Commissioner’s Honor Roll in the spring of 2017…Was a two-sport stand- the second round of the NCHSAA 2A state playoffs...Also saw time at out at White Oak, where he played4848 football for head coach Eric Leary...A running back. Michael is the son of Michael Baker, Sr. and Gabriela two-year team captain on the gridiron, Colter was an All-Coastal Baker. Conference football student-athlete his final season...Won the team’s most improved award as a sophomore...Was a four-year wrestling letterman for his coach and father Wayne Colter...A Principal’s List student at White Oak, Edwin is the son of Katie and Wayne Colter.

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DJ Crosby Ben Jackson Class: Redshirt Freshman Class: Redshirt Freshman Position: LB Position: TE Height: 5-11 Weight: 215 Height: 6-4 Weight: 220 Hometown: Wellford, S.C. Hometown: Richlands, N.C. High School: Byrnes High School: Richlands DJ Crosby used a redshirt season in 2016…Played for head coach Brian Ben Jackson utilized his redshirt season in 2016...Was a three-year sport Lane at Byrnes High...Was a captain for the Byrnes Rebels, winning the standout at Richlands High School for head coach Justin Snider...Was an 2015 team Linebacker of the Year 3232award as well...Was selected to the All- All-Coastal Carolina Conference football8787 performer who was a team Region and All-Upstate teams...Finished his senior season with 67 tackles, captain his senior year...Led the football team in passing yards and 42 assists, four sacks, eight quarterback hurries, 14 tackles for loss and touchdowns his final season...A two-year captain in basketball, he was two forced fumbles. DJ is the son of Anthony and Charise Crosby. tops on the Richlands’ team charts in points and rebounds...Was a two- time all-conference basketball player who made the all-area team in both basketball and baseball...On the diamond, Jackson was Richlands’ most Jeron Dawkins valuable pitcher...Ben is the son of Robert and Loretta Jackson. Class: Redshirt Freshman Position: DB Savon Johnson Height: 5-11 Weight: 195 Class: Redshirt Freshman Hometown: Spartanburg, S.C. Position: LB High School: Spartanburg Height: 6-0 Weight: 225 Hometown: Decatur, Ga. Jeron Dawkins spent the 2016 season as a redshirt…Was a two-year let- ter winner for SHS head coach Chris Miller...Helped lead the Vikings to a High School: Lakeside 2014 state championship...Finished3131 his career with 45 tackles, three Ben Jackson utilized his redshirt season in 2016...Was a three-year sport defensive touchdowns and three fumble recoveries...The Vikings won 24 standout at Richlands High School for head coach Justin Snider...Was an games in Dawkins’ final two seasons...Jeron is the son of Lushinda All-Coastal Carolina Conference football5353 performer who was a team Dawkins and Terry Greene. captain his senior year...Led the football team in passing yards and touchdowns his final season...A two-year captain in basketball, he was Matthew Ellis-White tops on the Richlands’ team charts in points and rebounds...Was a two- time all-conference basketball player who made the all-area team in both Class: Redshirt Freshman basketball and baseball...On the diamond, Jackson was Richlands’ most Position: DB valuable pitcher...Ben is the son of Robert and Loretta Jackson. Height: 5-10 Weight: 175 Hometown: Stone Mountain, Ga. Xavier Kelly High School: Stephenson Class: Redshirt Freshman Position: OL Matthew Ellis-White used a redshirt for the 2016 season…Was a two- Height: 6-0 Weight: 295 year letter winner for the SHS Jaguars and head coach Ron Gartrell...As a senior, White was named first team33 all-region and all-county and second Hometown: Blythewood, S.C. team all-conference...Recorded 45 solo tackles, 16 pass break-ups, four High School: Blythewood interceptions, one forced fumble and one defensive touchdown...Was also Xavier Kelly did not play for the Bulldogs, taking a redshirt season in named to the 2015 Florida/Georgia All-Star team...Matthew is the son of 2016…Played for head coach Dan Morgan at Blythewood High...Was a Tranetta Ellis and Matthew White. three-year starter and two-time team6464 captain for the BHS Bengals...Was selected to play in the North/South All-Star game following his senior Mason Flynt campaign...Was a first team All-Midlands and first team All-Region Class: Redshirt Freshman pick...Blythewood’s offensive MVP in 2015, Xavier is the son of Willie and Position: TE Ebony Kelly. Height: 6-4 Weight: 220 Floyd Louallen Hometown: High Point, N.C. Class: Redshirt Freshman High School: Ledford Position: RB Mason Flynt did not participate in 2016, using a redshirt season…Was a Height: 5-8 Weight: 160 two-year starter for LHS head coach Chris Adams...In 2015, Flynt was a Hometown: Wingate, N.C. first team all-conference and all-county8585 selection...Helped guide the High School: Forest Hills Panthers to 16 total wins and two play-off appearances in the past two seasons...A four-year letter winner for the Panther wrestling team...A Floyd Louallen utilized a redshirt season in 2016...Plaued three varsity member of the Ledford National Honor Society chapter, Mason is the son seasons for head coach John Lowery35, Jr. at Forest Hills...A running back of Steven and Alicia Flynt. and strong safety, Louallen was team35 MVP and All-Rocky River Conference his senior season...His efforts were rewarded with a spot in the East/West All-Star Game...In track and field, Louallen lettered three years for head coach Harold Crowder...Track team MVP and captain as a senior, earning a spot ln the all-conference team as well...Maintained a 4.1 GPA at Forest Hills...Floyd is the son of Robert Louallen and Charlene Robinson. 28 www.wingatebulldogs.com WINGATE FOOTBALL RUDY’S LAWN SERVICE RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

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www.wingatebulldogs.com 29 WINGATE FOOTBALL Noah Marsh Louis Rogers Class: Redshirt Freshman Class: Redshirt Freshman Position: LB Position: DL Height: 6-4 Weight: 215 Height: 6-0 Weight: 235 Hometown: Lincolnton, N.C. Hometown: Spartanburg, S.C. High School: West Lincoln High School: Spartanburg Noah Marsh utilized a redshirt season…SAC Commissioner’s Honor Louis Rogers spent his first year at WU as a redshirt in 2016…Was a two- Roll…Was a four-year letter winner for head coach Tom Sain at West year starter for Spartanburg head coach Chris Miller...Helped guide the Lincoln High...Was a two-way player4545 the Rebels, starting at quarterback SHS Vikings to a 2014 state championship...An77 all-region choice and a and safety...On the defensive side of the ball, he finished his senior season North/South All-Star game participant in 2015, Rogers holds the with 50 tackles, seven tackles for loss and two interceptions...Was a four- Spartanburg High School career record with 39 quarterback sacks...As a time scholar athlete...A member of West Lincoln’s National Honor Society senior, he compiled 17 sacks along with 43 pressures and 21 tackles for chapter, Noah is the son of Stephanie and Billy Marsh. loss...Louis is the son of Charlene Wallace and Louis Rogers. Hart Simpson Jalen McNish Class: Redshirt Freshman Class: Redshirt Freshman Position: WR Position: DB Height: 6-1 Weight: 175 Height: 5-6 Weight: 160 Hometown: Cary, N.C. Hometown: Raleigh, N.C. High School: Apex High School: Athens Drive Hart Simpson utilized a redshirt season in 2016…Was a two-year letter Jalen McNish used a redshirt season in 2016…Was a three-year varsity winner for the AHS Cougars...Played his senior year for Apex head coach letter winner and senior team captain for Athens Drive...His head football Robert Graham...Finished his senior year with 17 catches for 298 yards coaches were Chris Martin and Jimmy2727 Ray...Led Athens Drive in and two touchdowns...Received academic all-conference team recognition interceptions with three his senior season...Was a team captain his final and player of the week laurels during his senior campaign...Hart is the son year as well...An Athens Drive Honor Roll student throughout his career, of Kevin and Kelley Simpson. McNish was recognized as a National Football Foundation (NFF) Scholar- Athlete by the NFF’s Bill Dooley Chapter as a senior...Was the only Athens Chase Tyson Drive football player recognized...Jalen is the son of Troy and Teresa McNish. Class: Redshirt Freshman Position: DB Height: 5-9 Weight: 180 Raymond Owens Hometown: Douglasville, Ga. Class: Redshirt Freshman High School: Tucker Position: DB Chase Tyson spent the 2016 season as a redshirt…Was a four-year letter Height: 5-10 Weight: 180 winner at Tucker High, playing his senior year for head coach Bryan Hometown: Fayetteville, N.C. Lamar...Was a three-year starter for1616 the Tucker Tigers, posting 150 tackles High School: Pine Forest and six interceptions during his career...An all-county performer as a junior, he started on both sides of the ball as a senior...Chase is the son of Raymond Owens used 2016 as a redshirt year…Played cornerback, safe- Rotunda and Marion Tyson. ty, wide receiver and return specialist for Pine Forest head football coach Bill Sochovka...Was an All-Mid-South1212 Conference selection his senior season...Was an award-winning member of the Pine Forest chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)...Graduated with honors from Pine Forest and routinely found his name on the A/B Honor Roll...Raymond is the son of Denise Brunswick.

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www.wingatebulldogs.com 31 WINGATE FOOTBALL Noah Arnett Jesiah Carlton Naseem Dewitt Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Position: RB Position: LB 38 Position: DL Height: 5-9 Weight: 185 Height: 6-1 Weight: 210 Height: 5-11 Weight: 260 Hometown: Roan Mountain, Tenn. Hometown: Winston-Salem, N.C. Hometown: Myrtle Beach, S.C. High School: Cloudland High School: Reagan High School: Myrtle Beach Antwanez Barnett Allen Cheagle Armani Donaldson Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Position: WR 88 Position: LB Position: WR Height: 6-2 Weight: 195 Height: 6-1 Weight: 195 Height: 5-10 Weight: 155 Hometown: Gastonia, N.C. Hometown: Easley, S.C. Hometown: Jonesboro, Ga. High School: Hunter Huss High School: Easley High School: Mundy's Mill Kasee Bates Thomas Clay Zane Dulaney Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Position: LB Position: WR 89 Position: DE Height: 6-3 Weight: 190 Height: 6-0 Weight: 185 Height: 6-0 Weight: 220 Hometown: Holly Ridge, N.C. Hometown: Knoxville, Tenn. Hometown: N. Charleston, S.C. High School: Dixon High School: Hardin Valley Acad. High School: Fort Dorchester Dominique Boston Josh Collura Conner Edwards Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Position: DL Position: RB Position: LB 55 Height: 6-0 Weight: 215 Height: 6-0 Weight: 195 Height: 6-2 Weight: 215 Hometown: Winston-Salem, N.C. Hometown: Marshville, N.C. Hometown: Locust, N.C. High School: Mount Tabor High School: Piedmont High School: West Stanly Houston Brantley Sirod Cook Hunter Falconer Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Position: DL Position: DL Position: WR 84 Height: 6-0 Weight: 230 Height: 5-10 Weight: 280 Height: 6-0 Weight: 170 Hometown: Lancaster, S.C. Hometown: Winston-Salem, N.C. Hometown: Atlanta, Ga. High School: Lancaster High School: East Forsyth High School: Woodward Acad. Logan Brock Jarius Cotton Elijah Fitchue Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Class: Freshamn Position: OL Position: DB Position: DB Height: 6-4 Weight: 255 Height: 5-8 Weight: 175 Height: 5-10 Weight: 175 Hometown: Mint Hill, N.C. Hometown: Lenoir, N.C. Hometown: Matthews, N.C. High School: Independence High School: Hibriten High School: Northside Christian Connor Brown Shaw Crocker Randy Floars Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Position: RB Position: QB Position: OL Height: 5-11 Weight: 195 Height: 6-1 Weight: 200 Height: 6-1 Weight: 280 Hometown: Lebanon, N.J. Hometown: Williamston, S.C. Hometown: Goldsboro, N.C. High School: Voorhees High School: Palmetto High School: C.B. Aycock Brent Campbell Jordan DeMarco Parker George Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Position: OL Position: QB Position: K/P 86 Height: 6-2 Weight: 270 Height: 6-2 Weight: 200 Height: 6-0 Weight: 170 Hometown: Stafford, Va. Hometown: Locust Grove, Va. Hometown: Wake Forest, N.C. High School: Colonial Forge High School: Riverbend High School: Heritage

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www.wingatebulldogs.com 35 WINGATE FOOTBALL Hunter Nichols Jacob Rooker Neil Sullivan Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Position: RB Position: LS 40 Position: PK Height: 5-11 Weight: 235 Height: 5-10 Weight: 190 Height: 6-1 Weight: 185 Hometown: Iron Station, N.C. Hometown: Roanoke Rapids, N.C. Hometown: Waxhaw, N.C. High School: Mtn. Island Charter High School: Roanoke Rapids High School: Cuthbertson Tristen Packer Trey Saddler-Brown Evan Surgeon Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Position: LB Position: LB Position: OL 63 Height: 6-0 Weight: 200 Height: 6-2 Weight: 205 Height: 6-3 Weight: 265 Hometown: Williamsburg, Va. Hometown: Lenoir, N.C. Hometown: Greensboro, N.C. High School: Lafayette High School: Hibriten High School: SE Guilford Hunter Pait Jacob Satterfield Lamin Trawalley Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Position: LB Position: QB Position: DL Height: 6-0 Weight: 210 Height: 6-5 Weight: 210 Height: 6-0 Weight: 305 Hometown: Bladenboro, N.C. Hometown: Gainesville, Ga. Hometown: Raleigh, N.C. High School: West Bladen High School: West Hall High School: Rolesville Noah Priester Steven Sharpe Alex Virgilio Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Position: RB Position: OL Position: K/P Height: 5-9 Weight: 185 Height: 6-1 Weight: 290 Height: 5-9 Weight: 180 Hometown: Greensboro, N.C. Hometown: Newport, N.C. Hometown: Bradenton, Fla. High School: NE Guilford High School: Croatan High School: Saint Stephen's Episcopal Austin Raynor Cameron Silva Brian Wilson Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Position: QB Position: TE Position: DB Height: 6-0 Weight: 185 Height: 6-3 Weight: 210 Height: 5-9 Weight: 170 Hometown: Dunn, N.C. Hometown: Boiling Springs, N.C. Hometown: Irmo, S.C. High School: Midway High School: Jefferson Classical High School: Dutch Fork Jacob Reeves Xi Simpson Dawson Wright Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Position: RB Position: OL 76 Position: LB Height: 5-8 Weight: 200 Height: 6-2 Weight: 275 Height: 6-0 Weight: 215 Hometown: Reevesville, N.C. Hometown: Chester, S.C. Hometown: Holly Springs, N.C. High School: Dorchester Acad. High School: Chester High School: Holly Springs McLean Robertson Eli Smith Myron Young Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Position: PK 54 Position: LB Position: WR Height: 5-11 Weight: 195 Height: 6-1 Weight: 220 Height: 5-10 Weight: 145 Hometown: Lexington, S.C. Hometown: Denver, N.C. Hometown: Lusby, Md. High School: River Bluff High School: East Lincoln High School: Patuxent L.J. Robinson Teddy Spooner Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Position: LB Position: QB Height: 6-0 Weight: 205 Height: 6-1 Weight: 180 Hometown: Salisbury, N.C. Hometown: Huntersville, N.C. High School: West Rowan High School: Lake Norman Charter

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2017 Wingate University Football Team

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Joe Reich is in his 17th season as the head football coach at Wingate University. In addition to the duties typically associated with his job, Reich coaches the running backs and oversees Wingate's kickers, punters and long snappers. In 2016, Reich and the Bulldogs posted an 8-3 overall record and a 5-2 mark in the SAC. Reich passed the 100-victory plateau to boost his WU record coaching ledger to 101-73 overall.

In 2016, Reich and the Bulldogs played for the SAC regular season championship on the final day of the campaign. Wingate made significant achievements on both sides of the ball, with senior Ray Edwards becoming first Bulldog in program history to earn SAC Defensive Player of the Year laurels. A program-record 13 WU student-athletes earned All-SAC laurels. Offensively, Wingate was second in the SAC in both rushing offense (227.1 yards/game) and passing offense (199.4 yards/game). The Bulldogs led the league in red zone offense and third down conversions. Running backs Lawrence Pittman and Blake Hayes combined for 29 touchdowns, with Hayes receiving recog- nition as a Harlon Hill Award nominee. Academically, 21 Wingate players made the SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll.

Reich and the 2015 WU team bolted to a 6-1 overall record following seven games. The Bulldogs received national and regional rankings. Six players made All-SAC (including Denver Bronco signee Mathu Gibson), with Pittman receiving a listing on the Harlon Hill regional ballot. Linebacker Eric Mapoles received Academic All- America® laurels for the second year. Punter Christopher Birozes joined his veteran teammate on this prestigious list.

In 2014, five Wingate football student-athletes were named to the Academic All-America® NCAA Division II football teams, selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Wingate offensive lineman Will Poteat was a first team pick, while four Bulldogs received second team laurels: Mapoles, tight end Brandon Ellington, defensive back Jon Jimenez and defensive lineman Nick Napolitano. Ellington is the first Wingate football student-athlete to earn Academic All-America® honors twice in his career. Wingate’s five football honorees tie NCAA Division III Rose-Hulman for the most in the three NCAA divisions during the 2014 season. On the 2014 NCAA Division II Academic All-America® football scene, Chadron State (Neb.) was second with four selections. The Allstate Insurance Company and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) named Mapoles to 2014 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®. The 22 players honored with this distinct recognition have not only dedicated their time to succeeding on the field, but have made a commitment to enriching the lives of others while contributing to the greater good of their communities.

Mapoles was one of seven Bulldogs to make the 2014 All-SAC team. Four Wingate players made the first team: Ellington, Napolitano, wide receiver Jordan Berry and defensive back Brandon Hathaway. Mapoles, Poteat and Jimenez made the second team. Both Ellington and Napolitano received All-SAC laurels for the third time in their respective careers. Napolitano (AP) and Hathaway (Beyond Sports Network) received All-American honors following the 2014 campaign.

In 2013, seven Wingate players were named to the All-SAC team. Quarterback Robbie Nallenweg was one of 28 candidates in the running for the 2013 Harlon Hill Trophy as the NCAA Division II college football Player of the Year. Ellington was named to the Capital One Academic All-America® NCAA Division II football second team in 2013.

The Bulldogs were 6-5 overall (5-2 SAC) during the 2012 season. Wide receiver Chris Bowden was a consensus All-American and the SAC co-offensive Player of the Year. He advanced to the national ballot (final eight) for the Harlon Hill Award, thanks to a record-setting season. Running back Andrew Nallenweg was named to the Capital One Academic All-America® NCAA Division II football second team. His brother (Robbie) set school and conference records in his first year as Wingate’s starting quarterback. The Bulldogs earned a thrilling national television victory over Carson-Newman during the 2012 campaign.

In 2011, six Wingate players earned All-SAC laurels. Bowden, Ellington and offensive lineman Mike Arndt were first team All-SAC picks and Don Hansen All-Super Region 2 honorees. For the second year in a row, quarterback Cody Haffly was a regional finalist for the Harlon Hill Award. Offensive lineman Austin Lowe was named to the Capital One Academic All-America® NCAA Division II football second team.

In the fall of 2010, Reich led the Bulldogs to the greatest season in Wingate’s senior college football history. Wingate won the school’s first-ever SAC championship on the way to a 9-3 overall record. The nine wins are a senior college school record, along with the team’s record six wins in league play. Reich was named SAC Coach of the Year for the second time in his career. The CFL’s Montreal Alouettes invited Reich to serve as a guest coach during the summer of 2011. Reich also guided the Bulldogs to a 63-41 win over Morehouse in the first play-off game in school history. The 63 points scored by Wingate were the most by any team in the entire 2010 Division II play-offs. Wingate’s season ended in the Sweet 16, against undefeated and number one seed Albany State. In the historic 2010 season, Wingate broke 35 school records on offense and special teams. Offensively, Wingate gained 5,320 yards of total offense and scored 418 points, both school records. The Bulldogs scored 56 touchdowns in 2010, eight more than the previous record.

Haffly set every major single-season passing record in 2010. He also broke the all-time Wingate and SAC record for TD passes in a season with 42. Haffly tied a SAC record with seven touchdown passes in a game. His season total was second best in all of Division II for the 2010 season. Haffly’s 3,952 yards passing in 2010 is the third-best single season total in the history of the SAC. Senior running back Nelson Woods finished his career with school records for carries, yards and touchdowns. He is seventh all-time in career rushing yards in the SAC. Senior wide receivers Delric Ellington and Perry Floyd both rewrote the record books as well. Floyd broke the record for receiving yards and touchdowns in a season. Floyd’s 1,236 yards receiving in 2010 ranks as one of the top campaigns in SAC history. He also owns the Wingate record for all-purpose yards in a season and punt return average. Delric Ellington set records for catches in a single game and season. Wingate was the only school in the nation with three different wide receivers catching 10 TD passes or more on the 2010 season. Floyd caught 15, Bowden caught 14 and Ellington corralled 10 TD passes. The Bulldogs tallied a seven-game winning streak in 2010 for the second time in Reich’s career. For the second time in the last six seasons, a school-record 10 Wingate players were named to the 2010 All-SAC first and second teams.

Reich is only the fourth head coach in school history. Wingate’s 2010 senior class achieved a new school record, compiling 31 career victories, breaking the previous record of 30. The 2010 season marked the fourth consecutive year the senior class has equaled or eclipsed the previous total. The 2010 Bulldogs finished the year ranked at the end of the season for the first time ever. The 2009 Bulldogs received votes in the final AFCA poll.

Cornerback David Jones was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL draft (145th overall selection). A 2007 Hula Bowl participant, Jones was a D2Football.com and AFCA All- American his senior season. All-American Kenwin Cummings was a part of the New York Jets organization for three seasons. Cummings was a member of the Jets’ 54-man roster in 2009; he was traded to the Dallas Cowboys in December of 2010. All-SAC and All-American standout John Bowman is a starting defensive end playing in the Canadian Football League for the Montreal Alouettes. Bowman and his teammates have won two Grey Cup championships. All-American Chris Conklin signed a NFL free agent contract during the summer of 2008 with the Carolina Panthers.

Academics are very important to Reich and his staff. In addition to the two 2015 recipients and the five 2014 honorees, offensive linemen Lowe and Ralph Curiel and defensive end Frank Marino have earned Academic All-America® honors. Marino was the first Wingate football student-athlete to receive Academic All-America® laurels. In 2013, a school-record eight Bulldogs were named to the Capital One Academic All-Super Region 2 team: Ellington, Mapoles, Napolitano, Robbie Nallenweg, Poteat, Austin Anthony, Timmy Rogers and Mycah Gaylord.

Wingate is receiving recognition on the national scene, as the Bulldogs were ranked in either the AFCA or the D2Football.com polls at various times during every season from 2004 until 2011. Wingate’s 42-31 road victory over Tusculum was televised to a live national audience on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009. The Bulldogs posted a solid 7-3 overall record in 2009. Wingate finished alone in second place in the SAC race with a 5-2 league ledger. Seven players earned All-SAC laurels, while return specialist Perry Floyd was named to the All-American second team by Don Hansen’s Football Gazette.

The 2008 Bulldogs earned an 8-3 overall and a 5-3 SAC ledger. Wingate was ranked in the top 25 of the NCAA Division II for seven separate weeks, charting as high as number 15 in the AFCA poll. Wingate finished the 2007 season 7-4 overall, earning an AFCA ranking for five weeks. The Bulldogs reached number 18 in the AFCA poll.

In 2006, Wingate placed a school-record 10 players on the All-South Atlantic Conference first and second teams. Wingate equaled its school record for senior college wins in a season, compiling an 8-3 overall mark. Wingate’s five SAC wins set a new school record.

When Reich and his staff arrived in 2000, the team had completed a 1-10 season under the previous regime. The Bulldogs compiled an 8-3 overall record in 2004, 2006 and 2008. Reich was named SAC Coach of the Year in 2004.

Reich spent eight years as an assistant coach at the University of Buffalo. Prior to Buffalo, he was an assistant coach at his alma mater Gettysburg College and a graduate assistant coach at Georgia Tech under Bobby Ross. Reich was the defensive coordinator at Buffalo during Buffalo’s transition from Division I-AA to Division I. His Buffalo defense recorded the school’s first shutout in 10 years during the 1999 season. During the 1996 season, Buffalo achieved its first-ever national ranking in The Sports Network Top 25 poll. The Bulls were ranked number 25 for two consecutive weeks. His 1998 punt return unit led the nation in average per return. As the defensive line coach at Buffalo, Reich coached defensive end Vinnie Canosa, who set UB records for tackles for loss (career and season) and QB sacks (career and season).

During his time at Gettysburg College, he coached five players who earned All-Centennial Conference or All-Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference honors. As the graduate assistant coach at Georgia Tech, he worked under former University of Maryland, San Diego Chargers and Detroit Lions head coach Bobby Ross as well as 1999 American Football Coaches Association Assistant Coach of the Year and current Maryland head coach Ralph Friedgen.

Reich played offensive line at Gettysburg from 1984-87, earning a B.A. degree in Mathematics in 1987. Reich earned All-Centennial Conference honors his senior season at Gettysburg. He played his high school football at Cedar Crest High School in Lebanon, Pa. Reich’s father (Frank John Reich) was a head coach at Lebanon High School and later served as an assistant coach at Lebanon Valley College. Frank John Reich played football and served as a 1955 co-captain at Penn State. He was one of the last PSU players to play 60 minutes in a game. Joe Reich’s brother (Frank Michael Reich) played 14 seasons in the NFL. Joe Reich and his wife Deirdre have a son (Shane) and two daughters (Colleen and Lindsey).

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Wingate University head football coach Joe Reich and his wife Deirdre have three children: a son (Shane) and twin daughters (Colleen and Lindsey).

Coaching History 2001-present Head coach,Wingate (2004, 2010 SAC Coach of the Year) 1997-2000 Defensive Coordinator, University of Buffalo (SUNY) 1995-97 Defensive Line Coach, University of Buffalo (SUNY) 1993-94 Defensive Line Coach,Administrative Assistant to the Head Coach and Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, University of Buffalo (SUNY) 1989-93 Offensive Line Coach, Gettysburg College (Pa.) 1988-89 Graduate Assistant, Georgia Tech Playing History 1984-87 Offensive Lineman, Gettysburg College (Pa.)

JOE REICH THROUGH THE YEARS (101-73) 2001 (4-7) 2002 (5-6) 2003 (5-6) 2004 (8-3, receiving votes in final NCAA poll) 2005 (5-5) 2006 (8-3, receiving votes in final NCAA poll) 2007 (7-4) 2008 (8-3, receiving votes in final NCAA poll) 2009 (7-3, receiving votes in final NCAA poll) 2010 (9-3, receiving votes in final NCAA poll) 2011 (5-6) 2012 (6-5) 2013 (4-6) 2014 (6-5) 2015 (6-5) 2016 (8-3) www.wingatebulldogs.com 41 WINGATE FOOTBALL

In 2009, Long mentored four Bulldogs to All-SAC honors. Lineman Ben Mike Long Benshoof and running back Vince Jordan were named to the first team. Delric Offensive Coordinator/ Ellington and tight end Ryan Webber earned second team distinction. Quarterbacks/ Community Wingate was second in the SAC in scoring offense (33.6 points per game) and Service Coordinator passing offense (241.1 yards per game) during the 2009 season. The Bulldogs were third in the league in total offense (395.3 yards per game). Floyd was third Mike Long is entering his 17th season as in the nation in kick-off returns (30.38 yards per return) and ninth in punt returns Wingate's offensive coordinator in 2017. (15.07 yards per return). The team's assistant head coach, Long also coaches Wingate's quarterbacks. He is the In 2008, the Bulldogs were number two in the SAC passing offense category. team's community service coordinator and Wingate averaged 238.4 passing yards per game in 2008, placing the Bulldogs camp director. Long and the Bulldogs have ninth on the NCAA Division II charts. Woods rushed for career-high 1238 yards hosted the nationally-recognized Special on 248 carries in 2008. He led the SAC in both yards and carries. Woods, Olympics Football Field Day for 14 straight Webber and wide receiver Shawn Barrett earned All-SAC laurels following the years (counting the August 26, 2017 event). 2008 campaign.

In 2016, Long's offense was at the top of The SAC coaches named Woods the league’s Offensive Freshman of the Year in the league charts as the Bulldogs were 2007. Tight end Chris Conklin was named first team All-SAC, while Woods and second in the SAC in both rushing offense (227.1 yards/game) and passing Barrett were selected second team All-SAC. Conklin signed a free agent contract offense (199.4 yards/game). The Bulldogs led the league in red zone offense and with the Carolina Panthers during the summer of 2008. third down conversions. Quarterback Kyle Johnson had a career year, while running backs Blake Hayes and Lawrence Pittman led the SAC in rushing yards Woods rushed for a league-best 1,174 yards in 2007. He was Wingate’s first (1109) and rushing touchdowns (15), respectively. Hayes was a Harlon Hill Award 1000-yard rusher since Tracy Bowen ran for 1,274 yards in 1997. During the nominee. Seven offensive players made the 2016 All-SAC teams. 2007 season, Woods eclipsed the 100-yard mark during seven games. In addition, Wingate was third in the league in passing offense, averaging over 242 Long’s offensive schemes helped three student-athletes make the 2015 All-SAC yards passing per game in 2007. team: Denver Bronco signee Mathu Gibson (’16), Harlon Hill nominee Pittman and three-year leading receiver Jordan Berry. Long and the Bulldogs were an Five Bulldog offensive players were named to the All-SAC teams in 2006. Three- integral part of Wingate’s 2015 Make-A-Wish reveal. The school won the NCAA time All-SAC offensive lineman Brandon Manshack earned a first team slot in Division II Award of Excellence in recognition of this special event. 2006 after making the second team two years in a row. Conklin and wide receiver Dan Brooks joined Manshack on the first team All-SAC. Long’s 2014 offense featured two Academic All-America® selections as named by CoSIDA. Offensive lineman Will Poteat (’14, ‘15) was a first team pick, while tight Long and the offensive coaches keep the Bulldogs near the top of the SAC end Brandon Ellington (’15) made the second team. Ellington is the first Wingate statistical rankings. The Wingate offense ranked second in the SAC in total football student-athlete to earn Academic All-America® honors twice in his career. offense per game with 342.7 yards per contest in 2006. Also, the Bulldog passing game was first among SAC teams (and eighth in NCAA Division II) at 273.8 yards Both Ellington and wide receiver Jordan Berry (’17) made the All-SAC team in per game. 2014. Berry led the Bulldogs with 50 catches for 586 yards and six touchdowns during the 2014 campaign. He was third in the SAC in receiving touchdowns and Brooks led the SAC in receptions per game (5.55) and receiving yards per game receptions per game. (73.5) in 2006. Quarterback Anthony Metzelaars topped the SAC charts in passing yards per game (251.5) and total offense per game (245.7). Metzelaars In 2013, Long mentored quarterback Robbie Nallenweg, helping him earn a spot was 16th in the NCAA Division II in total offense. as one of 28 candidates in the running for 2013 Harlon Hill Trophy. Nallenweg led the SAC in completions per game (28.1) and completion percentage (70.3) He In 2005, Brooks shared the SAC lead in touchdown receptions (10). Both Brooks was fourth in the NCAA Division II statistical rankings in both of the and Manshack earned post-season honors from the league. In 2004, Bulldog aforementioned categories. wide receiver Rodney Williams caught a (then) school-record 74 passes and became only the second receiver in the school’s senior college history to surpass Long helped the Bulldog offense put up fantastic numbers in 2012 as he 1000 yards receiving in a season. mentored Wingate’s offensive line. In run-blocking, the offensive line helped the entire running back corps post 1049 yards and 15 touchdowns on the year. The Prior to joining coach Reich’s staff at Wingate, Long was an assistant football O-Line’s pass-blocking led to a career season by Nallenweg as he broke school coach at Lehigh University. Long served as assistant offensive line coach and records for pass completions (326), pass attempts (491), and completion assistant recruiting coordinator at Lehigh. percentage (66 percent). Long’s standout and leader on the offensive line was redshirt senior center Joseph So, who was honored at the end of the year as an Long helped with the Lehigh special teams, including the punt (long snappers), All-SAC first team and Don Hansen All-Super Region 2 third team selection. PAT/FG and kickoff teams. Also, he monitored the academic and athletic progress of the offensive line and served as Lehigh’s head JV coach. Wingate was second in the South Atlantic Conference in passing offense (296.91 yards per game) in 2011. Bulldog offensive lineman Mike Arndt and quarterback During Long’s time at Lehigh, the Mountain Hawks won the Patriot League Cody Haffly were named to the All-SAC team for the second season in a row. championship in 1999 and 2000. Also, Lehigh qualified for the NCAA Division I- Ellington and wide receiver Chris Bowden joined Arndt on the All-SAC first team. AA playoffs in 1999 and 2000. The Mountain Hawks led the Patriot League in Haffly led the SAC in total offense. rushing in 2000.

In 2010, Mike Long celebrated his 10th anniversary as a member of the Bulldog While a student-athlete at James Madison University, Long earned four varsity football coaching staff in a big way, as the Bulldogs won the SAC title. Wingate letters as an offensive guard for the Dukes. He started two seasons at JMU, as broke 35 school records on offense and special teams. Haffly set every major the team won the Lambert Cup in 1994 (his senior season). Long was elected the single-season passing record. He also broke the all-time Wingate and SAC record team’s most improved offensive lineman during the spring of 1993. The Dukes for TD passes in a season with 42. Haffly’s 3,952 yards passing in 2010 is the qualified for the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs in 1991 and 1994. third-best single season total in the history of the league. The Bulldogs were second in the SAC in passing offense (332.7 yards per game) and total offense Each August, Long coordinates Wingate’s Special Olympics Field Day for local (443.3 yards per game). athletes. Long was inducted into the Severn School Athletic Hall of Fame in May of 2011. Coach Long and his wife Erin have a daughter, Olivia Anna Long and a Senior running back Nelson Woods became the school’s all-time leading rusher son, Nathan Dallas Long. The Long family resides in Indian Trail. in 2010. Woods and Arndt made first team All-SAC. Haffly and wide receivers Perry Floyd and Delric Ellington earned second team laurels. Haffly was a regional finalist for the Harlon Hill Award. 42 www.wingatebulldogs.com WINGATE FOOTBALL DSKDSK TToowingwing && RecoRecovvereryy Local & Long Distance Day or Night - 24 Hours Storage Lot Address Mailing Address 140 Pedro Street 23 Macedonia Church Rd. Monroe, NC, 28110 Monroe, NC, 28112 Donald Keziah | Lee Starnes | Randy Adcock Mobile: 704-441-3579 Mobile: 704-591-0314 CarCarolinaolina PlumbingPlumbing SerServicevice Trenching Back Hoe Dwa Sewer Service 2218 Summerlinyne CrDair 704-233-4700 ook Wingate Phone: Water Service 704-233-4327 , NC y Rd. Fax: 28174 LIC 14915Complete Plumbing Service

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with student-athlete eligibility concerns. Also, he was responsible for weekend Rashaan Jordan recruiting hosts and served as the football staff liaison to the residence life office. Defensive Coordinator/ A graduate of Alfred University, Jordan is the Saxons’ single-season rushing Linebackers/ leader. A tailback at Alfred, Jordan was an honorable mention All-American and Pro Liaison Player of the Year in the ECAC. Also, he was first team All-Upstate New York. Rashaan Jordan enters his 12th season as While an undergraduate, Jordan earned a bachelor’s degree in athletic Wingate's defensive coordinator in 2017. He administration at Alfred. After his playing days were completed in 1994, Jordan returned to the Bulldog family in December spent one year as running backs coach for the Saxons before moving on to the of 2012. Jordan spent seven years as University of Buffalo. Wingate's defensive coordinator (2001-08) before working on the football coaching Jordan and his wife Elizabeth have three sons and two daughters (Malik, Calen, staffs at Cornell and SUNY Brockport. He Kyral, Kyra and Makiah) and reside in Indian Trail. serves as the team's pro liaison and works with the Bulldog defensive backs. Travis Knight Jordan's 2016 Bulldog defense led the Def. Line/Video Coordinator/ South Atlantic Conference in nine statistical Liaison to Football Alumni categories. An AFCA All-American, end Ray Edwards was the first athlete in pro- gram history to earn SAC Defensive Player of the Year laurels. Edwards and four Travis Knight enters his eighth season as WU defensive teammates were named to the All-SAC teams. Jordan's charges an assistant football coach for the Wingate allowed only 20 points in four 2016 victories after pitching a school-record three Bulldogs. The 2017 season is his seventh shutouts the previous year. year as the team's defensive line coach. In addition, Knight is Wingate's video coordi- Jordan’s defense produced three first team All-SAC choices in 2015: lineman nator and the team's liaison to the Football Andre Foulks, linebacker Eric Mapoles (’16) and safety Nortavius Otis (’16). Alumni Association. Mapoles became only the second student-athlete in WU Football history to make the Academic All-America® team two years in a row. Lineman Jordan Smith The 2016 campaign was a good one for the joined Mapoles on the Academic All-Super Region 2 team. Bulldog D-Line, as end Ray Edwards was the first athlete in program history to earn Wingate defensive lineman Nick Napolitano (‘15) earned a spot on the South Atlantic Conference Defensive Player Associated Press Little All-America second team and the Capital One Academic of the Year laurels. Defensive linemen All-America® second team following the 2014 season. A two-time team captain, Andre Foulks and Josh Mills joined Edwards on the All-SAC teams. Edwards Napolitano was a three-time All-SAC pick. Defensive back Brandon Hathaway and Foulks led the league in forced fumbles and fumble recoveries, respectively. was named first team All-American by the Beyond Sports Network (BSN). Knight coached Chris Boykins, who earned a spot on the Academic All-Super Region 2 team named by CoSIDA. Overall, the WU defense led the SAC in nine Statistically, the 2014 Bulldogs were seventh in the NCAA by allowing only 154.5 statistical categories. passing yards per game. Wingate topped the SAC charts in defensive interceptions (16), fumbles recovered (11) and defensive touchdowns (four). In Knight helped lineman Andre Foulks earned a spot on the first team All-South 2013, defensive lineman Auntrell Mack led the NCAA in fumbles recovered with Atlantic Conference squad in 2015. Foulks had 11 tackles at number 16 Lenoir- four. Both Jimenez and Napolitano received all-league laurels from the SAC. Rhyne, allowing the Bulldogs to snap the Bears’ 22-game SAC winning streak. Defensive end Jordan Smith was recognized by CoSIDA with a place on the Jordan is a graduate of Alfred University, where he earned a degree in Athletic Academic All-Super Region 2 team. Administration. He spent time with Coach Reich at the University of Buffalo after one year as the running backs coach at Alfred. At Cornell, Jordan was primarily a Wingate defensive lineman Nick Napolitano (‘14) achieved a unique double- linebacker coach while also assisting in the Kick-off, Kick-off Return, and Punt double by earning a spot on the Associated Press Little All-America second team Return special team areas for the team as well. and the Capital One Academic All-America® second team following the 2014 season. A two-time team captain, Napolitano was a three-time All-SAC pick. Jordan joined the Cornell football coaching staff in the spring of 2008 after coaching at Wingate for the previous seven years as defensive coordinator, In 2013, Bulldog defensive lineman Auntrell Mack led the NCAA in fumbles assistant head coach and linebacker coach. He also worked with the punters. recovered with four. In 2012, Knight coached a starting defensive line which recorded 162 tackles, 27.5 tackles for loss, 12.0 sacks, five fumble recoveries and While at Wingate from 2001 to 2008, Jordan coached defensive backs David three forced fumbles. Defensive linemen Napolitano and Malcolm Ricks were Jones and Donald Brown, linebacker Stuart Sheppard and defensive lineman honored at the end of the season as All-SAC second team selections. Kenwin Cummings to All-SAC seasons in 2006. Jones was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL draft (145th overall selection) Knight worked with Wingate’s linebackers during the 2010 season. Prior to joining and signed a three-year contract in June. A 2007 Hula Bowl participant, Jones head coach Joe Reich’s staff, he spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Sun was a www.D2Football.com and AFCA All-American his senior season. Valley High School for head coach Scott Stein. In 2008, Knight worked with the Sun Valley linebackers. In 2009, he was the defensive line coach. The Spartans In addition, Cummings led the SAC in tackles for loss (17.5), quarterback hurries made the N.C. 4A play-offs both seasons. Knight assisted with play calling from (15) and quarterback sacks (nine) in 2006. He was 21st in the NCAA in pass the press box. In addition, he collaborated with the defensive coordinator to sacks and 22nd in tackles for loss. He was named to the 2005 Don Hansen’s determine defensive strategies for each game. Football Gazette NCAA Division II All-America first team. The Bulldogs were third in the SAC in pass defense in 2005, allowing only 176.6 passing yards per During his playing days, Knight was a two-year letter winner for the Bulldogs. contest. In addition, Wingate was second in pass defense efficiency (103.9). Four Knight was named Wingate’s defensive MVP in 2005. He led the team in tackles (89) the same season. In addition, Knight shared the South Atlantic Conference Bulldog defenders were named to the All-SAC team in 2005. statistical championship with three fumble recoveries. Knight played two years at Northland Community and Technical College in Thief River Falls, Minn. before Before joining the Wingate family, Jordan was a full-time outside linebackers joining the Bulldogs in the fall of 2004. He was All-Conference and team coach at the University of Buffalo. Jordan also coordinated Buffalo’s punt return defensive MVP two years each. Knight was All-Region and All-State one year team efforts. 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All-South Atlantic Conference running Career Services contact, in addition to his backs Blake Hayes and Lawrence Pittman other duties. led the league in rushing yards (1109) and rushing touchdowns (15), respectively. Hayes was a nominee for the Harlon Hill In 2016, Jenkins helped wide receiver Award. Keziah coached four All-SAC performers, as offensive linemen Daniel Jordan Berry earn All-South Atlantic Owens and Cabell Cantrell received recognition from the league's coaches as Conference honors for the fourth consec- well. utive season. Berry led the Bulldogs in receiving for each of his four seasons In the classroom, Keziah mentored 21 student-athletes who made the SAC in the Navy Blue and Vegas Gold. Berry caught 47 passes for 540 yards and Commissioner's Honor Roll. Zack Singleton and Chris Boykins were named to five touchdowns during the 2015 season. In 2014, Berry led the Bulldogs with the Academic All-Super Region 2 team by CoSIDA. Wingate's 2016 nominee for 50 catches for 586 yards and six touchdowns. In 2013, Berry topped the the SAC Elite 18 Award, Singleton received the Charlotte Touchdown Club Wingate charts with his 45 catches for 700 yards and seven touchdowns. scholarship in December of the same year. Jenkins spent the 2012 season with the Murray State Racers as the wide Keziah’s 2015 charges had huge successes on both the athletic and the receivers coach, responsible for the tutelage of all four wide receiver academic fronts. On the field, sophomore Lawrence Pittman was a regional positions. While earning his graduate degree at Eastern New Mexico candidate for the Harlon Hill Award. Pittman and Denver Broncos signee Mathu University, Jenkins served as a graduate assistant and inside receivers coach Gibson (’16) received first team All-SAC honors. In the classroom, linebacker Eric Mapoles (’16) and punter Christopher Birozes earned Academic All-America® along with his role as the head film/video coordinator for the Greyhounds. honors from CoSIDA. Jenkins received his Master of Sports Administration degree at ENMU in 2012. In his role as the Bulldogs’ academic coordinator, Keziah helped five student-athletes receive 2014 Academic All-America® honors from CoSIDA. Jenkins graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor of Science Offensive lineman Will Poteat (’14, ‘15) was a first team pick, while four Bulldogs degree in Business Economics in 2010. During his playing days, Jenkins receive second team laurels: tight end Brandon Ellington (‘15), defensive back lettered four years at Louisiana Tech; he was the starting quarterback for Jon Jimenez (‘15), linebacker Eric Mapoles (‘16) and defensive lineman Nick three consecutive seasons. Throughout his career as a Bulldog, Jenkins Napolitano (‘15). Napolitano was also an Associated Press Little All-America played in 35 games and accumulated over 5000 yards and 36 touchdowns second team member. Ellington is the first Wingate football student-athlete to earn Academic All-America® honors twice in his career. Wingate’s five football while completing 438-of-743 pass attempts. honorees tie NCAA Division III Rose-Hulman for the most in the three NCAA divisions following the 2014 season. The quintet gives Wingate Football 10 Jenkins ended his college career ranked sixth all-time in pass completions, Academic All-America® honorees lifetime. seventh in passing yards and seventh in passing touchdowns in school history. He led the Bulldogs to their first bowl game victory in 18 years during In 2013, the Bulldog O-Line helped Harlon Hill Trophy regional finalist Robbie the 2008 Independence Bowl. Nallenweg achieve great success at the quarterback position. Wingate had back-to-back 100-yard individual rushing performances (versus Tusculum and His Louisiana Tech trophy case includes the Terry Bradshaw Offensive Player North Greenville) as well. Keziah tutored tackle/guard Will Poteat as he earned a of the Year award (2010). In addition, Jenkins received the Louisiana Tech’s spot on the All-South Atlantic Conference second team. Presidential Award for performance on and off the field (2008). He received Keziah spent the 2012 season at Widener (Pa.) University, where he served as several WAC Offensive Player of the Week awards during his career. Jenkins offensive line coach and run game coordinator. The 2012 Widener program won was named the league’s Scholar-Athlete Award winner for three years. the Mid-Atlantic Conference title. 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Keziah’s coaching career began at Wingate from 2008-09. He spent two years on the coaching staff, serving as tight ends coach and assistant offensive line coach. Keziah spent time with the offensive quality control, strength and conditioning, special teams and recruiting areas. Keziah mentored an All-SAC tight end and several All-SAC offensive linemen, as well as an O-Line which blocked for the conference’s top rusher in 2008. A four-year starter on the Wingate offensive line, Keziah was a three-time Academic All-District III selection (as picked by CoSIDA) for his academic work, while receiving an honorable mention All-SAC pick for his play on the field.

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www.wingatebulldogs.com 47 WINGATE FOOTBALL JR Clark AJ Hill Equipment Manager Assistant Defensive Line Coach Defensive Backs Coach AJ Hill is in his first season as an assistant coach with the JR Clark was promoted to defensive Wingate University football program. He will help with the backs coach and equipment manager for defensive line and contribute to defensive scouting. Hill will the Bulldog football program in the spring assist with Wingate's recruiting efforts in Alabama and Georgia. of 2016. He also serves as fields’ coordinator and work study coordinator. Hill spent the previous two years at Morgan High School in The 2016 campaign is his third year on Clinton, Conn. as the defensive coordinator. The Huskies compiled a 16-5 overall the WU staff. Prior to his time at Wingate, record during his tenure with a state play-off appearance in 2015. Hill also worked Clark coached three seasons at with the linebackers and the running backs. He had responsibilities with special Gettysburg College, the alma mater of teams and opponent scout in addition to his game-day coaching. Bulldog head coach Joe Reich. Athletically, Hill earned three letters at Gettysburg College (Joe Reich's alma In 2015, Clark and Wingate’s defensive mater) as a defensive end and punt team member. He was an All-State linebacker brain trust helped safety Nortavius Otis at Daniel Hand High School in Madison, Conn. Hill received a bachelor's of art in earn a spot on the All-SAC first team. Otis was third on the Bulldog charts history at Gettysburg. with 77 tackles. A team captain, Otis had a big fumble recovery in Wingate’s SAC triumph at number 16 Lenoir-Rhyne. Nick Ulassin Assistant Defensive Backs Coach At Gettysburg, Clark coached a secondary that finished second in the Nick Ulassin serves as a graduate assistant defensive Centennial Conference in pass defense following the 2012 season. GC held backs coach for Wingate University. The 2017 campaign is four 2012 opponents to seven points or less, posting the school’s first shutout his second season with the Navy Blue and Vegas Gold-clad in eight years. Three Bullets earned All-Centennial Conference honors under Bulldogs. In 2015, he coached the wide receivers at Western Clark. New England University. Ulassin played his college football for the Gettysburg Bullets, the same school WU head Joe In 2010, Clark served as the defensive backs coach at Wittenberg (Ohio) Reich attended. University. He helped guide the Tigers to the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) championship, an undefeated regular season and a berth in the In 2011, Ulassin returned a Gettysburg school-record 41 kick-offs for 840 yards. NCAA Division III playoffs. The 2010 Wittenberg Tigers finished 10-1 overall He finished eighth in the Centennial Conference in all-purpose yards (107.3 yards and 6-0 in the NCAC. per game) the same season. Ulassin was an English major (with a secondary education minor) at Gettysburg.

Clark was a graduate assistant at Wilmington (Del.) College (his alma mater) At Somerville High School, Ulassin competed in football, baseball, golf and track from 2007-09. He coached his linebackers to four All-Ohio Athletic and field. In football, he was all-conference, all-county and all-state. The Conference (OAC) awards, while also mentoring an All-OAC free safety. He Branchburg, N.J. native is the son of David and Judy Ulassin. was the Quakers’ video coordinator and recruiting assistant. Clark spent one year guiding Wilmington’s passing game plan. Cody Cothren While an undergraduate, Clark earned three football letters at Wilmington. He Assistant Running Backs Coach spent one year as a linebacker and two years as a defensive back. Clark Cody Cothren will work with the Bulldog running backs this graduated from Wilmington with a B.S. degree in health and physical season, his second year on the Bulldog sidelines. The May education (class of 2008). His masters’ degree is in education with a 2016 Wingate graduate played four years for head coach concentration in special education. Joe Reich, concluding his career in 2015. He will serve as a graduate assistant coach while pursuing his MASM (sport management) degree through Wingate's Ballantyne campus.

Cothren was a member of the football, wrestling and track teams at Hickory Ridge. A senior football captain, Cothren was named to the all-conference team David Stadler the same year. He led the team in rushing yards per game his final campaign. In Assistant Quarterbacks Coach track, Cothren was a state qualifier. An honor roll student at HRHS, Cody is the son of Larry and Sandra Cothren. David Stadler serves as a graduate assistant quarter- backs coach for the Bulldogs. He is also in charge of Wingate's social media platforms. Stadler played quarter- Danny Book back for head coach Joe Reich at Wingate. He earned a Assistant Offensive Line Coach bachelor's degree in Sport Management, class of 2016. Danny Book is the offensive line graduate assistant coach at Wingate University. In addition, he serves as assistant Stadler played football for his dad (Lin) at Rockingham County High School. video coordinator. The 2017 season is his second with the As a senior, he led the team in passing yardage and touchdown passes. Bulldog staff. Book joined the Bulldog coaching staff follow- David is the son of Lin and Edie Stadler. His dad played baseball at Western ing a three-year playing career for the Charlotte 49ers. Carolina University. While at Charlotte, Book started every game (at right tackle) during the first three years of the brand-new program. Prior to his time with the 49ers, Book spent a redshirt season at the University of Albany in New York. Book attended Hickory Ridge High School, home of fellow graduate assistant coach Cody Cothren.

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Gibson was a four-year starter and a two-year team Reese played two seasons at Mississippi State University for head captain for the Bulldogs. After receiving his degree coach Jackie Sherrill. He received his bachelor of fine arts degree in sport management (class of 2016), Gibson signed with the NFL's (graphic design/multimedia) from Mississippi State and his master of Denver Broncos. Most recently, he spent time with the CFL's Montreal science degree (sports coaching) from the United States Sports Alouettes during the summer of 2017. Academy. Jillian Malloy Director of Operations HolloHollowaway’y’ss MusicMusic CenterCenter Come visit us and see why we were named America’s #1 single location music store for 2014

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Wingate 38, Johnson C. Smith 28 yards and one TD. Baird converted three-of- Wingate 38, Johnson C. Smith 28 Wingate 19, Tusculum 0 three field goals, including a season-long 42- Wingate , N.C.----Lawrence Pittman had 16 Wingate, N.C.----Hayes had 28 carries for yarder in the fourth quarter which gave the carries for 133 yards and two touchdowns to 136 yards as the Bulldogs claimed a 19-0 Bulldogs a 30-27 lead. lead the Bulldogs to a 38-28 home victory SAC home triumph over Tusculum. Hayes over Johnson C. Smith. Blake Hayes had 15 established career-highs in both carries and Berry led the Bulldogs with eight receptions carries for 72 yards, while Jordan Berry led yards with his first collegiate 100-yard rushing for 79 yards. Eight WU players caught passes the WU receiving corps with five receptions game. from Johnson, including Bryan Mitchell, who for 68 yards. Linebacker Mackenzie Battle posted his first career grab. Edwards led the had a team-best six tackles and a sack in the The Bulldog defense held the visiting Bulldogs with seven tackles, two quarterback contest. Pioneers to 63 yards total offense and four sacks (six yards) and two tackles for losses first downs. The contest marked the first time (nine yards). Wingate 56, Shaw 7 Tusculum had been shutout since Oct. 15, 2005 in a 38-0 loss to Carson-Newman, a Mars Hill 42, Wingate 24 Wingate, N.C.----Pittman posted a school span of 119 consecutive games. Foulks and record five rushing touchdowns on 20 carries Battle had six tackles each. for 140 yards as the Bulldogs notched a 56-7 Wingate, N.C.----Johnson finished 20-of-29 home victory over Shaw. WU defensive backs passing for 416 yards and five touchdowns in Cameron Mattison and Cornel Cheron Wingate 49, Lenoir-Rhyne 6 his final home contest as the Bulldogs earned returned picks for touchdowns. Rover Joe a 42-39 Homecoming victory over Mars Hill. Kelly and lineman Ray Edwards led the Wingate, N.C..----Wingate compiled 593 Wingate compiled 631 yards of total offense. 'Dogs with six tackles each. yards total offense and held Lenoir-Rhyne Johnson set career-highs in passing yards without a touchdown on the way to a 49-6 (416) and passing TDs (five). Wingate 34, Brevard 7 South Atlantic Conference home victory. Two Bulldog running backs eclipsed the 100-yard Hayes finished with a career-high 198 rushing Brevard, N.C.----Pittman rushed for three TDs plateau: Hayes (126 yards, four TDs) and yards on 33 carries. Berry had nine receptions to give him an NCAA-leading 10 scores as the Dom McNeill (125 yards, one TD). for a career-best 206 yards and three scores. Bulldogs earned a 34-7 SAC road victory over On the Wingate defense, Singleton led the Brevard. Pittman finished with 25 carries for The LRU Bears did not score a touchdown in unit with 12 total tackles, 1.5 tackles for a loss 140 yards. Kyle Johnson finished 12-of-15 a SAC game for the first time since Nov. 10, and one QB hurry. for 141 yards. 2007, when Catawba blanked Lenoir-Rhyne 45-0. Wingate's defensive effort ended a 58- #19 Newberry 27, Wingate 22 Wide receiver Joe Wallace had six receptions game SAC touchdown scoring streak for the for 54 yards. Battle and Zack Singleton had LRU offense. six solo tackles each. Battle had 1.5 sacks as Newberry, S.C.----Newberry's Braxton Ivery well. Chandler Phillips boomed three punts Johnson finished 10-of-12 passing for 160 scored rushing touchdowns on back-to-back for a 46-yard per punt average. yards. Berry had six catches for 103 yards. plays from scrimmage, lifting the number 19 Kelly led the Bulldog defense with seven total Wolves to a 27-22 come-from-behind SAC Catawba 48, Wingate 26 tackles. Edwards and Foulks totaled five victory over Wingate. Hayes rushed 27 times combined hits on the quarterback. for 165 yards and two touchdowns for the Wingate, N.C.----Catawba quarterback Mike visiting Bulldogs. Baird had three field goals Sheehan finished 13-of-19 for 229 yards and Wingate 29, Carson-Newman 16 as the 'Dogs built a 9-7 halftime lead. two TDs as the Catawba Indians earned a 48-26 road victory over Wingate. Johnson Jefferson City, Tenn.----Hayes rushed 42 Hayes concluded the 2016 season with a finished 13-of-21 for 162 yards and one TD. times for 186 yards and three touchdowns, league-best 1109 rushing yards. Baird's three Pittman posted his fourth consecutive 100- boosting the visiting Bulldogs to a 29-16 SAC field goals give him 12 for his final season. yard rushing game with 21 carries for 156 victory over Carson-Newman. Wingate gave Foulks led Wingate with eight tackles. He had yards. For the Wingate defense, Battle and head coach Joe Reich his 100th victory in 16 two tackles for loss and one quarterback sack. Singleton recorded 14 and 12 tackles, years at the school. The Bulldogs bolted to a respectively. 26-3 lead after the first 30 minutes and never looked back. Wingate 45, Limestone 26 Wingate wide receiver BJ Muckelvene had Gaffney, S.C.----Pittman had 35 carries for 169 all-purpose yards. Defensively, Edwards, 190 yards and four rushing TDs as the Foulks and Battle had eight tackles each. Bulldogs claimed a 45-26 non-conference Edwards had three tackles for loss (six yards), road triumph over Limestone. The Wingate two quarterback hurries, one QB sack, one defense forced five turnovers. Mattison had a forced fumble and one fumble recovery. forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Johnson finished eight-of-16 passing on 154 yards. Place kicker Caleb Baird was six-for-six on North Greenville 34, Wingate 30 extra points and made his only field goal.Pittman 149 yards/34 carries; Andre Tigerville, S.C.----North Greenville scored 31 Foulks 10 tackles, Kameron Johnson eight second-half points to rally for a 34-30 NCAA stops. Division II football victory over Wingate. NGU quarterback Will Hunter completed 17-of-32 passes for 343 yards and three touchdowns. Johnson completed 20-of-37 passes for 224 www.wingatebulldogs.com 51 WINGATE FOOTBALL The Dynasty Continues! Wingate rolls to 11th straight SAC Excellence Cup Rock Hill, S.C.----For the 11th consecutive year,Wingate University is the winner of the South Atlantic Conference Echols Athletic Excellence Award, which annually recognizes the athletic department with the highest point total based on cumulative final standings in each of the conference's 18 sports.Wingate piled up 1,413 points in the new point-system, winning by 232 points over second- place Queens. "Winning the Excellence Cup is the exclamation point on a great year for Wingate's athletics program," Wingate University President 2016-17 Final Standings Dr. Rhett Brown says. "The athletes, coaches, and staff earned the recognition because of their Place Team Points talent, hard work, and commitment to each other. Our athletic program's sustained success over 1 Wingate 1,413 the last 11 years is a model for all of us at the University. 2 Queens 1,181.1 Wingate continues its unprecedented run with an 11th straight Excellence Cup victory. Before 3 Lenoir-Rhyne 1,080 Wingate's run, the previous record was eight by Elon from 1989-1997. Using the old point sys- 4 Lincoln Memorial 1,014.5 tem, the Bulldogs accumulated 306.5 points more than the next closest school in the 10-year 5 Tusculum 929.07 run.Wingate's 11 all-time Excellence Cups are a league record.The other current 11 SAC 6 Carson-Newman 910.16 schools have combined to win the cup five times. 7 Anderson 891.83 8 Catawba 825.5 "We are thrilled and humbled to win the Echols Athletic Excellence Cup again this year," 9 Newberry 816 Wingate University Vice-President and Director of Athletics Steve Poston says. "This award is a 10 Coker 748.75 tribute to the excellent work of our coaches, staff and of course our many outstanding student- 11 Mars Hill 604.08 athletes who represent our university so well.The South Atlantic Conference is one of the pre- 12 Brevard 254 miere conferences in NCAA Division II. It is always a chal- lenge to successfully compete against so many quality insti- Standings (2006-2017) tutions.We appreciate support that we receive from entire Wingate University community. Place Team Points Without it, winning the Echols Cup would not be possible." 1 Wingate 1231 2 Carson-Newman 924.5 Wingate won by 20 or more points in each of the past six years, starting with the 29-point win 3 Lenoir-Rhyne 916.5 in 2010-11.The Bulldogs won by 20.5 in 2011-12, while winning by 20 in 2012-13.Wingate accu- 4 Tusculum 867.5 mulated a record 184 points to win by 44 in 2013-14, while collecting 182 points to win by a 5 Lincoln Memorial 796 record 49.5 in 2014-15.Wingate won by 24.5 points last year, before the new point system came 6 Catawba 789 into effect this year. Before Wingate's 29-point win, the highest margin of victory was 12.5 set by 7 Newberry 783.5 Elon in 1996-97. Under the old point system,Wingate accumulated 173.5 points this year, win- 8 Mars Hill 714 ning by 38 points over Queens, the third-highest margin ever. 9 Anderson (5 yrs) 564 10 Queens (3 yrs) 423.5 Excellence Cup points are based on final regular season standings in all conference sports 11 Brevard (6 yrs) 356 except men's cross country, women's cross country, men's golf, women's golf, men's track & field and women's track & field, where tournament standings are used.The trophy is presented at the 12 Coker (3 yrs) 256.5 SAC Annual Business Meeting at the conclusion of each academic year.The trophy is named in *old scoring system honor of former SAC Commissioner Doug Echols.A new formula began this season, where the champion will always receive 100 points and last place will receive 10 points regardless of the number of schools that sponsor that championship sport.The points earned for all other place finishes varied based on the number of schools that sponsor that particular sport.

As always,Wingate got off to a strong start in the fall.The men's soccer team went undefeated in the regular season to win the SAC title, then went on to win the NCAA national championship.The Wingate volleyball team won its 11th straight regular season title, adding a 10th tournament championship in 11 years.Wingate football and women's cross country added second-place while women's soccer finished fourth, just a half-game out of the three-way tie for first place.

The women's basketball team finished in second place during the regular sea- son, then won its second straight SAC Tournament title.The men's basketball team overcame a 1-4 start in league play to finish third in the league standings at 16-6.

The women's tennis team won its seventh straight regular season SAC title while pushing their league winning streak to 59 matches.The women's track and field team captured its first-ever SAC championship, while men's track and field, men's tennis, men's lacrosse and women's lacrosse all registered second- place finishes.The men's lacrosse team went on to capture its first-ever SAC tournament title, earning its second NCAA Tournament bid in program history. The women's golf team added a fourth-place finish in the spring.

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www.wingatebulldogs.com 55 WINGATE FOOTBALL The SAC Scholar-Athlete Award is presented to one athlete from each of the conference’s 18 sport programs.The award honors student-athletes who represent a combination of athletic skill, academic achievement and participation in community service and leadership activities. Wingate leads the SAC with 74 all-time scholar-athlete award winners, including a league-best seven winners in 2016-17.

SAC SCHOLAR-ATHLETES All-time list SCHOOL SCHOLAR-ATHLETES Wingate 74 Tusculum 57 Mars Hill 51 Catawba 38 *Presbyterian 37 Carson-Newman 34 Lenoir-Rhyne 19 Newberry 16 *Elon 10 *Gardner-Webb 8 Anderson 8 Queens 5 Lincoln Memorial 4 Brevard 3 Coker 3 *no longer a member of the SAC

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www.wingatebulldogs.com 57 WINGATE FOOTBALL Steve Poston Vice President and Director of Athletics Steve Poston has served as vice-president and was vice-president for student affairs at the school. Also, Poston served three-plus director of athletics since 2001. He was appointed years as vice-president for administration and director of the Matthews Center. He to the NCAA Division II Management Council in was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Matthews Center, including January of 2011, one of the highest honors an studies for additional degree completion programs. athletic administrator can receive. Poston celebrated 40 years with the University in 2012; he Poston spent 10 years as director of admissions (four years) and vice-president of began his career at Wingate in 1972 as head enrollment management (six years). Thanks to his efforts, thousands of worthy baseball coach and professor of physical students were able to continue their education at Wingate University. education. A very active participant in Union County civic and community affairs, Poston has The Bulldogs won the SAC Echols Athletic held many leadership positions over the years. He has been vice-president and Excellence Award for the 11th year in a row in chairman of the Union County Community Arts Council. Poston has served in the 2015-16. Wingate is first among NCAA Division II Academic All-America®- Monroe Rotary Club, Union County Habitat for Humanity, Union County Job Ready producing private colleges in the 2000's with 96 selections. Among North Carolina's Partnership and the Blooming Arts Festival. He is a member of the Lake Park colleges and universities, Wingate's 96 Academic All-America® Christian Academy board of trustees and the Union County United Way board. honorees are number one during this millennium. Poston received the HeART of the Arts lifetime achievement award from the Union Over the years, Poston has held numerous administrative positions at the school. County Community Arts Council in March of 2013. A graduate of Gardner-Webb Prior to his promotion to the position of vice-president and director of athletics, he and Wake Forest, Poston holds an M.A. degree in higher education administration from Appalachian State University. Poston and his wife Beverly live in Weddington.

Michelle Caddigan is the Associate Athletic Liz Biggerstaff starts her ninth year as a member of Director for Internal Operations at Wingate the Wingate University athletic department adminis- University. She was the head softball coach for 16 trative team in 2017-18. Her current title is years, compiling a 529-265-3 overall record. As the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance. SWA, she is the highest ranking female involved Biggerstaff monitors and enforces compliance with with the management of the athletics program. NCAA Division II rules and regulations. She works Caddigan oversees the nationally-recognized SAAC closely with the Faculty Athletics Representative to and serves as a member of the Sports Hall of Fame determine eligibility of freshman, transfer and committee and the campus student success team. continuing student-athletes. She also mentors an Caddigan earned her Masters of Science degree assistant director of compliance. Michelle from James Madison in Kinesiology with a concentration in Athletic Administration. Elizabeth Caddigan Biggerstaff Bill Nash is the Director of the Athletic Foundation, Bulldog Club director and assistant athletic director at Wingate University. This position has the responsibility for providing strategic leadership to the fundraising and promotional activities of the Athletic Foundation. Prior to accepting this new position, Nash served 14 seasons as head baseball coach for the Bulldogs. He was also Wingate's Dean of Student for nine years. During his coaching tenure, Nash posted a career record of 403-338-2. The Bulldogs won four SAC tournament titles (the most of any SAC school) during Nash's career. A Bill graduate of Wingate and Wake Forest, Nash Nash earned an MHDL from UNCC. Representative Faculty Athletics Marketing & Promotions Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine Director of

Dr. Barry Tim Courtney Cuffe Singleton Callahan

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www.wingatebulldogs.com 59 2016 STATISTICS Date Opponent Score Att. Record: Overall Home Away Neutral Sep 03, 2016 JOHNSON C. SMITH W 38-28 2875 All games 8-3 5-1 3-2 0-0 Sep 10, 2016 SHAW W 56-7 1941 Conference 5-2 3-1 2-1 0-0 * Sep 17, 2016 at Brevard W 34-7 1163 Non-Conference 3-1 2-0 1-1 0-0 * Sep 24, 2016 CATAWBA L 26-48 2377 Oct 01, 2016 at Limestone W 45-26 2500 Team Statistics WU OPP * Oct 08, 2016 TUSCULUM W 19-0 329 FIRST DOWNS 245 147 * Oct 15, 2016 LENOIR-RHYNE W 49-6 2783 R u s h i n g 130 60 * Oct 22, 2016 at Carson-Newman W 29-16 3345 P a s s i n g 94 65 Oct 29, 2016 at North Greenville L 30-34 3430 P e n a l t y 21 22 * Nov 05, 2016 MARS HILL W 42-39 3286 RUSHING YARDAGE 2498 1080 * Nov 12, 2016 at #19 Newberry L 22-27 4257 Rushing Attempts 534 360 Average Per Rush 4.7 3.0 Rushing gp att gain loss net avg td lg avg/g Average Per Game 227.1 98.2 Blake Hayes 11 214 1147 38 1109 5.2 14 55 100.8 TDs Rushing 37 11 Lawrence Pittman 6 133 811 25 786 5.9 15 50 131.0 PASSING YARDAGE 2193 2052 Domineke McNeill 8 44 305 15 290 6.6 3 78 36.2 C o m p - A t t - I n t 154-263-13 136-275-17 Kyle Johnson 11 86 353 124 229 2.7 3 27 20.8 Average Per Pass 8.3 7.5 BJ Muckelvene 11 4 112 0 112 28.0 2 59 10.2 Average Per Catch 14.2 15.1 Joe Wallace 10 4 25 0 25 6.2 0 14 2.5 Average Per Game 199.4 186.5 Gabriel Kromah 3 15 30 12 18 1.2 0 5 6.0 TDs Passing 10 17 JT Stokes 11 5 24 8 16 3.2 0 12 1.5 TOTAL OFFENSE 4691 3132 Adam Riley II 7 1 4 0 4 4.0 0 4 0.6 Average Per Play 5.9 4.9 Total 11 534 2824 326 2498 4.7 37 78 227.1 Average Per Game 426.5 284.7 Opponents 11 360 1492 412 1080 3.0 11 70 98.2 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 38-798 61-1211 PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 16-228 13-73 Passing gp effic comp-att-int pct yds td lg avg/g INT RETURNS: #-Yards 17-327 13-212 Kyle Johnson 11 138.74 123-209-10 58.9 1833 10 72 166.6 FUMBLES-LOST 18-9 19-12 James Whitaker 10 101.09 29-52-3 55.8 352 0 41 35.2 PENALTIES-Yards 83-779 75-718 Dylan Williams 1 133.60 2-2-0 100.0 8 0 4 8.0 PUNTS-AVG 40-36.9 59-41.1 Total 11 131.26 154-263-13 58.6 2193 10 72 199.4 TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 3 4 : 5 5 2 5 : 0 5 Opponents 11 120.17 136-275-17 49.5 2052 17 82 186.5 3RD-DOWN Conversions 77/160 41/139 4TH-DOWN Conversions 9/18 8/21 Receiving gp no. yds avg td lg avg/g Jordan Berry 11 48 717 14.9 3 67 65.2 Interceptions no. yds avg td lg Joe Wallace 10 23 356 15.5 4 72 35.6 Moryah Johnson 5 64 12.8 1 47 BJ Muckelvene 11 23 291 12.7 0 23 26.5 Cameron Mattison 3 90 30.0 1 90 Malik Bledsoe 11 16 167 10.4 1 27 15.2 Joe Kelly 2 4 2.0 0 4 Adam Riley II 7 15 215 14.3 1 32 30.7 Tim Longmire 2 79 39.5 0 45 JT Stokes 11 7 118 16.9 0 35 10.7 Jabbarri Foster 1 0 0.0 0 0 Jake Jensen 11 6 125 20.8 0 43 11.4 Cornel Cheron 1 70 70.0 1 70 Jay Hood 6 5 75 15.0 0 24 12.5 Zack Singleton 1 0 0.0 0 0 Blake Hayes 11 3 27 9.0 0 13 2.5 Mackenzie Battle 1 3 3.0 0 3 Domineke McNeill 8 2 45 22.5 1 33 5.6 Ray Edwards 1 0 0.0 0 0 Lawrence Pittman 6 2 31 15.5 0 22 5.2 Garrett Wood 4 1 9 9.0 0 9 2.2 Punting no. yds avg lg tb fc i20 50+ blk Bryan Mitchell 3 1 7 7.0 0 7 2.3 Chandler Phillips 40 1476 36.9 52 1 2 13 1 0 Jiwan Funderburk 8 1 6 6.0 0 6 0.8 Trevor Zaruba 5 1 4 4.0 0 4 0.8 Punt Returns no. yds avg td lg Total 11 154 2193 14.2 10 72 199.4 Jordan Berry 10 114 11.4 0 32 Opponents 11 136 2052 15.1 17 82 186.5 Adam Riley II 5 96 19.2 0 49 Ray Edwards 1 18 18.0 0 0 Field Goals fg pct. 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 lg blk Total 16 228 14.2 0 49 Caleb Baird 12-15 80.0 0-0 9-12 2-2 1-1 0-0 42 1 Opponents 13 73 5.6 0 13 Freddy McCollum 0-1 0.0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Kick Returns no. yds avg td lg PAT BJ Muckelvene 23 495 21.5 0 52 Scoring td fg kick rush rcv pass dxp saf pts Jordan Berry 11 246 22.4 0 35 Lawrence Pittman 15 ------90 Domineke McNeill 2 53 26.5 0 43 Blake Hayes 14 ------84 Malik Bledsoe 1 0 0.0 0 0 Caleb Baird - 12-15 46-50 - - - - - 82 Jay Hood 1 4 4.0 0 4 Domineke McNeill 4 ------24 Total 38 798 21.0 0 52 Joe Wallace 4 ------24 Opponents 61 1211 19.9 2 97 Kyle Johnson 3 ------18 Jordan Berry 3 ------18 All Purpose g rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g Cornel Cheron 2 ------12 Blake Hayes 11 1109 27 0 0 0 1136 103.3 BJ Muckelvene 2 ------12 Jordan Berry 11 -1 717 114 246 0 1076 97.8 Cameron Mattison 1 ------6 BJ Muckelvene 11 112 291 0 495 0 898 81.6 Malik Bledsoe 1 ------6 Lawrence Pittma 6 786 31 0 0 0 817 136.2 Moryah Johnson 1 ------6 Domineke McNei 8 290 45 0 53 0 388 48.5 Adam Riley II 1 ------6 Total 11 2498 2193 228 798 327 6044 549.5 TEAM ------1 2 Opponents 11 1080 2052 73 1211 212 4628 420.7 Total 51 12-16 46-50 - - 0-1 - 1 390 Opponents 32 6-8 24-26 0-1 2 2-5 - - 238 Total Offense g plays rush pass total avg/g Kyle Johnson 11 295 229 1833 2062 187.5 Score by Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total Blake Hayes 11 214 1109 0 1109 100.8 Wingate 85 131 130 44 0 390 Lawrence Pittman 6 133 786 0 786 131.0 Opponents 39 52 56 91 0 238 James Whitaker 10 63 -10 352 342 34.2 Domineke McNeill 8 44 290 0 290 36.2 60 www.wingatebulldogs.comTotal 11 797 2498 2193 4691 426.5 WINGATE FOOTBALL

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Wingate University Academic All-America® all-time list (as selected by CoSIDA) NOTE: Wingate is first among NCAA Division II Academic All-America®-producing colleges in the 2000’s with 96 selections. Among North Carolina’s colleges and universities, Wingate’s 96 Academic All-America® honorees are number one during this millennium (Duke is second). Wingate’s 105 lifetime Academic All-America® picks are tops among all South Atlantic Conference schools. Name Year Sport Team Major Ann Hancock 1990 Basketball Third English Patti Webster 1993 At-Large (Tennis) Third English Sherry Winn 1994 Basketball Third Accounting Cindy Irvin 1994 Softball First Biology Nessy Brewer 1995 Basketball First Psychology Cindy Irvin 1995 Softball First Biology Patrick Bartlett 1998 At-Large (Tennis) Third Business Administration Stephanie Kraemer 1999 Softball First Athletic Training Patrick Bartlett 1999 At-Large (Tennis) Second Business Administration Patrick Bartlett 2000 At-Large (Tennis) Second Business Administration Laura Rudnick 2001 Softball Third Athletic Training Jenna Calomeris 2001 At-Large (Tennis) Second Communication Studies *Jenna Calomeris 2002 At-Large (Tennis) First Communication Studies Cris Mechereffe 2002 At-Large (Golf) Third Business Administration Kelli Miller 2002 Track/XC Third Communication Studies Remy Nsengiyumva 2002 Track/XC Third Math/Computer Science Lindsay Hinson 2002 Volleyball Third Biology David Yount 2003 Baseball Third Sport Management Lindsay Hinson 2003 Volleyball First Biology David Yount 2004 Baseball Second Sport Management Marius Dan 2004 At-Large (Tennis) Second Finance Christy Cousins 2005 At-Large (Swimming) Second Communication Studies Jessica Herman 2005 At-Large (Swimming) Second Biology Sarah Utz 2005 Track/XC Third Biology Rebecca Brezovec 2005 Volleyball First Sociology Robert Dawson 2005 Soccer Third History Heather Schlick 2005 Soccer Third Spanish Jessica Herman 2006 At-Large (Swimming) First Biology Kerrin Sheldon 2006 Soccer Second Communication Studies Heather Schlick 2006 Soccer First Spanish *Rebecca Brezovec 2006 Volleyball First Sociology Frank Marino 2006 Football First Finance Rebekah Moody 2007 At-Large (Swimming) First Elementary Education Amber Hines 2007 Track/XC Third Biology & Chemistry Kerrin Sheldon 2007 Soccer First Communication Studies Melissa DeLuca 2007 Volleyball First Elementary Education Anna Atkinson 2008 Basketball First Biology Rebekah Moody 2008 At-Large (Swimming) First Elementary Education Amber Hines 2008 Track/XC First Biology & Chemistry Anna Atkinson 2009 Basketball First Biology Evan Schaller 2009 At-Large (Lacrosse) Second Accounting Amber Hines 2009 Track/XC First Biology & Chemistry Jayce Watson 2009 Track/XC Third Mathematics Nicole Moody 2010 At-Large (Swimming) First Psychology Lara Golesorkhi 2010 At-Large (Swimming) Third Psychology & Sociology Ralph Curiel 2010 Football First History Stormi Gale 2010 Volleyball Third Biology Nicole Moody 2011 At-Large (Swimming) First Psychology Austin Lowe 2011 Football Second Accounting Grace Krauser 2011 Volleyball First Sociology Liz Willis 2011 Volleyball Second Biology Jacob Karr 2012 Baseball Second Accounting Marko Blazevski 2012 At-Large (Swimming) First Finance Valerie Dembny 2012 At-Large (Swimming) Third Elementary Education Braden Jackson 2012 At-Large (Golf) First Accounting Matthew Lichtenstein 2012 At-Large (Tennis) Third History Lindsey Taylor 2012 At-Large (Diving) Second Elementary Education Ryan Burris 2012 Track/XC Third Religious Studies Lindsay Lippencott 2012 Track/XC Second Biology Andrew Nallenweg 2012 Football Second Biology Grace Krauser 2012 Volleyball First Sociology Marko Blazevski 2013 At-Large (Swimming) First Finance Valerie Dembny 2013 At-Large (Swimming) Second Elementary Education Kelli Ferguson 2013 At-Large (Tennis) Third Chemistry Reed Miller 2013 At-Large (Swimming) Second Finance Binyam A. Belachew 2013 Track/XC Second Pre-Medicine Cameron Burrows 2013 Men's Soccer Third Marketing Brandon Ellington 2013 Football Second Sport Management Kayla Saliga 2014 Softball First Chemistry Valerie Dembny 2014 At-Large (Swimming) First Elementary Education Reed Miller 2014 At-Large (Swimming) Second Finance Marko Blazevski 2014 At-Large (Swimming) First Finance Keeley Wood 2014 Track/XC Third Communications Binyam Belachew 2014 Track/XC First Biology James Lawson 2014 Track/XC Second English Steve Hammond 2014 Track/XC Third Sport Management Will Poteat 2014 Football First Accounting Eric Mapoles 2014 Football Second Finance Nick Napolitano 2014 Football Second Marketing Jon Jimenez 2014 Football Second Sport Management Brandon Ellington 2014 Football Second Sport Management Jasmine Arzadon 2015 At-Large (Swimming) Third Biology Lucas Cuadros 2015 At-Large (Swimming) Second Marketing Issam Zeraidi 2015 At-Large (Swimming) First Finance Connor Kudrick 2015 At-Large (Tennis) Third Pre-Pharmacy Alyssa Johnson 2015 Track/XC Third Elementary Education Kaitlyn Brunworth 2015 Soccer Third Biology Cameron Burrows 2015 Soccer First Business Marketing Eric Mapoles 2015 Football First Finance Chris Birozes 2015 Football Second Finance Shelly Stumpff 2015 Volleyball Third Math & Education Vika Arkhipova 2016 At-Large (Swimming) First Marketing Lucas Cuadros 2016 At-Large (Swimming) Third Marketing Mikaela Hadaway 2016 At-Large (Golf) Third Psychology Alyssa Johnson 2016 Track/XC First Elementary Education Kaitlyn Brunworth 2016 Soccer First Biology Damian Gaona 2016 Soccer Third Biology Mikaela Hadaway 2017 At-Large (Golf) First Psychology Andrea Ternera 2017 At-Large (Tennis) Third Management Leif-Henning Kluver 2017 At-Large (Swimming) Third Finance Lucas Cuadros 2017 At-Large (Swimming) First Marketing Vika Arkhipova 2017 At-Large (Swimming) First Marketing Alyssa Johnson 2017 Track/XC First Elementary Education Jacob Troutman 2017 Track/XC Second Chemistry/Mathematics Valerie Griesche 2017 Track/XC Third Biology *Academic All-America® of the Year (one selected in each sport); Jenna Calomeris (2002) & Rebecca Brezovec (2006). 62 www.wingatebulldogs.com WINGATE FOOTBALL

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1989 2002 RB – Nelson Woods First team offense LB – Terrell Beaulieu Hains Second team defense RB – Antonio Hailstock Second team offense WR – Delric Ellington Second team offense OL – Jimmy Sutton Second team offense OL – Drew Lunday Second team offense DB – Robert Fletcher Second team defense 1990 DB – Chad Clonch Second team defense WR – Perry Floyd Second team offense OL – Jerry Ratchford First team offense P – Richard Straup Second team defense QB – Cody Haffly Second team offense OL – Frank Manos Second team offense 2003 K – RP Lopez Second team offense DL – Stan Blair First team defense RB – Antonio Hailstock First team offense DB – Terrence Stephens Second team defense LB – Shawn Brown Second team defense PK – Chris Brewer First team offense 2011 DB – Nick DeFoggio Second team defense DL – John Bowman First team defense OL – Mike Arndt First team offense 1991 P - Chris Brewer First team defense WR – Chris Bowden First team offense WR – Mike Ragin First team offense OL – Marcus Johnson Second team offense TE – Brandon Ellington First team offense OL – Gordon Morris Second team offense LB – Demarkes Dogan Second team defense QB – Cody Haffly Second team offense DL – Stan Blair Second team defense 2004 LB – Jared Seate Second team defense 1992 LS – Tony Tofanelli First team offense DL – Jack Taylor Second team defense OL – Kendall Chaffin First team offense WR - Rodney Williams Second team offense 2012 SB – Mike Ragin First team offense OL - Brandon Manshack Second team offense OL – Joseph So First team offense 1993 LB - Allen Smith Second team defense WR – Chris Bowden First team offense WR – Mike Ragin First team offense DB - Jaquion Gholston Second team defense TE – Mark Clyburn Second team offense OL – Jason Self Second team offense 2005 DL – Nick Napolitano Second team defense QB – Vernon Buck Second team offense WR - Dan Brooks Second team offense DL – Malcolm Ricks Second team defense RB – Joey Huffstetler Second team offense OL - Brandon Manshack Second team offense DB – Timmy Rogers Second team defense DB – Todd Conrad First team defense OL - Craig Whitley Second team offense LB – Jared Seate Second team defense LB – Kendall Chaffin Second team defense DL - Kenwin Cummings First team defense 2013 P – Stan Whitlock Second team defense DB - Daivd Jones First team defense WR – Jordan Berry Second team offense 1994 LB - Allen Smith Second team defense TE – Brandon Ellington Second team offense OL – Jason Self First team offense DB - Donald Brown Second team defense QB – Robbie Nallenweg Second team offense QB – Vernon Buck First team offense 2006 OL – Will Poteat Second team offense SB – Stacey Watson Second team offense WR - Dan Brooks First team offense DB – Jon Jimenez Second team defense P – Stan Whitlock Second team defense OL - Brandon Manshack First team offense DL – Nick Napolitano Second team defense 1995 TE - Chris Conklin First team offense P – Austin Anthony Second team defense OL – Jason Self First team offense RS - Donald Brown First team offense 2014 DB – Dorian Lane First team defense DL - Kenwin Cummings First team defense WR - Jordan Berry First team offense RB – Malcolm Burns Second team offense DB - Daivd Jones First team defense TE - Brandon Ellington First team offense DL – Chad Gaylord Second team defense QB - Anthony Metzelaars Second team offense DE - Nick Napolitano First team defense RS – Marlowe Davis Second team defense WR - Gary Tatum Second team offense DB - Brandon Hathaway First team defense P – Stan Whitlock Second team defense LB - Stuart Sheppard Second team defense OL - Will Poteat Second team offense 1996 DB - Donald Brown Second team defense LB - Eric Mapoles Second team defense WR – Antoine Twitty First team offense 2007 DB - Jon Jimenez Second team defense OL – Adam Wright Second team offense TE - Chris Conklin First team offense 2015 LB – Daryl Commander Second team defense DE - Kenwin Cummings First team defense OL - Mathu Gibson First team offense DB – Kyle Schindler Second team defense RB - Nelson Woods Second team offense RB - Lawrence Pittman First team offense 1997 WR - Shawn Barrett Second team offense DE - Andre Foulks First team defense RB – Tracy Bowen First team offense OL - Cam LeGrand Second team offense LB - Eric Mapoles First team defense PK – Geoff Christian First team offense LB - Tyler Johnson Second team defense DB - Nortavius Otis First team defense DB – Chuck Richmond First team defense 2008 WR - Jordan Berry Second team offense WR – Antoine Twitty Second team offense RB - Nelson Woods First team offense 2016 OL – Shane Griffin Second team offense RS - Patrick Pinchinat First team defense RB – Blake Hayes First team offense OL – Adam Wright Second team offense WR - Shawn Barrett Second team offense OL – Daniel Owens First team offense RB – Brian Allen Second team offense TE - Ryan Webber Second team offense PK – Caleb Baird First team offense LB – Daryl Commander Second team defense OL - Cam LeGrand Second team offense DL – Ray Edwards First team defense 1998 DB - Tylan Merkerson Second team defense QB – Kyle Johnson Second team offense OL – Shane Griffin First team offense 2009 RB – Lawrence Pittman Second team offense RB – Tracy Bowen First team offense OL - Ben Benshoof First team offense WR – Jordan Berry Second team offense PK – Geoff Christian First team offense RB - Vince Jordan First team offense OL – Cabell Cantrell Second team offense DB – Craig Nosse First team defense RS - Perry Floyd First team defense TE – Jake Jensen Second team offense 1999 WR - Delric Ellington Second team offense RS – Jordan Berry Second team offense WR – Lucas Greene Second team offense TE - Ryan Webber Second team offense DL – Andre Foulks Second team defense PK – Geoff Christian Second team offense LB - Aaron Plyler Second team defense DL – Josh Mills Second team defense 2000 DB - Tylan Merkerson Second team defense LB – Zack Singleton Second team defense WR – Lucas Greene Second team offense 2010 DB – Cornel Cheron Second team defense 2001 OL – Mike Arndt First team offense DB – Chad Clonch Second team defense LB – Greg Harmon First team defense P – Richard Straup Second team defense RS – Perry Floyd First team offense

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Gray, Jr. and Mrs. Jennifer Gray Mr. Mario Paylor and Mrs. Rebecca Jones Paylor 66 www.wingatebulldogs.com WINGATE FOOTBALL RUSHING Yr Name Rec Yds Avg TD Yr Name Att-Yds-TD Avg 2009 Delric Ellington 47 558 11.9 7 1986 Jack Cagle 44-306-1 6.9 2010 Perry Floyd 71 1236 17.4 15 1987 Robert Brown 106-840-8 7.9 2011 Chris Bowden 76 1064 14.0 9 1988 Robert Brown 186-1118-9 6.0 2012 Chris Bowden 106 1359 12.8 9 1989 Billy Blakeney 41-327-3 8.0 2013 Jordan Berry 45 700 15.6 7 1990 Robbie Robinson 117-553-7 4.7 2014 Jordan Berry 50 586 11.7 6 1991 Gerry Benson 148-545-4 3.7 2015 Jordan Berry 47 540 11.5 5 1992 Joey Huffstetler 95-370-5 3.9 2016 Jordan Berry 48 717 14.9 3 1993 Joey Huffstetler 199-1161-18 5.8 SCORING 1994 Malcolm Burns 162-680-5 4.2 Yr Name Points 1995 Malcolm Burns 143-633-6 4.4 1986 Michael May 30 1996 Tracy Bowen 166-689-6 4.2 1987 Michael May 49 1997 Tracy Bowen 179-1274-13 7.1 1988 Robert Brown 60 1998 Tracy Bowen 184-983-11 5.3 1989 Mark Driver 40 1999 Vinshawn Jacobs 106-678-6 6.4 1990 Robbie Robinson 56 2000 Kenyatta Stackhouse 119-689-9 5.8 1991 Leonard Evans 48 2001 Kenyatta Stackhouse 146-603-2 4.1 Rob Rodriguez 48 2002 Antonio Hailstock 180-744-3 4.1 1992 Vernon Buck 50 2003 Antonio Hailstock 206-919-9 4.1 1993 Joey Huffstetler 108 2004 Rip Smith 121-661-4 5.2 1994 Stan Whitlock 46 2005 Rip Smith 135-687-1 5.1 1995 Stan Whitlock 53 2006 Marcus Davis 130-479-7 3.7 1996 Tracy Bowen 46 2007 Nelson Woods 232-1174-11 5.1 1997 Tracy Bowen 86 2008 Nelson Woods 248-1238-9 5.0 1998 Geoff Christian 72 2009 Vince Jordan 156-957-12 6.2 1999 Lucas Greene 66 2010 Nelson Woods 257-1200-10 4.7 2000 K. Stackhouse 54 2011 Andrew Nallenweg 126-415-2 3.3 2001 Shannon Dawson 44 2012 Nestor Lantigua 119-514-4 4.3 2002 Richard Straup 47 2013 Nestor Lantigua 83-408-7 4.9 2003 Antonio Hailstock 66 2014 Nestor Lantigua 166-753-7 4.5 2004 Rodney Williams 66 2015 Lawrence Pittman 245-1227-11 5.0 2005 Dan Brooks 62 2016 Blake Hayes 214-1109-14 5.9 2006 Jonathan Beford 58 PASSING 2007 Jonathan Beford 68 Yr Name C-A Yds TD-I 2008 Nelson Woods 54 1986 Kip Jones 113-215 1317 8-9 2009 Vince Jordan 72 1987 Richard Jacobs 58-122 897 2-4 2010 Perry Floyd 90 1988 Richard Jacobs 87-173 997 7-9 2011 Chris Bowden 54 1989 Dana Graves 107-192 1463 5-5 2012 Andrew Nallenweg 72 1990 Dana Graves 138-269 1522 9-8 2013 Patrick Smith 53 1991 Vernon Buck 163-305 1955 16-14 2014 Patrick Smith 48 1992 Vernon Buck 201-377 2482 11-17 2015 Lawrence Pittman 66 1993 Vernon Buck 189-386 2943 22-17 2016 Lawrence Pittman 90 1994 Vernon Buck 175-325 2504 23-13 TACKLES 1995 Brandon Gandy 172-312 2286 16-9 Yr Name Tackles 1996 Carvie Kepley 139-258 1757 13-13 1986 Anthony Huffman 55 1997 Carvie Kepley 101-187 1291 8-10 1987 Petey Hunter 85 1998 Daniel Bruce 85-165 1214 8-3 1988 Clint Stephens 118 1999 B. Baughman 283-485 3331 22-17 1989 Shawn Brown 118 2000 Jeron Cain 89-189 1233 7-9 1990 Shawn Brown 116 2001 Brad Hinson 80-178 928 5-7 1991 Bo Johns 112 2002 Stuart Card 144-291 1773 12-12 1992 Derrick Beckom 128 2003 Stuart Card 83-188 1269 12-8 1993 Todd Conrad 151 2004 A. Metzelaars 141-265 1788 14-13 1994 John Morris 92 2005 Brandon Boone 98-201 1208 12-4 1995 Dorian Lane 85 2006 A. Metzelaars 212-374 2766 19-9 1996 Daryl Commander 94 2007 JD Moore 199-355 2581 29-13 1997 Daryl Commander 114 2008 JD Moore 201-359 2418 23-10 1998 Craig Nosse 111 2009 Cody Haffly 179-314 2281 21-6 1999 Chris Stinson 116 2010 Cody Haffly 274-448 3952 42-13 2000 Demarkes Dogan 131 2011 Cody Haffly 275-459 3175 29-7 2001 Chad Clonch 108 2012 Robbie Nallenweg 326-491 3644 29-25 2002 Jeremy Walker 86 2013 Robbie Nallenweg 281-400 3013 24-12 2003 Demarkes Dogan 100 2014 Kyle Johnson 194-360 2074 15-14 2004 Allen Smith 96 2015 Kyle Johnson 141-242 1587 13-4 2005 Travis Knight 89 2016 Kyle Johnson 123-209 1833 10-10 2006 Stuart Sheppard 86 2007 Tyler Johnson 97 RECEIVING 2008 Ben Hinson 105 Yr Name Rec Yds Avg TD 2009 Robert Fletcher 83 1986 Billy Blakeney 29 348 12.0 1 2010 Greg Harmon 106 1987 Billy Blakeney 17 265 15.6 2 2011 Jared Seate 103 1988 Mark Rhyne 31 453 14.6 3 2012 Jared Seate 109 1989 Mark Rhyne 21 320 15.2 2 2013 Jon Jimenez 88 1990 Russell Booker 30 326 10.9 2 2014 Jon Jimenez 80 1991 Mike Ragin 68 893 13.1 5 2015 Eric Mapoles 89 1992 Mike Ragin 57 892 15.6 4 2016 Zack Singleton 63 1993 Mike Ragin 61 1137 18.6 8 1994 Stacey Watson 34 566 16.6 3 Vincent Elliot 34 475 14.0 7 Rushing 1995 Marlowe Davis 31 459 14.8 4 Career leader - Woods (831-3990-37) 1996 Antoine Twitty 41 655 16.0 2 Passing 1997 Antoine Twitty 30 382 12.7 0 Career leader - Buck (728-1393-61-72-9884) 1998 Mark Feimster 40 582 14.6 4 1999 Rashad Hair 55 425 7.7 0 Receiving 2000 Lucas Greene 55 983 17.9 8 Career leader - Ragin (202-3240-19) 2001 Shannon Dawson 43 584 13.6 7 Scoring 2002 Zeke McKine 48 568 11.8 7 Career leader - Bowen (198) 2003 Rodney Williams 39 528 13.5 4 Tackles 2004 Rodney Williams 74 1021 13.8 11 Career leader - Dogan (345) 2005 Dan Brooks 41 633 15.4 10 2006 Dan Brooks 61 809 13.3 7 2007 Shawn Barrett 45 538 12.0 5 Jordan Softcheck 41 581 14.2 5 2008 Shawn Barrett 54 626 11.6 8

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The purpose of the Wingate University Athletic Connell began the Wingate Sports Hall of Fame and Endowment Scholarship Program is to provide was inducted in 1988. His love for Wingate was reflected scholarship assistance to academically qualified student- in his organizational skills, desire to attain excellence athletes who show evidence of financial need. All and dedication to students and to the school. financial awards, including athletic scholarships, are coordinated through the Office of Student Financial The Herschel "Red" and Mary B. Edwards Planning. Endowed Scholarship

The R. Douglas Branch Memorial Scholarship Fund The Edwards Endowed Scholarship was established at Wingate University in 1988 by Mr. and Mrs. Herschel The Branch Memorial Scholarship Fund was established Edwards. Herschel "Red" Edwards graduated from in 1988 by friends, business associates, and family of R. Wingate College in 1939. His love and concern for Douglas Branch. Douglas Branch was a 1961 graduate young people was demonstrated by his providing this of Wingate College. His love for Wingate, developed as scholarship. "Red" was inducted into the Wingate a student and nurtured through many years as a caring Sports Hall of Fame in 1988. alumnus, led him to support his school in many ways. He had a strong interest in Wingate athletics, especially The Ann Hancock Athletic Endowed Scholarship the women's basketball team. The Ann Hancock Athletic Endowed Scholarship was The Ron W. Christopher Baseball Endowed established in 1997 by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Scholarship Hancock, Jr., parents of Ann Hancock ('92). This scholarship honors Ann Hancock, a student-athlete at The Christopher Baseball Endowed Scholarship was Wingate from 1988-1992. She is currently the head established by friends, former baseball players and fami- women’s basketball coach for the Bulldogs. ly of Coach Ronald W. Christopher. Awarded to a base- ball player, the scholarship recognizes Coach While at Wingate, Ann Hancock received numerous Christopher's unparalleled contributions to Wingate awards for her excellence in academics, athletics and University. leadership. Her achievements made a positive impact on her fellow students, the University and the larger com- Wingate's all-time leader in coaching wins, Christopher munity. Hancock was inducted into the Wingate is a member of the NAIA Hall of Fame and the Wingate University Sports Hall of Fame in 1998. University Sports Hall of Fame. His players and teams won numerous awards and championships. R. Stephen Poston Scholarship

The Bill Connell Memorial Golf Scholarship This scholarship honors Steve Poston, Wingate vice- president and director of athletics. The potential recipient The Connell Memorial Golf Scholarship was established is a student who is seeking a career in sport manage- at Wingate College in 1993 by friends, faculty and staff, ment. Mr. Poston’s biographical sketch can be found on students and family of William Franklin "Bill" Connell, page 54. class of 1953. Mike Pope “Hawg Tuff” Athletic Scholarship Bill Connell was a student, teacher, coach, counselor and valued employee in his 34-year association with This scholarship honors the memory of Mike Pope, a Wingate University. As a student, Bill developed a life- previous Wingate assistant coach who left an indelible long appreciation for Wingate, blossoming into his life's legacy through his involvement with youth sports. A work. Generations of students learned to play golf from Wingate Junior College product, Pope ran the Hawg Tuff coach Connell. In the late 1970's and early 1980's, his football camps for many years. This scholarship is pre- golf teams won 49 consecutive title matches. sented to a football student-athlete.

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The Gene Huntley Memorial Golf Endowed The Caleb H. & Lorene P. Barnhardt, Jr. Family Scholarship Endowed Athletic Scholarship (2011)

The Huntley Memorial Golf Endowed Scholarship was The Caleb H. & Lorene P. Barnhardt, Jr. Family established in 1988 at Wingate University by family and Endowed Athletic Scholarship was established for the friends of Gene Huntley. This scholarship fund honors express purpose of financially assisting worthy male the memory of Gene Huntley who attended Wingate student-athletes enrolled at Wingate University. In so College in 1984-88. Gene was a young man whose love doing, the Barnhardt family desires to express their for his family, friends and life was demonstrated in many concern for student-athletes and their commitment to the ways. He enjoyed golf and became a very good player mission of the University. The Barnhardt, Jr. Family in high school and college. Endowed Athletic Scholarship is earmarked for residents of North Carolina. The Danny Miller Athletic Endowed Scholarship Pickette Williams Memorial Athletic Award The Miller Athletic Endowed Scholarship was established in 1996 by former players, friends, and The Pickette Williams Memorial Athletic Award is associated of Danny Miller. The men's basketball at awarded to a male student-athlete selected by the Wingate University from 1946-52, Coach Miller made a athletic staff. The successful candidate should positive impact on his players, the university and the demonstrate exemplary sportsmanship. The Williams larger community. He was inducted into the Wingate Memorial Athletic Award is presented to a rising junior or Sports Hall of Fame in 1987. senior who has made a positive contribution to his team.

The Winston Parks, Jr. Memorial Basketball The Lee and Lisa Ragsdale Athletic Scholarship Endowed Scholarship This scholarship fund is established by Lee and Lisa The Winston Parks, Jr. Memorial Basketball Endowed Ragsdale for the express purpose of financially assisting Scholarship was established in 2002 by family and worthy student-athletes enrolled at Wingate University. friends of Winston Parks, class of 1993. Winston Parks, Scholarships will benefit student-athletes in the sports of Jr. was a young man who enjoyed playing basketball. football, men's and women's basketball and baseball. He won many honors during an illustrious academic and Student-athletes from Randolph County (N.C.) or athletic career at Wingate. Macon, Ga. will be given first preference.

Parks was the first senior college student-athlete to have The Thessa Jimeson Sparks Scholarship an NBA tryout. Winston was inducted into the Wingate University Sports Hall of Fame (posthumously) in 2002. This scholarship fund honors the memory of Thessa Jimeson Sparks, beloved mother of long-time Wingate Jim “Smoky” and Janna Gordon faculty member Doris B. Sparks. Ms. Doris Sparks was Athletic Scholarship Fund a founding member of the Golden Girls. Scholarship recipients are to be members of the Wingate University The Gordon Athletic Scholarship Fund was established women's basketball team. August 7, 2008. The scholarship benefits football student-athletes who are enrolled as full-time students at Criteria for each scholarship varies. For more Wingate University. The Gordon Athletic Scholarship information about endowed athletic scholarships at Fund honors Jim Gordon and his loving wife Janna. A Wingate University, please contact Bill Nash at former football student-athlete for the Bulldogs, Jim 704-233-8121. “Smoky” Gordon is a member of the Wingate University Sports Hall of Fame.

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Join the Bulldog Club The Wingate University Bulldog Club provides alumni, parents and friends of the University with the opportunity to support the student-athletes who so proudly wear the blue and gold. All contributions to the Bulldog Club are 100 percent tax deductible and help provide funding for the athletic scholarships.

Bulldog Club members receive monthly newsletters and E-mail updates about the progress of the athletic teams in season. They are welcomed by the hospitality room before home football games and during conference basketball doubleheaders.

Wingate University has an outstanding tradition of intercollegiate athletics and support from friends of the University. This year, the Bulldog Club will sponsor three big events. The Wingate Sports Hall of Fame ceremony will be held Friday, Nov. 3.

The Sports Hall of Fame the induction ceremonies will be a part of the Wingate University athletic department gala. In addition to the Sports Hall of Fame festivities, the athletic department will sponsor a silent auction before the induction ceremonies and a live auction at the conclusion of the evening.

The second event is the Bill Connell Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, Nov. 3 during the University’s Homecoming festivities. We hope everyone will come out for a great day of fun, fellowship, food and golf.

The Bulldog Club will also host the Clam Bake on Friday evening, Sept. 15 to add another social event to the member’s calendars and to celebrate the University’s Homecoming weekend.

Join the Bulldog Club today and share in the success of the Wingate athletic program. Please know that your gift is important to the future of Wingate University. Bulldog Club Gift Levels Golden “W” Club - $1,500 - $3,000 Big Blue Club - $1,000 - $1,499 Directors’ Club - $500 - $999 Coaches Club - $250 - $499 Players’ Club - $100 - $249 Booster - Under $100 72 www.wingatebulldogs.com