BREVARD, N.C. – Brevard College freshman right-handed pitcher Nathan Sanders was named USA South Conference Baseball Rookie Pitcher of the Week following the Tornados' season-opening series at William Peace this past weekend.
Sanders, a local product from Franklin, North Carolina, pitched two scoreless innings on Sunday afternoon in his first collegiate appearance. The right-hander tallied his first collegiate strikeout while allowing just two hits.
Monday's selection marks the first weekly honor for Brevard College baseball in the 2020 season. Sander's award marks the 12th time that a Tornado has won a weekly award from the USA South in the 2019-20 academic year.
The Tornados return to action on Saturday, February 15 when Brevard visits Guilford College for a doubleheader scheduled for 12 and 2:30 p.m.
Brevard College USA South Athletes of the Week – 2019-20 Academic Year:
Rebeccah Rojas (two-time winner), Women's Soccer, USA South Women's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week
Gavin Morgan (two-time winner), Men's Cross Country, USA South Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week
Lucas Campos, Men's Soccer, USA South Men's Soccer Rookie of the Week
Tae Sullivan, Football, USA South Football Defensive Rookie of the Week
Jaxon Youngblood, Football, USA South Football Special Teams
Patrick Hall, Men's Soccer, USA South Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week
Mariana Rodriguez, Volleyball, USA South Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week
Joc Pledger, Football, USA South Football Defensive Rookie of the Week
Rook Tate, Football, USA South Football Defensive Rookie of the Week
Nathan Sanders, Baseball, USA South Baseball Rookie Pitcher of the Week
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