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BREVARD, N.C. – Sophomore defensive back James Woods earned USA South Special Teams Player of the Week honors after his blocked punt touchdown against Averett University on Saturday.

Woods, a sophomore from Lincolnton, North Carolina, and transfer from Louisburg College, blocked a punt attempt midway through the fourth quarter and returned it for a touchdown to pull Brevard within 10 points, 16-6, in its 23-6 defeat at Averett. Woods also added a career-high five tackles and ½ tackle-for-loss with a pass breakup.

The block was the second of Woods' young Tornado career, as the sophomore also blocked a field goal in BC's 27-7 defeat at The Apprentice School. Woods has totaled nine tackles, ½ TFL, two pass breakups, and two blocks in three games this year.

The Tornados enjoy a bye week before kicking off USA South Conference action on Saturday, October 1 at home vs. Greensboro College at 2 p.m.

Brevard College Tornados selected as USA South Athletes of the Week (2022-23 Season)

Stamati Damalos, Football, Special Teams Player of the Week

Matheus Rossi, Men's Soccer, Defender of the Week

Abby Mayer, Women's Soccer, Player of the Week

Ryan Lynch, Men's Soccer, Player of the Week

James Woods, Football, Special Teams Player of the Week

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