In 2016, a 9-1 record wasn't good enough for Berry to make the playoffs. This year, however, the Vikings left no doubt, going undefeated, winning the SAA and carrying the conference banner into the postseason.
Jay Foster gave up football for two seasons because of family obligations. His path back to Trinity -- and everything he's done this year for the Tigers -- proves just how much he has changed.
It took Ty Parsons multiple school changes to find a home at East Texas Baptist where he could showcase his skills. Now, he's also found a home in the school record books.
During the season, it seems like Emory Cuzze's studies on and off the field complement one another. He's also enjoying the Bulldogs' newfound direction, which emerged after their loss to UMHB. More in Around the South.
Two years ago, Berry needed just one win in its final two games to make the playoffs, as a third-year program. Last year the Vikings didn't qualify for the playoffs after losing a conference tiebreaker. This year, they're 6-0.
When you break school records and tie an NCAA record, it’s pretty amazing. But in typical Hemphill fashion, he is humble in the wake of his almost video-game like success. More in Around the South.
Football life is much different when you have hope. Sewanee didn't have much of it the past few seasons, but after snapping a 19-game skid and standing 2-2 this fall, senior defensive back John Cleveland says there's a whole new vibe on the sidelines.
James Davis and cousin Jermaine Stevens Jr. feed off of each other, both on the football field and on the track. How they got to Sul Ross, and helped to build the team into what it is today, is something special.
As a backup wideout through much of high school, Michael Spainhour was often overlooked by coaches on the recruiting trail. But he fell in love with Hendrix, and is now excelling on the field -- with room to grow.
UMHB safety Reggie Wilson is saddened when he hears reports from his hometown of Houston, devestated by Hurricane Harvey. But his family and friends are safe, and he knows that he has to focus on the season ahead.
UMHB star Baylor Mullins played high school ball with his father and brother as his coaches. Today, his dad is helping to coach the Cru, just on the opposite side of the ball.
Devin Hayes spent his first couple of seasons sitting behind Centre all-time great Heath Haden. Now that Hayes has had a chance to shine, he's taken full advantage of it.
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November 14, 2023Kohawks got the callCoe was just hoping for an invitation. Now that the Kohawks have it, they’re ready to make the most of it. Joe Sager...
November 9, 2023In the NWC, a battle of unbeatensThe Northwest Conference has never come down to a battle of unbeatens in the final week of the season, until this Saturday...
November 7, 2023'Everyone is behind Colin'Ithaca came into this season with a preseason All-American at quarterback. But because of an injury, A.J. Wingfield is among...
November 2, 2023'Our goal is to put a zero on the scoreboard'Brockport has been awaiting another chance to make a splash since an early-season loss to Susquehanna, and they've been...
November 1, 2023Lyon's season of road tripsOne of the newest D-III football programs is from Batesville, Arkansas, but to fill out a schedule this year, Lyon College...
October 25, 2023Athleticism makes Blazek a threatA three-sport athlete in high school, UW-Platteville defensive end Justin Blazek uses his basketball and baseball experience,...
October 25, 2023Schuermann: Honed techniqueFrom playing rugby to COVID-year workouts to copious video prep, Johns Hopkins defensive end Luke Schuermann has built...
October 25, 2023Coury: Relentless pursuit of the footballRobert Coury, who plays linebacker with his twin brother Tommy, is part of a defense that thrives on experience playing...
October 24, 2023Grover finds creativity in middleOwen Grover has played outside linebacker and middle linebacker for Wartburg, but the fifth-year senior moved back inside for...
Brian Lester is a reporter in Florida. He has 14 years of experience at newspapers in Virginia, North Carolina and Ohio, spending 10 at The Courier in Findlay, Ohio. Lester also writes an Around the Region column for D3hoops.com and wrote Around the Great Lakes for D3football.com from 2012-14. He is a graduate of Eastern Illinois.
Last season's heartbreak was this season's motivation
November 14, 2017In 2016, a 9-1 record wasn't good enough for Berry to make the playoffs. This year, however, the Vikings left no doubt, going undefeated, winning the SAA and carrying the conference banner into the postseason.
