Winter 2024
Football Edition, Volume I
2024 DII Playoffs
Valdosta | 49 | Virginia Union | 14 |
Standings
School | Coach | Conf. | Overall | Pct. |
Virginia Union | Alvin Parker | 7-1 | 10-4 | .714 |
Virginia State | Henry Frazier | 6-1 | 7-4 | .636 |
Johnson C. Smith | Maurice Flowers | 5-2 | 8-2 | .800 |
Winston Salem State | Robert Massey | 5-2 | 7-3 | .700 |
Livingstone | Shaun Gilbert | 4-3 | 6-4 | .600 |
Shaw | Adrian Jones | 4-3 | 6-4 | .600 |
Fayetteville State | Richard Hayes | 3-4 | 4-5 | .444 |
Bowie State | Kyle Jackson | 3-4 | 4-6 | .400 |
Elizabeth City | Marcus Hilliard | 1-6 | 3-7 | .300 |
Lincoln | Josh Dean | 2-5 | 2-8 | .250 |
Bluefield State | Davon Morgan | 0-7 | 1-9 | .100 |
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Individual Leaders
Rushing
Player | School | YPC | TD | YDS/G |
Jada Beyers | Virginia Uniobn | 6.3 | 27 | 147.2 |
Jimmyl Williams | Virginia State | 4.4 | 11 | 78.8 |
Trevon Hester | Winston Salem | 5.1 | 5 | 82.3 |
Travon Tensley | Shaw | 5.1 | 4 | 81.2 |
Quavaris Crouch | Johnson C. Smith | 4.1 | 8 | 54.9 |
Mohamed Nyanamukenga | Livingstone | 4.3 | 3 | 71.2 |
Passing
Player | School | TD | EFF |
Darius Ocean | Johnson C. Smith | 16 | 135.4 |
Romelo Williams | Virginia State | 21 | 177.2 |
Mark Wright | Virginia Union | 18 | 196.6 |
Kevin Taylor | Bowie | 8 | 123.0 |
Christian Solino | Bluefield | 11 | 94.7 |
Isaiah Freeman | Lincoln | 7 | 96.2 |
Receiving
Player | School | Rec. | TD | Avg/G |
Brevin Caldwell | Johnson C. Smith | 85 | 8 | 109.0 |
Ah’ Shaan Belcher | Shaw | 43 | 9 | 62.0 |
Kevin Gayles | Virginia State | 17 | 7 | 60.4 |
Malik Hunter | Virginia State | 38 | 6 | 68.3 |
Joseph Towler | Bowie | 21 | 4 | 50.6 |
Maceo Wingate | Shaw | 27 | 5 | 44.5 |
DEFENSE
Tackles-Sacks
Player | School | Solo | TFL | Sacks |
Shamar Graham | Virginia Union | 74 | 3.5 | 3.0 |
Sadiq Salawu | Bowie | 55 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
Benari Black | Johnson C. Smith | 49 | 14.5 | 3.0 |
Isaac Anderson | Winston Salem | 29 | 14.0 | 4.0 |
Davian Watkins | Livingstone | 15 | 10.5 | 6.5 |
Jayshaun Alston | Virginia State | 36 | 10.0 | 3.0 |
Passes Defensed
Player | School | INT | PD | TD |
Kevin Larkins | Livingstone | 4 | 6 | 1 |
Jayden Early | Virginia Union | 4 | 8 | 0 |
Justin Fleming | Winston Salem | 3 | 5 | 1 |
Jayden Reeder | Livingstone | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Narique Smith | Winston Salem | 3 | 1 | 1 |
William Davis | Virginia Union | 3 | 0 | 1 |
2024 All-CIAA Football Team
Pos. | Player | School |
QB | Darius Ocean | Johnson C. Smith |
RB | Jada Byers | Virginia Union |
RB | Travon Tensley | Shaw |
WR | Brevin Caldwell | Johnson C. Smith |
WR | Reginald Vick | Virginia Union |
TE | Kalen Carver | Virginia Union |
OL | Jared Achuff | Bowie State |
OL | Kyle Estep | Johnson C. Smith |
OL | Michael Todd | Fayetteville State |
OL | Larry Jones | Virginia Union |
OL | Bruno Onwuazor | Virginia State |
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Valdosta State Stops Virginia Union
#1 Valdosta Blazers (12-0) run it up, defense stymies Virginia Union Panthers (10-4) in Valdosta, GA. (courtesy:vstateblazers.com)
VUU Panthers Advance to Quarterfinals
VUU Panthers (10-3) RB, Jada Beyers rushed for 185 yds., 2 TDs, dominate Lenoir Rhyne Bears (10-3) in Rd. 2. (courtesy: vuusports.com)
Panthers Make History, Put Down Wingate
VUU Panthers (9-3) balanced attack, fends off Wingate Bulldogs (9-2) in OT for first NCAA DII Playoff win in history.(courtesy:vuusports.com)
Virginia Union Panthers Win CIAA Championship
Virginia Union Panthers (8-3) rebound from last week, fend off Virginia Trojans (7-4) in Salem, VA. (courtesy:vuusports.com)
VSU Trojans Take Down Virginia Union
The Pride of Petersburg. Virginia Trojans (7-3) defeat Virginia Union (7-3) for championship showdown next week. (courtesy:govsutrojans.com)
FSU Broncos Stop Johnson C. Smith
Fayetteville Broncos (4-4) make statement in CIAA, shutout undefeated Johnson C. Smith (8-1) in Charlotte, NC. (courtesy:goldenbullsports.com)
Golden Bulls Take Down WSSU Rams
Johnson C. Smith (8-0) defense pitches shut out in first half, hold off late surge by Winston Salem Rams (6-3). (courtesy:goldenbullsports.com)
Golden Bulls Win Homecoming, Still Undefeated
Johnson C. Smith (7-0) QB, Darius Ocean passes for 265 yds., 3TDs, stave off Shaw Bears (4-4) in Charlotte, NC. (courtesy:goldenbullssports.com)
Golden Bulls Stop VSU Trojans
Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls (6-0) pitch 1st half shutout, hold off Virginia Trojans (2-3) in Charlotte, NC. (courtesy:goldenbullsports.com)
Golden Bulls Still Undefeated, 5-0
Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls (5-0) do not fall for trap, handle their business, romp Bluefield (1-3). (courtesy:goldenbullsports.com)
VUU Panthers Blow Out Bowie State
Virginia Union Panthers (6-2) RB, Jada Beyers rushed for 324 yds., 6 TDS in route to schools all-time leading rusher. (courtesy:vuusports.com)
VUU Panthers Run It Up on Lincoln Lions
Virginia Union Panthers (5-2) RB, Jada Beyers, rushes for 219 yds., 2 TDs; Lincoln Lions (1-6) blown out at home. (courtesy:vuusports.com)
Virginia Union Shuts Down WSSU Rams
Virginia Union Blanks ECSU Vikings
Virginia Union Panthers (4-3) RB, Jada Beyers rushes for 188 yds., 2 TDs; ECSU Vikings (2-4) fall in Richmond, VA. (courtesy:vuusports.com)
Hampton Pulls Away From Virginia Union
Panthers Set Records Against Kentucky State
Virginia Union Panthers (1-0) take no prisoners, total 674 offensive yds., run it up on Kentucky Thorobreds (0-1). (courtesy:vuusports.com)
WSSU Rams Dominate Livingstone
Winston Salem Rams (6-2) control their own destiny down home stretch, put down Livingstone (5-3) on road. (courtesy:wssurams.com)
WSSU Rams Dominate Bowie Bulldogs
WSSU Rams Take Down Shaw Bears
WSSU Rams (5-2) stay in the CIAA hunt, dispose of feisty Shaw Bears (4-3) in Winston Salem, NC. (courtesy:wssurams.com)
WSSU Rams Extend Win Streak
WSSU Rams Stun VSU Trojans
WSSU Rams (3-1) are for real, stun Virginia Trojans (1-2) with last second FG to secure win in Ettrick, VA. (courtesy:wssurams.com)
VSU Trojans Defeat Lincoln Lions
Virginia Trojans (5-3) win 4th consecutive, take 41-0 halftime lead, shutout Lincoln Lions (2-7) in Lincoln, PA. (www.govsutrojans.com)
VSU Trojans Dominate Bluefield Big Blue
Virginia Trojans (5-3) keep pace in CIAA race, run it up on Bluefield Big Blue (1-7) allow one score in Bluefield, WV. (courtesy:govsutrojans.com)
Trojans Dominate ECSU Vikings
Virginia Trojans (4-3) pick up consecutive CIAA wins, demolish Elizabeth City Vikings (2-5) in Elizabeth City, NC. (courtesy:govsutrojans.com)
VSU Trojans Defeat Bowie for Homecoming
Virginia Trojans (3-3) remain in the CIAA hunt, run it up on Bowie Bulldogs (1-5) in Ettrick, VA. (courtesy:govsutrojans.com)
Norfolk Spartans Hold Off VSU Trojans
Shaw Bears Blow Out Lincoln Lions
Shaw Bears (3-1) take care of business, do not fall for trap, walk through Lincoln Lions (0-3) in Durham, NC. (courtesy:shawbears.com)
Albany Rams Fall To Shaw Bears
Shaw Bears (2-0) late rally seals victory, stuns SIAC front runner, Albany Golden Rams (0-2) in Albany, GA. (courtesy:albanyherald.com)
Shaw Bears Hold Off Elizabeth City
Shaw Bears (1-0) handle their business, take 17-0 lead, never trail versus Elizabeth City Vikings (0-1) in Durham, NC. (courtesy:shawbears.com)
Livingstone Upsets FSU Broncos
Livingstone Blue Bears (2-4) execute well laid trap, FSU Broncos (4-2) caught slipping in Salibury, NC. (courtesy:bluebearathletics.com)
FSU Broncos Blow Out Elizabeth City
Fayetteville Broncos (2-1) rebound from Valdosta beat down, score 24 unanswered, put down ECSU Vikings (2-2). (courtesy:fsubroncos.com)
FSU Broncos Win Two Rivers Classic
Fayetteville Broncos (1-0) prevail on last second TD run, knock off UNCP Braves (0-1) in Fayetteville, NC. (courtesy:fsubroncos.com)
Golden Eagles Blow Out Livingstone
Charleston Golden Eagles (1-0) open a can on Livingstone (0-1) score 5 unanswered TDs in Salisbury, NC. (courtesy:ucgoldeneagles.com)
Bulldogs Secure First Win Over Livingstone
Bowie Bulldogs (1-2) get off the schneid, take 17-0 halftime lead, do not look back; Livingstone Blue Bears (2-2). (courtesy:bsubulldogs.com)
Lenoir Rhyne Bears Take Down Bowie Bulldogs
Lenoir Rhyne Bears (1-0) open in style, rush for 199 yds., put down Bowie Bulldogs (0-1) in Hickory, NC. (courtesy:lrbears.com)
Lincoln Dominates Bluefield for Homecoming
Lincoln Lions (1-5) get off the schneid, get busy for homecoming, run it up on Bluefiled Sir Blues (1-5) in Lincoln, PA. (courtesy:lulions.com)