Football’s Cabral, Baker Named SAC PoW

ROCK HILL, S.C. - Mars Hill College linebacker Rudy Cabral was named South Atlantic Conference Defensive Player of the Week, and Mars Hill linebacker Josh Baker was named Special Teams Player of the Week, the conference office announced today.

Cabral, from Fairview, N.C., led the Lions' defense with a career-high 19 total tackles, which included a career-high 15 solo tackles. He added 2.5 sacks and helped Mars Hill hold the Bears to 351 total yards. His performance has helped lead the Lions to a 2-0 SAC record so far this season. He wins the award for the second time this season.

Baker, a native of Skyland, N.C., returned a blocked punt 12 yards for a touchdown to tie the game at 17-all with 2:25 left in the first half. The special teams score proved to be crucial as the Lions won 24-20 to remain unbeatan in league play. He added seven tackles, including six solo from his linebacker position. Baker was the SAC Defensive Player of the Week last week.

Newberry College wide receiver Brandon Bostick and quarterback Bryan Ehrlich were named SAC Co-Offensive Players of the Week.

Mars Hill will host Newberry on Saturday with first place on the line in the conference standings. Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m.