GREENSBORO - Cameron Turner threw a 78-yard touchdown pass to Shamar Privette with 1:51 remaining in the fourth quarter, lifting Greensboro College to a 13-12 victory over Methodist University at Pride Field on Saturday.

The play came on second-and-8 from the Greensboro 22-yard line and capped a three-play, 80-yard drive that took just 46 seconds. Turner had rushed for 12 yards on first down before connecting with Privette for the game-winning score. The Pride failed on a two-point conversion attempt but held on for the win.

Methodist had taken a 12-7 lead earlier in the fourth quarter on Ethan Emery's 24-yard field goal with 11:13 left in the game. That kick completed a 14-play, 89-yard drive that consumed 7:46 of clock time. The Monarchs had driven inside the Greensboro 10-yard line but were pushed back by a false start penalty before the field goal attempt.

Greensboro struck first, taking a 7-0 lead on Turner's 10-yard touchdown run with six seconds left in the first quarter. The Pride marched 69 yards in 10 plays on that opening drive, benefiting from a Methodist offsides penalty on fourth-and-1.

Methodist responded early in the second quarter when Kolbe Little scored on a 2-yard touchdown run with 10:16 remaining in the half. The Monarchs had moved 56 yards in nine plays, but Emery's extra point attempt sailed wide, leaving Methodist trailing 7-6. The Monarchs added a 22-yard field goal from Emery with 1:08 left before halftime to take a 9-7 lead into the break.

Turner finished 10-of-18 passing for 163 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 50 yards and another score on 13 carries. Privette caught three passes for 104 yards and the decisive touchdown. KJ Brown added four receptions for 33 yards for Greensboro.

For Methodist, quarterback play was split between Little and Asa Windham. Little completed 7-of-15 passes for 67 yards with one interception, while Windham was 8-of-12 for 81 yards. Kyan McCollum led the Monarchs' ground game with 62 yards on 16 carries.

Jay Law paced Greensboro's defense with 13 total tackles (10 solo), while Frank Walker recorded 10 tackles and two tackles for loss. Kalil Marcus intercepted Little's pass in the first quarter and also broke up a pass.

Anthony Smith led Methodist with seven solo tackles. The Monarchs held a 36:17 to 23:43 advantage in time of possession but converted just 5-of-14 third-down attempts. Greensboro went 3-for-11 on third down.

Methodist falls to 1-8 on the season, while Greensboro improves to 2-7 with the come-from-behind victory.

Key Performers:

• Shamar Privette (Greensboro): 3 receptions, 104 yards, 1 TD
• Cameron Turner (Greensboro): 10-18 passing, 163 yards, 1 TD; 13 rushes, 50 yards, 1 TD
• Jay Law (Greensboro): 13 total tackles
• Kyan McCollum (Methodist): 16 rushes, 62 yards

FAYETTEVILLE – Braylon Knapp threw four touchdown passes and N.C. Wesleyan scored 21 unanswered points in the second quarter to pull away from Methodist 48-17 at Monarch Stadium on Saturday.

The Bishops improved to 4-4 overall and 2-3 in conference play, while the Monarchs fell to 1-7 and 0-5.

Knapp completed 9 of 16 passes for 183 yards without an interception, connecting with four different receivers for scores. Michael Pannell caught two of those touchdowns and returned a punt 61 yards for another score, finishing with five receptions for 84 yards.

N.C. Wesleyan needed more than six minutes to find the end zone on its opening possession, capping a 13-play, 77-yard drive with a 17-yard touchdown pass from Knapp to Tyson Resper. The Bishops added two more scores in a span of 40 seconds late in the first half. Knapp found Sean Cartwright for a 66-yard touchdown pass to make it 14-0, then Pannell took a punt back for a score on the ensuing possession to extend the lead to 21-0.

Methodist responded immediately with a 40-yard touchdown run by CJ Ferguson, cutting the deficit to 21-7 with 7:26 remaining in the second quarter. The Monarchs added a 22-yard field goal from Ethan Emery before halftime to pull within 21-10.

The third quarter featured another explosive offensive stretch from N.C. Wesleyan. After Ferguson scored on a 14-yard run to make it 27-17, the Bishops answered with a five-play, 72-yard drive that took less than three minutes. Knapp connected with Pannell for a 55-yard touchdown pass to push the advantage back to 34-17.

Nahji Seagraves carried the ball 21 times for 100 yards and a touchdown for the Bishops. His 1-yard scoring run early in the fourth quarter made it 41-17. Seagraves had rushes of 25 and 13 yards during N.C. Wesleyan's ground attack.

The game's final touchdown came on defense. Savon McKeithan intercepted a Kolbe Little pass at the N.C. Wesleyan 20-yard line and returned it 80 yards for a score with 5:54 remaining to set the final margin.

Ferguson led Methodist's rushing attack with 18 carries for 112 yards and two touchdowns. Little completed 14 of 27 passes for 147 yards with one interception. Bryson Ausby caught three passes for 30 yards and returned six kickoffs for 163 yards.

N.C. Wesleyan controlled possession for just 23:46 compared to Methodist's 36:14, but the Bishops made the most of their opportunities. They converted 5 of 9 third-down attempts and scored on all three of their red zone possessions. Methodist went 5 of 15 on third down and managed just two scores in four red zone trips.

The Bishops averaged 6.9 yards per play compared to 5.0 for the Monarchs. Knapp averaged 20.3 yards per completion, while Little averaged 10.5. N.C. Wesleyan's special teams provided a significant advantage, with Braxtyn Green averaging 45.2 yards per punt with two kicks inside the 20-yard line. Methodist's Kenneth Schoene averaged 30.0 yards per punt.

Mathias Winston led the Bishops' defense with 10 tackles, while Eric Cooper added seven tackles and forced a fumble. Lavar Williams recorded N.C. Wesleyan's only sack, a 5-yard loss in the first quarter.

Top Performers

N.C. Wesleyan:

• Braylon Knapp: 9-16 passing, 183 yards, 4 TDs
• Michael Pannell: 5 receptions, 84 yards, 2 TDs; 1 punt return TD
• Nahji Seagraves: 21 rushes, 100 yards, 1 TD
• Savon McKeithan: 80-yard interception return for TD

Methodist:

• CJ Ferguson: 18 rushes, 112 yards, 2 TDs
• Kolbe Little: 14-27 passing, 147 yards, 1 INT
• Bryson Ausby: 6 kickoff returns, 163 yards

BREVARD – Brevard imposed its will on both sides of the ball Saturday afternoon, overwhelming Greensboro 34-7 at Pride Field. The Tornados improved to 3-3 with a complete performance that featured a dominant ground attack, timely passing and a relentless defensive effort that held the Pride to just one first-quarter score.

Rayshawn Williams led the offensive charge, rushing 14 times for 125 yards and scoring the game's final touchdown. His physical running style wore down Greensboro's defense, with gains of 36, 15, 12 and 10 yards highlighting his afternoon. Williams also contributed in the passing game, catching one pass for two yards.

The tone was set early, though not in Brevard's favor. Greensboro marched 61 yards on 11 plays on its opening possession, capping the drive when Cameron Turner found Jayden Morrison for a touchdown pass. Reagan Sawyer's extra point gave the Pride a 7-0 lead less than six minutes into the game.

Brevard responded immediately. After a kickoff return that included a personal foul penalty on Greensboro, the Tornados found themselves at the GSO 23-yard line. One play later, Jeremyah Lane burst 23 yards up the left side for a touchdown. Hayden Vandegriff's extra point attempt was blocked, leaving Brevard trailing 7-6 with 6:31 remaining in the opening quarter.

The rest of the game belonged to the Tornados. Brevard scored 14 points in the second quarter, seven in the third and seven in the fourth, while the defense shut out Greensboro over the final three quarters.

Ethan Beamish managed the game efficiently from the quarterback position, completing 8 of 15 passes for 136 yards and one touchdown. His 54-yard completion to Alex Bolton in the second quarter set up one scoring drive, while his 31-yard connection with Adam Douglas in the third quarter sparked another. Beamish's most important throw came late in the first half when he hit Christian Roberson for a 20-yard touchdown pass with 19 seconds remaining before halftime, extending Brevard's lead to 18-7.

Douglas finished with four receptions for 50 yards, serving as Beamish's most reliable target. Roberson caught two passes, including the touchdown, and added a 27-yard kickoff return.

Zion Fauntleroy-McDaniel provided explosive plays in the running game, carrying five times for 72 yards and one touchdown. His 26-yard touchdown run in the second quarter gave Brevard a 12-7 lead. He also broke off runs of 27 and 16 yards, consistently finding gaps in Greensboro's defensive front.

Lane added 23 yards on two carries beyond his touchdown run, while Beamish contributed 11 yards on the ground despite being sacked twice.

The Brevard defense overwhelmed Turner and the Greensboro offense throughout the final three quarters. Baylee Ramey recorded eight solo tackles and five assists for 13 total stops, adding one tackle for loss. His presence in the middle of the field disrupted Greensboro's rhythm repeatedly.

Robert Dorsey terrorized the Pride backfield with six solo tackles, two assists and three tackles for loss totaling 18 yards. He recorded multiple sacks and consistently penetrated into the backfield on rushing attempts.

Turner finished 8 of 19 passing for 83 yards before being replaced by Chase Altis in the fourth quarter. Turner rushed 24 times for 72 net yards but was sacked eight times, losing 44 yards in the process. The constant pressure from Brevard's defensive line and linebackers prevented Greensboro from establishing any offensive continuity.

Altis completed 5 of 10 passes for 70 yards in relief, but by the time he entered the game, the outcome was no longer in doubt.

Camron Torrence-Kelly led Greensboro's rushing attack with 88 net yards on 13 carries. Kyjuan Westmoreland added 43 yards on nine attempts. Despite these individual efforts, the Pride managed just 207 net rushing yards as a team and could not sustain drives once Brevard's defense made adjustments after the opening quarter.

Greensboro's receiving corps was led by KJ Brown and Jae'Vian Carr, who each caught three passes for 43 yards. Shamar Privette also caught three passes for 40 yards, but none of Greensboro's receivers found the end zone after the opening drive.

Brevard controlled possession for just 21:25 compared to Greensboro's 38:35, but the Tornados made their opportunities count. They converted 3 of 7 third-down attempts and scored touchdowns on four of their seven trips inside Greensboro territory.

The third quarter proved decisive for establishing the final margin. After Sawyer returned a kickoff for a touchdown to open the second half, giving Brevard a 26-7 lead, Vandegriff's extra point made it 27-7. Greensboro never threatened to make the game competitive again.

In the fourth quarter, Williams capped a three-play, 54-yard drive with a four-yard touchdown run. His 36-yard burst up the middle on that drive showcased his ability to break tackles and find space in the open field. Vandegriff's extra point set the final score at 34-7.

Brevard's special teams contributed to the victory beyond the kickoff return touchdown. Samuel Vargas punted twice for 63 yards, pinning Greensboro deep once with a punt inside the 20-yard line. Lane returned one punt for 35 yards, providing excellent field position for the offense.

Vandegriff missed one field goal attempt from 32 yards in the third quarter, but his kickoffs were effective, totaling 360 yards on six attempts with an average of 60 yards per kick.

Greensboro's Guy Galardi III punted three times for 119 yards, averaging 39.7 yards per attempt, but his unit could not overcome the offensive struggles.

The penalties proved costly for both teams but particularly for Greensboro, which committed multiple personal fouls and holding penalties at critical moments. Brevard also committed nine penalties for 111 yards, including holding calls that negated positive plays.

For Brevard, the victory represents a complete team effort and moves the Tornados to .500 on the season. The defense's ability to shut down an opponent after giving up an early touchdown demonstrates growth and resilience. The offense showed balance between the run and pass while protecting Beamish well enough to allow the passing game to complement the ground attack.

Greensboro falls to 1-5, searching for answers on both sides of the ball. The Pride's inability to protect Turner in the pocket and the offense's failure to score after the first quarter will need to be addressed moving forward.

Top Performers

Brevard:

• Rayshawn Williams: 14 rushes, 125 yards, 1 TD
• Ethan Beamish: 8-of-15 passing, 136 yards, 1 TD
• Zion Fauntleroy-McDaniel: 5 rushes, 72 yards, 1 TD
• Baylee Ramey: 13 tackles (8 solo, 5 assists), 1 TFL
• Robert Dorsey: 8 tackles, 3 TFL (18 yards)

Greensboro:

• Camron Torrence-Kelly: 13 rushes, 88 yards
• Cameron Turner: 8-of-19 passing, 83 yards, 1 TD (8 sacks)
• KJ Brown: 3 receptions, 43 yards
• Jae'Vian Carr: 3 receptions, 43 yards
• Jadon Barnes: 6 tackles (3 solo, 3 assists)

Greensboro Snaps 12-Year Losing Streak Against Quakers in Defensive Battle

GREENSBORO – Greensboro College ended a dozen years of frustration against crosstown rival Guilford with a 21-7 victory Saturday night at Armfield Athletic Center, claiming their first Gate City Soup Bowl triumph since 2012. The win moves the Pride to 1-0 while dropping the Quakers to 0-1 in what proved to be a defensive slugfest that featured more punting yards than either team's offensive output.

The game exploded into action just 12 seconds after kickoff when freshman Sincere McIntyre fielded Asher Frisbee's opening kick at the Greensboro 5-yard line and raced 95 yards untouched for a touchdown. The electrifying return, which came after a brief weather delay, immediately silenced what had been a raucous Guilford crowd and set the tone for an evening that would see the Pride control the game's crucial moments.

Guilford responded with their most sustained drive of the night, marching 60 yards in eight plays to tie the game at 7-7. The drive featured quarterback Caleb Robles connecting with Shane Shapiro for 14 yards on third-and-10, then finding DeHart for seven yards before Sullivan picked up a first down with a five-yard rush. The Quakers capped the drive when Robles punched it in from eight yards out with 5:20 remaining in the first quarter.

The offensive fireworks ended there, as both teams struggled to move the ball consistently throughout the remainder of the first half. Greensboro managed just 53 total rushing yards on 31 attempts, averaging a meager 1.7 yards per carry. Starting quarterback Chase Altis completed 9 of 18 passes for 47 yards but was sacked six times and threw an interception.

Guilford fared slightly better on the ground, accumulating 119 rushing yards on 35 carries for a 3.4-yard average, but couldn't capitalize on their opportunities. The Quakers' best chance to take the lead came as the first half expired when they drove to the Greensboro 26-yard line, only to see Adriano De Castro's 43-yard field goal attempt sail wide left.

The second half belonged to Greensboro's defense and the timely insertion of senior quarterback Josh Sims. After Guilford was forced to punt from deep in their own territory, Greensboro took over at the Guilford 28-yard line with 4:11 remaining in the third quarter. Sims, who had replaced the struggling Altis, immediately provided a spark by finding Kyjuan Westmoreland for 14 yards on the drive's first play.

The Pride methodically moved down the field, with Westmoreland contributing a one-yard rush and Mitrend Curry losing two yards on consecutive plays before Sims found his target. Facing third-and-8 from the Guilford 8-yard line, Sims rolled left and delivered a perfect strike to Karee Dykes in the corner of the end zone for the go-ahead touchdown with 1:38 left in the third quarter.

Guilford's offense, which had managed just 225 total yards through three quarters, couldn't respond to the mounting pressure. The Quakers were particularly hampered by their inability to convert on third downs, finishing just 5-of-18 on the night compared to Greensboro's 5-of-14 mark.

The Pride put the game away with a methodical seven-play, 56-yard drive that consumed 4:27 of the fourth quarter. Sims, who finished 7-of-12 for 109 yards and two touchdowns, showed poise in the pocket despite heavy pressure from Guilford's pass rush. The drive culminated when Sims found sophomore tight end Matt Kidd for an 11-yard touchdown pass with 2:05 remaining, extending Greensboro's lead to 21-7.

Guilford made one final attempt to get back into the game, but junior safety Jay Law sealed the victory by intercepting Luke Hyatt's pass with 1:13 remaining. Law, who recorded two interceptions and four total tackles, returned the pick 20 yards to the Guilford 46-yard line, allowing Greensboro to run out the clock with a pair of kneel-downs.

The defensive statistics told the story of the evening's battle in the trenches. Guilford's Travis Burton terrorized Greensboro's offensive line, recording eight tackles and 3.5 sacks, while teammate Nick Iannone led all players with 10 tackles and added four quarterback hurries. Despite the pass rush, Burton and Iannone couldn't generate enough stops when it mattered most.

Greensboro's defense, anchored by senior linebacker Frank Walker's eight tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss, bent but didn't break when it counted. The Pride forced two interceptions and limited Guilford to just 106 passing yards on 32 attempts. Kalil Marcus added six tackles while Caden Jeter contributed three tackles and a sack.

The offensive numbers reflected the defensive nature of the contest, with neither team reaching 250 total yards. Greensboro finished with 209 total yards while Guilford managed 225, though the Quakers' advantage was largely negated by their two turnovers compared to Greensboro's one.

Dykes led Greensboro's rushing attack with 26 yards on 11 carries while also catching three passes for 30 yards and the crucial third-quarter touchdown. For Guilford, Josh Campbell paced the ground game with 39 yards on nine carries, while Shapiro's five receptions for 44 yards represented the Quakers' most consistent offensive threat.

The victory marked a significant milestone for Greensboro, which had endured eight consecutive losses to Guilford dating back to their last win in the series in 2012. The triumph also represented the Pride's first 1-0 start to a season since that same 2012 campaign, providing early momentum for what the program hopes will be a breakthrough year.

Beyond the scoreboard, the 24th Annual Gate City Soup Bowl achieved its primary community mission, collecting over 11,000 canned goods and non-perishable food items for local food banks. The annual food drive has become a cornerstone of the rivalry, ensuring that regardless of the on-field outcome, the Greensboro community benefits from the crosstown showdown.

The statistical oddity of the evening was the total punting yardage of 370 yards between both teams, which exceeded either the combined passing yards (262) or rushing yards (172) for the game. Greensboro's Guy Galardi III averaged 34.5 yards on six punts, while Guilford's McKinley Reavis punted seven times for a 23.3-yard average.

Key Performers:

• Sincere McIntyre, Greensboro: 95-yard kickoff return touchdown
• Josh Sims, Greensboro: 7-of-12, 109 yards, 2 touchdowns
• Jay Law, Greensboro: 2 interceptions, 4 tackles
• Frank Walker, Greensboro: 8 tackles, 2.5 TFL, 1 sack
• Travis Burton, Guilford: 8 tackles, 3.5 sacks
• Nick Iannone, Guilford: 10 tackles, 4 QB hurries

Chancellor Lee-Parker rushed for a career-high 208 yards as Brevard College defeated Kentucky Christian University 41-25 on Saturday afternoon at KCU Stadium in Grayson, Kentucky. The victory gave the Tornados their first six-win season since 2021, finishing the 2024 campaign with a 6-3 record.

Lee-Parker, playing in his final collegiate game, recorded two rushing touchdowns while carrying the ball 28 times. His 208-yard performance ranks as the second-highest single-game rushing total in Brevard's Division III history, trailing only Mitchell Yoder's 220-yard mark set in 2021.

After a scoreless first quarter, Brevard built a 17-7 halftime lead. Hugo Taylor opened the scoring with a 20-yard field goal, followed by Lee-Parker's five-yard touchdown run. Kentucky Christian responded when Rey Graciano returned a fumble 28 yards for a touchdown, but Brevard quickly countered as Ethan Beamish connected with Zackary Orr on a 66-yard touchdown pass.

The Tornados dominated the third quarter, outscoring the Knights 17-0. Lee-Parker broke free for a 27-yard touchdown run, Beamish found Joseph Cuellar for a 17-yard scoring pass, and Taylor added a 41-yard field goal to extend the lead to 34-7.

Kentucky Christian (2-9) mounted a fourth-quarter rally behind quarterback Calvin Kafando, who threw two touchdown passes to Davari Morris. However, Brevard's Dre Burton, playing in his first varsity game, sealed the victory with a 40-yard interception return for a touchdown.

Orr, completing his five-year career at Brevard, caught six passes for 79 yards and a touchdown. His season totals of 837 yards and 10 touchdowns both rank second in program single-season history. The graduate receiver finished his career as Brevard's all-time leader in receptions (123) and receiving yards (1,893).

Defensively, Robert Dorsey led Brevard's pass rush with three-and-a-half sacks, bringing his conference-leading season total to 11.5. Kentrayle Holloway recorded a team-high nine tackles, while Brandon Broughton and Burton each intercepted passes.

The win marked the fifth time this season Brevard scored 40 or more points, contributing to the program's fourth-best winning percentage in school history.