The South Atlantic Conference Announces AstroTurf Football Players of the Week

ROCK HILL, S.C. (TheSAC.com) – The South Atlantic Conference announced its AstroTurf Football Players of the Week for games played during the first week of the spring season.  Newberry quarterback Dre Harris was tabbed as the Offensive Player of the Week, while Newberry defensive lineman Craig Barksdale was named the Defensive Player of the Week, and Limestone kicker Austin Kemp picked up Special Teams Player of the Week honors. 

Harris, a junior from Greenville, S.C., led the Wolves to a 21-6 win over Tusculum last week. He generated 219 yards of total offense and scored all three Newberry touchdowns, two rushing and one passing. He threw for 166 yards, going 13-for-20 for 65 percent and a touchdown. He then rushed for 53 yards and two touchdowns.

Barksdale, a sophomore from Easley, S.C., had a career game for the Wolves as he had a career-high five tackles, including a sack and quarterback hurry, all while helping the Newberry defense hold Tusculum to just six points.

Kemp, a sophomore from Liberty, S.C., accounted for five of Limestone's 17 points, including a 35-yard field goal and two extra points. He also punted seven times for a total of 295 yards with his longest punt going for 53 yards. 

2021 SAC AstroTurf Football Players of the Week

Offensive Player of the Week
Mar. 10 – Dre Harris, Newberry

Defensive Player of the Week
Mar. 10 – Craig Barksdale, Newberry

Special Teams Player of the Week
Mar. 10 – Austin Kemp, Limestone

AstroTurf is an official corporate partner of the South Atlantic Conference and title sponsor of the Conference's Player of the Week awards program.

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