So. Carolina’s King Grabs Warrior Honor
ATLANTA – After leading South Carolina to a huge victory against a Top 10 subdivisional rival, Gamecocks senior long-stick midfielder Charlie King has been named the MCLA Division I Warrior Player of the Week for the period ending March 31.
South Carolina entertained fellow SELC North division rival Georgia Tech on Saturday and thanks to the end-to-end play of the Columbia, S.C., product, the ninth-ranked Gamecocks were able to pull off the mild upset of the eighth-ranked Yellow Jackets.
King finished with numerous caused turnovers and even tacked on a critical goal.
“By every metric, Charlie King is one of the most threatening LSMs in the country,” said South Carolina coach Dakota Kirsch-Downs. “He hunts down short sticks and takes what he wants. His contribution to this team is immeasurable.”
For his efforts earning the Warrior Player of the Week, King will receive a Warrior Burn XP2-D – a $120 value. Warrior is a proud sponsor of the MCLA.
Warrior Honor Roll
Aidan Cox, Soph. – Arizona State
The close defender out of Dallas was a standout against Chapman and San Diego State, finishing with seven CTs and three GBs.
Dante DeCollibus, Soph. – Chapman
The Panthers swept up a pair of home conference victories thanks to the San Clemente, Calif., native who combined for six goals and six assists.
Aidan Garrett, Fr. – Auburn
The FOGO out of Macungie, Pa., led the Tigers to a victory over Clemson by going 19-of-28 at the dot while grabbing 11 GBs and a goal.
Ryan Gochar, Sr. – Florida
The Columbia, Md., attackman struck for two goals and three dimes as the Gators cruised past South Florida.
Michael Gustafson, Jr. – Purdue
The Middleton, Wis., middie helped the Boilermakers win their third straight with three goals and three assists against Illinois.
Jacob Jackson, Gr. – Texas
The Longhorns continued their undefeated march through the LSA, beating Southern Methodist thanks to five markers and two apples from the Dallas native.
Bendt Jorgensen, Fr. – Cal Poly
The Mustangs took the broom to BC and UNH with help from the Petaluma, Calif., attackman who finished with seven goals and two helpers.
Brayden Mykrantz, Jr. – Boise State
The Broncos swept their trip to the Beehive state thanks to a combined six genos and seven assists from the El Dorado Hills, Calif., attackman.