Fayetteville, N.C. - The USA South Athletic Conference has released its weekly awards for September 10th, and two Battling Bishops earned honors in their repective sports. Senior Dwayne Hollis of football was named Special Teams Player of the Week, while freshman Andri Bjarnason of men's soccer was tabbed Rookie of the Week.

Football Special Teams Player of the Week
Dwayne Hollis, N.C. Wesleyan - The Newport News, Virginia senior defensive back/punt returner scored on a 58-yard return in a 24-14 loss to Southern Virginia. Hollis racked up 84 return yards on four punts for an average of 21 yards per return. He also collected five total tackles and a forced fumble on defense.

Men's Soccer Rookie of the Week
Andri Bjarnason, N.C. Wesleyan -The freshman forward from Bolungarvik, Iceland scored three goals and tallied two assists for eight points in a 2-0-1 week for the Bishops. In a 2-1 victory over Guilford, Bjarnason assisted on two scores including the eventual game-winner. In a 2-2 tie versus Birmingham Southern, Bjarnason scored the team's first goal of the match. Finally, in a 5-3 win over Sewanee, Bjarnason notched N.C. Wesleyan's first two scores of the contest.

Congratulations Dwayne and Andri!