2024 Point University Football News

Cortez Thomas charges his way as an NAIA All-American
Cortez Thomas charges his way as an NAIA All-American

December 11, 2024

WEST POINT, Ga. (Dec. 11, 2024)—The NAIA has officially announced the football All-American Teams through the AFCA. Junior Defensive Lineman Cortez Thomas made the NAIA All-American Third Team, continuing Point Football's five-year streak of All-Americans each year.

NAIA names 26 Student-Athletes from Point on the Daktronics NAIA Fall Scholar-Athletes
NAIA names 26 Student-Athletes from Point on the Daktronics NAIA Fall Scholar-Athletes

November 26, 2024

WEST POINT, Ga. (Nov. 26, 2024) - The NAIA recently announced the Daktronics NAIA Fall Student-Athletes where the Skyhawks had 26 Student-Athletes featured on the list. The honor recognizes student-athletes nationally who have met the requirements academically from football, cross country, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, women’s soccer, and Volleyball. To qualify, a Student-Athlete must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, appear on the eligibility certificate for their sport, and have attended the institution for one full year. Overall in the NAIA, Women’s Soccer, Women’s Volleyball, and Men’s Soccer had over 1,000 Daktronics Student-Athletes named with 1,328, 1,105, and 1,043 scholar-athletes.

Point University Football Adds All-Conference Honors to their storied Program
Point University Football Adds All-Conference Honors to their storied Program

November 21, 2024

WEST POINT, Ga. (Nov. 21, 2024)—The Appalachian Athletic Conference announced Postseason honors, with the Point University Football team receiving All-Conference honors, All-Academic honors, and Champions of Character awards.

Ethan Binns tackles his way to an AAC Defensive Player of the Week Honor
Ethan Binns tackles his way to an AAC Defensive Player of the Week Honor

November 19, 2024

WEST POINT, Ga. (Nov. 19, 2024) - The Appalachian Athletic Conference announced Player of the Week awards, featuring the Skyhawks in AAC Defensive Player of the Week award honors. Ethan Binns was named the Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts in the AAC Matchup at Bluefield University.

Point Football falls to Bluefield on Last Second Field Goal
Point Football falls to Bluefield on Last Second Field Goal

November 16, 2024

BLUEFIELD, Va. (Nov. 16, 2024)—The Point University Football team returned to the field for its regular-season finale, a road Appalachian Athletic Conference matchup against Bluefield University. The Skyhawks fell to the Rams with a final score of 18-17.

Mitchell Gossett and Jayden Grier earns AAC Player of the Week Honors
Mitchell Gossett and Jayden Grier earns AAC Player of the Week Honors

November 11, 2024

WEST POINT, Ga. (Nov. 11, 2024) - The Appalachian Athletic Conference has announced the Conference Player of the Week honors where Mitchell Gossett and Jayden Grier were announced as Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week.

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Point Football takes down the Bulldogs on Senior Day

November 09, 2024

VALLEY, Ala. (Nov. 9, 2024)—The Point University Football Team returned to the field for their Appalachian Athletic Conference home finale against Union Commonwealth University, which also served as Senior Day for the Skyhawks. Point University ultimately won against the Bulldogs with a final score of 29-15.

It’s Not Superman; It’s Caleb Wade soaring into an AAC Defensive Player of the Week Honor
It’s Not Superman; It’s Caleb Wade soaring into an AAC Defensive Player of the Week Honor

November 04, 2024

WEST POINT, Ga. (Nov. 4, 2024) - The Appalachian Athletic Conference announced Player of the Week where Caleb Wade was announced the AAC Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts in the win against the University of Pikeville.

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Point Football lights up Homecoming with a walk-off win over Pikeville

November 02, 2024

VALLEY, Ala. (Nov. 2, 2024) - The Point University Football team returned to the field for a Homecoming Appalachian Athletic Conference matchup against the University of Pikeville, where the epic matchup concluded with a walk-off game-winner with a final score of 23-21.

Cortez Thomas earns AAC Defensive Player of the Week after Historic Weekend.
Cortez Thomas earns AAC Defensive Player of the Week after Historic Weekend.

October 21, 2024

WEST POINT, Ga. (Oct. 21, 2024)—The Appalachian Athletic Conference announced Player of the Week awards, and Cortez Thomas earned his second career Defensive Player of the Week award.

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Point Football Claws past the Knights on the road

October 19, 2024

LAURINBURG, N.C. (Oct. 19, 2024)- The Point University football team traveled to the Appalachian Athletic Conference matchup against St. Andrews University, where the Skyhawks won 40-12.

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Point Football drops road AAC Showdown to Reinhardt

October 12, 2024

WALESKA, Ga. (Oct. 12, 2024) - The Point University Football team returned to the field for an afternoon Appalachian Athletic Conference matchup against in-state rival Reinhardt University, where the Skyhawks fell to the Eagles with a final score of 36-26.

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Point Football surges past Kentucky Christian in the AAC Opener

October 05, 2024

VALLEY, Ala. (Oct. 5, 2024) - The Point University Football team returned to the Ram Stadium for an afternoon Appalachian Athletic Conference matchup against Kentucky Christian where the Skyhawks took the win with a final score of 30-22.

Visual Pregame Timeline on Saturday, Oct. 5 for Cancer Awareness Day
Visual Pregame Timeline on Saturday, Oct. 5 for Cancer Awareness Day

October 04, 2024

Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024 Theme: Cancer Awareness Day (The First 100 fans will get Colored Buttons for Cancer Awareness and Wristbands) The Buttons will have numbers on the back for a drawing and the winner will win a Free Gift Basket sponsored by Wellstar. Time of Skyhawk Walk: 9:55 A.M. The Skyhawk Walk will begin at 9:55 A.M. on Saturday, September 28. We encourage fans to be loud, take photos, make memories, and be part of the Experience with Point University Football. Fans and Family attending the walk: We encourage everyone to line up on either side of the road and spread it throughout the road so fans can enjoy the entire walk! Location: Outside of the Point University Valley Field House (Ram Stadium Dr. Valley, Alabama 36854)

Key Larkin adds another AAC Defensive Player of the Week Honor to his resume
Key Larkin adds another AAC Defensive Player of the Week Honor to his resume

September 30, 2024

WEST POINT, Ga. (Sept. 30, 2024)- The Appalachian Athletic Conference announced Player of the Week honors on Monday, September 30 where Kemorion Larkin was named the AAC Defensive Player of the Week for the second time this season.