Thiele accounted for 12 points in Valdosta State’s 30-28 win versus Shorter in the season finale and moved into ninth all-time in Blazers’ history in scoring. The sophomore was 3-for-3 in PATs and 3-for-3 in field goals, converting attempts from 36, 22 and 25 yards. Thiele also recorded four punts, averaging 39.2 yards per kick, including a long of 55 and one kick downed inside the 20. He also covered kickoff duty, recording seven kicks, averaging 62.7 yards with five touchbacks. This was Thiele’s third weekly award of the 2022 season.