Watkins had a career day Saturday leading North Greenville to a 27-17 victory over Shorter. The senior running back rushed 16 times for 239 yards, averaging 14.9 yards per carry. As a result, Watkins’ rushing total was a conference single-game high this season, the 10th-best performance in Division II in 2023 and the 10th-best single-game outing in GSC-history. He also found the end zone with a 71-yard run in the second quarter.