BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — West Alabama and West Florida split Gulf South Conference football weekly awards, following Week 6 of the 2024 season. The Tigers were represented by linebacker Delawrence Butler (defensive) and punter Trey Sullivan (special teams), while Argo quarterback Marcus Stokes (offensive) and wide receiver Corey Scott (freshman) were recognized.
Offensive Player of the Week:
Marcus Stokes, R-Fr., QB, West Florida
Stokes had a career-day as he led West Florida to a convincing 40-28 win over No. 19/25 Delta State at home. The redshirt-freshman accounted for five touchdowns in the performance and racked up 378 total offensive yards, third most in the GSC this season. He threw for 326 yards, third-best performance of the season, while completing 17-of-21 passes with three touchdowns. Stokes also had eight carries for 52 yards and two touchdowns.
Other nominees: Jakobe Lane, Chowan; Spencer Arceneaux, West Alabama
Defensive Player of the Week
Delawrence Butler, Gr., LB, West Alabama
Butler logged double-digit tackles as he highlighted a dominating Tiger defensive which resulted in a 26-0 win at Mississippi College, 26-0. The graduate linebacker notched a career-high 13 tackles, all solo, the most by any player this season. He also tallied one tackle for loss as No. 11/13 West Alabama picked up its first shutout win 763 days.
Other nominees: Kennypride Toh, Chowan; Traevon Mitchell, West Florida
Special Teams Player of the Week:
Trey Sullivan, Gr., P, West Alabama
Sullivan helped West Alabama to its first shutout win in two years with a notable performance against Mississippi College on Saturday. The graduate recorded five punts in the contest, totaling 201 yards, with a long of 52 yards, while averaging 40.2 yards per kick. During the showing, Sullivan pinned Mississippi College inside their own red zone on two occasions.
Other nominees: none
Freshman of the Week:
Corey Scott, R-Fr., WR, West Florida
Scott had a career-day helping West Florida upend No. 19/25 Delta State, 40-28. The redshirt-freshman led the Argonauts with five catches for 139 yards and two touchdowns. His performance was the third-best by a GSC wide receiver this season.
Other nominees: none
2024 GSC Football Players of the Week
Offensive Player of the Week
9/2: Sammy Edwards, QB, Valdosta State
9/9: Cole Kirk, QB, Delta State
9/16: Blake Hester, RB, Valdosta State
9/23: Alfonso Franklin, RB, Valdosta State
9/30: Javier Batiste, WR, Mississippi College
10/7: Sammy Edwards, QB, Valdosta State
10/14: Marcus Stokes, QB, West Florida
Defensive Player of the Week
9/2: Larry Elder, LB, Valdosta State
9/9: JJ Hudson, LB, Delta State
9/16: Davonta Jackson, DL, West Alabama
9/23: Lamar Gray, DB, West Alabama
9/30: Kam Canterbury, DB, Wet Florida
10/7: Ahmir Taylor, DL, Delta State & Larry Elder, DB, Valdosta State
10/14: Delawrence Butler, LB, West Alabama
Special Teams Player of the Week
9/2: Elijah Guyton, K, West Alabama
9/9: Virgil Lemons, RS, West Florida
9/16: Trey Sullivan, P, West Alabama
9/23: Elijah Guyton, K, West Alabama
9/30: n/a
10/7: Jonathan James, DB, Delta State
10/14: Trey Sullivan, P, West Alabama
Freshman of the Week
9/2: n/a
9/9: Rodshaun Dorsey, WR, Erskine
9/16: n/a
9/23: Tyshon Mansell, WR, North Greenville
9/30: n/a
10/7: Nick Clark, RB, Delta State
10/14: Corey Scott, WR, West Florida