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New Beginnings and More Trophies: The Best of Fall 2025

By Joseph Garwood: Director of Athletic Communications

12/17/2025 12:00:00 PM

BEST OF FALL 2025 IN PIEDMONT ATHLETICS

BY THE NUMBERS

1 - CCS Individual Champion (Layton Bradford, Men's Cross Country)

1 - All-Region Selection (Layton Bradford, Men's Cross Country)

2 - Individual Tournament Titles (Erin Donovan; Transylvania Invitational & Golfweek October Classic)

2 - Postseason Games Won (Men's Soccer at LaGrange; Women's Soccer vs. LaGrange; both in CCS Tournament First Round)

2 - CCS ‘of the Year’ Awards (Maggie Leger, Goalkeeper of the Year; Layton Bradford, Runner of the Year)

2 - CCS Commissioner's Cups Awarded (Women's Cup; 2nd time in three seasons: Overall Cup; 3rd time in three seasons)

2 - 1st head coaching victories (Kat Tatum, Volleyball; JC Cavin, Men's Basketball)

3 - Milestone head coaching victories (Jamie Purdy, 400 career; Jimmy Stephens, 200 career; Timmy McCormack, 100 career)

10 - All-Conference Honorees

12 - CSC Academic All-District Honorees

22 - Conference Athletes & Rookies of the Week

QUICK HITS

MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY - Layton Bradford won individual title and CCS Runner of the Year at CCS Championship; also took home USTFCCCA All-Region honors.

WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY - Bella Caccamo earned All-CCS Honors after top-10 finish and a PR performance at CCS Championship.

MEN'S SOCCER - Won a dramatic CCS Tournament First Round contest in overtime at LaGrange to advance to CCS Tournament Semifinals.

WOMEN'S SOCCER - Won 15 contests as Head Coach Timmy McCormack picked up 100th career win (all at Piedmont).

VOLLEYBALL - Zoe Coelho recorded 600 digs on the season to lead CCS, named CCS Defensive Player of the Week three times.

MEN'S SWIMMING - Presented ISSC Conference Championship rings and went a perfect 6-0 this fall.

WOMEN'S SWIMMING - Delivered a 6-1 dual record in the fall.

MEN'S GOLF - Ended fall ranked No. 21 in Golfweek DIII Coaches Poll and No. 24 in Clippd rankings

WOMEN'S GOLF - Erin Donovan won two out of four events in which she played this fall while Aubree Hill earned a pair of USA South Rookie of the Week nods.

MEN'S BASKETBALL - JC Cavin picked up first career head coaching win while newcomer Parker Renault has been named CCS Rookie of the Week three times.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL - Jamie Purdy earned her 400th career win as a head coach as the Lions went 2-0 at the CCS/SAA Classic against Sewanee and Berry.

THE TROPHIES

Congratulations to the Piedmont Men's Golf B Team on bringing home a ?? from North Carolina ???? pic.twitter.com/mdMLMvh3uy
— Piedmont Lions (@PiedmontLions) September 22, 2025

THE COMMISSIONER'S CUP

Piedmont Retains Overall CCS Commissioner's Cup, Takes Back Women's Commissioner's Cup

“Earning both the overall Commissioner’s Cup and the Women’s Cup is a reflection of the hard work and consistency shown across our entire department. Our student-athletes continue to maintain our high standards and our coaches and staff support them with a strong commitment to growth and excellence in competition and the classroom.

Jamie Purdy, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

THE CELEBRATIONS

Put one in the win column ????

Great swing from Katie Hubbard and Piedmont Volleyball picks up its first win of the 2025 season! pic.twitter.com/wIL4YXy03r
— Piedmont Lions (@PiedmontLions) September 20, 2025

The Moment!
Lyric Bratton with the game winner! pic.twitter.com/VuwEUWNBF1
— Piedmont University Men's Soccer (@PiedmontMSOC) October 29, 2025

IT'S OVER!
Alison Witkiewicz with the goal as the Lions defeat the Panthers in PKs to advance to the semifinals against Belhaven! pic.twitter.com/Zlr32XK5jg
— Piedmont Lions (@PiedmontLions) November 1, 2025

The moment Coach Purdy got #400! pic.twitter.com/wnP9oxoDNY
— Piedmont Lions (@PiedmontLions) November 16, 2025

THE BLING

Men's Swimming 2025 ISSC Conference Championship Ring

THE MOMENTS THAT MATTER

THE SENIORS

Women's Soccer

Men's Soccer

Volleyball

THE STANDOUTS

Layton Bradford - 2025 CCS MXC Runner of the Year

Maggie Leger: Goalkeeper of the Year 2025

THE STUDENT ATHLETES

Savannah Jerome - CSC Academic All-District

Peyton Gates - CSC Academic All-District

Sierra Judson - CSC Academic All-District

Davis Knight - CSC Academic All-District 2025

Nathan Jacome - CSC Academic All-District 2025

Katie Hubbard - CSC Academic All-District 2025

Abbye Carver - CSC Academic All-District 2025

Erin Lemons - CSC Academic All-District 2025

Sara Bjerke - CSC Academic All-District 2025

THE LEADERS

THE MAN OF THE YEAR

THE RECORD BREAKERS

THE FAREWELLS

THE NEW ERA

“As we look ahead, the future of Piedmont Athletics is incredibly exciting. We are building on a strong foundation and continuing to elevate the experience for our student-athletes. Our focus remains on sustained success and competitive growth to compete at the highest level while representing the values of Piedmont University.”

Jamie Purdy

THE SUPPORT

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