Wilkes football offensive lineman Billy Anderson was named the Landmark Conference 2023 Football Fall Senior Scholar-Athlete, honoring his excellence in both athletics and academics. Anderson is the first member of the Wilkes football program to earn this award and joins the first class of Landmark senior-scholar athletes for Wilkes.

Why It Matters

Anderson's achievement highlights the rare combination of athletic and academic success, showcasing the dedication and commitment of student-athletes like Anderson in excelling both on the field and in the classroom.

By the Numbers
  • Anderson's cumulative GPA through the fall semester: 3.72
  • Expected graduation as a double-major in criminology and sociology in May 2024
  • Named to the team's Leadership Council since his freshman year in 2019
State of Play
  • Anderson was named Second Team All-Landmark Conference in 2023
  • He was a part of an offensive line that helped break program records for single game total offense and single game rushing yards
  • Wilkes football finished second in the first year of Landmark Conference football
What's Next

The final Landmark Scholar-Athlete for volleyball will be announced this afternoon at 3:00 p.m.