Jimmy Byrd and Alexis Whiting Named C Spire Athletes of the Week

JACKSON, Miss. – Jimmy Byrd of the Belhaven Football team and Alexis Whiting of the Belhaven Women’s Soccer team have been named C Spire Athletes of the Week following standout performances for the Blazers from last Wednesday through this past Tuesday. Jimmy Byrd , a senior defensive end from Mt. Vernon, Ala., tied his career-high with two sacks last weekend at Greensboro while recording seven tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss. Whiting, a sophomore from Mandeville, La., recorded the match-winner on Senior Day against Millsaps and the game-tying goal on a penalty kick against Mississippi Christian last night. Byrd and…