Three Rabun Gap football players continue their careers at the collegiate level
Eagles football players Lucas Helmlinger ’18, Onni Soininen ’18, and Glenn Pearce ’18 will all continue their careers at the collegiate level.
Eagles football players Lucas Helmlinger ’18, Onni Soininen ’18, and Glenn Pearce ’18 will all continue their careers at the collegiate level after signing their National Letters of Intent on Friday, May 4.
Lucas Helmlinger, native of Sao Paolo, Brazil and Onni Soininen, native of Makkylanmutka, Finland signed with Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Glenn Pearce, New York City, NY signed with Presbyterian College located in Clinton, South Carolina.
Coach Bryson is proud and excited to see that Lucas, Onni, and Glenn are able to continue their football/academic careers at the next level.
“It's exciting to see that these young men are pursuing their dreams of continuing their football careers at the collegiate level. It's been an honor to work with them over the past year. I wish them all the best,’’ Coach Bryson said.
Lucas Helmlinger’s statistics for 2017 season:
Offense - Receiving
Receptions - 3 Reception Yards - 34 Average Per reception - 11.3 Longest Reception - 22
Defense - Tackles
Solo - 42 Assists - 17 Total Tackles - 59 Tackles for loss - 10
Onni Soininen’s statistics for 2017 season:
All Conference - Linebacker
All State Honorable Mention - Linebacker
Defense - Tackles
Solo - 65 Assists - 38 Total Tackles - 103 Tackles for lose - 4 Interceptions - 1
Offense - Rushing Yards
Rushes - 8 Total rushing yards - 24 Average per rush - 3 Longest rush - 9
Receiving
Receptions - 4 Reception Yards - 36 Average Per reception - 9 Longest Reception - 11
Glenn Pearce’s statistics for the 2017 season:
Special Teams - Kick Returner
Total Returns - 23 Return Yards - 565 Average Yards per Return - 24.6 Longest Return - 80 Total Kick Return Yards - 565
Offense - Rushing Yards
Rushes - 20 Total rushing yards - 125 Average per rush - 6.3 Longest rush - 28 Touchdowns - 1
Receiving
Receptions - 6 Reception Yards - 33 Average Per reception - 5.5 Longest Reception - 9
Defense - Tackles
Solo - 22 Assists - 10 Total Tackles - 32 Tackles for loss - 1.0 Interceptions - 1
About Lawrence University
Lawrence University is a residential liberal arts college and conservatory of music, both devoted exclusively to undergraduate education. It is a supportive and welcoming academic community of 1,500 intellectually curious, diverse, multi-interested students from nearly every state and 50 countries—all committed to a rigorous and challenging educational experience.
About Presbyterian College
The compelling purpose of Presbyterian College, as a church-related college, is to develop within the framework of Christian faith the mental, physical, moral, and spiritual capacities of each student in preparation for a lifetime of personal and vocational fulfillment and responsible contribution to our democratic society and the world community.
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School
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Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is a private, coeducational day and boarding school for grades Pre-K through 12. Centrally located between Atlanta, GA, Greenville, SC, and Asheville, NC, we prepare young people for college, career, and a lifetime of leadership and service.
