#WingsUp Weekly – Mar. 4, 2026

LEESBURG, Fla. (Athletics) – Lakehawk Athletics has not one but two student-athlete highlight in today's #WingsUp Weekly! Jacob James (Baseball) and Tripp Watkins (Men's Golf) both delivered outstanding performances to earn Player of the Week honors.

Baseball

• Jacob James takes home FCSAA DII Baseball Pitcher of the Week honors after his performance on the mound last week.
• Baseball is coming off a 4–2 non-conference victory over Eastern Florida on Tuesday, bringing the team's season record to 12–13.
• The team returns to Sun-Lakes Conference play this weekend against St. Johns River State College.
• Upcoming Schedule
• • Friday at No. 11 St. Johns River State College, 4:00 p.m.
  • Saturday vs. No. 11 St. Johns River State College, 12:00 and 3:00 p.m.

Beach Volleyball

• Beach returns to action March 6 at Palm Beach State College.
• • Friday at Palm Beach State College 10:00 a.m. and St. Johns River State College, 12:00 p.m.
  • Saturday at New College of Florida, 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

Men's and Women's Golf

• Tripp Watkins placed third individually in his last tournament, earning FCSAA Men's Golfer of the Month honors.
• The women return to action March 9 in Orlando.

Softball

• Softball came in at No. 22 in this week's NJCAA Division II regular-season poll.
• The team swept a DH against Oakland Community College on Tuesday to improve to 18–8 on the season.
• It's back to Sun-Lakes Conference play this weekend against South Florida State College.
• • Friday at South Florida State College, 1:00 p.m.
  • Saturday vs. South Florida State College, 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.

Men's and Women's Track & Field

• Both outdoor track & field teams open their seasons this Saturday in Daytona Beach at the Eagle Invite, hosted by Embry-Riddle.
• The teams are set to compete in 17 of 30 events.

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