Garner Burford, Schreiner University, Men's Soccer

GARNER BURFORD OF SCHREINER UNIVERSITY, a junior defender on the men's soccer team, has been selected the SCAC Character & Community Male Student-Athlete-of-the-Week for the week ending Sunday, November 17.

A native of Corpus Christi, Texas, Burford has been a defensive captain and stalwart on Schreiner's back line but took a big step forward in his play this fall. He was recently named All-SCAC (Honorable Mention) for his outstanding play.

Away from the pitch, Burford has been a consistent helper for the Kerrville area Food Bank, which helps more than 150 area families each month. He has also worked as a volunteer at the Kerrville Triathalon each of his three years at Schreiner. He works in both setup and cleanup for the annual Texas Heritage Festival which attracts grade school children from throughout the region.  He has also served as a peer advisor on campus with incoming freshmen.

Burford, an Information Systems Major, has earned academic distinction each semester and been a multiple President's List honoree in his first two years on campus.