Coming into the 2025 season, the Clark Atlanta Panthers’ soccer staff dipped into SWAC waters of their bid for a run to the SIAC championship.
Former Jackson State quarterback Zy McDonald introduced he’s committing to play for the Panthers in his ultimate 12 months of eligibility.
Transferring to Jackson State from the College of Louisiana, McDonald performed two seasons with the Tigers in a backup position. He tallieded 324 passing yards, 266 dashing yards, and 7 complete touchdowns in 12 video games.
He was instrumental in Jackson State’s SWAC championship win over Southern, filling in for starter Jacobian Morgan after he went down with an damage within the second quarter.
McDonald accomplished 6-of-11 go makes an attempt for 75 yards and a landing. He additionally rushed for 95 yards on eight makes an attempt, together with a 27-yard landing run.
Jackson State then went on to say its first Celebration Bowl championship, following a 28-7 win over MEAC champion South Carolina State.
After compiling a 5-35 report over the earlier 4 seasons, Clark Atlanta had a turnaround season for the ages in its first season beneath head coach Teddy Keaton.
They completed the common season with a 7-2-1 report, advancing to the SIAC championship sport for the primary time in over 30 years.
McDonald may very well be in line for the Panthers’ beginning position as reigning SIAC Participant of the Yr David Wright III’s standing with the staff is at present unknown.
