Brashier, Turner enter Sports Hall of Fame

Caroline Brashier’14, M’15 (Women’s Tennis and Women’s Basketball) and Zak Turner ’06 (Men’s Soccer) were inducted into the LaGrange College Sports Hall of Fame on Oct. 24 during Homecoming. Also admitted were Ryan Broaderick ’17 (Baseball) and Cory Howard ’15 (Men’s Golf), who will be officially recognized at the 2025 Hall of Fame Ceremony.

“These athletes represent the very best of Panther Nation, and it is an honor to welcome them as members of such a prestigious group,” said President Susanna Baxter, LaGrange College President. “Their legacies will inspire future generations of student-athletes at LaGrange College for years to come.”

Brashier excelled on the tennis and basketball courts during her time at LaGrange. With a racket, she ranks second all-time for the Panthers with 34 singles wins. Her accolades include being named to the GSAC All-Freshman team, earning two GSAC All-Conference honors, and twice receiving USA South All-Conference recognition. She was a four-time team MVP and achieved four conference All-Academic selections, as well as four ITA Academic All-American honors.

On the court, Brashier finished her career 7th on the all-time scoring list with 930 points, and third in career 3-point field goals with 176. She set a season record with 74 3-pointers during the 2012-13 season. She also holds several single-game records, including 43 points, 15 field goals and 12 3-point field goals on 16 attempts in a 2013 game again Mary Baldwin. Her 12 3-pointers in that game set a USA South single-game record.

Turner was a dominant force on the soccer field for the Panthers, earning USCAA All-America and Academic All-America

honors in 2004. A consistent and reliable player, Turner was a three-time GSAC All-Conference selection and a two-time GSAC Academic All-Conference honoree.

As a four-year starter on defense, he appeared in 62 games, anchoring the team with his leadership and skill. Turner was named Defensive MVP in 2003, 2004 and 2005 and capped his senior year by being named Team MVP in 2006. He also served as team captain in 2005 and 2006, exemplifying his leadership and dedication to the program.