Rashad Orr blocked a pair of kicks in Ave Maria's 44-39 win over Florida Memorial.
Rashad Orr blocked a pair of kicks in Ave Maria's 44-39 win over Florida Memorial.

Orr Named NAIA Special Teams Player of the Week After Two Blocked Kicks for Ave Maria (Fla.)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Rashad Orr became the third Ave Maria (Fla.) Gyrene in school history to block two kicks in one game, helping to preserve a comeback win over Florida Memorial, claiming NAIA Special Teams Player of the Week for Nov. 10. 

Orr's first block came at a pivotal moment in the second quarter, stopping a PAT that kept a point off the board with the Gyrenes down early by 20. 

Late in the third quarter, Orr blocked Sean Egloff's field-goal attempt, keeping the Lions' second-half lead at 10 points, 33-23. Ave Maria went on to outscore Florida Memorial 21-6 after Orr's second block, winning the game 44-39.

Ave Maria's season concludes Saturday on the road, at No. 15 Southeastern (Fla.). 

NAIA Football Players of the Week are announced Monday afternoons at NAIA.org.

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NAIA Football Championship

70th ANNUAL
FOOTBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Nov. 22, Nov. 29, Dec. 6, Dec. 13, 2025
Football Championship Series
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Dec. 20, 2025

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