A senior from Morganton, North Carolina, Abernathy finished second in the hammer throw at the Lenoir-Rhyne Bears Open with a mark of 44.42. The mark is one of the best in Conference Carolinas and the NCAA so far this outdoor season.
Week 1 (March 9, 2021)
Track Athlete of the Week: Brian Sims Jr., Lees-McRae
Field Athlete of the Week: Christian Bargaineer, Lees-McRae
Week 2 (March 16, 2021)
Track Athlete of the Week: Tyler Burns, Barton
Field Athlete of the Week: Chianti Ghee, Barton
Week 3 (March 23, 2021)
Track Athlete of the Week: Justin Burnette, Mount Olive
Field Athlete of the Week: Cooper Abernathy, Lees-McRae