Sports Briefs: Williams brothers and Martin twins
Published 11:10 am Tuesday, December 17, 2024
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Palmer sets
Baylor record
Baylor sophomore punter Palmer Williams earned All-Big 12 honors while leading the conference and setting a Baylor record with a 49.6 average on his 41 punts.
The Advance resident booted 21 kicks beyond 50 yards and downed 14 punts inside the 20. In week two at Utah, he had punts of 57, 60, 76 and 79 yards, becoming the first Bear in program history with a pair of 70-plus yards in the same game.
Cooper is first
in the country
Cooper Williams, a Davie senior and Palmer’s younger brother, is No. 1 in the United States in the shot put. His top throw so far was 60-3.5.
Update on Martin
twins in NBA
Cody Martin of the Charlotte Hornets is averaging 8.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists. His twin brother, Caleb Martin of the Philadelphia 76ers, is averaging 8.7 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists.