Newberry College Athletics

Damone Leaphart was not only a well decorated football player during his time in Newberry, but the true definition of a student-athlete.

Leaphart stood out among his peers in the late 1970s as a four-year letterwinner  and a member of the Dean's List all four years during his time at  Newberry College.

His best season was in 1978 as he was named to the All-SAC team, All-NAIA District 6 team, and an NAIA All-American. As he did all four years, Damone matched his on-field achievements with those in the classroom, as he was also honored in 1978 as an All-Lutheran Academic team selection.

Damone was an active participant in on-campus activities.  This was best exhibited by his duty as the Sports Editor of The Indian, the weekly school newspaper at that time. 

After his time in Newberry, Leaphart continued to be part of history.  He became just the seventh ever high school athletic trainer in the state of South Carolina.