On Monday, the MIAA awarded five weekly honors for standout performances in football, and men's and women's swimming and diving.
Earning MIAA Player of the Week honors for Nov. 14 are:
• Jacob Chittenden, Alma (Football Defensive)
• Damorria Lilly, Olivet (Football Offensive)
• George Fishback, Kalamazoo (Football Special Teams)
• Jake Burris, Albion (Men’s Swimming/Diving)
• Katie Ferrero, Albion (Women’s Swimming/Diving)
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Defensive
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• Had an 85-yard interception return for a touchdown during Alma's 31-27 victory over Adrian Nov. 12, the first win for the Scots over the Bulldogs since 2006 • His interception came in the fourth quarter as Alma rallied late • Finished with 12 tackles, including five solo efforts; had one tackle for loss of three yards |
Offensive
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Damorria Lilly, OlivetSenior, RB |
• Helped Olivet to their first outright MIAA title since 1974 as the Comets finished MIAA play undefeated with their 44-27 win over Trine Nov. 12 • Rushed for 203 yards with three touchdowns - all three scores were in the second half as Olivet put the game away late • Averaged 5.5 yards per rush in aiding Olivet finish with 277 yards on the ground |
Special Teams
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George Fishback, KalamazooSenior, P |
• Helped push back field position in 34-17 win over Albion Nov. 12 for their first MIAA win of the season • Boomed seven punts, averaging 40.4 yards per punt, and a long of 58 yards • Had three punts inside the 20 and two punts result in fair catches |
Men's
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Swimmer/Diver of the Week |
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• Was a two-time winner on the diving board for Albion in MIAA dual meet victory over Kalamazoo Nov. 12 • Re-set his own school record on the 1-meter board, scoring 315.05 to win the event by nearly 50 points • Already qualified for the NCAAs, won the 3-meter event with a score of 302.05 |
Women's
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Swimmer/Diver of the Week |
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• Was a two-time winner in Albion's 148-89 win over Kalamazoo Nov. 12 • Won both the 1,000 free and 500 free events • Finished third to help Albion to a 1-2-3 finish in the 200 free, swimming back-to-back events after the 1,000 free event |