MIAA Announces Football Athletes of the Week for September 5

MIAA Announces Football Athletes of the Week for September 5

 

Football
Defense

 

Football Defensive Player of the Week


Colton Tyson, Alma

Senior, LB
Vassar, Mich. 

• Secured a team-high 13 tackles, with eight solo efforts, to aid Alma in their 40-34 road win over St. Vincent College Sept. 2

• Finished with 1.5 tackles for loss for three yards

• Helped Alma defense force four three-and-outs in the game, with three in the first half

2017-18 MIAA Football Defensive Player of the Week

September 5 - Colton Tyson, Alma

 

Football
Offense

 

Football Offensive Player of the Week


Jerron McGaw, Adrian

Junior, WR
Indianapolis, Ind.

• Against RV Ohio Northern Sept. 2, had game-highs of nine receptions and 154 yards

• Caught a 19-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter and added a two-point conversion in the fourth quarter

2017-18 MIAA Football Offensive Player of the Week

September 5 - Jerron McGaw, Adrian

 

Football
Special Teams

 

Football Special Teams Player of the Week


Brandon Benac, Olivet

Junior
Traverse City, Mich. 

• Against RV Heidelberg Sept. 2, returned three kickoffs for 147 yars, a 49.0 average

• Scored a 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown to answer an early Heidelberg score to give Olivet the lead

• Added a 31-yard return in the third quarter, helping Olivet score on the drive

 

2017-18 MIAA Football Special Teams Player of the Week

September 5 - Brandon Benac, Olivet