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Three first-time recipients earn Mideast League Player of the Week honors
Posted: Sep 23, 2024

Three first-time recipients earn Mideast League Player of the Week honors

Leading their respective teams to road wins last Saturday, three first-time honorees take home the Mideast League Player of the Week awards.

Offensive Player of the Week
Jehlani Warren, Defiance
Sr., QB, Palmetto, Calif. (Cypress Creek HS)

  • Threw for 166 yards and rushed for 135 as the Yellow Jackets won their first game as MSFA members, 38-20 over Judson
  • Finished the day with two passing TDs and three rushing TDs against the Eagles
  • Earns his first career MSFA Offensive Player of the Week award

Defensive Player of the Week
Da'Veon Turner, Indiana Wesleyan
Jr., DB, Detroit, Mich. (Northwood [Mich.])

  • Grabbed two interceptions in the Wildcats 69-0 win at Olivet Nazarene
  • Recorded one tackle and one pass breakup in the win over the Tigers
  • Earns his first career MSFA Defensive Player of the Week award

Special Teams Player of the Week
Carter Loveless, Taylor
Jr., P, Yorktown, Ind. (Yorktown HS)

  • Placed all four punts inside the 20 during the Trojans' 67-35 road win over Kentucky Christian
  • Averaged 44.0 yards per punt on the day
  • Earns his first career MSFA Special Teams Player of the Week award

MSFA Midwest League Players of the Week
(NAIA National Players of the Week in BOLD)

Week 1 (Sept. 2): Kyle Antoine, Indiana Wesleyan (Offense); Aven Jones, Taylor (Defense); Josh Clifton, Indiana Wesleyan (Special Teams)
Week 2 (Sept. 9): Jameson Chesser, Taylor (Offense); Reid Messer, Taylor (Defense); Lucas Shilts, Taylor (Special Teams)
Week 3 (Sept. 16): Kyle Turanchick, Taylor (Offense); Aven Jones, Taylor (Defense); Isaac Hoke, Taylor (Special Teams)
Week 4 (Sept. 23): Jehlani Warren, Defiance (Offense); Da'Veon Turner, Indiana Wesleyan (Defense); Carter Loveless, Taylor (Special Teams)

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