Parker goes back-to-back in Mideast League weekly awards
A back-to-back winner highlights the MSFA Mideast League Player of the Week for Week 2.
Offensive Player of the Week
Nathan Parker, Taylor
So., RB, Silver Lake, Ind. (Tippecanoe Valley)
- Ran 30 times for 251 yards in Taylor's 42-35 win over Kentucky Christian
- Scored four rushing TDs in the win
- Wins his second consecutive MSFA Player of the Week honor
Defensive Player of the Week
Clarke Hamilton, Siena Heights
Sr., LB, Jacksonville, Fla. (Davison [Mich.)
- Finished with 11 tackles and two sacks in Siena Heights' 24-21 win over St. Francis (Ill.)
- Had a late fumble recovery to secure the win over the Saints
- Earns his second career MSFA Player of the Week honor, and his first since 2023
Special Teams Player of the Week
Drew Dutton, Indiana Wesleyan
So., KR, Reno, Nev. (Reno)
- Returned two kicks for touchdowns in the No. 6 Wildcats win over Judson
- Collected 170 kick return yards in the win, with a long return of 95 yards
- Takes his first career MSFA Player of the Week honor
MSFA Mideast League Players of the Week
(NAIA National Players of the Week in BOLD)
Week 0 (Sept. 1): Braxton Myers, Indiana Wesleyan (Offense); Vincie Solano, Indiana Wesleyan (Defense); Josh Clifton, Indiana Wesleyan (Special Teams)
Week 1 (Sept. 8): Nathan Parker, Taylor (Offense); Deven Arevalo, Indiana Wesleyan (Defense); Lucas Shilts, Taylor (Special Teams)
Week 2 (Sept. 15): Nathan Parker, Taylor (Offense); Clarke Hamilton, Siena Heights (Defense); Drew Dutton, Indiana Wesleyan (Special Teams)
