MSFA Midwest League Players of the Week one

Roosevelt’s leading rusher was honored after the Lakers’ season-opening win, while a pair of Missouri Baptist Spartans are recognized in the first MSFA Midwest League Players of the Week

Offensive Player of the Week
Ke’Von Johnson, Roosevelt
Sr., RB, Joliet, Ill. (Wisconsin-Platteville)
• Rushed for a game-high 139 yards on 11 carries in the Lakers’ 55-14 win at Mayville State (N.D.)
• Scored four rushing TDs in the win, one shy of the MSFA single-game record
• Earns his fourth career MSFA Offensive Player of the Week award
Defensive Player of the Week
Blake Kight, Missouri Baptist
Jr., LB, Mount Carmel, Ill. (Mount Carmel HS)
• Made a game-high 11 tackles in the Spartans’ 24-12 road loss at Lyon (Ark.)
• Recorded two tackles for loss on the day
• Earns his first career MSFA Defensive Player of the Week award
Special Teams Player of the Week
Jonah Cox, Missouri Baptist
So., K, O’Fallon, Mo. (Fort Zumwalt South HS)
• Scored all 12 points for the Spartans in their road loss to Lyon
• Was a perfect 4-for-4 on field goals, with a long of 35 yards in the second quarter
• Earns his first career MSFA Special Teams Player of the Week award
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MSFA Midwest League Players of the Week
(NAIA National Player of the Week award winners in bold)
Week 1 (Aug. 29): Ke’Von Johnson, Roosevelt (Offense); Blake Kight, Missouri Baptist (Defense); Jonah Cox, Missouri Baptist (Special Teams)