Three first-time recipients highlight the Week 4 MSFA Mideast League Players of the Week.
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Offensive Player of the Week
Tyler Kulka, Lawrence Tech
Sr., QB, Clinton Township, Mich. (Chippewa Valley HS)
• Threw for 316 yards and four TDs in Lawrence Tech’s 36-30 win at St. Ambrose
• Completed 21 of 30 passes, for a 202.5 passer rating.
• Earns his first career MSFA Offensive Player of the Week award
Defensive Player of the Week
Jamis Carson, Indiana Wesleyan
Sr. DB, Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Blackman HS)
• Finished with a team-high eight tackles in the #13 Wildcats’ win over Olivet Nazarene
• Registered one of the team’s four sacks in the win at ONU
• Earns his first career MSFA Defensive Player of the Week award
Special Teams Player of the Week
Jack James, Saint Francis (Ind.)
Sr., K, Fort Wayne, Ind. (Snider HS)
• Went a perfect 3-for-3 in field gaols attempts in the 51-19 win over Judson
• Was a perfect 6-for-6 on extra point attempts
• Earns his first career MSFA Special Teams Player of the Week honor
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MSFA Mideast League Players of the Week
(NAIA National Player of the Week award winners in bold)
Week 1 (Aug. 29): Brendan Lamb, Taylor (Offense); Aven Jones, Taylor (Defense); Zane Shilts, Taylor (Special Teams)
Week 2 (Sept. 5): William Gibson, Marian (Offense); Dawson Scally, Taylor (Defense); Ben Stevens, Marian (Special Teams)
Week 3 (Sept. 12): Heath Simmons, Saint Francis (Offense); Nate Talhelm, Saint Francis (Defense); Seeger DeGayner, Concordia (Special Teams)
Week 4 (Sept. 19): Tyler Kulka, Lawrence Tech (Offense); Jamis Carson, Indiana Wesleyan (Defense); Jack James, Saint Francis (Special Teams)