Tojans sweep Mideast League Player of the Week awards

by | Sep 29, 2025 | Football Blogs, Headlines, NAIA

Trojans sweep Mideast League Player of the Week awards
With a dominant road win on Saturday, Taylor sweeps the MSFA Mideast League honors this week.
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Offensive Player of the Week
Nathan Parker, Taylor
So., RB, Silver Lake, Ind. (Tippecanoe Valley)
• Rushed for 136 yards on just 12 attempts in Taylor’s win at Judson
• Scored two TDs and averaged 11.3 yards per carry
• Earns his third MSFA Player of the Week award this season
Defensive Player of the Week
Caleb Ranzau, Taylor
Sr., DL, Ridgeville, Ohio (Archbold)
• Had three sacks in the Trojan’s 63-7 win at Judson
• Anchored a defense that held Judson to -26 rushing yards
• Wins his first career MSFA Player of the Week honor
Special Teams Player of the Week
Lucas Shilts, Taylor
Sr., K, Marion, Ind. (Eastbrook)
• Finished with seven points in Taylor’s 63-7 win at Judson
• Was a perfect 7-for-7 on extra point attempts
• Earns his second MSFA Player of the Week award this season, and the sixth of his career
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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)
Week 3 (Sept. 22): Ryan Schuster, Lawrence Tech (Offense); Terry Sylvester, Indiana Wesleyan (Defense); Josh Clifton, Indiana Wesleyan (Special Teams)
Week 4 (Sept. 29): Nathan Parker, Taylor (Offense); Caleb Ranzau, Taylor (Defense), Lucas Shilts, Taylor (Special Teams)

 

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