Co Offensive Players of the Week: Jeff Puckett (Misericordia) and Aaron Wilmer (Delaware Valley)
Jeff Puckett ran for a school-record 301 yards and five touchdowns and passed for another TD in a 62-40 loss to Gettysburg as Misericordia opened its second season of football. Averaged 8.4 yards per carry and had a long run of 54 yards and converted two fourth-and-one runs to keep scoring drives alive. Puckett also went 4-7 for 53 yards and another touchdown through the air.
Aaron Wilmer threw both his touchdowns and ran for a score as part of a 28-point fourth quarter comeback as the Aggies rallied from a 27-7 deficit to defeat 2012 NCAA qualifier Rowan University. Wilmer finished the day with 304 yards of total offense (260 passing, 44 rushing) and also caught a 38-yard pass that helped set up the go-ahead score.
Defensive Player of the Week: Drew Peterson (Albright)
Drew Peterson intercepted two passes in a 30-14 victory over Kean, his third career multi-interception game. Peterson led the Albright defense that held Kean to 22 yards of total offense and 0 points in the first half.
Special Teams Player of the Week: Daniel Sobolewski (Albright)
Daniel Sobolewski made 3-of-4 field goals on the evening connecting on tries from 40, 34 and 27 yard. His only miss was from 48 yards, which would have set a school record. Sobolewski recorded one touchback and put five of his seven kickoffs into the end zone.
Honor Roll: Anthony Davis (Widener), Frank Gaffney (Lebanon Valley) and Brandon Harper (Widener)
Anthony Davis closed with 149 kickoff return yards on four attempts, including a 60-yard return, in Widener's opener at No. 3 Wesley.
Frank Gaffney racked up two batted passes, a sack, and five solo tackles to lead LVC's defense in a 15-14 win over Montclair State. Nearly all of Gaffney's plays came in key spots in the second half, with five third or fourth stops by tackle or break-up.
Brandon Harper recorded 12 tackles, seven solos and a forced fumble in Widener's season opener at third-ranked Wesley.
