The Bridgewater State quartet of Stefano D'Emilia, Chris Easter, Joseph Leanos and Jaren Alves are the final MASCAC Football Offensive, Defensive, Special Teams and Rookie of the Week honorees of the season brought to you by GEICO.
November 18, 2018
Offensive Player of the Week
Stefano D'Emilia
Bridgewater State
Junior • Quarterback • Bridgewater, Mass.
D'Emilia completed 19-of 26 pass attempts (73.1%) for 232 yards and three touchdowns in the Bears' 34-19 New England Bowl win over Salve Regina University. Also rushed for 24 yards on eight carries. Connected on scoring strikes of 1, 12 and 44 yards with no turnovers.
Chris Easter
Bridgewater State
Junior • Wide Receiver • Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
Easter earned Most Valuable Player honors to lead the Bears to a 34-19 victory over Salve Regina University in the New England Bowl. Recorded two interceptions to go along with five pass breakups and six solo tackles. Returned his second interception 21 yards to set up a touchdown on the opening possession of the third quarter.
Joseph Leanos
Bridgewater State
Junior • Tight End • Norwood, Mass.
D'Emilia averaged 43 yards on two punts with both inside the 20 and a long of 48 yards in the Bears' 21-7 Cranberry Bowl win over Massachusetts Maritime.
Jaren Alves
Bridgewater State
Freshman • Corner Back • E. Providence, R.I.
Alves notched a pair of interceptions, including one that he returned 39 yards for a touchdown in the Bears' 34-19 New England Bowl victory over Salve Regina University. Also broke up two passes and recorded three tackles (two solo).
