MASCAC Football Weekly Awards 9/17
Bridgewater State's James Cahoon and Joey Naso along with Worcester State's Ryan Justin and Lance Williams take home the MASCAC Football Offensive, Special Teams, Defensive and Rookie of the Week after the league opening weekend.
September 17, 2023
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Offensive Player of the Week |
| Cahoon completed 30 of 38 (78.9%) pass attempts for 274 yards and three touchdowns in the Bears’ 41-19 win over Plymouth State. Connected on touchdown passes of five, five and eight yards to three different receivers. Was 6-for-8 passing on third down and 2-for-2 on fourth down. The Bears scored on each of their seven drives (five touchdowns, two field goals) and all seven of the drives lasted at least ten plays. Set the Bears’ single-game mark for completions eclipsing the previous standard of 29 set by Danny Higgins in 2016 versus Curry College. Also became the fourth quarterback in program history to throw 50 touchdown passes as he and increased his career total to 51. |
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Defensive Player of the Week |
| Justin finished with nine tackles, five solo, plus 2.5 sacks for a loss of 25 yards and 3.5 tackles for loss of 27 yards in the Lancers’ 33-13 win over Fitchburg State. |
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Special Teams Player of the Week |
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Naso converted on both of his field goal attempts and was a perfect 5-for-5 in point after tries in the Bears’ 41-19 MASCAC win over Plymouth State. Connected on field goal attempts of 20 and 36 yards. His field goal as time expired in the first half was the first of his collegiate career and gave the Bears a 24-6 lead at the break.
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Rookie of the Week |
| Williams finished with four catches for 102 yards and two touchdowns in the Lancers’ 33-13 win over Fitchburg State. Averaged 25.5 yards per catch and touchdown receptions of 14 and 35 yards in the win. |