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SIAC FB POW 9-23-25

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Benedict's Williams, Ocean Earn SIAC Player Of The Week Honors

ATLANTA — The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced its Football Players of the Week on Tuesday, Sept. 23, honoring student-athletes for impressive performances in games played last week. Fabian Duncan (Allen), Jordan Thompson (Kentucky State), Jaxon Williams (Benedict), and Darius Ocean (Benedict) were recognized.

SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK – JAXON WILLIAMS, BENEDICT COLLEGE
Wide Receiver | Sophomore | Dothan, Ala.
Williams continues to be one of the most dangerous kickoff return men in the country. Against Tuskegee, Williams had three kickoff returns for 143 yards. He had a 97 yard return to open the second half. Williams also had 4 receptions for 47 yards and one touchdown.

NEWCOMER OF THE WEEK – DARIUS OCEAN, BENEDICT COLLEGE
Quarterback | Senior | Raleigh N.C.
Transfer quarterback Darius Ocean made his first start of the season and was instrumental in Benedict's 45-24 victory over Tuskegee in a Thursday night televised game. Ocean completed 19-of-29 passes for 213 yards and four touchdowns.
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Players Mentioned

Jaxon Williams

#18 Jaxon Williams

WR
5' 10"
Sophomore
Darius Ocean

#2 Darius Ocean

QB
6' 0"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Jaxon Williams

#18 Jaxon Williams

5' 10"
Sophomore
WR
Darius Ocean

#2 Darius Ocean

6' 0"
Senior
QB