TOWSON, Md. – Western Connecticut State University senior QB
Dylan Jackson (Monroe, Conn.), senior LB
Luis Jaquez (Holbrook, N.Y.) and sophomore K/P
Gavin Damboise (Bristol, Conn.) were honored as the Landmark Conference Football Offensive Player of the Week, Defensive Player of the Week, and Special Teams Player of the Week, respectively, for their tremendous play in the Wolves' 29-0 victory against Moravian on Saturday. The Wolves, coached by
Kevin Jones, are 2-2 overall and 1-0 in the Landmark and are off until playing their first league road game at Catholic on Saturday, October 17.
Jackson delivered a standout performance through the air and on the ground. He completed 16-of-21 passes for 327 yards and a touchdown, including six completions of more than 25 yards and four of at least 40 yards. His biggest play came on a 59-yard touchdown strike that helped fuel the Wolves' offensive attack. Jackson also added 37 rushing yards on four carries, showcasing his versatility in the shutout victory.
Jaquez turned in a dominant defensive performance, finishing with seven tackles, four sacks (tied program record), three forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and a pass breakup, with all three forced fumbles recovered by the Wolves. He made his biggest impact in the first half, recording three strip sacks, including one where he ripped the ball directly from the Moravian quarterback and returned it several yards. Jaquez came up with another crucial strip sack on 4th-and-1 in WestConn territory early in the second quarter before forcing his third fumble late in the half with the Greyhounds threatening inside the Wolves' 10-yard line.
Damboise delivered a strong all-around performance in WestConn's 29-0 shutout of Moravian, contributing in all three phases of the kicking game. Damboise connected on both of his extra-point attempts and drilled a 21-yard field goal, while also averaging 45.0 yards on two punts. He added six kickoffs for an average of 58.5 yards per kick, including two touchbacks, helping WestConn consistently control field position throughout the one-sided victory.