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Midwestern State, UT Permian Basin, Texas A&M-Kingsville and Central Washington, all earned Week 8 wins. All but CWU’s victory came on the road. To read the recaps, click here.
 
UTPB (7-1 overall, 5-0 LSC) and CWU (6-2, 6-0) are the only conference teams unbeaten in league play. Both have won six consecutive games.
 
UTPB owns the league’s top total offense (478.5 yards per game) and total defense (263.9 ypg). The Falcons are also scoring a league-high 47.5 points per game.
 
CWU has allowed just 21 points over its last two games. The Wildcats kept both opponents under 260 yards of offense.
 
In the most recent American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Top 25 Poll, UTPB is No. 22. CWU and Angelo State are receiving votes. To see the entire poll, click here.
 
This week features a Thursday night (Oct. 26) game, as Eastern New Mexico travels to Jefferson City, Mo., to face Lincoln. Four conference tilts will be on Saturday (Oct. 28).
 
Former West Texas A&M star quarterback and member of the Dallas Cowboys Dustin Vaughan was recently inducted into the Lone Star Conference Hall of Honor. To read more, click here.
 
To watch games all season long, tune in to the LSC Digital Network (full year, monthly and single game options available).
 
 
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

(Oct. 21 games)
 
OFFENSIVE
Kenny Hrncir, UT Permian Basin, Gr., MBA, QB, Needville, Texas, NHS
Hrncir threw for four touchdowns without an interception to help UT Permian Basin defeat nationally-ranked Angelo State on the road – its first win over the Rams in program history – and keep the Falcons unbeaten in league play. Hrncir, who takes the LSC’s top weekly offensive award for the second time this season, was 21-for-27 for 203 yards. Hrncir, who broke the school record for TD passes in a season with 20, also ran for 43 yards.
 
DEFENSIVE
Michael Gary, Midwestern State, Jr., Exercise Psychology, DE, Fort Meyers, Fla., Cape Coral HS
Gary returned a fumble for a touchdown and had back-to-back sacks to help Midwestern State defeat Western Oregon on the road. Gary had two tackles for loss and also led a unit that held the Wolves to just six points and 193 yards of offense. His 15-yard score came in the second quarter and was the Mustangs’ first TD of the game.
 
SPECIAL TEAMS
Ritse Vaes, Midwestern State, Jr., Criminal Justice, K, Wichita Falls, Texas, Hirschi HS
Vaes matched his own school record by making four field goals to help lead Midwestern past Western Oregon on the road. Vaes, who wins the league’s top weekly special teams award for the second time this season, was successful from 45, 32, 37 and 22 yards. He also made all of his three extra-point attempts. In addition, Vaes handled kickoff duties.
 
 
WEEKLY AWARDS
 
Offensive
S-4       Devin Larsen, Western New Mexico
S-11     Devin Cross, Midwestern State
S-18     Dominique Loggins, Western Oregon
S-25     Kenny Hrncir, UT Permian Basin
O-2      Tyler Flanagan, Central Washington
O-9      Tyler Flanagan, Central Washington (2)
O-16     Nemier Herod, UT Permian Basin
O-23     Kenny Hrncir, UT Permian Basin (2)
 
Defensive
S-4       Eric Williams, Eastern New Mexico
S-11     Amos Coleman III, Texas A&M-Kingsville (2)
S-18     Tanner Volk, Central Washington
S-25     Tanner Volk, Central Washington (2)
O-2      Tanner Volk, Central Washington (3)
O-9      Hayden Kelly, UT Permian Basin
O-16     Andrew Pitts, Angelo State
O-23     Michael Gary, Midwestern State
 
Special Teams
S-4       Amos Coleman III, Texas A&M-Kingsville
S-11     Charlie Shulkin, Western Oregon
S-18     Gilbert Garza, Texas A&M-Kingsville
S-25     Ritse Vaes, Midwestern State
O-2      Sergio Landeros, UT Permian Basin
O-9      Josh Jones, Central Washington
O-16     Dan Stewart, Central Washington
O-23     Ritse Vaes, Midwestern State (2)