LOCK HAVEN, Pa. — Wrapping up conference play on a high note, DB Cam Jefferson helped secure the division title with his efforts in the secondary, earning him PSAC East Defensive Athlete of the Week honors.
 
Jefferson was everywhere for the Warriors' defense in their 54-14 win at Millersville, coming up with six tackles and three tackles for loss. With half of his stops coming behind the line of scrimmage, Jefferson tripled his single-game career high and brought his season total from 2.0 to 5.0. He got going immediately, dropping Mekhi Ashby for a loss on the third play of the game, leading to the Marauders' drive stalling out two plays later. He had a similar start to ESU's shutout second half, tackling Ashby behind the line again as ESU forced a three-and-out to open the third quarter. The fourth quarter was Jefferson's strongest, making four tackles in one drive, including a solo tackle for loss while fighting through a holding penalty.
 
Jefferson becomes the third different Warrior to be named a PSAC East Defensive Athlete of the Week this year, bringing home the seventh weekly award by an ESU player. It's the first for the junior from Baltimore, Md., who's hitting his stride down the stretch, intercepting a pass and breaking up four a week earlier versus Kutztown.
 
The Warriors finished up competition against the PSAC East undefeated and winners of their last seven games. They'll look to defeat Slippery Rock and avenge their loss to the PSAC West champions from earlier in the year for their 13^th PSAC title at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium.
 
PSAC Football Athletes of the Week
East Offensive: Dylan McKenzie, West Chester
East Defensive: Cam Jefferson, East Stroudsburg
East Special Teams: Noah Micks, Kutztown
West Offensive: DaOne Owens, Slippery Rock
West Defensive: Troy Miller, Lock Haven
West Special Teams: Kevin Carrigan, Lock Haven
 
PSAC Football Weekly Awards
8/31: Ty Quintois (Special Teams)
10/5: Ajani Walker (Offensive)
10/12: Mason Smith (Defensive)
10/19: Matt Machalik (Offensive)
11/2: Ashton Blose (Defensive), Ty Quintois (Special Teams)
11/9: Cam Jefferson (Defensive)