Excerpts from www.thesunconference.com
TAMPA, Fla. – The Sun Conference announces the players of the week for men's and women's cross country, football, men's and women's golf, men's and women's soccer, and volleyball for the week of October 6, 2025.
The men's and women's soccer honors are presented by WinWon, the Official Sports Technology Platform of The Sun. To learn more about WinWon, please click here.
All 14 awards are based on performances from September 29 – October 5.
Football Players of the Week
Defensive Player of the Week
Fernando Jeanty, Florida Memorial
Freshman | North Miami Beach, Fla. | Defensive Lineman
Notes: Jeanty led the FMU defense to a massive upset over No. 10 Southeastern in the conference opener. He led the team in tackles with eight, along with a pair of sacks, and four tackles for loss, causing fits for the Fire all game long.
Offensive Player of the Week
Dillon Simon, Keiser
Senior | Lake Charles, La. | Running Back
Notes: Dillon Simon rushed for a career-high 152 yards on just seven carries, scoring twice in Keiser's win over Thomas (Ga.), 49-3. His performance included an 85-yard touchdown run - the second-longest in program history - as part of a record-setting day for the Seahawks' ground game. Averaging 21.7 yards per carry, Simon helped the Seahawks produce a program-best 398 yards on the ground to go along with the school record for total offense (692 yards). On the year, Simon has rushed for 232 yards on 15 carries with three touchdowns, averaging 15.5 yards per carry and over 77 yards per contest.
Special Teams Player of the Week
Kendall Johnson, Webber International
Freshman | Tampa, Fla. | Return
Notes: Johnson ran to the races against Warner, turning in an 85-yard kickoff return touchdown to put the Warriors ahead after a Warner score, he returned two other kicks, ending the day with 136 return yards and an average of 45 yards per return.
