Dean Trailways Comets of the Week - September 4, 2023

The Dean Trailways Male Comet of the Week is sophomore Thomas Foust, of Toledo, Ohio, and graduate of Cardinal Strich High School. Making his first start under center, Foust accounted for 418 yards in helping the football team open the season with a thrilling 35-32 win over Franklin (Ind.) College. Foust had 20 carries for 204 yards and completed 10-of-17 passes for 214 yards. Foust ran for touchdowns covering 79 and 65 yards, and threw touchdown passes covering 64 and 42 yards. The last touchdown pass proved to be the game-winning score. His 418 total yards of offense ranks third in school history.

The Dean Trailways Female Comet of the Week is junior Teagan Giannunzio, of Marshall, and graduate of Marshall High School. Giannunzio led the women’s volleyball team to a 4-0 record at its season-opening tournament, the 2023 Great Lakes Crossover at Cedar Point Sports Park in Sandusky, Ohio. She was the starting setter in 11 sets, recording 122 assists (11.09 per set) and 34 digs (3.09 per set). Olivet won each of the four matches in three sets. It is only the second time in school history that the Comets started the season with four straight three-set wins.