Sterling selected MIAA Offensive Player of the Week

FREELAND, Mich. – Olivet College sophomore Jeremiah Sterling has been selected the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Offensive Player of the Week.

The honor is for Sterling's performance in the football team's 44-27 win at Millsaps (Miss.) College. He finished the game with 16 carries for 157 yards, including a 44-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. The touchdown run was his first carry of the game and put Olivet ahead to stay 17-13.

The Comets (3-0) open MIAA play Saturday at Alma College. Kick-off from Bahlke Field is 2 p.m.