Derrick McClendon • Sr. / Houston, Texas / Linebacker / Football
Derrick McClendon had a career-high nine tackles in the Ichabods' 21-17 win over Northeastern State on Saturday. Â He helped the Ichabod defense hold Northeastern State to 54 yards in the second half forcing six punts and no points as the Ichabods came back for the win.
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Taylon Peters • Jr. / Salina, Kan. / Running Back / Football
Taylon Peters became the first Ichabod since he accomplished the feat himself on Nov. 13, 2021 to go over 100 yards rushing in a game recording 108 yards and two scores on 20 carries to lead the Ichabods' 171-yard rushing attack in the win over the RiverHawks. Coming out of the halftime break trailing 17-6, Peters had rushes for 22, 3, 2, 9 and 22 for the score with 10:27 left in the third quarter cutting the NSU lead 17-12. Peters would then catch the 2-point conversion from
Kellen Simoncic trimming the lead back to 17-14. Peters then scored what would be the game-winning touchdown on a 3-yard run with 1:49 to go in the game as the Ichabods picked up the 21-17 win.