OSKALOOSA — Destynd Loring (Jr., Charleston, S.C., Sports Management) wrapped up a successful rushing campaign with another weekly award as on Monday he was named the Heart of America Athletic Conference Football Offensive Player of the Week, presented by Musco.

Loring received his second career laurel (both this season) after leading William Penn past Missouri Valley 17-7 last Saturday.

The junior carried the pigskin 30 times for 203 yards and a touchdown.  He had seven rushes of at least 10 yards, headlined by a 37-yard touchdown run in the second quarter.

For the season, Loring accumulated 1,041 rushing yards on 179 carries (5.8 yards per rush).  He scored 13 touchdowns and recorded the 14th 1,000-yard rushing season in WPU history.

The award is the second for the Statesmen in 2024.