Dixie State Football Standouts Earn FCS Honors Monday

Dixie State Football Standouts Earn FCS Honors Monday

ST. GEORGE, Utah-Monday, Dixie State junior linebacker Malaki Malaki and freshman tailback Quali Conley were named to the Stat Perform Week 4 NCAA FCS Player of the Week honorable mention lists for their performances in the Trailblazers’ 35-29 loss to New Mexico State at El Paso, Texas Sunday.

Malaki tied an NCAA-era program record with 19 tackles, including nine solo stops against the Aggies. The native of Leone, American Samoa also netted 2.5 tackles for a loss and a forced fumble.

Conley posted 179 yards of total offense and posted a pair of touchdowns for Dixie State in the loss.

The Trailblazers’ season continues Saturday as they commence their home season at Greater Zion Stadium by hosting Tarleton State.