WATERLOO, Ont. - The #1-ranked Golden Hawks took care of business against the Windsor Lancers with a 30-9 victory at Knight-Newbrough Field.  

Here are the Laurier football Players of the Week, presented by Nothers - The Awards Store - for the team's home opening win: 

OFFENSE 

Ryan Hughes – Receiver 

Hughes put his speed on display against the Lancers, picking up 74-yards on four catches and had back-to-back touchdowns. He put the nail in the coffin in the third quarter, getting himself wide open for the 48-yard touchdown pass.  

The Mississauga native is now tied for the team lead in touchdowns through two games.  

This is Hughes's first Player of the Week nomination. 

DEFENSE 

Johari Hastings – Defensive Back 

Hastings put on a defensive clinic in the Golden Hawks home opener. All game, Hastings made crucial plays to keep the Lancers at bay, especially his diving pass break up to prevent a touchdown late in the game.  

The third-year defensive back had 3.5 total tackles and two pass break ups.  

This is Hastings's sixth career Player of the Week feature. 

SPECIAL TEAMS 

Dawson Hodge – Kicker/Punter 

Hodge was once again supernatural against the Lancers. While he was not relied upon to hit three-pointers, he consistently put the Golden Hawks in good field position. 

The Coquitlam, B. C., native had five punts worth 221-yards with two in the 20-yard line, and on five kickoffs, he had 279-yards and averaged 55.8-yards per kick.  

This is Hodge's seventh career Player of the Week nod. 

SCOUT TEAM 

The Laurier football scout team Players of the Week are Zidain Allen (RB) on offense, Darcy Winsor (DB) on defense, and Ethan McCullagh-Rabiner (LB) on special teams.