Former Wheeling Park Patriot Zach Phillips hasn’t needed long to prove that he’s plenty worthy of being a starting quarterback at the Division II level.

For the second straight week, Phillips put forth a big game in leading his Gannon Knights to a victory. This week, however, others took notice of his antics.

Phillips was named the Eastern College Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week after he sparked a come-from-behind victory last Saturday at Shippensburg. He finished with 109 yards rushing and 218 yards passing. Plus, he threw his first two collegiate touchdown passes.

The second touchdown pass, which came in the third quarter, covered 84 yards and is the third-longest passing play in Gannon history.

For the season, Phillips has rushed for a team-high 290 yards and 4 touchdowns. He’s also passed for 249 yards.

Phillips certainly isn’t the only Patriots shining for Gannon. He was one of four products of Chris Daugherty’s program to shine for the Knights last weekend.

Joining Phillips on the offensive side of the ball was Matt Hackathorn. He started once again at right tackle.

On the defensive side, linebacker Geremy Paige posted eight tackles, including one for loss last week. For the season, he has 14 tackles, which ranks second on the team.

Jamez Coles, who played a key role for the Patriots’ 2015 state championship team, recorded his first collegiate tackle and pass break up last week. He has appeared in both of Gannon’s games this season.

Gannon will try to make it 3-0 on Saturday when Bloomsburg visits for a noon kickoff.

Here’s a look at how other area products fared in college sports last week:

Division I

COLTON McKIVITZ, West Virginia — Union Local graduate made his first collegiate start at left tackle in the Mountaineers’ victory against Youngstown State.

MICHAEL FERNS, West Virginia — St. Clairsville product saw time at fullback and on special teams in the Mountaineers’ victory against the Penguins.

AUSTIN DORRIS, Indiana — Shadyside graduate was listed second on the depth chart and saw plenty of action in last week’s 30-20 victory against Ball State. He continues to play with a cast from a broken arm he sustained during camp last month.

ROSS COMIS, UMass — Madonna product completed 11-of-28 passes for 145 yards and a touchdown in the Minutemen’s loss to Boston College.

NAJEE MURRAY, Kent — Steubenville alumnus recorded four tackles and his first collegiate interception in the Flashes’ loss to North Carolina A&T.

CHUCKWUDI CHUCKWU, Ohio — Linsly product played in the Bobcats’ victory at Kansas.

ELIJIAH BELL, North Carolina A&T — Former Wheeling Park standout caught 4 passes for 33 yards in A&T’s four overtime victory at Kent State.

Division II

MATT KINNICK, West Virginia State — St. Clairsville grad had a strong game in a win at Urbana, but it was cut short. He left the game with a thumb injury after going 10-of-13 for 126 yards and a touchdown. He’s questionable for this week, but is expected to dress and could be available.

DAN MONTEROSO, West Liberty — St. Clairsville product did a little bit of everything in the Hilltoppers’ double OT loss at McEndree. He caught 5 passes for 24 yards. Rushed once for 16 yards and handled the team’s punting duties with an average of 34.6 yards for five punts.

COREY ERNEST, West Liberty — St. Clairsville graduate played along the Hilltoppers’ offensive line during last week’s loss.

CLIFFORD CLARK, West Liberty — Cambridge High product led the Hilltoppers with 15 tackles last week in their road loss.

CHANCE RUCKER, West Liberty — Caldwell graduate saw action for the Hilltoppers in their loss.

MICHAEL BERARDI, West Liberty — John Marshall grad was utilized along the offensive line for the Hilltoppers last weekend.

AUSTIN WHIPKEY, West Liberty — Linsly School grad saw time for the Hilltoppers last weekend in their loss.

TREVOR HARDESTY, West Liberty — John Marshall product was utilized on defense for the Hilltoppers.

ROBERT VARGO, Ohio Dominican — Martins Ferry graduate started once again on the offensive line for the Panthers in their victory at Findlay.

MATT BARBOUR, Ohio Dominican — Martins Ferry product saw time at tight end and on special teams in the Panthers’ victory against Findlay.

MATT PETRELLA, Ohio Dominican — Steubenville alumnus saw time in the Panthers’ victory at Findlay.

STEPHEN ROGALSKI, West Virginia Wesleyan — Magnolia grad played in the Bobcats’ loss to Glenville State.

ALEC BUCHMELTER, West Virginia Wesleyan — Brooke grad saw action in the team’s setback at the hands of Glenville State.

VONDELL BELL, California, Pa — Wheeling Park grad had two tackles in his team’s 77-3 victory last week.

MARCUS PRATHER, California, Pa. — Steubenville grad saw time at quarterback and completed 1-of-4 passes for 12 yards.

Division III

CHASE KINEMOND, Bethany — Shadyside product wore a lot of hats for the Bison. He was 17-of-35 passing for 100 yards and an interception. He also had five punts for a 43-yard average with a long of 47 yards.

DAULTON FREEMAN, Bethany — St. Clairsville grad recorded four tackles from his cornerback spot in last week’s loss to Geneva.

CHRISTIAN WITCHEY, St. Vincent College — St. Clairsville product punted four times for 146 yards with a long of 44 yards. He had one punt downed inside the 20 yard line.

VON WOODING, Oberlin — Linsly grad recorded five tackles, including one for loss in a 45-16 loss to Kenyon.

HAYDEN GAUS, Kenyon — Linsly product had three tackles in his team’s victory at Oberlin.

MILES OLADIMEJI, Allegheny — Linsly grad posted four tackles and a pass break up in a loss to the College of Wooster.

DASHON REDMAN, Mt. Union — Steubenville product had two tackles in the Purple Raiders’ season opener at North Carolina Wesleyan.

ZACH HERRINGTON, Mt. Union — Steubenville grad had one tackle in last week’s victory.

Cross Country

HANNAH SURFACE, Alderson-Broaddus — East Richland Christian alumnus finished 31st overall and second on her team at the Bethany College Invitational last weekend.

Soccer

ZACH OLIVER, Thiel — St. Clairsville graduate scored his team’s lone goal in a loss to Hilbert last Tuesday.

If you know of another former area athlete playing college sports, feel free to drop me email to sstaskey@timesleaderonline.com