Five Virginia State football players earned weekly honors from the CIAA, it was announced. Offensive lineman Ronnie Ransome, wide receiver Jaivon Smallwood, quarterback Justin Thorpe, kicker Shawn Hunt and coach Latrell Scott earned recognition from the league following Virginia State's 47-44 (3 OT) victory over Bowie State.
With the win over the Bulldogs, the Trojans improve to 6-1, 4-0 in conference play. Virginia State has reeled off five consecutive wins, the most since 2005 and are ranked 10^th in the latest Boxtorow Top 10 HBCU Media Poll.

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN
Ronnie Ransome - Virginia State, Position:  OL
Height:  6-1, Weight: 285, Class: So., Hometown:  Petersburg, Va.
The young lineman helped provide quarterback protection and opened holes for running backs to enable Virginia State to amass 510 yards against Bowie State in a victory. The Trojans passed for 259 yards and rushed for 251 while scoring 47 points in the triumph.

RECEIVER
Jaivon Smallwood - Virginia State, Position: WR
Height: 6-1, Weight: 175, Class:  So., Hometown: Virginia Beach, Va.
Jaivon Smallwood caught a game-best eight passes for 131 yards and a score in Virginia State's 47-44 victory over Bowie State. Smallwood's 15-yard touchdown reception from Justin Thorpe in overtime helped send the game into a second overtime period.

QUARTERBACK
Justin Thorpe - Virginia State
Height: 5-11, Weight:  220, Class:  Sr., Hometown: Henrico, Va.
Justin Thorpe completed 20 of 33 passes for 259 yards and two touchdowns and rushed 28 times for another 182 yards, giving him 441 total yards on the day in a win over Bowie State. His nine-yard TD run in the second overtime sent the game into a third overtime period. His 24-yard scoring pass to Gene Holloman in the final overtime ended the game.

SPECIALTY
Shawn Hunt - Virginia State, Position:  Placekicker
Height:  5-10, Weight: 15,  Class: Jr., Hometown:  Newport News, Va.
Shawn Hunt booted a 37-yard field goal as time expired in regulation to lift Virginia State to a 27-27 tie with Bowie State. He also connected on a 38-yard attempt and converted all six extra point attempts against the Bulldogs.
 
COACH
Latrell Scott - Virginia State
First-year coach Latrell Scott has the Trojans in first place in the CIAA's Northern Division. The Trojans are riding the crest of a five-game winning streak, the longest since 2005, and have won three games in the final 41 seconds of play including a 47-44 come-from-behind win over Bowie State on Saturday.