Jacob Cuevas, junior kicker for the University of La Verne men’s football team, earned the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) Football Special Teams Athlete of the Week honor on September 8, 2026. This followed his flawless kicking performance in the Leopards’ 30-3 victory over Azusa Pacific on September 5, 2026, at La Verne, California.
During the game, Cuevas converted all three field-goal attempts, including two from 23 yards and one from 27 yards, and successfully made three extra-point attempts. He also contributed significantly on special teams by recording 369 kickoff yards, facilitating advantageous field position for La Verne throughout the contest.
The La Verne Leopards dominated Azusa Pacific with a strong team effort, and Cuevas’s consistent performance on special teams was a key factor in maintaining the Leopards’ commanding lead and ensuring scoring opportunities.
CSB Take
Jacob Cuevas’s perfect kicking accuracy and impactful kickoff yardage played an essential role in the La Verne Leopards’ convincing win. His contributions underscore the critical importance of special teams performance in college football, demonstrating how precision and effectiveness in that phase of the game can influence overall success. Earning SCIAC Special Teams Athlete of the Week highlights Cuevas’s emerging importance to the Leopards as they build momentum in the 2026 season.
Source: Original report
