HILLSBORO, Ore. - The Northwest Conference is proud to announce its Student-Athletes of the Week in football for the week of September 13
th to September 19
th.
Football Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week
Kenyon Harris
| Pacific (Ore.) | SR | QB | Ogden, UT | Ben Lomond High School
Kenyon Harris was brilliant in Pacific's thrilling 38-35 win over Pomona-Pitzer. The Boxers' signal caller was 26-34, throwing for 305 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions. Harris capped off his incredible night by leading his team down the field with less than two minutes remaining and throwing the game-winning touchdown pass with just four seconds left in the contest to give his team the victory. Harris connected with eight different receivers on the night.
Football Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week
Ashton Barton | Pacific Lutheran | JR | LB | Puyallup, WA | Rogers High School
Barton recorded a team-high 13 tackles, including 1.5 TFLs along with an interception in the Lutes' 22-12 win in the home opener. Barton and the defense limited the Leopards to just 252 yards of offense after they came into the game averaging 517.5 yards per game.
Special Teams Student-Athlete of the Week
Nate RaPue | Whitworth | JR | K | Centennial, CO | Arapahoe High School
Nate made his fourth field goal of the season, from a season-best 39 yards. He also made all four of his extra points. Nate has not missed a kick (field goal or PAT) in his Pirate career. He also averaged 55 yards per kickoff, including two touchbacks.