The Northwest Conference is proud to announce its Student-Athletes of the Week in Football for the week of October 26th through November 2nd.
Football - Offense- Student-Athlete of the Week
Matthew Spurbeck I RB I Linfield | JR | Sumner, Wash. | Sumner
Junior Matthew Spurbeck ran in all three of the Wildcats touchdowns in a 24-7 win over the previous conference-leading River Otters in Portland. He rushed for 49 yards without losing any, averaging 4.5 yards per carry on 11 totes.
Football - Defense - Student-Athlete of the Week
Kellen Wiggins I LB I Linfield | JR | Vancouver, Wash. | Skyview
Junior Kellen Wiggins recorded a game-high seven tackles in a 24-7 win over Lewis & Clark, including grabbing two crucial fourth quarter turnovers. Early in the fourth, Wiggins picked up a River Otter fumble near midfield, halting Lewis & Clark in a one-score game to setup a Linfield touchdown. The next drive, Wiggins intercepted the Otters QB near midfield, returning it 12 yards into L&C territory, helping setup a field goal to go up 24-7.
Football - Special Teams - Student-Athlete of the Week
Ben Rembisz I K I George Fox | SR | La Center, Wash. | La Center
Rembisz made all of his kicks in GFU's 55-0 victory over Willamette, finishing 7-7 on PATs and 2-2 on field goals. With his sixth extra point in the night, the senior became the school's all-time leader in points scored. In addition to his scoring record, Rembisz made field goals from 42 and 36 yards out, helping the Bruins earn their largest win in program history.