NWC Football Players of the Week

Nov. 14

Offensive Player of the Week: Joel Clark (Whitworth, Jr., QB, Spokane, Wash. - Mt. Spokane) tied a Pirate single game record with six touchdown passes. He completed 18 of 27 passes for 264 yards with one interception. He ran for another 73 yards on 14 carries (337 yards of total offense).
Honorable Mention: Craig Chiado (PLU, So., WR); Brett Elliott (Linfield, Sr., QB); Greg Goodenough (Willamette, Sr., WR).

Defensive Player of the Week: Brandon Olson (Linfield, Sr., LB, Wilsonville, Ore. - Wilsonville) led a Wildcat defense that held Willamette 100 yards under its per game average with 12 tackles, including four for losses of seven yards.
Honorable Mention: Casey Clifton (Whitworth, So., LB); Andrew Eisentrout (PLU, So., DL); Megdy Khoury (Willamette, Sr., LB).

Special Teams Player of the Week: Clint Languemi (Linfield, Jr., P, Elk Grove, Calif. - Elk Grove) booted a 43 yard punt in his only attempt.
Honorable Mention: No other nominees.

Nov. 7

Offensive Player of the Week: Chris Maine (PLU, Jr., QB, Lynnwood, Wash. - Edmonds-Woodway) totaled 427 yards of total offense in the win over Menlo. He completed 10 of 17 passes for 347 yards and five touchdowns without an interception. He also ran five times for 80 yards.
Honorable Mention: Quentin Brock (Willamette, Sr., RB); Kyle Havercroft (Whitworth, So., RB).

Defensive Player of the Week: Tyler Gill (Willamette, So., DB, Fresno, Calif. - Hoover) intercepted a pass on Whitworth’s only OT possession and also forced a second half fumble that led to a TD. He finished with four solo tackles.
Honorable Mention: Ryan Marshall (Whitworth, So., DB).

Special Teams Player of the Week: Jay Tully (Whitworth, So., DB, Spokane, Wash. - Mead) returned four kickoffs for 97 yards, two of which set up Whitworth touchdowns.
Honorable Mention: Wesley Randall (Willamette, Jr., DB).

Oct. 31

Offensive Player of the Week: Rory Lee (UPS, Jr., RB, Seabeck, Wash. - Klahowya) led UPS to its fourth win of the season by rushing for 242 yards on 34 carries. He also scored a touchdown.
Honorable Mention: Brett Elliott (Linfield, Sr., QB); Quentin Brock (Willamette, Sr., RB); Craig Chiado (PLU, So., WR).

Defensive Player of the Week: Devin O’Rourke (Willamette, So., LB, Eatonville, Wash. - Eastonville) finished with 19 tackles in the win over PLU, including two for loss, one which went for a safety. He also made the tackle on fourth down that ended PLU’s last drive.
Honorable Mention: Brandon Olson (Linfield, Sr., LB); Tyler Breum (PLU, Sr., DB).

Special Teams Player of the Week: John Dailey (Linfield, Sr., K, Portland, Ore. - Jesuit) kicked a field goal, made all five PATs and averaged 57.4 yards on seven kick offs.
Honorable Mention: Justin Dougharty (UPS, Fr., K); Chris Mulitalo (Willamette, So., DL).

Oct. 24

Offensive Player of the Week: Brett Elliott (Linfield, Sr., QB, Lake Oswego, Ore. - Lake Oswego) completed 17 of 22 passes for 364 yards and six touchdowns in less then three quarters of play. He did not throw an interception.
Honorable Mention: Michael Allan (Whitworth, Jr., TE); Craig Chiado (PLU, So., WR).

Defensive Player of the Week: Brent Frank (PLU, Jr., DB, Leavenworth, Wash. - Cascade) intercepted three passes and broke up another in the win over SOU. He was also in on three tackles.
Honorable Mention: Brandon Olson (Linfield, Sr., LB); Ryan Marshall (Whitworth, So., DB).

Special Teams Player of the Week: Jordan Marshall (Whitworth, Fr., DB/K/P, Spokane, Wash. - Mt. Spokane) averaged 39.0 yards on four punts, and 60.5 yards on eight kick offs. He made five of six PATs.
Honorable Mention: No other nominees.

Oct. 17

Offensive Player of the Week: Joel Clark (Whitworth, Jr., QB, Spokane, Wash.- Mt. Spokane) accounted for 439 yards of total offense and six touchdowns in the win at UPS. He completed 24 of 32 passes for 363 with five touchdowns and no interceptions and ran for 76 with another touchdown.
Honorable Mention: Brett Elliott (Linfield, Sr., QB); Chase Reed (PLU, So., WR); Andy Carlson (UPS, Sr., QB).

Defensive Player of the Week: Jay Tully (Whitworth, So., DB, Spokane, Wash. - Mead) led the Pirate defense with 12 tackles (seven solo). He intercepted a pass in the endzone and broke up another pass attempt.
Honorable Mention: Ryan Lehmann (PLU, Sr., LB); Brian Mehl (Linfield, So., SS).

Special Teams Player of the Week: No nominees

Oct. 10

Offensive Player of the Week: Casey Allen (Linfield, Sr., WR, Newport, Ore.-Newport) caught eight passes for 190 yards and two touchdowns in the Wildcats’ win at Whitworth. He leads the NWC in receiving yards and scoring.
Honorable Mention: Michael Plank (Willamette, Sr., WR); Joel Clark (Whitworth, Jr., QB); Andy Carlson (UPS, Sr., QB); Chase Reed (PLU, So., WR); Mike Wennerlind (L&C, So., WR).

Defensive Player of the Week: Megdy Khoury (Willamette, Sr., LB, Elko, Nev.-Elko) led the Bearcats with 11 tackles, including 2.5 for losses of ten yards. He broke up three passes and also recovered a fumble.
Honorable Mention: Brandon Olson (Linfield, Sr., LB); Mac Gebbers (UPS, So., DB); Justin Wojciechowski (PLU, Jr., LB); Austin Richard (Whitworth, Sr., NT).

Special Teams Player of the Week: Wesley Randall (Willamette, DB, Los Angeles, Calif.-Cathedral) blocked a pair of punts, including one that led directly to Willamette’s first touchdown.
Honorable Mention: Garrett Wales (Linfield, Sr., K); Brian Ames (UPS, So., P).

Oct. 3

Offensive Player of the Week: Cameron Walton (Willamette, Sr., QB, Arroyo Grande, Calif.-Arroyo Grande) led the Bearcats to a win at UPS by rushing 14 times for 128 yards, including a 58-yard touchdown. He completed 6/14 passes for 86 yards and another score.
Honorable Mention: Blake Elliott (Linfield, Sr., QB); Rory Lee (UPS, So., RB); Joel Clark (Whitworth, Jr. QB).

Defensive Player of the Week: Brandon Olson (Linfield, Sr., LB, Wilsonville, Ore.-Wilsonville) led the Wildcats’ win over PLU with 15 tackles (10 solo), including two for losses of nine yards, a fumble recovery and a pass breakup.
Honorable Mention: Tyler Gill (Willamette, So., DB).

Special Teams Player of the Week: John Dailey (Linfield, Sr., K, Portland, Ore.-Jesuit) averaged 59.1 yards on seven kickoffs, including four touchbacks.
Honorable Mention: No other nominee.

Sept. 26

Offensive Player of the Week: Scott Moyer (L&C, So., QB, Roseburg, Ore.-Roseburg) completed 23 of 37 passes for 261 yards with three touchdowns and one interception in the three point loss to Colorado College. He also ran 14 times for 32 times and another score.
Honorable Mention: Steve Wilbon (Willamette, Sr., RB); Craig Chiado (PLU, So., WR).

Defensive Player of the Week: Philip Sweet (Willamette, Jr., LB, Albany, Ore.- West Albany) led Willamette’s win over Menlo with a team-high 14 tackles, including one for loss of two yards.
Honorable Mention: Ryan Lockard (L&C, Jr., DB); Chris Linderman (PLU, Sr., LB).

Special Teams Player of the Week: Ian Hooper (L&C, So., K/P, Gig Harbor, Wash.-Gig Harbor) made both field goal attempts (24, 28) and all three PAT attempts vs. Colorado College.
Honorable Mention: Matt Bicocca (Willamette, So., PK); Scott Peterson (PLU, Sr., RB).

Sept. 19

Offensive Player of the Week: Michael Allan (Whitworth, Jr., TE, Bellevue, Wash.-Overlake) caught five passes for 94 yards and three touchdowns. He had TD receptions of 19, 31 and 28 yards, two of which came on fourth down.
Honorable Mention: Rory Lee (UPS, Jr., RB); Brett Elliott (Linfield, Sr., QB); Mike Wennerlind (L&C, So., WR); Cameron Walton (Willamette, Sr, QB).

Defensive Player of the Week: Brandon Olson (Linfield, Sr., LB, Wilsonville, Ore.-Wilsonville) finished with ten tackles, including one for loss of four yards. He also returned an interception 44 yards for a touchdown.
Honorable Mention: Josh Houk (L&C, Jr., LB); Tim Alton (Willamette, Jr., DB); Nick Portrey (Whitworth, Jr., LB).

Special Teams Player of the Week: Clinton Moran (Willamette, So., P, Mission Viejo, Calif.) punted six times for an average of 35.2 yards (long of 41), landing two inside the 20.
Honorable Mention: No other nominees

Sept. 12

Offensive Player of the Week: Brett Elliott (Linfield, Sr., QB, Lake Oswego, Ore.) completed 25 of 37 for 361 yards with six touchdowns and no interceptions. He led the Wildcats to scores on their first six drives at WOU.
Honorable Mention: Joel Clark (Whitworth, Jr., QB); Rory Lee (UPS, Jr., RB); Quentin Brock (Willamette, Sr., RB); Craig Chiado (PLU, So., WR).

Defensive Player of the Week: Kurt Van Selus (PLU, Sr., DB) led the Lutes with 10 tackles, including one for loss. He had one interception and one fumble recovery vs. CLU.
Honorable Mention: Matt Vanek (UPS, So., DB); Josh Ort (Linfield, Sr., MB); Josh Barker (Willamette, Jr., DB); Justin Rundle (Whitworth, So., DE).

Special Teams Player of the Week: Justin Dougharty (UPS, Fr., K, Ridgefield, Wash.) made both of his field goal attempts (22 and 28 yards) and all three of his extra points in the Loggers’ win at Pomona-Pitzer.
Honorable Mention: Scott Peterson (PLU, Sr., RB); Matt Bicocca (Willamette, So., K); Garrett Wales (Linfield, Sr., K).