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From the WIAC -

WIAC Athletes of the Week
(Week of Oct. 24 - 30)
 
FOOTBALL
Offense
Kyle Larson, Senior (Clayton, Wis.), Quarterback of UW-Stevens Point
Larson tied a career-high with five touchdown passes in a victory at UW-La Crosse on Oct. 29, his third five-touchdown game of the year. He completed 24-of-35 passing attempts and racked up 387 passing yards on the Eagles defense that entered the game as the league’s best passing defense. He is the first quarterback this season to pass for more than 200 yards against UW-La Crosse and his five TD passes were more than the Eagles had allowed through the air all season entering the game. Larson caught fire in the second half, completing all four passing attempts on a touchdown drive that gave the Pointers the lead for good in the third quarter. In the next offensive possession of the quarter, Larson connected with wide receiver Jerry Williams for an 82-yard touchdown, the longest completion of the season for the senior.
 
Also nominated:
UW-Oshkosh, Chad Walton, Sophomore, Running Back, Franklin, Wis.
UW-Platteville, Tom Kelly, Senior, Quarterback, Chicago, Ill. (Guerin Prep)
UW-Stout, Brian Sandifer, Junior, Wide Receiver, St. Paul, Minn. (St. Bernard’s)
UW-Whitewater, Chris Nelson, Senior, Quarterback, Twin Lakes, Wis. (Wilmot Union)
 
Defense
Chandler Crary, Junior (St. Charles, Ill./Burlington Central), Linebacker of UW-Platteville
Crary had a career day in the Pioneers’ victory over UW-Stout on Oct. 29.  He tallied 14 tackles, one sack, three tackles for a loss, forced one fumble, and broke up one pass in the 55-27 win. Crary’s efforts helped the Pioneers improve to 6-2 on the year.
 
Also nominated:
UW-Oshkosh, Reese Dziedzic, Senior, Linebacker, Crystal Lake, Ill. (South)
UW-Platteville, Chandler Crary, Junior, Linebacker, St. Charles, Ill. (Burlington Central)
UW-Stevens Point, Levi Singler, Junior, Defensive Line, Shiocton, Wis.
UW-Whitewater, Cal Durni, Sophomore, Defensive Lineman, Brookfield, Wis. (East)
 
Special Teams
Drew Pearson, Sophomore (Wausau, Wis./West), Placekicker of UW-Stout
Pearson ran his consecutive field goal string to 10 straight with two 48-yard field goals in a loss to UW-Platteville on Oct. 29. He is 13-of-15 for field goals on the season. Pearson also kept his PATs perfect, nailing all three attempts to improve to 22-for-22. He has tallied 61 points, fourth among all players in the WIAC and second among kickers. Pearson is currently fourth nationally in field goals per game (1.63) and 13th nationally in field goal percentage (.867).
 
Also nominated:
UW-Oshkosh, Eli Wettstein, Sophomore, Kicker, De Pere, Wis.
UW-Platteville, Antonio Ramos, Freshman, Hartland, Wis. (Arrowhead)
UW-Stevens Point, Kyle Hendzel, Junior, Kicker, Lisle, Ill.
UW-Whitewater, Jordan Gruettner, Senior, Tight End, Muskego, Wis.