From the WIAC --
WIAC Athletes of the Week
(Week of Sept. 17-23)
FOOTBALL
Offense
Rayshawn Graham, Junior (Blue Island, Ill./Eisenhower), Running Back of UW-Stout
Graham had a career day running the ball in a 49-24 non-conference home win over California Lutheran University on Sept. 22. He carried the ball 20 times for 172 yards and two touchdowns, including a 65-yard run at 8:35 of the second quarter to give UW-Stout a 21-3 lead over the Kingsman. That run came on the heels of a 2-yard touchdown score only minutes earlier. Graham had a 51-yard run in the fourth quarter that set up UW-Stout’s final score of the day. Graham had five runs of 10 yards or more and seven of his runs went for first downs.
Also nominated:
UW-Platteville, Evan Gates, Freshman, Running Back, Lancaster, Wis.
Defense
Haydon Miller, Sophomore (Zimmerman, Minn.), Linebacker of UW-Stout
Miller helped key a defense that defeated California Lutheran University, 49-24 on Sept. 22 at home, making eight tackles, one interception and one pass break up. Early in the game, Miller stepped in front of a California Lutheran pass on second down on the Stout 39. Miller assisted in eight tackles, including one for a loss of seven yards, and one special teams tackle.
Also nominated:
UW-Platteville, Donovan Nathaniel, Senior, Defensive Lineman, Milwaukee, Wis. (Rufus King)
Special Teams
Mike Pratl, Senior (New Lenox, Ill./Lincoln-Way West), Kicker of UW-Platteville
Pratl continued his success kicking this season with a strong performance in a 49-12 victory against Lakeland College (Wis.) on Sept. 22. He was 7-for-7 on extra points in the game. Pratl is perfect on extra points this season, converting all 19 of his attempts.
Also nominated:
UW-Stout, Levy Hamer, Freshman, Wide Receiver, Chicago, Ill. (St. Laurence)
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