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Post by The Cats on Oct 28, 2013 10:49:07 GMT -5
Western Carolina had two players honored as Players of the Week.
Richard Sigmon was honored by both the SoCon and SoutherPigskin.com as the Special Teams Player of the Week.
Garry Lewis was honored by the SoCon as Freshman of the Week.
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Richard Sigmon, Western Carolina, Jr., PK/P, Mount Holly, N.C. Junior kicker Richard Sigmon connected on two field goal attempts, including the game-winner in overtime, as Western Carolina topped Elon, 27-24. Sigmon booted a 39-yard kick in the extra session to give the Catamounts the victory. Western Carolina scored a touchdown with nine seconds left in regulation and Sigmon converted the extra point to tie the contest at 24. In addition to making both field goal attempts and three PATs, the Mount Holly, N.C., native averaged 43.5 yards on four punts, including a long of 53.
FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK: Garry Lewis, Western Carolina, RB, Fayetteville, N.C. Running back Garry Lewis provided a spark for Western Carolina as the Catamounts downed Elon, 27-24, in overtime. Lewis carried 16 times for 72 yards and caught five passes for 58 yards in the win. His 130 all-purpose yards all came after halftime. Lewis caught all five of his passes on Western Carolina’s final drive of regulation, which culminated in a 6-yard touchdown pass from Troy Mitchell to Karnorris Benson to tie the game.
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