WESTERVILLE, Ohio — Marietta College sophomore linebacker
Harley Hopkins (Zanesville, Ohio/West Muskingum) was named the Ohio Athletic Conference Football Defensive Player of the Week Monday (Sept 25) afternoon by the conference office. This is Hopkins' first time receiving the weekly award this season.
Hopkins led the Pioneer defense that held Otterbein to 40 yards rushing on 25 attempts. He recorded 10 tackles in the game, five solo and five assisted and posted 1.5 tackles for a loss and 1.0 sack. He was also credited with one quarterback hurry.
For the season, Hopkins ranks 11th in the OAC averaging 8.7 tackles per game. He currently is in a tie for sixth in tackles for a loss (4) and is in a tie for third in sacks (3.5).
Marietta will hit the road for the first time this season as they will travel to battle Baldwin Wallace on Saturday (Sept. 30). Kickoff is set for 2:00 p.m.
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