Nelson is APC Player of the Week
SBCC FOOTBALL
By Dave Loveton, sports information
Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011
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He had 13 tackles, 2 picks vs. L.A. Valley
Mitch Nelson has been named American Pacific Conference Defensive Player of the Week.
The 6-foot freshman safety from Truckee, Calif., had a season-high 13 tackles with
two interceptions last Saturday against L.A. Valley. His interceptions came on back-to-back
possessions in the second quarter. He returned the second one 46 yards after making
the pick at his own 10.
In the opening quarter, he ran 3 yards on a fake punt for a first down.
Nelson ranks seventh in the state with 66 tackles. He also has three interceptions,
three pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and a safety.
The Vaqueros play their final home game on Saturday vs. Glendale at 6 p.m.
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