FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Clark Teuscher, Sports Information Director, 630-637-5302

Nov. 3, 2014 - North Central College senior linebacker Michael Monterrubio has been named the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Defensive Football Player of the Week for the week of Nov. 1.

Monterrubio was selected on the strength of his performance in Saturday's 45-24 victory over CCIW rival Illinois Wesleyan University. He registered a team-high seven tackles along with two tackles for loss, one quarterback sack and a first-quarter interception which led to the second of the Cardinals' three first-quarter touchdowns.

North Central's current leader in tackles this season (49), Monterrubio is the first Cardinal to earn the CCIW's Defensive Player of the Week award this season. Wide receiver Peter Sorenson and running back Ryan Kent have been so honored on offense, while kicker/punter Dom Zavaglia has been the conference's Special Teams Player of the Week twice.

Ranked No. 20 in both the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) and D3football.com Top 25 Polls, North Central hosts Augustana College on Saturday at Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium. Senior Day activities will be conducted prior to the 1 p.m. kickoff. Links to audio and in-game statistics, as well as a live video broadcast by Naperville Community Television (NCTV), are available by clicking HERE.