Lake Forest College Sports Information
October 20, 2008
Contact:  Mike Wajerski, SID

Brock Stenberg Named Midwest Conference Offensive Performer of the Week
Sophomore had 286 yards from scrimmage against Grinnell on Saturday

Brock Stenberg
LAKE FOREST, Ill. - Lake Forest College football player Brock Stenberg (Grand Haven, Mich./Grand Haven) was named Midwest Conference Offensive Performer of the Week on Monday (October 20) for his performance in the Foresters’ 24-16 victory over visiting Grinnell College two days earlier.

Stenberg, a sophomore running back, surpassed 100 yards both rushing and receiving in the contest. He carried the ball 37 times for a career-high 174 yards and caught six passes for another 112 yards. The 286 yards from scrimmage are the highest in the conference so far this season and his rushing total ranks second.

Stenberg became the first Forester in eight seasons to score both a rushing and receiving touchdown in the same game the previous week at Lawrence. He leads Lake Forest and ranks third in the conference with 533 yards rushing on 121 carries this season. He also has 14 receptions for 218 yards.

Midwest Conference Performers of the Week are selected by the league’s sports information directors.