Thunder linebacker Jonathan Toal named CCIW Football Player of the Week on defense

Wheaton, Ill. (10/29) Wheaton college junior Jonathan Toal has been named College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Player of the Week, on defense for the ninth week of the 2005 season. The linebacker was instrumental in leading Wheaton to a 30-14 victory against Carthage last Saturday afternoon at home. Wheaton (6-2/3-2 CCIW) will travel to North Park on Saturday at 1 PM.

Toal made six total tackles, including four solos in Wheaton 's win against the Redmen on Saturday afternoon. Two of Toal's tackles were for lost yardage of eight yards, including a quarterback sack of six yards. One of his TFL's was a third-quarter safety that helped extend Wheaton 's lead to nine points from a seven-point edge. Toal also forced a fumble that he recovered in the win.

Toal is second on the Thunder defense with 52 total tackles, including 29 solo stops this season. Toal is second on the squad in the tackles for loss with 10 (-39 yards) and he has added two quarterback sacks for (-16 yards).

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