Two Polar Bear football players named OAC players of the week
By Caleb Scott
ADA — Freshman Christiaan Williams (Sidney/Anna) and junior Zach Schmerge (Wapakoneta/Wapakoneta) have been named Ohio Athletic Conference Players of the Week for their efforts Ohio Northern's 58-21 victory over Capital, Saturday afternoon.
Williams was named Offensive Player of the Week, while Schmerge earned Defensive Player of the Week.
Williams earned his second Player of the Week honor after rushing 23 times for 127 yards and four scores.
Schmerge led the Polar Bear defense with 15 tackles and a half sack.
The Polar Bears will return home Saturday to host John Carroll under the lights at 6 pm at Dial-Roberson Stadium.
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