Aelker sack named HCAC Play of the Week
September 17, 2015
BLUFFTON, Ohio - Bluffton University senior defensive end Ryan Aelker (New Bavaria/Holgate) was voted as the HCAC Play of the Week for week 2. The senior earned the title after voting took place on various HCAC social media outlets.
With Bluffton holding a 38-26 lead late in the fourth quarter over Baldwin Wallace, Aelker makes a game-clinching sack on fourth down to solidify the Beavers' first ever win over the Yellow Jackets in program history.
The final voting tally saw Aelker garnering 40 percent of the vote, beating out Anderson wide receiver Deontez Alexander (Indianapolis, Ind./Manual) for the honor (35 percent).
The poll was distributed on the HCAC Twitter (@HCACDIII) and Facebook pages Monday, with voting ending at 3 PM Wednesday. (FINAL RESULTS)
Be sure to follow the HCAC on Twitter and Facebook to vote in next week's poll beginning Monday afternoon.
Courtesy: Heartland Conference Sports Information
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