LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – Lock Haven football wide receiver
Justin Popovich was named the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division Athlete of the Week, the conference office announced on Monday (Oct. 20).
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Popovich was dynamic in the receiving game in Lock Haven's 28-21 win over West Chester, the programs first over the Golden Rams since 1991 – snapping a 13-game losing streak.
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Popovich finished with a game-high nine catches for 136 yards, including several big-time plays down the stretch to help The Haven cement the comeback.
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His biggest catch came late in the fourth quarter, with a 43-yard reception, going down at the 2-yard line, setting up the game-tying touchdown.
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On the next drive, Popovich had a 21-yard reception to help set up Lock Haven's game-winning touchdown.
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With the win, the Bald Eagles moved to 3-4 overall and leveled their PSAC East record at 2-2. Lock Haven has won two of the last three games and The Haven is 2-2 at home this season.
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Next Up
The Haven (3-4, 2-2 PSAC) heads back on the road and will visit Shippensburg on Saturday (Oct. 25).
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