Athletes of the Week 9/7/16

Aaron Duckworth

Aaron Duckworth — Football

Junior running back Aaron Duckworth had a strong start to his season Thursday against Montana State. Duckworth set a new career-best by covering 108 yards. In addition to his yardage, the running back scored two touchdowns for the Vandals’ 20-17 victory.

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Torell Stewart — Soccer

In Idaho’s game against Saint Mary’s Sunday, it was senior goalkeeper Torell Stewart’s performance that helped Idaho tie the game. Her eight saves helped her earn all-tournament honors.

“(Stewart) made two or three big saves to keep Saint Mary’s at bay and keep them scoreless,” Idaho head coach Derek Pittman said in a press release. “Really happy with her steps forward leading the back line and keeping us organized and doing the things she needed to do to keep the shutout.”

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