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Athlete of the Week: Justin Becker - Westmoreland

By By BRIAN SANDLER

Story Created: Sep 18, 2009 at 9:26 AM EST

Story Updated: Sep 18, 2009 at 11:50 PM EST

WESTMORELAND, N.Y. (WKTV) - This week's Athlete of the Week is Justin Becker from Westmoreland.  The senior running back scored five touchdowns on only eight touches against Oriskany, carrying five times for 149 yards and three scores and catching three passes for 61 yards and two scores.

As a good running back should, Becker credits his offensive line for his personal effort.

"Like I always say: battle of the trenches.  Obviously our offensive line did great opening up holes."

Says head coach Tim Gates of Becker, "We move him around, try to put him in different positions to try to utilize his strengths as a receiver and as a runner.  So it's just where we get him the ball and then let him do what he does."

 
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