Campbell, Sestito stand out for PSU

PSU helmet.gifSophomore running back Steve Campbell and junior defensive lineman Jim Sestito, both of whom play for the Plymouth State University fooftball team, were named to the New England Football Conference's weekly honor roll for their contributions in PSU's 34-7 victory over Salve Regina on Saturday.

Campbell started the game at linebacker, but moved to offense due to an illness to Jeff Mack, PSU's top running back. Campbell rushed for 177 yards on 16 carries and scored four touchdowns against the Seahawks. He scored on runs of 9, 4, 61 and 3 yards. He received NEFC Defensive Honor Roll accolades last month after a win over Western New England.

Campbell is tied for fourth on the team this season with 40 tackles, including a sack and five tackles for lost yardage. He also has two interceptions, a pass break-up and a blocked punt. On the offensive side of the ball, Campbell has rushed for 301 yards on 34 carries with six touchdowns.

Sestito, a defensive end, spent much of Saturday afternoon in the Salve Regina backfield. He led the Panther defense with four tackles, two of which were sacks. He helped PSU hold Salve Regina to 33 yards rushing in the game.

Sestito is tied for the NEFC lead with 7 1/2 sacks. He also has a team-high 13 stops for lost yardage among his 36 overall tackles.

The Panthers (9-1 overall, 7-0 in the NEFC Boyd Division) will travel to Maine Maritime for Saturday's NEFC championship game, which will kick off at noon. The winner will receive an automatic berth in the NCAA Division III playoffs.