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Two Central College players were named to the D3football.com Team of the Week after a 37-19 road victory over Nebraska Wesleyan University last Saturday. Defensive lineman Blade Durbala was cited, along with cornerback Benjamin Crist.

Durbala blocked an extra point and forced a fumble while recording four tackles including 1.5 tackles for loss. It’s the second time he received the D3football.com honor. He’s a first-team American Rivers all-conference pick and was named to the D3football.com All-West Region third team as well in 2019.

Crist was cited for his play on special teams as he scooped up a blocked extra point and raced 81 yards for a two-point conversion, the first successful blocked extra point return in program history. He also had an interception and made four tackles.

The Dutch wrapped up their season Saturday with a scrimmage against Buena Vista.