Forester freshman defensive back Ed Dobernig was named Midwest Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Monday after picking off a pair of fourth quarter passes and returning one for a touchdown in the team's 35-14 victory over Lawrence University on Saturday.
Lake Forest jumped out to a 21-0 halftime lead but surrendered a pair of touchdowns in the third period. Lawrence trailed 21-14 but was driving early in the fourth quarter when Dobernig intercepted a Viking pass at the Forester 19-yardline.
The Foresters led 28-14 in the final two minutes when Dobernig picked off another Lawrence pass and returned it 39 yards for the game-clinching touchdown.
Dobernig also recorded five tackles in the game, including four solos. The interceptions were his second and third of the season.
Midwest Conference Performers of the Week are selected by the league's sports information director.
