MC’s Haffner, Palkovic named MWC Performers of the Week

Release Date: November 10, 2004

Evan Haffner

Nathan Palkovic

MONMOUTH, Ill. – Monmouth College’s high-octane offensive unit and lethal special teams received Midwest Conference accolades this week when sophomore receiver Evan Haffner (Canton, Ill./HS) and freshman kicker Nathan Palkovic (Peoria, Ill./Woodruff) earned MWC Performer of the Week honors.

Haffner, the Offensive Performer of the Week, put his name in the Monmouth record books for several season categories after his huge day against Knox on Saturday. The sophomore wide receiver hauled in passes of 52, 75 and 38 yards among his five catches, with two of those going for scores. He finished the day with 213 receiving yards. Haffner set season records for receiving TDs (11), receiving yards (911) and all-purpose yards (1,523).

Palkovic earned the special teams honor by putting his name in the Monmouth record book for PATs (40) and kicking points (64) in a season on Saturday. He booted four PATs to finish the year 40-of-42 in that department, and the freshman kicker also added a 34-yard field goal in the Scots’ 45-0 win, his eighth three-pointer of the year. For a change of pace, Palkovic also ran in a two-point conversion vs. Knox and he punted five times for a 38.4-yard average.

Haffner, an education/physical education major, is the son of Gerald and Sharon Haffner of Canton.

Palkovic is the son of Michael and Donna Palkovic of Peoria.

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