TOWSON, Md.  – Freshman running back Lamar West Jr. was named Landmark Offensive Athlete of the Week after a breakout performance in a victory over Western Connecticut, it was announced today. West Jr. becomes the first player for the Cardinals this season to earn the award and he is the first freshman in the conference to do so this season.

West Jr. made his impact felt against the Wolves this past Saturday in the first win of the season for the Cardinals as he carried the ball 17 times for 146 yards to average 8.5 per carry. The highlight of the day for him came in the second quarter when he broke a 67-yard touchdown run down the right sideline, which at the time put Catholic up 21-7. He had three more runs of 10 plus yards during the game and also had a 13-yard catch and run in the third quarter. 

West Jr. is now the team's leading rusher with 262 yards on 39 rushes as he picked up his first career touchdown on Saturday. He has shined over the past two weeks with 215 yards on 23 carries to average 9.3 yards per rush. He currently ranks second in the Landmark in yards per carry on the season among players with 35 or more rushes this year. As a team, the Cardinals rushed for a season-high 158 yards with over five yards per rush in the victory over West Conn. West Jr. has also made an impact in the passing game this season as his 17 receptions are the fifth-most on the team. 

The Cardinals return to the field on Saturday, October 24 when they take on Moravian in another Landmark battle. Kickoff is scheduled for 12 pm on Rocco Calvo Field.