[Football] Lowe Wins Heart of America Offensive Player of the Week

Kansas City, Missouri – For the second week in a row, a Viking player has been awarded the Offensive Player of the Week for the Heart of America Conference. This week it was running back Jerry Lowe (JR/Tama, IA./ South Tama HS.) who received the honor.

Lowe carried the ball 24 times and accumulated 160 yards in Grand View's 45-28 victory over Peru State. The junior tailback rushed for 2 touchdowns as well. On one drive during their victory over the Bobcats, Lowe ran the ball 4 times for 69 yards out of the Vikings' 6 play 73-yard drive. The South Tama product finished the drive by carrying the ball across the goal line from 25 yards out.

Lowe is No. 8 in the NAIA in rushing yards per contest with 122 yards/game. The bruising back also ranks in the Top-10 in total rushing with 732 yards.