NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Christopher Newport senior linebacker Sean Wilkinson was recognized by the DC Touchdown Club this week. Wilkinson was selected to the weekly honor roll by the organization following his efforts in last Saturday's 28-0 CNU victory over Montclair State University.

Wilkinson registered eight tackles, intercepted a pass, and also broke up a pass as the Captains recorded their first shutout since 2017. His interception on Montclair State's opening drive of the game set up CNU's first of four touchdowns in the decisive victory. Wilkinson leads the Captains in tackles this season with 46 in six games played this season, and has been a leading defender for the Captains his entire career.

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The New Jersey Athletic Conference also honored Wilkinson, naming him its Defensive Player of the Week following Saturday's victory. It's the second recognition this season for the Captains from the DC Touchdown Club. Sophomore quarterback Matt Dzierski was chosen to the honor roll after CNU's season-opening victory over Washington and Lee. 

Christopher Newport snapped a two-game losing streak with the victory last Saturday at Kelchner Field at TowneBank Stadium, and the Captains are now 3-4 overall and 1-2 in NJAC play. Christopher Newport travels to Ewing, N.J., to take on the College of New Jersey this Saturday with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 p.m.