Sept. 15, 2002

BELLINGHAM, Wash. - Western Washington University wide receiver Greg Dykstra and strong safety Rob White were named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively, as they led the Vikings to a 52-14 win over Fort Lewis (Colo.) on Saturday.

White, a sophomore from Woodinville (Inglemoor High graduate), forced a school-record four fumbles, three of which Western recovered, and also had a pass interception. He was credited with a team-high nine tackles, including seven solos. All three of White's forced fumbles recovered by the Vikings came on consecutive possessions and all resulted in touchdowns.

Dykstra, a senior from Everson (Lynden Christian High graduate), scored four touchdowns, one on a 58-yard punt return. He also had six receptions for 121 yards, scoring on catches of 23, 26 and 31 yards, and finished with 179 all-purpose yards.

Dykstra's four touchdowns and three scoring catches each tied school records. He is now tied for second among Western career leaders in touchdown grabs with 24 (record is 30), and is fourth in both receptions (134) and yards receiving (2,040).

Dykstra has now caught a pass in 30 straight games, seven short of the school record.

Western, off to its first 2-0 start since 1996, has a bye this week before returning to action at NCAA Division I-AA Saint Mary's on Sept. 28.

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