Falcon football player John Peterlik (Jr., Cadott, Wis.) has been named to the 2003 Football Gazette All-West Region second team.

Peterlik was chosen to the team as an all-purpose back. Earlier this year he was named to the All-WIAC first team as an all-puropse back. Peterlik play an important role for the Falcons both running and returning the ball. He finished second for the Falcons in rushing. He rushed for 984 yards and led the team with 12 rushing touchdowns. He had a long run of 53 yards and averaged 7.1 yards per carry. His best game was against Platteville when he rushed for 324 yards and scored four times. Peterlik finished fourth in the WIAC in rushing. He led the Falcons with nine receptions for 144 yards and one TD. He completed 2-2 passes for 43 yards and one TD. He led the WIAC in all purpose yards. He had 984 rushing yards, 144 receiving yards, 541 kick off return yards. He finished with 1,669 yards in all-purpose yards. He finished second in the WIAC in kick off return yards per game. He also finished second in the WIAC in scoring with 86 points and led the WIAC in total touchdowns with 14. Peterlik was named to the first All-WIAC team in 2002 as a halfback.

The All-West Region first and second team selections will now be on a national ballot used to choose the 2003 Football Gazette All-American Team.

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