RB Eric Oertel: Leads team over No. 4 team in AP poll
by Barry Bolton of Cougfan.com, November 2, 2009 at 8:18pm ET

Eric Oertel Profile

Eric Oertel recently broke the all-time career Racine County rushing record of 5,016 yards. He added to his résumé this past weekend.

Playing on an injured ankle, he racked up 15 tackles (13 solo), scored two touchdowns and tossed a two-point conversion to give Racine Lutheran (9-2) a 21-20 win over heavily favored and previously undefeated Shiocton in a WIAA Division 6 second-round game on the road. Shiocton (10-1) finished the regular season ranked fourth in the Small Division of the Associated Press state poll.

Oertel rushed 27 times for 161 yards and two scores in the win while also starring on defense. He completed three of four passes for 74 yards.



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Eric Oertel Scout.com Headlines:
NEWSWIRE: Oertel fulfills holiday wish
Future Cougar from Wisconsin makes special delivery on Christmas morning
-by Cougfan.com Dec 27, 2009
Oertel flying high on all things crimson
Future Coug eyeing rosy future for crimson and gray; official visit to WSU stellar
-by Cougfan.com Dec 15, 2009
Future Coug is Wisconsin Player of Year
-by Cougfan.com Dec 6, 2009
Future Coug Eric Oertel: It's unanimous -- on offense & defense
-by Cougfan.com Nov 11, 2009
RB Eric Oertel: Leads team over No. 4 team in AP poll
-by Cougfan.com Nov 2, 2009
Future Coug rushes for 248 yards in loss
-by Cougfan.com Oct 22, 2009
Future Coug Oertel real deal says prep coach
Wisconsin making big push to keep running back/linebacker at home; coach says he's firmly committed
-by Cougfan.com Oct 20, 2009

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Eric Oertel
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 185
Position: LB, RB
Year: Class of 2010
High School: Lutheran HS
(Racine, WI)

2010 Scout.com HS Football Rankings (full list):
Pos: MLB Pos Rank: NR Pos Rating:


Biography:
Through eight games in '09 was the state of Wisconsin's leading rusher with 1,920 yards on the ground with 20 TD's. Also had 80 tackles (48 solo) at linebacker.

Schools of Interest:
SchoolInterest LevelOffer? Attended Camp?Visit DateSigned LOI?
Washington State Verbal Yes   12/05/2009  
BYU No Interest No   None  
Illinois State No Interest Yes   None  
Iowa No Interest No   None  
North Dakota No Interest Yes   None  
North Dakota State No Interest Yes   None  
Wisconsin No Interest Yes   None