Popal, Russell Earn Humber Student-Athlete of the Week Honours
Soccer forward Kaitlynn Russell and rugby fly-half Abbas Popal have earned Humber Athletics Student-Athlete of the Week honours for the week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3.
Kaitlynn Russell
Soccer
Forward
Kinesiology
Mississauga, ON
It was a big week for Humber forward Kaitlynn Russell, as the rookie helped the Hawks win two games to secure a postseason berth. The Mississauga native recorded eight goals in three matches, including four tallies in a home win on Sunday against Sault College.
Russell is leading the central division with eight goals - the second most in the conference.
Abbas Popal
Rugby
Fly Half
Fitness and Health
Toronto, ON
Competing in its first OCAA match of 2021, the Hawks beat the Sheridan Bruins at Valley Field on Saturday. Second-year fly-half Abbas Popal had a career match, leading Humber to a win after recording a match-high 16 points.
