Justin Mitchell, Southern Virginia, So., Cornerback

Justin Mitchell, Southern Virginia, So., Cornerback

Mitchell, a sophomore from Hagerstown, Md., put together a strong game in the Knights' 40-7 season-ending triumph over non-conference Apprentice School. Mitchell registered four tackles on the day including half a tackle for a loss. He also intercepted a pair of passes, both of which he returned for touchdowns. Mitchell helped set the tone of the game in the closing minutes of the first quarter when he came off his man and intercepted a pass at the Apprentice 21-yard line. He returned it to paydirt for a 7-0 lead with 3:03 on the first quarter clock. Mitchell then helped put the game away with the second of three Southern Virginia touchdown in the fourth quarter. This time he stepped in front of a sideline out pass and returned the interception 20 yards for a 32-7 lead with 6:29 to play. For the season, Mitchell racked up 28 tackles and four interceptions, which is tied for third in the ODAC.

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