Steinau named Defensive Player of the Week

Orange Coast College sophomore linebacker Dan Steinau, who led the

Bucs with 13 tackles and had a 64-yard interception return for a

touchdown in OCC’s 28-10 win over El Camino Saturday, was named the

Mission Conference Defensive Player of the Week.

Of Steinau’s 13 tackles, two were solo with one for a loss and the

other a sack. His 64-yard interception return gave the Pirates a 14-7

lead in the second quarter.

Steinau helped the Pirates hold El Camino to 64 yards on 33

carries Saturday, a 1.94 yards per carry average.

Steinau led the team in tackles last season with 118 and already

has 24 this season, second on the team to defensive end Ryan Miller

and freshman defensive back Nick Dominelli, who both lead the team

with 25 tackles apiece.

Miller, defensive end Jesse Mahelona and defensive back Jason

Brooks received honorable mention for their efforts against El

Camino. Miller sacked El Camino quarterback Ron Venters three times

while Brooks recovered a fumble on the Pirates’ second-half kickoff

to put the Bucs at the El Camino 20, setting up an 8-yard touchdown

run four plays later by Steven Mahelona.

Dominelli intercepted a Venters’ pass and returned it 19 yards to

set up OCC’s final touchdown, a 4-yard run by Steven Mahelona.

Steinau joined Pasadena quarterback John Rattay and Palomar kicker

Ryan Lux on the week’s honor roll.