Corner Corner: Heritage Grad Thiel Getting His Kicks at Saint Francis

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Heritage grad Josh Thiel (art courtesy Saint Francis University)

(Oct. 16, 2012) - Heritage High School grad Josh Thiel, a senior kicker at Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pa., has earned national honorable mention Placekicker Performer of the Week honors by the College Football Performance Awards.


The Red Flash fell to No. 24 Albany 36-13 Saturday but when called upon, Thiel made the most of his chances as he connected a 38-yarder and a 44-yarder that put Saint Francis up 13-6 in the second quarter. Thiel has now made six straight FG of 40 yards or longer dating back to last season, including a perfect 5 of 5 this season.

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