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Nelson had a big night for Bearcats

By Austin KnoblauchSenior Editor, Sports 
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Atascadero’s Nick Tenhaeff wasn’t the only guy in San Luis Obispo County this weekend keeping the competition breathless.

Another speed demon from wine country by the name of Nathan Nelson rushed for a career-high 291 yards and three TDs in 30 carries to propel visiting Paso Robles to a 30-7 victory over Lompoc on Friday.

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Of course, with the way his offensive line was tearing open big holes for him to run through, Nelson wasn’t too surprised by his big night. But the PAC-7 League’s (well, PAC-5 in 2005) two-time defending 100-meter dash champion was a little stunned about something else. Read what the San Luis Obispo Tribune had to say about its “Athlete of the Week.”

We’ll get the chance to see Nelson and Tenhaeff square off Nov. 9, when the Bearcats and Greyhounds duel for the league title.

- Austin Knoblauch

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Austin Knoblauch

Austin Knoblauch is a senior editor in Sports at the Los Angeles Times, overseeing NFL coverage and digital initiatives. He previously worked as an editor and writer at NFL.com. He initially joined The Times in 2005, serving in various web editing and reporting roles. Knoblauch’s favorite sports are football, hockey and auto racing. He is a native of Southern California and graduated from Mount St. Mary’s University in Los Angeles.

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