Wilson’s Nate Capitano is Body Zone Physical Therapy Defensive Player of the Week
Body Zone Physical Therapy Defensive Player of the Week
Nate Capitano got a chance to start several games at defensive back early in his junior season, filling in for injured seniors.
That on-field experience, against some tough opponents, has been vital this season as he’s stepped into a leading role on Wilson’s defense and with its special teams.
“Right now, he’s there mentally and physically,” said Bulldogs coach Doug Dahms. “He’s playing well.”
Capitano made six tackles and intercepted a pass in Wilson’s 17-10 win over Central Dauphin to earn Body Zone Physical Therapy Defensive Player of the Week honors for the first time.
The Bulldogs defense allowed just 201 total yards in recording its first win this season.
Capitano, a 6-foot, 180-pound senior, was right in the middle of it from his spot at strong safety.
He’s part of a secondary, along with cornerbacks Cam Jones and Rafael Fernandez and free safety Edison Case, that allowed just 61 passing yards.
“He’s coming up (on the run),” said Dahms. “He’s not afraid to hit. He’s reading better and reacting well. He worked hard in the offseason, added strength, got himself in shape.”
Capitano is also a key to the Bulldogs’ usually strong special teams. He plays one of the gunner spots on punt coverage. That position requires speed and the ability to make open-field tackles. He also covers the opposing gunner on punt returns and is on both the kickoff coverage and return units.
“Nate has made great strides this year and has not only become a team leader but is a very physical D-back playing tight coverage,” Dahms said.
Capitano also had an interception in the Bulldogs’ season-opener against Roman Catholic. He shares the early Berks lead with two interceptions.
Players considered for Body Zone Physical Therapy Defensive Player of the Week honors are nominated by their coaches or by members of the MikeDragoSports.com coverage team.
Also nominated this week:
- Kevin Olivier, CB, Berks Catholic
- Dillon Britting, LB, Conrad Weiser
- Ryan Souder, LB, Daniel Boone
- Jon Martin, LB, Exeter
- Devin Johnson, DT, Gov. Mifflin
- Ryan Roman, DB, Reading High
Selected last season as Defensive Player of the Week:
- Week 1: Brett Organtini, LB, Conrad Weiser
- Week 2: Eden Johnson, S, Gov. Mifflin
- Week 3: Josiah Jordan, CB, Berks Catholic
- Week 4: Matt Kramer, LB, Wyomissing
- Week 5: Ryan Souder, LB, Daniel Boone
- Week 6: Nevin Carter, CB, Wyomissing
- Week 7: Nate Goodman, DE, Gov. Mifflin
- Week 8: Sam Orzolek, T, Exeter
- Week 9: Cam Jones, CB, Wilson
- Week 10: Aaron Shuker, LB, Muhlenberg
- Week 11: Mitchell Watt, DE, Hamburg
- Week 12: Tyler Givens, DE, Berks Catholic
- Week 13: Jack Miller, LB, Wyomissing
- Week 14: Ty Yocum, LB, Exeter
