October 24, 2005
Methodist’s Roncketti selected USA South Offensive Player of the Week

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – For the second time this 2005 football season, Chris Roncketti has garnered USA South Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week honors. He was first selected two weeks in leading the Monarchs to a thrilling come-from-behind victory at Averett. On Monday, he was honored again for his record-setting performance over the weekend against rival Christopher Newport.

A senior quarterback from Hope Mills, N.C., Roncketti completed 20-for-29 passes for 323 yards with one touchdown as the Monarchs turned back Christopher Newport 35-28 at Monarch Stadium. He also added 45 yards rushing on seven carries and a touchdown. In turn, Roncketti became the first Methodist quarterback to ever pass for 300 or more yards in a game. He also, broke the previous single-game record for passing yards of 297, set by Brian Turner against Chowan in 1998.

In addition, Roncketti tied the Methodist single-game record for completions.

For the season, Roncketti has completed 91-for-159 passes for 1,381 yards with eight touchdowns to rank second in the USA South in passing yardage. He leads the USA South in total offense with 1,725 yards.

Methodist (5-2, 3-1) travels to Maryville on Saturday for a 1 p.m. kickoff.