Payton Ponteras

  • Award
    Student-Athlete of the Week - Defense
  • Week Of
    9/21/2025
  • Sport
    Football
  • School
    St. Norbert College
  • Year
    Senior
  • Position
    defensive back
  • Hometown
    Wahiawa, Hawaii
  • High School
    Kamehameha
Ponteras, a senior defensive back, forced two turnovers in St. Norbert's 59-28 win over Concordia Chicago, nabbing a pick-six and forcing a fumble which led to a scoop and score. His forced fumble led to St. Norbert going up 28-0 in the first quarter, while his 15-yard interception return touchdown in the second quarter put the game at 35-7. He also led the team in tackles with six, three of them solo attempts.