DOM DEMMA EARNS CCIW PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORS

ELMHURST, Ill., September 21, 2004 -- Elmhurst College quarterback, Dom Demma (Carol Stream-Glenbard North) has been selected as the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin's (CCIW) "Co-Offensive Player of the Week." Demma shares the honor with North Central College's Steve Holden.

The honor is in recognition for Demma's play in the Bluejays' 39-27 win over the University of Chicago on Saturday (September 18). Demma completed 21-of-29 pass attempts for 327 yards while tying his own school record for touchdown passes in a game with five. In the process, he moved into second place on Elmhurst's career passing yardage and total offense list.

Demma is in his third season as the starting quarterback for the Bluejays. He owns single-game passing records for passing yardage (455), touchdowns (five) and completions (38). Last season, he set the single-season record for touchdown passes (22), passing yards (2,339) and completions (222). He is also the record holder for most touchdown passes in a career with 45. Demma is also a three-year starter at third base on the Bluejay baseball team, earning all-conference honors for two seasons.

A graduate of Glenbard North High School, Demma led his team to the state championship finals during his senior season while serving as captain. He was a three-time all-conference selection in both baseball and football.

He is the son of Dominic and Maryann Demma of Carol Stream.

The Bluejay football team is off to a 3-0 start to the 2004 season after posting a 6-4 mark in 2003. Elmhurst will begin CCIW play on October 2, when they travel to Illinois Wesleyan University.