Lachman kicks his way into Hopkins history - Athlete of the Week: Alex Lachman
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Summary
- This Johns Hopkins News-Letter article profiles football placekicker Alex Lachman, including his record-setting season and his role in the Student Government Association.
- The News-Letter reported that Lachman kicked the game-winning field goal that sent Hopkins to the third round of the NCAA playoffs, the furthest the program had reached.
- The paper reported that coach Jim Margraff told Lachman to “Kick it” with one second left, producing a final score of Hopkins 31, Thomas More 29.
- The article says Lachman made 12 of 16 field goals and 39 of 42 extra points that season, setting a school single-season record with 75 points.
- The reporter writes that Lachman was an elected member of the SGA and spent free time eating pizza and watching movies.