HAMBURG, N.Y. - Hilbert College's Christian Hamilton Jr was named the Liberty League Football Rookie of the Week today.  

Freshman Christian Hamilton Jr. (Erie, PA / Charter School of Excellence Skills Center) recorded two touchdowns in Hilbert's Liberty League matchup against RPI (4-0 LL) on October 25. The 5'6" slot back became the first player in 2025 to score a rushing touchdown against the 6-1 Engineers - and he did it twice. Hamilton broke free for a 67-yard touchdown run on the Hawks' opening possession, tying the game at 7-7 with less than two minutes off the clock. He added his second score in the third quarter, capping a three-play drive that began inside the red zone after a Hilbert fumble recovery. Hamilton finished with 80 rushing yards on seven carries (11.4 avg.), becoming just the second player in Hilbert Football history to record two touchdowns in a single game.