ALMENDAREZ EARNS 2ND TEAM HONORS, 9 SWEDES EARN ALL-KCAC HONORS
LINDSBORG, KAN. – The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) has announced the 2023 All-KCAC honorees and individual award winners, as voted on by the conference's football head coaches. Eight Swedes were announced as winners: Ruben Almendarez, Khyree Marshall, Terry McCutcheon, Zeke Mumford, Zamarion Spencer, David Sweetman, Zemonda Wilson, & Michael Young.
Ruben Almendarez earned 2nd team All-KCAC honors for his play throughout this season as an interior lineman. Although there are no stats for his position, his presence on the line of scrimmage was huge and drew the attention of opposing head coaches.
Lennie Boykin earned All-KCAC Honorable Mention as an offensive lineman. Boykin's presence in the trenches earned him this recognition.
Khyree Marshall earned All-KCAC Honorable Mention as a linebacker. Marshall tallied 37 total tackles (21 solo) to go along with 0.5 sacks on the season.
Terry McCutcheon earned All-KCAC Honorable Mention as a linebacker. McCutcheon finished with 36 solo tackles and 65 total tackles which was good for tenth and ninth, respectively. Terry also had 1.5 sacks and an interception on the season.
Zeke Mumford earned All-KCAC Honorable Mention as a punter. Mumford would punt for exactly 2,500 yards good for first in the conference. Zeke record the second longest punt in the Kessinger Division with a punt of 74 yards against Evangel University. Mumford would also rank second in total touchbacks (4) and fair caught kicks (15).
Zamarion Spencer earned All-KCAC Honorable Mention as a running back. Spencer totaled the second most carries during conference play with 180 rushes for 580 yards, good for seventh most in the Kessinger Division.
David Sweetman earned All-KCAC Honorable Mention as a defensive lineman. Sweetman ranked third in the Kessinger Division with 4.5 sacks. David would finish with 10 tackles for loss on the season.
Zemonda Wilson earned All-KCAC Honorable Mention as a cornerback. Wilson would record two interceptions, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and 22 total tackles.
Michael Young earned All-KCAC Honorable Mention as a wide receiver. Young ranked fifth the Kessinger Division in receptions and receiving yards with 41 catches for 586 yards. Michael placed second in yards per game with 65.1 and would score five total touchdowns.
To see all of the stats from the season, click here.
The full list of All-Conference first team, second team, and honorable mention winners, as voted on by the KCAC head football coaches, are listed below.
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
|
NAME |
INSTITUTION |
POSITION |
CLASS |
HOMETOWN |
|
K'Vonte Baker |
Friends University |
QB |
So. |
Wichita, Kan. |
|
RJ Wakley |
Evangel University |
QB |
R-Sr. |
Tulsa, Okla. |
|
Wynton Ruth |
Ottawa University |
RB |
Sr. |
Little Rock, Ark. |
|
Elias Pino |
Friends University |
RB |
Sr. |
Houston, Texas |
|
Jartavious Martin |
University of Saint Mary |
RB |
Jr. |
Foxworth, Miss. |
|
Laken Clowdus |
Friends University |
FB |
Sr. |
Bartlesville, Okla. |
|
Dillon Hester (U) |
Evangel University |
WR |
R-Jr. |
Strafford, Mo. |
|
Andre Jones |
Southwestern College |
WR |
Sr. |
Austin, Texas |
|
Michael Gazzana |
University of Saint Mary |
WR |
R-Fr. |
Las Vegas, Nev. |
|
Andrew Holden |
Evangel University |
TE |
R-Jr. |
Mountain View, Mo. |
|
Keegan Martin (U) |
Friends University |
OL |
Sr. |
Yale, Okla. |
|
CJ Anoa'i |
Evangel University |
OL |
Jr. |
Springfield, Mo. |
|
Earon Garcia |
Southwestern College |
OL |
Sr. |
Wichita, Kan. |
|
Ryan Junkermeier |
Bethel College |
OL |
Sr. |
Plainville, Kan. |
|
Kel Stroud |
Friends University |
OL |
Jr. |
Chapman, Kan. |
(U) designates a Unanimous First Team honoree.
FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
|
NAME |
INSTITUTION |
POSITION |
CLASS |
HOMETOWN |
|
Zach Myers (U) |
Evangel University |
DL |
Jr. |
Lee's Summit, Mo. |
|
Ricardo Garcia |
Kansas Wesleyan University |
DL |
Jr. |
Reno, Nev. |
|
Shane Rodriguez |
Southwestern College |
DL |
Sr. |
McLoud, Okla. |
|
Josh King-Bradley |
Kansas Wesleyan University |
DL |
So. |
Mont Belvieu, Texas |
|
Bradley Myers |
Evangel University |
LB |
R-Jr. |
Lee's Summit, Mo. |
|
Kade Miller |
Bethel College |
LB |
Sr. |
Osborne, Kan. |
|
AJ Hemphill |
Ottawa University |
LB |
Jr. |
Strasburg, Colo |
|
Josh Carter |
Southwestern College |
LB |
Sr. |
Wichita, Kan. |
|
Trey Palmer (U) |
Friends University |
DB |
Sr. |
Houston, Texas |
|
Nehemiah Figueroa |
McPherson College |
DB |
R-Jr. |
Boyertown, Pa. |
|
Nate Swofford |
Evangel University |
DB |
Jr. |
Ava, Mo. |
|
Brenden Sanders |
Bethel College |
DB |
Sr. |
Round Rock, Texas |
(U) designates a Unanimous First Team honoree.
FIRST TEAM SPECIAL TEAMS
|
NAME |
INSTITUTION |
POSITION |
CLASS |
HOMETOWN |
|
Trevon Madison |
Bethel College |
UTL |
Jr. |
Detroit, Mich. |
|
Brooks Gardner |
Tabor College |
LS |
Sr. |
Hillsboro, Kan. |
|
Vincent McTigue |
University of Saint Mary |
P |
Jr. |
Sparks, Nev. |
|
Jonah Edwards |
Evangel University |
K |
Jr. |
Tulsa, Okla. |
|
Trey Dixon |
Sterling College |
KR |
So. |
Killeen, Texas |
|
Trey Palmer |
Friends University |
PR |
Sr. |
Houston, Texas |
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
|
NAME |
INSTITUTION |
POSITION |
CLASS |
HOMETOWN |
|
DJ Ciers |
Bethel College |
QB |
Jr. |
Houston, Texas |
|
Sammy Robinson |
Evangel University |
RB |
Sr. |
Mt. Vernon, Mo. |
|
Jett Cheatham |
Friends University |
RB |
Jr. |
Enid, Okla. |
|
Nick Allsman |
Kansas Wesleyan University |
RB |
Jr. |
Belleville, Kan. |
|
Eric Williams |
Evangel University |
FB |
So. |
Irving, Texas |
|
Trevon Madison |
Bethel College |
WR |
Jr. |
Detroit, Mich. |
|
Jayden Johnson |
Ottawa University |
WR |
Fr. |
Jenks, Okla. |
|
Broc Lyle |
Evangel University |
WR |
Fr. |
Rolla, Mo. |
|
Harley Blaske |
McPherson College |
TE |
R-Jr. |
Sylvia, Kan. |
|
Daniel Sanchez |
Ottawa University |
OL |
Jr. |
Dallas, Texas |
|
Kyree Watkins |
Friends University |
OL |
Jr. |
Atlanta, Ga. |
|
Chris Shaw |
McPherson College |
OL |
R-Jr. |
Scotts Valley, Calif. |
|
Bethany College |
OL |
So. |
Harlingen, Texas |
|
|
Cor'Darius Wright |
Avila University |
OL |
Jr. |
Jackson, La. |
SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
|
NAME |
INSTITUTION |
POSITION |
CLASS |
HOMETOWN |
|
Doug Grider |
Bethel College |
DL |
Jr. |
Halstead, Kan. |
|
Alan Garcia |
Sterling College |
DL |
Jr. |
Ferris, Texas |
|
James Gladden |
Ottawa University |
DL |
Jr. |
Chattanooga, Tenn. |
|
Jario Castillo Jr. |
Bethel College |
DL |
Jr. |
Houston, Texas |
|
Charles "Ricco" Moore |
Kansas Wesleyan University |
LB |
Sr. |
Ocean Springs, Miss. |
|
Marquis Willoughby |
McPherson College |
LB |
Sr. |
Brooklyn, N.Y. |
|
Brooks Gardner |
Tabor College |
LB |
Sr. |
Hillsboro, Kan. |
|
Hunter Pullen |
Sterling College |
LB |
Jr. |
Henrietta, Texas |
|
Kevin Wade |
Ottawa University |
DB |
Sr. |
Fontana, Calif. |
|
Nolan Ewing |
Friends University |
DB |
Sr. |
Spring Hill, Kan. |
|
Deago Stubbs |
Southwestern College |
DB |
So. |
Las Vegas, Nev. |
|
Brandon King |
Tabor College |
DB |
R-Fr. |
Carthage, Texas |
SECOND TEAM SPECIAL TEAMS
|
NAME |
INSTITUTION |
POSITION |
CLASS |
HOMETOWN |
|
Brysen Kerby |
McPherson College |
UTL |
So. |
Big Spring, Texas |
|
Killian Grimm |
Friends University |
LS |
Sr. |
Salinas, Calif. |
|
Kevin Dodd |
McPherson College |
P |
R-So. |
Tecumseh, Okla. |
|
Brodrick Smith |
Tabor College |
P |
R-Fr. |
Purcell, Okla. |
|
Nathaniel Heilig |
Tabor College |
K |
Jr. |
Bastrop, Texas |
|
Trevon Madison |
Bethel College |
KR |
Jr. |
Detroit, Mich. |
|
Trey Palmer |
Friends University |
KR |
Sr. |
Houston, Texas |
|
Trevon Madison |
Bethel College |
PR |
Jr. |
Detroit, Mich. |
HONORABLE MENTION OFFENSE
|
NAME |
INSTITUTION |
POSITION |
CLASS |
HOMETOWN |
|
Eli Williams |
Avila University |
QB |
So. |
Sapulpa, Okla. |
|
Braden Howell |
Southwestern College |
QB |
Sr. |
Wichita, Kan. |
|
Erick Covington |
University of Saint Mary |
QB |
So. |
Aurora, Colo. |
|
Tristan Szabo |
McPherson College |
QB |
Jr. |
Sparks, Nev. |
|
Jahkese Watkins |
Avila University |
RB |
Sr. |
Hillsboro, Ala. |
|
Bethany College |
RB |
Fr. |
West Helena, Ark. |
|
|
Kayden Christiansen |
Bethel College |
RB |
Sr. |
Lakin, Kan. |
|
Malaki Peko |
Ottawa University |
RB |
Sr. |
Faga'itua, Tutuila Island (AS) |
|
Jordan Bolden |
Tabor College |
RB |
Jr. |
Tallahassee, Fla. |
|
Scott Grider |
Bethel College |
RB |
Jr. |
Halstead, Kan. |
|
Cody Baxter |
Bethel College |
FB |
Sr. |
Saint Francis, Kan. |
|
Zach Dressler |
Friends University |
FB |
Sr. |
Douglass, Kan. |
|
Luke Armstrong |
Kansas Wesleyan University |
FB |
So. |
Carlsbad, Calif. |
|
Kareem Chambers |
Avila University |
TE |
Jr. |
Tampa, Fla. |
|
AJ Carreon |
Avila University |
TE |
Jr. |
El Monte, Calif. |
|
Jaquante Pitts |
Kansas Wesleyan University |
TE |
Sr. |
Miami, Fla. |
|
Josh Boyanton |
Southwestern College |
TE |
Jr. |
Mustang, Okla. |
|
Alejandro Martinez-Loera |
University of Saint Mary |
TE |
Sr. |
San Jose, Calif. |
|
Jalen Thach |
Avila University |
WR |
Jr. |
Dededo, Guam |
|
Bethany College |
WR |
Fr. |
Mansfield, Texas |
|
|
Kevin Green |
Friends University |
WR |
Sr. |
Waxahachie, Texas |
|
Rhadarious Lomax-Spivey |
Kansas Wesleyan University |
WR |
Jr. |
Aurora, Ill. |
|
Traven Lewis-Johnson |
McPherson College |
WR |
So. |
Montgomery, Texas |
|
De'Anthony Curtis |
Ottawa University |
WR |
Fr. |
South Gate, Calif. |
|
Matthew Holthusen |
Southwestern College |
WR |
So. |
Wichita, Kan. |
|
Josh Edson |
Southwestern College |
WR |
Jr. |
Newton, Kan. |
|
Ziyon Kenner |
Southwestern College |
WR |
Sr. |
Bowling Green, Ky. |
|
Deonte Hill |
Tabor College |
WR |
Jr. |
Temple Hills, Md. |
|
Myreik Goodwin-Lagree |
Sterling College |
WR |
Sr. |
Colorado Springs, Colo. |
|
Tucker Smith |
Bethel College |
WR |
Sr. |
Muscotah, Kan. |
|
Christopher Willis |
Avila University |
OL |
Jr. |
Inglewood, Calif. |
|
Loggan Birch |
Bethel College |
OL |
Jr. |
Burleson, Texas |
|
Cole Herman |
Bethel College |
OL |
Jr. |
Halstead, Kan. |
|
Gerry Harris |
Evangel University |
OL |
So. |
Star City, Ark. |
|
Dominic Dawson |
Evangel University |
OL |
So. |
Mt. Vernon, Mo. |
|
Colin Cook |
Evangel University |
OL |
Jr. |
Baton Rogue, La. |
|
Stephen Acosta |
Friends University |
OL |
Sr. |
Clovis, N.M. |
|
Dawson Adams |
Kansas Wesleyan University |
OL |
So. |
Hooks, Texas |
|
Alvin Poole |
McPherson College |
OL |
Sr. |
Houston, Texas |
|
Donovan Henry |
Ottawa University |
OL |
Jr. |
Jacksonville, Fla. |
|
Trevar Koncher |
Ottawa University |
OL |
Jr. |
South Ogden, Utah |
|
Madrid Steele |
Ottawa University |
OL |
Jr. |
Madisonville, La. |
|
Penilotu Asaeli |
Southwestern College |
OL |
Jr. |
Euless, Texas |
|
RJ Smith |
University of Saint Mary |
OL |
R-Jr. |
Northport, Ala. |
|
TJ Osa |
Ottawa University |
OL |
So. |
Junction City, Kan. |
|
Jontrell Casimere |
Kansas Wesleyan University |
OL |
Jr. |
Houston, Texas |
|
Christopher Huslig |
University of Saint Mary |
OL |
R-Jr. |
Eudora, Kan. |
|
Bethany College |
OL |
So. |
Newberry, Fla. |
|
|
Jayden Ramos |
Avila University |
OL |
Jr. |
Kihei, Hawaii |
|
Kenyon Vigil |
Friends University |
OL |
So. |
Amarillo, Texas |
HONORABLE MENTION DEFENSE
|
NAME |
INSTITUTION |
POSITION |
CLASS |
HOMETOWN |
|
Ishe Smith Jr. |
Avila University |
DL |
Jr. |
Las Vegas, Nev. |
|
Bethany College |
DL |
Fr. |
San Tan Valley, Ariz. |
|
|
Ernest Ferrier III |
Bethel College |
DL |
Sr. |
Humble, Texas |
|
Dominique Puentes |
Evangel University |
DL |
Jr. |
The Colony, Texas |
|
Demarieo Sims |
Friends University |
DL |
So. |
Cedartown, Ga. |
|
Marco Torres |
Friends University |
DL |
Jr. |
Laredo, Texas |
|
Taeylon Garland |
McPherson College |
DL |
R-Sr. |
Fort Hood, Texas |
|
Jensen Riffel |
Ottawa University |
DL |
Jr. |
Lincolnville, Kan. |
|
Darren Hicks |
Southwestern College |
DL |
Sr. |
Haughton, La. |
|
Jacardon Hardemon |
Southwestern College |
DL |
Jr. |
Bentonville, Ark. |
|
Flin Cameron |
Sterling College |
DL |
Jr. |
Canberra, Australia |
|
Tyree Jenkins |
University of Saint Mary |
DL |
Sr. |
Roseville, Calif. |
|
Christian Coggs |
Ottawa University |
DL |
Jr. |
Lenexa, Kan. |
|
Kyair Warner |
Evangel University |
DL |
Jr. |
The Colony, Texas |
|
Jacob Goad |
McPherson College |
DL |
R-Jr. |
Sapulpa, Okla. |
|
Dennis Johnson |
Avila University |
LB |
Sr. |
Fort Wayne, Ind. |
|
Bethany College |
LB |
Fr. |
West, Texas |
|
|
Tate Seabolt |
Bethel College |
LB |
Jr. |
Cimarron, Kan. |
|
Ian Ary |
Evangel University |
LB |
R-Sr. |
West Plains, Mo. |
|
Shamarius Davis |
Friends University |
LB |
Jr. |
Birmingham, Ala. |
|
Andrew Arnold |
Friends University |
LB |
So. |
Antlers, Okla. |
|
Quatama Massaquoi |
Kansas Wesleyan University |
LB |
Jr. |
Pittsburg, Calif. |
|
Dreshawn Flowers |
Southwestern College |
LB |
So. |
McAlester, Okla. |
|
Shaylan Lewis |
Kansas Wesleyan University |
LB |
Jr. |
Riverside, Calif. |
|
Cameron Cornelius |
Southwestern College |
LB |
Jr. |
Cedar Hill, Texas |
|
Will Hilton |
Southwestern College |
LB |
Jr. |
Shawnee, Okla. |
|
Bethany College |
LB |
Sr. |
North Versailles, Pa. |
|
|
Diego Moran |
Sterling College |
LB |
Sr. |
Sherman, Texas |
|
Trevon MIiller |
Avila University |
DB |
Sr. |
Matthews, N.C. |
|
Bethany College |
DB |
Fr. |
Brownburg, Ind. |
|
|
Grant Godsey |
Bethel College |
DB |
Sr. |
Centerton, Ark. |
|
Brody Patterson |
Evangel University |
DB |
So. |
Mountain Home, Ark. |
|
Jaren Foster |
Evangel University |
DB |
So. |
St. Charles, Mo. |
|
Julian Urioste |
Kansas Wesleyan University |
DB |
Jr. |
Portales, N.M. |
|
Jordan Dupre |
Kansas Wesleyan University |
DB |
Jr. |
Little Elm, Texas |
|
Kyle Reynolds |
Ottawa University |
DB |
Grad. |
Farmington, N.M. |
|
Dexter Walker Jr. |
Sterling College |
DB |
Jr. |
Macon, Ga. |
|
Martavian Jackson |
Tabor College |
DB |
R-Jr. |
Galveston, Texas |
|
Jaxon Curtis |
University of Saint Mary |
DB |
Jr. |
Clarkson, Utah |
|
Jayton Alexander |
Tabor College |
DB |
Jr. |
McPherson, Kan. |
|
Terrell Valentine |
Avila University |
DB |
Sr. |
Goldsboro, N.C. |
|
Braden Gordon |
Friends University |
DB |
Sr. |
Bakersfield, Calif. |
HONORABLE MENTION SPECIAL TEAMS
|
NAME |
INSTITUTION |
POSITION |
CLASS |
HOMETOWN |
|
Koel Orchard |
Evangel University |
UTL |
R-Sr. |
Mountain View, Mo. |
|
Elias Pino |
Friends University |
UTL |
Sr. |
Houston, Texas |
|
Kalen Kemp |
Ottawa University |
UTL |
Jr. |
Oak Grove, Mo. |
|
Matthew Holthusen |
Southwestern College |
UTL |
So. |
Wichita, Kan. |
|
Jakob Feil |
Tabor College |
UTL |
Jr. |
McPherson, Kan. |
|
Cameron Barron |
Bethel College |
LS |
Fr. |
San Antonio, Texas |
|
Caleb Higginbottom |
Evangel University |
LS |
R-So. |
New Castle, Okla. |
|
Carson Sauseda |
Bethel College |
K |
So. |
Georgetown, Texas |
|
Cole Thompson |
Friends University |
K |
Fr. |
Round Rock, Texas |
|
Talon Cope |
Kansas Wesleyan University |
K |
Fr. |
Piedmont, Okla. |
|
Rhett Andersen |
Ottawa University |
K |
Sr. |
Colorado Springs, Colo. |
|
Bethany College |
P |
Jr. |
Gawler, Australia |
|
|
Jackson Walker |
Bethel College |
P |
So. |
West Jordan, Utah |
|
Ryan Conner |
Evangel University |
P |
Jr. |
Claremore, Okla. |
|
Trevor Bywater |
Ottawa University |
P |
So. |
Rockledge, Fla. |
|
Garrett Lynch |
Southwestern College |
P |
Fr. |
Broken Arrow, Okla. |
|
Lorenzo Baptiste |
Avila University |
KR |
Fr. |
North Miami, Fla. |
|
Jacob Backus |
Kansas Wesleyan University |
KR |
Jr. |
Marysville, Kan. |
|
De'Anthony Curtis |
Ottawa University |
KR |
Fr. |
South Gate, Calif. |
|
Malik Patterson |
Ottawa University |
KR |
So. |
Varnado, La. |
|
Robert Brooks III |
Avila University |
PR |
So. |
Opa-Locka, Fla. |
|
Luke Armstrong |
Kansas Wesleyan University |
PR |
So. |
Carlsbad, Calif. |
|
Dillon Hester |
Evangel University |
PR |
R-Jr. |
Strafford, Mo. |
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