Lake, Fulton Headline all-MSFA Selections

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FINDLAY, OHIO – Tevin Lake, a two-time AFCA/NAIA All-American running back at Marian (Ind.) University, and Derek Fulton, who guided Grand View (Iowa) University to its first NAIA national championship in 2013, headline the 2014 Mid-States Football Association all-league selections, released today after a vote of association's 13 coaches.

Lake and Fulton are the MSFA Mideast League and Midwest League Offensive Players of the Year, respectively. Also garnering Mideast League top honors are Concordia's 2014 first-team AFCA/NAIA All-American linebacker Takari Johnson as the defensive player of the year and Jim Lyall, who coached Siena Heights (5-1 MSFA, 6-4 overall) to a share of the MEL title in the school's third year of football, as the coach of the year. Siena Heights was just 2-4 in league play and 5-5 overall a year earlier.

The top defender in the Midwest League is Greg Hayward, a two-time all-MWL pick for Saint Xavier. Grand View's Mike Woodley garnered the MWL coach of the year award after leading the Vikings to their fourth straight Midwest championship at 5-0. Grand View has posted a 22-2 league record over the last four seasons.

Lake, Fulton, Hayward and Woodley will be performing in Saturday's first round of the NAIA Football Championship Series. Second-ranked Grand View will open defense of its title by hosting Langston (Okla.), while No. 3 Saint Xavier entertains Campbellsville (Ky.) and No. 7 Marian will play Georgetown (Ky.) in Indianapolis.

The 5-foot-9, 185-pound Lake is currently the No.2 MSFA all-time rusher with 5,072 yards after netting his fourth straight 1,000-yard season in 2014 with 1,003 yards as the Knights shared the MEL title with Siena Heights at 5-1. Fulton (6-1, 195, jr.) is No.1 in MSFA total offense (3,028 yards) having passed for 19 touchdowns and running for eight scores on a Grand View team that averages 37.8 points per game and produces a MSFA-leading 440.3 yards of offense per game.

Johnson, a 6-1, 235-pound senior, has logged sensational numbers, leading the NAIA in total tackles (192, 17.5 per game), sacks (17) and tackles for a loss (39.5). Hayward, meanwhile, is also nationally-ranked in sacks (No.4, 13) and tackles for a loss (No. 5, 21).

Two other 2013 All-Americans are among the 2014 league selections … 3-time all-Mideast tight end Donovan Campbell (6-0, 240, sr.) of Siena Heights and defensive back Kory Stamps (5-8, 181, sr.) of Saint Francis (Ind.). Campbell was a first-team All-American pick a year ago and Stamps was second team.

Mideast League Selections

First Team Offense

QUARTERBACKS: Wesley Hunsucker (Sidney, OH), Saint Francis, Ind., 6-2, 208, Sr.; Hayden Northern (Martinsville, Ind.), Marian, 6-3, 210, Jr.

RUNNING BACKS: ****Tevin Lake (South Bend, Ind.), Marian, 5-9, 185, Sr.; **Lamont Wims (Frederick, MD), Robert Morris, 5-7, 185, Sr.

WIDE RECEIVERS: Krishawn Hogan (Indianapolis, Ind.), Marian, 6-4, 210, Soph.; DeShawn Weaver (Germantown, MD), Robert Morris, 5-11, 170, Sr.; **Troy Torrence (Chicago, Ill.), St. Francis, Ill., 6-3, 215, Sr.; **Cam Smith (Fort Wayne, Ind.), Saint Francis, Ind., 6-1, 199, Jr.

TIGHT END: ***Donovan Campbell (South Bend, Ind.), Siena Heights, 6-0, 240, Sr.

LINEMEN: Cory Chojnowski (Orland Hills, Ill.), Robert Morris, 6-3, 273, Jr.; Zach Mitchell (Indianapolis, Ind.), Marian, 6-3, 300, Jr.; **Kenny Smith (Minooka, Ill.), St. Francis, Ill., 6-1, 285, Sr.; Jesse Boley (Lebanon, Ind.), Saint Francis, Ind., 6-2, 283, Sr.; Gauge Aebersold (Manitou Beach, Mich.), Siena Heights, 6-5, 330, Sr.

PLACEKICKER: Josh Techeira (Midlothian, Ill.), Robert Morris, 6-2, 212, Sr.

RETURN SPECIALIST: Raphael Dunson (Taylor, Mich.), Siena Heights, 5-9, 192, Sr.

First Team Defense

LINEMEN: **Zach Bruce (Indianapolis, Ind.), Saint Francis, Ind., 6-2, 266, Sr.; Kyle Connors (Tecumseh, Mich.), Siena Heights, 6-1, 280, Sr.; C.J. Marious (Toledo, Ohio), Siena Heights, 6-2, 225, Sr.; Albert Cruse (Chicago, Ill.), St. Francis, Ill., 6-3, 190, Jr.

LINEBACKERS: **Takari Johnson (Lansing, Mich.), Concordia, 6-1, 235, Sr.; Trent Bragg (Lansing, Mich.), Siena Heights, 6-0, 250, Sr.; Beau Shields (Martinsville, Ind.), Marian, 6-1, 218, Soph.; Kyle Mathewson (Churubusco, Ind.), Saint Francis, Ind., 6-2, 240, Sr.

DEFENSIVE BACKS: Adam Sauder (Leo, Ind.), Taylor, 6-3, 205, Jr.; Darius Price (Saginaw, Mich.), Siena Heights, 6-2, 215, R-Fr.; ***Kory Stamps (Indianapolis, Ind.), Saint Francis, Ind., 5-8, 181, Sr.; Eric Price (Sheridan, Ind.), Marian, 6-0, 160, Soph.

PUNTERS: Brandon Haan (Grand Rapids, Mich.), Taylor, 6-3, 240, Jr.; Josh Techeira (Midlothian, Ill.), Robert Morris, 6-2, 212, Sr.

Second Team Offense

QB: Trace Wanless (Glen Ellyn, Ill.), St. Francis, Ill., 6-0, 205, Jr. RB: Antoin Campbell (Springboro, OH), Saint Francis, Ind., 5-11, 204, Sr.; Terrance Baker (Chicago, Ill.), Robert Morris, 5-8, 211, Sr. WR: Corey Turner (Woodhaven, Mich.), Concordia, 6-2, 210, Jr.; Shawn Lashbrook (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.), Taylor, 6-4, 200, Jr.; Reggie Blackmon (Fort Wayne, Ind.), Siena Heights, 6-2, 200, Jr.; Michael Carev (Glendale Heights, Ill.), Robert Morris, 5-11, 177, Sr. TE: Hans Lundberg (Houston, Minn.), Taylor, 6-2, 255, Soph. LINEMEN: Kegan Morris (Muncie, Ind.), Saint Francis, Ind., 6-2, 279, Sr.; Zach Graves (Indianapolis, Ind.), Marian, 6-2, 270, Sr.; Jake Helsel (Grayling, Mich.), Siena Heights, 6-2, 285, Sr.; Kody Woods (Indianapolis, Ind.), Marian, 6-2, 290, Sr.; Steven Medlock (Guilford, Ind.), Taylor, 6-4, 275, Sr. PK: Martin Waddick (Indianapolis, Ind.), Marian, 5-7, 160, Sr. RS: Reggie Blackmon (Fort Wayne, Ind.), Siena Heights, 6-2, 200, Jr.

Second Team Defense

LINE: Ben Black (Loves Park, Ill.), Robert Morris, 6-0, 260, Jr.; Jamar Wilhite (Fort Wayne, Ind.), Marian, 5-11, 230, Jr.; Joey Dynako (Fot Wayne, Ind.), Saint Francis, Ind., 6-0, 229, Sr.; Jay Johnson (Aurora, Colo.), Taylor, 6-0, 300, Soph. LB: Dontaye Johnson (Germantown, MD), Robert Morris, 6-0, 225, Jr.; Jamal Graham (Chicago, Ill.), St. Francis, Ill., 5-9, 200, Jr.; Ryan Hartnett (Miami, Fla.), Marian, 5-10, 225, Jr.; Nic Acton (Battle Creek, Mich.), Siena Heights, 6-0, 215, Jr. DB: Cale Tabler (Wapakoneta, Ohio), Saint Francis, Ind., 5-9, 180, Jr.; Jesse Hogan (Lawrenceville, Ga.), St. Francis, Ill., 5-11, 190, Sr.; Philip Emminger (Canton, Mich.), Robert Morris, 6-0, 181, Sr.; Cha'Quan Love (Lansing, Mich.), Siena Heights, 5-11, 190, Soph.

Honorable Mention

CONCORDIA: Hunter Cox (Laurel, MD), DL, 6-2, 235, Soph.; Ty Peterson (Milan, Mich.), LB, 5-11, 185, Soph.; Norman Cyr (Dearborn Heights, Mich.), OL, 6-3, 285, Soph. MARIAN: Donnie Dulaney (Muncie, Ind.), DE, 6-3, 230, Jr.; Jimmie Walker, Jr. (Indianapolis, Ind.), WR, 6-1, 200, Soph.; Daniel Rojas (Indianapolis, Ind.), DB, 6-1, 180, Jr. ROBERT MORRIS: Mac Robinson (Lombard, Ill.), OL, 5-10, 270, Sr.; Jason Olson (Mount Prospect, Ill.), DL, 6-0, 224, Sr.; Alexander Spanos (Mount Prospect, Ill.), LB, 5-11, 205, Sr. SAINT FRANCIS, IND.: Aikeem Kelsaw (Fort Wayne, Ind.), WR, 6-0, 191, Jr.; Steve Kiermaier (Fort Wayne, Ind.), LB, 6-1, 224, Jr.; Karrington Thompson (Fort Wayne, Ind.), DE, 6-1, 252, Jr. SIENA HEIGHTS: Travis Zajkowski (Morley, Mich.), QB, 6-3, 205, Jr.; Tyler Karcher (Middleville, Mich.), LB, 6-1, 208, Sr.; Jordan Martin (Hartland, Mich.), DL, 6-1, 246, Sr. ST. FRANCIS, ILL.: Ross Stremme (Frankfort, Ill.), OL, 6-0, 275, Jr.; Eric Davis (Westmont, Ill.), DL, 6-0, 215, Sr.; Samie Sabbah (Bolingbrook, Ill.), OL, 6-0, 300, Sr. TAYLOR: Taylor Borst (Mancelona, Mich.), DB, 6-0, 205, Sr.; Jake Venable (Hamilton, Ohio), DL, 6-2, 275, Jr.; Tyler Mills (Greenwood, Ind.), DB, 6-1, 190, Jr.

COACH OF THE YEAR: James Lyall, Siena Heights

ASSISTANT COACH OF THE YEAR: Matt Kohn, Siena Heights

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Tevin Lake, Marian

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Takari Johnson, Concordia

**** -- 4-time all-MSFA selection *** -- 3-time all-MSFA selection ** -- 2-time all-MSFA selection

Midwest League Selections

First Team Offense

QUARTERBACK: Derek Fulton (Davenport, Iowa), Grand View, 6-1, 195, Jr.

RUNNING BACKS: Sam Tvedt (Oskaloosa, Iowa), William Penn, 5-9, 168, Sr.; Michael Thomas (Visalia, Calif.), William Penn, 5-10, 210, Sr.

WIDE RECEIVERS: **Brady Roland (Carlisle, Iowa), Grand View, 6-0, 185, Sr.; **Nick DeBenedetti (Tinley Park, Ill.), Saint Xavier, 5-11, 190, Sr.; Brad Connor (Bloomington, Ill.), St. Ambrose, 5-9, 185, Jr.; Jatavius Stewart (Rock Hill, SC), William Penn, 5-11, 180, Jr.

TIGHT END: Tobias Tyler (Des Moines, Iowa), Grand View, 6-2, 275, Soph.

LINEMEN: Tyler Ahrens (Madrid, Iowa), Grand View, 6-4, 270, Sr.; Hea Tuifua (Salt Lake City, Utah), William Penn, 5-10, 240, Jr.; Kevin Lonergan (Oak Lawn, Ill.), Saint Xavier, 6-2, 270, Soph.; Junior Onuma (Clarion, Iowa), Grand View, 6-1, 285, Sr.; Jake Adams (Park City, Utah), William Penn, 6-3, 270, Sr.; Justin Hunter (Crest Hill, Ill.), Saint Xavier, 6-2, 310, Fr.

PLACEKICKERS: Matt Cottiglia (Orland Park, Ill.), St. Ambrose, 6-2, 180, Sr.

RETURN SPECIALIST: **Nick DeBenedetti (Tinley Park, Ill.), Saint Xavier, 5-11, 190, Sr.

First Team Defense

LINEMEN: **Greg Hayward (Oaklawn, Ill.), Saint Xavier, 6-3, 230, Sr.; Steve Laski (Mokena, Ill.), St. Ambrose, 6-0, 285, Sr.; Jaleil Davis (Cedar Hills, Texas), Grand View, 5-11, 285, Soph.; Hunter Barry (Morris, Ill.), William Penn, 6-0, 220, Soph.

LINEBACKERS: Adam Wenck (Council Bluffs, Iowa), Grand View, 6-0, 220, Sr.; Brandon Ruemler (Williamsport, Ind.), Olivet Nazarene, 6-1, 210, Sr.; Dan Fitzgerald (Chicago, Ill.), Saint Xavier, 6-1, 200, Jr.; Dashawn Cason (Des Moines, Iowa), Grand View, 6-0, 225, Sr.

DEFENSIVE BACKS: **Kelvin Gilkey (Lewisville, Texas), Grand View, 5-11, 195, Sr.; **Kenny Jones (Waukegan, Ill.), Grand View, 5-9, 165, Jr.; Mark Williams (Evanston, Ill.), Saint Xavier, 5-10, 200, Jr.; Lance Lewis (Metairie, LA), Grand View, 5-10, 175, Sr.

PUNTER: Matt Cottiglia (Orland Park, Ill.), St. Ambrose, 6-2, 180, Sr.

Second Team Offense

QB: John Rhode (Chicago Heights, Ill.), Saint Xavier, 6-0, 200, Soph. RB: Chris Elliott (Miami, Fla.), Trinity International, 5-7, 187, Jr.; Charles Badgett (St. Louis, MO), Grand View, 5-8, 185, Sr. WRS: Keonte White (Grand Prairie, Texas), Grand View, 5-10, 175, Sr.; Stephen Simms (Valparaiso, Ind.), Saint Xavier, 5-8, 175, Soph.; Cory Windle (Yorkville, Ill.), Trinity International, 6-4, 218, Soph.; Randall Wells (Matteson, Ill.), Saint Xavier, 5-11, 180, Jr. TE: Tony Huffman (Burlington, Iowa), St. Ambrose, 6-3, 225, Jr. LINE: Joe Novak (Plainfield, Ill.), St. Amrose, 6-5, 250, Sr.; JT Dotson (Jenks, Okla.), William Penn, 6-2, 267, Jr.; Dan Mahoney (Des Moines, Iowa), St. Ambrose, 6-1, 260, Sr.; Sean Jones (Crown Point, Ill.), Saint Xavier, 6-3, 275, Soph.; Alan Knol (Manteno, Ill.), Olivet Nazarene, 6-2, 296, Sr. PK: Abdul Mahdi (Chicago, Ill.), Saint Xavier, 6-3, 200, Fr.

Second Team Defense

LINE: Nick Cemeno (New Lenox, Ill.), Saint Xavier, 6-1, 245, Jr.; Ron France (St. Charles, Ill.), Olivet Nazarene, 6-5, 245, Jr.; Mike Marks (Naperville, Ill.), St. Ambrose, 6-5, 305, Jr.; Dexter Thomas (Canal Winchester, OH), Olivet Nazarene, 6-2, 210, Jr. LB: Isaac Samek (Bolivar, Mo.), William Penn, 6-0, 200, Jr.; Sean Murphy (Naperville, Ill.), St. Ambrose, 6-0, 220, Jr.; Sean Momon (Chicago, Ill.), St. Ambrose, 6-1, 195, Sr.; Kevin Shrauger Nixa, Mo.), William Penn, 5-10, 206, Jr. DB: Deshon Conley (Chicago, Ill.), William Penn, 6-2, 188, Sr.; Lucas Limberg (Rockford, Ill.), Olivet Nazarene, 6-0, 185, Jr.; Freddie Griggs (Tallahassee, Fla.), William Penn, 5-11, 190, Sr.; Danny Lombardo (Lemont, Ill.), Saint Xavier, 5-11, 185, Sr. P: Joe Bailey (Lemont, Ill.), Saint Xavier, 6-1, 175, Fr.

Honorable Mention

GRAND VIEW: Alex Bartlett (Harrisonville, Mo.), DB, 5-11, 200, Jr.; Nick Bush (Frisco, Texas), DB, 5-11, 190, Jr.; Davion Hurst (Houston, Texas), WR, 5-7, 160, Jr. OLIVET NAZARENE: Chandler Tuckerman (Wauseon, Ohio), DB, 6-2, 195, Soph.; Chris Aschemann (Carterville, Ill.), DL, 6-2, 260, Jr.; Tyler Swindle (Lindenhurst, Ill.), WR, 6-3, 185, Sr. SAINT XAVIER: Frank Markasovic (Frankfort, Ill.), OL, 6-1, 240, Sr.; Marcus Maas (Tinley Park, Ill.), DL, 6-3, 250, Sr.; Mike Ivlow (Channahon, Ill.), RB, 5-10, 195, Fr. ST. AMBROSE: Joey Zito (Glendale Heights, Ill.), RB, 5-10, 190, Soph.; Wes Fleming (Chicago Heights, Ill.), DB, 6-0, 190, Sr.; Ryan Moredock (Peoria, Ill.), DB, 5-9, 185, Jr. TRINITY INTERNATIONAL: Ethan Ming (Holtville, Calif.), DB, 6-0, 185, Sr.; John Melton (Meridian, Idaho), LB, 6-0, 200, Sr.; Riley Schussler (Wrightstown, Wis.), LB, 6-3, 205, Soph. WILLIAM PENN: Scott Adams (Park City, Utah), LB, 5-10, 210, Sr.; Clayton Temaat (Alba, Mo.), DE, 6-2, 230, Jr.; Evan Ressler (Cascade, Iowa), RB, 5-11, 220, Sr.

COACH OF THE YEAR: Mike Woodley, Grand View

ASSISTANT COACH OF THE YEAR: Mark Yanule, Saint Xavier

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Derek Fulton, Grand View

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Greg Hayward, Saint Xavier

**** -- 4-time all-MSFA selection *** -- 3-time all-MSFA selection ** -- 2-time all-MSFA selection