Head Coach Monty Lewis of the Friends University “Falcons” and Head Coach Andy Lambert of the Sterling College “Warriors” were named the KCAC football "Co-Coaches-of-the-Year." Coach Travis Graber, defensive coordinator at Bethel College , was named the KCAC football "Assistant Coach-of-the-Year."

Recipients of awards in four player-honor categories were announced: KCAC Player-of-the-Year: Brandon Kaufman, defensive back at Bethel College . Offensive Player-of-the-Year: Jake Buchanan, quarterback at Sterling College . Defensive Player-of-the-Year: Brandon Kaufman, defensive back at Bethel College . Special Teams Player-of-the-Year: Troy Van Blarcom, kicker at Kansas Wesleyan University .

Chris Randolph, quarterback at Friends University , was named the fourth annual recipient of the “Dr. Ted Kessinger Champion of Character Award.”

The complete lists of the honor teams, and the final KCAC team records and standings, are:

FIRST TEAM Offense

Quarterback – (R)Jake Buchanan, Sterling College , 6-5, 210, SR, Vancouver , WA .

Running Backs – (U) Trey Hightower, Friends University , 5-8, 190, JR, Wichita , KS .

(R)Adam Langvardt, Sterling College , 5-10, 190, SR, Buhler, KS.

Preston McCorkle, Kansas Wesleyan University , 6-0, 220, JR, Stratton, CO.

Fullback – Peivi Tauiliili, Bethel College , 6-1, 250, SR, West Covina , CA .

Wide Receivers – Matt Middleton, Ottawa University, 5-10, 170, SR, Kansas City, KS.

Caleb Marsh, Tabor College , 5-10, 170, SR, Hillsboro , KS .

Josh Oberle, Sterling College , 5-11, 185, SR, Chase , KS .

Tight End – Kevin Laudermilk, Sterling College , 6-1, 245, SR, Sterling , KS .

Offensive Linemen – (U) (R) Chase Hansen, Bethel College, 5-10, 240, SR, Mulvane, KS.

(U) (R) Joey Gilsdorf, Sterling College , 6-4, 285, Providence , UT.

(U) Jacob Bruster, Friends University , 6-5, 295, JR, Weatherford , OK .

Chad Tormey, Friends University , 6-3, 290, JR, Valley Center , KS .

Jon Conklin, Sterling College , 6-2, 265, SR, Sprint Town , TX .

Utility – Tyler Degenhardt, Sterling College, 5-8, 190, JR, Holton, KS.

FIRST TEAM Defense

Defensive Backs – (U) (R) Brandon Kaufman, Bethel College , 6-0, 180, SR, Moundridge , KS .

Scott Yerges, Bethel College , 6-1, 190, JR, Medford , OR .

Craig Mans, Sterling College , 5-11, 165, JR, Osborne , KS .

Wille Johnson, Kansas Wesleyan University, 6-1, 200, SR, Redding , CA .

Linebackers – (U) (R) Adam Gabriel, Bethel College , 6-0, 215, SR, Monrovia , CA .

Tanis Ready, Friends University , 6-1, 230, SR, Cleveland , OK .

LaKaito Barr-Miller, University of Saint Mary , 6-0, 235, SR, Paola , KS .

(R) Oscar Guerrero, Southwestern College, 6-0, 230, SR, Woodstock , CA .

Defensive Linemen – Brandon Smith, Ottawa University , 6-1, 240, SR, Shawnee , KS .

Jeff Buller, Bethel College , 6-3, 225, SR, Inman , KS .

Michael Hecht, Friends University , 6-1, 230, JR, Wichita , KS .

James McCartney, Bethel College , 6-1, 320, SO, Hesston , KS .

FIRST TEAM Special Teams

Place Kicker – (U) Michael Montez, Bethel College , 5-9, 160, SR, San Antonio , TX .

Punter – (U) Troy Van Blarcom, Kansas Wesleyan University , 6-3, 225, Orange , CA .

Punt Returner – (U)Brandon Kaufman, Bethel College , 6-0, 180, Moundridge , KS .

Kick Returner – (U)Gary Cox, McPherson College , 5-10, 175, Phoenix , AZ.

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(U) = Unanimous selection.

(R) = Repeat selection from 2006 First-Team All-KCAC.

SECOND TEAM Offense

Quarterback – Brett Clow, Bethel College , 6-0, 180, JR, Heath, TX.

Running Backs – Sean Dahley, Bethany College , 5-9, 230, JR, Phoenix , AZ.

Azaad Artis, McPherson College , 5-9, 185, JR, Phoenix , AZ.

Brian Bosley, University of Saint Mary , 6-0, 220, JR, Kansas City , MO.

Fullback – Brandon Jackson, Southwestern College, 6-0, 230, SR, Mesquite , TX .

Chris Bolander, Friends University, 5-9, 175, FR, Goddard, KS,

Wide Receivers – Willie Edwards, Bethany College , 6-3, 210, JR, Mobile , AL .

Andrew Baeza, Bethel College , 6-3, 205, SR, Redlands , CA .

Abe Kersting, Friends University , 6-3, 200, JR, Douglas , KS .

Tight End – Taylor Burnett, Ottawa University , 6-5, 230, SO, DeSoto , KS .

Luke Flanagan, Friends University , 6-2, 255, JR, Tulsa , OK .

Offensive Linemen – Matt Pennington, Ottawa University , 6-2, 278, SO, Highland Village , TX .

Billy Hickman, Tabor College , 6-4, 280, SR, Bakersfield , CA .

Bino Quinones, Bethel College , 6-0, 320, SO, San Anaonio , TX .

Schuyer Wilson , Kansas Wesleyan University, 6-1, 300, Shasta Lakes , CA .

Cameron Maier, Bethany College , 6-1, 280, JR, Russell , KS .

Utility – Kevin Mikeska, Ottawa University, 5-11, 190, JR, Garland, TX.

SECOND TEAM Defense

Defensive Backs – Evander Williams, Ottawa University , 5-11, 185, JR, LaMesa , CA .

Cortez Young, University of Saint Mary , 6-1, 185, SO, St.Louis, MO.

Levi Ready, Friends University , 6-0, 180, FR, Cleveland , OK .

Ryan Johnson, Bethany College , 5-11, 180, SR, Edmond , OK .

Mervin Brookins, Bethel College , 6-1, 180, Sacramento , CA .

Linebackers – Sam Tossie, Friends University , 6-3, 260, SR, Hutchinson , KS .

Josh Hojje, Ottawa University , 6-2, 220, SO, Newport News , VA.

Colten Campbell , Kansas Wesleyan University, 6-1, 204, SR, Amarillo , TX .

Derrick Sullivan, Sterling College , 6-1, 210, JR, Rago , KS .

Defensive Linemen – Doniel Galloway, Bethel College , 6-3, 270, JR, Sacramento , CA .

Jordan Highley, Friends University, 6-2, 250, JR, Fort Scott , KS .

Daniel Hawkins, Southwestern College, 5-10, 260, SR, Tulsa , OK .

Scott Moore, Kansas Wesleyan University , 6-5, 265, JR, Chicago , IL .

SECOND TEAM Special Teams

Place Kicker – Joe Paletta, Friends University , 6-2, 170, JR, Derby , KS .

Punter – Drew Johnson, Friends University , 6-1, 170, FR, Valley Center , KS .

Punt Returner – Mervin Brookins, Bethel College, 6-0, 180, JR, Sacramento , CA .

Kick Returner – Steve Valliere, Kansas Wesleyan University , 5-11, 205, JR, Redding , CA .

HONORABLE MENTION

BETHANY COLLEGE –

Kavelle Gordon, FB, Junior, New York, NY; Robert Bieger, WR, Junior, Hollywood, FL; Eric English, LB, Junior, Augusta, KS; Lane O'Conner, LB, Freshman, Blieberville, TX; Anthony Martinez, DL, Junior, Santa Ana, CA; Dylan Bryant, DL, Senior, Hays, KS; Donavon Scott, DL, Sophomore, Newton, KS.

BETHEL COLLEGE –

Anthony Melton, RB, Senior, Tracy, CA; Beau Cox, RB, Junior, Weskan, KS; Dakota Sorenson, OL, Junior, Crestone, CO; Mervin Brookins, UTIL, Junior, Sacramento, CA; Reed Hammond, DB, Sophomore, Hesston, KS; Zach Towns, LB, Junior, Haven, KS; Donavon Scott, DL, Sophomore, Newton, KS.

FRIENDS UNIVERSITY –

Chris Randolph, QB, Freshman, Waskom, TX; Anthony Bess, RB, Junior, Wichita, KS; Tim Payne, WR, Senior, Naperville, IL; Geg Muxlow, OL, Senior, Winfield, KS; Frank Miles, UTIL, Freshman, Oklahoma City, OK; Blake Gordon, DL, Freshman, Wewoka, OK; Andrew Swisher, DL, Senior, Wichita, KS.

KANSAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY –

Drew Dallas, QB, Junior, Salina, KS; Jason Dolan, WR, Junior, Salina, KS; Marcus Lowe, WR, Junior, Orlando, FL; Viliamu Iosua, OL, Junior, Richmond, CA; Steve Valliere, UTIL, Junior, Redding, CA; Ryan Dolan, DB, Junior, Salina, KS; Brandon McGinn, LB, Senior, Humble, TX; Dustin Trimble, DL, Junior, Hopeland, CA; Troy Van Blarcom, PK, Junior, Orange, CA; Jason Dolan, PUNT RETURNER, Junior, Salina, KS.

McPHERSON COLLEGE –

Travon Anderson, RB, Senior, Los Angeles, CA; Gary Cox, WR, Junior, Phoenix, AZ; Joe Morgan, OL, Senior, Los Angeles, CA; Austin Brown, UTIL, Freshman, Lawton, OK; Jeff Paulson, DB, Sophomore, Limon, CO; Shelton Thigpen, DB, Freshman, Wylie, TX; Zach Hicks, LB, Senior, Hope, KS; Ronald Morris, LB, Freshman, Tulsa, OK; Jacob Custer, DL, Senior, Los Angeles, CA.

OTTAWA UNIVERSITY –

Andrew Otto, RB, Sophomore, Drexel, MO; Robin DuBois, RB, Junior, Fresno, CA; Trevor Anderson, WR, Senior, Pomona, KS; Dhatra Trivedi, OL, Senior, Wylie, TX; Chris McClellan, OL, Junior, Marysville, KS; Chris Hurd, DB, Senior, Grandview, MO; Gabe Lopez, LB, Senior, San Antonio, TX; Drew Hess, LB, Senior, Edwardsville, KS; Jonathan Krystiniak, DL, Junior, Granville, MI.

SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE –

Michael Coppock, RB, Sophomore, Edmond, OK; Ryan Molz, WR, Senior, Kiowa, KS; Logan Wyrick, TE, Sophomore, Haviland, KS; Amos Dailey, OL, Senior, The Woodlands, TX; Tony Hanson, LB, Senior, Enid, OK; Damon Brown, LB, Senior, Houston, TX; Blake Ridgway, DL, Sophomore, Kiowa, KS; Grant Taylor, DL, Senior, Houston, TX; Davion Mitchell, KICK RETURNER, Senior, Gainesville, FL.

STERLING COLLEGE –

Gabe Eliserio, DB , Senior, Phoenix, AZ; Brent Schneider, DB, Junior, Sterling, KS; Justin Hejny, LB, Sophomore, Olmitz, KS; Austin Kingsbury, LB, Sophomore, Smith Center, KS; Quinten Burgess, DL, Sophomore, Wyoming, MI.

TABOR COLLEGE –

Jay Medellin, WR, Sophomore, Pasadena, TX; Darrin Fisher, OL, Junior, Englewood, CO; Sean Retting, DB, JR, Colorado Springs, CO; Kyle Bassinger, LB, Sophomore, Pretty Prairie, KS; Lance Baar, DL, Senior, Joes, CO; Derrik Martinez, P, Senior, Foothill Ranch, CA.

UNIVERSITY OF SAINT MARY –

Charles Lee, WR, Junior, Colorado Springs, CO; Matt Tatro, OL, Junior, Wichita, KS; Carlos Navarro, OL, Junior, Laredo, TX; Nathan Helvey, OL, Freshman, Greenfield, MO; Sam Ritter, DB, Junior, Woodland, WA; Gideon Anderson, LB, Freshman, Lawson, MO; Fred Gamble, DL, Junior, Los Angeles, CA.