5 Griffs, 6 Bearcats Make All-MIAA 1st Team

(KANSAS CITY, Mo.) A record-setting season for Missouri Western senior running back Michael Hill earns him MIAA Offensive Player of the Year honors.

Hill was joined by defensive back Michael Jordan, MIAA Freshman of the Year, and Jerry Partridge, MIAA Coach of the Year, as Griffons headlining the season's All-MIAA Football team.

The former Central Indian back rushed for 1,809 yards, a single-season record at Missouri Western, and 14 touchdowns during his senior campaign.

Jerris Evans is the only other Griff to become the offensive player of the year. He won it in 2001.

Partridge led Missouri Western to its first 10-win season in program history, its first outright MIAA Title, and is hosting back-to-back NCAA National Playoff games.

It is his second time bringing in the coach of the year honor. He also shared it in 2000 with Mel Tjeerdsma.

Jordan led Western with 3 interceptions, 2 taken back for touchdowns, and also recorded 47 tackles during his freshman campaign.

Griffons on the All-MIAA 1st team include Hill, quarterback Travis Partridge, offensive lineman Macon Allan, and defensive linemen David Bass and Ben Pister.

Northwest offensive lineman Rod Williams made the 1st team offense after anchoring the highest scoring unit in the conference.

Bearcat defensive lineman Travis Chappelear, linebacker Collin Debuysere and defensive back Nate DeJong earned All-MIAA 1st team honors after leading a defense that ranked 3rd in the country giving up 12.9 points per game.

Northwest's kicker and punter, Todd Adolf and Kyle Goodburn, also landed spots on the 1st team.

MIAA Offensive Player of the Year - Michael Hill, RB, Missouri Western

MIAA Defensive Player of the Year - Brandon Williams, DL, Missouri Southern

MIAA Special Teams Player of the Year - John Brown, KR/PR, Pittsburg State

MIAA Freshman of the Year - Michael Jordan, DB, Missouri Western

MIAA Coach of the Year - Jerry Partridge, Missouri Western

 

First Team (Offense)

QB - Travis Partridge, Missouri Western

RB - Michael Hill, Missouri Western

RB - Joshua Birmingham, Central Oklahoma

WR - Shjuan Richardson, Emporia State

WR - John Brown, Pittsburg State

TE/FB - Adam Shiltz, Emporia State

OL - Steve Dieckhaus, Washburn

OL - Cody Holland, Pittsburg State

OL - Macon Allan, Missouri Western

OL - Rod Williams, Northwest Missouri

OL - Logan Freeman, Central Missouri
K - Todd Adolf, Northwest Missouri
KR/PR - John Brown, Pittsburg State

 

First Team (Defense)

DL - David Bass, Missouri Western

DL - Ben Pister, Missouri Western

DL - Brandon Williams, Missouri Southern ^

DL - Travis Chappelear, Northwest Missouri

LB - Ben Carlson, Emporia State

LB - Nate Dreiling, Pittsburg State

LB - Collin DeBuysere, Northwest Missouri

DB - O'Hara Fluellen, Lincoln

DB - Richie Schumaker, Truman

DB - Pierre Desir, Lindenwood

DB - Nate DeJong, Northwest Missouri

P - Kyle Goodburn, Northwest Missouri
^= Unanimous Selection

 

Second Team (Offense)

QB - Tyler Eckenrode, Emporia State

RB - Joel Rockmore, Northeastern State

RB -  Denodus O'Bryant, Lindenwood

WR - Dallas Grier, Truman

WR - Tyler Shaw, Northwest Missouri

TE/FB - Tore' Hurst, Washburn

OL - John Rouse, Fort Hays State

OL - Lance Uhles, Emporia State

OL - Colt Schulte, Missouri Western

OL - Michael Bowie, Northeastern State

OL - Cole Manhart, Nebraska-Kearney

K - Taylor Anderson, Missouri Western

KR/PR - Jordan Simmons, Northwest Missouri

 

Second Team (Defense)

DL - Patrick Blackwell, Truman

DL - Herbert Byrd, Central Oklahoma

DL - Gus Toca, Pittsburg State

DL - David Bax, Central Missouri

DL - LaTavious Davis, Central Missouri

LB - Langston Jones, Northeastern State

LB - Jameson Manuma, Southwest Baptist

LB - D.J. Gnader, Northwest Missouri

DB - Chris Poston, Emporia State

DB - Shane Simpson, Missouri Western

DB - Sam Kuck, Nebraska-Kearney

DB - Brandon Dixon, Northwest Missouri

P - Matt Jordan, Central Missouri

P - Eric Phillips, Truman  
Five defensive lineman and two punters due to tie in the voting

 

Honorable Mention

Central Missouri - Colter Smith, Quarterback; Ronrei Lloyd, Wide Receiver; LaVance Taylor, Running Back; David Cannon, Tight End; Mark Schroeder; Joe Carter, Linebacker; Patrick Lewis, Defensive Back.

Central Oklahoma - Adrian Nelson, Quarterback; Christian Hood, Wide Receiver; Cameron Pound, Offensive Line; Tyler Newton, Defensive Line; Sam Moses, Defensive Line; Adrian Shoecraft, Linebacker.

Fort Hays State - Cornelius Gallon, Wide Receiver; Grant Brown, Tight End; Josh Reese, Offensive Line; Layton Hickel, Linebacker; Michael Jordan, Defensive Back, Keke Paul, Defensive Back.

Emporia State - Ray Ray Davis, Wide Receiver; Dakota Hagler, Defensive Line; Jeff Richards, Linebacker; Jordan Sanders, Linebacker; Kevin Gaddis, Defensive Back; Derek Lohmann, Defensive Back.

Lincoln - Morris Henderson, Running Back; Maurice Woodard, Wide Receiver; Jerry Johnson, Offensive Line; Cecil Frison, Defensive Line; Daryl Blackmon, Defensive Line; Johnny Beautelus, Linebacker; Markuice Savage, Defensive Back; O'Hara Fluellen, Kick/Punt Returner.

Lindenwood - Andrew Helmick, Wide Receiver; Latham Johnson, Offensive Line; Matt Andreolli, Offensive Line; Malach Radigan, Defensive Line; Connor Harris, Linebacker; Cody Fogle, Defensive Back.

Missouri Southern - Kellen Cox, Quarterback; Landon Zerkel, Wide Receiver; Ne'Ronte Threatt, Running Back; Ryon Phillips, Defensive Line; Alex Wong, Linebacker; Devon Dace, Defensive Back.

Missouri Western - Kyle Knox, Wide Receiver; Tyron Crockum, Wide Receiver; Reggie Jordan, Tight End; Brian Chiles, Offensive Line; Michael Yardley, Offensive Line; Stephen Juergens, Linebacker; Ben Jackson, Defensive Back; Michael Jordan, Defensive Back.

Nebraska-Kearney - Matt Berry, Quarterback; Tommy Flanagan, Wide Receiver; Ricky Trinidad, Running Back; Pete Trausch, Offensive Line; Justin Thiel, Defensive Line; Dex Schwieger, Defensive Line.

Northeastern State - Johnny Deaton, Quarterback; Jermaine Sherman, Wide Receiver; Ethan James, Offensive Line; Victor Johnson, Defensive Back; Vernon Jones, Defensive Back; Drew Patton, Kicker.

Northwest Missouri - Trevor Adams, Quarterback; Jordan Simmons, Running Back; Vincent Defeo, Tight End; John Petroff, Offensive Line; Matt Longacre, Defensive Line; Travis Manning, Defensive Back; Clarke Snodgrass, Defensive Back.

Pittsburg State - Anthony Abenoja, Quarterback; Andrew Castaneda, Wide Receiver; Aaron Kolich, Offensive Line; Joe Uzzel, Defensive Line; Keeston Terry, Defensive Back; Jason Peete, Defensive Back.

Southwest Baptist - Derwyn Lauderdale, Wide Receiver; Caleb Butler, Offensive Line; Josh Caver, Defensive Line; Shaquille Shedd, Linebacker; Chris Muhammad, Defensive Back-Kick/Punt Returner; Evan Ray, Defensive Back.

Truman - Blake Holland, Offensive Line; Jeramey Dockery, Defensive Line; Michael Elliot, Defensive Back; Tremaine Millender, Defensive Back; Robert Gayden, Defensive Back; Derek Koon, Kicker.  

Washburn - Kyle Duncan, Offensive Line; Corey Walker, Defensive Line; Jayveri Kelly, Defensive Line; Bryce Atagi, Linebacker; Jahmil Taylor, Linebacker; Devon Connors, Linebacker; Willie Williams, Defensive Back; Aaron Hummert, Punter.