Jan 4, 2023 11:50:00 AM
Morehead, Ken –– Morehead State Football has awarded five of the program’s Team of the Season awards. Awards include superlatives in offense, defense, special teams, all-around athletes, and academics.
Phil Sims’ Most Valuable Offensive Player is James LewisRunning from Hillside, New Jersey, sophomore Louis became a viable threat in run games, including three 100-plus-yard games, and was named to the Second Team All-Pioneers League. He had a team-high 780 yards on 131 carries and 114 receiving yards on 13 catches. Louis scored six rushing touchdowns and rushed for a career-high 195 yards and two points in a breakout game at Dayton. He played games and gained a total of 409 yards in his last three games.
Dave Haverdick Defensive MVP is Cooper KrezekA junior safety from Kansas City, Missouri, he was ranked among the PFL’s top stoppers. He finished with 100 total tackles to lead the team. Krezek was also a disruptor elsewhere, leading the team with eight tackles, with six pass breakups and three fumble recoveries. blocked two kicks. Krezek was named an Honorable Mention All-PFL.
John Christopher Special Teams MVP Jihad McCallA redshirt freshman defensive back from Jersey City, New Jersey, McCall was rarely included on punt return teams. He led the entire FCS in blocked punts and got four opponent punts. That figure put him one below Morehead state record and his FCS record for one season. Defensively, McCall also had a total of 27 tackles and an interception.
Appeal Academic Award Yaxen SpearsA sophomore offensive lineman from Plainfield, Indiana, Spears averaged 338 yards per contest for MSU, played and started every game, and earned an Honorable Mention All-PFL. He played center and guard during the season, posting a solid 82% on a very demanding grading system.In the classroom, he earned his 4.0 GPA, perfect in accounting.
Mike Gottfried C3 Award preston tonerTonner, a redshirt sophomore linebacker from Murrieta, California, ranked third on the team with a 3.66 GPA for the semester and 67 total tackles. He also lost by 3.5 tackles and forced two fumbles. Toner has been involved in many of his service initiatives on the team’s campus and community during his time at MSU.