“It’s very deserving,” said Panthers’ head coach Casey Coulter.
Randy Haley – First Team All-Conference
Headlining the Panthers’ all-conference selectees was junior running back/linebacker Randy Haley.
In addition to leading the Panthers in rushing with 898 yards and 11 touchdowns, Haley contributed as a pass catcher, registering 144 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns.
On the defensive side of the ball, Haley was also impressive, registering a team-leading 93 tackles to go along with three fumble recoveries and two interceptions.
“I had a lot of success, but a lot of it was due to my line,” said Haley.
Jonathan Walck – All-Conference Honorable Mention
Leading the Panthers from the quarterback position, junior Jonathan Walck enjoyed a solid season, passing for 847 yards and nine touchdowns and rushing for 563 yards and five touchdowns.
David Skaggs – All-Conference Honorable Mention
One of four Panthers’ sophomores selected to the all-conference team, linebacker David Skaggs anchored a much-improved Panthers’ defense.
Second on the team with 88 tackles, Skaggs also had three interceptions and two receiving touchdowns.
“It’s a lot of hard work and dedication paying off,” said Skaggs.
Austin Bayles – All-Conference Honorable Mention
One of the Panthers bright young stars, sophomore Austin Bayles contributed on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball.
As a receiver, Bayles had 198 receiving yards and two touchdowns. As a defensive back, Bayles registered four interceptions and one fumble recovery.
Ryan Gurney – All-Conference Honorable Mention
A sparkplug on both sides of the ball, sophomore Ryan Gurney recorded 306 yards receiving, three receiving touchdowns, 69 total tackles and a team leading six interceptions.
“I just try to play hard and play for our team,” said Gurney.
Victor Perez – All-Conference Honorable Mention
A stalwart on the Panthers’ offensive and defensive lines, sophomore Victor Perez registered 53 total tackles on the season. “I’m going to work on technique and speed,” said Perez.