North Central College Football Dominates with 8 All-America Selections
Key Points
- North Central College football team receives eight selections to the 2023 Associated Press NCAA Division III All-America Teams.
- First Team selections include running back Joe Saco, offensive linemen Jeske Maples and Jarod Thornton, wide receiver DeAngelo Hardy, and all-purpose player Joey Lombardi.
- Second Team selections include quarterback Luke Lehnen, defensive lineman Martin Egbo, and defensive back Julian Bell.
- North Central's offensive unit ranked first nationally in scoring offense and total offense, setting a new collegiate record for points scored.
- Quarterback Luke Lehnen awarded the Gagliardi Trophy and set new records for passing efficiency, yards per pass, and yards per completion.
- Defensive lineman Martin Egbo named the CCIW Defensive Student-Athlete of the Year and led the team in tackles for loss and quarterback sacks.
- The Cardinals finished the season with a 14-1 overall record and qualified for the Division III national championship game.
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