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Crimson Storm Football Earns All-GAC Honors

SNU shines on the field and in the classroom this season

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. - The Great American Conference announced its All-GAC Football teams, while Southern Nazarene picked up multiple honors for the 2024 season.

Dalen Smith, senior tight end, earned a spot on the All-GAC Third Team after an impressive season. Smith played in 10 of 11 games, racking up 225 receiving yards with an average of 17.3 yards per catch. He also added 3 touchdowns to the Crimson Storm's scoring efforts.  

Junior wide receiver Donald May also secured a spot on the All-GAC Third Team. May played in just five games after battling an injury, but made his mark with 186 rushing yards and 1 touchdown. He also contributed 37 receiving yards, showcasing his versatility on the field.  

Senior offensive lineman Zach Cizek earned All-GAC Third Team honors after a consistent season. Cizek played and started in all 11 games, playing a pivotal role on the SNU offensive line leading to a successful running game for the Storm in 2024.

Joining Cizek on the All-GAC Third Team, senior offensive lineman David Morales also played and started in all 11 games this year. Morales contributed significantly to the team's offensive success with his dominance up front.

Senior defensive end David Omosigho made the All-GAC Third Team after a solid season. He recorded 1 interception to go alongside his 34 total tackles on the season. Omosigho also notched three sacks making him a threat for any offense.

Junior inside linebacker Carter Brock had a standout season, earning him a spot on the All-GAC Third Team. Brock finished third in the GAC with 38 solo tackles, 57 assists, and 95 total tackles. He averaged 8.6 tackles per game and contributed 8.0 tackles for loss. Brock also posted 2 interceptions, 1 blocked kick, and 1 sack while playing in all 11 games.  

Senior punter Adam Atwell landed on the All-GAC Third Team after a strong season. Atwell played all 11 games, punting 57 times for 2,428 yards, with an average of 42.6 yards per punt. He ranked fifth in the GAC for punting  and went a perfect 4-for-4 on kicks for extra points.  

Sophomore kicker Kameron Van Prooyen also earned Third Team honors. Van Prooyen was a standout for the Storm, going 8-10 on field goals and 21-21 on extra points. He led the team in kickoffs, with 28 kicks for 1,539 yards and an average of 55.0 yards, including 13 touchbacks. He finished the season ranked sixth in the GAC for field goals. Van Prooyen also tied a conference and school record with four made field goals against Ouachita Baptist.

Freshman redshirt Dezmond Williams wrapped up the Third Team honors for the Crimson Storm. Williams shined on special teams with 11 punt returns for 206 yards, averaging 18.7 yards per return, and scoring 1 touchdown.  
 
SNU also excelled in academics this season. Kendall Robertson and Brock Singleton were recognized as GAC Elite Scholar Student-Athletes. 

The Crimson Storm also had numerous players named to the GAC Academic Honor Roll, including Aaron Bacewicz, Kaden Barron, Nick Blanchard, Carter Brock, Braxton Burd, Zachary Cizek, Karson Coleman, Anthony Cox,Tanner Dawes, Bryson Evans, Carson Hendrix, Rylan Johnson, Rylan Lerma, Alex Macias, Donald May, Kobe Nichols, and Jason Quintanilla.  

Southern Nazarene's football team wrapped up the 2024 season with great efforts both on the field and in the classroom and will now set their sights on the 2025 season.
 
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Players Mentioned

Adam Atwell

#49 Adam Atwell

K/P
6' 1"
Sophomore
Aaron Bacewicz

#70 Aaron Bacewicz

OL
6' 4"
Redshirt Sophomore
Nick Blanchard

#33 Nick Blanchard

DL
6' 0"
Junior
Zach Cizek

#65 Zach Cizek

OL
6' 1"
Junior
Anthony Cox

#85 Anthony Cox

TE
6' 3"
Redshirt Freshman
Bryson Evans

#16 Bryson Evans

QB
6' 0"
Redshirt Sophomore
Carson Hendrix

#16 Carson Hendrix

QB
5' 10"
Sophomore
Rylan Johnson

#41 Rylan Johnson

DB
5' 10"
Sophomore
Alex Macias

#54 Alex Macias

LB
5' 11"
Sophomore
Donald May

#17 Donald May

WR
5' 10"
Redshirt Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Adam Atwell

#49 Adam Atwell

6' 1"
Sophomore
K/P
Aaron Bacewicz

#70 Aaron Bacewicz

6' 4"
Redshirt Sophomore
OL
Nick Blanchard

#33 Nick Blanchard

6' 0"
Junior
DL
Zach Cizek

#65 Zach Cizek

6' 1"
Junior
OL
Anthony Cox

#85 Anthony Cox

6' 3"
Redshirt Freshman
TE
Bryson Evans

#16 Bryson Evans

6' 0"
Redshirt Sophomore
QB
Carson Hendrix

#16 Carson Hendrix

5' 10"
Sophomore
QB
Rylan Johnson

#41 Rylan Johnson

5' 10"
Sophomore
DB
Alex Macias

#54 Alex Macias

5' 11"
Sophomore
LB
Donald May

#17 Donald May

5' 10"
Redshirt Sophomore
WR