UT Permian Basin quarterback Kenny Hrncir was named Offensive Player of the Year and Central Washington safety Tanner Volk was named Defensive Player of the Year to highlight the Lone Star Conference’s postseason football awards, it was announced on Thursday (Nov. 16).
Hrncir, a graduate student who is from Needville, Texas, won the “J.W. Rollins Award” by throwing for a league-high 30 touchdowns and running for eight more scores. He led the conference with 303.18 yards per game – nearly 100 more than anyone else. He threw for 2,725 yards and had nine games with multiple TD passes.
Volk, a junior from Portland, Ore., won the J.V. Sikes Award after leading all levels of NCAA with 11 interceptions. Volk, who had four games with two picks and retuned one INT for a TD, also made 100 tackles – a top 3 rank in the LSC. Volk also led the league with 15 passes defended.
More individual awards on the offensive side of the ball included Central Washington’s Tyler Flanagan (12 TDs) being named Offensive Back of the Year, UT Permian Basin’s Jeremiah Cooley (eight TDs) winning Receiver of the Year, Angelo State’s Noah Plsek claiming Offensive Lineman of the Year and Eastern New Mexico receiver Andre Jones (seven TDs) being named Offensive Freshman of the Year.
On defense, UT Permian Basin’s Dominique Varela (4.5 sacks) won Defensive Lineman of the Year, while teammate Hayden Kelly (107 tackles) took Linebacker of the Year honors. Texas A&M-Kingsville’s Amos Coleman (three INTs) was named Defensive Back of the Year. The Defensive Freshman of the Year award was shared by Texas A&M-Kingsville lineman Eti-Iny Basssey and Western New Mexico inside linebacker Cole Lalama.
West Texas A&M senior inside linebacker Jimmy Harrison (100 tackles) was named Newcomer of the Year.
Hrncir, Volk, Flanagan, Cooley, Plsek, Jones, Kelly and Coleman were all First Team All-Conference selections. Coleman was also a Second Team pick at return specialist.
UT Permian Basin first-year head coach Kris McCullough was named Coach of the Year after guiding the Falcons to the LSC championship with an 8-0 record in league play.
Overall, 125 student-athletes were honored by the all-conference program, which also included honorable mention selections. The awards are voted on by the league’s head coaches.
2023 LSC FOOTBALL ALL-CONFERENCE AWARDS
SPECIAL AWARDS
Offensive Player of the Year (J.W. Rollins Award): Kenny Hrncir, UT Permian Basin
Offensive Back of the Year: Tyler Flanagan, Central Washington
Receiver of the Year: Jeremiah Cooley, UT Permian Basin
Offensive Lineman of the Year: Noah Plsek, Angelo State
Offensive Freshman of the Year: Andre Jones, Eastern New Mexico
Defensive Player of the Year (J.V. Sikes Award): Tanner Volk, Central Washington
Defensive Lineman of the Year: Dominique Varela, UT Permian Basin
Linebacker of the Year: Hayden Kelly, UT Permian Basin
Defensive Back of the Year: Amos Coleman, Texas A&M-Kingsville
Co-Defensive Freshman of the Year: Eti-Ini Bassey, Texas A&M-Kingsville; Cole Lalama, Western New Mexico
Newcomer of the Year: Jimmy Harrison, West Texas A&M
Coach of the Year: Kris McCullough, UT Permian Basin
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
Player Team Pos. Yr. Hometown
| Noah Plsek |
Angelo State |
OG |
Jr. |
West, Texas |
| Kingston Grey |
Central Washington |
OG |
So. |
Mead, Wash. |
| Connor Fisher |
Angelo State |
OT |
Jr. |
Willis, Texas |
| Kevaughnte McGowan |
Texas A&M-Kingsville |
OT |
Jr. |
Arlington, Texas |
| Trey Hempstead |
Midwestern State |
C |
Sr. |
Plano, Texas |
| Matt Zubiate |
UT Permian Basin |
TE |
Gr. |
El Paso, Texas |
| Jeremiah Cooley |
UT Permian Basin |
WR |
Jr. |
Big Springs, Texas |
| Zorhan Rideaux |
Angelo State |
WR |
Jr. |
Houston, Texas |
| Kyle Bradford |
Angelo State |
WR |
Jr. |
Prosper, Texas |
| Andre Jones |
Eastern New Mexico |
WR |
Fr. |
San Antonio, Texas |
| Kenny Hrncir |
UT Permian Basin |
QB |
Gr. |
Needville, Texas |
| Tyler Flannagan |
Central Washington |
RB |
So. |
Woodland, Wash. |
| Devin Cross |
Midwestern State |
RB |
So. |
Pflugerville, Texas |
| Elijah Zeh |
Eastern New Mexico |
FB |
Fr. |
Burleson, Texas |
| Ritse Vaes |
Midwestern State |
PK |
Jr. |
Leuven, Texas |
| Andrew Pitts |
Angelo State |
RS |
Jr. |
McKinney, Texas |
| Brayden Wilcox |
Angelo State |
AP |
So. |
San Angelo, Texas |
FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
Player Team Pos. Yr. Hometown
| Layton English |
Angelo State |
DT |
Gr. |
Mount Belvieu, Texas |
| Xavier Henderson |
Texas A&M-Kingsville |
DT |
Jr. |
Houston, Texas |
| Ezrah Thibodeaux |
Texas A&M-Kingsville |
DE |
Gr. |
Houston, Texas |
| Amieh Williams |
Angelo State |
DE |
Jr. |
Houston, Texas |
| Hayden Kelly |
UT Permian Basin |
ILB |
Gr. |
Magnolia, Texas |
| Eric Rascoe |
Angelo State |
ILB |
Jr. |
San Antonio, Texas |
| Caden Ochoa |
Texas A&M-Kingsville |
OLB |
Gr. |
Bakersfield, Calif. |
| Isaiah Abraham |
Western Oregon |
OLB |
Sr. |
Independence, Ore. |
| Patrick Rogers |
Central Washington |
CB |
Sr. |
Tacoma, Wash. |
| Andrew Pitts |
Angelo State |
CB |
Jr. |
McKinney, Texas |
| Tanner Volk |
Central Washington |
S |
Jr. |
Portland, Ore. |
| Amos Coleman |
Texas A&M-Kingsville |
S |
Gr. |
Houston, Texas |
| K’Hari Watson |
Angelo State |
S |
Sr. |
Keller, Texas |
| Cade Fuller |
Angelo State |
P |
Jr. |
Fountain Valley, Calif. |
| Thomas Johnson |
Western Oregon |
DS |
Jr. |
Reno, Nev. |
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
| Zach Zamora |
Midwestern State |
OG |
Sr. |
Houston, Texas |
| Andrew Johnson |
UT Permian Basin |
OG |
So. |
Glen Ellyn, Ill. |
| Anthony Wright |
UT Permian Basin |
OT |
Gr. |
Midwest City, Okla. |
| Tommy McKedy |
Western Oregon |
OT |
Jr. |
Scappose, Ore. |
| Slade Edwards |
Central Washington |
C |
So. |
Yelm, Wash. |
| Shakell Brown |
West Texas A&M |
TE |
Sr. |
Vitorville, Calif. |
| Ben Patterson |
UT Permian Basin |
WR |
So. |
Fort Worth, Texas |
| Jeremiah Hartfield |
Western New Mexico |
WR |
Sr. |
Montbello, Calif. |
| Darius Morison |
Central Washington |
WR |
Jr. |
Puyallup, Wash. |
| Laquan Wells |
UT Permian Basin |
WR |
Jr. |
Idabel, Okla. |
| Gerald Gardner |
Angelo State |
QB |
Gr. |
Houston, Texas |
| Dominique Loggins |
Western Oregon |
RB |
Jr. |
Tualatin, Ore. |
| Austin Bacher |
Western Oregon |
RB |
Sr. |
Murrieta, Calif. |
| Kaiden Hammond |
Central Washington |
FB |
Sr. |
Bonney Lake, Wash. |
| Bradley Larson |
Angelo State |
PK |
Jr. |
Prosper, Texas |
| Amos Coleman |
Texas A&M-Kingsville |
RS |
Gr. |
Houston, Texas |
SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
| Dominique Varela |
UT Permian Basin |
DT |
Sr. |
El Paso, Texas |
| Victor Idusuyi |
UT Permian Basin |
DT |
So. |
Dickinson, Texas |
| Noa Aluesi |
Western Oregon |
DE |
Sr. |
Portland, Ore. |
| Frank Mulipola |
UT Permian Basin |
DE |
So. |
Pago Pago, American Samoa |
| JT Cavender |
West Texas A&M |
ILB |
Jr. |
Midlothian, Texas |
| Joshua Booker Brown |
Angelo State |
ILB |
Sr. |
Houston, Texas |
| Jalon Rocquemore |
UT Permian Basin |
OLB |
Jr. |
McKinney, Texas |
| Koby King |
West Texas A&M |
OLB |
So. |
Houston, Texas |
| Kason McCullough-Cooper |
Angelo State |
CB |
Gr. |
Dallas, Texas |
| Kamren Amao |
UT Permian Basin |
CB |
So. |
Cypress, Texas |
| Jordan McKinney |
Angelo State |
S |
Jr. |
Waco, Texas |
| Peyton Shaw |
Midwestern State |
S |
So. |
Savannah, Texas |
| Talon Sanders |
Eastern New Mexico |
S |
Jr. |
Roswell, N.M. |
| Dan Stewart |
Central Washington |
P |
So. |
Ferndale, Wash. |
| Clinton Welborn |
Western. New Mexico |
DS |
So. |
Soccoro, N.M. |
HONORABLE MENTION
| Juan Quezada |
Texas A&M-Kingsville |
OG |
Jr. |
Austin, Texas |
| Troy Billman |
Texas A&M-Kingsville |
OG |
Sr. |
Donna, Texas |
| Keating Hinkley |
Western Oregon |
OG |
Jr. |
Portland, Ore. |
| Christian Griego |
Eastern New Mexico |
OG |
So. |
Los Lunas, N.M. |
| Hunter St. John |
Eastern New Mexico |
OT |
Gr. |
Clovis, N.M. |
| Jax Andrews |
West Texas A&M |
OT |
Fr. |
Schertz, Texas |
| Julio Cuello |
Texas A&M-Kingsville |
C |
Gr. |
Edinburg, Texas |
| Bailey Adair |
Eastern New Mexico |
C |
Jr. |
Gatesville, Texas |
| Walker Ring |
Texas A&M-Kingsville |
TE |
Gr. |
La Vernia, Texas |
| Jace Martin |
Eastern New Mexico |
TE |
Jr. |
Midlothian, Texas |
| Deon Cook |
UT Permian Basin |
WR |
Jr. |
Chicago, Ill. |
| Nate Dantley |
Texas A&M-Kingsville |
WR |
Gr. |
Tampa, Fla. |
| Brenden Hodge |
Western Oregon |
WR |
Jr. |
Los Angeles, Calif. |
| Keyvaun Eady |
Western Oregon |
WR |
So. |
Beaverton, Ore. |
| Kenneth Redd Jr. |
West Texas A&M |
WR |
Sr. |
Detroit, Mich. |
| Anthony Flores |
Western New Mexico |
WR |
Fr. |
Casa Grande, Ariz. |
| Devin Larsen |
Western New Mexico |
QB |
Jr. |
Gilbert, Ariz. |
| Mario Sanchez |
Eastern New Mexico |
QB |
So. |
Denver City, Texas |
| Kory Harris |
UT Permian Basin |
RB |
So. |
Fort Worth, Texas |
| Nemier Herod |
UT Permian Basin |
RB |
Jr. |
Teague, Texas |
| CJ Odom |
Texas A&M-Kingsville |
RB |
Sr. |
Compton, Calif. |
| Christian Anderson |
Texas A&M-Kingsville |
RB |
Gr. |
Cypress, Texas |
| Jonathan Watson |
Eastern New Mexico |
RB |
Jr. |
Inglewood, Calif. |
| Jalen March |
Midwestern State |
RB |
So. |
Fort Worth, Texas |
| Kade Hustler |
Western Oregon |
FB |
Jr. |
Beaverton, Ore. |
| Kelby Hickerson |
Midwestern State |
FB |
So. |
Austin, Texas |
| Brock Johnson |
UT Permian Basin |
FB |
Jr. |
Cedar Park, Texas |
| Roger Hagan |
Texas A&M-Kingsville |
FB |
Jr. |
Houston, Texas |
| Josh Jones |
Central Washington |
PK |
Jr. |
Tampa, Fla. |
| Robert Nora |
Eastern New Mexico |
RS |
Fr. |
Clovis, N.M. |
| Tyler Sweet |
West Texas A&M |
RS |
Gr. |
Rialto, Calif. |
| Michael Nash |
Midwestern State |
DT |
Sr. |
Wichita Falls, Texas |
| Joe Northcutt |
Western Oregon |
DT |
So. |
Klamath Falls, Ore. |
| Josiah Cochran |
Central Washington |
DT |
Jr. |
Vancouver, Wash. |
| Doug Brooks |
Texas A&M-Kingsville |
DT |
So. |
Shiner, Texas |
| Elden Titania |
UT Permian Basin |
DE |
Sr. |
Pago Pago, American Samoa |
| Michael Gary |
Midwestern State |
DE |
Jr. |
Fort Meyers, Fla. |
| Khristian Lee |
Midwestern State |
DE |
Sr. |
Lewisville, Texas |
| Gio Antonini |
Western Oregon |
DE |
Jr. |
Petaluma, Calif. |
| Demarcus Hendricks |
Texas A&M-Kingsville |
DE |
So. |
San Antonio, Texas |
| Isaac Clark |
Central Washington |
DE |
So. |
Puyallup, Wash. |
| Jimmy Harrison |
West Texas A&M |
ILB |
Sr. |
Hobbs, N.M. |
| Brett Accimus |
Central Washington |
ILB |
Sr. |
Woodinville, Wash. |
| Quinterrius Hargrave |
Midwestern State |
ILB |
Sr. |
Mesquite, Texas |
| Cole Lalama |
Western New Mexico |
ILB |
Fr. |
Queen Creek, Ariz. |
| Maurice Perkins |
Midwestern State |
OLB |
Sr. |
Allen, Texas |
| Dominic Wieburg |
Central Washington |
OLB |
Jr. |
Sammamish, Wash. |
| Malcom Liufau |
Western Oregon |
OLB |
So. |
Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Keon Clary |
Texas A&M-Kingsville |
CB |
Sr. |
West Columbia, S.C. |
| Jaylen Shaw |
Midwestern State |
CB |
Jr. |
Savannah, Texas |
| Jeff Lavarin |
Texas A&M-Kingsville |
CB |
Sr. |
Neptune, N.J. |
| Jaylen Clay |
Central Washington |
CB |
Jr. |
Tumwater, Wash. |
| Jyrei Gamble |
Western New Mexico |
S |
Fr. |
Maricopa, Ariz. |
| Darian Mayberry |
Texas A&M-Kingsville |
S |
Jr. |
Floresville, Texas |
| Dillon Bredesen |
Texas A&M-Kingsville |
P |
Jr. |
Cantonment, Fla. |
| Seth Ford |
West Texas A&M |
P |
So. |
Round Rock, Texas |
| Francisco Moreno Gonzalez |
Eastern New Mexico |
P |
Gr. |
Monterrey Mexico |
| Diego Gonzalez |
Midwestern State |
P |
Jr. |
Silsbee, Texas |
| Jordan Estes |
Texas A&M-Kingsville |
DS |
Gr. |
Dallas, Texas |
| Grant Gensemer |
UT Permian Basin |
DS |
Jr. |
Houston, Texas |
| Collin Haynes |
Midwestern State |
DS |
So. |
Pilot Point, Texas |
| Dillon Hein |
Eastern New Mexico |
DS |
So. |
Las Cruces, N.M. |