The 2015 Northern Lights Conference Football All-Conference Awards have been released and are dominated by the Soldotna Stars and Kenai Kardinals.
Offensive Player of the Year: Kenai’s Andrew Welborn
Defensive Player of the Year: SoHi’s Trevor Walden
Lineman of the Year: Kenai’s Zack Kozickowski
Head Coach of the Year: Kenai’s John Marquez
Assistant Coach of the Year: SoHi’s Eric Pomerleau
Northern Lights Conference: First-team selections
Offense
Quarterback – Andreas Carros, Kodiak. Halfback – Kristian Palaniuk, Soldotna; Chase Ferris, Palmer; Andrew Wellborn, Kenai Central. Fullback – Mason Prior, Soldotna. Wide receiver – Nick Daniels, Palmer; Tyler Wietfeld, Kodiak. Tight end – Trevor Walden, Soldotna. Tackle – Kyle Marcuson, Soldotna; Kordell Pilllans, Kodiak. Guard – Zach Koziczkowski, Kenai Central; Austin Crowder, Soldotna. Center – Dalton Best, Soldotna.
Defense
Outside linebacker – Austin Crowder, Soldotna; Nick Daniels, Palmer. Inside linebackers – Kristian Palaniuk, Soldotna; Wendell Tuisaula, Soldotna; Andrew Wellborn, Kenai Central. Defensive back – Vanu Mose, Palmer; Shaun Walton, Kodiak; Dylan Simons, Soldotna. Interior lineman – Zach Koziczkowski, Kenai Central; Kyle Marcuson, Soldotna; Trevor Walden, Soldotna; Sage Hill, Soldotna; Kordell Pillans, Kodiak.
Special teams
Long snapper – Adrian Gomez, Soldotna. Kicker — Johnny Smithwick, Soldotna. Return specialist – Jesse Littrell, Soldotna. Punter — Giovani Martinez, Kodiak. Utility player – Zack Tuttle, Kenai Central.
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