Posted: Nov 25, 2013
KANSAS CITY - Central Methodist had 13 players recognized when the 2013 All-Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC) Football Teams were announced Monday.
Six Central Methodist offensive players were honored by the conference office.
On the offensive line, senior Bo Amos, from Lee's Summit, Mo., was named to the first team. Junior Jake McSpadden, a native of Branson, Mo., and redshirt junior Alika Nonies-Lewis, from Mililani, Hawaii, were honorable mention picks. Amos has been a four-year starter at left tackle. McSpadden started two seasons at left guard before moving to right guard in 2013. Nonies-Lewis spent his first season in Fayette anchoring the line from the center position. All three players helped pave the way for an Eagles' offense that set new school single-season records for total offense (4,543 ) and first downs (238) while also ranking 12th in the NAIA in rushing yards per game (227.7).
Senior running back Maurice Coon was an honorable mention selection choice and ranked 41st in the nation with 772 yards on the ground. The Lakeland, Fla., product's 112 carries, 772 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns were all team highs. He was named HAAC Offensive Player of the Week on Sept. 16 for his play at Bethel (Kan.).
Junior wide receiver Paul Stevens and sophomore Jamall Williams were named honorable mention. Stevens, from Branson, Mo., led the team in receptions (41) and receiving yards (543), while Williams, who comes from Kansas City, hauled in a team-high eight touchdowns.
Six Central Methodist defensive players were recognized after a vote from the league's 10 head coaches.
On the defensive line, redshirt junior Hunter Kelley was a second-team selection, while sophomore Damien Stevens and senior Taylor Combs were voted honorable mention. Kelley, from Kirksville, Mo., tied for the team lead in sacks (2) and tackles for loss (8.5) and was tied for fifth with 51 total tackles. Stevens, a Piscataway, N.J., product, and Combs, from Tipton, Mo., each ranked 35th nationally with two forced fumbles.
At linebacker, sophomore Matt Harmon was selected to the third team, while redshirt junior Conner White was an honorable mention pick. Harmon, who comes from Kansas City, tied for the team lead with 68 total stops and 8.5 tackles for loss to go along with one sack, interception and fumble recovery. White, from Jefferson City, Mo., was third on the squad with 60 total tackles and was second with 7.5 tackles for loss.
Collin Teal was a third-team All-HAAC selection as cornerback. The junior from Fair Grove, Mo., registered 49 tackles, three tackles for loss, an interception and fumble recovery.
Senior punter Ryan Gifford, the lone Eagles' special teams' representative, was named honorable mention. The Fredericktown, Mo., native was 50th nationally in net punting (37.3).
Senior running back Cameron Fore of Benedictine (Kan.) was named both the HAAC Player of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year. Senior linebacker Joe Camacho of MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.) and junior defensive lineman Ty Phillips of Missouri Valley shared the Defensive Player of the Year award. Mike Grossner of Baker (Kan.) was chosen the Coach of the Year.
