Rustlers Rack Up 19 SCFA All-National Central League Honors

Following the close of a historic 10-0 regular season by Golden West College, the Rustlers were rewarded with 19 Southern California Football Association (SCFA) All-National Central League honors.

The Central League champion Rustlers swept the top player awards as freshman wide receiver Tanner Schmidt was named the Central League's Offensive Player of the Year and sophomore linebacker Brandon Soleau was selected Defensive Player of the Year.

Schmidt closed the regular season with a league-leading 43 receptions and 11 receiving touchdowns while his 870 receiving yards ranked second. He also added a punt return touchdown, giving him 12 TDs on the year.

Soleau helped anchor an outstanding Golden West defense that allowed just 15.7 points per game during the regular season. Soleau totaled 77 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, and 2 interceptions, including an interception return for a touchdown.

The following Rustlers earned All-Central League honors for their outstanding contributions:

FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE
Center: Inoke Samita
TE: Will McKissick  
WR: Tanner Schmidt
RB: Aaron Mitchell

SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE
OL: LeeHanu Atuatasi
RB: Kendric Thomas
QB: Kauna'oa Kamakawiwo'ole
Utility: Iker Sarabia

FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE
DT: Javon Taylor
DT: Dallin Sauni
ILB: Brandon Soleau  
ILB: Josh Clark
OLB: Kruz Wheeler  
Safety: Nigel Mills  
CB: Drew Faulkner  

SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE
DT: Makai Sagiao  
DE: Kaleb McCutcheon