ROCK HILL, S.C. - The Lenoir-Rhyne football team has placed six individuals on this year's All-SAC team, as voted on by the conference coaches. 

Tye Roberson was awarded All-Conference First Team honors as a return specialist while defensive back Desmond Greene earned First Team Defense. Ryan Whetzel II, Rubens Joseph, and Songa Yates were name to the Second Team Offense, with James Ussery earning Second Team Defense. 

Roberson was a menace in the return game this season, leading Division II and setting a new school record with an average of 41.9 yards per kick return. He returned 12 total kicks this year for 503 yards. Three of those kicks were ran back for touchdowns, which tied him for the national lead. He had long returns of 98, 95, and 87 yards this season. Greene was the conference lead and tied for sixth nationally with five interceptions. The highlight of his season came when he tallied two interceptions and seven tackles in a 32-25 victory over Gulf South champions Valdosta State. He finished the season with 45 total tackles, six pass breakups, 1.5 TFL, and one fumble recovery. 

Whetzel II and Joseph have been staples of the Lenoir-Rhyne offensive line for four years, having won 37 games in the Bear uniform. This season they were a key part of an offensive line that paved the way for 18 rushing touchdowns and were one of just 14 teams across the country that didn't have a kick or punt blocked. Lenoir-Rhyne's top receiver, Yates finished the season with 47 receptions for 742 yards and seven touchdowns. His 82.4 yards per game were third in the SAC and his seven touchdowns were fourth. His 18 career receiving touchdowns places him fourth in Lenoir-Rhyne football history. Ussery led the Bears with eight pass breakups and was second with 60 total tackles. He finished the season with three tackles for loss, one interception, one QB hurry, and forced and recovered a fumble at Mars Hill. 

2025 ALL-SAC FOOTBALL TEAM

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
QB – Reed Charpia, Newberry
RB – Jordan Jackson, Emory & Henry
RB – Xavier Pugh, Wingate
RB – Jon Gullette, Mars Hill
WR – Jaylen Himes, Wingate
WR – Keith Desaussure, Newberry
WR – Charlie Guinade, Mars Hill
OL –   Avery Swinton, Catawba
OL –   Will Hart, Wingate
OL –   Davion Pyles, Newberry
OL –   Deshaun Sharp, Emory & Henry
OL –   Porfirio Acosta, Wingate
TE –  Caleb Lominac, Mars Hill
PK – Trace Butcher, Emory & Henry
LS – Everett McLaughlin, Wingate
RS – Tye Roberson, Lenoir-Rhyne

FIRST TEAM  DEFENSE
DL – Ean Rhea, Emory & Henry
DL – Mandjou Berte, Wingate
DL – Elihu Lipscomb, Wingate
DL – Sakarri Morrison, Mars Hill
LB – Cruz Temple, Carson-Newman
LB – Ryan Green, Wingate
LB –  Jamar Blandin, Newberry
OLB –  Evan Simons, Catawba
DB – Shawn Collins, Emory & Henry
DB – Champ Baker, Carson-Newman
DB – Desmond Greene, Lenoir-Rhyne
DB – Brandon Perry, Wingate
P –   Jake Marcantel, UVA Wise

SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
QB –  Preston Brown, Catawba
RB –  Kevin Lalin, Catawba
RB –  Daniel Thomas, UVA Wise
RB –  Bennett Galloway, Catawba
WR – Cam Peoples, Emory & Henry
WR – Songa Yates, Lenoir-Rhyne
WR – Bo Pryor, Catawba
OL –   Dallas Foard, Catawba
OL –   Jalen Brooks, Catawba
OL –   Kamron Burris, Anderson
OL –   Ryan Whetzel II, Lenoir-Rhyne
OL –   Rubens Joseph, Lenoir-Rhyne
TE – Jalen Brown, Catawba
PK – Caleb Bonesteel, Wingate
LS –  Brendan Shoaf, Carson-Newman
RS – Cam Peoples, Emory & Henry  

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
DL – Jonathen Cross, Wingate
DL – Jaydon Eason, Newberry
DL –  Martavis Mason, Carson-Newman
DL –  Joshua Gooding, Emory & Henry
LB –  Josiah Jeffery, Anderson
LB –   Steven Reid, Mars Hill
LB –  Jaquan Edwards, Wingate
OLB –  Mekhi Brown, Carson-Newman
DB – Chendrick Cann, Emory & Henry
DB – Nigel Gay, Catawba
DB – James Ussery, Lenoir-Rhyne
DB – Avery McFadden, Newberry
P –  Grayson Campbell, Carson-Newman   

Offensive Freshman of the Year
Jaylen Himes, Wingate
Offensive Player of the Year
Reed Charpia, Newberry
Defensive Freshman of the Year
Elihu Lipscomb, Wingate
Defensive Player of the Year
Ean Rhea, Emory & Henry
Jacobs Blocking Trophy
Avery Swinton, Catawba
Ken Sparks Coach of the Year
Todd Knight, Newberry