Five Wambdi, three Mustangs named to all-conference football team; four honorable mentions
AGENCY VILLAGE — Five Tiospa Zina and three McLaughlin players have been named to the 2023 All Nations Football Conference all-conference squad.
Tiospa Zina and McLaughlin play in the conference's B Division.
Senior quarterback DJ Renville, senior fullback-middle linebacker Maclovia Campbell, senior defensive back Thomas Anderson III, senior tight end Carvin Fish and senior linebacker Johnny Rivers each earned all-conference honors.
Honorable-mention selections include Tiospa Zina senior offensive lineman Timothy Peters and sophomore nose tackle Chaske Blue Horse.
All-Conference players for McLaughlin include senior offensive-defensive lineman Deven Medicine Crow, senior running back-linebacker Cassidy Demery and sophomore quarterback-linebacker John Eagle Jr. Senior tight end-safety Levyn White Bull and junior running back-linebacker Kaleb White Bull received honorable mention.
Other honorees, by school, include:
A Division
Todd County — Seniors Wakiyan Sa Selwyn, Stryder Yellow Eagle and Drake Espinoza; juniors Michael Rogers and Ty Valandra; and sophomore Aden Good Voice. Honorable mention: Seniors Kanye LeRoy and Chad Whirlwind Solider.
Pine Ridge — Senior Xavier Little; juniors Jesse Hagen, Dominic Ghost Bear and Anthony Steele; and sophomore Marvin Richard III. Honorable mention: Junior Kenny Pulliam and sophomore Chris Pulliam.
Winnebago (Neb.) — Seniors Antrell Harlan, Kaden Kennedy and Cashus Kearnes; and sophomore Jared Doxey. Honorable mention: Senior Santonia Nieman and Caden Brownrigg.
Cheyenne-Eagle Butte/Tiospaye Topa — Senior Tell Murray, junior Danah Driver and sophomore Austin Johnson. Honorable mention: Senior Brock Ducheneaux and sophomore Destinn Straighthead.
Standing Rock (N.D.) — Senior Mevlin Love Joy and junior Ryan Weddel. Honorable mention: Seniors Dillon Harsche and Thane Beheler.
Little Wound — Seniors Tatanka Catches Enemy and Tayvion Rooks. Honorable mention: Juniors Kinyan Catches Enemy and James Pratt.
St. Francis Indian School — Senior Cante Kills in Water and junior Ethan Spotted Tail. Honorable mention: Sophomores Julian Spotted Elk and Misun White Hat.
Red Cloud — Senior Tyrell Jumping Eagle and junior Josh Anderson. Honorable mention: Senior Anthony Brewer and sophomore Braylon Little.
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B Division
Lower Brule — Seniors Ethan Johnson, Marley Carpenter, Sid Walters Jr. and Cory Big Eagles; junior Lane Gray and sophomore Nate Middletent. Honorable mention: Junior Elliot LaRoche and freshman Sebastian Johnson.
Omaha (Neb.) Nation — Seniors Rylon Grant, Jonny Walker and Darrel Blackbird III; and junior Travis Phillips. Honorable mention: Senior Avander Parker and sophomore Kristin Cayou.
Crow Creek — Senior Kiron Thompson and junior Nick Drapeau. Honorable mention: Seniors Mikey Bernard and Lance Wind Jr.
Crazy Horse — Senior Noah Iron Horse and sophomore Dewayne Thunder Shield. Honorable mention: Juniors Bradley Martin and Larry Romero.
Flandreau Indian School — Junior Hunter Brave Bird and freshman Mathias Bursheim. Honorable mention: Junior Ryan Papakee and sophomore Zayden Wright.
Marty School — Seniors Shilo Stricker and Eugenio Ramos. Honorable mention: Junior Isaiah Keeble and Devante Ross.
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