After another tough season, the Cedar Park Christian Eagle football team got some recognition at the recent 1A/2B Nisqually All-League meeting.
After putting up more than 3,500 yards offensively this year, five players were honored:
• Second-team center: Erik Lund, a 6-foot-3, 175-pound junior anchored the offensive line and made all the strong-side protection calls in Cedar Park’s hurry-up, no-huddle offense.
• Second-team tackle: Josh Starbard, a 6-3, 215-pound senior was a two-way starter and one of the best linemen on the field.
• Second-team wide receiver: Riley O’Regan, a 6-0, 165-pound junior in his second year caught 43 passes for 625 yards and three touchdowns. He had two games with 100-plus receiving yards.
• Second-team running back: Zach Dinsmore, a 6-1, 170-pound junior in his first year ran the ball 166 times for 990 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also accounted for six two-point conversions.
• Second-team tight end: Eddie Moldovan, a 5-10, 170-pound senior was the second-leading receiver on the team. He caught 23 passes for 380 yards and three touchdowns. He also carried the ball 13 times for 60 yards.
On defense, two Cedar Park athletes were honored:
• Second-team linebacker: Dalton Combs, a 5-9, 155-pound sophomore was the only sophomore on offense or defense to make the all-league team. Combs was second in the league in total tackles (76), third in solo tackles (43), forced three fumbles, recovered five fumbles and finished with one sack and one interception on the season.
• Second-team defensive back: Zac Boeckel, a 5-11, 160-pound senior totaled 28 tackles, had two interceptions and two fumble recoveries. He led the league in passes defended (12) and only allowed one play of greater than 20 yards and only one touchdown.
Honorable Mention:
• Quarterback: Justin Girgus, a 5-11, 175-pound junior passed for 1,725 yards and accounted for 14 total touchdowns (passing and running). He set seven school records, threw for 315-plus yards in two different games and scored on 10 two-point conversions. He also rushed for 156 yards on the season.
• Defensive line: Austin Donnel, a 6-4, 220-pound junior totaled 47 tackles and four sacks. He also eight tackles for loss.
• Defensive line: Andy Thomas, a 6-1, 210-pound sophomore had 26 tackles and four sacks in just seven games this season.
• Linebacker: Moldovan had 32 tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries
“I’m really proud of our guys, obviously,” said coach Craig Shetterly. “They exemplified great Christian character throughout the season. They learned a lot about themselves. These guys in particular really bought into our philosophy and scheme, and they thrived in it. More importantly, they learned how to deal with adversity and rely on each other, their families and, ultimately, God to succeed.”
