LANCASTER, Pa. -- Ursinus' Tony Holden and Johns Hopkins' Matthew Konkol were named Players of the Year while JHU's Brad Paxton and the Ursinus coaching staff also garnered major awards to lead the 2024 All-Centennial Conference Football Team.
Holden, a senior running back for the Bears, was selected as Offensive Player of the Year after leading the Centennial with 1,257 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns this fall. Through 10 regular season games, Holden has averaged 6.5 yards per carry, which ranks ninth in CC single-season history. He has rushed for over 100 yards in eight of the Bears 10 contests so far this year, including a season-high of 226 yards against Rowan on September 21. Holden is the 11th running back in conference history to garner player of the year recognition and first since 2013. He is the second Ursinus running back to receive the honor, joining Bill Sedgwick (1993).
Konkol, a senior defense lineman for the Blue Jays, was tabbed Defensive Player of the Year. Konkol has helped spearhead a Blue Jay defense that has held opponents to just 11.3 points per game this year, which is tied for ninth best in Division III. Konkol ranks fifth in the CC in both sacks (6.5) and tackles for loss (10.0) while also contributing 38 tackles, four pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. Konkol is the 10th different JHU player to earn Defensive Player of the Year honors.
Paxton, a freshman kicker for Hopkins, was named Rookie of the Year. He is the fourth straight and fifth overall Blue Jays to receive the Centennial's award for top newcomer. Paxton connected on 78.6% of his field goal attempts (11-for-14), which leads the conference, with a long of 34 yards. He also boasts a 23-for-26 mark on extra point attempts.
The Ursinus coaching staff was selected by its peers as Coaching Staff of the Year. Head coach Peter Gallagher and assistant coaches Rob Quigley, Steve Devlin, Jeff Endy, Kyle Adkins, Chris Lampart, Mitch Bradford, Dave Lotier, Aaron Brady, Ryan Bodolus and Brett Gross have guided the Bears to a 9-1 overall mark, a 5-1 mark in CC play and their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1999.
Thirty players grabbed All-Centennial accolades for at least the second time in their careers, including nine three-time honorees and two four-time honorees. Ursinus senior defensive back Ryan DiVergilis earned first team recognition for the third year in a row after also securing an honorable mention spot as a freshman in 2021. Muhlenberg senior defensive lineman Keshon Davila landed on the honorable mention team to become a four-time all-star, having previously earned first team laurels in 2023 and second team honors in 2022 and 2021.
Johns Hopkins has the most first-team All-CC selections in conference history with 210, followed by Muhlenberg with 185. Franklin & Marshall is third with 152, followed by Dickinson (127), Ursinus (109), McDaniel (90) and Gettysburg (79).
All-Sportsmanship Team
- Sam Orzolek, Dickinson, Jr., Reading, Pa.
- Logan Clouse, Franklin & Marshall, Sr., Mendham, N.J.
- Peter Schelling, Gettysburg, Sr., Chatham, N.J.
- Thomas Grehan, Johns Hopkins, Sr., Concord, Mass.
- Nick Domzalski, McDaniel, Sr., Forest Hill, Md.
- JJ Ramirez-Rojas, Muhlenberg, Sr., Middlesex, N.J.
- Michael McCuen, Ursinus, Sr., Warrington, Pa.
Centennial Conference Players of the Year
1983 Rick Conner, McDaniel, Sr., DB
1984 Glenn Bennett, Swarthmore, Sr., QB
1985 Mark Campbell, Johns Hopkins, Sr., QB
1986 John Travagline, Franklin & Marshall, Sr., QB
1987 Dale Amos, Franklin & Marshall, So., WR
1988 Jack Savage, Franklin & Marshall, Sr., DT
1989 Dale Amos, Franklin & Marshall, Sr., WR
Mike Birosak, Dickinson, Sr., RB
1990 J.P. Bernativitz, Dickinson, Sr., RB
1991 Eric Frees, McDaniel, Sr., RB
1992 Chip Chevalier, Swarthmore, Sr., QB
Centennial Conference Offensive Players of the Year
1993 Bill Sedgwick, Ursinus, Sr., RB
1994 Chris Adams, Gettysburg, Sr., QB
1995 Beau Eckert, Franklin & Marshall, Jr., QB
1996 Beau Eckert, Franklin & Marshall, Sr., QB
1997 Ron Sermarini, McDaniel, So., QB
1998 Ron Sermarini, McDaniel, Jr., QB
1999 Ron Sermarini, McDaniel, Sr., QB
Paul Smith, Gettysburg, Sr., FB
2000 Joshua Carter, Muhlenberg, Jr., WR/KR
Jamie "Boo" Harris, McDaniel, Jr., QB
2001 Jamie "Boo" Harris, McDaniel, Sr., QB
2002 Justin Jones, Muhlenberg, Sr., QB
2003 Kodi Shay, Muhlenberg, Sr., WR/KR
2004 Broderick Maybank, McDaniel, Jr., RB
2005 Anthony Triplin, Johns Hopkins, Jr., WR
2006 Matt Torchia, Dickinson, Sr., QB
2007 Tom Sturges, Gettysburg, Sr., RB
2008 John DeLuca, Muhlenberg, Sr., RB
2009 Andrew Kase, Johns Hopkins, Sr., RB
2010 Sam Wernick, Johns Hopkins, Jr., WR
2011 Hewitt Tomlin, Johns Hopkins, Sr., QB
2012 Jonathan Rigaud, Johns Hopkins, Sr., RB
2013 Joe Rollins, McDaniel, Sr., RB
2014 Ward Udinski, Juniata, Sr., QB
2015 Bradley Munday, Johns Hopkins, Jr., WR
2016 Nick Palladino, Muhlenberg, Sr., QB
2017 Luke McFadden, Johns Hopkins, Jr., WR
2018 David Tammaro, Johns Hopkins, Jr., QB
2019 Michael Hnatkowsky, Muhlenberg, Jr., QB
2021 Michael Hnatkowsky, Muhlenberg, Sr., QB
2022 Ryan Stevens, Johns Hopkins, Sr., QB
2023 Joe Reptti, Muhlenberg, Jr., QB
2024 Tony Holden, Ursinus, Sr., RB
CC Offensive Player of the Year
| School |
# |
Last |
| Johns Hopkins |
10 |
Ryan Stevens, 2022 |
| McDaniel |
8 |
Joe Rollins, 2013 |
| Muhlenberg |
8 |
Joe Repetti, 2023 |
| Franklin & Marshall |
5 |
Beau Eckert, 1996 |
| Gettysburg |
3 |
Tom Sturges, 2007 |
| Dickinson |
3 |
Matt Torchia, 2006 |
| Ursinus |
2 |
Tony Holden, 2024 |
| Swarthmore |
2 |
Chip Chevalier, 1992 |
| Juniata |
1 |
Ward Udinski, 2014 |
Centennial Conference Defensive Players of the Year
1993 Frank Fosko, Dickinson, Sr., DE
1994 Jason Fox, Dickinson, Sr., LB
1995 Matt Bixler, Dickinson, Jr., LB
1996 Jim Wilson, Johns Hopkins, Sr., DL
1997 Harrison Bernstein, Johns Hopkins, So., DB
1998 Jason Shoff, Dickinson, Sr., DL
1999 Tom Selecky, McDaniel, Sr., LB
2000 Aaron Bartolain, McDaniel, Sr., DL
2001 Jason Wingeart, McDaniel, Sr., DB
2002 Matt Wilchinski, McDaniel, Sr., LB
2003 Matt Campbell, Johns Hopkins, Jr., DB
2004 Ryan Peer, Muhlenberg, Sr., LB
2005 Dan McCall, Muhlenberg, Sr., LB
2006 Eric Dube, Dickinson, Jr., LB
2007 Eric Dube, Dickinson, Sr., LB
2008 Matt Rathbun, Muhlenberg, Sr., LB
2009 Colin Wixted, Johns Hopkins, Sr., LB
2010 Pat McDonough, Muhlenberg, Sr., LB
2011 Greg Martell, Ursinus, Sr., LB
2012 Taylor Maciow, Johns Hopkins, Sr., LB
2013 Brandon Felus, Juniata, Sr., DL
2014 Michael Longo, Johns Hopkins, Sr., DL
2015 Keith Corliss, Johns Hopkins, Sr., LB
2016 Jack Toner, Johns Hopkins, Sr., DB
2017 Joe Granahan, Franklin & Marshall, Jr., DL
2018 Frankie Feaster, Muhlenberg, Jr., DE
2019 Frankie Feaster, Muhlenberg, Sr., DE
2021 Luke Schuermann, Johns Hopkins, So., DE
2022 Luke Schuermann, Johns Hopkins, Jr., DE
2023 Ryan Bodolus, Ursinus, Sr., DE
2024 Matthew Konkol, Johns Hopkins, Sr., DL
CC Defensive Player of the Year
| School |
# |
Last |
| Johns Hopkins |
11 |
Matthew Konkol, 2024 |
| Dickinson |
6 |
Eric Dube, 2007 |
| Muhlenberg |
6 |
Frankie Feaster, 2019 |
| McDaniel |
5 |
Matt Wilchinski, 2002 |
| Franklin & Marshall |
2 |
Joe Granahan, 2017 |
| Ursinus |
2 |
Ryan Bodolus, 2023 |
| Juniata |
1 |
Brandon Felus, 2013 |
Centennial Conference Rookie of the Year
2012 Jimmy McCarthy, Moravian, Fr., WR
2013 Nick Palladino, Muhlenberg, Fr., QB
2014 Max Cepeda, Muhlenberg, Fr., RB
2015 Diamente Holloway, Susquehanna, So., WR
2016 Danial Shelton, Susquehanna, Fr., DB
2017 Samuel Ragland, Ursinus, Fr., RB
2018 Robert Fletcher, Johns Hopkins, Fr., LB
2019 Kevonte Beard, Franklin & Marshall, Fr., LB
2021 Luke Schuermann, Johns Hopkins, So., DE
2022 Michael Nwosu, Johns Hopkins, Fr., OL
2023 Cole Crotty, Johns Hopkins, Fr., WR
2024 Brad Paxton, Johns Hopkins, Fr., K/P
Centennial Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Year
2013 John Arena, Johns Hopkins, Sr., LB
2014 Bryan Auvil, Muhlenberg, Jr., OL
2015 Bryn Auvil, Muhlenberg, Sr., OL
2016 Jack Campbell, Johns Hopkins, Sr., LB
2017 Nick Zambelli, Moravian, Jr., DB
2018 Anthony Davidson, Johns Hopkins, Sr., DL
2019 Max Kirin, Muhlenberg, Sr., WR
2021 JR Woods, Johns Hopkins, Jr., OL
2022 Chris Bedell, Johns Hopkins Sr., DL
2023 Rob Meyer, Gettysburg, Sr., K
2024 TBA
Centennial Conference Coach/Coaching Staff of the Year
2008 Mike Donnelly, Muhlenberg
2009 John Troxell, Franklin & Marshall
2010 Mike Donnelly, Muhlenberg
2011 Jim Margraff, Johns Hopkins
2012 Jim Margraff, Johns Hopkins
2013 Tim Launtz, Juniata
2014 Jim Margraff, Johns Hopkins
2015 Jeff Pukszyn, Moravian
2016 Jim Margraff, Johns Hopkins
2017 John Troxell, Franklin & Marshall
2018 Nate Milne, Muhlenberg
2019 Nate Milne, Muhlenberg
2021 Nate Milne, Muhlenberg
2022 Susquehanna
2023 Johns Hopkins
2024 Ursinus
