Twelve Sisters Outlaws earn football all-league honors

The Outlaws had 12 players earn all-league honors this season, including seniors Kayl Mock, Hudson Beckwith, Landen Scott, Kolbi Cotner, Kale Gardner, and Dawson Roberson.

Beckwith was named first-team running back, defensive back, and first-team returner. He had 23 carries for 378 yards, four touchdowns rushing and also six receptions for 231 yards and three touchdowns receiving.

Coach Gary Thorson said, “Hudson was recognized as the top returner in the league on special teams. He had a dream season and was one of the most explosive players on the field every Friday night. As a defensive back, he didn’t give up a single pass this year, and broke up six passes and had 12 tackles.”

Mock earned second-team running back. He had 60 carries for 747 yards, 12.5 average per carry, and 12 touchdowns.

“Kayl made the move into the backfield this past season and had a great season there,” said Thorson. “He has an incredible cutting ability and a threat to score every time he touches the ball.”

Scott was a second-team all-league receiver and had 12 receptions for 200 yards and one touchdown.

“Landen is well respected in the league and a great receiver,” said Thorson. “His blocking was fantastic for us as well and helped allow us to run as well as we did. He was an all-league pick last year as well.”

Cotner earned second-team all-league at linebacker for the second year in a row. He had 25 tackles from his outside linebacker position, and scored seven touchdowns, including an interception for a pick six.

“Kolbi is a great leader for us on both sides of the ball,” said Thorson. “He is an unselfish and extremely hard worker.”

Kale Gardner was an honorable mention linebacker. He recorded 31 tackles and had one interception.

Thorson said, “Kale and Cotner made it very difficult for teams to run outside against us. He was a huge contributor on special teams as well, and our starting tight end.”

Roberson (senior) was a second-team defensive back for the second year in a row, and led the team with six interceptions. He also scored three touchdowns, one of them a pick six.

Juniors Hunter Bronson, Reid Woodson, Jozua Miller, and Ethan Eby also earned all league honors.

Bronson earned first team quarterback and went 29-42 for 535 yards for a 69 percent completion rate and eight touchdowns.

“Hunter made some great strides this season at quarterback and did a fantastic job running our offense,” said Thorson. “He has a great mind for the game and has a good understanding of our offense.”

Woodson is also a two-time all league player for the Outlaws, and was voted honorable mention kicker and punter, and went 21-29 on PAT’s (point after touchdown) this season.

“Reid was voted onto the all-league team this year as a punter, even though the Outlaws did not punt once during league play,” said Thorson.

Miller was named first-team offensive and defensive line.

“Offensively Jozua led the team with 14 pancakes and was consistently double teamed all year long on defense,” said Thorson. “He has a great motor and is a physical presence on both sides of the ball. He’s very worthy of getting the league lineman of the year award.”

Eby earned first-team linebacker. He recorded 17 tackles, two interceptions, one fumble recovery, and four touchdowns.

“Ethan was a great leader on the defense that flies to the ball well and one of the most physical players in the league,” said Thorson. “He was first-team last year as well.”

Sophomores Tabor Garcia and Spencer Davis also earned all-league honors.

Garcia was named second-team offensive line.

“Every week Tabor graded out as our most consistent offensive linemen this year,” said Thorson. “He made the move from tight end last year to help our team and does a great job pulling and blocking in space for us.”

Davis was an honorable mention running back. He had 45 carries for 480 yards and five touchdowns.

“Spencer is a slashing runner with great vision and top-notch work ethic,” said Thorson. “This sophomore will be a handful the next few years for the league to deal with.”