Kendrick Blue Signs with Truman State
 (2/1/06) Northland senior wr/rb/kr Kendrick Blue signed a national letter of intent to
attend and play football for Division II Truman State (MO). Kendrick finished his senior season with nearly 1,200 yards of total production (rushing, receiving, returns) to go
along with 13 total touchdowns. Kendrick capped of his high school career by scoring
both touchdowns (1 rushing, 1 receiving) in the state championship game and being named Northland Christian's Offensive Player of the Year. Kendrick is the 6th Northland Christian football player in the programs brief history to play at the collegiate level.
He joins Drew Estell (Marietta), Jake Elliot (Franklin and Marshall), Chris Trahan
(Louisiana College), Joey Cook (Evangel) and Ryan Ferrell (Harding).
Most Valuable Player and Football Leadership Award Recipients Announced
(1/1/06) The 5th annual Northland Christian Cougar Football Banquet was a big success again this year with more than 210 people in attendance at Shirley Acres. Team, District, and State Awards were given and the seniors got one last chance to share their feelings and their thoughts. It was a positive night and made everyone look forward to next year. Go Cougars!
Scott Milbourn, junior, received the Most Valuable Player Award presented by Head Coach Nathan Sanford and Ryan Ellis, senior, received the Football Leadership Award presented by NCS Superintendent, Harley Tefertiller.
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Most Valuable Player - Scott Milbourn
presented by Head Coach Nathan Sanford |
Football Leadership Award - Ryan Ellis
presented by NCS Superintendent - Dr. T. |
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Nine Northland players selected to Division III All-State Teams
Northland Christian had a school record 9 players selected to the 2005 TAPPS Division III All-State team. Leading the way was senior Clark Fangmeier who was selected as 1st Team kicker for the second year in a row and was also named to the second team as a wide receiver. Juniors Garrett Van Dyke, Matt Krob and Scott Milbourn also repeated as All-State performers. Van Dyke, who was a 1st Team running back and 2nd Team linebacker in 2004, was chosen as 1st Team Linebacker. Matt Krob was 1st Team running back this year after being chosen to the second team as a receiver last year. Milbourn moved up from his honorable mention selection last year to 1st Team defensive lineman this year, after his dominating season, especially in the play-offs.
Jeremy Best was named to 1st team offensive line. Fellow lineman, guard Josh Yerian was honorable mention. The two were instrumental in clearing the way for over 3,500 total yards of offense this season.
Junior QB Jeff Abt was selected as Honorable Mention after throwing for over 1,100 yards and tossing 20 touchdowns in just 9 games of action.
Senior Blane Toldan was also selected to the first team defense as a defensive back after having 6 interceptions this season, returning 3 for touchdowns and playing stellar in the play-offs. Senior linebacker, Isaiah Castillo rounded out the all-state team for Northland earning second team recognition after a tremendous season.
Pictured from left: Jeremy Best, Clark Fangmeier, Blane Toldan, Scott Milbourn, Isaiah Castillo, Josh Yerian, Garrett Van Dyke, Jeff Abt and Matt Krob. |
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