Jackson Ashby and Calvin Brinton were named to the Indiana Football Coaches Association’s Region 9 All-Star team, it was announced by the organization recently.
Ashby, who lead the Panthers with 11 sacks and two safeties, was selected as a defensive end.
Brinton, picked for his contributions at wide receiver, lead the team with 55 catches and 742 yards.
One or both could be selected to play in the group’s annual all-star game, which is usually held in July.
Regardless, both young men will extend their football-playing career. Ashby will play for Marian University while Brinton will go to Hanover College.
Panthers named to IFCA Region 9 All-Star team since 2002:
- 2002: Andy Kissell
- 2003: Zach Barrett, Andy Deig, Nick Hart
- 2004: Andrew Backes, B.J. Fleming, Seth Qualls
- 2005: Ricky Crider, Wade Mayer, Lloyd Pressley
- 2006: Mike Head
- 2007: Craig Austin, Tyler Julian, Paul McIntosh
- 2008: Tyler Mattingly, Ryan McIntosh
- 2009: Mike Clem, Tony Ewers, Jeff Hudson
- 2010: Cuda Dimmett, Matt McIntosh
- 2011: none
- 2012: none
- 2013: Link Dierks, Mike McDowell, Jordan Summers
- 2014: Trevor Fetscher, Malik Higgins, AJ. Ware
- 2015: Will Brown, Tristen Clark, Kerrion Ringo
- 2016: Jackson Ashby, Calvin Brinton
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