LAKE CHARLES – McNeese seniors Antoine Everett, Kevin Dorn and Aaron Sam were named to the 2014 All-Southland Conference Football First Team, announced by the league on Tuesday.
 
It's the second straight year offensive lineman Everett and free safety Sam have garnered the award, and the first for defensive lineman Dorn.
 
Named to the second team were junior linebackers Wallace Scott and Bo Brown, junior offensive lineman Quentin Marsh, and junior safety Brent Spikes.
 
Senior wide receiver Jereon McGilvery, senior defensive lineman Everett Ellefsen, junior defensive lineman Brian Hine, junior defensive back Gabe Hamner, and freshman defensive back Dominque Hill earned honorable mention honors.
 
Everett, a native of Richmond, Texas, started all 11 games for the Cowboys this season and helped the team rack up its best rushing average per game in quite some time with a 217.6 mark.
 
The Lake Charles native Sam ranked second on the team with 69 total tackles and three interceptions. He also finished with one sack and 4 ½ tackles for a loss. He tied a school record in the season opener at Nebraska when he returned an interception 98 yards for a touchdown.
 
Dorn, a native of Pineville, finished the year with 36 tackles and led the Cowboys with 4 ½ sacks and tied for the lead with 9 ½ tackles for a loss.
 
Hine, the Austin native, equaled Dorn as the team leader with 9 ½ tackles for a loss and tied with Ellefsen among all defensive linemen as the squad's leader with 39 total tackles. He also had four sacks.
 
Katy, Texas native Brown ranked third on the team with 43 tackles with five tackles for a loss and half a sack while Spikes, the Newton, Texas native, topped the team with 83 tackles and four interceptions to go along with a sack and 4 ½ tackles for a loss.
 
Spikes tied a school record with three interceptions against Incarnate Word and set a new school, Southland Conference and Louisiana record with 148 interception return yards in the game.
 
And like Everett, Marsh, a native of Dickinson, Texas, started every game and played a pivotal role in the Cowboys' success at running the ball this season.
 
Stepen F. Austin running back Gus Johnson was named the league's player of the year while quarterback Bryan Bennett of Southeastern Louisiana was voted the offensive player of the year. Other special award winners include UCA defensive end Jonathan Woodard the defensive player of the year; UCA left tackle Cole Carruthers the offensive lineman of the year; SHSU defensive end P.J. Hall the freshman of the year; Zach Conque, quarterback at Stephen F. Austin, was named newcomer of the year while his father, Clint Conque of SFA, named the league's coach of the year.
 
2014 Southland Conference Individual Superlative Winners
Player of the Year: Gus Johnson, Stephen F. Austin (RB)
Offensive Player of the Year: Bryan Bennett, Southeastern Louisiana (QB)
Defensive Player of the Year: Jonathan Woodard, Central Arkansas (DE)
Offensive Lineman of the Year: Cole Carruthers, Central Arkansas (LT)
Freshman of the Year: P.J. Hall, Sam Houston State (DE)
Newcomer of the Year: Zach Conque, Stephen F. Austin (QB)
Coach of the Year: Clint Conque, Stephen F. Austin
 

First-Team Offense
Pos.	Name	University	Ht.	Wt.	Cl.	Hometown
QB	Bryan Bennett2	Southeastern La.	6-3	215	Sr.	Granada Hills, Calif.
RB	Gus Johnson3	Stephen F. Austin	5-10	224	Sr.	Gilmer, Texas
RB	Keshawn Hill	Sam Houston State	5-10	200	Sr.	Klein, Texas
TE/HB	Noah Cheshier	Abilene Christian	6-3	240	Sr.	Farmersville, Texas
WR	Dezmin Lewis2	Central Arkansas	6-4	212	Sr.	Mesquite, Texas
WR	Mark Roberts	Lamar	6-3	190	Sr.	Orange, Texas
WR	Ed Eagan	Northwestern State	5-10	181	Jr.	New Orleans, La.
OL	Cole Caruthers3	Central Arkansas	6-4	292	Sr.	Sugar Land, Texas
OL	Antoine Everett2	McNeese State	6-3	325	Sr.	Richmond, Texas
OL	Donald Jackson III2	Sam Houston State	6-2	277	Jr.	Kilgore, Texas
OL	Jonathan Braddock	Southeastern La.	6-4	285	Sr.	Ripley, Miss.
OL	Byron Williams	Stephen F. Austin	6-4	302	Jr.	Dickinson, Texas
AP	Ed Eagan	Northwestern State	5-10	181	Jr.	New Orleans, La.
PK	Ryan Adams	Southeastern La.	6-2	205	Sr.	Dayton, Ohio
First-Team Defense
Pos.	Name	University	Ht.	Wt.	Cl.	Hometown
DL	P.J. Hall	Sam Houston State	6-1	270	Fr.	Seguin, Texas
DL	Jonathan Woodard3	Central Arkansas	6-6	271	Jr.	Brentwood, Tenn.
DL	Kevin Dorn	McNeese State	5-10	263	Sr.	Pineville, La.
DL	Nick Richardson	Abilene Christian	6-1	240	Sr.	Waco, Texas
LB	Isiah Corbett2	Southeastern La.	6-3	250	Sr.	Belle Glade, Fla.
LB	Collin Garrett	Stephen F. Austin	6-2	214	Sr.	Beaumont, Texas
LB	Marion Chapman	Northwestern State	5-10	205	Sr.	Waynesboro, Miss.
DB	Imoan Claiborne	Northwestern State	5-11	187	Sr.	Alexandria, La.
DB	Aaron Sam2	McNeese State	5-9	182	Sr.	Lake Charles, La.
DB	Trenier Orr	Sam Houston State	5-11	180	Jr.	Orlando, Fla.
DB	Michael Wade2	Sam Houston State	5-11	195	Sr.	Arp, Texas
DB	Harlan Miller2	Southeastern La.	6-1	180	Jr.	Kentwood, La.
P	Lachlan Edwards	Sam Houston State	6-5	214	Jr.	Victoria, Australia
KR	Jatavious Wilson	Central Arkansas	5-9	171	So.	Bastrop, La.
PR	Ed Eagan	Northwestern State	5-10	181	Jr.	New Orleans, La.
Second-Team Offense
Pos.	Name	University	Ht.	Wt.	Cl.	Hometown
QB	Caleb Berry	Lamar	6-2	205	Sr.	Needville, Texas
RB	De'Andre Brown	Abilene Christian	5-9	190	Fr.	Lewisville, Texas
RB	Michael Henry	Nicholls	6-2	225	Jr.	Baton Rouge, La.
TE/HB	Kenneth Bibbins	Houston Baptist	6-5	242	Sr.	Sugar Land, Texas
WR	Devante Scott	Southeastern La.	5-11	195	Sr.	Ferriday, La.
WR	Reggie Begelton2	Lamar	6-2	200	Jr.	Beaumont, Texas
WR	Cedric Gilbert	Abilene Christian	6-2	215	Jr.	Lancaster, Texas
OL	Pace Murphy	Northwestern State	6-6	279	Jr.	Houston, Texas
OL	Quentin Marsh	McNeese State	6-3	310	Jr.	Dickinson, Texas
OL	CJ Simon	Central Arkansas	6-3	296	Sr.	Kingwood, Texas
OL	Codey Funk	Abilene Christian	6-5	320	So.	Gridley, Ill.
OL	Brandon DeWitt	Sam Houston State	6-3	277	So.	Lawton, Okla.
AP	Xavier Roberson2	Southeastern La.	5-9	180	Jr.	Atlanta, Ga.
PK	Luc Swimberghe	Sam Houston State	6-0	197	So.	Tyler, Texas
Second-Team Defense
Pos.	Name	University	Ht.	Wt.	Cl.	Hometown
DL	Jacob Newman	Southeastern La.	6-2	275	Sr.	Visalia, Calif.
DL	Leroy Armstrong	Northwestern State	6-1	242	Jr.	Natchitoches, La.
DL	Corey Lee	UIW	6-0	285	So.	Humble, Texas
DL	Omar Tebo	Lamar	6-0	315	So.	Liberty, Texas
LB	Wallace Scott	McNeese State	6-1	211	Jr.	Weyanoke, La.
LB	Bo Brown2	McNeese State	6-1	232	Jr.	Katy, Texas
LB	Myke Chatman	Sam Houston State	6-2	216	So.	Sealy, Texas
DB	Denzel Thompson	Southeastern La.	6-3	200	Jr.	Tampa, Fla.
DB	Tyler Stoddard	Southeastern La.	6-2	210	Sr.	Westlake, La.
DB	Brent Spikes	McNeese State	6-1	196	Jr.	Newton, Texas
DB	Adam Jones	Northwestern State	6-2	196	So.	Katy, Texas
DB	Xavier Bethany	Lamar	6-1	195	So.	Burton, Texas
P	Christian Guzman	Houston Baptist	5-9	160	Fr.	Brookshire, Texas
KR	Xavier Roberson2	Southeastern La.	5-9	180	Jr.	Atlanta, Ga.
PR	Jonathan Epps	Abilene Christian	5-10	165	Jr.	Fort Worth, Texas

2014 All-Southland Conference Football Teams
 
² indicates two-time all-conference selection;
³ indicates three-time all-conference selection;
 
Honorable Mention:
Quarterback: Zach Conque, Stephen F. Austin; Zach Adkins, Northwestern State; Parker McKenzie, Abilene Christian; Jared Johnson, Sam Houston State; Ryan Howard, Central Arkansas. Running Back: Garrett Atzenweiler, Northwestern State; B.J. Kelly, Houston Baptist. Tight End/H-Back: Cole Wick, UIW. Wide Receiver: Tyler Boyd, Stephen F. Austin; Yedidiah Louis, Sam Houston State; Demarcus Thompson, Abilene Christian; Cody Jones, Northwestern State; Casey Jennings, UIW; Jereon McGilvery, McNeese State; Desmond Smith, Central Arkansas; Jeff Smiley, Southeastern La. Offensive Linemen: Bret Treadway, Lamar; Terran Vaughn, Stephen F. Austin; Joe Graves, Southeastern La.; Chris Bordelon, Nicholls; Tramon Shead, Lamar; Rafe Plaisance, Nicholls; Bridge Blount, Sam Houston State; Austin Douglas, Northwestern State; Kyle Stouffer, Central Arkansas; Chance McCormack, Lamar; Anthony Pullins, Stephen F. Austin. Offensive All-Purpose: Keenan Canty, Nicholls. Defensive Linemen: Ishmiah Miles, Stephen F. Austin; Everett Ellefsen, McNeese State; Joe Okafor, Lamar; Damon Williams, Abilene Christian; Damon Medcafe, Northwestern State; Lance Skyler, Stephen F. Austin; Mouf Abedo, Sam Houston State; Brian Hine, McNeese State; Keith Curran, Lamar; A.J. Bowen, Southeastern La.; Jacobi Hunter, Sam Houston State; Donald Bryant, Stephen F. Austin. Linebackers: Davin Bovie, Nicholls; Ricky Wyatt, Central Arkansas; Drew Misita, Southeastern La.; Blake Childress, Central Arkansas; Garrett Dolan, Houston Baptist; Ronnie Jones, Lamar; Padyn Giebler, UIW; Justin Stephens, Abilene Christian; Tyler Roussel, Northwestern State. Defensive Back: Jordan Batiste, Southeastern La.; Gabe Hamner, McNeese State; Bobby Watkins, Central Arkansas; Patrick Martin; Stephen F. Austin; Keavon Madison, Stephen F. Austin; Mikel Everette, Sam Houston State; Kobie Douglas, UIW; Justin Stewart, Abilene Christian; Micah Eugene, Southeastern Louisiana; Eric Amoako, Houston Baptist, Dominique Hill, McNeese State; Byron Cobb, Nicholls; B.T. Sanders, Nicholls. Placekicker: Nik Grau, Abilene Christian. Punter: Spencer Matthew, Central Arkansas. Kick Return Specialist: Ed Eagan, Northwestern State. Punt Return Specialist: Aaron Thomas, Stephen F. Austin.