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The @NWBearcat_FB team had 14 players gain All-MIAA recognition for the 2024 season following a vote of the league's head coaches. Senior Jake Fisher (Smithville, Mo.) was the recipient of the MIAA Defensive Lineman of Year. Fisher was a unanimous first-team all-MIAA pick as he gained a spot on the league's top team for the second straight season. Fisher was joined on the first team by junior linebacker Carter Edwards (St. Louis, Mo.) and senior defensive back Cahleel Smith (Independence, Mo.). Smith is only the third Bearcat to earn four first-team all-MIAA selections joining receiver/returner Jamaica Rector (2001-2004) and offensive lineman Red Graham (1924-1928). The Bearcats had four second-team all-MIAA picks in junior wide receiver Luke Mathews (Liberty, Mo.), junior all-purpose back Tank Young (Overland Park, Kan.), junior offensive lineman Wes Merriman (Monett, Mo.) and junior defensive lineman Clayton Power (Stilwell, Kan.). Senior offensive lineman Jake Winslow, senior kicker Noah Guastella (San Pedro, Calif.), junior returner Dominic Myers (Independence, Mo.), sophomore defensive lineman Langden Kitchen (Huntsville, Mo.) and senior linebacker Andrew Dumas (Olathe, Kan.) were named to the MIAA's third team. A pair of defensive backs gained honorable mention status in junior Shane Fredrickson (Lee's Summit, Mo.) and senior Austin McKinney (Battle Creek, Mich.). The Bearcats completed the 2024 season at 6-5 overall and 6-4 in the MIAA. Northwest has produced 29 straight winning seasons. It is the longest active streak among NCAA Division II programs. bit.ly/4eCV65r #OABAAB