
The D3football.com Region 5 football team was announced Wednesday, and the Quad-Cities region was well represented. Among the local selections were three Augustana College standouts. Running back Mike DiGioia was a second-team offensive selection and teammates Joren Clem (kicker) and Breyden Smith (wide receiver/return man) were second-team specialists. Three former area prep standouts — Tucker Kinney, Kade Tippet, and Tevin Baker — played their way back onto the all-region team again this fall. NCAA Division III realigned Division III football into six regions in 2021. Region 5 includes the American Rivers Conference, the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW), the Midwest Conference and the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference. Kinney, a former Central DeWitt High School standout who is now a fifth-year senior at Wartburg, was a first-team offensive tackle selection. It was the third straight season he was named a first-team all-region selection. People are also reading... He helped the American River Conference champion Knights to a 10-2 mark this fall, their season ending last Saturday in a 24-14 home NCAA Division III playoff loss to Bethel University. Tippet, a senior on the Central College team and former North Scott High School prep, was selected as a second-team selection at offensive tackle, helping the Dutch to an 8-2 record. He was a third-team All-Region 5 selection last season. Baker, a fifth-year senior at Monmouth College from Kewanee, was a repeat second-team selection as a defensive end. The Midwest Conference Defensive MVP helped the Fighting Scots to an 8-3 record this fall as he finished with seven sacks, 16 TFLs and 11 pass breakups. Vikings shine This season marked the second in a row Augustana (4-6, 3-6 CCIW) had three players earn all-region spots. “Congrats to Mikey, Joren and Breyden,” Augie coach Steve Bell said in a social media post. “Tremendous men and so glad they got recognized for their outstanding talent on the field. Game changers for Augie football.” DiGioia (senior, Schaumburg, Illinois) was the CCIW's top rusher this past season, finishing with 1,055 yards and the only player in the CCIW to surpass the 1,000-yard mark. He also led the league in yards per game at 105.5 and was second in rushing touchdowns with 10. DiGioia is the first Augustana running back in 19 seasons to earn all-region honors. Clem (senior, Columbus, Ohio) is the first Augustana punter/kicker since 2011 to land all-region honors. He was 10-for-12 on field goals and had a long of 45 yards this year. He also served as the team's punter and was second in the CCIW in punts inside the 20-yard line with 14. Smith (junior, Arlington Heights, Illinois) led the CCIW in both total punt return yards (217) and punt return average (18.1) and was sixth in kick return yardage (440/23.2 yards per kick). On offense, Smith was top 10 in the conference in nearly all receiving categories, including fourth in both receptions (59) and receptions per game (5.9). CCIW Stalwarts There were 31 players from CCIW schools represented on the All-Region 5 team. Those selections included a pair of North Central standouts who earned both the offensive and defensive Region 5 Player of the Year honors. Cardinals’ quarterback Luke Lehnen earned the D3football.com 2024 All-Region 5 offensive honor for the second year in a row, and defensive tackle John Sullivan was the Region 5 Defensive Player of the Year. Lehnen (fifth-year, Chatham, Illinois) has completed 152 of 220 passes for 2,589 yards and 33 touchdowns against five interceptions. He has added 845 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns on 68 carries, averaging 12.4 yards per carry. Sullivan (junior, Lake Villa, Illinois) has recorded 131⁄2 tackles for loss, six quarterback hurries and five sacks for the Cardinals this season. He has 50 total tackles, 28 of them solo, as well as a forced fumble and a fumble recovery for a defense allowing 12.4 points per game this season. North Central coach Brad Spencer, who has led the Cardinals to a 12-0 record and another trip to the Division III national quarterfinals where they host Springfield College at noon Saturday, is the Region 5 Coach of the Year. It’s his first selection as a D3football.com regional Coach of the Year. DiGioia Smith Clem Kinney Tippet Baker Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! sports writer/golf editor {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.AGNC Investment Corp. Declares Monthly Common Stock Dividend of $0.12 per Common Share for December 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is reminding Jamaicans to observe the immigration laws of countries they visit, which it says may change over time. Travellers are also advised to ensure they meet all entry requirements before embarking on trips to avoid complications such as detention or deportation and ensure safe and trouble-free journeys. The warning follows several recent social media reports alleging mistreatment in Mexico when detained upon arrival. In one case, a woman alleged that she was detained for three days without food and other necessities, and was forced to sign papers officials refused to translate. She further alleged that she was refused the right to speak to a Jamaican consulate. In a statement on Wednesday, Minister Kamina Johnson Smith said her ministry is actively working to address reports of immigration challenges faced by Jamaicans at foreign ports of entry. She said the Government has been engaging with relevant authorities to resolve these issues and encourages Jamaicans who believe their rights have been infringed to make reports by email to consular@mfaft.gov.jm for investigation. In the meantime, the ministry is reminding all Jamaicans to observe the immigration laws of the countries they visit. “In 2023, the ministry advised that a more restrictive approach was being taken by Mexico and other Central American authorities to reduce the misuse of their borders to enter the United States of America illegally. The Government therefore strongly urged and continues to encourage Jamaicans to refrain from this practice, which negatively impacts the travel experience for law-abiding Jamaicans at these ports of entry,” Johnson Smith explained. She continued, “While we stand ready to defend and protect the rights of our citizens overseas, we regret to remind that the Government of Jamaica cannot insist that any state allow non-nationals to enter that state. No citizen has a right to enter another country other than their own. We can therefore only work to prevent the contravention of basic rights, particularly in terms of unlawful detention or mistreatment.” Johnson Smith is encouraging Jamaicans to continuously evaluate their travel plans and assess their destinations according to various indicators. Travellers are also encouraged to stay updated on immigration trends in the countries they wish to visit, so that they can make the best travel decisions, the ministry said. Jamaicans encountering difficulties while abroad are encouraged to contact the nearest Jamaican mission — Embassy, High Commission, Consulate-General or Consulate, for assistance. For immediate assistance during emergencies overseas, nationals may also reach the ministry via WhatsApp messages at +1 876 391-8105.I’m A Celebrity stars suffer raging hangovers after boozy party as Danny jokes co-star can join McFly
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