Justin Knapp named Second Team All-Region by Football Gazette

Wheaton,

Ill. (11/30)

- Wheaton College linebacker Justin Knapp (Ames, Iowa/Ames) has been

named to the Football Gazette Division III All North Region Second Team. The

standout junior middle linebacker led the Thunder defense with 116 total tackles

(72 solo) this season. Knapp recorded four tackles for lost yardage (-15 yards)

with one interception, one fumble recovery, three quarterback hurries and

three passes broken-up. He finished the season ranked fourth in the College

Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin in total tackles and solo tackles. Earlier

this month he was named to the All-CCIW Second Team defensive unit. Wheaton

concluded the season with a 6-4 overall record and a 5-2 mark in CCIW play,

tying for second place in the conference. This is the fourth consecutive season

Wheaton has compiled a winning record and ninth winning mark over the 10 seasons.