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Midwest Sprint Football League Announces 2025 Postseason Awards and All-Conference Teams
Posted: Dec 01, 2025

Midwest Sprint Football League Announces 2025 Postseason Awards and All-Conference Teams

The Midwest Sprint Football League (MSFL) has announced its annual postseason awards and All-Conference selections, honoring the top performers from an exceptional 2025 campaign. Member institutions submitted nominations and voted following the regular season, recognizing standout players, record-setters, and championship leadership across the league.

Major Award Winners

MSFL Offensive Player of the Year — Christian Carter, Midway

Midway quarterback Christian Carter delivered one of the most explosive offensive seasons in MSFL history, earning the 2025 MSFL Offensive Player of the Year distinction. The sophomore from Huntsville, Alabama powered the Eagles with elite dual-threat production, throwing for 2,188 yards, 25 touchdowns, and a 58.1% completion rate across eight games. Carter led the conference in passing yards per game (273.5) and yards per attempt (10.1) while unleashing an MSFL-long 89-yard strike.

Carter added 322 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns, finishing with 2,510 total yards of offense—the top mark in the league. His 170.6 passer efficiency rating underscored his command of Midway’s offense, as he consistently stretched the field and elevated the Eagles’ scoring unit. His explosive playmaking cemented him as the MSFL’s premier offensive force in 2025.

MSFL Defensive Player of the Year — Trevor Busse, Calumet (IN)

Calumet linebacker Trevor Busse repeated as the league’s top defender, earning the MSFL Defensive Player of the Year award for the second consecutive season. The senior from Knox, Indiana anchored the Crimson Wave defense with 69 total tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 1 interception, 2 pass breakups, 1 forced fumble, and 2 fumble recoveries across eight games. His 8.6 tackles per game ranked among the conference’s elite.

A consistent force throughout his career, Busse graduates as the MSFL’s all-time leading tackler with 258 career tackles, setting a historic benchmark for future defenders. His instincts, physicality, and leadership were foundational to Calumet’s defensive identity, making him one of the most disruptive and reliable players in league history.

MSFL Special Teams Player of the Year — Jeau Vinatieri, Calumet (IN)

Calumet sophomore Jeau Vinatieri claimed his second straight postseason honor with a dynamic, multi-phase performance that earned him the 2025 MSFL Special Teams Player of the Year award. A 2024 MSFL Special Teams POY and 2024 CSFL Hub All-American, Vinatieri continued to showcase one of the strongest and most accurate legs in the nation.

He converted 6-of-9 field goals, including an MSFL-record 48-yard make, and added 22-of-26 PATs, finishing second on the team with 40 points. Vinatieri also contributed as a punter—averaging 39.7 yards per kick—and dominated kickoff duties, sending 43 kickoffs for 2,239 yards and a 52.1-yard average. His ability to control field position and deliver in pressure moments separated him as the league’s premier specialist.

MSFL Coach of the Year — Blaine Powell, St. Mary-of-the-Woods College

St. Mary-of-the-Woods College head coach Blaine Powell earned his second MSFL Coach of the Year award after leading the Pomeroys to a historic and undefeated season. Powell guided SMWC to a perfect 8–0 record, culminating in a commanding 33–6 victory over Calumet to secure the program’s second MSFL Championship. His team also reached the championship stage for the fourth straight year, extending one of the most dominant stretches in league history.

The Pomeroys delivered the first fully undefeated season in program history under Powell’s guidance, executing at a championship level on both sides of the ball. His leadership, culture-building, and sustained excellence once again placed SMWC at the forefront of the conference.

MSFL All-Conference Teams

All-Conference Offense — First Team

  • CJ Jackson — Quincy

  • Christian Carter — Midway

  • Jeremiah Tosky — St. Mary-Woods

  • Brenden Reid — Bellarmine

  • Kaydarious Jones — Calumet (IN)

  • Nino Barbosa — Calumet (IN)

  • Corbyn Cleveland — St. Mary-Woods

  • Morgan Capps — Bellarmine

  • Jamall Warnell — Calumet (IN)

  • Lane Sluder — St. Mary-Woods

  • Derron Hazzard — St. Mary-Woods

  • Jose Cortes — Calumet (IN)

  • Camoren Robertson — Oakland City

  • Ayden Bauwens — Midway

All-Conference Offense — Second Team

  • Evan Lopez — Quincy

  • Gregory Quince — Quincy

  • David Escobar — Calumet (IN)

  • Chase Williams — Midway

  • Quincy Barber — Midway

  • Demari Edelen — Midway

  • Cole Mays — Bellarmine

  • George Montes — Calumet (IN)

  • Tre Simmons — Calumet (IN)

  • Zy’Eiar White — St. Mary-Woods

  • Dylan McGrath — St. Mary-Woods

  • Andres Gastellum — Quincy

  • Nate Engler — Quincy

  • Aiden Bratcher — Bellarmine

All-Conference Offense — Honorable Mention

Bellarmine: Ethan Barnett; Joseph Sebastian
Midway: Hunter Leigh; Deondre Henry
St. Mary-of-the-Woods: Kyle Vernelson; Owen Huff; Xander Hunt

All-Conference Defense — First Team

  • Trevor Busse — Calumet (IN)

  • Gavin Brazzell — Bellarmine

  • Jared Cuevas Cottrell — Calumet (IN)

  • Adonimi Parker — St. Mary-Woods

  • Caleb Murray — Bellarmine

  • Quindarius Davis — Calumet (IN)

  • Kaden Buchholz — Quincy

  • Joshua Tejeda — Calumet (IN)

  • Donnell Packer — Quincy

  • Trenton Leach — Midway

  • Daymon Johnson — Calumet (IN)

  • Kanye Johnson — Oakland City

  • Elijah Tyson — Calumet (IN)

  • Robinson Hale — Calumet (IN)

All-Conference Defense — Second Team

  • Roy Shrout — Bellarmine

  • Preston Moore — Midway

  • Bobby Lefevers — Bellarmine

  • Logan Cannady — Quincy

  • Peyton Metzger — St. Mary-Woods

  • Byron Wallace — Midway

  • Jarvis Starks-Scott — Oakland City

  • Riley McGrath — Bellarmine

  • Tristian Euell — Midway

  • Lance Weiter — Bellarmine

  • Jake Skinner — St. Mary-Woods

  • Tony Madrueno — Calumet (IN)

  • Byram Simmons — St. Mary-Woods

  • Alexander Dellaechaie — Calumet (IN)

  • Tyler Young — St. Mary-Woods

All-Conference Defense — Honorable Mention

Calumet (IN): Keenan Miller
Quincy: Nicholas Hoffman; Gedeon Mbgenga; Thomas Murray Jr.
Midway: Brady Bond; Trenton Everett; Robert Thompson; Keegan Hill
Bellarmine: Brady Niemeyer; Kori Woods
St. Mary-of-the-Woods: Joshua Wence; Holtman Doades; Garry Settle; Brodi Smith

All-Conference Special Teams — First Team

  • Jeau Vinatieri — Calumet (IN)

  • Jensen Laughlin — Quincy

  • Alex Kuykendall — Oakland City

All-Conference Special Teams — Second Team

  • Connor Wardlaw — St. Mary-Woods

  • Nolen Noel — St. Mary-Woods

  • Kadin Fitch — Midway

  • Lance Weiter — Bellarmine

The MSFL congratulates all 2025 award recipients and honorees for their outstanding performances throughout the season.