Following another championship campaign, OUAZ Football was well-represented on the 2025 All-Sooner Athletic Conference teams, with 25 Spirit players earning recognition for their contributions to the program's fifth SAC title. The selections reflect OUAZ's balance, depth, and consistent impact on both sides of the ball during an 8-1 season in which the Spirit ranked among the NAIA's best in scoring, total offense, and opponent points allowed.
First Team All-SAC
Quarterback – Luke Giron
Giron earned First Team honors after orchestrating one of the conference's most efficient and explosive offenses. In nine games, he threw for 2,046 yards with 22 touchdowns against just six interceptions, completing 54 percent of his attempts while averaging 15.4 yards per completion. His dual-threat ability added another layer to the offense, as he rushed for 359 yards and four touchdowns at 4.0 yards per carry, consistently extending plays and converting key downs.
Wide Receiver – Marques Reese
Reese emerged as OUAZ's top big-play threat, posting 593 receiving yards and seven touchdowns on just 21 receptions—an exceptional 28.2 yards per catch. He added a rushing touchdown and repeatedly flipped field position with his ability to stretch defenses vertically.
Offensive Tackle – Marc O'Bannon
A foundational piece of the Spirit offensive line, O'Bannon started all nine games and anchored a unit that led the SAC in total offense and scoring. His consistency and protection were essential to OUAZ's balanced attack.
Defensive Tackle – Alex Cordova
Cordova was disruptive in the interior, totaling 21 tackles, six tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks while also adding an interception and two pass breakups. His versatility made him a key figure in one of the NAIA's top scoring defenses.
Defensive Tackle – Charles Jackson
Jackson paired with Cordova to form one of the conference's strongest interior duos. He recorded 20 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and a sack in nine games, helping control the line of scrimmage throughout the season.
Defensive End – Corey Floyd, Jr.
One of the most productive defenders in the SAC, Floyd tallied 48 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, and 5.5 sacks while adding a pass breakup, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery. His presence on the edge consistently pressured opposing backfields.
Inside Linebacker – Justice Sosnicki
Sosnicki delivered one of the most complete seasons in the conference, finishing with 37 tackles, six tackles for loss, three sacks, and two interceptions, including a pick-six. He added five pass breakups, a fumble recovery, and a blocked kick—a testament to his all-around impact.
Long Snapper – Keoni Raber
Raber earned First Team honors after delivering reliable special teams play across all nine games, providing stability in both the punt and place-kicking units.
Second Team All-SAC
Wide Receiver – Matthew Hicks
Hicks provided another explosive option in the passing game, finishing with 28 receptions for 522 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 18.6 yards per catch across nine games.
Defensive End – Labarron Kennedy
Kennedy contributed 17 tackles, five tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks, strengthening OUAZ's rotation at defensive end and helping sustain the Spirit's pressure on opposing offenses.
Outside Linebacker – Tyler Ivy
Ivy posted 35 total tackles with 4.5 tackles for loss and two pass breakups. His lateral quickness and situational awareness made him a reliable defender in both run and pass situations.
Cornerback – Brayden Faber
Faber delivered a strong season in coverage, recording 18 tackles, six pass breakups, and an interception. His ability to contest receivers limited big plays on the perimeter.
Safety – Kenny White
White showcased game-changing ability at safety with 20 tackles, three tackles for loss, a sack, and two defensive touchdowns—one on an interception return and another on a fumble recovery. His versatility and instinctive play made him a constant threat.
Kicker – Eric Cline
Cline completed a perfect season, converting all seven field goal attempts and all 49 PATs. His consistency added crucial points to one of the NAIA's highest-scoring offenses.
Honorable Mention All-SAC
Running Back – Jaylen McGee
McGee led the team on the ground with 444 rushing yards and four touchdowns at 4.3 yards per carry. He also caught 10 passes for 142 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his dual-threat value.
Tight End – Mauricio Valles
Valles played in six games as a blocking tight end, contributing significantly to the Spirit's run-game efficiency and pass protection schemes.
Tight End – Tavarius Garland
Garland added five receptions for 53 yards and a touchdown while providing strong blocking support in OUAZ's multiple-tight-end sets.
Center – Xander Flowers
Flowers started all nine games and served as the anchor of the offensive line, providing stability and leadership in both run and pass protection.
Guard – Isiah Carter
Carter started all nine games at guard, helping power OUAZ to a league-best 411.7 offensive yards per game.
Guard – Dominic Reyes
Reyes started seven of the team's nine games, contributing to a front that allowed the Spirit to control tempo and maintain offensive balance.
Defensive End – Sione Latu
Latu added 13 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, and two sacks, giving OUAZ valuable depth and rotational strength along the defensive front.
Inside Linebacker – Ryan Guerrero
Guerrero posted 38 tackles with 2.5 tackles for loss and a forced fumble, playing a significant role in OUAZ's stout interior defense.
Punter – Jason Mendoza
Mendoza averaged 35.9 yards on 29 punts for a total of 1,041 yards. His placement and consistency helped OUAZ win field position battles throughout the season.
These All-Conference honors reflect the strength of an OUAZ program that continues to set the standard in the SAC. The Spirit's SAC co-championship season was built on the collective efforts of a roster filled with impact players, and the widespread recognition across offense, defense, and special teams reinforces the depth and competitiveness that define OUAZ Football.
