BROOKFIELD, Ill. – The Don Hansen Football Committee has announced its 2019 Don Hansen NCAA Division II All-Super Region Four Team, honoring four members of the Winona State University Warriors.
Paul Ortiz (First Team Special Teams), Sam Santiago-Lloyd (Third Team Offense), Nick Pridgeon (Third Team Defense) and Isaiah Hall (Third Team Defense) were each named to the All-Super Region Four Team. Hall was a Second Team All-Region selection in 2018 and went on to earn Don Hansen All-American Honorable Mention status.
Ortiz, a First Team All-Conference performer at kicker and punter in 2019, was also named to the D2CCA All-Super Region First Team last month. The senior recorded a career high in field goals made (20-for-24) with a long of 49 yards this season. Ortiz's 20 converted field goals also set a new WSU single-season record. His 1.82 field goals/game ranked second in the nation.
Santiago-Lloyd, was also a First Team All-NSIC recipient in 2019. The junior running back rushed for career highs in yards (956) and touchdowns (8). He ranked third in the NSIC in yards/game (95.6) and fourth in total rushing yards and touchdowns. Santiago-Lloyd racked up 1,116 all-purpose yards and nine TDs despite missing the final two games of the season.
Pridgeon, the 2019 NSIC Preseason NSIC South Defensive Player of the Year, concludes his stellar career with All-Region honors for the first time. The three-time All-NSIC performer returned from a season-ending injury in 2018 to lead the Warriors with a career-high 70 tackles (37 solo) while tallying 1.5 sacks and 12.0 TFL. Pridgeon also recorded two interceptions and two forced fumbles.
Hall, a First Team All-NSIC Defense and Second Team All-NSIC Special Teams selection, excelled at both his cornerback and kick return duties. The junior recorded 48 tackles (30 solo), one force fumble, two interceptions and eight pass break-ups. On special teams, Hall led the NSIC and ranked 13th in the country in kickoff returns (28.0 yards/return). His 585 kick return yards are a new career best and were highlighted by a 98-yard touchdown return.
Winona State finished the 2019 campaign with a record of 8-4 after playing in the Mineral Water Bowl. The Warriors have won at least eight games in four straight seasons and qualified for the postseason in two of the last three years.
