Anoka Native Seth Mathis Honored as 2012 All-American First Team

SAINT PAUL, MN (12/20/2012)(readMedia)-- Bethel University junior Seth Mathis of Anoka was recently named to the 2012 All-American First Team by D3Football.com. Mathis was one of three Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) athletes and three linebackers selected to the first team when the list was released prior to the 2012 Stagg Bowl.

Mathis was chosen to the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Division III Coaches' All-America Team earlier in December. He finished the season 25th in the nation with 120 total tackles, giving him an average of 10.9 per game, and moving him into the top three in Bethel University's record book for career tackles. Already a two-time All-MIAC player, he leads the Bethel Royals in interceptions.

Bethel University has been a leader and model in Christian higher education since 1871. Approximately 6,500 students from 49 states and 23 countries are enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minn., with additional seminary locations in San Diego and on the East Coast, Bethel offers rigorous bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 fields. For further information on Bethel University, go to www.bethel.edu.