Anoka Native Seth Mathis Named to 2012 AFCA All-America Team

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Bethel University football player Seth Mathis

SAINT PAUL, MN (12/13/2012)(readMedia)-- Bethel University junior Seth Mathis from Andover, Minn., was named to the 2012 American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Division III Coaches' All-America Team. Mathis, a linebacker for the Royals, was one of 25 Division III athletes and three linebackers to be honored within the elite group. In addition, he was one of three Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) players to be recognized and the only defenseman.

This award comes just after Mathis was announced to the D3football.com All-West Region First Team Defense and 2012 MIAC All-Conference First Team. Mathis finished the season 25th nationwide in total tackles, but finished at the top of the MIAC with 120 tackles, averaging 10.9 per game. With his triple-digit season, Mathis moves into third all-time for career tackles at Bethel with 227.5.

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.