CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Golden Eagle senior linebacker Justin Avery and junior punt returner Torie Wagner were named to the 2014 Beyond Sports Network Division II Football All-America Third Team announced Monday afternoon. The BSN Division 2 Football All America Team was chosen by College Sports Information Directors, Coaches, and BSN Staff. Each college was eligible to cast two ballots. Only players that were All Region were eligible for the BSN All America Team.
Justin Avery captained the Charleston defense, starting at middle linebacker all 11 games for the 2014 season. He finished the year with 91 total tackles, 12 for loss, and was also credited with five and half sacks.
Torie Wagner was the Golden Eagle special teams ace this past season. He finished fourth in the country in punt return average, totaling 404 yard on 22 punt return attempts. Two of Wagner's returns were for touchdowns which tied him for second nationally among all NCAA Division II punt returners.