Bernardo, seen here running against Mass.-Dartmouth in the first round of the NCAA playoffs, rushed for 100 yards or more in nine of Muhlenberg’s 12 games.

Senior kicker Chris Reed was a first-team selection and also was named South Region special teams player of the year. He had a Division III-high 16 field goals, including seven from 40 yards or more, along with 49 extra points in 51 attempts.

Junior running back Matt Bernardo also earned a spot on the first team by rushing for 1,393 yards and leading all South Region players with 22 touchdowns and 2,173 all-purpose yards. He also averaged 31.4 yards on kickoff returns.

Junior offensive tackle Chris Radomski was named to the second team. He was the top lineman on an offense that averaged 35.8 points and 357.6 yards per game and allowed only 15 sacks.

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The All-America team is scheduled to be released next week, prior to Saturday’s Stagg Bowl. The American Football Coaches Association and D3football.com also will be announcing their All-America teams next week.