Cortland Red Dragons football dominates Empire 8 Conference Awards

CORTLAND, N.Y. (WBNG) -- The Cortland Red Dragons have been on a tear this season which led to the team garnering 20 All-Conference selections and awards for Defensive Player of the Year and Coaching Staff of the Year.

Senior linebacker for the Red Dragons, Aden Wiser, was named the Empire 8 Defensive Player of the Year following an outstanding season.

In 10 games played Wiser racked up 33 tackles (22 solo), 9.5 total tackles for loss (69 yds), 1 interception and 1 forced fumble.

The Cortland coaching staff was also recognized by the Empire 8 for the fifth straight year, however, it would be the first for head coach Tom Blumenauer in his first year leading the program.

The All-Conference bids are as follows:

FIRST TEAM

Aidan Glynn, Sr., Offensive Line

Nate Graser, Sr., Offensive Line

Kevin Whalen, Sr., Offensive Line

Logan Wendt, Sr., Fullback

George Gjelaj, Jr., Defensive Line

Aidan Lochner, Jr., Linebacker

Aden Wiser, Sr., Linebacker

Alessandro DeRosa, Sr., Defensive Back

Nazair Jean-Lubin, Jr., Defensive Back

SECOND TEAM

Mike Rescigno, So., Quarterback

Ethan Gallo, Jr., Running Back

Jake Hromada, Sr., Offensive Line

Sam Cotton, Jr., Wide Receiver

Jacque LaPrarie, Jr., Wide Receiver

Gavin Guers, Sr., Defensive Line

Anthony Luciano, Jr., Defensive Back

Cole Callard, Fr., Kicker

THIRD TEAM

Dylan Kiely, Sr., Tight End

Sam Cotton, Jr., All-Purpose

Allen Flore Jr., Sr., Defensive Back

Ravi Dass Jr., Jr., Return Specialist