Kentucky Wesleyan College Athletics

David James and Chuck Palonis were named to D2Football.com All-Independent first team.

James, a junior linebacker from Forestville, Md. (Oxon Hills HS), led the Panthers in tackles (88), tackles-for-loss (15), sacks (2.5) and blocked kicks (3).

Palonis, a junior offensive tackle from Chicago, Ill. (Mount Carmel HS) started all 11 games.

Both were first-team All Great Lakes Football Conference honorees in November.