Sarpa, Rogers make all-conference

By Rex Kirts

Senior linebacker Alex Sarpa and sophomore safety-tailback Nolan Rogers, South's top two leaders in defensive points, have been voted by the league coaches to the all-Conference Indiana team.
Sarpa, who came on strong the second half of the season, led South in defensive points by a large margin. He was the leading tackler with 56 solos and 35 assists for a total of 91. He had 156 1/2 total defensive points.
Sarpa was also used at fullback some the second half of the season, carrying 16 times for 76 yards (4.7 average).
Rogers was second in total defensive points with 125, including a team-leading four interceptions. He had 47 solo tackles, second most on the team, and 22 assists for a total of 69 tackles.
Rogers was also the No. 1 tailback the last part of the season. He carried 86 times for 319 yards (3.7) and three touchdowns. He was second on the team in rushing to junior quarterback Michael Bower's 630 yards (4.2). Bower led the Panthers in TDs with 11.
Other all-conference selections, by school:
Bloomington North: D'Angelo Roberts, rb; Brayton Deckard, wr; Desmond Gilbert, OL.
Columbus North: Kobi Cook, rb; Jake Reed, DL; Will Rinehart, LB.
Franklin Central: Jared Lantz, OL.
Lawrence Central: Tre Robersonk QB; Anthony Shelman, RB; Andrew Anderson, WR; Wesley Rogers, OL; Rob Denny, OL; Eric Thigpen, DL; DeWayne Clemons, DB.
Perry Meridian: Jamar Wilhite, DL.
Pike: Grant Kitcoff, QB; Cameron Crabtree, RB; Aloyhis Gray, WR; Kody Woods, OL; Taylor Kerr, PK and P; Malcolm Exford, DL; Nigel Ward, LB; Chris Isabell, DB.
Southport: Carlton Byrd, WR; Darrice Orkman, DL; Kenneth Hawkins, LB; Nick Depatrizio, DB.