7 Wildcats Honored With Region Awards

After a season that saw them go 8-3 and make it to the second round of the State Playoffs, seven Monterey Wildcats were given All-Region Honors for their performances throughout the season.

Mason Bowman was named the Region 4-1A Most Valuable Player after rushing for 1,330 yards and 17 touchdowns. The sophomore added a receiving touchdown and a kickoff return touchdown as well, and he accounted for 26 tackles on defense, six of which were for a loss.

Grant Hoover was named the Offensive Lineman of the Year, with the most impressive stat being that he allowed zero sacks in 11 games. On defense, he added 31 tackles, 10 for loss and five sacks.

Anthony Soberanis earned the Special Teams Player of the Year award after he contributed 61 tackles and two interceptions on defense.

The following Wildcats earned All-Region Honors as well:

Matthew Montgomery (Quarterback): 1,022 passing yards, 13 touchdowns, 273 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns

Carter Charlton (Defensive End/Tight End): 41 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, five sacks, nine catches for 189 yards and two touchdowns

Denver Smith (Offensive Line/Defensive Line): 28 Pancakes, 27 tackles, nine tackles for loss and three sacks

Michael Allred (Wide Receiver/Defensive Back): 34 tackles, one interception, 264 yards rushing and three touchdowns

Eli Saylors (Wide Receiver/Defensive Back): 14 catches for 204 yards and two touchdowns, 25 tackles and four interceptions

Chandler Bowden (Wide Receiver/Defensive Back): 16 catches for 275 yards and three touchdowns, 18 tackles and two interceptions

Byron Borjas (Defensive End/Tight End): 36 tackles, six tackles for loss, two sacks, two catches for 21 yards and one touchdown