By Justin Sokeland
WBIW.com
BEDFORD – Bedford North Lawrence seniors Malakai Goodman, Jaden Gilbert, Jackson Jones and Cam Gates were named to the All-Hoosier Hills Conference First Team by the league coaches.
Goodman, the catalyst for the running offense, set a single-season team record with 2,075 yards (ranking fourth in the state) with 26 touchdowns. He also set the school single-game record with 305 yards against Bloomington North as the Stars finished the year with a 7-4 record.
Gilbert led BNL in receptions with 43 for 642 yards and seven touchdowns. He finished as the program’s career leader in receptions (146) and receiving yards (2,119).
Jones was the team leader in tackles (78) and interceptions (four) as a lock-down cornerback. He also added four receiving touchdowns. He finished his career with 11 interceptions.
Gates totaled 23 catches for 450 yards, plus he was the starting safety (69 tackles and two interceptions) and punter before suffering a season-ending injury in the sectional opener. He has signed to play baseball with Boston College.
BNL’s Chase Rynders and Case Stiles were named Honorable Mention. The Stars also set a school record by scoring 74 points in the sectional win over Evansville Central.
