ST. MARY-OF-THE-WOODS, Ind. — St. Mary-of-the-Woods College head coach Blaine Powell has been named the Midwest Sprint Football League Coach of the Year, earning the league's top coaching honor for the second time after directing the Pomeroys to an undefeated championship season.

Powell guided SMWC to a perfect 8–0 record, marking the first fully undefeated season in program history. The Pomeroys sealed the milestone with a dominant 33–6 victory over Calumet in the MSFL Championship Game, capturing their second league title and reaching the championship stage for the fourth consecutive season — one of the most sustained runs of excellence in MSFL history.

Under Powell's leadership, SMWC excelled across all three phases and delivered its strongest overall season as the Pomeroys close the sprint-football chapter of the program before transitioning to NAIA football in 2026.

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SMWC Earns 20 MSFL All-Conference Honors
The Pomeroys were recognized across offense, defense, and special teams, earning 20 total All-Conference selections.

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First Team Offense (4)

• Jeremiah Tosky
• Corbyn Cleveland
• Lane Sluder
• Derron Hazzard

Second Team Offense (2)

• Zy'Eiar White
• Dylan McGrath

Honorable Mention Offense (3)

• Kyle Vernelson
• Owen Huff
• Xander Hunt

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First Team Defense (1)

• Adonimi Parker

Second Team Defense (4)

• Peyton Metzger
• Jake Skinner
• Byran Simmons
• Tyler Young

Honorable Mention Defense (4)

• Joshua Wence
• Holtman Doades
• Garry Settle
• Brodi Smith

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Special Teams (2)
Second Team:

• Connor Wardlaw
• Nolen Noel

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SMWC's 20 selections reflect the depth, balance, and championship-level performance of the 2025 Pomeroys — a fitting sendoff to the sprint-football era as the program prepares for NAIA competition in 2026.

For more postseason coverage, visit SMWCAthletics.com.