MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Coe senior Matt Schmitz has been named to the D3football.com All-West Region Football First Team, the fourth straight year Coe has had a first-team selection.

Schmitz, a defensive tackle, led the Iowa Conference in tackles for loss with 9.5 and tied for the league lead with two fumble recoveries. He also ranked second in sacks with 4.5 and tied for 19th with 51 tackles.

He ranked 20th in the nation with two blocked kicks and 123rd in tackles for loss. He ended his career ranked fourth in school history in blocked kicks and tied for 10th with eight quarterback hurries.

Schmitz is now eligible for the D3football.com All-American teams, which will be announced prior to the NCAA Division III National Championship game.