Harding junior running back Kale Gelles and sophomore offensive guard L.J. Tarrant were named Daktronics All-Super Region 2 on Wednesday. Gelles was a 1st Team honoree, and Tarrant was 2nd Team.Gelles, a native of Colleyville, Texas, led the Gulf South Conference in rushing at 109.9 yards per game. He carried 190 times for 1,099 yards and 10 touchdowns. Gelles' yardage total ranked fourth in a Harding single season. He had five games with more than 100 rushing yards, including a career-high 257 yards and four touchdowns against Arkansas Tech.
Since the Daktronics All-Region award began in 2002, Gelles is just the second Harding running back to receive the honor. Kyle Wess was a 2nd Team honoree in 2006.
Tarrant, who hails from Cabot, Ark., started all 10 games for Harding at right guard and helped lead the Bisons' rushing attack that averaged 272.2 yards per game, the top figure in the GSC and fifth in Division II. Tarrant had Harding's top film grades from the coaches among offensive linemen and led the Bisons with 336 knockout blocks.
The NCAA has divided Division II football into four Super Regions. Harding is a member of Super Region 2.
The Daktronics All-Super Region 2 teams were selected by sports information directors in the region. The voting was powered by ATHLETICSITE.COM.
by Scott Goode
