Three Wolves Named to All-District Academic Team

Only one school in the west had more selections to the team than Western Oregon (Whitworth).

WOU's Kevin Boss. Photo: Western Oregon Athletics

MONMOUTH - Three Western Oregon football players have been named to the ESPN the Magazine All-District 8 College Division Academic team.

All players on the District 8 squad are now eligible for the Academic All-American squad, which will be announced later this month.

Tight end Kevin Boss, offensive lineman Paul Wright and defensive back Jason Buckmier were selected to the squad, which is made up of NCAA Division II, III and NAIA players from the west coast.

To qualify, you must have a 3.2 grade point average or better, and be at least a sophomore in your second year of competition at your school.

After meeting those qualifications, the top student-athlete candidates were voted on by the college sports information directors.

Buckmier, a senior from Westview High School in Beaverton, is a two-time pick to the prestigious squad. He carries a 3.77 GPA in his major of Business.

The Sports Management minor is second on the Wolves in tackles this season with 48, and he has two interceptions.

Boss, an All-American last season, saw his season come to a close early in 2006. Injured in the team’s sixth game, he still had 33 catches for 403 yards and five touchdowns.

The 6-7, 255-pound pro prospect has a 3.2 GPA in his major of physical education. The Philomath native is working towards a minor in business.

Wright, a junior and three-year starter, is a part of an offense that is averaging 425 yards in total offense a game.

The 6-4, 290-pounder from Portland’s Franklin High School, was an all-conference selection last year. He has a 3.22 GPA in his major of physical education. He also has a health business minor.

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