BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - D3football.com announced the selections to the football all-region teams on Wednesday. Senior defensive back Conner Thornburg was named to the All-Region 3 Second Team, and sophomore defensive lineman Ricky Spence Jr. was named to the Third Team.

Conner Thornburg was earned an All-Region 3 Second Team selection for the second consecutive season. The Chattanooga, Tennessee native was excellent in coverage for the Panthers in 2023 and is widely respected by opposing offenses. Thornburg recorded 43 total tackles including 31 solo with a tackle for loss. He had four pass breakups and was part of three turnovers with a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries. 

Ricky Spence Jr. was named to an All-Region 3 team for the first time in his career with his Third Team selection. The Moundville, Alabama native was a force to be reckoned with in the trenches with his BSC single-season sack record of 11 sacks and tackles for loss record of 18.5. Spence finished second in the SAA in both categories and finished T12 in sacks and T17 in TFLs in Division III. He ended the year with 54 total tackles, four QB hurries, and a pass breakup.

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