Haynes, Zalk first-team all-conference for Central Washington
Central Washington linebacker Kevin Haynes and receiver Jesse Zalk have been named first-team all-conference by the Great Northwest Athletic Conference.
Haynes, a redshirt freshman from Battle Ground, ranked second in the conference with 99 tackles. His five interceptions finished tied for the conference lead.
Zalk, a Prairie grad who was named first-team kick returner, leads Central in all-purpose yards with 113.8 per game. The sophomore leads the GNAC with an average of 29.1 yards per kick return.
The Wildcats ended the season 7-4 overall and 4-2 in conference play, finishing in a three-way tie for second.
Click here to read a Columbian story written last month on Haynes and Zalk going from high school rivals to teammates.
Click here for a full list of the GNAC all-conference teams.
Micah Rice
Columbian Sports Editor Micah Rice is the author of Tailgate Talk: College football from a Clark County perspective.