Juniors Dominique Rogers and Vincent Aguilar received recognition for their play in the 2011 season, as Rogers was named to first team ALL-NCCAA Football Team defense and Aguilar received special mention for defense.
Rogers, a junior defensive back from Plano, Texas, played in nine games for the Trojans' football team in 2011. In those games, he recorded 28 total tackles, 6 pass break-ups, 2 tackles for loss 1 forced fumble, and an impressive team-leading 5 interceptions.
Aguilar, a junior from Ontario, California, played in six games for the Trojans in 2011. The defense end recorded a team-high 6 sacks, 26 total tackles, 9 tackles for loss, and 1 forced fumble. Aguilar was also named NAIA Defensive Player of the Week earlier in the year for his effort against Concordia (Mich.) in a 13-10 home win on Sept. 10. In the game, he recorded 12 total tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 2 pass break ups, and an astounding 5 sacks.
The Trojans will continue to work hard this spring semester and into the summer in preparation for their season opener on Aug. 25 at home against Trinity Bible College.