West Alabama quarterback Gary Johnston (JR, 5-11, 200, Gulf Shores, AL).
Johnston collects his second career honor since nabbing his first laurel in 2011. The senior led UWA to its first-ever outright GSC Title in Thursday night’s 42-27 GSC-TV home victory over rival North Alabama. The Gulf Shores, AL native had a direct hand in five touchdowns, passing for three and rushing for two more. Johnston completed 12-of-15 passes for 216 yards and also ran for a game-best 151 yards on 26 carries.