OKLAHOMA CITY -- Mid-America Christian University junior midfielder Raphael Bonelle has been selected as the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Central Region Player of the Year, the organization released today (Dec. 10).  Bonelle was also a first-team pick, along with sophomore defender Kevin Cabello and goalkeeper Tyler McIntosh.  Senior defender Javier Hernandez was a second-team performer. 

Bonelle broke his own school single-season record for goals with 15 and also dished out a team-high eight assists this season. Five of Bonelle's goals were game-winning scores.  He also tied for first in the Sooner Athletic Conference in goals per game (0.89) and tied for second in the Sooner Athletic Conference in points per game (2.1).  

Cabello scored three goals along with two assists, while McIntosh posted four shutouts and notched a SAC-leading 4.89 saves per game. 

Hernandez started all 19 games and dished out two assists and played a key role on the Evangels' defensive unit that posted four shutouts.

The four All-Region performers helped the Evangels capture their third NCCAA Central Regional title and advance to the NCCAA National Tournament in Kissimmee, Fla.