Wertz, Thomas, and Gurney named to D3football.com All-Region

Muskingum football senior offensive lineman Foster Wertz, sophomore defensive lineman Nathan Thomas, and senior linebacker Conner Gurney have been named to the D3football.com All-Region 4 Team in recognition of their outstanding seasons.

Wertz, a First Team All-OAC selection, earned First Team All-Region 4 honors on offense. He anchored the Muskie offensive line and helped drive an attack that averaged 383.2 yards per game. His work in the trenches played a key role in Muskingum finishing second in the OAC in passing with 2,596 yards.

Thomas, also a First Team All-OAC honoree, was selected to the Second Team All-Region 4 Defense. He led the Muskies with five sacks, ranking third in the OAC, and added 50 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, and a forced fumble. He finished fourth in the league in tackles for loss.

Gurney, another First Team All-OAC standout, earned Third Team All-Region 4 Defense honors. He was also recently named Second Team AFCA Division III Coaches All-American. A four-year starter and the anchor of the Muskie defense, Gurney posted a team-high 86 tackles, along with 11.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, and two forced fumbles. He ranked second in the OAC in total tackles and third in tackles for loss.

The All-Region teams were selected by Region 4 sports information directors and D3football.com staff from 145 nominations submitted by Division III institutions. In total, 79 players were recognized. All-Region honorees are now eligible for D3football.com All-America consideration, with the national teams set to be announced Monday, Dec. 22, 2025.