Bishops' Mitter-Burke Named to All-Region Football Teams

Dec. 9, 2008

Ohio Wesleyan University junior Rylan Mitter-Burke (Marlborough, Mass./Marlboro) was named to the d3football.com All-North Region teams, it was announced by d3football.com.

Mitter-Burke, the Battling Bishops' free safety, was a second-team all-region pick.

Mitter-Burke led the Bishops with 4 interceptions and 7 pass breakups and ranked second on the team with 70 tackles, including 3 for loss. His 4 interceptions is tied for seventh in the North Coast Athletic Conference. Mitter-Burke was a first-team All-NCAC selection in 2008 and an honorable mention All-NCAC pick in 2007.

Ohio Wesleyan finished the season with a 2-8 record. The Battling Bishops were 2-5 in the NCAC, good for a seventh-place tie in the final league standings.