LANCASTER, Pa.  – Senior punter Evan Tannenbaum (Berwyn, Pa./Conestoga) was named All-Centennial Conference Second Team, while junior safety Justin Lessel (Orefield, Pa./Parkland) and sophomore defensive end Alex Raimondo (Coatesville, Pa./Coatesville) were each tagged honorable mention as members of the Gettysburg College football team.
 
Tannenbaum is the first Gettysburg punter to earn a spot on the all-league squad since Robby Fay '13 was a second-team pick in 2013. The senior finished tied for second in the league with an average of 37.7 yards per punt and he booted the longest kick of the season with a 70-yarder in the season finale against Franklin & Marshall. Tannenbaum placed 13 punts inside the opponent's 20-yard line, while his 77 attempts and 2,905 punt yards rank second for a season in program history. He also tied the program record with 12 punts and set a new mark with 470 punt yards against F&M. Tannebaum finished his career as the Gettysburg leader in punt attempts (196) and punt yards (7,271), while ranking third in punt average (37.1).
 
Tannenbaum Notables

• Second in CC in punt average (37.7)
• Centennial-best 70-yard punt against F&M
• Second-most punts (77) and punt yards (2,905) in program history
• Gettysburg career leader in punt attempts (196) and punt yards (7,271)

 
Lessel was the team's top performer out of the secondary, finishing third in total tackles (62) and tying for the conference lead with four interceptions. He also broke up eight passes, recovered a fumble, and blocked a kick. The highlight of Lessel's season came in a victory over Juniata College when he picked off two passes, including a 56-yard return for a touchdown. It was the longest interception by a Bullet in six seasons. Lessel was named CC Defensive Player of the Week and D3football.com Team of the Week following his performance against Juniata. For his career, the junior safety has racked up 108 tackles, 11 pass break-ups, four interceptions, and two blocked kicks in 28 games.
 
Lessel Notables

• Third on team with 62 tackles
• Tied for league lead with four interceptions
• Logged eight pass break-ups, fumble recovery, and a blocked kick
• Returned an interception 56 yards for a touchdown against Juniata
• CC Defensive Player of the Week (10/20) and D3football.com Team of the Week (10/22)

 
Raimondo was a force behind the line of scrimmage for the Bullets' defense and finished second in the league in sacks (9.5) and fourth in tackles for a loss (15). He totaled 43 tackles and forced two fumbles while starting every game at defensive end. The sophomore opened the season with 3.5 tackles for a loss and two sacks at Bridgewater College and he posted 3.5 tackles for a loss, 2.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles at Juniata. In his first two seasons, Raimondo has totaled 54 tackles, 18.5 tackles for a loss, and 11.5 sacks in 18 games.
 
Raimondo Notables

• Second in the CC in sacks (9.5) and fourth in TFLs (15)
• Posted 43 tackles and forced two fumbles
• Racked up 3.5 tackles for a loss, 2.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles against Juniata
• Totaled 54 tackles, 18.5 TFLs, and 11.5 sacks in 18 career games

 
Additionally, senior captain Charles Hagen (Yardley, Pa./Notre Dame) was named to the CC All-Sportsmanship Team. Hagen played the majority of his career at wide receiver and converted to fullback this past fall. He was a consummate source of leadership in the locker room and a role model for a young and inexperienced squad.