Bethel first-year running back Taye Manns (Fy. / Duluth, Minn. / Denfield) was named MIAC Rookie of the Year after leading the conference with 12 rushing touchdowns in his debut season. Manns carried the ball 109 times for 701 yards and finished the MIAC slate with twice as many rushing scores as any other back in the conference. Manns is the second Royal to be named MIAC Rookie of the Year in football, joining teammate and inaugural recipient of the award in 2022, Devin Williams. #d3football #d3fb (📸: Bennett Moger)