The Southern California Football Association (SCFA) releasesd its 2024 All-National Central League selections, highlighting outstanding individual performances from the season. Leading the honors for Golden West is quarterback Will Burns, named Offensive Player of the Year after an exceptional freshman campaign for the Rustlers. Burns completed 158 of 256 passes (61.7%) for 1,857 yards and 22 touchdowns, adding 650 rushing yards and seven scores on the ground. He also led the league with a total of 29 touchdowns while finishing second with 22 throwing TD's and fourth with seven rushing on the season.
The following Rustlers earned All-League honors for their outstanding contributions:
First Team Selections:
- Safety: Terahiti Wolfe
- Linebacker: Christian Petero
- Defensive End: Andrew Jordan Jr. III
- Punt Returner: Noah Burdick (also earned 2nd Team Utility honors)
- Placekicker: Fernando Mancilla
Second Team Selections:
- Safety: Marcus Works
- Defensive End: Daniel Viramontes
- Center: Inoke Samita
- Offensive Tackles: Matthew Mena and Ben Faletoi
- Wide Receivers: Colin Payne and Robert Sarmiento
Honorable Mentions:
- Linebackers: Brandon Soleau and Caine Elroy
- Corner Back: Jayden Jackson
- Offensive Line: LeeHanu Atuatasi
- Wide Receiver: Trey Nelson
- Tight End: Burke Mickelson
Key Performances:
- Noah Burdick, recognized as First Team Punt Returner and Second Team Utility, contributed 266 receiving yards and 134 punt return yards, averaging 11.2 yards per return.
- Fernando Mancilla demonstrated consistency, converting 36 extra points and eight field goals (80%), including a long of 43 yards.
- Christian Petero anchored the defense, earning First Team Linebacker honors.