The NCAA Division II Conference Commissioner's Association (D2CCA) announced the 2023 All-Super Region 3 Football teams on Thursday morning. Saginaw Valley State University junior linebacker Micah Cretsinger was listed on the first-team defense.

Cretsinger had a historic season that was punctuated by him tying the NCAA Division II record with four interceptions returned for a touchdown. He is the first player in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference to achieve that feat, and only the fifth player in DII history to meet that mark (the last occurrence came in 2011). The Jackson, Michigan native, led the team in tackles with 100 and had 3.5 sacks, 15 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, and four pass breakups. His eight interceptions tied for the most in the GLIAC, and ranks second in all of NCAA DII.

"Micah had an incredible year!," said SVSU Head Football Coach Ryan Brady. "His impact off the field was as great as his production on it.  Proud of what he and his teammates accomplished together.  Can't wait to see what he does as a Senior Captain at SVSU.  Micah is an exceptional young man, and he makes those around him better.  Congratulations Micah!"

Cretsinger joins five other players from GLIAC schools on the All-Super Region 3 first team. He is one of three GLIAC players on the first-team defense and is the only representative from SVSU.

As a member of the All-Super Region 3 first team, Cretsinger will now move on to the NCAA D2CCA All-America ballot.