Glendale, Ariz.- One day after being announced as an AFCA NAIA All-American, Nestor Higuera was announced by the Associated Press and Regions Bank as a selection of the 2022 AP NAIA All-American Second Team.

The AP NAIA All-America Teams are chosen by a group of Sports Information Directors representing each NAIA conference.

Higuera, out of Phoenix, AZ, nailed 15 of his 18 attempted field goals.  His 83% efficiency ranked second in the NAIA for kickers with more than 15 attempts.  His ACU record 52 yard blast against Oklahoma Panhandle State was the third furthest of the season in the NAIA.  Higuera converted 44 of his 46 PATs in 2022.  In total, he accounted for 89 points which topped the Firestorm.

During his four years of playing Higuera established new kicking records for Arizona Christian Football.  He converted 139 of his 143 point after attempts- both school records.  His PAT made percentage of 97.2% is the best in school history.  Field goals were no different as his 35 made on 47 attempts are also the most for ACU.

Head Coach Jeff Bowen commented, "We are very excited for Nestor to make the All-America Team.  It is a major accomplishment and well deserved.  In my book, he has been the best kicker in the country for the last several years.  I would not trade Nestor for anyone!  He will be greatly missed next year. Hopefully, he gets a chance to continue to play at the next level."

Way to go- Nestor "Manny" Higuera-Rodriguez.  Shout out to holder Riley Tucker and long snappers Jesus Pacheco and Bladen Stubbs.