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EWU freshman football players Anfernee Gurley, Antoine Custer Jr. honored

Eastern Washington Eagles running back Antoine Custer Jr. runs the ball against Portland State during the first half Nov. 18, 2017, at Roos Field in Cheney. (Tyler Tjomsland / The Spokesman-Review)
Eastern Washington Eagles running back Antoine Custer Jr. runs the ball against Portland State during the first half Nov. 18, 2017, at Roos Field in Cheney. (Tyler Tjomsland / The Spokesman-Review)

Eastern Washington defensive back and special teams player Anfernee Gurley was chosen to the Hero Sports All-America freshman first team. He had 37 tackles, three broken-up passes and two forced fumbles.

Given honorable mention was running back Antoine Custer Jr., who finished the season with 776 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns.