HILBERT, Wis. - Kestervens Dera was awarded with Midwest Conference First Team All-Conference honors following a tremendous season on the pitch for the Prairie Fire.

Dera was a force on the offensive end of the pitch for Knox throughout the 2026 campaign. He lit up the scoreboard, leading the team with nine goals and six assists.

He had two game-winning goals on the season, one in the season opener against Concordia-Wisconsin and one in Midwest Conference play when the Prairie Fire beat Beloit 1-0.

The senior from Palm Bay, Fla. put up a career-high in points this season, reaching 24 points.

Dera was wicked inside the box throughout the season and helped the Prairie Fire stretch out defenses as they were always looking out for him. Four of Dera's nine goals came in Midwest Conference play, helping him cement his spot on the First Team All-Conference list.

To read the Midwest Conference's full release, visit https://midwestconference.org/news/2026/11/12/general-grinnell-takes-half-of-mwc-mens-soccer-major-awards-as-all-conference-teams-are-announced.aspx