San Antonio - Trinity University Tigers first-year football kicker Garrett Biel has been ranked No. 1 in the nation in field goals.

The 5-foot-8, 165-pound Biel, from Clayton, Calif. and De La Salle High School of Concord, led the NCAA Division III, connecting on 17 of 19 field-goal attempts (.895). Biel averaged 1.70 field goals over the 10-game season. His 17 field goals established a Trinity record for a single season. Biel also broke the record for most field goals in one game, booting four against Rhodes College. His longest field goal of the season was 48 yards. Biel also kicked 31 of 33 extra points.

Biel was a long-time Diablo FC 90 player, helping his team to 3 consecutive CYSA State Cup championships, 2008 USYSA Western Regional championship and a spot in the USYSA National Final Four in Arkansas. He also scored the winning goal in overtime of the 2009 North Coast Section soccer playoff championship game. As a placekicker he played for De La Salle in two CIF State Championship Bowl games.

Biel was recognized for his accomplishments by being named to the d3football.com All-America Third Team, and to the All-Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference First Team.

Trinity, led by 20th-year head coach Steve Mohr, completed the season with a 7-3 record. The Tigers went 4-2 in the SCAC, and tied for third place.