<span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">The 5A state quarterfinal between section 7 winner <em>Coon Rapids </em>and section 5 winner <em>Spring Lake Park </em>was a back-and-forth, defensively dominated 14-2 victory for the <em>Coon Rapids Cardinals </em>that sent them to the state semifinals and a date with the <em>Chaska Hawks </em>next Friday at U.S. Bank Stadium. Before the game looms too large in the future however, it's important to remember the past and acknowledge the <em>Northstar Football News </em>Offensive Players of the Game from last Saturday's matchup. Congratulations to the <em>Spring Lake Park Panthers </em>senior class on a wonderful 2019 season and good luck to <em>Coon Rapids </em>at the Bank. Hudl recap: <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2CLF9e">http://www.hudl.com/v/2CLF9e</a></span>
<span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">1) <strong>David Geebli </strong>(5'9, 180lbs.) was without a doubt the offensive MVP from both teams. His 28 attempts going for 115 yards (4.1 average) and a TD in the game led all offensive statistical categories except passing. Only a sophomore, <strong>Geebli </strong>has a bright future ahead of him and was a physical back the played behind his pads with a lot more strength than his age/weight suggested. I'm going to make sure to keep an eye on <strong>Geebli </strong>moving forward for the <em>Cardinals. </em></span><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><b>Geebli </b>midseason Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11097553/5d996b2590f9040dac5251a7">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11097553/5d996b2590f9040dac5251a7</a></span>
<span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">2) <strong>Trey Toner </strong>(6'5, 235 lbs.) played his last prep game on Saturday for <em>SLP </em>and the recent recipient of a PWO offer by the U of M showed out from his TE position on Saturday. Despite not recording a catch, <strong>Toner </strong>was physical & nasty at the point of attack and fought all game long to put <em>Cardinals </em>on their butts. He will be fun to watch in college no matter where he goes. Congratulations on the career, <strong>Trey</strong>. </span><strong><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Toner</span></strong><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"> Hudl from the <em>CR </em>game: <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2CLThY">http://www.hudl.com/v/2CLThY</a></span>
<span><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">3) </span><strong style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Jake Van Hulzen </strong><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">(6'1, 185 lbs.) is </span><em style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Coon Rapids </em><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">QB and is a dynamic athlete for the 5A state contenders at his quarterback position. He threw a good ball and rain in a TD for the </span><i style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"></i><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><i>Cardinals</i></span><i style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"> </i><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">in the 4th quarter as well. The senior hasn't reported any offers but does have NSIC and MIAC interest from coaches and went on a gameday visit to the Air Force Academy so stay tuned on where he ends up. Midseason Hudl: <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2C6qqu">http://www.hudl.com/v/2C6qqu</a></span></span>
<span><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">4) </span><strong style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Kaleb Skelly </strong><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">(6'4, 185 lbs.) is a junior at </span><em style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">SLP </em><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;">who had two clutch contested catches for the </span><i style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"></i><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><i>Panthers</i></span><i style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"> </i><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">and put them in great field position. The 2021 grad plays both ways (WR/FS) and has some great size and toughness. He deserved some recognition. </span></span>
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