Class 1A, District 1: Top Offensive, Defensive Players

Now that the 2021 season is in the books, it is time to start looking back at the top performers from each class and district. Up first is Class 1A, District 1 which includes West Sioux, Ridge View and Sioux Central. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="104080" first="Dylan" last="Wiggins"] - West Sioux - QB/CB - 6-1 - 175</strong> Over the past several years, West Sioux has transformed into one of the top offenses in the state. Current Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers was at the controls, but now, [player_tooltip player_id="104080" first="Dylan" last="Wiggins"] is leading the way. The junior threw for 3,011 yards with 34 touchdowns, completing over 63 percent of his passes. What Wiggins does is perfectly direct the offense. He is quick to read through his progressions, checking off each one to find the best option. He is also very athletic, adding 537 yards with his legs. With another season of coaching, Wiggins should be positioned as one of the top quarterback prospects in the state next year. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="148882" first="Cade" last="Harriman"] - Ridge View - QB/CB - 6-1- 180</strong> A dual threat in every sense of the word, Ridge View’s offense received a big-time spark with the move to [player_tooltip player_id="148882" first="Cade" last="Harriman"] this fall. The senior threw for 982 yards with 13 touchdowns while rushing for a district-leading 1,201 and 13 scores. Harriman made the most of his opportunity, growing as an overall football player. His success on the offensive side of the football made him an even better defensive player, as he recorded 43 tackles with a pair of interceptions. With his natural instincts, Harriman could be a difference-maker on the defensive side at the college level. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="105182" first="Brady" last="Lynott"] - West Sioux - WR/LB - 6-1 - 200</strong> Following in the footsteps of Jake Lynott, [player_tooltip player_id="105182" first="Brady" last="Lynott"] became the top receiver in the district this season, leading a talented group from West Sioux. The junior caught 50 passes for 967 yards and 13 touchdowns. Lynott’s ability to create separation is what made him so dangerous, averaging almost 20 yards per catch. One-on-one, not many in the league could stay with him because of his size and speed. And factor in his skills on defense where he made 71 tackles including 8.5 for loss and three sacks. <strong>Jacob Hargens - Sioux Central - 6-4 - 205</strong> At Sioux Central, old-school remains the norm. The Rebel defense was anchored by junior Jacob Hargens this past fall, as he recorded 89.5 tackles with 79 being solo stops. Hargens also showed his speed on defense with five tackles for loss and a sack. He doubled as the leading receiver for Sioux Central with 12 receptions for 226 yards and a TD. At 6-foot-4 and 225 pounds, Hargens has excellent size and could turn himself into a future rush end at the college level.