Class 5A, District 1: All Eyes Focused On Ankeny

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The entire state - and even outside of Iowa for that matter - will be focused on what happens in Class 5A, District 1 this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That is where state favorite Ankeny will set up shop, led by Iowa State commits [player_tooltip player_id='104081' first='JJ' last='Kohl'] and [player_tooltip player_id='24030' first='Jamison' last='Patton'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kohl, a quarterback, will have another incredible weapon to work with in Patton, one of the top athletes in the state. Patton transferred to the school from Des Moines Roosevelt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>And while Ankeny is at the top, there are several other key faces to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='104081' first='JJ' last='Kohl'] - Ankeny - QB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elite in every sense of the word. That is how to best describe [player_tooltip player_id='104081' first='JJ' last='Kohl']. The Ankeny senior spent the summer showcasing himself to the nation, excelling in earning a scholarship to Iowa State. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last year, Kohl led the Ankeny offense, completing 60 percent of his passes for almost 2,200 yards with 25 touchdowns and just four interceptions. He has excellent size, a ridiculously powerful arm and great awareness in the pocket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='24030' first='Jamison' last='Patton'] - Ankeny - WR/S</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Already one of the top offenses in the state, Ankeny took another step towards claiming the 5A state title with the arrival of [player_tooltip player_id='24030' first='Jamison' last='Patton']. Patton, who took a visit to UCLA over the summer, also signed with Iowa State to join new teammate [player_tooltip player_id='104081' first='JJ' last='Kohl'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At Des Moines Roosevelt a year ago, Patton did it all. He threw for almost 1,300 yards with a 14-to-3 touchdown-to-interception ratio, while also running for 548 yards and even more scores. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>His best position in the future, though, could be in the secondary. Patton is an athletic safety that can really make you pay for testing him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='247561' first='Ayden' last='Price'] - West Des Moines Valley - WR</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Listed at quarterback a season ago, we could see [player_tooltip player_id='247561' first='Ayden' last='Price'] shift back there after the graduation of West Des Moines Valley's starter. As a wide receiver last year, he caught 37 passes for 464 yards with four touchdowns, averaging 12.5 yards per catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A super athlete, Price also ran for 103 yards and a score, while also handling kick return duties, where he averaged 24 yards per touch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='152928' first='Nick' last='Rebik'] - Marshalltown - RB/LB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A force on both sides of the ball, Marshalltown senior [player_tooltip player_id='152928' first='Nick' last='Rebik'] will look to do it all again for the Bobcats this fall. Last season, he ran for a team-high 422 yards, averaging 7.4 yards per carry with five touchdowns. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He also showcased his skills in the passing game with six receptions spanning 81 yards and a score. On defense, Rebik was all over the field, recording 48 tackles, seven of which came from behind the line of scrimmage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>And for added measure, he also returned two kickoffs back for touchdowns, averaging 36 yards per touch while forcing three turnovers on defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->