PrepRedzoneWI Preseason All-State: 8-Player Offense and Defense

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Somehow, it was <em>PrepRedzoneWI's</em> second anniversary this past June, and boy has that time gone fast! I still remember our launch date, which was the culmination of me watching film on every program and just about every player in the state as well as the genesis of our partnership with now-lead scout Mark Johnson. It was an exciting and competitive time for me personally, as I ventured into a new state and got to know some new teams and players, and a lot of the initial excitement and momentum began with the Preseason All-State Teams. From 8-player up to Division 1, those weeks of grinding tape en mass were really how I built my foundation of initial understanding of Wisconsin High School football, and I'm stoked to bring the series back while we twiddle our thumbs before the 2022 season kicks off. Mark is in the process of updating the rankings, so it comes at a perfect time in that regard, and there is no better place to start with the Preseason teams than in the 8-player division. A lot of these 2023s were just young bucks when I first got a look at them for our All-State teams two seasons ago, and it's a blessing to be watching and writing about them as they enter their final year of prep football with a ton of talent behind them in the younger classes. With 65 programs spanning small towns around the Great State of Wisconsin, this 8-player team features 59 players from three graduating classes and every position on the gridiron, from the hogs in the trenches to the speedsters on the perimeter. Before I begin, I want to make sure to mention that this list was curated primarily with Hudl, so I do recognize that some players/programs are at a disadvantage without Hudl and I more than likely missed some studs. However, there was more than enough tape to make this <em>PrepRedzoneWI </em>Preseason All-State: 8-Player Offense and Defense team, so let's get into it. Thanks for reading! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><em>Preseason Player of the Year: </em><strong>Logan Amacher </strong><em>(Owen-Withee) </em>QB/DB. Class of 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><em>Preseason Offensive Player of the Year: </em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="304430" first="Kaden" last="Vardon"] </strong><em>(Algoma) </em>WR. Class of 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><em>Preseason Defensive Player of the Year: </em><strong>Aiden Janke</strong> (<em>Athens</em>) DE. Class of 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center has-large-font-size"><em>2022 8-Player Offensive Team</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><em>Quarterback</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First Team:<strong> Logan Amacher</strong> <em>(Owen-Withee) </em>C/o 2023. 6'4, 180 lbs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Second Team: <strong>Aiden Rosemeyer</strong> (<em>Thorp</em>) C/o 2023. 5'11, 190 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><em>Running Back</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First Team: <strong>Nick Malveg</strong> <em>(Marion/Tigerton)</em> C/o 2023. -<strong> Logan Hanson</strong> (<em>Thorp</em>) C/o 2024. 5'10, 190 lbs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Second Team: <strong>Treyden Marchenkuski </strong>(<em>Oakfield</em>) C/o 2024. 5'8, 165 lbs. - <strong>Braden Brauer</strong><em> (Wabeno/Laona)</em> C/o 2023. 5'9, 165 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><em>Wide Receiver</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First Team: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="304430" first="Kaden" last="Vardon"] </strong><em>(Algoma) </em>C/o 2023. 6', 175 lbs. - <strong>Dale Tetrault</strong> <em>(McDonell Central)</em> C/o 2023. 5'10, 170 lbs. - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="290227" first="Atticus" last="Johnson"]</strong> <em>(Saint Mary Catholic)</em> C/o 2023. 6', 170 lbs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Second Team: <strong>Wyatt Anton</strong> (<em>Siren</em>) C/o 2023. 5'9, 160 lbs. - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="299917" first="Adam" last="Seeber"]</strong> <em>(Wabeno/Laona)</em> C/o 2023. - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='933418' first='Braden' last='Sitte']</strong> (<em>Gibraltar</em>) C/o 2024. 6'2, 170 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><em>Offensive Line</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First Team: <strong>Derek Thiex</strong> (<em>Siren</em>) C/o 2023. 6'7, 295 lbs. - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="309067" first="Malaki" last="Suckerman"]</strong> <em>(McDonell Central)</em> C/o 2023. 6'3, 300 lbs. - <strong>Maks Marcellus</strong> (<em>Luck</em>) C/o 2023. 6'3, 280 lbs. - <strong>Caden Denham</strong> <em>(Northwood/Solon Springs)</em> C/o 2023. 6'8, 260 lbs. - <strong>Amaree Lyons</strong> <em>(Sturgeon Bay)</em> C/o 2023. 6'1, 225 lbs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Second Team: <strong>Rogan Travis</strong> (<em>Greenwood</em>) C/o 2023. 6'2, 225 lbs. - <strong>Kai Harder</strong> (<em>New Auburn)</em> C/o 2025. 6', 240 lbs. - <strong>Parker Krueger</strong> (<em>Washburn</em>) C/o 2023. 6'2, 260 lbs. - <strong>Bryce Leffler</strong> (<em>Florence</em>) C/o 2024. 6'1, 230 lbs. - <strong>Chris-Alan Ritchie</strong> (<em>Algoma</em>) C/o 2023. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><em>Tight End</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First Team: <strong>Eli Gustafson</strong> <em>(Newman Catholic</em>) C/o 2023. 6'4, 215 lbs. - <strong>Aiden Janke </strong><em>(Athens) </em>C/o 2023. 6'6, 225 lbs. - <strong>Noah Fritz</strong> (<em>Belmont</em>) C/o 2023. 6', 205 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><em>Fullback</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First Team: <strong>Grady Kroeplin</strong> (<em>Gilman</em>) C/o 2023. 6', 200 lbs. - <strong>Avery Starzecki</strong> (<em>Clayton</em>) C/o 2023. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><em>Athlete </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First Team: <strong>Max Sauerwein </strong><em>(Lake Holcombe) </em>C/o 2023. -<strong> LJ Terlizzi </strong><em>(Three Lakes) </em>C/o 2024. 6'2, 205 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center has-large-font-size"><em>2022 8-Player Defensive Team</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><em>Defensive Line</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First Team: <strong>Aiden Janke </strong><em>(Athens) </em>C/o 2023. 6'6, 225 lbs. - <strong>Derek Thiex</strong> (<em>Siren</em>) C/o 2023. 6'7, 295 lbs. - <strong>Casin Carey</strong> (<em>Belmont</em>) C/o 2023. 6'1, 220 lbs. - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="300285" first="Hunter" last="Cronauer"]</strong> <em>(Wabeno/Laona)</em> C/o 2023. 6'2, 215 lbs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Second Team: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1380121' first='Daniel' last='Harness']</strong> <em>(Saint Mary Catholic)</em> C/o 2025. 6'2, 195 lbs. - <strong>Eli Gustafson</strong> (<em>Newman Catholic)</em> C/o 2023. 6'4, 215 lbs. - <strong>Jason Landon Evenson</strong> (<em>Luck</em>) C/o 2023. 6'2, 200 lbs. - <strong>Mason Ferrell</strong> (<em>Suring</em>) C/o 2023. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Honorable Mention: <strong>Rogan Travis</strong> (<em>Greenwood</em>) C/o 2023. 6'2, 225 lbs. - <strong>Colton Riechers</strong> (<em>Belmont</em>) C/o 2023. 5'11, 300 lbs. - <strong>Parker Krueger</strong> (<em>Washburn</em>) C/o 2023. 6'2, 260 lbs. - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="401060" first="David" last="Zuehlke"]</strong> (<em>Sturgeon Bay)</em> C/o 2023. 5'11, 200 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><em>Linebacker</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First Team: <strong>Kyler Ellenbecker</strong> (<em>Athens</em>) C/o 2023. 5'10, 180 lbs. - <strong>Samuel Todd</strong> (<em>Saint Mary Catholic)</em> C/o 2023. 5'11, 175 lbs. - <strong>John Reader</strong> (<em>Wisconsin Heights)</em> C/o 2025. 6', 185 lbs. -</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Second Team: <strong>Marshall Maltby</strong> (<em>Gibraltar</em>) C/o 2024. 6'2, 200 lbs. - <strong>Noah Fritz</strong> (<em>Belmont</em>) C/o 2023. 6', 205 lbs. - <strong>Ryan Nelson</strong> (<em>Owen-Withee</em>) C/o 2024. 6', 180 lbs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><em>Defensive Back</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First Team:<strong> Logan Amacher </strong>(<em>Owen-Withee)</em> C/o 2023. 6'4, 180 lbs. - <strong>Konner Lancaster</strong> (<em>Belmont</em>) C/o 2023. 5'11, 175 lbs. - <strong>Kordell Anderson</strong> (<em>Sturgeon Bay)</em> C/o 2024. - <strong>Bailey Schepp</strong> (<em>Oakfield</em>) C/o 2024. 5'8, 160 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Second Team: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="262091" first="Dylan" last="Mattson"]</strong> (<em>Thorp</em>) C/o 2025 - <strong>Ashton Kroeplin</strong> (<em>Thorp</em>) C/o 2023 - <strong>Owen Swanstorm</strong> (<em>Saint Mary Catholic)</em> C/o 2023. 6'1, 185 lbs. - <strong>Brett Mueller</strong> (<em>Wild Rose)</em> C/o 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><em>Specialists </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First Team: <strong>Linus Maas</strong> (<em>Owen-Withee</em>) C/o 2023. 6'1, 170 lbs. Kicker - <strong>Connor Smith</strong> (<em>Wausau East</em>) C/o 2023. 6'1, 180 lbs. Kicker/Punter - <strong>Raul Escamilla </strong>(<em>Alma Center Lincoln)</em> C/o 2023. Kicker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Second Team: . <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="304430" first="Kaden" last="Vardon"] </strong><em>(Algoma) </em>C/o 2023. Kickoff Return- <strong>Ben Hardesty</strong> (<em>Newman Catholic</em>) C/o 2023. 6'3, 205 lbs. Kickoff Coverage </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->