Week 2: Jack’s 6A Stat-Sheet Stuffers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 2 is in the books! There were some epic matchups and some standout performers. Here are the nine players who really caught my eye (3 QBs, 3 RBs, 3 WRs) in Class 6A!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_631fb87c74268","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["112056"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eMax was unstoppable in Stillwater's week 2 win over East Ridge. The D1 basketball commit racked up 346 yards through the air and another 54 on the ground. That resulted in 4 passing touchdowns and an additional rushing TD. He did this very efficiently, completing 26 of his 38 passes and averaging a little under 7 yards per carry. Shikenjanski is a magician with the ball in his hands and is constantly turning dead plays or losses into gains and big plays. He is super quick and can make tough throws on the run and in the pocket. 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He completed 19 out of his 24 passing attempts, tallying 194 passing yards and a pair of passing touchdowns, both to [player_tooltip player_id='245323' first='Joran' last='Thomsen']. He also gained 19 yards on 4 carries on the ground. The junior quarterback has very fluid mechanics and looks very comfortable in the pocket. Minnetonka is off to a great 2-0 start this season and will matchup with a top 3 team in the class this week as they host Maple Grove on Friday night. 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The junior quarterback and Coon Rapids took on Buffalo at home and came out with a statement win. Hettwer attempted 26 passes, completing 16 of them, leading to 337 yards and a pair of touchdowns through the air. He did not see varsity time last season, but looks very poised and comfortable with the ball in his hands so far this season. The Cardinals are hot with Jackson behind center and look to advance to 3-1 with a Friday night matchup with Elk River at home. 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He finished the game with 254 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns on 21 carries, showing off his elite combination of size and strength. Along with that, he also added a solid 37 yards through the air on 2 catches. Hansen and Lakeville South have been extremely dominant this year and they will match up with Eden Prairie on Friday who is the #2 team in 6A. 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Bentho has had a magnificent start to his senior season with this being his second performance over 150 yards already this year. The Warriors will host Sartell-St. Stephen in a conference duel this Friday. u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_631fdf597426e","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["140229"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eJacob turned in an eye-catching performance in a conference win over Blaine. The senior running back was responsible for 127 yards and a score on 31 carries, taking over the game on the ground. McCalla has great vision and is very patient when waiting to find his hole to accelerate through. Once he gets there, he is exceptional at cutting from side to side to find his opening to make a solid run a game-changing run. Jacob and Minnetonka will take on Maple Grove this Friday in one of the top games of the week.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_631fe8367426f","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["438689"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eKhiJohnn is currently the leading receiver in the state of Minnesota and if he keeps turning types of performances like this past Friday, I do not expect that to change. In the win over Buffalo, he totaled 11 catches for 286 yards (26 YPC) and scored a pair of touchdowns. To add onto all of that, he returned a kickoff 95 yards all the way for a touchdown right before halftime. He has all the tools of an elite pass catcher, as he is an exceptional route runner, has blazing speed, and has great hands. 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On this past Friday, he tallied 153 receiving yards on 8 catches and that resulted in 2 scores for Schmidt in the 3rd quarter to put the game away in the big win over East Ridge. The Ponies are hot to start the season and look like one of the top teams in class 6A. 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