Week 4: 6A Stat-Sheet Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 4 marks the midway point of the season. There were some major upsets along with some standout performers in Class 6A. Here are my top nine. Three quarterbacks, three running backs, and three wide receivers.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_6334a2a93602e","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["105379"],"_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;u0022u003eTanner turned in another elite performance in East Ridge's Friday night win over a tough Eagan squad. He finished the game with 304 yards and 3 touchdowns through the air while completing 18 of his 24 passing attempts. Zolnosky has truly solidified himself as one of the best QBs in the state regardless of class. The junior has already received a Division 1 offer from Bowling Green out of the Mid-American Conference. 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The biggest play of his night came on a 52-yard strike to [player_tooltip player_id='112080' first='Ot' last='Omot'] where Berrey delivered a perfect ball on a post route. 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Shakopee has bounced back from their Week 2 loss to Prior Lake and look to carry this win streak into the second half of the season. 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Omot also doubles as a standout basketball player where he is at his best when making plays with his freakish athleticism. He can jump out of the gym and also has very impressive speed for someone his size. 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