Eight-Player: All-State Quarterbacks Light Up The Sky
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Just in terms of passing touchdowns, seven different eight-player athletes had at least 30 this past fall. And that does not even include their respective numbers on the ground, which is plenty. Some might have thought the Montezuma offense would…
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Continue ReadingJust in terms of passing touchdowns, seven different eight-player athletes had at least 30 this past fall. And that does not even include their respective numbers on the ground, which is plenty.
Some might have thought the Montezuma offense would skip a beat with the loss of a superstar, but Owen Cook Owen Cook 6'1" | 175 lbs | QB Montezuma | 2023 IA stepped right in and led the way with almost 50 scores in the air.
Mason Dicks of Newell-Fonda had another incredibly accurate season, while Cael Ortmann of Remsen St. Mary’s got his team to the state title and impressed.
First Team – Cael Ortmann – Remsen St. Mary’s – Senior
It was a perfect season and a perfect cap to an incredible career, as Cael Ortmann led Remsen St. Mary’s to a state championship. The senior gunslinger completed a mind-boggling 79 percent of his passes – 105 of 133 – for 1,902 yards and 33 touchdowns with just three interceptions. He also ran for another 803 yards with 16 scores.
Second Team – Mason Dicks – Newell-Fonda – Senior
After a breakout junior season, Newell-Fonda’s Mason Dicks did it again this past year. The senior threw for over 1,700 yards with 23 touchdowns and just two interceptions among his 164 attempts, while also running for 890 yards and 14 scores. HIs production helped the Mustangs reach the state semifinals and the UNI-Dome.
Third Team – Owen Cook Owen Cook 6'1" | 175 lbs | QB Montezuma | 2023 IA – Montezuma – Senior
With 58 total touchdowns and over 2,800 yards of offense, Owen Cook Owen Cook 6'1" | 175 lbs | QB Montezuma | 2023 IA from Montezuma shined bright. Cook had 47 passing scores and 2,557 yards, rushing for another 390 and 11 scores.
Honorable Mention
Shane Helmick Shane Helmick 6'2" | 215 lbs | LB Moravia | 2024 IA of Moraiva, Brodyn Pryor from Woodbine, Beau Goodwin of Kingsley-Pierson, Ty Hysell from Mormon Trail and Isaac Clark Isaac Clark 5'10" | 135 lbs | QB Gladbrook Reinbeck | 2024 IA of Gladbrook-Reinbeck all had over 30 passing TDs. Bryor, just a freshman, ranked third in the classification in passing yards. Helmick, Goodwin and Clark will all be back next year.