Prep Redzone WI Player of the Year: Semifinalists
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We continue to narrow down our search for the Prep Redzone WI Player of the Year. We began with 50 deserving athletes, and we have now cut them down to 30 semifinalists. This was no easy task as all 50…
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Continue ReadingWe continue to narrow down our search for the Prep Redzone WI Player of the Year. We began with 50 deserving athletes, and we have now cut them down to 30 semifinalists. This was no easy task as all 50 had their own arguments as to why they should still be in the running. It took a lot of comparison, reviewing, and deep diving to get to this point. After all that, I am confident that these 30 athletes were the most impactful, and key sources of production for their team’s success. Let’s dive a little further into these 30 athletes.
Highlights
14 Games |
327 Carries, 2,763 Yards, 24 TDs |
5 Receptions, 119 Yards |
1 Tackle,1 Blocked Kick Return TD |
- AP First Team All State
- Elroy “Crazylegs” Hirsch Award Winner
- 6’1″ 195 lbs
14 Games |
319 Carries, 2,897 Yards, 43 TDs |
11 Receptions, 116 Yards, 1 TD |
103 Tackles, 14 TFLs, 1.5 Sacks, 1 FR, 2 FFs, 3 INTs, 1 Safety |
- State Leader in Rushing Yards & TDs
- State Champion
- 6′ 210 lbs RB/LB
- AP First Team All State
Highlights
13 Games |
274 Carries, 2,202 Yards, 25 TDs |
10 Receptions, 75 Yards, 2 TDs |
- First Team All State
- Conference Offensive Player of the Year
- 5’10” 185 lbs
14 Games |
242 Carries, 2,610 Yards, 40 TDs |
18 Receptions, 360 Yards, 2 TDs |
58 Tackles, 5 TFLs, 1 FR, 1 FF, 3 INTs, 4 PBUs |
6 Punt Returns, 83 Yards, 1 TD |
- AP Player of the Year & First Team All State
- WFCA Small School Offensive Player of the Year
- 6’1″ 195 lbs
13 Games |
210 Carries, 1,532 Yards, 31 TDs |
17 Receptions, 319 Yards, 5 TDs |
117 Tackles, 30 TFLs, 2 Sacks, 1 FR, 5 FFs, 2 INTs, 1 Pick Six, 3 PBUs |
- WFCA First Team All State LB
- WFCA Honorable Mention All State RB
- 5’11” 200 lbs
Highlights
12 Games |
179/289, 2,785 Yards, 40 TDs, 61.9% Comp. Pct. |
61 Carries, 296 Yards, 5 TDs |
- State Leader in TD Passes
- AP First Team All State QB
- Dave Krieg Award Winner
- 6’2″ 205 lbs
Aidan Keyes
Aidan Keyes
11 Games |
197/320, 3,012 Yards, 39 TDs, 61% Comp. Pct. |
3 Rushing TDs |
21 Tackles, 1 TFL, 2 FFs, 1 PBU |
- State Leader in Passing Yards, 2nd in Passing TDs
- High Honorable Mention AP All State QB
- 6’1″ 190 lbs
Highlights
14 Games |
144/213, 2,651 Yards, 30 TDs, 67.6% Comp. Pct. |
63 Carries, 337 Yards, 7 TDs |
7 tackles, 1 INT, 1 PBU |
- AP Second Team All State QB
- Back to Back State Champion
- 6’5″ 220 lbs
Highlights
13 Games |
196/315, 2,639 Yards, 28 TDs, 62.2% Comp. Pct. |
173 Carries, 810 Yards, 20 TDs |
- Honorable Mention AP All State QB
- Top Uncommitted Senior QB, 110 Career TDs
- 6’4″ 235 lbs
Gavin Obremski Gavin Obremski 6'2" | 215 lbs | QB Mosinee | 2024 State WI
Gavin Obremski Gavin Obremski 6'2" | 215 lbs | QB Mosinee | 2024 State WI
11 Games |
143/229, 2,501 Yards, 34 TDs, 62.4% Comp. Pct. |
83 Carries, 493 Yards, 5 TDs |
10 Tackles, 1 FF |
- Top 10 in Passing Yards, Top 3 in Passing TDs
- Standout Baseball Player
- 6’2″ 205 lbs
Justin Klinkner Justin Klinkner 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB Two Rivers | 2024 State WI
Justin Klinkner Justin Klinkner 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB Two Rivers | 2024 State WI
13 Games |
155/219, 2,647 Yards, 34 TDs, 70.8% Comp. Pct. |
105 Carries, 493 Yards, 6 TDs |
38 Tackles, 1 TFL, 2 INTs, 1 Pick Six |
- Honorable Mention AP All State QB
- Top 5 in Passing Yards, TDs
- 6’2″ 185 lbs
Tommy Teberg
Tommy Teberg
12 Games |
69 Receptions 1,186 Yards, 19 TDs |
17 Carries, 107 Yards, 2 TDs |
6/9, 72 Yards, 1 TD |
- Honorable Mention AP All State WR
- Top 5 In Receiving Yards & TDs
- 5’11” 150 lbs
Nicky Odom
Nicky Odom
13 Games |
88 Receptions, 1235 Yards, 10 TDs |
1 Rushing TDs |
11 Punt Returns, 237 Yards, 2 TDs |
2 Kick Returns, 80 Yards, 1 TD |
1/1, 7 Yards, 1 TD |
- High Honorable Mention AP All State WR
- Conference Player of the Year
- 5’8″ 140 lbs
- State Leader in Receiving Yards & Receptions
Highlights
10 Games |
44 Receptions, 1,165 Yards, 20 TDs |
46 Carries, 389 Yards, 3 TDs |
5 Tackles |
- State Leader in Receiving TDs
- First Team AP All State WR
- 5’11” 180 lbs
Highlights
12 Games |
56 Receptions, 857 Yards 18 TDs |
1 Carry, 13 Yards |
38 Tackles, 3 TFLs, 5 INTs, 10 PBUs |
- Second Team AP All State WR & DB
- 3rd Most Receiving TDs in State
- 6′ 175 lbs
11 Games |
51 Receptions, 1012 Yards, 17 TDs |
123 Tackles, 15 TFLs, 3 FRs, 2 FFs, 2 Fumble Return TDs, 1 INT, 1 Blocked Kick |
- First Team All State WR/TE
- 4th Most Receiving TDs, 7th Most Receiving Yards
- 6’6″ 215 lbs
Highlights
10 Games |
168 Tackles, 13 TFLs, 2 Sacks, 3 FRs, 6 FFs, 1 Blocked Kick, 3 PBUs |
7 Receptions, 125 Yards |
39 Carries, 298 Yards, 1 TD |
- First Team All Conference, All Region
- State Leader in Tackles
- 6’1″ 210 lbs
Wade Bryan
Wade Bryan
12 Games |
56 Tackles, 26 TFLs, 18 Sacks, 1 FF, 1 FR |
- State Leader in Sacks
- Second Team AP All State DL
- 6’2″ 205 lbs
Highlights
12 Games |
151 Tackles, 44 TFLs, 12 Sacks, 2 FRs, 4 FFs |
6 Receptions, 124 Yards, 2 TDs |
- Top 10 in Tackles & Sacks
- Honorable Mention AP All State LB
- 6’3″ 230 lbs
Highlights
10 Games |
147 Tackles, 19 TFLs, 2 Sacks, 1 FR, 3 FFs, 1 INT, 1 Pick Six, 1 PBU |
38 Carries, 160 Yards, 1 TD |
2 Receptions, 11 Yards |
- WFCA Large School All State Honorable Mention LB
- Top 10 in Tackles in the State
- 6’2″ 205 lbs
14 Games |
156 Tackles, 21 TFLs, 12.5 Sacks, 3 FRs, 2 FFs, 1 Fumble Return TD, 3 PBUs |
6 Carries, 98 Yards, 4 TDs |
- Honorable Mention AP All State LB
- Back to Back State Champion
- 6’3″ 220 lbs
Boston Brindley
Boston Brindley
10 Games |
40 Tackles, 2 TFLs, 1 FR, 3 FFs, 9 INTs, 4 PBUs |
35 Receptions, 535 Yards, 5 TDs |
79 Carries, 386 Yards, 6 TDs |
3/3, 90 Yards, 2 TDs |
- Jim Leonhard Award Winner
- Led State in INTs
- First Team AP All State DB
- 6′ 180
Highlights
10 Games |
146 Tackles, 22 TFLs, 2 Sacks, 6 FFs, 2 INTs, 3 PBUs |
128 Carries, 815 Yards, 14 TDs |
59/103, 627 Yards, 3 TDs, 57.3% Comp. Pct. |
- First Team AP All State LB
- Top 10 in Tackles in State
- 6’2″ 220 lbs
Highlights
14 Games |
236 Carries, 1,747 Yards, 24 TDs |
21 Receptions, 314 Yards, 1 TD |
93 Tackles, 2 TFLs, 2 FRs, 1 FF, 4 INTs, 1 Pick Six, 3 PBUs |
1 Punt return TD |
3/11, 31 Yards, 1 TD |
- All Region RB
- 12th in Rushing Yards in State
- 5’7″ 170 lbs
Highlights
14 Games |
301 Carries, 1,877 Yards, 21 TDs |
14 Receptions, 140 Yards, 2 TDs |
71 Tackles, 13 TFLs, .5 Sacks, 1 Fr, 1 INT, 1 PBU |
- State Champion
- 6’1″ 195 lbs
- Top 10 in Rushing Yards in State
13 Games |
64 Tackles, 6 TFLs, 1 Sack, 5 INTs |
209 Carries, 1,727 Yards, 25 TDs |
15 Receptions, 221 Yards, 5 TDs |
1 Punt Return TD |
- Second Team AP All State DB
- 15th in Rushing Yards in State
- 6’1″ 185 lbs
Highlights
14 Games |
198 Carries, 1,194 Yards, 27 TDs |
6 Receptions, 45 Yards |
103 Tackles, 24 TFLs, 3 Sacks, 3 FRs, 2 FFs, 2 Fumble Return TDs, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 2 Blocked Kicks |
- Second Team AP All State All Purpose
- WFCA All State LB
- 5’11” 190 lbs
14 Games |
OG for 6,100+ Yards, & 89 TDs |
24 Tackles, 7 TFLs, 3 Sacks, 2 FRs, 2 PBUs |
- Joe Thomas Award Winner
- State Champion
- 6’4″ 265 lbs
14 Games |
OL for 5,600+ of Offense & 86 TDs |
71 Tackles, 8 TFLs, 1 Sack, 1 FF, 1 PBU |
- First Team All State OL & DL
- State Champion
- 6’4″ 280 lbs
14 Games |
LT for 5,700+ Yards & 77 TDs |
37 Tackles, 4 TFLs, 1 FR, 1 FF, 1 PBU |
- Honorable Mention AP All State OL
- WFCA Small School All State
- 6’6″ 285 lbs