Class 1A All-State DLs: Take It To The Banks
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Michael Banks Michael Banks 6'0" | 195 lbs | WR Van Meter | 2023 IA and Van Meter were one of the top teams in the state regardless of classification size this past fall. They once again dominated on both…
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Continue ReadingMichael Banks Michael Banks 6'0" | 195 lbs | WR Van Meter | 2023 IA and Van Meter were one of the top teams in the state regardless of classification size this past fall.
They once again dominated on both sides of the football, earning gold at the end of the run.
Senior Michael Banks Michael Banks 6'0" | 195 lbs | WR Van Meter | 2023 IA was a key contributor to that, earning all-state honors along the way.
First Team – Michael Banks Michael Banks 6'0" | 195 lbs | WR Van Meter | 2023 IA – Van Meter – Senior
When it was all said and done, Michael Banks Michael Banks 6'0" | 195 lbs | WR Van Meter | 2023 IA had finished off his spectacular season with 60.5 tackles, seven sacks and 20.5 tackles for loss. Of his stops, 36 were considered solo tackles.
Second Team – Martez Wiggley Martez Wiggley 6'2" | 200 lbs | DL Waterloo East | 2023 IA – Aplington-Parkersburg – Senior
Over the years, not many programs have produced the kind of high-level talent that Aplington-Parkersburg has accomplished. Martez Wiggley Martez Wiggley 6'2" | 200 lbs | DL Waterloo East | 2023 IA is one of those unique creatures, as the senior recorded 12 sacks and 17.5 tackles for loss. Wiggley finished with 31 total tackles, with 22 of those being solo stops.
Third Team – Logan Wright – West Branch – Junior
With another year to continue his development, big things could in store for Logan Wright. The West Branch junior finished this past season with 36 total tackles including 21 solo stops, six sacks and 18 tackles for loss.
Honorable Mention
Ethan Hunt out of Sumner-Fredericksburg, Thomas Roth of Sibley-Ocheyedan, Javier Mora from West Sioux, TJ Duff TJ Duff 6'2" | 205 lbs | OL Interstate 35 Truro | 2023 IA of Interstate 35 and Michael Block of Sibley-Ocheyedan all had strong seasons and were worthy of consideration.