PrepRedzoneMN’s Week 3 Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another thrilling week of Minnesota high school football has come and gone, and in the blink of an eye, we're nearly at the midway point of the 2023 season. Highlighted by one-score finishes across the big school ranks - with nail-biters from the Lakeville &amp; Robbinsdale schools as well as three Top-10 upsets in 4A - and butt whoopings across the small school ranks with a #1 vs. #2 showdown in 1A, the weekend of September 15th was one to remember, especially with games spread across Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. However, we're not here to talk about teams in this new <em>PrepRedzoneMN </em>feature, as we're focusing on the individual athletes and their personal standout performances from last weekend's slate of action in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. This includes a 7 TD performance, multiple 3 INT games, a 3 sack showing, and more eye-popping offensive, defensive, and special team production. Let's dig in! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>--</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Brady Crabtree</strong> (<em>Frazee</em>) 2024. RB/DB. 5'11, 175 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Against <em>Crookston</em>, <strong>Crabtree</strong> rushed 22 times for 266 yards and 3 TDs in the 41-0 victory. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/BradyCrabtree4/status/1703838472643985720?s=20">https://x.com/BradyCrabtree4/status/1703838472643985720?s=20</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='551378' first='Kalvin' last='Eull']</strong> (<em>Rogers</em>) 2025. RB. 5'11, 195 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The junior RB posted 18 attempts for 287 yards and 5 TDs in a 52-21 win over <em>Irondale</em>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/eull_kalvin/status/1702662779960770818?s=20">https://x.com/eull_kalvin/status/1702662779960770818?s=20</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Carson Boike</strong> (<em>Montevideo</em>) 2024. ATH. 6', 180 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a 33-7 win over <em>Melrose</em>, <strong>Boike </strong>posted 2 INTs and 2 PBUs defensively while also completing a TD pass as a quarterback. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/CarsonBoike/status/1703420583717790074?s=20">https://x.com/CarsonBoike/status/1703420583717790074?s=20</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='362273' first='Emmanuel' last='Karmo']</strong> (<em>Cooper</em>) 2025. LB. 6'3, 210 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a crosstown rivalry game with <em>Armstrong</em>, <strong>Karmo </strong>recorded 9 tackles, 3 TDs - which included a scoop &amp; score - a forced fumble, and 77 receiving yards through the air. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/EmmanuelKarmo28/status/1703240063331582068?s=20">https://x.com/EmmanuelKarmo28/status/1703240063331582068?s=20</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Nate Hansen</strong> (<em>Dawson-Boyd</em>) 2026. DB/WR. 6', 170 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Against Lakeview, <strong>Hansen </strong>posted 3 catches for 156 yards and 2 TDs, as well as an INT and forced + recovered fumble defensively. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18010574/65052504ab925303fccbc9c3">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18010574/65052504ab925303fccbc9c3</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='234777' first='Elijah' last='Johnson']</strong> (<em>Fairmont</em>) 2025. RB. 5'9, 190 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Johnson </strong>popped off vs. <em>Albert Lea</em> to the tune of 289 yards and 4 TDs on the ground as <em>Fairmont's</em> RB1. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/ElijahLJohnson8/status/1703052222722887865?s=20">https://x.com/ElijahLJohnson8/status/1703052222722887865?s=20</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='242427' first='Calvin' last='Riebel']</strong> (<em>Southwest</em>) 2024. WR/DB. 5'9, 160 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tallied 3 interceptions vs. <em>St. Paul Highland Park</em> in <em>Southwest's </em>21-16 victory. Added 7 tackles as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>--</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Eli Hoelz </strong>(<em>Brainerd</em>) 2024. QB. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a massive 65-6 win over <em>Sartell</em>, <strong>Hoelz</strong> was 9-9 for 214 yards and 4 TDs through the air. Can't go wrong with a 100% completion percentage! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>--</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Beau Wiersman</strong> (<em>Kingsland</em>) 2024. RB. 5'9, 200 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The senior rushed 12 times for 245 yards and 5 TDs in a 54-14 beatdown of<em> Alden-Conger/Glenville-Emmons. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>--</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='105374' first='Maxwell' last='Woods']</strong> (<em>Chanhassen</em>) 2024. RB. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a thrilling 63-41 win over <em>Rochester Century</em>, <strong>Woods</strong> carried the rock 15 times for 243 yards and 6 TDs. Also added two kickoff returns for 142 yards and a TD, two receptions for 17 yards, and a tackle on defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/PBglimbeck/status/1702868252634808379?s=20">https://x.com/PBglimbeck/status/1702868252634808379?s=20</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1192021' first='Charles' last='Langama']</strong> (<em>Maple Grove</em>) 2025. RB. 5'10, 190 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the Thursday night 6A showdown between the <em>Crimson </em>and the <em>Centennial Cougars</em>, <strong>Langama</strong> kept his workhorse status in tack and finished the night with 33 carries for 234 yards and 4 TDs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>--</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1145278' first='Ryan' last='Meagher']</strong> (<em>Minneota</em>) 2025. RB. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Meagher </strong>played a big role in <em>Minneota's </em>42-28 win over <em>BOLD </em>as he finished with 28 carries for 271 yards and 3 TDs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>--</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Dan Plamann</strong> (<em>St. Agnes)</em> 2025. DB/WR. 5'11, 165 lbs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In their 35-6 win over <em>Breck</em>, <em>St. Agnes'</em> defensive back <strong>Plamann</strong> recorded 5 tackles, a fumble recovery, and 3 INTs, as well as 6 receptions for 128 yards and a TD. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>--</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='592117' first='Howie' last='Johnson']</strong> <em>(Forest Lake</em>) 2026. DE. 6'4, 240 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Against the <em>Mounds View Mustangs</em>, sophomore sensation <strong>Johnson </strong>had a monster defensive effort to the tune of 10 tackles, 7 TFLs, 3 sacks, and a blocked kick. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-- </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='242375' first='Teddy' last='Knapp']</strong> (<em>St. Thomas Academy</em>) 2024. OL/DL. 6'4, 225 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Posted 6 tackles, 3 TFLs, and 3 sacks in <em>STA's</em> 35-17 win over <em>Cretin-Derham Hall</em>. Also manned the OL all night as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/TeddyKnapp3/status/1703456554794525165?s=20">https://x.com/TeddyKnapp3/status/1703456554794525165?s=20</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='348789' first='Brett' last='Salmonson']</strong> (<em>Park of Cottage Grove</em>) 2024. DB. 5'11, 180 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Despite the tight 39-34 loss to <em>Buffalo High School</em>, <strong>Salmonson</strong> finished his night with 21 tackles, including 10 solos. You can bet your butt he was sore the next morning! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/Brett_Salmonson/status/1703768372784058439?s=20">https://x.com/Brett_Salmonson/status/1703768372784058439?s=20</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->