PrepRedzoneMN’s Week 3 Top Performers
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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…
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Continue ReadingAnother 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 & 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 PrepRedzoneMN 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!
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Brady Crabtree (Frazee) 2024. RB/DB. 5’11, 175 lbs.
Against Crookston, Crabtree rushed 22 times for 266 yards and 3 TDs in the 41-0 victory.
Kalvin Eull Kalvin Eull 5'11" | 195 lbs | RB Rogers | 2025 State MN (Rogers) 2025. RB. 5’11, 195 lbs.
The junior RB posted 18 attempts for 287 yards and 5 TDs in a 52-21 win over Irondale.
Carson Boike (Montevideo) 2024. ATH. 6′, 180 lbs.
In a 33-7 win over Melrose, Boike posted 2 INTs and 2 PBUs defensively while also completing a TD pass as a quarterback.
Emmanuel Karmo Emmanuel Karmo 6'3" | 205 lbs | LB Robbinsdale Cooper | 2025 State MN (Cooper) 2025. LB. 6’3, 210 lbs.
In a crosstown rivalry game with Armstrong, Karmo recorded 9 tackles, 3 TDs – which included a scoop & score – a forced fumble, and 77 receiving yards through the air.
Nate Hansen (Dawson-Boyd) 2026. DB/WR. 6′, 170 lbs.
Against Lakeview, Hansen posted 3 catches for 156 yards and 2 TDs, as well as an INT and forced + recovered fumble defensively.
Elijah Johnson Elijah Johnson 5'9" | 190 lbs | RB Fairmont | 2025 State MN (Fairmont) 2025. RB. 5’9, 190 lbs.
Johnson popped off vs. Albert Lea to the tune of 289 yards and 4 TDs on the ground as Fairmont’s RB1.
Calvin Riebel Calvin Riebel 5'8" | 150 lbs | DB MPLS Southwest | 2024 MN (Southwest) 2024. WR/DB. 5’9, 160 lbs.
Tallied 3 interceptions vs. St. Paul Highland Park in Southwest’s 21-16 victory. Added 7 tackles as well.
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Eli Hoelz (Brainerd) 2024. QB.
In a massive 65-6 win over Sartell, Hoelz was 9-9 for 214 yards and 4 TDs through the air. Can’t go wrong with a 100% completion percentage!
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Beau Wiersman (Kingsland) 2024. RB. 5’9, 200 lbs.
The senior rushed 12 times for 245 yards and 5 TDs in a 54-14 beatdown of Alden-Conger/Glenville-Emmons.
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Maxwell Woods Maxwell Woods 5'11" | 180 lbs | RB Chanhassen | 2024 State MN (Chanhassen) 2024. RB.
In a thrilling 63-41 win over Rochester Century, Woods 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.
Charles Langama Charles Langama 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB Maple Grove | 2025 State MN (Maple Grove) 2025. RB. 5’10, 190 lbs.
In the Thursday night 6A showdown between the Crimson and the Centennial Cougars, Langama kept his workhorse status in tack and finished the night with 33 carries for 234 yards and 4 TDs.
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Ryan Meagher Ryan Meagher RB Minneota | 2025 State MN (Minneota) 2025. RB.
Meagher played a big role in Minneota’s 42-28 win over BOLD as he finished with 28 carries for 271 yards and 3 TDs.
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Dan Plamann (St. Agnes) 2025. DB/WR. 5’11, 165 lbs.
In their 35-6 win over Breck, St. Agnes’ defensive back Plamann recorded 5 tackles, a fumble recovery, and 3 INTs, as well as 6 receptions for 128 yards and a TD.
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Howie Johnson Howie Johnson 6'4" | 250 lbs | DL Forest Lake | 2026 State MN (Forest Lake) 2026. DE. 6’4, 240 lbs.
Against the Mounds View Mustangs, sophomore sensation Johnson had a monster defensive effort to the tune of 10 tackles, 7 TFLs, 3 sacks, and a blocked kick.
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Teddy Knapp Teddy Knapp 6'4" | 225 lbs | DL St. Thomas Academy | 2024 State MN (St. Thomas Academy) 2024. OL/DL. 6’4, 225 lbs.
Posted 6 tackles, 3 TFLs, and 3 sacks in STA’s 35-17 win over Cretin-Derham Hall. Also manned the OL all night as well.
Brett Salmonson Brett Salmonson 5'10" | 190 lbs | DB Park of Cottage Grove | 2024 State MN (Park of Cottage Grove) 2024. DB. 5’11, 180 lbs.
Despite the tight 39-34 loss to Buffalo High School, Salmonson finished his night with 21 tackles, including 10 solos. You can bet your butt he was sore the next morning!