Prep Redzone Iowa Class 2A All-State Teams

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/11/prep-redzone-iowa-class-5a-all-state-teams/">5A All-State Teams</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/11/prep-redzone-iowa-class-4a-all-state-teams/">4A All-State Teams</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/12/prep-redzone-iowa-class-3a-all-state-teams/">3A All-State Teams</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After capturing 1A state championships the previous two seasons, Van Meter jumped up a class in 2023. The Bulldogs didn't flinch, winning another crown this fall. They topped defending 2A champ Central Lyon/George-Little Rock in the title game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Plenty of good teams and great players called 2A their home this past season. We highlighted many of them on the Prep RedZone Iowa all-state squads: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FIRST-TEAM</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OFFENSE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Quarterback</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='156453' first='Preston' last='Ries'], '24, Monticello</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ries was all-state level on both sides of the ball. He threw for 24 touchdowns and rushed into the end zone 33 times in '23. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Running Back</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='320866' first='Ben' last='Gordon'], '24, Van Meter</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The recent Northern Iowa commitment finished up an excellent career with senior campaign that saw him tied for the 2A lead with 2,181 rushing yards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='252235' first='Adrien' last='Robbins'], '25, PCM</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Robbins shared the 2A rushing title with Gordon. The junior added 24 touchdowns on the ground. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offensive Line</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Parker Thomas, '24, Sheldon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='826893' first='Dreu' last='Kolbeck'], '25, Sheldon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401668' first='Bryce' last='Kock'], '26, West Lyon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sam Christensen, '25, CL/G-LR</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nathan Becker, '25, Van Meter</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Receiver/Tight End </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DJ Vonnahme, '24, Carroll Kuemper</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vonnahme will head to Iowa after catching 28 balls for 567 yards (20.3 YPC) and 12 touchdowns. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='922642' first='Peyton' last='Schilling'], '24, Monticello</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Schilling was the proud recipient of Ries' throws, leading 1A with 1,109 yards to go with 14 touchdowns. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1286501' first='Dylan' last='Stecker'], '25, Spirit Lake</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stecker tied Schilling for the class lead in scoring receptions and ranked second in receiving yards (994). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kicker</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1286617' first='Adlai' last='Lounsbury']</strong>,<strong> '25, Van Meter </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lounsbury was money this fall, connecting on all five field-goal attempts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DEFENSE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>D-Line</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1280523' first='Jack' last='Krull'], '25, CL/G-LR</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The junior led 2A with 11.0 sacks, 3.5 more than the next closest competitor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jase Wilmes, '24, Clarinda</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilmes ranked second in sacks and third in tackles for loss with 20.0.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='320780' first='Jordan' last='Jensen'], '24, Lincoln Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jensen piled up 61.0 tackles (47 solo, 15.5 TFL) with 4.0 sacks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Emry Watson, '25, West-Burlington Notre Dame</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Watson recorded 76.0 tackles (54 solo, 15.5 TFL) and 2.0 sacks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Linebacker</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chett Mohr, '24, Mediapolis</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mohr's 112.5 tackles were the most in 2A. He posted 18.5 TFL. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='320739' first='Lance' last='Helm'], '24, Albia</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Helm ranked second in total tackles with 97.5. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Blaise Elwood, '25, Okoboji</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elwood registered 88.5 stops, 73 of which were solo. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Defensive Back</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='573617' first='Reece' last='Vander Zee'], '24, CL/G-LR</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Iowa receiver recruit was all-state worthy on both sides of the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='320758' first='Graham' last='Eben'], '24, CL/G-LR</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Eben will join Vander Zee with the Hawkeyes after an outstanding prep career. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jack O'Neill, '24, Waukon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Waukon senior paced 2A with six interceptions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='156631' first='Caleb' last='Moore'], '25, Van Meter</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another two-way playmaker for the champs, Moore caught six TDS and picked off two passes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Punter</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='133308' first='Drew' last='Miller'], '24, Mediapolis </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Georgia commitment averaged 49.5 yards on 30 punts and also played quarterback. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SECOND-TEAM</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OFFENSE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Quarterback</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Austin Baumhover, '24, Van Meter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Running Back</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Karson Downey, '24, Clarinda </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1242944' first='Hudson' last='Ehrenfelt'], '26, Mid-Prairie </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offensive Line</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mark Bussan, '24, PCM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Evan Beck, '24, Spirit Lake </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jordan Snow, '24, Monticello</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gatlin McCumber, New Hampton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Eli Halfpap, '24, Van Meter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Receiver/Tight End </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1279942' first='Brock' last='Watson'], '25, Clarke</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Braeden Bosma, '25, Unity Christian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jack Hansen, '24, Greene County </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kicker</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nathan Bahne, '24, Greene County</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DEFENSE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>D-Line</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dylan Monk, '24, Monticello</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kyle Vorwerk, '24, Mediapolis</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Roland Yates, '24, Roland-Story</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jeremy Wiersema, '24, Camanche</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Linebacker</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='827113' first='Jaxan' last='Huyser'], '25, West Lyon </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kyle Bucknell, '24, Jesup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kent Sanders, '25, Carroll Kuemper</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Defensive Back</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='631099' first='Cory' last='Jones'], '24, Central Lee</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Colin Kirstein, '24, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ben Gerken, '24, Carroll Kuemper</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Preston Daedlow, '24, Tipton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Punter</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Logan Rosauer, '24, Union </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->