PRZ WI Player of the Year Finalists

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Use code Johnson30 for 30% off a new subscription</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have narrowed our list from 45 to 25, and now we are down to 10 athletes for Player of the Year in WI! This was a difficult process with a lot of tough decisions to make. These 10 athletes have elite numbers, led their teams to playoff success, and were responsible for massive chunks of his team's output throughout the season. We will dive even further into these 10 athletes as we work to name our Player of the Year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["245926"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003e10 Gamesu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e140 Carries, 2,150 Rushing Yards, 37 TDsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e83 Tackles, 6 TFLs, 2 Sacks, 2 FF, 1 Kickoff Return TDu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e4th in Rushing Yardsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e3rd in Rushing TDsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e1st in Rushing Yds/Gameu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e2nd in Rushing Yds/Att (15.4)u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e2nd Team AP All Stateu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eKenosha County Player of The Yearu003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernJayden proved to be an electric ball carrier as a senior. His 15.4 yds/att despite 140 carries is unheard of playmaking ability. The senior was responsible for 67% of his team's rushing yards, and 74% of the team's rushing TDs.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-658f6f0dc8d31"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["268947"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003e12 Gamesu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e309 Carries, 2,298 Rushing Yards, 32 TDsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e6 Receptions, 65 Yardsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e83 Tackles, 11 TFLs, 1 Sack, 1 FF, 4 PBUsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e3rd Straigth Year as a Semi-Finalistu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e3rd in Rushing Yardsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e6th in Rushing TDsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e3rd in Rushing Yards/Gameu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eWI Career Rushing Record Holderu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e1st Team AP All State RB u0026amp; LBu003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernColton is the most prolific rusher in WI history. 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The junior didn't crack 1,000 yards last season, and this year he was able to lead the state in rushing yards and TDs. Collins was responsible for 68% of his team's rushing yards, and 65% of the rushing TDs. The dominant season led to Christian being the only non-senior finalist this year.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-658f6f0dc8ea3"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["405478"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003e14 Gamesu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e114/179, 1,976 Passing Yards, 26 TDsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e151 Carries, 1,159 Rushing Yards, 23 TDsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e32 Tackles, 1 Fumble Recovery, 4 INTs, 1 Pick Six, 4 PBUsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e25th in Passing Yardsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e6th in QB Ratingu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e8th in Passing TDsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e1st Team All State QBu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eAll Finals Teamu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eUndefeated State Championu003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernMason put on a dominant display of production and talent in 2023. He controlled the game as a runner, passer, and defender. He threw or ran for 64% of the offensive TDs on the year, plus he added a pick six on defense.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-658f6f0dc8f8a"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["467574"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003e13 Gamesu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e244 Carries, 2,375 Rushing Yards, 39 TDsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e7 Receptions, 122 Receiving Yards, 1 TDu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e12 Tackles, 5 TFLs, 4 Sacks, 1 Fumble Recoveryu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e2 Punt Return TDs, 2 Kick Return TDsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e2nd in Rushing Yardsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e2nd in Rushing TDsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e4th in Rushing Yards/Gameu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e1st Team AP All Stateu003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernFrom Week 1 to his final game, Owen was one of the most consistent runners in the state. Owen was responsible for an insane 71% of his team's rushing yards, and 70% of the rushing TDs. There was no secret to what Kewaunee wanted to do on offense, and teams couldn't slow Owen down.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-658f6f0dc902f"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["270643"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003e12 Gamesu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e216/323, 2,944 Passing Yards, 39 TDsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e60 Carries, 111 Rushing Yards, 4 TDsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e24 Tacklesu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e1st in Passing Yardsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e1st in Passing TDsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e1st in Passing Yards/Gameu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e1st Team AP All Stateu003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernThe most prolific passer of the 2023 season was Skifton out of Onalaska. Adam threw for all but 49 of the team's passing yards, and 2 of the TDs. The senior bided his time before taking over as a junior. He put together a strong season, but blew away all those numbers while also leading his team to Level 3 of the playoffs. It's not every year that the most productive passer is also one of the most naturally talented. Skifton does that.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-658f6f0dc90a6"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["270695"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003e13 Gamesu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e186/274, 2,848 Passing Yards, 26 TDsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e217 Carries, 1,106 Rushing Yards, 25 TDsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e2nd in Passing Yardsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e8th in Passing TDsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e1st Team All Stateu003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernTyler waited for his turn to take over the helm, and didn't waste a second once he got it. Not only did he lead the way as a passer, Tyler also was the team's leading rusher by nearly 200 yards, and TD leader on the ground by 10 scores. The dominant performer averaged over 300 yards per game passing/rushing combined. It was a dominant performance as he led his team to Level 4 of the playoffs.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-658f6f0dc9116"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["635072"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003e12 Gamesu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e158/231, 2,719 Passing Yards, 29 TDsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e114 Carries, 707 Rushing Yards, 8 TDsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e1 Reception, 29 Yards, 1 TDu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e4th in Passer Ratingu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e5th in Passing Yds/Gameu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e4th in Passing Yardsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e4th in Passing TDsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eAll State Memberu003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernKasey has been at the helm for a couple years in MH/B, but this year was his most dominant. Kasey found the end zone often as a passer, quite a bit as a rusher, and even once as a receiver. He led his team deep into the playoffs, Kasey was the team's second leading rusher, and carved up defenses through the air. He killed defenses any way they let him.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-658f6f0dc9186"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["105007"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003e182/303, 2,551 Passing Yards, 37 TDsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e66 Carries, 278 Yards, 7 TDsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e5th in Passing Yardsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e2nd in Passing TDsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eAll Region Team Memberu003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernDrew was a highly efficient scorer in 2023. He took over the job for his lone season at the helm, and put up numbers that made him look like a multi-year veteran. On average, the senior threw a TD pass on one of every 4-5 passes. An insane rate to hold over an entire season. Big things are ahead for the UW- Eau Claire commit.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-658f6f0dc91f3"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["104987"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003e14 Gamesu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e267 Carries, 1,945 Rushing Yards, 37 TDsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e7 Receptions, 101 Receiving Yardsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e1 Passing TDu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e109 Tackles, 10 TFLs, 1 Sack, 2 FFs, 1 FR, 2 INTs, 2 PBUsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e7th in Rushing Yardsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e3rd in Rushing TDsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eState Championu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e1st Team All Purposeu003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernKarter is the most dominant player from Edgar that we have seen since Austin Dahlia won POY in 2021. Karter led his team to a State Championship, led his team in rushing yards, TDs, and tackles. The senior never left the field, and put up numbers that are not easy to replicate on just one side of the ball. Butt took over games on a weekly basis all the way through the State Finals. What an impressive showing by the school's career and single season rushing record holder.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-658f6f0dc9263"} /-->