Minnesota’s Top-20 Small School Football Players of 2023

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It has and always will be our #1 mission to highlight overlooked and under-exposed recruits, and in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, that generally means players from the Outstate and Small School ranks of the state. A lot of these kids are a different breed of tough, manufactured from farms and physical-living bloodlines of strong, hearty, and rugged small-town living that makes up America's Heartland this far north, dominating at multiple sports and bringing attention to their communities far outside the Twin Cities Metro. However, thanks to their prolific and distinguished prep football careers, some of which have now concluded, a lot these names may already be familiar to our experienced and always-wonderful readers. No matter what though, these guys deserve some more recognition, and in the never-ending quest for being the most comprehensive and fun-to-read source for MN prep football, <em>PrepRedzoneMN</em> is here to name the Top-20 Small School Football Players of 2023. The emphasis here is on <em>football player</em>, and in the creation of this star-studded list, which is qualified as programs from 9Man to AAA, stat-stuffers, dynamic ability, production, versatility, physical dominance, impact and influence on their team's success, multi-sport backgrounds, the essence of small-school football, and the ability to play and produce at a hypothetical higher level of competition were all taken into account. Eye-catching stat lines, dominance on both sides of the ball, record-breaking careers, three different graduating classes, and big-time potential, <em>PrepRedzoneMN's </em>Top 20 Small School Players of 2023 has it all. Dig in like it's Valentine's Day dinner and you're the one footing the bill! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>--</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">1) [player_tooltip player_id='323504' first='Koi' last='Perich'] (<em>Esko</em>) Senior. 6'1, 200 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#5 rated safety and #70 overall ranked senior by 247Sports </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Held offers from Minnesota, Ohio State, Michigan, Florida State, USC, Washington, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Northwestern, Vanderbilt, Wisconsin</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>10.80 100-meter dash, 22.29 200-meter, state long jump champion, 6th place triple jump, 40" vert, 10'6" broad jump</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>All-American Bowl game MVP</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Reached 1k points on the hardwood in January of 2023 </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>AP</em> First Team All-State, All-Area, District POY</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Led <em>Esko </em>to a 10-1 record in 2023, 11-1 record in 2022, and 11-1 record in 2021, propelling them into 3A state championship contention </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Lined up and balled out at QB, RB, WR, safety, LB, and EDGE </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The most athletic player to ever come out of Outstate Minnesota </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">2) <strong>Isaac Asuma</strong> (<em>Cherry</em>) Senior. ATH. 6'2, 175 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>9Man All-State Honorable Mention in 2023</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Committed to Minnesota to play basketball</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Ranked as the #10 PG and #98 overall prospect in the 2024 high school basketball class, according to <em>247Sports</em> </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>3,000+ yard scorer on the hardwood who held basketball offers from UMD, Minnesota, Iowa State, Iowa, Nebraska, Xavier, Butler</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Three-year starter for Cherry's football team, led the team in receiving and all-purpose yardage as a junior in 2022</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">3) [player_tooltip player_id='615328' first='Brycen' last='Lotz'] (<em>Braham</em>) Senior. OT. 6'5, 260 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A.P. All-State Second Team, All-District First Team, District OL MVP</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Committed to Wyoming to play FBS football</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Led <em>Braham </em>to a 9-3 record in 2023 and Class A stat quarterfinal appearance </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Also held offers from Army, Central Michigan, Northern Illinois, North Dakota State, South Dakota, South Dakota State </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">4) <strong>Luke Dingmann</strong> (<em>Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa</em>) Senior. QB/ATH. 6'4, 210 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Led BBE to an 11-1 2023 campaign and a Class A state semifinal appearance </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Completed 130 passes on 185 attempts (70.3%) for 1,844 yards and 30 TDs to 7 INTs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Added 75 rushes for 656 yards and 9 TDs to hold the team's leading rusher spot, also posted 18 tackles and an INT, three kick returns for 168 yards, 18 punts for 532 yards, and four receptions for 65 yards</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Standout hooper and baseball player </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Broke every passing record at BBE in his three years as the starter</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Minnesota Vikings All-State Team, All-District, District QB of the Year, District Player of the Year</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Mr. Football finalist </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">5) [player_tooltip player_id='234881' first='Parker' last='Wangen'] (<em>Stewartville</em>) Junior. WR/S. 6'4, 200 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Helped lead <em>Stewartville </em>to a 14-0 undefeated record in 2023 and a Class AAA state championship</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>Tigers</em>' leading receiver in 2023 with 42 receptions for 619 yards and 16 TDs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Also went 3-3 through the air for 64 yards and a TD, punted 9 times for 236 yards with one punt landing inside the 20, was 24-27 on PATs, rushed 16 times for 168 yards and 2 TDs, and added 7 tackles and a PBU on defense</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>All-District, All-Section First Team &amp; Team Special Teams POY</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>16 TDs tied <strong>Wangen </strong>for third in MN for receiving touchdowns</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">6) [player_tooltip player_id='1140786' first='Harrison' last='Brun'] (Rockford) Senior. 6'1, 210 lbs. SS/OLB. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Committed to Minnesota on a PWO</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Kare11 All-Metro, Minnesota All-Star Game selection</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Three-year starter, four-year letterwinner for Rockford </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Senior year posted 86 tackles, 9 TFLs, 8 PBUs, 4 INTs, and a pick-six </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Added 21 catches for 338 yards and a TD and 30 rushes for 140 yards and 3 TDs. Also returned a kickoff for six </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>As a junior, posted 59 tackles, 5 INTs, 6 PBUs </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">7) [player_tooltip player_id='306620' first='Zach' last='Bentler'] (<em>Two Harbors</em>) Senior. DE. 6'4, 250 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Committed to Minnesota-Duluth </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Posted 63 tackles, 23 TFLs, 5.5 sacks, 2 FFs, and 3 PBUs in 2023</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Also caught 5 passes for 105 yards and a TD, punted 13 times for 391 yards and one punt inside the 20</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Minnesota All-Star Game selection </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Received an offer from FCS South Dakota </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Led <em>Two Harbors</em> to a 7-3 record in 2023</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Four-year starter for <em>Two Harbors</em> </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">8) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='970864' first='Ayomide' last='Ogundeji']</strong> (<em>Nevis</em>) Junior. RB/ATH. 5'10, 170 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>9man All-State honorable Mention in 2023 </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Helped lead <em>Nevis </em>to a 2023 9Man state championship, their first in school history </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>132 rushes for 1,277 yards and 17 TDs on a 9.7 YPC average + 39 tackles </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Impressive 10.97 100M and 22.04 200M. Also posted a 19'10" Long Jump </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Posted a 4.6 flat, 4.46 short-shuttle, and 9'1" broad jump at last December's <em>PrepRedzoneMN </em>Showcase </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">9) [player_tooltip player_id='1150006' first='Keegan' last='Ryan'] (<em>Lake City</em>) Senior. WR/DB. 6'4, 200 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Committed to the University of North Dakota</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Minnesota All-Star Game selection, All-Section, District OPOY, Republican Eagle/Cannon Falls Beacon All-Area Player of the Year </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Posted 75 rushes for 571 yards and 9 TDs, 45 receptions for 652 yards and 5 TDs, 84 tackles, 2 TFLs, 3 FFs, 5 INTs </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#45 ranked overall senior in the <em>PrepHoops </em>2024 rankings </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">10) [player_tooltip player_id='1142977' first='Ayden' last='Helder'] (<em>Stewartville</em>) Senior. Quarterback. 6'2, 205 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A.P. First Team All-State QB, Minnesota All-Star Game participant, First Team All-District, Mr. Football finalist</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Led <em>Stewie </em>to a 14-0 undefeated 2023 record and a Class AAA state championship </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Threw at a very impressive 71% completion clip while totaling 2,457 yards (9th in MN) and 42 TDs (2nd in MN) to only 2 INTs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Broke the <em>Stewartville </em>single-season school record with his 42 TD senior season </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Added 81 carries for 405 yards and 4 TDs on the ground </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Committed to UW-Eau Claire </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Two-year starter at QB for <em>Stewartville </em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">11) [player_tooltip player_id='368534' first='Beau' last='Wiersma'] (<em>Kingsland</em>) Senior. RB. 5'10, 200 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>9Man All-State in 2023</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Winona State commit</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#3 leading rusher in Minnesota in 2023 with 2,279 yards. Also third in TDs with 38, all on 234 carries. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Added 15 receptions for 298 yards and 4 TDs, 110 tackles, 21 TFLs, a sack, 2 FF, 2 INTs, 6 kick returns for 188 yards and 2 TDs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Four-year starter for <em>Kingsland </em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>PrepRedzoneMN </em>Showcase standout </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Helped turned <em>Kingsland </em>around from a 1-5 2020 season to a 13-1 2023 campaign with a 9man state runner-up finish </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Squats over 450 pounds, nearing 315 lbs. on the bench press </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A.P. All-State Second Team as a RB </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">12) The <em>Springfield Tigers</em> 2024 graduating class: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Too many stat-stuffers and standouts to separate. This 2024 graduating class from <em>Springfield</em> was something special. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>12-2 record in 2023 and a Class A runner-up finish, 11-3 record in 2022 and a Class A runner-up finish, 7-3 record in 2021, 6-2 record in 2020. 36-10 overall record for the <em>Springfield</em> class of 2024. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jakob Nachreiner</strong> - QB: State passing leader in yards and TDs in 2023, state passing leader in completions, yards, and TDs in 2022. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023: 217 of 337 (64.4%) for 3,431 yards and 55 TDs to 10 INTs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2022 stats: 210 of 307 (68.4%) for 3,119 yards and 40 TDs to 13 INTs </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='551333' first='Carter' last='Olson']</strong> - WR/DB: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023: 88 receptions for 1,288 yards and 20 TDs, 10 tackles and 5 INTs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2022: 99 receptions for 1,264 yards and 11 TDs, 19 tackles, 4 TFLs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2021: 90 receptions for 1,238 yards and 14 TDs, 24 tackles, 3 TFLs, 1 INT </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1149984' first='Ashton' last='Toll']</strong> - LB/ATH: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023: 61 rushes for 333 yards and 7 TDs, 27 receptions for 422 yards and 7 TDs, 138 tackles, 6 TFLs, 1 INT, 3 PBUs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2022: 199 tackles, 14 TFLs, 3 sacks, 4 FFs, 2 INTs, 39 receptions for 462 yards and 2 TDs, 34 rushes for 107 yards and 2 TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2021: 111 tackles, 8 TFLs, 1 INT, 2 PBUs, 10 receptions for 134 yards and 2 TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='368536' first='Sam' last='Pidde']</strong> - WR/DB: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023: 77 tackles, 2 TFLs, 2 sacks, 3 FFs, 7 INTs, 6 PBUs, 21 receptions for 490 yards and 4 TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2022: 9 receptions for 196 yards and 2 TDs, 69 tackles, 1 FF, 5 INTs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2021: 55 tackles, 6 INTs, 3 PBUs </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sam Rummel</strong> - LB: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023: 209 rushes for 1,002 yards and 8 TDs, 70 tackles, 8 TFLs, 4 sacks, 3 FF</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2022: 107 tackles, 18 TFLs, 5 sacks, 2 PBUs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2021: 74 tackles, 7 TFLs, 1.5 sacks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">13) [player_tooltip player_id='1102620' first='Micah' last='Fenney'] (<em>Norwood Young America</em>) Sophomore. EDGE. 6'5, 210 lbs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Helped lead <em>Norwood Young America</em> to an 8-1 record in 2023</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Recorded 44 tackles, 19 TFLs, 8 sacks, 1 FF, 1 INT, a blocked kick for a TD, 5 PBUs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Also caught 3 passes for 99 yards and a TD</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Second year starting for <em>NYA </em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">14) [player_tooltip player_id='402074' first='Kaaleem' last='Reiland'] (<em>Kingsland</em>) Sophomore. ATH. 5'9, 180 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The best athlete on a roster filled with athleticism, <strong>Reiland </strong>was moved to the ultra-important QB position before the 2023 season began, where he helped lead <em>Kingsland </em>to a 13-1 record and 9man state runner-up finish as just a sophomore. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Passed for 1,910 yards and 22 TDs, which set a school record for single-season passing touchdowns</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Rushed 151 times for 1,113 yards and 15 rushing TDs to total 3,023 all-purpose yards in 2023</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Added 13 solo tackles, 2 INTs, and a sack defensively </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has recorded a 315 front squat, 8 reps of 225 on the bench press, 5 reps of 405 on the back squat</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Multi-time <em>PrepRedzoneMN </em>Showcase standout </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Started as an 8th grader in 2021, when <em>Kingsland </em>finished at 3-6. After a 4-5 record in 2022, <strong>Reiland's </strong>move to QB helped catapult the <em>Knights </em>to state championship contention </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">15) [player_tooltip player_id='1145278' first='Ryan' last='Meagher'] (<em>Minneota</em>) Junior. RB. 5'10, 200 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Helped lead <em>Minneota </em>to a 14-0 undefeated 2023 and a Class A state championship</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Was also the second-leading rusher in 2022, when <em>Minneota</em> went 12-2 and also won the Class A state championship</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Helped contribute to <em>Minneota's </em>Class A runner-up finish in 2021 as a freshman</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>First Team<em> A.P</em>. All-State RB as a junior </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Fourth-leading rusher in Minnesota in 2023 with 2,224 yards and #1 in TDs with 40</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Also caught nine passes for 154 yards and 2 TDs, 27 tackles and a TFL</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">16) [player_tooltip player_id='1149973' first='Jayce' last='Kiehne'] (<em>Fillmore Central)</em> Senior. WR. 6'3, 180 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Committed to Winona State</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>2023 Academic All-State, Minnesota All-Star Game selection, Mr. Football nominee, All-District, District POY</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Career stats totaled out to 82 receptions for 1,846 yards and 29 TDs through the air</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Also totaled 40 TDs, 11 INTs, and 105 tackles</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Holds school records for career receiving yards, career receiving TDs, and is 2nd in career INTs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Holds the school career scoring record on the hardwood </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Led <em>Fillmore Central</em> to an 11-1 record in 2023, went 25-3 in <em>FC </em>games in which he made an appearance </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>As a senior, posted 44 receptions for 978 yards and 16 TDs, 60 rushes for 587 yards and 8 TDs, 6 INTs, one of which he took 100-yards for a pick-six</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">17) <strong>Isaiah Wright</strong> (<em>Fertile-Beltrami)</em> Junior. RB/ATH. 5'11, 185 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>9Man All-State in 2023</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>2,060 all-purpose yards and 33 TDs, which included 1,655 rushing yards and 27 TDs and 20 receptions for 405 yards and 4 TDs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Added 31 tackles, 3 INTs, one of which was a pick-six, and a fumble recovery he turned in six </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Helped <em>Fertile-Beltrami</em> to a 12-1 record in 2023 and 9man state semi-final appearance </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Mutli-year starter </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Ran a 4.43 at December's <em>PrepRedzoneMN</em> Showcase </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">18) [player_tooltip player_id='499912' first='Camden' last='Hungerholt'] (<em>LeRoy-Ostrander</em>) Junior. ATH. 6'2, 180 lbs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>First Team 9man All-State </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#2 leading rusher in Minnesota with 2,627 yards in 10 games. Also added 36 TDs on the ground as well</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Also passed for 1,595 yards and 15 TDs through the air and notched 84 tackles, 3 TFLs, 3 INTs on defense</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Preseason All-State, District RB of the Year, All-Area, and First Team All-District after averaging over 400 all-purpose yards and 5 TDs a game</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Helped <em>LeRoy-Ostrander</em> to an 8-2 record in 2023</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Passed 1,000 career points on the hardwood late this past January </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Recorded arguably the most impressive personal performance of the year after tallying 488 total yards and 8 TDs in early September against <em>Alden-Conger/Glenville-Emmons </em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">19) <strong>Noah Stommes</strong> (<em>Eden Valley-Watkins</em>) Senior. OT/DE. 6'7, 230 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Committed to North Dakota State on a PWO </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Three-year starter, four-year letterwinner</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Led <em>EVW </em>to the 2023 Class 2A state championship and an undefeated 13-0 record </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Went 38-4 in his four-year career with <em>EVW </em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>2x All-Conference in basketball and school's all-time leader in blocked shots </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Two brothers played at Minnesota, cousins play football and basketball at NDSU</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">20) <strong>Kaden Molden</strong> <em>(Lac qui Parle Valley</em>) Senior. TE/ATH. 6'5, 250 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>15 rushes for 62 yards and 3 TDs, 30 receptions for 612 yards and 8 TDs, 29 tackles, 5 TFLs, 6 sacks, 2 FFs, 1 INT, 20 punts for 757 yards and 3 punts inside the 20, 6-7 on PATs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Signed to Minnesota State University-Moorhead </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Standout hooper and baseball player </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>--</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><em>Honorable Mentions</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Micaden Clines</strong> (<em>Mountain Iron-Buhl</em>) Junior. QB/DB. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='945891' first='Gannon' last='Bolgrean'] (<em>Barnesville</em>) Junior. QB/RB/DB. 6', 170 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1148647' first='Nolan' last='Geislinger'] (<em>Eden Valley-Watkins</em>) Senior. ATH. Committed to Iowa Western to play football and baseball </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> <strong>Parker Schultz </strong>(Eden Valley-Watkins) Senior. Wide Receiver. Committed to Bemidji State </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='368535' first='Max' last='Rost'] (<em>Minneota</em>) Senior. ATH. 6'1, 160 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1140796' first='Mason' last='Delzer'] (<em>New London-Spicer</em>) Senior. RB. 6'1, 200 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='105385' first='Azrie' last='Yeager'] (<em>Minneapolis North</em>) Senior. OL. Committed to Butler CC </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='105392' first='Zashon' last='Rich']</strong> <em>(Minneapolis North)</em> Senior. DB. Committed to Kansas State </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cooper Crandall <em>(International Falls</em>) Junior. ATH. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='650239' first='Nick' last='Walter'] (<em>Annandale</em>) Senior. QB. Committed to Concordia-Moorhead </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='641138' first='Gavin' last='Wang'] (<em>Annandale</em>) Junior. DL/OT. 6'7, 260 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='242446' first='Francis' last='O'Malley'] (<em>Montevideo</em>) Senior. RB. 6', 230 lbs. Committed to Minnesota-Duluth </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='242419' first='Jordan' last='Tornstrom'] (<em>Caledonia</em>) Senior. LB/DL. 6'2, 240 lbs. Committed to Upper Iowa </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='582149' first='Eli' last='Klimek'] (<em>Nevis</em>) Junior. LB. 6'1, 205 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Trevor Smith</strong> (<em>Tracy-Milroy-Balaton</em>) Junior. QB. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jeret Ankrum</strong> (<em>Tracy-Milroy-Balaton</em>) Senior. WR </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='326246' first='Elliott' last='Viland']</strong> (<em>Bethlehem Academy</em>) Senior. 5'9, 175 lbs. Committed to SMSU </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='551401' first='Oliver' last='Linnemann']</strong> (<em>Bethlehem Academy</em>) Senior. DB/WR. ATH. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='242469' first='Leo' last='Nordick'] (<em>Hillcrest Lutheran Academy</em>) Senior. DE/TE. 6'5, 205 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='945893' first='Chris' last='King'] <em>(Mt. Iron-Buhl</em>) Junior. DL/OL/TE. 6'3, 235 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->