2024 Prep Redzone Iowa 2A All-State Team

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class 2A was a group in Iowa that had been overlooked during the season, but they had left a strong mark in the high school football landscape in Iowa this season. There were some impressive players that rocked out the year as outstanding athletes, including a large amount of underclassmen that shined among the best of the best to boost their resume going forward. All of these players were gathered together to create Prep Redzone's All-State Team for Class 2A Iowa from the 2024 season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>First Team Offense:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>QB:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1286491' first='Caden' last='Lundt'], SR, Spirit Lake</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the best overall QBs from Iowa in 2024, [player_tooltip player_id='1286491' first='Caden' last='Lundt'] led Class 2A in several passing categories. His 39 touchdown passes were tied for the most among all QBs in the state this season, and he finished third among all Iowa QBs in passing yards (2743). Lundt tore apart secondaries en route to leading Spirit Lake to a state championship appearance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>RB:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Quincy Collins, SR, West Burlington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Collins' 2474 rushing yards were the 3rd most among all RBs in Iowa this season, and his 35 rushing touchdowns were 9 more than the next leading RB in Class 2A this season. Collins' dominance in the ground game helped West Burlington finish with their best record since 2009. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='252235' first='Adrien' last='Robbins'], SR, PCM</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Robbins finished 2nd in Class 2A with 2191 rushing yards while scoring 24 touchdowns, averaging 8.9 yards per carry. He added 305 receiving yards on just 16 receptions and 5 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1242944' first='Hudson' last='Ehrenfelt'], JR, Mid-Prairie</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Building off a breakout sophomore campaign, Ehrenfelt ran for 1365 yards on the ground, and his 26 rushing touchdowns ranked 2nd most among all Class 2A RBs. Ehrenfelt added 26 receptions for 289 yards and 2 touchdowns. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>WR:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1286501' first='Dylan' last='Stecker'], SR, Spirit Lake</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A superb No. 1 WR for Spirit Lake, Stecker ranked 2nd among all Iowa WRs in receiving yards this season with 1223 yards on just 59 catches, averaging 20.7 yards per reception while scoring 19 touchdowns en route to a runner-up finish in the Class 2A state championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1351706' first='Caleb' last='Moore'], SR, Van Meter</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the best deep-threat WRs in Iowa this season, Moore's 24.1 yards per reception ranked as the third highest average among all receivers with 25+ receptions this season. Moore finished with 916 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns while adding 2 punt return touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>TE:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1466788' first='Cael' last='Reichter'], SR, North Fayette Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An impressive vertical threat at the TE position, Reichter ranked 2nd among all receivers in Class 2A with 963 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns as he helped the TigerHawks to the state quarterfinals this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>OL:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Tyson Robinson, SR, Spirit Lake</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Robinson paved the way for Spirit Lake this season as they finished 2nd in offensive yards in Class 2A this season en route to making the state championship game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401668' first='Bryce' last='Kock'], JR, West Lyon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kock helped West Lyon finished 3rd in Class 2A in offensive yards and paved the offense to finish with the most rushing touchdowns in Class 2A (48) as West Lyon claimed the Class 2A state title. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1418751' first='Nathan' last='Becker'], SR, Van Meter</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Centerpiece of Van Meter's offensive-line, Becker proved to be a reliable blocker once again for Van Meter as they posted their 10th straight season with double-digit wins. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1279697' first='Hayden' last='Vonnahme'], SR, Kuemper Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vonnahme dominated the front for Kuemper Catholic in 2024, guiding the Knights to a state quarterfinal appearance, and posting their highest win total since 2016. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1077234' first='Hayden' last='Shannon'], FR, PCM</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The lone freshman on this list, Shannon earned high marks as he found a comfortable presence on the outside blocking for the most effective offense in Class 2A last season, leading the group in both offensive yards and points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>First-Team Defense:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>DL:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1599553' first='Ayden' last='Antonelli'], JR, Anamosa</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After seeing limited playing time his first two seasons, Antonelli had a huge breakout season in 2024, finishing the season leading all Class-2A defenders in sacks (14.5), while adding 56.5 tackles, 20 TFLs, and a fumble recovery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Trenner Van Dyke, SR, PCM</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>During the Mustangs' massive season in 2024, Van Dyke was one of the most effective defensive-linemen in Class 2A, recording 55 tackles (52 solo). His 25 TFLs were the most among all Class-2A defenders, and his 13 sacks ranked 2nd among the group. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1282304' first='Ridge' last='Kramer'], SR, West Lyon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kramer led a defensive unit that recorded the most sacks among all Class-2A teams, finishing with 58 tackles, 16.5 TFLs, and 12.5 sacks in his senior season. He added 3 TFLs and 2 sacks during the blowout win over Spirit Lake in the state championship game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Tyson Robinson, SR, Spirit Lake</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Robinson proved to be one of the best two-way linemen in Iowa last season as he thrived on the defensive line just as much as on the offensive line. Robinson recorded 71 tackles (64 solo), 19 TFLs, 10 sacks, and 2 fumble recoveries last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>LB:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Kaden Kos, JR, Mid-Prairie</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kaden Kos dominated in the middle of Mid-Prairie's defense last season. His 108.5 tackles ranked as the most among all Class-2A defenders last season, while his 22.5 TFLs ranked 3rd most in Class 2A in 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>JD Schneider, SR, Spirit Lake</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the brightest standouts of a loaded Spirit Lake roster, Schneider finished with a team-high 97 tackles, and his 85 solo tackles ranked as the most among all Class-2A defenders in 2024. Schneider added 18 TFLs, 3 sacks, and a fumble recovery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1286604' first='William' last='Ditsworth'], SR, Spirit Lake</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another stud on Spirit Lake's LB corp, Ditsworth finished his senior campaign with 91 tackles (77 solo), 15 TFLs, 9 sacks, 4 fumble recoveries, 4 interceptions, and 2 defensive touchdowns as one of the best all-around defenders in Class 2A Iowa last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>DB:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1466768' first='Kinnick' last='Geers'], JR, West Marshall</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Geers blossomed in 2024 as one of the best ball-hawking CBs in Class 2A, recording 38 tackles and 8 interceptions, with 2 taken back to the house. Geers was a dangerous playmaker for the Trojans' secondary as they returned to the playoffs in 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Griffin Glynn, SO, Kuemper Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A breakout sensation from Kuemper Catholic, Glynn looked sharp playing in outside coverage in his first year as a starter. Glynn broke out with 6 interceptions as the Knights advanced to the state quarterfinal round. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Nate Fischer, SR, Anamosa</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fischer leaves Anamosa with 10 career interceptions with the program. 5 of those picks came this year, with one returned to the house as Fischer guided Anamosa to their highest win total since 2015. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>First Team Special Teams:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>K:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1286617' first='Adlai' last='Lounsbury'], SR, Van Meter</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Easily the best long-range Placekicker in Iowa right now, Lounsbury finished 2024 going 6 of 7 on field goals with a season-long of 54 yards, and went 59 of 63 on extra points. Lounsbury will now take his powerful leg to South Dakota State. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>P:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1286611' first='Sam' last='Knoll'], SR, Roland-Story</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Knoll had an excellent leg with lengthy hang-times that stood out among the Norsemen this season. Knoll held the highest punting average in Class 2A this season, averaging 43.3 yards per punt on 15 punts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>KR:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Grant Gray, SR, Northeast</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The return game was the primary specialty for Gray in 2024, and he delivered as one of the most effective kick returners in the state last season. Gray finished with 597 return yards and 3 kick return touchdowns, averaging 37.3 yards per return. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>PR:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1238533' first='Jorden' last='Meyer'], JR, West Lyon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Meyer completely burnt his competition in the punt-return game among his Class-2A peers. Meyer finished with 390 return yards and 4 punt return touchdowns, averaging 27.9 yards per return. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Second Team Offense:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>QB: [player_tooltip player_id='1279929' first='Gavin' last='VanGorp'], </strong>SR, PCM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>RB: Austin Scranton, </strong>SR, Anamosa</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>RB: Noah Schmidgall, </strong>SR, Mediapolis</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>RB: [player_tooltip player_id='1215820' first='Brock' last='Oxenreider'], </strong>SR, Chariton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>WR: Carson Kanne, </strong>SR, Kuemper Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>WR: [player_tooltip player_id='1286497' first='Ethan' last='Stecker'], </strong>SR, Spirit Lake</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>TE: [player_tooltip player_id='1279786' first='Riley' last='Graber'], </strong>SR, PCM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>OL: Sam Christensen, </strong>SR, CLGLR</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>OL: [player_tooltip player_id='1280941' first='Kaden' last='Clark'], </strong>SR, PCM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>OL: Cash Johnston, </strong>SR, West Marshall</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>OL: Kamden Kinne, </strong>SR, Greene County</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>OL: Alex Kuehler, </strong>SR, Van Meter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Second Team Defense:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>DL: [player_tooltip player_id='1280523' first='Jack' last='Krull'], </strong>SR, CLGLR</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>DL: [player_tooltip player_id='1286497' first='Ethan' last='Stecker'], </strong>SR, Spirit Lake</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>DL: Cole Moore, </strong>SR, Van Meter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>DL: Ledger Nehls, </strong>SR, Osage</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>LB: [player_tooltip player_id='827113' first='Jaxan' last='Huyser'], </strong>SR, West Lyon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>LB: Cael Kluever, </strong>JR, Northeast</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>LB: Tate Bieret, </strong>SR, Kuemper Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>DB: [player_tooltip player_id='1688977' first='Trevon' last='Keely'], </strong>SO, Greene County</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>DB: Caden Pfantz, </strong>SR, West Marshall</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>DB: Brayden Wyrick, </strong>SR, Central Lee</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Second Team Special Teams:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>K: Wade Weuve, </strong>SR, West Marshall</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>P: Rafael Avalos, </strong>SO, Clarke Community</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>KR: Deegan Moore, </strong>JR, Forest City</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>PR: [player_tooltip player_id='1197495' first='Davis' last='Tokheim'], </strong>SO, Des Moines Christian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->