Prep Redzone Iowa 8-Man League All-State Team

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Of the all-state teams that we've compiled so far among each of the high school league in Iowa, the 8-man league was the most difficult to compile due to the smaller sample size of players at certain positions. However, it was very unique watching how these teams operated with a smaller group of athletes on their team, and they were far more explosive in terms of production because of this set-up. Today, we release the list of players that made Prep Redzone Iowa's 8-Man League All-State Team!</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='1221942' first='Beau' last='Burns'], JR, BGM</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Since taking over the starting QB reins for BGM last season, Burns has been one of the most exciting QBs to watch in this group. Burns threw for 2391 yards and 34 touchdowns while rushing for an additional 1474 yards and 25 touchdowns on the ground. </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>Pryce Rochford, SR, Edgewood-Colesburg</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rochford was the starting QB for the Vikings last season, but the team ran the ball significantly more, and Rochford ran with the power and vision of a RB. Rochford led the entire state as a senior in both rushing yards (2622) and rushing touchdowns (47), averaging a whopping 11.3 yards per carry.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1403011' first='Matthew' last='Klostermann'], SR, Central City</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Klostermann delivered a massive senior campaign as Central City leaned heavily on their ground attack this season. Klostermann ran for 1978 yards and 33 touchdowns, averaging 9.2 yards per carry. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1621106' first='Nathan' last='Moon'], SO, Clarksville</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moon saw a sudden ascension in his sophomore year in becoming Clarksville's primary RB. Moon delivered, rushing for 1723 yards and 26 touchdowns , averaging 7.6 yards per carry as he helped guide Clarksville to their second straight playoff appearance.</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>Callan Messerich, JR, Easton Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Messerich has been on an impressive run with Easton Valley. Messerich finished with his second straight 1000 yard receiving campaign as he led the 8-man league with 1237 yards on 62 catches and 19 touchdowns, solidifying one of the strongest QB-WR duos in the league alongside junior Keegan Lee.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1656847' first='Jaxson' last='Schnell'], JR, GTRA</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Schnell has quickly grown into one of the best deep-threat receivers in the 8-man league. Schnell finished with 1040 yards on just 47 catches and 18 touchdowns. His 22.1 yards per receptions ranks as the 4th highest average in the league among receivers with 25+ receptions this season.</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>Collin Bower, JR, CAM</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bower showed in 2024 that he can stretch the field as a vertical threat while continuing to find the end zone on a regular basis. Bower finished with 534 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns on just 28 receptions. </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>Will Wiskus, SR, Edgewood-Colesburg</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wiskus was the closest linemen last season in this league to prove his worth as a big-bodied blocker that excelled against his competition. Wiskus paved the way for the Vikings to finish with the most offensive yards among all 8-man league teams last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Lennan Steichen, SR, Remsen St. Mary's </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Steichen was an instrumental piece to the Hawks' offense that ranked in the top-10 in the league in nearly every offensive category, and he paved his offense to compile 402 total yards in their state championship win over Gladbrook-Reinbeck to finish their undefeated campaign. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1352888' first='Michael' last='Boyd'], SR, Gladbrook-Reinbeck</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Boyd's size made him look more like a blocking TE than an Offensive lineman, but that leaner frame and speed made him a mobile piece for the line, helping Gladbrook-Reinbeck finish third in the league in total offensive touchdowns (86) in 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Dallas Sherman, JR, Iowa Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sherman is a smaller lineman compared to most of the names previously mentioned, but he proved perfect for the Tigers' explosive offense, leading the way for Iowa Valley to finish 3rd in the league in total yards of offense and 5th in rushing yards </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Kaiser Bovy, JR, Don Bosco</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bovy became an unlikely leader for the Dons' rushing offense. Despite his smaller size, Bovy proved critical in helping Don Bosco finish with the 2nd most total touchdowns (87) in the 8-man league, including the most rushing touchdowns (72). </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>Kaiser Bovy, JR, Don Bosco</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first-team all-state offensive lineman also earns first-team defensive-lineman honors after a huge season controlling the trenches. Bovy recorded 44 tackles, 29.5 TFLs, 13.5 sacks, and 2 fumble recoveries, leading a defense that led the 8-man league in TFLs (100). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Keaton Helleseth, SR, Bishop Garrigan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Helleseth has been the driving force of the Golden Bears' defense over the last two seasons. Helleseth concluded his senior season as the leader in sacks (14) in the 8-man league to go with 30 tackles and 14 TFLs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='252223' first='Drew' last='Eilers'], SR, Gladbrook-Reinbeck</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Eilers thrived in 2024 as a playmaking QB, scoring 56 touchdowns on offense, and he played with the same level of intensity and finesse on the defense as well. Eilers led the league in tackles with 128.5 to go along with 14 TFLs, 6 sacks, a fumble recovery, and a pick-six as he brought the Rebels to the state championship game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Adam Walker, SR, St. Edmond</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Walker has been an excellent cog for the Gaels' defensive-line over the last two seasons. He finished the 2024 season by recording his second straight season of 20+ TFLs, recording a total 55.5 tackles, 21.5 TFLs, 5 sacks, and an interception as he helped St. Edmond finish with their first winning season since 2020. </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>Luke Lansing, JR, Springville</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lansing emerged in 2024 as one of the most explosive playmakers on the Orioles' defense. Lansing finished the year with 77.5 tackles, 24 TFLs, 10 sacks, and 3 fumble recoveries. He finished the year with more sacks than Springfield had during all of 2023 as he helped the team back into the postseason for the first time since 2021. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1358987' first='Ty' last='Lindquist'], SR, Dunkerton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lindquist impressed as a two-way standout, rushing for over 1000 yards at RB this season, while showing a strong presence as the leader of the defense. Lindquist recorded 108.5 tackles, 14 TFLs, 3 sacks, and 5 fumble recoveries in an impressive senior showing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Gavin Clark, JR, Twin Cedars</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clark was one of the bright spots for a Sabers' team that went winless in 2024. Clark recorded 75 tackles, 15 TFLs, 7 sacks, and 2 fumble recoveries, pairing with freshman [player_tooltip player_id='1601640' first='Slater' last='Thomas'] as one of the best edge-rusher tandems in the 8-man league.</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>Keaton Harpeneau, SR, Remsen St. Mary's </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harpeneau had an unprecedented campaign in 2024, as he led the state in interceptions with 11 across the year, with the next closest defender having 3 less picks. Harpeneau had 63.5 tackles and 2 interceptions returned for touchdowns. He also recorded an interception in the state championship win over Gladbrook-Reinbeck</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1358172' first='Aaron' last='Olsen'], SR, Audubon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A ball-hawking Safety for the Wheelers' secondary, Olsen finished his senior campaign with 27 tackles and 8 interceptions, putting his total to 14 interceptions over his last two seasons with Audubon. 3 of those picks came in the two home playoff games Audubon had this postseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Adam Obrecht, SR, Audubon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While Olsen's presence was more felt in the deep-middle zones, Obrecht shined lined up as an outside CB for Audubon's secondary. Obrecht recorded 72 tackles, 4 TFLs, and 7 interceptions as a senior, with 1 returned for a touchdown. </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>Kase Coleman, JR, Bedford</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coleman had his work cut out for him this season, and he proved to be a reliable presence to cap off scoring drives for Bedford throughout the season. Coleman finished 55 of 58 on field goals while making one field goal from 31 yards out. </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>Drake Puls, JR, West Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Puls has been a reliable presence for the Blue Devils' special teams unit since his freshman year. As a junior, Puls averaged 37.7 yard sper punt on 35 punts, finishing with the 2nd highest punt average in the 8-man league. </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>[player_tooltip player_id='1358183' first='Hayden' last='Shelman'], SO, WACO</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shelman emerged in 2024 as one of the most explosive kick returners in the entire state with how he played. Shelman led all returners in kick return yards (712) while scoring 4 kick return touchdowns, averaging 28.5 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='1034037' first='Hudson' last='Clark'], JR, Gladbrook-Reinbeck</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clark only field 10 punt returns last season, but he finished with an impressive 336 yards and 4 punt return touchdowns, with his 33.6 yards per punt return ranking as the highest average in the 8-man league in 2024.</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='1197463' first='Nolan' last='Kriegel'], </strong>SO, Iowa Valley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>RB: Trayon Cink, </strong>SR, Bishop Garrigan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>RB: [player_tooltip player_id='1242274' first='Mason' last='Hoy'], </strong>JR, Springville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>RB: [player_tooltip player_id='1279737' first='Louden' last='Huisenga'], </strong>SR, WACO</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>WR: [player_tooltip player_id='1034037' first='Hudson' last='Clark'], </strong>JR, Gladbrook-Reinbeck</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>WR: [player_tooltip player_id='1197458' first='Landon' last='Blum'], </strong>SO, Woodbine</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>TE: [player_tooltip player_id='1358991' first='JW' last='Linkenhoker'], </strong>JR, Fremont-Mills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>OL: Connor Davis, </strong>SR, Edgewood-Colesburg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>OL: Carter Schwab, </strong>JR, Bishop Garrigan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>OL: [player_tooltip player_id='1358420' first='Briar' last='Simpson'], </strong>SR, Montezuma</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>OL: Brody Brokaw, </strong>SR, Lenox</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>OL: Colton Hansen, </strong>SR, Audubon</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='1358155' first='Caleb' last='Haack'], </strong>SR, Iowa Valley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>DL: Clint Fehr, </strong>SR, West Bend-Mallard </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>DL: Chase England, </strong>SR, Lenox</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>DL: [player_tooltip player_id='1421453' first='Kinnick' last='Weis'], </strong>JR, Central City</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>LB: [player_tooltip player_id='1358306' first='Dalton' last='Mudderman'], </strong>SR, Kee</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>LB: Wyatt Peterson, </strong>SR, Griswold</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>LB: [player_tooltip player_id='1601640' first='Slater' last='Thomas'], </strong>FR, Twin Cedars</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>DB: [player_tooltip player_id='1293102' first='Owen' last='Garside'], </strong>SR, Boyer Valley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>DB: [player_tooltip player_id='1359046' first='Landon' last='Lindgren'], </strong>JR, Lamoni</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>DB: Austin Schmidt, </strong>SR, West Bend-Mallard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>K: Vincent Pranger, </strong>JR, Don Bosco</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>P: [player_tooltip player_id='1358210' first='Breckin' last='Clatt'], </strong>SR, Colo-Nesco</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>KR: [player_tooltip player_id='1358266' first='Tate' last='Martin'], </strong>SR, BGM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>PR: Johnny Adams, </strong>SR, Riceville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->