Five Surprise Iowa Standouts: 8-Man

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Taking a look at some of the new faces on the block in 8-Man that have surprised on the gridiron this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/10/five-surprise-iowa-standouts-class-5a/">Five Surprise Iowa Standouts: Class 5A</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/10/five-surprise-iowa-standouts-class-4a/">Five Surprise Iowa Standouts: Class 4A</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/10/five-surprise-iowa-standouts-class-3a/">Five Surprise Iowa Standouts: Class 3A</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/10/five-surprise-iowa-standouts-class-2a/">Five Surprise Iowa Standouts: Class 2A</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/10/five-surprise-iowa-standouts-class-1a/">Five Surprise Iowa Standouts: Class 1A</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/10/five-surprise-iowa-standouts-class-a/">Five Surprise Iowa Standouts: Class A</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1942261"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68e934920de55"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The first of two senior standouts for Calamus-Wheatland that make the list, [player_tooltip player_id='1942261' first='Chase' last='Klatt'] has put together a monster senior season on the backend of the Warriors defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>So far, Klatt <em>leads all classes</em> in interceptions, posting <strong>eight</strong> through six games. Add in five pass-breakups (PBUs), 25 tackles and five tackles-for-loss, and Klatt has gone from not playing a single down last season to being one of the most dominant DBs in 8-Man ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Don't forget offense, though. Klatt, who also plays receiver, has caught 31 passes for 642 yards and nine scores. We'll get to who throws him the ball shortly. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1942262"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68e934920debe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The lone non-senior on this list -- and a freshman at that -- [player_tooltip player_id='1942262' first='Griffin' last='Mohr'] was on Coon Rapids-Bayard's middle school team last year. One season later, and he's one of the most impactful players on the Crusaders' roster and in all of 8-man football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Standing at 6-foot-2 and 235 pounds in his first year of high school ball, Mohr is currently tied for second in the class in sacks with seven. Off his 28.5 tackles, 11 have been TFLs which places him tied for 11th in the state across 8-man. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1358203"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1942255,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68e934920df24"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the players here with some name-recognition dating back to last season, [player_tooltip player_id='1358203' first='Levi' last='Reineke'] helped Boyer Valley's efforts in 2024. On offense, he took 36 carries for 199 yards and four touchdowns to go with eight catches for 118 yards and a score. Defensively, his 48 tackles, eight TFLs and interception went a long ways for the Bulldogs last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This season, he's the star of the show.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a ball-carrier, Reineke has taken 69 carries for 683 yards and 16 touchdowns, averaging just under ten yards per carry. Defensively, Reineke has been playing as if his hair is on fire. Second in 8-man in tackles, the senior has posted 71.5 tackles to go with <em>16.5 TFLs, </em>tied for second in 8-man. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1942258"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68e934920df6d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Last season, [player_tooltip player_id='1942258' first='Dain' last='Sprague'] -- the second player representing Calamus-Wheatland here -- played wide receiver offensively, catching 14 passes for 271 yards. Defensively, he added 23 tackles and two picks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This season, he has stepped up under center and been one of the top five most productive quarterbacks in 8-man. To this point in the year, Sprague has completed 93-of-171 passes (54.4%) for 1,498 yards, 21 touchdowns and seven picks. On the ground, he's taken 70 carries for 389 yards and eight scores. That's just on offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensively, he's posted 21 tackles, grabbed two interceptions, posted three PBUs and forced <em>and </em>recovered two fumbles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1942259"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68e934920dfb3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The second and final quarterback on this list is [player_tooltip player_id='1942259' first='Stadan' last='Vansice'] of Baxter. A receiver and defensive back hybrid for the Bolts last season, Vansice was a key part of their aerial attack, grabbing 33 passes for 443 yards and six scores. He added 18.5 tackles and two TFLs on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Taking over as the gunslinger for Baxter in 2025, Vansice has completed 79-of-132 passes (59.8%) for 1,029 yards, 18 touchdowns and just five picks. A dual-threat QB, Vansice has also taken 108 carries for 623 yards and nine scores. His production has also increased on defense, as he's added 39 tackles so far this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->