PrepRedzoneMN 2025 All-Section Semifinal Team: Class 5A

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's been a historically crazy year in Minnesota's Class 5A, which has held down the top spot in the state's race for most competitive classification. The 2025 Class 5A sectional tournament has been a doozy so far, with upsets, thrilling finishes, and some notably outstanding individual performances coming out of the state's 8 sections in Class 5A. Before we dive headfirst into the sectional finals for 9Man-Class 5A this coming Friday, <em>PrepRedzoneMN</em> wanted to take a quick second to harness the thrill of the lightning-quick section tournament by naming an outstanding All-Section team for every class in MN besides 6A. Up first: Class 5A! Meet your All-Section Team from the Quarterfinal round on Tuesday. Make sure you check out <a href="https://prepredzone.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=1986733&amp;action=edit">Class 5A's All-Section Quarterfinal Team </a>as well. No better time of the year, folks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>--</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size">Quarterback </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First Team: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='923855' first='Kyler' last='Thom'] <em>(MPLS Southwest) </em>2026. 6', 175 lbs. - 14-21 for 255 and 3 TDs, 91 yards rushing in the one-touchdown win over <em>St. Louis Park </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1669893' first='JT' last='Graupmann'] (<em>Northfield</em>) 2026. - 14-32 for 336 yards and 4 TDs to 1 INT in tight win over <em>Owatonna</em> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Second Team: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='592229' first='Izaak' last='Johnson'] (<em>Cretin-Derham Hall</em>) 2026. 16-24 for 412 yards and 3 TDs to 0 INTs in big win over <em>Tartan</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1255909' first='Nathan' last='Ramler'] (<em>Chanhassen</em>) 2026. 6'5, 220 lbs. - 18 of 23 passes for 240 yards and three touchdowns to 1 INT in win over <em>Mankato West</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Third Team: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mark Graff </strong>(<em>Mahtomedi</em>) - 4-4 for 105 yards and 1 TD + 1 carry for 66 yards and a TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size">Running Back </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First Team: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dom Baez</strong> (<em>St. Thomas Academy</em>) 2026. 5'8, 185 lbs. - 25 carries for 139 yards and 3 TDs in big win over <em>Apple Valley</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1633432' first='Zack' last='Shatek'] (<em>Hastings</em>) 2027. - 28 for 132 and 1 TD in one-score loss to <em>Two Rivers</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Henry Eichten</strong> (<em>Washburn</em>) 2026. 6', 185 lbs. - 15 for 158 and 2 TDs in win over <em>Jefferson</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Second Team: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1633387' first='Cale' last='Holthaus'] (<em>Monticello</em>) 2027. 19 for 157 and 1 TD in a big win over <em>St. Francis </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='923833' first='Levi' last='Harris'] (<em>Elk River)</em> 2026. 5'10, 150 lbs. - 10 rushes for 104 yards and 3 TDs in the big win over <em>Cambridge-Isanti </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='551390' first='Mason' last='Helfmann'] (<em>St. Louis Park</em>) 2026. - 2 rushing TDs in loss to <em>Southwest</em> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Third Team: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brandon Jackson</strong> (<em>St. Paul Highland Park) </em>2027. 5'10, 195 lbs. -22 for 147 and 2 TDs in loss to <em>Mahtomedi</em> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jaxon Mitchell </strong>(<em>Mahtomedi</em>) 2028. - 6 for 83 and 2 TDs in big win over <em>Highland Park </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brody Berg </strong>(<em>Alexandria</em>) 2026. 5'10, 190 lbs. - 19 for 161 and 2 TDs in win over <em>SRR</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size">Wide Receiver/Tight End</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First Team: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1528749' first='James' last='Kopfmann'] (<em>Chanhassen</em>) 2026. WR. - 3 receiving TDs in <em>Chan's</em> win over <em>Mankato West</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1633454' first='Ben' last='Ims'] (<em>Northfield</em>) 2027. 6'3, 180 lbs. - 8 for 186 and 3 TDs in tight win over <em>Owatonna</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Second Team: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='924228' first='Jacob' last='Hartman'] (<em>Southwest</em>) 2026. 6'1, 185 lbs. - 4 catches for 103 yards in win over <em>SLP</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1255912' first='Tylan' last='Ward Jr'].</strong> (<em>Apple Valley</em>) 2026. 6', 175 lbs, - 7 catches for 145 yards and 1 TD in loss to<em> St. Thomas Academy </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Third Team: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1326439' first='Owen' last='Welk'] (<em>Cretin-Derham Hall</em>) 2027. 6'4, 180 lbs. - 6 catches for 176 yards and 1 TD in big win over Tartan </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='400478' first='Kayden' last='Oakland'] (<em>Northfield</em>) 2026. TE. 6'5, 220 lbs. - South Dakota State commit posted 4 for 140 yards and 1 TD in tight win over <em>Owatonna</em> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size">Offensive Line </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First Team: [player_tooltip player_id='212360' first='Braden' last='Petzel'] (<em>Mankato East</em>) 2026. 6'9, 270 lbs. Committed to Northern Illinois</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1489428' first='Evan' last='Zabel'] (<em>Alexandria Area</em>) 2026. 6'4, 275 lbs. Committed to North Dakota </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='490046' first='Owen' last='Linder'] (<em>Chanassen</em>) 2026. Committed to Iowa</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1255143' first='Cash' last='Knutson'] (<em>Bemidji</em>) 2026. Committed to UW-Eau Claire </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1256240' first='Mason' last='Church'] (<em>Bemidi</em>) 2026. Committed to Bemidji State </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Second Team: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1120555' first='Julian' last='Wanna'] (<em>Monticello</em>) 2026. 6'3, 265 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='924342' first='Dawson' last='Duback'] (<em>Mahtomedi</em>) 2026. 6'4, 260 lbs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='591739' first='Brockton' last='Graber'] (<em>Elk River)</em> 2026. 6'3, 275 lbs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1608287' first='Henry' last='Malloy'] (<em>Cretin-Derham Hall)</em> 2026. 6'4, 270 lbs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='601376' first='Birk' last='Zeleny']</strong> (<em>St. Thomas Academy)</em> 2026. 6'2, 265 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Eli Kraus </strong>(St. Thomas Academy) 2027. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Third Team: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dominic Bowman</strong> (<em>Washburn</em>) 2027. 6'1, 245 lbs. - 3 tackles + 1 sack on the defensive side of Washburn's win over Jefferson as well </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Conner Newhouse</strong> <em>(Elk River</em>) 2026. 6'3, 270 lbs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1650752' first='Eli' last='Sundsmo'] <em>(Cretin-Derham Hall) </em>2027. 6'2, 265 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ben Matson </strong>(<em>Two Rivers</em>) 2027. 6', 275 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1525938' first='Gavin' last='Christianson'] (<em>Spring Lake Park</em>) 2026. 6'5, 225 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Andrew Nelson </strong>(<em>St. Thomas Academy)</em> 2026. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Vinny Perri</strong> (<em>St. Thomas Academy) </em>2026. 6'1, 245 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Thomas Wicks</strong> (<em>St. Thomas Academy</em>) 2026. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size">Defensive Line </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First Team: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brody Lage</strong> (<em>Chaska</em>) 2026. 6'2, 220 lbs. - 5 tackles, 2.5 sacks in win over <em>Mankato East</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1552130' first='Leif' last='Kranz'] (<em>Southwest</em>) 2027. 6'4, 180 lbs. - 12 tackles, 1 sack in win over <em>St. Louis Park </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Isaiah Burdette </strong>(<em>Washburn</em>) 2026. 6', 210 lbs. - 7 tackles, 3 sacks in win over <em>Jefferson</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Xavier Turpin</strong> (<em>Washburn</em>) 2027. 6'4, 185 lbs. - 4 tackles, 2 sacks in upset win over <em>Jefferson</em> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Second Team: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Peter Olson</strong> (St. Thomas Academy) 2026. - INT + 3 tackles vs. <em>Apple Valley</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lucas Potter </strong>(<em>Buffalo</em>) 2027. 6', 230 lbs. - 5 tackles in win against <em>Armstrong</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Charles Johnson</strong> (<em>Mankato East)</em> 2026. 6'1, 230 lbs. - 5 tackles in loss to <em>Chan</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1942232' first='Magnus' last='Mehlhoff']</strong> (<em>St. Thomas Academy)</em> 2026. 6'5, 240 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='743262' first='Jack' last='Morrissette']</strong> (<em>Alexandria</em>) 2026. 6'5, 235 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size">Linebacker </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First Team: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Grant Merz</strong> (<em>Buffalo</em>) 2027. 5'11, 190 lbs. - 7 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 FF in win over Armstrong</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cole Schwickerath </strong>(<em>Monticello</em>) 2028. 6'2, 205 lbs. - 11 tackles, 1 sack</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1682012' first='Chase' last='Hogan'] (<em>Washburn</em>) 2027. 5'9, 190 lbs. - 13 tackles in win over <em>Jefferson</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1120535' first='Garett' last='Bauer'] (<em>Monticello</em>) - 14 tackles, 1 sack in semifinal win over <em>St. Francis</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Second Team: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aiden Lenthe</strong> (<em>Southwest</em>) 2027. 5'11, 185 lbs. - 13 tackles, 1 sack in win over <em>St. Louis Park </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1633910' first='Anthony' last='Seubert'] (<em>Elk River</em>) 2027. 6'2, 185 lbs. - 9 tackles, 1 sack in win over <em>Cambridge-Isanti</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1633910' first='Anthony' last='Seubert'] (<em>Elk River</em>) 2027. 6'2, 185 lbs. - 9 tackles, 1 sack in win over <em>Cambridge-Isanti</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Third Team: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Riley Orr (<em>Southwest</em>) 2026. - 11 tackles, 1 sack in win over <em>St. Louis Park</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Everett Eichten</strong> (<em>Washburn</em>) 2026. 6'2, 200 lbs. - 7 tackles, 1 FF in win over <em>Jefferson</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Luke Mechtel </strong>(<em>St. Thomas Academy)</em> 2026. - 3 tackles, 1 INT vs. <em>Apple Valley </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1248637' first='Jagger' last='Sasse'] (<em>Elk River</em>) 2026. 6', 160 lbs. - 1 tackle, 1 INT in win over <em>Cambridge-Isanti</em> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Caden Staab (</strong><em>Northfield</em>) 2027. 5'10, 180 lbs. - 11 tackles in win over <em>New Prague </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Noah Hagen</strong> (<em>Rochester Mayo)</em> 2026. - 10 tackles in win over<em> New Prague</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size">Defensive Back </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First Team: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1906346' first='Sam' last='Summer'] (<em>Chaska</em>) 2026. 6'1, 170 lbs. - 4 tackles, 2 INTs in win over <em>Mankato East</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Leonard Sanders</strong> (<em>Chaska</em>) 2027. - 6 tackles, 1 sack, 1 FF in win over <em>Mankato East</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tony Jordan</strong> (<em>Buffalo</em>) 2027. 6'1, 200 lbs. - 6 tackles, 1 INT in win over <em>Armstrong</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1657637' first='Will' last='Charcut'] (<em>Washburn</em>) 2029! 6', 165 lbs. - 4 tackles, 1 INT in upset win over <em>Jefferson</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Second Team: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Davis Ness</strong> (<em>Northfield</em>) 2027. 5'10, 175 lbs. - 10 tackles, 1 INT in tight win over <em>Owatonna</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Beckett Lenthe </strong>(<em>Southwest</em>) 2027. - 12 tackles, 1 INT in win over <em>St. Louis Park</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1530375' first='Brody' last='Schmidt'] (<em>Rochester Mayo</em>) 2026. 6', 195 lbs. - 4 tackles, 1 INT in win over <em>New</em> <em>Prague</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Adam Brenny</strong> (<em>Monticello</em>) 2026. - 5 tackles, 1 INT vs. <em>St. Francis</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Third Team:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>David Balisidya (</strong><em>Elk River</em>) 2027. 6'1, 160 lbs. - 3 tackles and 1 INT in win over <em>Cambridge-Isanti</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ryder Harahan</strong> (<em>Two Rivers</em>) 2026. 5'11, 170 lbs. - 1 INT in 15-14 win over <em>Hastings</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1584468' first='Christian' last='Richardson'] (<em>Two Rivers)</em> 2027. 5'9, 160 lbs. - 1 INT in 15-14 win over <em>Hastings</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gunner Ganske </strong>(<em>Bemidji</em>) 2026. 5'10, 175 lbs. - 3 tackles, 1 INT in semifinal win over <em>Sartell</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Miles Tisch</strong> (<em>Bemidji</em>) 2026. 6', 165 lbs. - 3 tackles, 1 INT, 6 rushes for 27 yards and 1 TD in shutout win over <em>Sartell</em> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size">Specialists </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First Team: <strong>Colin Welch</strong> (<em>Spring Lake Park</em>) 2026. 5'10, 150 lbs. - 2 kickoff returns for 142 yards and 1 TD in two-touchdown win over <em>Cooper</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ethan Carlson </strong>(<em>Alexandria</em>) 2026. 6'1, 160 lbs. - 8/8 PATs in <em>Alex's</em> semifinal win over <em>SRR</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->