Austin's 2025 8-Man League All-State Team

It's that time of year again. With the conclusion of the 2025 high school football season, we move on to revealing the all-state teams for each of the conferences within Iowa, revealing the top names that dominated through the 2025 football season within their conference. Starting off, we reveal our choices for Prep Redzone IA's 8-Man All-State team for 2025!   First Team Offense:   QB:   [player_tooltip player_id='1242285' first='Keagan' last='Lee'], SR, Easton Valley   Lee enjoyed another great campaign to round out an impressive high school career for the 3-year starter, completing just over 70% of his passes for 2242 yards and an impressive 36-5 TD-INT ratio while rushing for 1050 yards (9.3 YPC) and 18 rushing TDs as he guided Easton Valley to their highest win total since 2021.   RB:   [player_tooltip player_id='1242821' first='Jamison' last='Ewing'], SR, Southeast Warren   As the starting QB, Ewing threw for nearly 1000 yards and 10 TDs with no interceptions, but he had a fruitful season on the ground. His 2327 rushing yards not only led the conference, but also led the entire state in rushing while scoring 34 TDs, proving to be a near singular force for the Warhawks' offense.   [player_tooltip player_id='1621106' first='Nathan' last='Moon'], JR, Clarksville   Moon earns his spot as a first-team all-state selection for the second straight year, finishing 2nd in the conference in both rushing yards (2268) and rushing TDs (41), both totals which also ranked 2nd most in the entire state as Moon has solidified his spot as a must-watch talent not just in the 8-man league, but within the entire state as well.   [player_tooltip player_id='1358258' first='Wyatt' last='Ragaller'], SR, Ar-We-Va   Ragaller rounds out a strong high school career with his second straight 1000+ yard rushing season, finishing with 1465 yards (8.6 YPC) and 28 rushing TDs while also leading the team with 286 receiving yards on 30 receptions and 4 TDs.   WR:   Callan Messerich, SR, Easton Valley   The top target for [player_tooltip player_id='1242285' first='Keagan' last='Lee'] in the River Hawks' passing game finished atop the conference in receptions and receiving yards for the 2nd straight season, with 1328 yards on 85 receptions and 21 TDs, Messerich posted 3 straight 1000+ yard receiving seasons during his time at Easton Valley, placing himself in the 8-man league record books as he leaves as the conference's all-time leader in career receiving yards.   [player_tooltip player_id='1197458' first='Landon' last='Blum'], JR, Woodbine   Building off an impressive sophomore campaign, Blum bumps up from second-team to first-team all-state selection in 2025. Blum led the conference in receiving TDs (24) as he recorded 1049 receiving yards on 60 receptions, an impressive 40% of his receptions going into the end zone, as well as one of the biggest highlights of the season in the state, a stellar one-handed catch so good that was also shown on ESPN's SportsCenter.   TE:   Declan DeLong, SR, Moravia   An impressive vertical threat, DeLong finished with a team-high 603 receiving yards on just 30 catches (20.1 YPC) and 7 TDs as he helped the Mohawks rebound with a playoff appearance following a 2-7 campaign last season.   OL:   Carter Schwab, SR, Bishop Garrigan   Through the Golden Bears' perfect season, Schwab had a huge presence on the trenches that paved the way for the Golden Bears to finish with the most total rushing yards in the conference while ranking tied-2nd in rushing TDs (72) en route to a state championship victory.   Nate Leerar, JR, Bishop Garrigan   Leerar served as the Golden Bears' Right Guard playing opposite of Schwab, and the two proved to be a formidable duo that allowed the offense to reach it's full potential as it led the conference in total yards and offensive TDs en route to their perfect season.   [player_tooltip player_id='1358967' first='Jax' last='Pryor'], SR, Woodbine   From the team that lost that state title game to Bishop Garrigan, [player_tooltip player_id='1358967' first='Jax' last='Pryor'] used his frame and size well on the trenches to guide Woodbine to the 2nd highest scoring offense in the conference as well as the most passing TDs (50) in the entire state by a wide margin.   Lane Meyer, JR, Audubon   A key Guard blocking for the top scoring offense in the 8-man league this year, Meyer stepped up as a force to be reckoned with as he opened up a run-game that led the entire state with 78 total rushing TDs .   [player_tooltip player_id='1689950' first='Gage' last='Swan'], SR, Wayne   A massive blocker who was a clear mismatch against his smaller opponents, Swan proved critical once again in paving Wayne's run-game to rank in the top-10 in the conference for total rushing yards as he helped guide the Falcons to their best record since 2015. Earning several offers over the last year, Swan announced recently that he will be taking his talents to Grand View.   First Team Defense:   DL:   Cael Dop, JR, Southeast Warren   After narrowly missing the list following an impressive sophomore campaign, Dop solidifies his status as a stud defender in the 8-man league. Dop led the conference in tackles for loss (26), rounding up an impressive 70 tackles (49 solo), 8.5 sacks, and 1 fumble recovery.   Kael Blohm, SR, Gladbrook-Reinbeck   Blohm was a big reason why the Rebels' finished with the best scoring defense in the 8-man league with how much of a terror he was to opposing QBs. Blohm's 10.5 sacks ranked 2nd most in the conference as he finished with 55.5 tackles (35 solo), 20.5 TFLs, 2 forced fumbles, and 3 fumble recoveries.   [player_tooltip player_id='2077495' first='Gavin' last='Crom'], SO, Fremont-Mills   A major breakout star that contributed to the Knights finishing with a conference-high 42 sacks, Crom recorded 37 tackles, 16 TFLs, 9 sacks, and a fumble recovery as he made his presence known greatly in the 8-man league.   William Hoffman, SR, Edgewood-Colesburg   Emerging almost out of nowhere with a stellar senior campaign, Hoffman led the way for the Vikings' defense as he rounded up 55 tackles (39 solo), 18 TFLs, 6 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and 2 fumble recoveries to end his high school career on a high note.   LB:   Tristen Burkhart, JR, Boyer Valley   Since his sophomore campaign, Burkhart has been trending as a difference maker in the middle of the Bulldogs' defense. Burkhart led the conference with 12 sacks this season as he finished with 52 tackles (40 solo), 22.5 TFLs, and 1 forced fumble, accounting for two-thirds of the Bulldogs' total sack total in 2025.   [player_tooltip player_id='1358991' first='JW' last='Linkenhoker'], SR, Fremont-Mills   Linkenhoker earned an all-state selection last season as a TE, but he's proven far more effective at his primary position at LB. Linkenhoker finished with 67 tackles, 21 TFLs, 8.5 sacks, a forced fumble, and an interception returned for a TD, adding to the 7 TDs he had on offense to his total.   [player_tooltip player_id='1242818' first='Conlin' last='Rouse'], SR, Springville   A more traditional ILB compared to the rest of the conference, Rouse's presence has been vital as the man in the middle of the Orioles' defense. Rouse led the conference in total tackles (91) while adding 12 TFLs, 7 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries, and 1 defensive touchdown.   DB:   Tate Foersch, SR, Bishop Garrigan   The starting QB for Bishop Garrigan was the centerpiece of the offense with 47 total TDs, and he was equally, if not more impressive in the secondary. Foersch's 10 interceptions were the most among all defenders in Iowa last season, finishing with a total of 45.5 tackles (38 solo) and 3 TFLs as he led the Golden Bears to a state title.   Callan Messerich, SR, Easton Valley   The first-team all-state WR also earns first-team all-state DB honors after a fruitful senior campaign. Messerich caught 9 interceptions to go with his receiving total, with 3 being taken back to the crib. Messerich recorded 68 tackles (54 solo) and 15 TFLs as a defender, proving just as talented on defense as he is on offense.   [player_tooltip player_id='1942261' first='Chase' last='Klatt'], SR, Calamus-Wheatland   A bright spot for a struggling Warriors' team, Klatt finished with 30 tackles (19 solo), 5 TFLs, 0.5 sacks, a fumble recovery, 6 passes defended, and would account for 8 of the team's 11 interceptions on defense in 2025.   First Team Special Teams:   K:   Kase Coleman, SR, Bedford   For the second straight year, Coleman earned first-team all-state honors at placekicker. Once again busy capping off the team's numerous scoring drives, Coleman went 46 of 52 on extra points while making his lone field goal attempt from 32 yards out. Additionally, on 90 kickoffs, he nailed 71 touchbacks, proving consistently able to prevent his opponents from getting good field position.   P:   Drake Puls, SR, West Central   Additionally, for the second straight season, Puls earns first-team all-state Punter honors as his name was once again called often to set his opponents back in tough position. Puls punted the ball 33 times, maintaining a strong 38.6 yards per kick, ranking with the second highest average among starting Punters in the conference.   KR:   [player_tooltip player_id='1358179' first='Dashny' last='Munyakazi'], SR, Central City   We recently covered him within The Third Unit as one of the best return specialists in the state, and he earns first-team all-state honors among the 8-man league after leading the state with 5 kick return TDs on 650 kick return yards, averaging 29.5 yards per return.   PR:   Jorgen Nowatzke, SO, Audubon   Nowatzke emerged as an outstanding special teams threat in his sophomore season, leading the state with 4 punt return TDs on 20 returns, while averaging a strong 21.2 yards per return as one of the secret weapons for Audubon's top scoring unit.   Second Team Offense:   (T) QB: Brodyn Pryor, SR, Woodbine   (T) QB: Nolan Kriegel, JR, Iowa Valley   RB: Ethan Bauer, SR, Coon Rapids-Bayard   RB: [player_tooltip player_id='2005055' first='Aiden' last='Kjergaard'], SO, Audubon   RB: [player_tooltip player_id='1197467' first='Treyvon' last='Herron'], JR, Gladbrook-Reinbeck   WR: [player_tooltip player_id='1645137' first='Christopher' last='Lange'], SR, Edgewood-Colesburg   WR: [player_tooltip player_id='1656847' first='Jaxson' last='Schnell'], SR, GTRA   TE: [player_tooltip player_id='1971740' first='Max' last='Edwards'], SR, Winfield-Mt Union   OL: Dallas Sherman, SR, Iowa Valley   OL: Gavin Blakesley, SR, Glabrook-Reinbeck   OL: [player_tooltip player_id='1352500' first='Dawson' last='Barnett'], SR, Clarksville   OL: Gabe Gray, SO, Bedford   OL: Kinnick Peton, SR, GTRA   Second Team Defense:   DL: [player_tooltip player_id='1358995' first='Mason' last='Reed'], SR, Fremont-Mills   DL: Mason Hoyt, JR, Iowa Valley   DL: [player_tooltip player_id='1942262' first='Griffin' last='Mohr'], FR, Coon Rapids-Bayard   DL: Kaiser Bovy, SR, Don Bosco   LB: Devon Ehlers, SR, Ar-We-Va   LB: [player_tooltip player_id='1907983' first='Caleb' last='Swedin'], SR, GTRA   LB: [player_tooltip player_id='1699486' first='Tyler' last='Koch'], SR, Kingsley-Pierson   DB: [player_tooltip player_id='1358997' first='Sawyer' last='Forney'], SR, Fremont-Mills   DB: [player_tooltip player_id='1034037' first='Hudson' last='Clark'], SR, Glabrook-Reinbeck   DB: [player_tooltip player_id='1352445' first='Ashton' last='Nally'], SR, Bedford   Second Team Special Teams:   K: [player_tooltip player_id='1242816' first='Christian' last='Anguiano'], SR, Springville   P: Ethan Klemesrud, JR, GMG   KR: Boden Miller, SO, Clarksville   PR: Dillon Reed, SR, Woodbine

It's that time of year again. With the conclusion of the 2025 high school football season, we move on to revealing the all-state teams for each of the conferences within Iowa, revealing the top names that dominated through the 2025 football season within their conference. Starting off, we reveal our choices for Prep Redzone IA's 8-Man All-State team for 2025!