Football/Basketball Crossover: High Flying 2028s

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>*Use code Johnson30 for 30% off an annual Prep Redzone subscription*</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>College coaches love their dual sport athletes. Playing multiple sports is such a bonus to the development of athletes. It allows them to focus on developing new traits. Keeps them active and more conditioned year round, and keeps the competitive juices flowing. Getting involved early in your high school career is a big bonus too, so today we are looking at those athletes. The underclassmen who are already making noise on their varsity basketball team after being contributors for their varsity football team this past season. Let's talk multi-sport athletes!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1284953"],"_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-69a1075e01c11"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As just a sophomore, Marvin was able to earn himself a two-way role with Kenosha Bradford varsity. He went on to finish with 18 receptions, 208 yards, and 2 TDs on offense and 13 tackles with an INT on defense. Solid numbers for a team that would go on to finish the year 7-3 overall and have several older athletes at his positions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">On the hardwood Bradford is 14-10 on the year and 4th in the Southeast Conference. Marvin has been even more of a key piece for this varsity unit. He is 2nd on the team with 16.8 PPG and leads the team with 2.3 steals per game, 7.6 rebounds per game, and 4.4 assists per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 is going to be Marvin's breakout year on the football field. Last year he already was showing that special ability to make those high level plays and create something out of nothing. He has really good ball skills and wasn't afraid to attack the middle of the field. Plus I loved his aggressive play at DB. With more playing time we could see a massive increase in production from the 2028 athlete.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2111736"],"_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-69a1075e01cbe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'3" 180 lbs sophomore for Kewaunee put up numbers in nearly every statistical category for the Storm varsity. 5/8 with 53 yards and a TD passing, 5 carries for 107 yards and a TD rushing, 30 receptions for 494 yards and 6 TDs receiving, along with 38 tackles, 5 TFLs, 4 sacks, 1 FF, and 3 INTs. The 2028 seemed to be involved in everything for a 9-2 team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As good as the Storm was on the football field they were even better on the hardwood this season. Kewaunee currently has a perfect 24-0 record. Diesel is 2nd on the team with 14.5 PPG, 3rd on the team with 2.2 steals per game, 4th with 2.6 assists per game, and 5th on the team with 3.7 rebounds per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Versatility stemming from his excellent blend of size physicality, and raw athleticism make Diesel an intriguing future recruit. Adding a dominant role for one of the best basketball teams in the state only further verifies his natural gifts. This kid is only going to continue to rise up our boards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1627996"],"_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-69a1075e01d38"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bode quarterbacked his team deep into the 2025 playoffs with his elite dual threat abilities. Abilities that will open up chances for him to be recruited at multiple positions at the next level. As a sophomore the QB put up 138/232, 2,035 yards passing, and 20 TDs. He added 158 carries, 1,270 yards rushing and 20 more TDs on the ground.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">That playmaking has continued on the basketball court where he leads the team with 14 PPG. The sophomore is 2nd on the team with 4.6 RPG, and he is 4th with 1.0 SPG, and 5th with 1.3 assists per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The explosive playmaker for Mondovi is going to be pushing for one of the most productive careers in recent WI history at his current rate. He is so quick, fast, and athletic and has steadily improved as a passer year over year giving me confidence he is on path to staying at that position at the next level potentially. Big things ahead for Bode.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2055377"],"_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-69a1075e01dcf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We stay in Mondovi for our next difference maker in the Class of 2028. Beau put up a great year on the receiving end of those [player_tooltip player_id='1627996' first='Bode' last='Falkner'] passes. He finished with 49 receptions, 899 yards, and 8 TDs. Beau also shined on defense with his 46 tackles, 6 TFLs, and 3 sacks. All for an 11-2 varsity team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Beau has carried that dominance onto the hardwood where he is 2nd in scoring with 13.9 PPG, leads the team in rebounding with 8.4 RPG, 2nd in assists with 3.2 APG, and leads the team with 3.7 SPG.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I am so excited or Beau's future. He is building on a great frame and he is already learning to win out wide with his size and strength. He has the speed necessary to win and create big plays, but he is at his best overpowering at the catch point and after it. His strong hands make him a very reliable target and he is becoming more of a force at DB too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1882133"],"_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-69a1075e01e91"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Despite a 6-7 overall record Whitefish Bay had one of the state's best runs in the playoffs. They would go from 3-6 to a Level 4 playoff team where they would lose to Reedsburg. On that path Mace had a breakout year where he put up 49 receptions for 756 yards and 10 TDs. He also added 28 tackles, 5 PBUs, and an INT on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">That strong finish has carried into the basketball season where WFB is currently 18-6 and 2nd in the North Shore conference. Mace has been a focal piece for the team. He is currently 3rd in scoring with 13 PPG, 3rd in rebounding with 3.9 RPG, leads the team in assists with 5.2 APG, and is 2nd with 1.9 SPG.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mace is a very explosive weapon out wide. Despite a smaller frame the sophomore wins with his explosive ability to go attack the ball and make you miss after the catch. I'm ready for even more from the receiver this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1709717"],"_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-69a1075e01f26"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dane is another massive impact player for Kewaunee. His two way impact helped Kewaunee to that 9-2 record. He would finish with 31 receptions, 433 yards, and 3 TDs. Plus he added 64 tackles, 12 TFLs, and 2.5 sacks off the edge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It is impressive to see how dominant Kewaunee has been with their 24-0 record while multiple key contributors are only sophomores. Dane is 4th on the team in scoring with 11.4 PPG, leads the way in rebounding with 9 RPG, is 4th with 2.3 APG, and also 4th in steals with 1.3 SPG.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dane is one of those athletes who stands out from the crowd with his size on the football field. Size that helps him win out as a receiving weapon and as an edge setter. The sophomore is a powerful kid too with so much room to add to that with him only at 215 lbs currently.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1709706"],"_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-69a1075e01fb7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top young playmakers on the football field is Waupun's [player_tooltip player_id='1709706' first='Owen' last='Kloosterboer']. The impressive TE/Edge has been a varsity contributor since he was a freshman. This past year he ended with 25 receptions, 562 yards and 4 TDs on offense. He dominated on defense with 101 tackles, 16 TFLs, and 5 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Waupun hasn't had the same success on the hardwood, but Owen has been able to contribute quite a bit this season. He is 3rd on the team in scoring with 10.1 PPG. He is 2nd in rebounding with 3.4 RPG, and he is 5th on the team with 1.0 APG.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I can't wait to see Owen with even more targets as a junior. He is so big and powerful, yet has the athleticism to be a dominant and versatile TE. That length and power also makes him a very talented edge setter who has shown he can be a three down player off the edge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2112359"],"_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-69a1075e0202a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elkhorn has found an RB they can lean on going forward. Daschel split carries as a sophomore and still finished with 107 carries, 1,081 rushing yards, and 17 TDs on the ground with 10 receptions, 182 yards and 2 TDs receiving. He also added in 21 tackles, and 1 TFL on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Daschel isn't quite as dominant on the hardwood, but he is still a reliable contributor that the team can work through. He is 2nd in scoring with 9.3 PPG, 3rd ins rebounding with 4.0 RPG, 4th in assists with 1.7 APG, and 4th on the team in steals with .6 SPG.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Daschel is a force at RB. He has a big frame that can hold even more size. That would only bolster his power with the ball in his hands. Pair that power with his vision through traffic and you get an RB that is a nightmare to contain and tackle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->