Clarinda’s strength on offense came with a three-headed attack in the backfield, with 3 rushers amassing over 500+ yards on the ground, with sophomore Baylor Hash Baylor Hash 6'1" | 220 lbs | RB/LB Clarinda | 2028 State IA breaking out to lead that rushing attack. Hash finished with 686 rushing yards (5.4 YPC) and 6 TDs in 2025. Hash was a wrecking ball on the ground, bouncing off defenders with ease, keeping his balance even through some very hard hits to drive forward for extra yardage or to the endzone. Hash is an excellent fit for what the Cardinals want to do on the ground, which is slam the ball down their opponents’ throats, and he should remain a vital asset on both sides of the ball going forward.

Hash hounded Clarinda opponents on both sides of the ball as a sophomore this past season. He rushed for 686 yards (5.4 YPC) and six touchdowns. Hash racked up 41.5 tackles, 31 of which were solo stops, 5.5 tackles for loss, a sack, a forced fumble and an interception. He impresses during his 10th-grade highlight video. Hash is a long-strider as a running back, chewing up yards in a hurry with an ability to break tackles as well. He’s a versatile linebacker capable of delivering lining up in the middle or off the edge. Hash has room to grow physically and as a player, giving him a significant ceiling with two prep seasons remaining.