2627 rushing yards 36 rushing touchdownsrnHungerholt is a long, lean athlete who is a true dual-threat quarterback. He has a big arm, but he makes this list because of the ability to run the read option and pick up yards on the ground. His long striding style allows him to eat up big chunks of yardage in the open field. With his upright running style, like most quarterbacks, it doesn’t look like he should have the balance and cutting ability he does have, but he can make quick cuts and bounce off tacklers. His footwork makes him a nightmare for pass rushers – both on improvised runs and finding time to throw.

One of my favorite parts of MN small school football is the ridiculous stat lines that come out of the small towns and unincorporated communities year to year, and 2023 was no exception. Of all the eye-popping personal performances and stat lines to come out of the state this fall, the #1 eye-catcher is undoubtedly LeRoy-Ostrander’s junior standout Cam Hungerholt, who we broke down at the midseason point of the season thanks to his accomplishments. Hungerholt leads the state in all major rushing categories is #1 in carries (276), yards (2,627), and TDs (36), and has put up a 52% completion percentage through the air on 102 completions for 1,595 yards and 15 TDs to only 4 INTs. Plus, he added 84 tackles, 3 TFLs, 3 INTs, 2 PBUs, and a FF, so I think it’s safe to say that he had one of the best individual showings of any high school football player in the state this fall, regardless of class or position. Hungerholt posted multiple 8, 7, and 6 TD games, three 300+ yard rushing games, three 200+ yard passing showings, and more than 300 yards of total offense a game this past fall, and no team could figure out how to corral the 6’1, 180 lber., win or lose. There’s reps of him breaking almost every defender’s tackle on the opposition, and as a ball carrier he possesses an impressive amount of balance, good speed, and elusive footwork and a knack for making the most out of the space he’s given. Plus, he can push the ball downfield as a passer and is tough and all around the football as a defender. Hungerholt was simply on another level compared to his competition in 2023.

Breakout Star

What a season it’s been for Leroy-Ostrander’s junior playmaker Cam Hungerholt. He’s put up some astounding statistics and individual performances so far this year, with his 488 total yard and 8 total TD showing against Alden-Conger/Glenville-Emmons. He’s the state’s leading rusher through four games by 200 yards, as his 105 rushes have gone for 1,029 yards and 17 TDs in only four games of action. He also plays QB, has picked off two passes on defense, and is Leroy-Ostrander’s leading tackler to boot. Hungerholt can play!

Hungerholt is having a monster year for LeRoy-Ostrander and had another big performance last Friday in a gritty 24-21 win over Southland as he rushed 40 times (!) for 256 yards and 3 TDs, completed 10 passes on 21 attempts for 128 yards, and added 7 tackles defensively.