Six Crusaders named all-staters
All six INA team captains from Western Iowa
By Terry Hersomthersom@siouxcityjournal.com | Posted: Wednesday, November 26, 2008
DES MOINES -- Record-setting running back Brandon Wegher is the team captain and five of his Bishop Heelan teammates join him as Class 3A all-staters in selections compiled by the Iowa Newspaper Association.
The impressive showing for Heelan follows the Crusaders' 35-10 victory over Decorah in the Class 3A state championship game Saturday at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls.
The INA, once known as the Iowa Daily Press Association, has compiled all-state teams in football since 1935, enlisting the input of sports writers from across the state.
In more recent years, the selection process has come to include recommendations from coaches representing the Iowa Football Coaches Association and serving in an advisory capacity.
Unsurprisingly, Heelan dominated the Class 3A selections after a 14-0 campaign made the Crusaders the first undefeated prep football team in Sioux City since Iowa introduced post-season play in 1972.
It was Heelan's third state championship in the playoff era, following Class 4A titles in 1975 and 1982, but the school also won two so-called "mythical'' titles based on wire service polls in 1961 and 1971.
Wegher, a 5-11, 205-pounder who has committed to play college football at Iowa, eclipsed the state's single-season rushing record, piling up 3,238 yards on 362 carries to break a 6-year-old mark of 3,109 held by Dustyn Baethke of Williamsburg.
Wegher totaled 54 touchdowns on the season, 51 by rushing, and his 114 career trips to the end zone rank second in the history of Iowa prep football, trailing only North Mahaska's Levi Ferguson (129 from 2002-05).
The Heelan star's 6,823 career rushing yards rank third on an all-time list headed by Ferguson's 7,142 yards.
And, the blockers who Wegher graciously credited for his successes all along are also well represented with two-way line regulars Buckley Wright, Sean Geary and Jake Skibinski all named all-staters along with Taylor Nelson, a three-year starter at center, and tight end Jordan Lester, also a starter at linebacker.
Wright, a defensive end and offensive guard, is a holdover on the INA's first-team defensive unit while Geary, a two-way tackle, is a first-team pick on the offensive line.
Nelson was named to the second team offense while Lester and Skibinski were cited as third-teamers on offense and defense, respectively.
Wegher wasn't the only Northwest Iowa athlete to garner team captain laurels in his respective class. The same honors went to Central Lyon/George-Little Rock's Jordan Gacke in Class 2A, Emmetsburg's Taylor Morris in Class 1A, Southern Cal of Lake City's Kelan Richardson in Class A and Ridge Christiansen of Armstrong-Ringsted in the 8-man game.
In fact, counting center Nasar Hannoon from West Des Moines Valley's 14-0 Class 4A state champs, team captains in all six classes hailed from schools west of Interstate 35.
The 6-1, 217-pound Hannoon got the big-school nod for his leadership on a team that had two 1,000-yard rushers and totaled 5,543 total yards and 570 yards. The same Valley line included 6-8, 286-pound tackle Dave Barrent, who has committed to Michigan State.
Gacke, a two-time state champion with one varsity season of wrestling still to come, quarterbacked a Central Lyon/George-Little Rock team that lost the Class 2A title game to Solon for a second year in a row. He rushed for 1,710 yards, passed for nine touchdowns and led the Lions' defense in tackles for the second year in a row, operating at linebacker.
Morris led Emmetsburg's Class 1A state champs in rushing and tackles as the E-Hawks won an all-Western Iowa final over West Lyon -- a 3-0 battle that marked the lowest scoring title game in 37 years of Iowa playoffs.
Southern Cal was also a champion as Richardson, rebounding from an ankle fracture in Week 7, came back to play in the state semifinals and finals. He rushed for 993 yards in an abbreviated season and also led the Mustangs in tackles.
And, Christiansen led Armstrong-Ringsted to its second title game appearance in a row, rushing for 1,788 yards and passing for another 896. He scored 29 times and had another 18 passes thatwent for touchdowns.
In a lean year for Class 4A football in Sioux City, four local preps picked up all-state recognition, all as third-team selections.
Running back Josh Folchert and defensive back Danny Rudeen were both honored as third-team picks from a North team that finished 5-5, losing a substate contest to Ankeny, 48-13. Folchert's 1,285 rushing yards on 166 carries broke North's single-season record and Rudeen, a junior, doubled at quarterback for the Stars before missing the post-season contest with a hand injury.
The INA also honored junior wide receiver Britt Anderson from East and linebacker Dex Gordon of West. Anderson was the leading pass receiver in Class 4A with 72 catches for 923 yards as senior teammate Taylor Pollow netted a city record 2,319 passing yards for a team that went 2-7. The 6-3, 230-pound Gordon, meanwhile, was a two-way leader at quarterback and linebacker for a West team that finished 0-9.
Class 4A
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
TE Mitch Overstreet, Bettendorf 6-3 230 Sr.
WR Keenan Davis, C.R. Washington 6-3 200 Sr.
WR Noah Huisman, Mason City 6-3 180 Sr.
OL Nasar Hannoon, W.D.M. Valley 6-1 217 Sr.
OL David Barrent, W.D.M. Valley 6-8 286 Sr.
OL Kevin Mercer, Dowling Catholic 6-1 240 Sr.
OL Kyle Lichtenberg, Bettendorf 6-6 255 Sr.
OL Dan Thorsteinson, C.R. Xavier 6-3 230 Sr.
QB Wyatt Suess, C.R. Washington 6-4 210 Sr.
RB Jeff Woody, Southeast Polk 6-0 215 Sr.
RB Grant Mayfield, Dowling Catholic 5-9 190 Sr.
RB Walker Woods, Waukee 5-11 180 Sr.
UT Zach Cutkomp W.D.M. Valley 5-11 186 Sr.
K Zeb Miller, Ankeny 6-2 193 Sr.
FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DL Duane Hatfield, Johnston 6-3 240 Sr.
DL Ryan Harrelson, C.R. Prairie 6-1 230 Sr.
DL Ross Naylor, Ankeny 6-0 190 Sr.
DL Collin Albrecht, Cedar Falls 6-3 215 Sr.
LB Scott Minear, W.D.M. Valley 6-2 209 Sr.
LB Jeff Hanson, Cedar Falls 6-0 210 Sr.
LB Kramer Uhlick, Dubuque Wahlert 6-2 210 Sr.
LB Porter Hand, Dowling Catholic 6-0 205 Sr.
DB Jared Goforth, Ankeny 6-0 185 Sr.
DB Jake Knott, Waukee 6-3 214 Sr.
DB Josh Lenz, Dub. Hempstead 6-0 175 Sr.
P Nate Meyer, Bettendorf 6-1 180 Sr.
UT Jake Farley, Cedar Falls 6-2 205 Jr.
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
TE Connor Boffeli, W.D.M. Valley 6-5 260 Sr.
WR Pat Brown, Bettendorf 6-1 180 Sr.
WR Ryan Cawley, W.D.M. Valley 6-5 208 Sr.
OL Grant Schnobrich, C.R. Kennedy 6-3 270 Sr.
OL Ryan Wood, W.D.M. Valley 6-5 260 Sr.
OL Andy Larson, Ankeny 6-2 240 Sr.
OL John Swanson, Des Moines East 6-1 295 Sr.
OL Zach Hahn, North Scott 6-3 242 Sr.
QB Drew Scieszinski, Dowling Catholic 6-3 205 Sr.
RB Andre' Dawson, C.R. Washington 6-2 210 Jr.
RB Michael Chia, Indianola 5-10 181 Jr.
RB Jay Brummel, Cedar Falls 6-1 197 Sr.
K Tyler Sieversten, C.R. Kennedy 6-2 190 Sr.
SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
DL Drew Bower, Southeast Polk 6-3 220 Sr.
DL Grant Reisberg, Dowling Catholic 6-2 210 Jr.
DL Blake Anderson, North Scott 6-3 195 Sr.
DL Cody Redmond, W.D.M. Valley 6-2 211 Sr.
LB Ted Haag, Waukee 6-0 220 Sr.
LB Ethan Bass, Southeast Polk 6-1 215 Sr.
LB Andy Hodge, Iowa City High 5-10 175 Sr.
LB Spencer Cruise, Ames 6-0 212 Sr.
DB Sam Tim, Ames 6-2 180 Sr.
DB Ross Siemering, C.R. Prairie 5-9 170 Sr.
DB Nate Kammrad, Council Bluffs TJ 5-11 215 Sr.
P Scott Schebler, C.R. Prairie 6-1 185 Sr.
THIRD TEAM OFFENSE
TE Darion Howard, Cedar Falls 6-4 225 Sr.
WR Allen Mann, Marshalltown 6-2 170 Sr.
WR Britt Anderson, Sioux City East 5-9 165 Jr.
OL Matthew Tvedte, Iowa City High 6-2 225 Jr.
OL David Perry, Linn-Mar 6-2 280 Jr.
OL Ndzi Tante, Council Bluffs TJ 6-1 280 Sr.
OL Ryan Deatrick, Waukee 5-10 185 Sr.
OL James Kohler, Ames 6-7 240 Jr.
QB A.J. Derby, Iowa City High 6-4 220 Jr.
RB Theo Burkett, W.D.M. Valley 5-11 190 Sr.
RB Josh Folchert, Sioux City North 6-1 190 Sr.
RB Connor Dahlstrom, North Scott 5-11 175 Sr.
K Edwin Arceo, Muscatine 5-10 155 Sr.
THIRD TEAM DEFENSE
DL Jake Riley, Burlington 6-2 200 Sr.
DL Chris Jepsen, Urbandale 6-3 230 Sr.
DL Jason Shupp, C.R. Kennedy 6-0 215 Sr.
DL David Ryberg, C.R. Xavier 5-11 215 Jr.
LB Jonathan Nelson, Johnston 5-11 210 Sr.
LB Dex Gordon, Sioux City West 6-3 230 Sr.
LB Mitch Jurevitz, Bettendorf 6-0 210 Sr.
LB Bond Harman, C.R. Kennedy 6-1 215 Sr.
DB Mike Harris, W.D.M. Valley 5-10 153 Sr.
DB Danny Rudeen, Sioux City North 6-2 180 Jr.
DB Anthony Tucker, Indianola 6-0 185 Sr.
P Nick Garretson, Muscatine 5-11 170 Jr.
Class 3A
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
TE Brett Van Sloten, Decorah 6-7 270 Sr.
WR James Cairney, Harlan 5-11 175 Sr.
WR Wiebe Goodyk, Oskaloosa 6-3 190 Sr.
OL Drew Clark, Marion 6-4 285 Sr.
OL Sean Geary, Bishop Heelan 6-1 230 Sr.
OL Brock Goodall, DeWitt Central 5-11 220 Sr.
OL Zach Lindquist, Clear Lake 6-1 230 Sr.
OL Michael Bettger, Pella 5-11 235 Sr.
QB Blake Haluska, Carroll 6-4 185 Sr.
RB Brandon Wegher, Bishop Heelan 5-11 205 Sr.
RB Jordan Cotton, Mount Pleasant 6-1 175 Sr.
RB Ross Doehrmann, Williamsburg 6-0 195 Sr.
UT Jeff Hastert, Harlan 5-11 180 Sr.
K Andrew Casper, Decorah 5-7 177 Sr.
FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DL Buckley Wright, Bishop Heelan 6-1 210 Sr.
DL Austin Steenhoek, Pella 6-4 240 Sr.
DL Casey Kreiter, DeWitt Central 6-3 210 Sr.
DL Tyler Kacmarynski, Spencer 6-1 230 Sr.
LB Ethan Tindall, Clear Lake 6-0 200 Sr.
LB Joel Pudenz, Carroll 6-0 212 Sr.
LB Sean Elliott, Spencer 6-0 195 Sr.
LB Truman Novak Crestwood 6-2 190 Sr.
DB Josh Woodhouse, Decorah 5-8 185 Sr.
DB Andrew Reed, Oskaloosa 6-0 180 Sr.
DB Jordan Huffman, Sergeant Bluff-Luton 5-8 185 Sr.
P Tyler Pierce, ADM 6-2 220 Sr.
UT D.J. Gnader, Lewis Central 6-2 215 Sr.
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
TE Wes Nordquist, ADM 6-6 225 Sr.
WR Jared Wauters, Union (LaPorte City) 5-8 168 Sr.
WR Steven Overbergen, Pella 6-0 170 Sr.
OL Sam Ross, Western Dubuque 6-3 215 Sr.
OL Aaron Wilcox, Waverly-Shell Rock 6-7 250 Sr.
OL Taylor Nelson, Bishop Heelan 6-1 210 Sr.
OL Casey Stika, Crestwood 6-1 238 Sr.
OL Brett Kanselaar, Centerville 6-3 284 Sr.
QB Matt Barnd, Marion 6-1 190 Sr.
RB Ben McDonald, West Delaware 6-1 190 Sr.
RB Adam Bohr, Decorah 6-1 208 Sr.
RB Reese Thompson, Benton Comm. 6-0 185 Sr.
K Sam Brockshus, Spencer 5-11 185 Sr.
SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
DL Jordan Moore, New Hampton 6-6 280 Sr.
DL Alex Sedrel, Dallas Center-Grimes 6-5 250 Sr.
DL Branden Scherff, Denison-Schleswig 6-5 270 Jr.
DL Matt Hoch, Harlan 6-4 240 Jr.
LB Matt Samec, New Hampton 6-2 205 Sr.
LB Greg Oldsen, DeWitt Central 5-9 210 Sr.
LB Pat Rosacker, Le Mars 6-2 200 Sr.
LB Chris Koch, Western Dubuque 6-1 210 Sr.
DB Jake Kopriva, Clear Lake 5-9 150 Sr.
DB Jace Christensen, Carroll 5-11 170 Sr.
DB Jordan Mullen, Atlantic 6-2 160 Sr.
P Ryan Vande Zande, Webster City 6-0 215 Sr.
THIRD TEAM OFFENSE
TE Jordan Lester, Bishop Heelan 6-1 215 Sr.
WR Matt Dermody, Norwalk 6-5 208 Sr.
WR Jon DeHaan, MOC-Floyd Valley 6-4 190 Sr.
OL Kasey Juhl, Atlantic 6-5 300 Sr.
OL Jordan Kaiser, Benton Community 6-7 220 Sr.
OL Adam McDonnell, DeWitt Central 6-4 265 Sr.
OL Joe Hoback, Washington 6-2 270 Sr.
OL Lucas Sharp, Charles City 6-4 245 Sr.
QB Dan Marshall, West Delaware 6-0 195 Sr.
RB Paul Saxen, Sergeant Bluff-Luton 6-1 190 Sr.
RB Dylan Blankenship, Glenwood 6-1 208 Jr.
RB John Hill, Webster City 5-11 180 Sr.
K Cody Smith, Mount Pleasant 5-8 159 Sr.
THIRD TEAM DEFENSE
DL Mason Woods, Williamsburg 6-2 270 Sr.
DL Alex Novak, Clear Creek-Amana 6-8 210 Sr.
DL Jake Skibinski, Bishop Heelan 6-1 200 Sr.
DL Justin Blinkman, Estherville-LC 6-1 190 Sr.
LB Dalton Schutjer, Charles City 5-11 200 Jr.
LB Shawn Hergenrader, DC-Grimes 5-9 180 Sr.
LB Mikey Henrichs, Carlisle 5-11 185 Sr.
LB Patrick O'Brien, Williamsburg 5-9 190 Sr.
DB Curt Hruska, New Hampton 6-0 160 Sr.
DB Isaac Poolman, Charles City 6-0 175 Sr.
DB Garrett Strand, Decorah 5-6 165 Sr.
P Ben Holub, Marion 5-10 190 Jr.
Class 2A
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
TE Mitchell Schmitt, Sumner-F’burg 6-0 176 Jr.
WR Kyler Stahle, Solon 5-11 165 Sr.
WR Blake Kliegl, Okoboji 6-3 185 Sr.
OL Caleb Montag, CLGLR 6-2 230 Sr.
OL Austin Nichols, West Marshall 6-2 279 Sr.
OL Christian Boehmer, Mid-Prairie 6-5 265 Jr.
OL Andy Constant, Solon 6-0 200 Jr.
OL Dexter Hill, Davis County 6-1 260 Sr.
QB Tyler Jones, Cherokee 5-11 170 Sr.
RB Drake Ferch, West Marshall 6-0 172 Jr.
RB James Morris, Solon 6-2 210 Jr.
RB Tanner Miller, Mid-Prairie 6-2 175 Jr.
UT Dan Sampson, CMB 6-1 225 Sr.
K Patrick Schmadeke, Wat. Columbus 6-0 165 Sr.
FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DL Adam Kuhl, Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto 6-3 255 Sr.
DL Chris Cahoy, Sumner-Fredericksburg 5-6 167 Sr.
DL Ross DeJager, BHRV 6-4 220 Sr.
DL Nolan Rasmusson, Roland-Story 6-2 200 Sr.
LB Dustin Howard, North Polk 6-1 205 Sr.
LB Bryant Hummel, Clarinda 6-1 215 Sr.
LB Cole Billerbeck, Roland-Story 5-9 174 Sr.
LB Cody Strang, Solon 6-2 205 Sr.
DB Sam Buck, West Marshall 5-10 158 Sr.
DB Zeb Hammes, Roland-Story 6-0 180 Sr.
DB Tyler Schuett, Cherokee 5-10 188 Sr.
P Scott King, Tipton 6-1 180 Sr.
UT Jordan Gacke, CLGLR 6-1 205 Sr.
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
TE Jon Dillinger, Missouri Valley 6-3 210 Sr.
WR Dylan Hansen, CMB 6-1 175 Jr.
WR PJ Lanaghan, Iowa City Regina 6-3 180 Sr.
OL Nevin Lansing, North Fayette 6-0 190 Sr.
OL Matt Steffensmeier, Dyers. Beckman 6-7 280 Sr.
OL Colten Marsh, Missouri Valley 5-10 255 Sr.
OL Erik Croghan, IKM-Manning 6-0 200 Sr.
OL Jordan Voss, Eagle Grove 6-3 245 Sr.
QB Matt Morrison, Solon 6-1 170 Sr.
RB Ryan Halbur, IKM-Manning 5-10 188 Sr.
RB Erik Grunder, Wilton 6-0 200 Sr.
RB Nick Monzu, Missouri Valley 6-0 185 Jr.
K Marcus Prull, Montezuma 6-3 255 Sr.
SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
DL Jake Bucklin, CMB 6-1 180 Sr.
DL Jesse Beringer, Cascade 5-10 170 Jr.
DL Schylor Altenhofer, Mid-Prairie 6-0 205 Sr.
DL Clint Gehling, Carroll Kuemper 6-1 190 Sr.
LB Kyle Kane, PCM 6-3 190 Sr.
LB Scott Eben, CLGLR 5-10 205 Sr.
LB Micah Berg, Mid-Prairie 6-2 185 Jr.
LB Kendall Sommerlot, Pocahontas 5-7 180 Sr.
DB Tom Nesvik, North Fayette 5-11 170 Jr.
DB Ethan Schmitt, CMB 6-0 175 Jr.
DB Conrad Metz, Red Oak 5-7 150 Sr.
P Austin Utt, Davis County 5-9 175 Jr.
THIRD TEAM OFFENSE
TE Joe Flanigan, Mapleton MVAO 6-4 225 Sr.
WR Eric Reittinger, Dyersville Beckman 6-4 190 Sr.
WR David Weber, Dike-New Hartford 5-8 145 Sr.
OL Cy Williams, Clarinda 6-7 290 Sr.
OL Tyler Carson, Wilton 6-4 255 Sr.
OL Jason Kienast, IKM-Manning 6-0 250 Sr.
OL Tom Brinkman, Pocahontas Area 5-11 215 Sr.
OL Jeff Gacke, CLGLR 6-1 190 Sr.
QB Jake Hemann, Osage 6-4 190 Sr.
RB Tanner Mork, North Fayette 6-3 180 Jr.
RB Matt McCullough, Cascade 5-7 175 Sr.
RB Gavin Burns, PCM 5-9 160 Sr.
K Zach Jahn, IKM-Manning 5-10 170 Sr.
THIRD TEAM DEFENSE
DL Cody Hudson, West Liberty 6-2 220 Sr.
DL Ryan Fuller, Bondurant-Farrar 6-2 190 Sr.
DL Taylor Stockdale, Eagle Grove 6-1 225 Sr.
DL Nathan Nieuwendorp, Unity Christian 6-4 250 Sr.
LB Evan Ressler, Cascade 5-10 185 Jr.
LB Keegan Frisch, Sumner-F’burg 6-1 171 Jr.
LB Austin Boger, O-A/BCIG 6-1 185 Sr.
LB Josh Boone, Mid-Prairie 6-2 200 Sr.
DB Derek Trask, Colfax-Mingo 6-0 170 Sr.
DB Dakota Fix, West Liberty 6-1 170 Sr.
DB Brandon Koel, CLGLR 5-10 185 Sr.
P Cody Stueve, Missouri Valley 6-2 180 Sr.
Class 1A
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
TE Eli Groenendyk, Pella Christian 6-5 200 Sr.
WR Matt Waters, C.B. St. Albert 6-1 180 Sr.
WR Zach Steinhoff, Manson NW Webster 6-2 177 Jr.
OL Josh Wolfe, Emmetsburg 6-2 280 Sr.
OL Wil Van't Hof, West Lyon 6-3 275 Sr.
OL Dallas Hendrikson, St. Ansgar 6-2 291 Sr.
OL Jack Rummels, West Branch 6-4 230 Jr.
OL Tyler Klyn, Pella Christian 6-4 280 Sr.
QB Jake Waters, C.B. St. Albert 6-2 185 Jr.
RB Jon Elmore, Prairie Valley 5-8 170 Jr.
RB Jordan Thompson, West Branch 5-11 170 Sr.
RB Langston Jones, Emmetsburg 6-1 185 Jr.
UT Andrew Jay, Maquoketa Valley 6-4 192 Sr.
K Derek Wood, Gladbrook-Reinbeck 6-0 190 Sr.
FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DL Kyle Kober, West Branch 5-10 250 Sr.
DL Michael Wiegman, Aplington-P’burg 6-1 245 Sr.
DL Andy Simons, West Lyon 6-2 260 Sr.
DL Taylor Morris, Emmetsburg 6-0 215 Sr.
LB Andrew Brown, C.B. St. Albert 5-10 180 Jr.
LB Jordan Simon, Aplington-P’burg 6-2 210 Jr.
LB Pat McLeod, Prairie Valley 5-7 165 Sr.
LB Lucas Geneser, Woodward-Granger 6-1 195 Jr.
DB Brian Sandvig, F.D. St. Edmond 5-11 175 Sr.
DB Austin Steinkamp, Woodward-Granger 5-8 160 Sr.
DB Trevor Tiefenthaler, Sioux Central 5-11 175 Sr.
P Kyle Meints, West Fork 5-9 170 Sr.
UT Jacob Batterson, Eddyville-Blakesburg 5-11 185 Jr.
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
TE Spencer Hurly-Boyd, W’ward-Granger 6-7 215 Sr.
WR Drew Helle, Maquoketa Valley 6-2 185 Sr.
WR Jordan Marks, Panorama 6-0 145 Sr.
OL Josh Noble, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn 6-1 255 Sr.
OL Carter Steele, F.D. St. Edmond 6-0 205 Sr.
OL Rich DeFauw, Belle Plaine 6-2 300 Sr.
OL Travis Clark, Guthrie Center 6-4 245 Sr.
OL Justin Siefken, Nashua Plainfield 6-3 265 Sr.
QB Kyle Twait, Manson NW Webster 6-4 192 Jr.
RB Mitch Fynaardt, Pella Christian 5-11 195 Sr.
RB Brian Crow, Belle Plaine 5-9 180 Jr.
RB Alex Hornbuckle, Aplington-P’burg 6-0 175 Jr.
K Matt Wellik, Emmetsburg 5-11 200 Sr.
SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
DL Colby Kirby, Pleasantville 5-11 213 Sr.
DL Mitch Grose, Mt. Ayr 6-3 200 Sr.
DL Adam Leuer, Emmetsburg 5-11 230 Sr.
DL Matt Strope, Alburnett 6-0 210 Sr.
LB Keith Rush, Griswold 5-11 185 Sr.
LB Tommy Kuecker, Emmetsburg 6-2 185 Jr.
LB Jake Young, Garner 6-1 170 Sr.
LB Jason Koedam, West Lyon 6-1 210 Sr.
DB Tyler Mosier, Griswold 5-11 180 Sr.
DB Dakota Miller, Lawton-Bronson 6-0 180 Sr.
DB Alex Maule, West Monona 6-0 180 Jr.
P Brett Bengen, Gladbrook-Reinbeck 6-4 220 Sr.
THIRD TEAM OFFENSE
TE Max Miller, West Central 6-7 230 Sr.
WR Scott Bacon, Pleasantville 5-11 150 Sr.
WR Chase Meier, Iowa Valley 5-8 160 Sr.
OL Dan Heiar, Northeast Goose Lake 6-5 250 Sr.
OL Nathan Lyman, Grundy Center 6-4 250 Jr.
OL Billy Aukes, Aplington-Parkersburg 6-2 230 Sr.
OL Justin Brinkman, Prairie Valley 6-3 220 Jr.
OL Darin Adam, Pekin 6-3 260 Jr.
QB Jordan Andera, South Winneshiek 6-0 185 Jr.
RB Doug Williams, Clarinda Academy 5-10 210 So.
RB Josh Treybal, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn 6-2 218 So.
RB Jesse Selgeby, West Lyon 5-9 150 Jr.
K Levi Keleher, Lawton-Bronson 5-9 160 Jr.
THIRD TEAM DEFENSE
DL Trevor Port, West Branch 5-9 190 Sr.
DL Spenser Fuller, Central Decautur 6-2 325 Sr.
DL Steve Messerschmidt, Tri-Center 6-3 235 Jr.
DL Matt Just, Belmond-Klemme 6-1 215 Sr.
LB Jordan Stewart, Mt. Ayr 6-1 215 Sr.
LB Cody Millikin, Pekin 6-1 195 Sr.
LB Brett Thomas, Alburnett 5-11 180 Sr.
LB Joseph Atwell, Panorama 5-10 150 Sr.
DB Ryan Krogman, Northeast 6-3 165 Sr.
DB Matt Hiscocks, Garner-Hayfield 5-10 165 Sr.
DB Ryan Grolmus, Panorama 6-0 140 Sr.
P Jordan Gradeless, Wayne 6-5 195 Sr.
Class A
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
TE Jake McCulley, North Mahaska 6-3 208 Sr.
WR Chris Gabriel, Gehlen Catholic 6-3 190 Sr.
WR Denzel VanSant, B-G-M 6-2 170 Jr.
OL Mark Blessington, Southern Cal 6-5 293 Sr.
OL Eric Simmons, Madrid 6-2 245 So.
OL Alex Herink, North Tama 5-11 186 Sr.
OL Blake Goodenbour, East Buchanan 6-4 220 Jr.
OL Andrew Allerdings, Alta 6-2 260 Sr.
QB Wyatt Hanus, North Tama 6-3 195 Sr.
RB Eric Burt, Madrid 5-11 200 Sr.
RB Cody Matthewson, Madrid 6-2 206 Sr.
RB Zach Larew, Lone Tree 6-1 201 Sr.
UT Seth Enke, AHST 6-0 160 Jr.
K Brad Puckett, Earlham 5-10 175 Sr.
FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DL Tyler Dietrich, HLV 6-3 250 Sr.
DL Jake Schumacher, Southern Cal 6-0 173 Sr.
DL Jacob Main, East Buchanan 5-10 175 Sr.
DL Adam Brumfield, Bedford 6-4 275 Sr.
LB Josh Gaedke, Colo-Nesco 5-10 175 Sr.
LB Keelan Richardson, Southern Cal 6-2 202 Sr.
LB Grant Vesely, North Tama 6-2 205 Jr.
LB Jake Slater, Boyer Valley 6-3 228 Sr.
DB Jake Burns, HLV 5-10 170 Sr.
DB Chris Carlson, Akron-Westfield 6-0 180 Jr.
DB Michael Huisman, Alta 6-1 170 Sr.
P Andrew Drewis, Tripoli 6-2 165 Jr.
UT Eric Vogel, Southern Cal 5-8 160 Sr.
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
TE Justin Meggers, North Tama 6-0 170 Sr.
WR Brad Denning, Northern University 6-1 195 Sr.
WR Austin Hansen, River Valley 6-3 175 Jr.
OL Don Horning, Northwood-Kensett 5-8 235 Sr.
OL Zach Schmidt, Wapsie Valley 6-4 250 Jr.
OL Chase Timpe, Newman Catholic 5-9 230 Sr.
OL Dusty Redinbaugh, AHST 6-1 215 Sr.
OL Alex Blair, Central Elkader 6-0 215 Sr.
QB Tyler Kriegel, BGM 6-0 185 Sr.
RB Logan Slusher, Earlham 5-11 195 Sr.
RB Colin McKeon, East Buchanan 5-10 170 Sr.
RB Phillip Fierova, Northwood-Kensett 5-10 180 Sr.
K Brad Holloway, GMG 5-10 165 Sr.
SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
DL Kassidy Cook, Postville 6-2 210 Sr.
DL Heath Beckman, Earlham 6-3 210 Sr.
DL Anton Olsen, Madrid 6-4 205 Sr.
DL Cody Gericke, East Buchanan 6-2 205 Sr.
LB Darin Peters, AHST 6-0 203 Sr.
LB Nate Klobassa, Riceville 6-0 180 Sr.
LB Nathan Beatty, Central Elkader 5-10 185 Sr.
LB Austin Moffatt, Akron-Westfield 6-0 205 Sr.
DB Spencer Capitani, Northwood-Kensett 5-9 140 So.
DB Scott Paulus, Rockford 5-11 170 So.
DB Mark Baragary, East Buchanan 6-1 170 Sr.
P Torey Mason, Southeast Warren 5-10 150 Jr.
THIRD TEAM OFFENSE
TE Johnny Hines, Northern University 6-1 185 Jr.
WR Aaron Hildreth, Southern Cal 6-3 170 Sr.
WR Ridge Hobbs, New London 6-2 200 Sr.
OL Michael Wingrove, Boyer Valley 5-11 211 Sr.
OL Kyle McCaslin, Rockford 6-0 275 Sr.
OL Wes Schweer, Tripoli 6-0 200 Sr.
OL Luke Morrison, English Valleys 6-2 240 Sr.
OL Quin Pelz, Van Meter Community 6-3 190 Sr.
QB Taylor Wurth, Gehlen Catholic 6-1 165 So.
RB Jack Mills, Alta 5-11 165 Sr.
RB Skylar Thornton, Southeast Warren 6-1 205 Sr.
RB Michael Rathe, Wapsie Valley 6-0 170 Jr.
K Sean Wells, Colo-Nesco 6-1 220 Jr.
THIRD TEAM DEFENSE
DL JJ Little, Wapsie Valley 6-0 240 Jr.
DL Jake Syndergaard, Alta 6-3 225 Sr.
DL Cole Heissel, Gehlen Catholic 6-6 240 Jr.
DL Kyle Hughes, Bedford 5-10 188 Sr.
LB Cody Campbell, Gehlen Catholic 6-0 165 Jr.
LB Ethan Hess, Bedford 5-10 175 Sr.
LB Matthew Schleisman, Southern Cal 5-10 165 Jr.
LB Devin Schroder, AHST 5-10 165 Sr.
DB Jake Wall, GMG 6-5 185 Sr.
DB Tyler Smith, North Mahaska 5-10 165 Sr.
DB Chaz Krueger, Riceville 5-9 160 Sr.
P Robert Roark, Danville 6-2 155 Sr.
8-Man
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
WR Tyler Pawletzki, Ar-We-Va 6-2 175 Sr.
WR Tyler Boeke, Coon Rapids-Bayard 6-1 170 Jr.
OL Willie Beeler, Armstrong-Ringsted 5-10 245 Sr.
OL Cam Lewellen, Stanton 6-0 240 Sr.
OL Andrew Williams, West Central 6-4 260 Sr.
QB Chris Palmquist, Stanton 5-11 175 Sr.
RB Tyler Tonderum, Armstrong-Ringsted 5-10 175 Jr.
RB Alex Whigham, Stanton 6-2 185 Jr.
RB Shane Nicholson, Melcher-Dallas 5-10 165 Sr.
K Ethan Eisenbacher, Arm.-Ringsted 6-2 155 Jr.
UT Ridge Christiansen, Arm.-Ringsted 5-11 200 Sr.
FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DL Tyler Betz, Ventura 6-4 230 Sr.
DL Seth Comly, Adair-Casey 6-0 205 Sr.
DL Ryan Schroeder, Remsen-Union 5-10 230 Sr.
LB Reggie Kock, Ar-We-Va 6-2 220 Sr.
LB Nick Larson, North Sentral Kossuth 5-9 185 Sr.
LB Nate Tool, Twin River Valley 5-10 190 Sr.
DB Tyler Peterson, Lenox 5-10 155 Sr.
DB Grant Focht, Stanton 5-11 175 Sr.
P Nathan Lee, Woodbine 6-0 175 Sr.
UT Alex Stork, CAM 5-10 175 Jr.
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
WR Tyler Wedemeier, West Central 6-8 215 Sr.
WR Alex Cabbage, Stanton 6-3 190 Sr.
OL Caleb Villareal, North Sentral Kossuth 6-1 200 Sr.
OL Jason Egan, CWL 6-1 275 Sr.
OL Matt Mayou, Harris-Lake Park 5-10 210 Sr.
QB Johnny Schwaller, CR-Bayard 5-7 150 Sr.
RB Craig Ditzler, East Union 5-9 200 Sr.
RB Caleb Byers, Murray 5-10 165 Sr.
RB Trevor Van Scoy, Glidden-Ralston 6-2 185 Sr.
K Jacob Esdohr, CR-Bayard 5-8 145 So.
SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
DL Jeremy Oltmanns, Stanton 6-3 190 Sr.
DL Jay Nissen, CWL 6-6 220 Jr.
DL Lucas Dalton, Lenox 5-7 150 So.
LB Austin Hughes, Preston 6-0 200 Jr.
LB Ben Borlaud, Lenox 6-0 175 Sr.
LB Grant McArdle, Stanton 6-2 190 Sr.
DB Mah Rawley, Twin Cedars 5-11 165 Sr.
DB Jaxson Armstrong, CAM 6-0 165 Sr.
P Jake Bolton, East Mills 6-2 190 Sr.
THIRD TEAM OFFENSE
WR Trey Seiser, Northest Hamilton 6-5 200 Jr.
WR Alex Bireline, Adair-Casey 6-1 175 Sr.
OL Kody Kile, East Union 5-10 220 Jr.
OL Scott Broten, Dunkerton 6-2 195 Sr.
OL Ryan Kunkel, Remsen-Union 5-10 225 Sr.
QB Sean Brandhorst, Central City 5-10 165 Sr.
RB Brandon Bell, Lamoni 5-9 165 Sr.
RB Levi Peters, Twin River Valley 5-10 160 So.
RB Ryan Schurke, Ar-We-Va 5-9 185 Jr.
K Michael Ruba, Remsen-Union 6-2 230 Sr.
THIRD TEAM DEFENSE
DL Clayton Starckovich, Melcher-Dallas 6-0 235 Sr.
DL Jon Meyers, Coon Rapids-Bayard 6-3 205 Jr.
DL Craig Tigges, Armstrong-Ringsted 6-3 175 Jr.
LB Jake Edmundson, Tri-County 6-0 175 Sr.
LB Bo Marley, Janesville 5-9 210 Sr.
LB Jake Hoffman, Graettinger-Terril 6-2 240 Sr.
DB Mason Nielsen, Central City 6-1 170 Jr.
DB Blake Pedersen, North Sentral Kossuth 5-10 160 Jr.
P Jeremiah Hagen, Ventura 6-3 225 Sr.
The impressive showing for Heelan follows the Crusaders' 35-10 victory over Decorah in the Class 3A state championship game Saturday at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls.
The INA, once known as the Iowa Daily Press Association, has compiled all-state teams in football since 1935, enlisting the input of sports writers from across the state.
In more recent years, the selection process has come to include recommendations from coaches representing the Iowa Football Coaches Association and serving in an advisory capacity.
Unsurprisingly, Heelan dominated the Class 3A selections after a 14-0 campaign made the Crusaders the first undefeated prep football team in Sioux City since Iowa introduced post-season play in 1972.
It was Heelan's third state championship in the playoff era, following Class 4A titles in 1975 and 1982, but the school also won two so-called "mythical'' titles based on wire service polls in 1961 and 1971.
Wegher, a 5-11, 205-pounder who has committed to play college football at Iowa, eclipsed the state's single-season rushing record, piling up 3,238 yards on 362 carries to break a 6-year-old mark of 3,109 held by Dustyn Baethke of Williamsburg.
Wegher totaled 54 touchdowns on the season, 51 by rushing, and his 114 career trips to the end zone rank second in the history of Iowa prep football, trailing only North Mahaska's Levi Ferguson (129 from 2002-05).
The Heelan star's 6,823 career rushing yards rank third on an all-time list headed by Ferguson's 7,142 yards.
And, the blockers who Wegher graciously credited for his successes all along are also well represented with two-way line regulars Buckley Wright, Sean Geary and Jake Skibinski all named all-staters along with Taylor Nelson, a three-year starter at center, and tight end Jordan Lester, also a starter at linebacker.
Wright, a defensive end and offensive guard, is a holdover on the INA's first-team defensive unit while Geary, a two-way tackle, is a first-team pick on the offensive line.
Nelson was named to the second team offense while Lester and Skibinski were cited as third-teamers on offense and defense, respectively.
Wegher wasn't the only Northwest Iowa athlete to garner team captain laurels in his respective class. The same honors went to Central Lyon/George-Little Rock's Jordan Gacke in Class 2A, Emmetsburg's Taylor Morris in Class 1A, Southern Cal of Lake City's Kelan Richardson in Class A and Ridge Christiansen of Armstrong-Ringsted in the 8-man game.
In fact, counting center Nasar Hannoon from West Des Moines Valley's 14-0 Class 4A state champs, team captains in all six classes hailed from schools west of Interstate 35.
The 6-1, 217-pound Hannoon got the big-school nod for his leadership on a team that had two 1,000-yard rushers and totaled 5,543 total yards and 570 yards. The same Valley line included 6-8, 286-pound tackle Dave Barrent, who has committed to Michigan State.
Gacke, a two-time state champion with one varsity season of wrestling still to come, quarterbacked a Central Lyon/George-Little Rock team that lost the Class 2A title game to Solon for a second year in a row. He rushed for 1,710 yards, passed for nine touchdowns and led the Lions' defense in tackles for the second year in a row, operating at linebacker.
Morris led Emmetsburg's Class 1A state champs in rushing and tackles as the E-Hawks won an all-Western Iowa final over West Lyon -- a 3-0 battle that marked the lowest scoring title game in 37 years of Iowa playoffs.
Southern Cal was also a champion as Richardson, rebounding from an ankle fracture in Week 7, came back to play in the state semifinals and finals. He rushed for 993 yards in an abbreviated season and also led the Mustangs in tackles.
And, Christiansen led Armstrong-Ringsted to its second title game appearance in a row, rushing for 1,788 yards and passing for another 896. He scored 29 times and had another 18 passes thatwent for touchdowns.
In a lean year for Class 4A football in Sioux City, four local preps picked up all-state recognition, all as third-team selections.
Running back Josh Folchert and defensive back Danny Rudeen were both honored as third-team picks from a North team that finished 5-5, losing a substate contest to Ankeny, 48-13. Folchert's 1,285 rushing yards on 166 carries broke North's single-season record and Rudeen, a junior, doubled at quarterback for the Stars before missing the post-season contest with a hand injury.
The INA also honored junior wide receiver Britt Anderson from East and linebacker Dex Gordon of West. Anderson was the leading pass receiver in Class 4A with 72 catches for 923 yards as senior teammate Taylor Pollow netted a city record 2,319 passing yards for a team that went 2-7. The 6-3, 230-pound Gordon, meanwhile, was a two-way leader at quarterback and linebacker for a West team that finished 0-9.
Class 4A
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
TE Mitch Overstreet, Bettendorf 6-3 230 Sr.
WR Keenan Davis, C.R. Washington 6-3 200 Sr.
WR Noah Huisman, Mason City 6-3 180 Sr.
OL Nasar Hannoon, W.D.M. Valley 6-1 217 Sr.
OL David Barrent, W.D.M. Valley 6-8 286 Sr.
OL Kevin Mercer, Dowling Catholic 6-1 240 Sr.
OL Kyle Lichtenberg, Bettendorf 6-6 255 Sr.
OL Dan Thorsteinson, C.R. Xavier 6-3 230 Sr.
QB Wyatt Suess, C.R. Washington 6-4 210 Sr.
RB Jeff Woody, Southeast Polk 6-0 215 Sr.
RB Grant Mayfield, Dowling Catholic 5-9 190 Sr.
RB Walker Woods, Waukee 5-11 180 Sr.
UT Zach Cutkomp W.D.M. Valley 5-11 186 Sr.
K Zeb Miller, Ankeny 6-2 193 Sr.
FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DL Duane Hatfield, Johnston 6-3 240 Sr.
DL Ryan Harrelson, C.R. Prairie 6-1 230 Sr.
DL Ross Naylor, Ankeny 6-0 190 Sr.
DL Collin Albrecht, Cedar Falls 6-3 215 Sr.
LB Scott Minear, W.D.M. Valley 6-2 209 Sr.
LB Jeff Hanson, Cedar Falls 6-0 210 Sr.
LB Kramer Uhlick, Dubuque Wahlert 6-2 210 Sr.
LB Porter Hand, Dowling Catholic 6-0 205 Sr.
DB Jared Goforth, Ankeny 6-0 185 Sr.
DB Jake Knott, Waukee 6-3 214 Sr.
DB Josh Lenz, Dub. Hempstead 6-0 175 Sr.
P Nate Meyer, Bettendorf 6-1 180 Sr.
UT Jake Farley, Cedar Falls 6-2 205 Jr.
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
TE Connor Boffeli, W.D.M. Valley 6-5 260 Sr.
WR Pat Brown, Bettendorf 6-1 180 Sr.
WR Ryan Cawley, W.D.M. Valley 6-5 208 Sr.
OL Grant Schnobrich, C.R. Kennedy 6-3 270 Sr.
OL Ryan Wood, W.D.M. Valley 6-5 260 Sr.
OL Andy Larson, Ankeny 6-2 240 Sr.
OL John Swanson, Des Moines East 6-1 295 Sr.
OL Zach Hahn, North Scott 6-3 242 Sr.
QB Drew Scieszinski, Dowling Catholic 6-3 205 Sr.
RB Andre' Dawson, C.R. Washington 6-2 210 Jr.
RB Michael Chia, Indianola 5-10 181 Jr.
RB Jay Brummel, Cedar Falls 6-1 197 Sr.
K Tyler Sieversten, C.R. Kennedy 6-2 190 Sr.
SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
DL Drew Bower, Southeast Polk 6-3 220 Sr.
DL Grant Reisberg, Dowling Catholic 6-2 210 Jr.
DL Blake Anderson, North Scott 6-3 195 Sr.
DL Cody Redmond, W.D.M. Valley 6-2 211 Sr.
LB Ted Haag, Waukee 6-0 220 Sr.
LB Ethan Bass, Southeast Polk 6-1 215 Sr.
LB Andy Hodge, Iowa City High 5-10 175 Sr.
LB Spencer Cruise, Ames 6-0 212 Sr.
DB Sam Tim, Ames 6-2 180 Sr.
DB Ross Siemering, C.R. Prairie 5-9 170 Sr.
DB Nate Kammrad, Council Bluffs TJ 5-11 215 Sr.
P Scott Schebler, C.R. Prairie 6-1 185 Sr.
THIRD TEAM OFFENSE
TE Darion Howard, Cedar Falls 6-4 225 Sr.
WR Allen Mann, Marshalltown 6-2 170 Sr.
WR Britt Anderson, Sioux City East 5-9 165 Jr.
OL Matthew Tvedte, Iowa City High 6-2 225 Jr.
OL David Perry, Linn-Mar 6-2 280 Jr.
OL Ndzi Tante, Council Bluffs TJ 6-1 280 Sr.
OL Ryan Deatrick, Waukee 5-10 185 Sr.
OL James Kohler, Ames 6-7 240 Jr.
QB A.J. Derby, Iowa City High 6-4 220 Jr.
RB Theo Burkett, W.D.M. Valley 5-11 190 Sr.
RB Josh Folchert, Sioux City North 6-1 190 Sr.
RB Connor Dahlstrom, North Scott 5-11 175 Sr.
K Edwin Arceo, Muscatine 5-10 155 Sr.
THIRD TEAM DEFENSE
DL Jake Riley, Burlington 6-2 200 Sr.
DL Chris Jepsen, Urbandale 6-3 230 Sr.
DL Jason Shupp, C.R. Kennedy 6-0 215 Sr.
DL David Ryberg, C.R. Xavier 5-11 215 Jr.
LB Jonathan Nelson, Johnston 5-11 210 Sr.
LB Dex Gordon, Sioux City West 6-3 230 Sr.
LB Mitch Jurevitz, Bettendorf 6-0 210 Sr.
LB Bond Harman, C.R. Kennedy 6-1 215 Sr.
DB Mike Harris, W.D.M. Valley 5-10 153 Sr.
DB Danny Rudeen, Sioux City North 6-2 180 Jr.
DB Anthony Tucker, Indianola 6-0 185 Sr.
P Nick Garretson, Muscatine 5-11 170 Jr.
Class 3A
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
TE Brett Van Sloten, Decorah 6-7 270 Sr.
WR James Cairney, Harlan 5-11 175 Sr.
WR Wiebe Goodyk, Oskaloosa 6-3 190 Sr.
OL Drew Clark, Marion 6-4 285 Sr.
OL Sean Geary, Bishop Heelan 6-1 230 Sr.
OL Brock Goodall, DeWitt Central 5-11 220 Sr.
OL Zach Lindquist, Clear Lake 6-1 230 Sr.
OL Michael Bettger, Pella 5-11 235 Sr.
QB Blake Haluska, Carroll 6-4 185 Sr.
RB Brandon Wegher, Bishop Heelan 5-11 205 Sr.
RB Jordan Cotton, Mount Pleasant 6-1 175 Sr.
RB Ross Doehrmann, Williamsburg 6-0 195 Sr.
UT Jeff Hastert, Harlan 5-11 180 Sr.
K Andrew Casper, Decorah 5-7 177 Sr.
FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DL Buckley Wright, Bishop Heelan 6-1 210 Sr.
DL Austin Steenhoek, Pella 6-4 240 Sr.
DL Casey Kreiter, DeWitt Central 6-3 210 Sr.
DL Tyler Kacmarynski, Spencer 6-1 230 Sr.
LB Ethan Tindall, Clear Lake 6-0 200 Sr.
LB Joel Pudenz, Carroll 6-0 212 Sr.
LB Sean Elliott, Spencer 6-0 195 Sr.
LB Truman Novak Crestwood 6-2 190 Sr.
DB Josh Woodhouse, Decorah 5-8 185 Sr.
DB Andrew Reed, Oskaloosa 6-0 180 Sr.
DB Jordan Huffman, Sergeant Bluff-Luton 5-8 185 Sr.
P Tyler Pierce, ADM 6-2 220 Sr.
UT D.J. Gnader, Lewis Central 6-2 215 Sr.
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
TE Wes Nordquist, ADM 6-6 225 Sr.
WR Jared Wauters, Union (LaPorte City) 5-8 168 Sr.
WR Steven Overbergen, Pella 6-0 170 Sr.
OL Sam Ross, Western Dubuque 6-3 215 Sr.
OL Aaron Wilcox, Waverly-Shell Rock 6-7 250 Sr.
OL Taylor Nelson, Bishop Heelan 6-1 210 Sr.
OL Casey Stika, Crestwood 6-1 238 Sr.
OL Brett Kanselaar, Centerville 6-3 284 Sr.
QB Matt Barnd, Marion 6-1 190 Sr.
RB Ben McDonald, West Delaware 6-1 190 Sr.
RB Adam Bohr, Decorah 6-1 208 Sr.
RB Reese Thompson, Benton Comm. 6-0 185 Sr.
K Sam Brockshus, Spencer 5-11 185 Sr.
SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
DL Jordan Moore, New Hampton 6-6 280 Sr.
DL Alex Sedrel, Dallas Center-Grimes 6-5 250 Sr.
DL Branden Scherff, Denison-Schleswig 6-5 270 Jr.
DL Matt Hoch, Harlan 6-4 240 Jr.
LB Matt Samec, New Hampton 6-2 205 Sr.
LB Greg Oldsen, DeWitt Central 5-9 210 Sr.
LB Pat Rosacker, Le Mars 6-2 200 Sr.
LB Chris Koch, Western Dubuque 6-1 210 Sr.
DB Jake Kopriva, Clear Lake 5-9 150 Sr.
DB Jace Christensen, Carroll 5-11 170 Sr.
DB Jordan Mullen, Atlantic 6-2 160 Sr.
P Ryan Vande Zande, Webster City 6-0 215 Sr.
THIRD TEAM OFFENSE
TE Jordan Lester, Bishop Heelan 6-1 215 Sr.
WR Matt Dermody, Norwalk 6-5 208 Sr.
WR Jon DeHaan, MOC-Floyd Valley 6-4 190 Sr.
OL Kasey Juhl, Atlantic 6-5 300 Sr.
OL Jordan Kaiser, Benton Community 6-7 220 Sr.
OL Adam McDonnell, DeWitt Central 6-4 265 Sr.
OL Joe Hoback, Washington 6-2 270 Sr.
OL Lucas Sharp, Charles City 6-4 245 Sr.
QB Dan Marshall, West Delaware 6-0 195 Sr.
RB Paul Saxen, Sergeant Bluff-Luton 6-1 190 Sr.
RB Dylan Blankenship, Glenwood 6-1 208 Jr.
RB John Hill, Webster City 5-11 180 Sr.
K Cody Smith, Mount Pleasant 5-8 159 Sr.
THIRD TEAM DEFENSE
DL Mason Woods, Williamsburg 6-2 270 Sr.
DL Alex Novak, Clear Creek-Amana 6-8 210 Sr.
DL Jake Skibinski, Bishop Heelan 6-1 200 Sr.
DL Justin Blinkman, Estherville-LC 6-1 190 Sr.
LB Dalton Schutjer, Charles City 5-11 200 Jr.
LB Shawn Hergenrader, DC-Grimes 5-9 180 Sr.
LB Mikey Henrichs, Carlisle 5-11 185 Sr.
LB Patrick O'Brien, Williamsburg 5-9 190 Sr.
DB Curt Hruska, New Hampton 6-0 160 Sr.
DB Isaac Poolman, Charles City 6-0 175 Sr.
DB Garrett Strand, Decorah 5-6 165 Sr.
P Ben Holub, Marion 5-10 190 Jr.
Class 2A
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
TE Mitchell Schmitt, Sumner-F’burg 6-0 176 Jr.
WR Kyler Stahle, Solon 5-11 165 Sr.
WR Blake Kliegl, Okoboji 6-3 185 Sr.
OL Caleb Montag, CLGLR 6-2 230 Sr.
OL Austin Nichols, West Marshall 6-2 279 Sr.
OL Christian Boehmer, Mid-Prairie 6-5 265 Jr.
OL Andy Constant, Solon 6-0 200 Jr.
OL Dexter Hill, Davis County 6-1 260 Sr.
QB Tyler Jones, Cherokee 5-11 170 Sr.
RB Drake Ferch, West Marshall 6-0 172 Jr.
RB James Morris, Solon 6-2 210 Jr.
RB Tanner Miller, Mid-Prairie 6-2 175 Jr.
UT Dan Sampson, CMB 6-1 225 Sr.
K Patrick Schmadeke, Wat. Columbus 6-0 165 Sr.
FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DL Adam Kuhl, Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto 6-3 255 Sr.
DL Chris Cahoy, Sumner-Fredericksburg 5-6 167 Sr.
DL Ross DeJager, BHRV 6-4 220 Sr.
DL Nolan Rasmusson, Roland-Story 6-2 200 Sr.
LB Dustin Howard, North Polk 6-1 205 Sr.
LB Bryant Hummel, Clarinda 6-1 215 Sr.
LB Cole Billerbeck, Roland-Story 5-9 174 Sr.
LB Cody Strang, Solon 6-2 205 Sr.
DB Sam Buck, West Marshall 5-10 158 Sr.
DB Zeb Hammes, Roland-Story 6-0 180 Sr.
DB Tyler Schuett, Cherokee 5-10 188 Sr.
P Scott King, Tipton 6-1 180 Sr.
UT Jordan Gacke, CLGLR 6-1 205 Sr.
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
TE Jon Dillinger, Missouri Valley 6-3 210 Sr.
WR Dylan Hansen, CMB 6-1 175 Jr.
WR PJ Lanaghan, Iowa City Regina 6-3 180 Sr.
OL Nevin Lansing, North Fayette 6-0 190 Sr.
OL Matt Steffensmeier, Dyers. Beckman 6-7 280 Sr.
OL Colten Marsh, Missouri Valley 5-10 255 Sr.
OL Erik Croghan, IKM-Manning 6-0 200 Sr.
OL Jordan Voss, Eagle Grove 6-3 245 Sr.
QB Matt Morrison, Solon 6-1 170 Sr.
RB Ryan Halbur, IKM-Manning 5-10 188 Sr.
RB Erik Grunder, Wilton 6-0 200 Sr.
RB Nick Monzu, Missouri Valley 6-0 185 Jr.
K Marcus Prull, Montezuma 6-3 255 Sr.
SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
DL Jake Bucklin, CMB 6-1 180 Sr.
DL Jesse Beringer, Cascade 5-10 170 Jr.
DL Schylor Altenhofer, Mid-Prairie 6-0 205 Sr.
DL Clint Gehling, Carroll Kuemper 6-1 190 Sr.
LB Kyle Kane, PCM 6-3 190 Sr.
LB Scott Eben, CLGLR 5-10 205 Sr.
LB Micah Berg, Mid-Prairie 6-2 185 Jr.
LB Kendall Sommerlot, Pocahontas 5-7 180 Sr.
DB Tom Nesvik, North Fayette 5-11 170 Jr.
DB Ethan Schmitt, CMB 6-0 175 Jr.
DB Conrad Metz, Red Oak 5-7 150 Sr.
P Austin Utt, Davis County 5-9 175 Jr.
THIRD TEAM OFFENSE
TE Joe Flanigan, Mapleton MVAO 6-4 225 Sr.
WR Eric Reittinger, Dyersville Beckman 6-4 190 Sr.
WR David Weber, Dike-New Hartford 5-8 145 Sr.
OL Cy Williams, Clarinda 6-7 290 Sr.
OL Tyler Carson, Wilton 6-4 255 Sr.
OL Jason Kienast, IKM-Manning 6-0 250 Sr.
OL Tom Brinkman, Pocahontas Area 5-11 215 Sr.
OL Jeff Gacke, CLGLR 6-1 190 Sr.
QB Jake Hemann, Osage 6-4 190 Sr.
RB Tanner Mork, North Fayette 6-3 180 Jr.
RB Matt McCullough, Cascade 5-7 175 Sr.
RB Gavin Burns, PCM 5-9 160 Sr.
K Zach Jahn, IKM-Manning 5-10 170 Sr.
THIRD TEAM DEFENSE
DL Cody Hudson, West Liberty 6-2 220 Sr.
DL Ryan Fuller, Bondurant-Farrar 6-2 190 Sr.
DL Taylor Stockdale, Eagle Grove 6-1 225 Sr.
DL Nathan Nieuwendorp, Unity Christian 6-4 250 Sr.
LB Evan Ressler, Cascade 5-10 185 Jr.
LB Keegan Frisch, Sumner-F’burg 6-1 171 Jr.
LB Austin Boger, O-A/BCIG 6-1 185 Sr.
LB Josh Boone, Mid-Prairie 6-2 200 Sr.
DB Derek Trask, Colfax-Mingo 6-0 170 Sr.
DB Dakota Fix, West Liberty 6-1 170 Sr.
DB Brandon Koel, CLGLR 5-10 185 Sr.
P Cody Stueve, Missouri Valley 6-2 180 Sr.
Class 1A
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
TE Eli Groenendyk, Pella Christian 6-5 200 Sr.
WR Matt Waters, C.B. St. Albert 6-1 180 Sr.
WR Zach Steinhoff, Manson NW Webster 6-2 177 Jr.
OL Josh Wolfe, Emmetsburg 6-2 280 Sr.
OL Wil Van't Hof, West Lyon 6-3 275 Sr.
OL Dallas Hendrikson, St. Ansgar 6-2 291 Sr.
OL Jack Rummels, West Branch 6-4 230 Jr.
OL Tyler Klyn, Pella Christian 6-4 280 Sr.
QB Jake Waters, C.B. St. Albert 6-2 185 Jr.
RB Jon Elmore, Prairie Valley 5-8 170 Jr.
RB Jordan Thompson, West Branch 5-11 170 Sr.
RB Langston Jones, Emmetsburg 6-1 185 Jr.
UT Andrew Jay, Maquoketa Valley 6-4 192 Sr.
K Derek Wood, Gladbrook-Reinbeck 6-0 190 Sr.
FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DL Kyle Kober, West Branch 5-10 250 Sr.
DL Michael Wiegman, Aplington-P’burg 6-1 245 Sr.
DL Andy Simons, West Lyon 6-2 260 Sr.
DL Taylor Morris, Emmetsburg 6-0 215 Sr.
LB Andrew Brown, C.B. St. Albert 5-10 180 Jr.
LB Jordan Simon, Aplington-P’burg 6-2 210 Jr.
LB Pat McLeod, Prairie Valley 5-7 165 Sr.
LB Lucas Geneser, Woodward-Granger 6-1 195 Jr.
DB Brian Sandvig, F.D. St. Edmond 5-11 175 Sr.
DB Austin Steinkamp, Woodward-Granger 5-8 160 Sr.
DB Trevor Tiefenthaler, Sioux Central 5-11 175 Sr.
P Kyle Meints, West Fork 5-9 170 Sr.
UT Jacob Batterson, Eddyville-Blakesburg 5-11 185 Jr.
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
TE Spencer Hurly-Boyd, W’ward-Granger 6-7 215 Sr.
WR Drew Helle, Maquoketa Valley 6-2 185 Sr.
WR Jordan Marks, Panorama 6-0 145 Sr.
OL Josh Noble, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn 6-1 255 Sr.
OL Carter Steele, F.D. St. Edmond 6-0 205 Sr.
OL Rich DeFauw, Belle Plaine 6-2 300 Sr.
OL Travis Clark, Guthrie Center 6-4 245 Sr.
OL Justin Siefken, Nashua Plainfield 6-3 265 Sr.
QB Kyle Twait, Manson NW Webster 6-4 192 Jr.
RB Mitch Fynaardt, Pella Christian 5-11 195 Sr.
RB Brian Crow, Belle Plaine 5-9 180 Jr.
RB Alex Hornbuckle, Aplington-P’burg 6-0 175 Jr.
K Matt Wellik, Emmetsburg 5-11 200 Sr.
SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
DL Colby Kirby, Pleasantville 5-11 213 Sr.
DL Mitch Grose, Mt. Ayr 6-3 200 Sr.
DL Adam Leuer, Emmetsburg 5-11 230 Sr.
DL Matt Strope, Alburnett 6-0 210 Sr.
LB Keith Rush, Griswold 5-11 185 Sr.
LB Tommy Kuecker, Emmetsburg 6-2 185 Jr.
LB Jake Young, Garner 6-1 170 Sr.
LB Jason Koedam, West Lyon 6-1 210 Sr.
DB Tyler Mosier, Griswold 5-11 180 Sr.
DB Dakota Miller, Lawton-Bronson 6-0 180 Sr.
DB Alex Maule, West Monona 6-0 180 Jr.
P Brett Bengen, Gladbrook-Reinbeck 6-4 220 Sr.
THIRD TEAM OFFENSE
TE Max Miller, West Central 6-7 230 Sr.
WR Scott Bacon, Pleasantville 5-11 150 Sr.
WR Chase Meier, Iowa Valley 5-8 160 Sr.
OL Dan Heiar, Northeast Goose Lake 6-5 250 Sr.
OL Nathan Lyman, Grundy Center 6-4 250 Jr.
OL Billy Aukes, Aplington-Parkersburg 6-2 230 Sr.
OL Justin Brinkman, Prairie Valley 6-3 220 Jr.
OL Darin Adam, Pekin 6-3 260 Jr.
QB Jordan Andera, South Winneshiek 6-0 185 Jr.
RB Doug Williams, Clarinda Academy 5-10 210 So.
RB Josh Treybal, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn 6-2 218 So.
RB Jesse Selgeby, West Lyon 5-9 150 Jr.
K Levi Keleher, Lawton-Bronson 5-9 160 Jr.
THIRD TEAM DEFENSE
DL Trevor Port, West Branch 5-9 190 Sr.
DL Spenser Fuller, Central Decautur 6-2 325 Sr.
DL Steve Messerschmidt, Tri-Center 6-3 235 Jr.
DL Matt Just, Belmond-Klemme 6-1 215 Sr.
LB Jordan Stewart, Mt. Ayr 6-1 215 Sr.
LB Cody Millikin, Pekin 6-1 195 Sr.
LB Brett Thomas, Alburnett 5-11 180 Sr.
LB Joseph Atwell, Panorama 5-10 150 Sr.
DB Ryan Krogman, Northeast 6-3 165 Sr.
DB Matt Hiscocks, Garner-Hayfield 5-10 165 Sr.
DB Ryan Grolmus, Panorama 6-0 140 Sr.
P Jordan Gradeless, Wayne 6-5 195 Sr.
Class A
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
TE Jake McCulley, North Mahaska 6-3 208 Sr.
WR Chris Gabriel, Gehlen Catholic 6-3 190 Sr.
WR Denzel VanSant, B-G-M 6-2 170 Jr.
OL Mark Blessington, Southern Cal 6-5 293 Sr.
OL Eric Simmons, Madrid 6-2 245 So.
OL Alex Herink, North Tama 5-11 186 Sr.
OL Blake Goodenbour, East Buchanan 6-4 220 Jr.
OL Andrew Allerdings, Alta 6-2 260 Sr.
QB Wyatt Hanus, North Tama 6-3 195 Sr.
RB Eric Burt, Madrid 5-11 200 Sr.
RB Cody Matthewson, Madrid 6-2 206 Sr.
RB Zach Larew, Lone Tree 6-1 201 Sr.
UT Seth Enke, AHST 6-0 160 Jr.
K Brad Puckett, Earlham 5-10 175 Sr.
FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DL Tyler Dietrich, HLV 6-3 250 Sr.
DL Jake Schumacher, Southern Cal 6-0 173 Sr.
DL Jacob Main, East Buchanan 5-10 175 Sr.
DL Adam Brumfield, Bedford 6-4 275 Sr.
LB Josh Gaedke, Colo-Nesco 5-10 175 Sr.
LB Keelan Richardson, Southern Cal 6-2 202 Sr.
LB Grant Vesely, North Tama 6-2 205 Jr.
LB Jake Slater, Boyer Valley 6-3 228 Sr.
DB Jake Burns, HLV 5-10 170 Sr.
DB Chris Carlson, Akron-Westfield 6-0 180 Jr.
DB Michael Huisman, Alta 6-1 170 Sr.
P Andrew Drewis, Tripoli 6-2 165 Jr.
UT Eric Vogel, Southern Cal 5-8 160 Sr.
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
TE Justin Meggers, North Tama 6-0 170 Sr.
WR Brad Denning, Northern University 6-1 195 Sr.
WR Austin Hansen, River Valley 6-3 175 Jr.
OL Don Horning, Northwood-Kensett 5-8 235 Sr.
OL Zach Schmidt, Wapsie Valley 6-4 250 Jr.
OL Chase Timpe, Newman Catholic 5-9 230 Sr.
OL Dusty Redinbaugh, AHST 6-1 215 Sr.
OL Alex Blair, Central Elkader 6-0 215 Sr.
QB Tyler Kriegel, BGM 6-0 185 Sr.
RB Logan Slusher, Earlham 5-11 195 Sr.
RB Colin McKeon, East Buchanan 5-10 170 Sr.
RB Phillip Fierova, Northwood-Kensett 5-10 180 Sr.
K Brad Holloway, GMG 5-10 165 Sr.
SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
DL Kassidy Cook, Postville 6-2 210 Sr.
DL Heath Beckman, Earlham 6-3 210 Sr.
DL Anton Olsen, Madrid 6-4 205 Sr.
DL Cody Gericke, East Buchanan 6-2 205 Sr.
LB Darin Peters, AHST 6-0 203 Sr.
LB Nate Klobassa, Riceville 6-0 180 Sr.
LB Nathan Beatty, Central Elkader 5-10 185 Sr.
LB Austin Moffatt, Akron-Westfield 6-0 205 Sr.
DB Spencer Capitani, Northwood-Kensett 5-9 140 So.
DB Scott Paulus, Rockford 5-11 170 So.
DB Mark Baragary, East Buchanan 6-1 170 Sr.
P Torey Mason, Southeast Warren 5-10 150 Jr.
THIRD TEAM OFFENSE
TE Johnny Hines, Northern University 6-1 185 Jr.
WR Aaron Hildreth, Southern Cal 6-3 170 Sr.
WR Ridge Hobbs, New London 6-2 200 Sr.
OL Michael Wingrove, Boyer Valley 5-11 211 Sr.
OL Kyle McCaslin, Rockford 6-0 275 Sr.
OL Wes Schweer, Tripoli 6-0 200 Sr.
OL Luke Morrison, English Valleys 6-2 240 Sr.
OL Quin Pelz, Van Meter Community 6-3 190 Sr.
QB Taylor Wurth, Gehlen Catholic 6-1 165 So.
RB Jack Mills, Alta 5-11 165 Sr.
RB Skylar Thornton, Southeast Warren 6-1 205 Sr.
RB Michael Rathe, Wapsie Valley 6-0 170 Jr.
K Sean Wells, Colo-Nesco 6-1 220 Jr.
THIRD TEAM DEFENSE
DL JJ Little, Wapsie Valley 6-0 240 Jr.
DL Jake Syndergaard, Alta 6-3 225 Sr.
DL Cole Heissel, Gehlen Catholic 6-6 240 Jr.
DL Kyle Hughes, Bedford 5-10 188 Sr.
LB Cody Campbell, Gehlen Catholic 6-0 165 Jr.
LB Ethan Hess, Bedford 5-10 175 Sr.
LB Matthew Schleisman, Southern Cal 5-10 165 Jr.
LB Devin Schroder, AHST 5-10 165 Sr.
DB Jake Wall, GMG 6-5 185 Sr.
DB Tyler Smith, North Mahaska 5-10 165 Sr.
DB Chaz Krueger, Riceville 5-9 160 Sr.
P Robert Roark, Danville 6-2 155 Sr.
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FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
WR Tyler Pawletzki, Ar-We-Va 6-2 175 Sr.
WR Tyler Boeke, Coon Rapids-Bayard 6-1 170 Jr.
OL Willie Beeler, Armstrong-Ringsted 5-10 245 Sr.
OL Cam Lewellen, Stanton 6-0 240 Sr.
OL Andrew Williams, West Central 6-4 260 Sr.
QB Chris Palmquist, Stanton 5-11 175 Sr.
RB Tyler Tonderum, Armstrong-Ringsted 5-10 175 Jr.
RB Alex Whigham, Stanton 6-2 185 Jr.
RB Shane Nicholson, Melcher-Dallas 5-10 165 Sr.
K Ethan Eisenbacher, Arm.-Ringsted 6-2 155 Jr.
UT Ridge Christiansen, Arm.-Ringsted 5-11 200 Sr.
FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DL Tyler Betz, Ventura 6-4 230 Sr.
DL Seth Comly, Adair-Casey 6-0 205 Sr.
DL Ryan Schroeder, Remsen-Union 5-10 230 Sr.
LB Reggie Kock, Ar-We-Va 6-2 220 Sr.
LB Nick Larson, North Sentral Kossuth 5-9 185 Sr.
LB Nate Tool, Twin River Valley 5-10 190 Sr.
DB Tyler Peterson, Lenox 5-10 155 Sr.
DB Grant Focht, Stanton 5-11 175 Sr.
P Nathan Lee, Woodbine 6-0 175 Sr.
UT Alex Stork, CAM 5-10 175 Jr.
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
WR Tyler Wedemeier, West Central 6-8 215 Sr.
WR Alex Cabbage, Stanton 6-3 190 Sr.
OL Caleb Villareal, North Sentral Kossuth 6-1 200 Sr.
OL Jason Egan, CWL 6-1 275 Sr.
OL Matt Mayou, Harris-Lake Park 5-10 210 Sr.
QB Johnny Schwaller, CR-Bayard 5-7 150 Sr.
RB Craig Ditzler, East Union 5-9 200 Sr.
RB Caleb Byers, Murray 5-10 165 Sr.
RB Trevor Van Scoy, Glidden-Ralston 6-2 185 Sr.
K Jacob Esdohr, CR-Bayard 5-8 145 So.
SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
DL Jeremy Oltmanns, Stanton 6-3 190 Sr.
DL Jay Nissen, CWL 6-6 220 Jr.
DL Lucas Dalton, Lenox 5-7 150 So.
LB Austin Hughes, Preston 6-0 200 Jr.
LB Ben Borlaud, Lenox 6-0 175 Sr.
LB Grant McArdle, Stanton 6-2 190 Sr.
DB Mah Rawley, Twin Cedars 5-11 165 Sr.
DB Jaxson Armstrong, CAM 6-0 165 Sr.
P Jake Bolton, East Mills 6-2 190 Sr.
THIRD TEAM OFFENSE
WR Trey Seiser, Northest Hamilton 6-5 200 Jr.
WR Alex Bireline, Adair-Casey 6-1 175 Sr.
OL Kody Kile, East Union 5-10 220 Jr.
OL Scott Broten, Dunkerton 6-2 195 Sr.
OL Ryan Kunkel, Remsen-Union 5-10 225 Sr.
QB Sean Brandhorst, Central City 5-10 165 Sr.
RB Brandon Bell, Lamoni 5-9 165 Sr.
RB Levi Peters, Twin River Valley 5-10 160 So.
RB Ryan Schurke, Ar-We-Va 5-9 185 Jr.
K Michael Ruba, Remsen-Union 6-2 230 Sr.
THIRD TEAM DEFENSE
DL Clayton Starckovich, Melcher-Dallas 6-0 235 Sr.
DL Jon Meyers, Coon Rapids-Bayard 6-3 205 Jr.
DL Craig Tigges, Armstrong-Ringsted 6-3 175 Jr.
LB Jake Edmundson, Tri-County 6-0 175 Sr.
LB Bo Marley, Janesville 5-9 210 Sr.
LB Jake Hoffman, Graettinger-Terril 6-2 240 Sr.
DB Mason Nielsen, Central City 6-1 170 Jr.
DB Blake Pedersen, North Sentral Kossuth 5-10 160 Jr.
P Jeremiah Hagen, Ventura 6-3 225 Sr.
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