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Each year we declare the MidcoSN player of the year in each class of football. Although we still have a few weeks of games for most contenders, I thought we’d present a snapshot of some of the top candidates in each class to this point.
11AAA
There are several contenders at this point. Statistically speaking, Tate Johnson of Brandon Valley has the most impressive numbers. However, there are a lot of cases to be made for top player in the state’s biggest class. Tate Johnson leads in rushing yards, Brady Dannenbring has the best completion percentage, Colton Hartford has thrown for the most yards, the Kuslers have been all over on defense, Thomas Scholten has yet to throw an interception, Tommy Thompson is the best dual threat QB, and Tate Wishard leads in rushing TDs.
| Player, School | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Brady Dannenbring, Sioux Falls Roosevelt | QB | 135-205, 1839 yds, 15 TD, 5 INT |
| Colton Hartford, Rapid City Stevens | QB | 153-245, 2126 yds, 20 TD, 10 INT |
| Tate Johnson, Brandon Valley | RB | 204 rush, 1287 yds, 14 TD; 14 rec, 206 yds, 2 TD |
| Aaron Kusler, Sioux Falls Roosevelt | LB | 66 tkls, 4 TFL, 3 sacks, 1 sfty, 1 INT, 13 rush, 31 yds, 5 TD |
| Adam Kusler, Sioux Falls Roosevelt | LB | 86 tkls, 7 TFL, 1 INT |
| Thomas Scholten, Brandon Valley | QB | 81-130, 1185 yds, 17 TD, 0 INT |
| Tommy Thompson, SF Lincoln | QB | 128-190, 1490 yds, 14 TD, 6 INT, 62 rush, 230 yds, 6 TD |
| Tate Wishard, O’Gorman | RB | 135 rush, 857 yds, 20 TD |
11AA
In 11AA, it’s been all about the Governors. No one has been able to stop the high-powered offense and the surprisingly stout defense.
| Player, School | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Carter Eidem, Brookings | RB | 105 rush, 627 yds, 10 TD |
| Gunnar Gehring, Pierre | DL | 9 sacks, 12 TFL, 52 tackles |
| Cade McNeil, Huron | QB | 84-142, 1142 yds, 13 TD |
| Parker Phillips, Mitchell | RB | 165 rush, 957 yds, 11 TD |
| Maguire Raske, Pierre | RB | 88 rush, 806 yds, 12 TD; 21 rec, 353 yds, 3 TD |
| Garrett Stout, Pierre | QB | 103-156, 1661 yds, 25 TD; 82 rush, 1104 yds, 15 TD; 3 return TD |
11A
A varied show of skillsets are in this group. We have passers, catchers, runners, defenders, kickers and of course Kayden Verley who does all those things.
| Player, School | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Carter Bergheim, Madison | WR | 33 rec, 571 yds, 7 TD |
| Logan Ellingson, Dell Rapids | WR | 28 rec, 489 yds, 4 TD; 7 rush, 84 yds, TD |
| Coby Maeshen, Dell Rapids | RB | 71 tkls, TFL, 3 INT; 472 scrimmage yards, 9 TD |
| Caleb Metcalf, Lennox | WR | 25 rec, 495 yds, 5 TD |
| Colby Nowowiejski, Bell Fourche | QB | 76-162, 1527 yds, 18 TD |
| P.J. Parmalee, Tea Area | LB | 62 tkls, 10.5 TFL, 3.5 sacks, FR for TD |
| Tyler Tappe, Madison | QB | 152-248, 1672 yds, 13 TD |
| Kayden Verley, Canton | ATH | 22-42, 318 yds, 4 TD, 936 yds rushing, 15 TD, 3 rec, 32 yds, FG, 30-30 PAT, 40.3 Y/Punt, 3 KR TD, 19 tkls, 2 TFL, 4 INT |
11B
Some of the best players in the state are in this class. The playoffs will help determine who is the most valuable in Class 11B.
| Player, School | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Jesse Hastings, Mt. Vernon/Plankinton | RB | 143 rush, 1298 yds, 23 TD; Rec TD, KR TD |
| Brady Hawkins, BEE | QB/S | 22-43, 641 yds, 9 TD; 61 rush, 708 yds, 12 TD; 2 DEF INT (TD), 75 tkls, FF |
| Braden Holland, Webster | QB | 32-61, 481 yds, 7 TD, 69 rush, 429 yds, 10 TD |
| Nash Hutmacher, Chamberlain | DL/OL | 58 tkls, 1 sack, 4 TFL, 3 FR |
| Ryder Kirsch, St. Thomas More | QB | 92-139, 1762 yds, 28 TD, 2 INT 13 rush, 145 yds, 3 TD |
| Trevor Peters, Winner | RB/LB | 89 rush, 810 yds, 17 TD 27 tkls, 2 TFL, 4 PBU, 3 INT(1 TD), FF, 3 FR |
9AA
To be the best in 9-man football you have to do a lot of things well. These guys are great representatives of that versatility.
| Player, School | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Amdahl, Dakota Hills | RB/LB | 170 rush, 1117 yds, 14 TD; Rec TD, KR TD, 98 tkls, 3 FF, FR, 2 TFL, 2 INT |
| Boots Crownover, Bon Homme | QB/DL | 63-138, 905 yds, 9 TD 123 rush, 743 yds, 6 TD 71 tkls, 6 sacks |
| Carter Hoffman, Deuel | RB/DB | 73 rush, 933 yds, 10 TD 13 rec, 361 yds, 5 TD; 3 DEF INT (TD), PR TD, KR TD |
| Chase Mason, Viborg-Hurley | QB/LB | 1505 yds, 25 TD; 643 yds rushing, 10 TD |
| Cody Thompson, Lemmon-McIntosh | QB/DB | 84-164, 1575 yds, 26 TD, 7 INT; 51 rush, 256 yds, 6 TD |
9A
All season people have been raving over the talent in Class 9A. Here is the cream of the crop.
| Player, School | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Haskins, Britton-Hecla | RB/LB | 97 rush, 791 yds, 8 TD |
| Grant Johnson, Sully Buttes | WR/LB | 17 TD, over 800 scrimmage yards |
| Jett Lamb, Sully Buttes | OL/DL | |
| Tyce Ortman, Canistota/Freeman | RB/DB | 67 rush, 920 yds, 10 TD; 10 rec, 71 yds, TD; 3 INT (TD) |
| Nick Wittler, Sully Buttes | QB/DB | 60%, 1332 yds, 20 TD, 2 INT, 1340 yds, 20 TD rushing; PR TD |
| Trevor Zuehlke, Britton-Hecla | QB/DB | 72 rush, 413 yds, 6 TD; 30-50, 596 yds |
9B
The state’s smallest class features some really big talent.
| Player, School | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Adams, Harding County | RB/LB | 107 rush, 1044 yds, 22 TD; 15 rec, 234 yds, 2 TD; 71 tkls, 11 TFL, 4 sacks, 3 DEF INT, 3 FR, 5 FF |
| Eli Bowen, Colman-Egan | RB/LB | 93 rush, 1051 yds; 48 tkls, sack, FR, INT |
| Camden Hett, Harding County | QB/DB | 68-94, 1214 yds, 14 TD, 2 INT, 48 rush, 844 yds, 12 TD, 4 DEF INT |
| Connor Libis, DR St. Mary | QB/DB | 41-69, 781 yds, 12 TD; 78 rush, 445 yds, 12 TD |
| Eli Longville, DR St. Mary | RB/LB | 54 rush, 444 yds, 12 TD; 25 rec, 360 yds, 7 TD |
| Nate Tolley, Colman-Egan | QB/DB | 21-37, 419 yds 78 rush, 641 yds |
| Skylar Zomer, Wolsey-Wessington | QB/DB | 65-104, 1174 yds, 12 TD, 1 INT; 98 rush, 708 yds, 17 TD |
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