2024 All-Herald Football Team released

Published 4:42 pm Friday, November 22, 2024

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OFFENSE

Camden Hungerholt, quarterback, LeRoy-Ostrander/Lyle-Pacelli

The senior is a Top 10 Mr. Football Finalist, member of the Minnesota Vikings All-State Team and a North/South All Star game selection. Hungerholt was a menace on the ground as he ran for 2,846 yards (12.9 per carry) and he threw for 2,421 yards and 34 TDs. Hungerholt finishes his career with 11,984 all purpose yards and 147 total touchdowns. His 5,267 all purpose yards are the most ever in a season in Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Football Coach’s Association.

LeRoy-Ostrander/Lyle-Pacelli’s Camden Hungerholt braces to be hit on a carry against Kingsland in the Section 1A Nine Man championship.

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Brady Kittelson, running back, Blooming Prairie

The explosive playmaker was BP’s quarterback but his athleticism was on display with the Awesome Blossoms as he ran for 930 yards (13.7 per carry) and 13 TDs. As a quarterback, Kittelson connected on 60 percent of his passes for 1,814 yards, 23 TDs and five interceptions.

Henry Wiste, running back, Southland

The sophomore quarterback found his footing this season as he ran for 372 yards (3.3 per carry), while throwing for 1,463 yards and 17 scores.

Dylan Christianson, offensive line, LeRoy-Ostrander/

Lyle-Pacelli

The senior led a ground attack that ran for over 4,000 yards on the season.

Owen Krueger, offensive line, Blooming Prairie

The senior allowed just one sack as he anchored BP’s line all season.

Vincent Hernandez, offensive line, Blooming Prairie

The senior battled up front in the run game and passing game for the high powered Blossom offense.

Hunter Tapia, offensive line, Austin

The senior was a consistent force in the middle.

Sam Winkels, offensive line, Austin

The senior was the most physical player for the Packers up front.

Lukas Loverink, wide receiver, Blooming Prairie

The senior was a big target over the middle for the Awesome Blossoms as he hauled in 41 passes for 813 yards and nine scores. Loverink also chipped in in the running game as he had 88 rushing yards (4.9 per carry) and six TDs.

Carter Sweeney, wide

receiver, LeRoy-Ostrander/Lyle-Pacelli

The senior was Hungerholt’s top target as he caught 50 passes for 861 yards and 13 TDs.

Kaleb Yunker, wide receiver, Southland

The senior was a big playmaker for the Rebels. He caught 32 passes for 574 yards and seven TDs.

DEFENSE

Dylan Christianson, defensive line, LeRoy-Ostrander/

Lyle-Pacelli

The senior had a huge season in his first year as a Cardinal as he finished with 100 tackles, 17 tackles for a loss, 13.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries.

Lukas Loverink, defensive line, Blooming Prairie

The senior had 71.5 tackles, 16 tackles for a loss, 7.5 sacks, two fumbles forced, and one fumble recovered.

Rob Lillis, defensive end,

Austin

The junior had 42 tackles, four tackles for loss and a sack.

Sam Winkels, linebacker, Austin

The senior finished with 108 tackles, eight tackles for a loss, one sack and one interception.

Alex Lea, linebacker,

Blooming Prairie

The four-year starter finished with  94 tackles, 15 tackles for a loss, 3.5 sacks, one interception, one fumble forced, one fumble recovered and one TD.

Tyson Stevens, linebacker,

LeRoy-Ostrander/Lyle-Pacelli

The senior had 112 tackles, seven tackles for a loss, three interceptions, .5 sacks and two forced fumbles.

Ryder Stern, linebacker,

Leroy-Ostrander/Lyle-Pacelli

The senior led an aggressive defensive front for the Cardinals as he finished with 139 tackles, 18 tackles for a loss, 12 sacks, one interception, eight forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.

Carter Sweeney, defensive back, LeRoy/Ostrander/

Lyle-Pacelli

The senior had 59 tackles, five tackles for a loss, three interceptions and three defensive TDs.

Camden Hungerholt,

defensive back,

LeRoy-Ostrander

/Lyle-Pacelli

The senior was the leader in the secondary for the Cardinals as he collected 94 tackles, 1.5 sacks, four interceptions, one fumble forced and one fumble recovery.

Brady Kittelson, defensive back, Blooming Prairie

The senior picked off five passes, including three for scores. He also had 37 tackles and one fumble recovery.

Royce Jax, defensive back, Southland

The junior had 121 tackles and one forced fumble.

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Isaac Anderson, defensive back, Austin

The senior had 42 tackles and one tackle for a loss.

Ryder Stern, tight end,

LeRoy-Ostrander/Lyle-Pacelli

The senior helped make the calls on the offensive line and he was also effective when he get the chance as he caught nine passes for 285 yards for six TDs.

Tyson Stevens, running back, LeRoy-Ostrander/Lyle-Pacelli

The senior ran for 504 yards and eight TDs, while catching 14 passes for 279 yards and three scores.

Alex Lea, tight end,

Blooming Prairie

The senior caught 17 passes for 221 yards and five TDs.

Bradley Boyd, wide receiver/defensive back,

Blooming Prairie

The senior caught 21 passes for 368 yards and four TDs, while contributing 22 tackles, one tackle for a loss and six passes defensed on defense.

Cooper Cooke, offensive line/defensive line,

Blooming Prairie

The senior had 20 tackles, one sack and four tackles for a loss on defense.

Beau Sathre, linebacker/

running back, Southland

The sophomore had 72 tackles, three sacks, two interceptions and one fumble recovery. On offense, he ran for 231 yards and three scores and he caught 24 passes for 364 yards and three TDs.

Kaleb Yunker, defensive back, Southland

The senior had 50 tackles, two interceptions, two fumbles forced and one fumble recovery.

Lawson Jax, offensive/

defensive line, Southland

The senior was a solid blocker up front and he had 47 tackles, four sacks and two fumble recoveries on defense.

Cam Forthun, offensive/

defensive line, Southland

The sophomore had 30 tackles and four sacks.

Halen Schumann, defensive end, Grand Meadow

The senior was in on 70 tackles, one sack and one fumble recovery.

Nate Fretty, linebacker,

Grand Meadow

The senior had 67 tackles on the season.