INA All-State football teams announced

OTTUMWA – The best and the brightest were awarded with some of the highest achievements over the weekend after the selection of the Iowa Newspaper Association’s all-state prep football teams were announced.

Captains of this year’s six classes started with Class 4A, where Iowa City High quarterback A.J. Derby was named captain.

Derby, the Little Cyclones quarterback, led Iowa City to the state title and is a University of Iowa recruit. He passed for more than 1,800 yards and rushed for 750 yards.

Two more Iowa recruits filled out Class 3A and Class 2A’s captains.

Harlan linebacker Matt Hoch also claimed a state title in 3A was named that class’ captain. Hoch also starred at fullback for the Little Cyclones and will play for head coach Kirk Ferentz’s Hawkeyes.

James Morris of Solon is committed to play at Iowa and was tabbed Class 2A’s captain. Morris helped the Spartans to the 2A title as he scored four times and rushed for over 200 yards in the championship game. Morris also starred at linebacker and was last year’s Iowa Gatorade Player of the Year.

Class 1A and Class A’s captains also led their teams to state titles.

Quarterback Jake Waters of Council Bluffs St. Albert was named 1A captain and finished on the first team for three-consecutive years. He led St. Albert to two state titles in that span.

Matthew Schleisman of Southern Cal was selected as the A captain. He was a valuable two-way starter for Southern Cal.

Alex Whigham of Stanton was the Eight-Player captain. He was the first player in Iowa to rush for over 4,000 yards and accumulate 3,000 yards receiving in any class.

As far as area prep standouts were concerned, Ottumwa senior Michael Wetrich was the lone selection in the large-school class.

Wetrich was named first-team all-state in Class 4A at defensive back. He ended his stellar prep career with 20 career interceptions, tied for second all-time in the state.

Ottumwa was also represented at offensive line in another all-state team. Although senior tackle Ben Ryder did not crack the INA all-state list, he was selected to the Des Moines Register’s Elite Team.

Centerville senior running back Tanner Susin led his Big Reds to a school-record 11 wins and one game within the UNI-Dome this season. His school-record totals of 2,157 yards rushing and 37 touchdowns was good for a first-team selection in Class 3A.

Big Red teammate Mike England was selected on the second team. England engineered a team-leading 130 tackles.

Fairfield’s Jake Dunbar made third-team 3A as a punter.

Davis County was crowned with four selections.

The Mustangs’ Tucker Henderson was one of Class 2A’s best receivers. He hauled in 761 yards receiving and made the first team.

His senior signal caller, Mustang quarterback Coleton Mathews, made the second team in Class 2A. Mathews threw for almost 2,000 yards and 23 touchdowns.

Offensive lineman Kalvin Hill and linebacker Zach Fligg cracked 2A’s third team for Davis County.

In Class 1A, senior burner Jacob Batterson of Eddyville-Blakesburg was selected to the second team. Batterson rushed for almost 1,200 yards and racked up 376 yards receiving for the Rockets.

Pekin’s Dalton Stone joined Batterson on the second team in the secondary. Stone returned two interceptions for touchdowns and also starred at quarterback for Tom Stone’s Panthers.

The Panthers weren’t done there as offensive lineman Austin Adam was honored with a third team selection.

North Mahaska’s John Sims made the Class A second team at offensive line.

Tri-County had another tremendous season in Eight-Player action, earning 11 wins. The Trojans earned four selections.

Colt Brumbaugh ran his way on to the first team Eight-Player squad. Brumbaugh scored 30 touchdowns and rushed for over 1,500 yards.

T-C quarterback Andy Thomas, linebacker Austin Rogers and defensive back Ike Schmidt were all named to the third team.

Thomas threw for over 1,700 yards. He tossed 29 touchdowns versus only three picks.

Schmidt led all players in Eight-Player action with 10 interceptions. Rogers was T-C’s leading tackler with 109 stops.



Iowa Newspaper’s Association All-State Football Teams

Class 4A

Team Captain — A.J Derby, Iowa City High, Sr.

First Team

Offense

Tight End – Ben Boesen, Dowling Catholic, Jr.

Wide Receiver — Jarred Carlson, Marshalltown, Sr.; Colin O’Conner, Cedar Rapids Xavier, Sr.

Lineman — Tommy Gaul, Dowling Catholic, Sr.; James Kohler, Ames, Sr.; David Parry, Linn-Mar, Sr.; Jesse Leyendecker, Iowa City High, Sr.; Matt Huffer, Cedar Rapids Washington, Sr.

Quarterback — Chanse Creekmur, Marshalltown, Sr.

Running Back — Andre Dawson, Ceder Rapids Washington, Sr.; Jer Garman, Linn-Marr, Jr.; Jevoury Wedderburn, Urbandale, Sr.

Kicker — Bryan Blazek, Dowling Catholic, Sr.

Utility — A.J. Derby, Iowa City High; Sr.



First Team

Defense

Lineman — David Ryberg, Cedar Rapids Xavier; Sr.; Spencer Emerson, Dowling Catholic, Sr.; Nick Kron, West Des Moinse Valley, Sr.; Aaron Gonzalez, Marshalltown, Sr.

Linebacker — Chad Gilson, Urbandale, Sr.; Jon Vance, Marshalltown, Sr.; Saxon Dolan, Cedar Rapids Washington, Sr.; James Taylor, Iowa City High, Sr.

Defensive Back — David Johnson, Clinton, Sr.; Ronnie Henderson, Cedar Rapids Washington, Sr.; Michael Wetrich, Ottumwa, Sr.

Punter — Mike Meyer, Dubuque Wahlert, Sr.

Utility — Jake Farley, Cedar Falls, Sr.



Class 3A

Team Captain — Matt Hoch, Harlan, Sr.

First Team

Offense

Tight End — Adam Cave, Harlan, Jr.

Wide Receiver — Nick Berger, Bishop Heelan Catholic, Sr.; Jared Wauters, Union, Sr.

Lineman – Kyle Bauer, Carroll, Sr.; Mark Langenfeld, Harlan, Sr.; Brandon Scherff, Denison-Schlewsig, Sr.; Austin Blythe, Williamsburg, Jr.; Nathan Seibert, Dallas Center-Grimes, Sr.

Quarterback — Zach McCabe, Bishop Heelan Catholic, Sr.

Running Back — Tanner Susin, Centerville, Sr.; Dylan Barrett, Harlan, Jr.; Cord Slaymaker, Williamsburg, Sr.

Kicker — Dustin Hiserote, Sergeant Bluff-Luton, Sr.

Utility — Michael Kaufman, Harlan, Sr.



First Team

Defense

Lineman — Jordan Thelen, Carroll, Sr.; Ryan Fahn, Harlan, Sr.; Dylan Boyd, New Hampton, Sr.; Zach Brennan, A-D-M, Sr.

Linebacker — Ethan Tindall, Clear Lake, Sr.; Matt Hoch, Harlan, Sr.; George Wakeman, Bishop Heelan Catholic, Sr.; Matt Meyers, Pella, Sr.

Defensive Back — Brian Kloewer, Harlan, Sr.; Dalton Crawford, Grinnell, Sr.; Jake Kopriva, Clear Lake, Sr.

Punter — Blaine Forsythe, Pella, Sr.

Utility — Dylan Blankenship, Glenwood, Sr.



Class 3A

Area Second Team Defense

Linebacker — Mike England, Centerville, Sr.



Class 3A

Area Third Team Defense

Punter — Jake Dunbar, Fairfield, Sr.



Class 2A

Team Captain — James Morris, Solon, Sr.

First Team

Offense

Tight End — Jesse Beringer, Cascade, Sr.

Wide Receiver — Tucker Henderson, Davis County, Bloomfield, Sr.; Dylan Hansen, Collins-Maxwell-Baxter, Sr.

Lineman — Andy Constant, Solon, Sr.; Christian Boehmer, Mid-Prairie, Sr.; Gary Balk, North Fayette, Sr.; Jeff Van Den Top, Boyden-Hull, Sr.; Evan Constant, Solon, Sr.

Quarterback — Josh Vander Maten, Boyden-Hull, Sr.

Running Back — James Morris, Solon, Sr.; Tanner Miller, Mid-Prairie, Sr.; Tanner Mork, North Fayette, Sr.

Kicker — Marshall Koehn, Solon, Jr.

Utility — Drake Ferch, West Marshall, Sr.



First Team

Defense

Lineman — Jared Henkenius, Kuemper Catholic, Jr.; Anthony Harrington, Pocahontas Area, Sr.; Rich Blake, IKM-Manning, Jr.; Braden Lehman, Iowa City Regina, Sr.

Linebacker — Nick Monzu, Missouri Valley, Sr.; Andy Ashton, Solon, Sr.; Nate Van Ginkel, Boyden-Hull, Sr.; Brad Ringhofer, Osage, Sr.

Defensive Back — Tom Nesvik, North Fayette, Sr.; J.T. Lee, Osage, Sr.; Bryce Irlbeck, IKM-Manning, Sr.

Punter — Kyle Holmes, Wilton, Sr.

Utility — Jerad Croghan, IKM-Manning, Sr.



Class 2A

Area Second Team Offense

Quarterback — Coleton Mathews, Davis County, Sr.



Class 2A

Area Third Team Offense

Lineman — Kalvin Hill, Davis County, Sr.



Class 2A

Area Third Team Defense

Linebacker — Zach Fligg, Davis County, Jr.



Class 1A

Team Captain — Jake Waters, Council Bluffs St. Albert, Sr.

First Team

Offense

Tight End — Mike Martin, Prairie Valley, Sr.

Wide Receiver — Zach Steinhoff, Manson Northwest, Sr.; Steve O’Neill, Council Bluffs St. Albert, Jr.

Lineman — Jake Rummells, West Branch, Sr.; Justin Brinkman, Prairie Valley, Sr.; Ethan Kroll, Hinton, Sr.; Kyle Scholten, West Lyon, Sr.; John Ruddy, Emmetsburg, Sr.

Quarterback — Jake Waters, St. Albert Council Bluffs, Sr.

Running Back — Alex Hornbuckle, Aplington-Parkersburg, Sr.; Jesse Selgeby, West Lyon, Sr.; Cole Kelly, West Branch, Sr.

Kicker — Gabe Meis, Council Bluffs St. Albert, Jr.

Utility — Jordan Andrea, South Winneshiek, Sr.



First Team

Defense

Lineman — Evan Mikels, Logan Magnolia, Jr.; Eric Golwitzer, Council Bluffs St. Albert, Sr.; Scott Becker, Aplington-Parkersburg, Sr.; Wes Homeister, Denver, Sr.

Linebacker — Lucas Geneser, Woodward-Granger, Sr.; Tanner Hogeman, South Winneshiek, Sr.; Seth Vande Voort, Des Moines Christian, Sr.

Defensive Back — Alex Maule, West Monona, Sr.; Logan Einck, South Winneshiek, Sr.; Logan Keehner, Clayton Ridge, Sr.

Punter — Levi Ross, Grundy Center, Sr.

Utility — Andrew Brown, Council Bluffs St. Albert, Sr.



Class 1A

Area Second Team Offense

Runnin Back — Jacob Batterson, Eddyville-Blakesburg, Sr.



Class 1A

Area Second Team Defense

Defensive Back — Dalton Stone, Pekin, Sr.



Class 1A

Area Third Team Defense

Lineman — Austin Adam, Pekin, Sr.



Class A

Team Captain — Matthew Schleisman, Southern Cal, Sr.

First Team

Offense

Tight End — Jordan Hensely, Earlham, Sr.

Wide Receiver — Gunner Gilland, A-H-S-T, Sr.; Andrew Stone, Northern University High, Jr.

Lineman — Eric Simmons, Madrid, Jr.; Blake Goodenbour, East Buchanan, Sr.; Zach Schmidt, Wapsie Valley, Sr.; Cole Blair, Southern Cal, Jr.; Will Martin, Newman Catholic, Sr.

Quarterback — Seth Enke, A-H-S-T, Sr.

Running Back — Louie Wickett, Madrid, Sr.; Dylan Youel, North Tama, Sr.; Austin Klett, Clay Central, Sr.

Kicker — Troy Friederich, Postville, Sr.

Utility — Greg Meyer, Souther Cal, Sr.



First Team Defense

Lineman — J.J. Little, Wapsie Valley, Sr.; Matt Popelka, North Tama, Sr.; Mike Sievers, Madrid, Jr.; Cole Heissel, Gehlen Catholic, Sr.

Linebacker — Grant Vesley, North Tama, Sr.; Jordan Walston, Bedford, Jr.; Johnny Hines, Northern University High, Sr.

Defensive Back — Christopher Carlson, Akron-Westfield, Sr.; James Weida, North Tama, Sr.; Robbie Quintero Newman Catholic, Jr.

Punter – Damon Bryan, Montezuma, Sr.

Utility — Matthew Schleisman, Southern Cal, Sr.



Area Second Team Offense

Lineman — John Sims, North Mahaska, Sr.



Eight-Man

Team Captain — Alex Whigman, Stanton, Sr.

First Team

Offense

Wide Receiver — Luke Symonds, CAM, Sr.; Clint Wetterling, Melcher-Dallas, Sr.

Lineman — Shawn Assenmacher, Preston, Sr.; Alex Pace, Harmony, Sr.; Matt Kilworth, Elk Horn-Kimballton.

Quarterback — Carson Smith, Elk Horn—Kimballton, Sr.

Running Back — Colt Brumbaugh, Tri-County, Sr.; Triston Crouch, Sidney, Sr.; Kaleb Buhrow, West Central, Sr.

Kicker — Ethan Eisenbacher, Armstrong-Ringsted, Sr.



First Team Defense

Lineman — Tyler McCorkle, Adair Casey, Jr.; Landon Mayne, Lenox, Jr.; Lee Schon, Glidden-Ralston, Sr.

Linebacker — Andy Harmsen, Ankeny Christian, Sr.; Andy Reisen Berg, West Bend-Mallard, Sr.; Ryan Fouts, Woodbine, Sr.

Defensive Back — Austin Hancock, Lenox, Jr.; Trevor Rigdon, Dunkerton, Sr.

Punter — Russell Hemeter, Farragut, Sr.



Area Eight-Man Third Team Defense

Lineman — Andy Thomas, Tri-County, Sr.

Linebacker — Austin Rogers, Tri-County, Sr.

Defensive Back — Ike Schmidt, Tri-County, Sr.

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