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Greater Grand Forks teams ready for 2015 football season

(From left) Polk County West’s Devin Evavold, East Grand Forks Senior High’s Trevor Selk, Red River’s Derek Murph and Grand Forks Central’s Bryce Brandon.

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AREA SCHEDULES N.D. AAA East Region n Aug. 28: Devils Lake at Devils Lake; Jamestown at Grand Forks Central; Grand Forks Red River at Bismarck n Sept. 4: Devils Lake at Bismarck Legacy; Grand Forks Central at Dickinson; Mandan at Grand Forks Red River n Sept. 11: Devils Lake at

Fargo Davies; Fargo North at Grand Forks Central; Grand Forks Red River at Fargo South n Sept. 18: West Fargo at Grand Forks Red River n Sept. 19: Grand Forks

Central at Devils Lake

n Sept. 25: Fargo South at

Devils Lake; Fargo Davies at Grand Forks Central; Grand Forks Red River at West Fargo-Sheyenne

N.D. AAA EAST A look back at 2014

A look ahead to 2015

Final records

Four teams to watch

Reg. Overall W L Fargo Davies 6 1 West Fargo 6 1 Fargo South 5 2 Red River 5 2 Fargo North 3 4 WF Sheyenne 2 5 Devils Lake 1 6 GF Central 0 7 Bold face: 2014 state playoff qualifier

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Red River -- Austin Reynolds (AS)*, Logan Steen (AS)*, Derek Murph (AS), Zak Kuntz (AS), Braedan Hanson (AS); GF Central -- Spencer Oen*; Devils Lake -- Jordan Swanson (AS)*, Bradley Davidson; Fargo Davies -- Aidan Hartness (AS)*, Tristan Hartness (AS)*, Gunnar Kollman (AS)*, Rylan Drake (AS)*, Ty Jochim (AS), Jacob West (AS), J.D. Arguelles (AS); West Fargo -- Zachary Mohs (AS)*, Isaiah Helland-Davis (AS)*, Brady Heisler (AS)*, Samuel Olsen (AS)*, Zachary Larson (AS)*, Seth Fretheim*, Alexander Talley (AS); Fargo South -- James Johannesson (AS)*, Ty Brooks (AS)*, Josh Weiler*, Hunter Hanson (AS)*, Jason Klug*, Cale Dunwoody (AS); Fargo North -- Mike Boutain (AS)*, Willy Roman (AS)*, Gavin Rook*, Ethan Devitt; West Fargo Sheyenne -- Hayden Reynolds (AS), Cole Setter, Tyler Evenson. * -- Senior in 2014 (AS) -- All-state in 2014 Fargo Davies, the region regular-season champion, ran off three straight playoff wins to claim the program’s first state title. Davies beat Minot 41-10 in the state title game as Aidan Hartness passed for 132 yards and one touchdown -- a 75-yarder to twin brother Tristan Hartness -- and also rushed for a pair of TDs. West Fargo, Fargo South and Red River also were playoff qualifiers, with Red River and West Fargo eliminated in the quarterfinals and South in the semifinals, a 39-31 loss to Davies.

n Oct. 2: Devils Lake at

Fargo North; Grand Forks Central at West Fargo; Grand Forks Red River at Fargo Davies

Fargo Davies: In last year’s state title game, Davies started only four seniors on both offense and defense. Ty Jochim (1,257 rushing yards) and J.D. Arguelles (613 rushing yards) are a strong 1-2 backfield combo and Jacob West, Sam Hooey, Reed Jacobson and Deyton Slama return to the starting line. The unknown is who replaces graduated all-state quarterback Aidan Hartness. Four of the top six tackle leaders (Arguelles, Tanner Boyanovsky, Conor Rayl and Mitch Vetter) return on defense.

Fargo South: Minus graduated Division I recruits James Johannesson and Ty Brooks in the backfield, South will rely more on a defense that returns nine starters. Top playmakers are linemen Tyson Lytle and Cale Dunwoody, linebackers David Boisjolie and Bucky Skiple and safety Gus Siaway.

Dunwoody, Lytle and Lars Erickson return to the starting line in an offense that will look to Siaway

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and Zander Luckoski in the backfield and Jack Pifer at quarterback to be productive.

Red River: The Roughriders have the potential for a big-play offense geared around allstate quarterback Derek Murph (114-184 passing, 1,374 yards). He has an all-state target in Braedan Hanson (46-576 receiving) and Casey Schumacher (546 rushing yards) became a bigger part of the offense late last season. All-state linebacker Zak Kuntz leads the defense. The Riders have limited experience on their offensive line.

West Fargo: The Packers return only two starters on both sides of the ball -quarterback Creighton Pfau and tight end Alex Talley on offense and ends Talley and Ben Dirks on defense. But West Fargo’s junior varsity team was unbeaten last season. West Fargo figures to be strong on the line with a group led by Brandon Metz, Zach Willis and Hunter Ulmer. Power back Chase Teiken and speedy Dante Genova will be the backfield tandem.

Rushing Ty Jochim, FD, 191-1,257 Cole Setter, WFS, 165-824 Skyler Angeles, WFS, 91-691 Bradley Davidson, DL, 140-651 J.D. Arguelles, FD, 63-613 Casey Schumacher, RR, 89-546 Josh Roehrich, WFS, 87-378 Adam Hummel, FN, 55-339 Bryce Brandon, GFC, 78-304 Creighton Pfau, WF, 79-279 Gus Siaway, FS, 28-246 Josh Baer, FN, 39-245 Passing Derek Murph, RR, 114-184, 1,374 Jake Mertens, DL, 84-177, 1,226 Josh Roehrich, WFS, 75-155, 1,041 Creighton Pfau, WF, 54-134, 854 Cody Aarvig, GFC, 16-43, 174 Receiving Braedan Hanson, RR, 46-576 Eric Ringdahl, WFS, 24-336 Cole Christensen, WFS, 21-356 Zach Dahlen, DL, 16-182 Mitch Vetter, FD, 14-205 J.D. Arguelles, FD, 10-176 Bradley Davidson, DL, 10-141 Baden Ripplinger, RR, 10-107 Skyler Angeles, WFS, 9-90 Zeb Taber, FS, 7-148 Nashten McFarren, WFS, 6-65 Bryce Brandon, GFC, 6-19

n Oct. 9: Devils Lake at

Grand Forks Red River; Fargo South at Grand Forks Central

N.D. AA EAST

n Oct. 16: West Fargo at

Devils Lake; West FargoSheyenne at Grand Forks Central; Grand Forks Red River at Fargo North n Oct. 24: West Fargo-

Sheyenne at Devils Lake; Grand Forks Central at Grand Forks Red River

N.D. AA East Region n Aug. 28: Grafton at Park River-F-L; Hillsboro-CV at Larimore n Sept. 4: Stanley-PL at Grafton n Sept. 11: Grafton at Kindred; Hillsboro-CV at Central Cass n Sept. 18: Grafton at Hillsboro-CV n Sept. 25: Fargo Shanley

at Grafton; Hillsboro-CV at Wahpeton n Oct. 2: Grafton at Lisbon;

Maple Valley-Enderlin at Hillsboro-CV n Oct. 9: Grafton at

Central Cass; Kindred at Hillsboro-CV n Oct. 16: Grafton at Maple

Grafton -- Zak Hernandez (AS)*, Shane Burns (AS)*, Jaron Lunday (AS)*, Dylan Boura*, Jess Suda*; HillsboroCentral Valley -Jace Stallman (AS)*, Jace Higgins (AS)*, Wyatt Schultz*, Jake Preston; Fargo Shanley -- Danny Stasch (AS)*, Aaron Bubach (AS)*, Nick Kjera (AS)*, Alex Berg (AS)*, Zach Burd (AS)*, Tre Fort (AS)*, Jon Roberts (AS)*; Wahpeton -- Blaze Irwin (AS)*, Thomas Nelson (AS)*, Mike Poppen (AS)*, Austin Krause (AS)*, Ryan Matejcek (AS)*, Carson Zarak (AS); Central Cass -- Adam Breske (AS)*, Jaden Lemar (AS)*, Grady Bresnahan (AS), Chandler Hersch (AS); Kindred -- Fletcher Andel (AS)*, Alec Braaten*, Levi Vangsness*; Maple Valley-Enderlin -- Corby Richman*, Eliot Preston*; Lisbon -- Jacob Olson*, Brady Sorby. * -- Senior in 2014 (AS) -- all-state in 2014 Fargo Shanley finished a win shy in its state title bid, losing 21-7 to Bismarck St. Mary’s in the state championship game. St. Mary’s also eliminated the East Region’s Wahpeton in the semifinals and Central Cass in the quarterfinals. Grafton was eliminated in the first round. Also in the mix this season is Hillsboro-Central Valley, which lost in the first round of last season’s Class A state playoffs.

Valley-Enderlin; Hillsboro-CV at Lisbon

Grafton: The Spoilers graduated two big offensive playmakers in Tommy Baldwin and Zak Hernandez. Grafton does return five starters on both offense and defense.

Sophomore Marcus Niemann and junior Jason Garza rushed for 258 and 160 yards, respectively, last season, and they’ll run behind a line anchored by returning junior starters Landon Einarson and Roberto Lopez. Garza (17-259 receiving) is a veteran in a traditionally pass-oriented offense, but there is no experience at quarterback. End Gilberto Galvin is the top playmaker on defense.

Wahpeton: All-state quarterback Carson Zarak (586 rushing yards, 139of-244 for 2,352 yards passing) triggers the offense. Tyler Wohlers (409 rushing yards) also returns to the backfield, while speedster Isaac Erickson (out last season with knee injury) is expected to be a playmaker. Drew Bajumpaa and secondteam all-region Andrew Leinen anchor the line.

Kyle Bjugstad, Wohlers and Carl Bjugstad lead the defense. Only two of last season’s top eight tacklers graduated.

Rushing Jake Preston, H-CV, 107-611 Carson Zarak, Wahp, 92-586 Matt Burd, Shanley, 91-473 Tyler Wohlers, Wahp, 85-409 Grady Bresnahan, CC, 40-258 Marcus Niemann, Graf, 33-258 Zack Cossette, Kin, 53-237 Dustin Kasowski, MV-E, 54-235 Brady Sorby, Lis, 91-191 Jason Garza, Graf, 26-160 Derek Houska, Kin, 20-150 Chandler Hersch, CC, 33-148 Passing Carson Zarak, Wahp, 139-244, 2,352 Jack Morris, CC, 84-112, 961

Matt Burd, Shanley, 54-101, 902 Jake Preston, H-CV, 37-77, 657 Grady Bresnahan, CC, 25-51, 499 Receiving Peter Lindgren, MV-E, 23-368 Ethan Lingen, Kin, 22-322 Grady Bresnahan, CC, 20-320 Jason Garza, Graf, 17-259 Zack Cossette, Kin, 13-204 Brady Sorby, Lis, 13-134 Brock Benson, Kin, 11-175 Kyle Henningsgard, H-CV, 10302 Caid Combs, MV-E, 9-72 Gage Gellner, Graf, 6-85 Austin Collins, Kin, 6-53

A look back at 2014 Final records

Reg. Overall W L W Fargo Shanley 7 0 10 Wahpeton 6 1 9 Grafton 5 2 6 Central Cass 4 3 5 Valley City 3 4 5 Kindred 2 5 2 Maple Valley-Enderlin 1 6 1 Lisbon 0 7 0 *Hillsboro-Cent.Valley 0 0 5 Bold face: 2014 state playoff qualifier * Class A in 2014 Valley City switches to 8AA West this season

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Central Cass: What to do with Grady Bresnahan?

The senior is one of the top returners in the region in rushing (40-258), passing (25-51, 499) and receiving (20-320). The Squirrels may use him at quarterback, wide receiver and running back. Chandler Hesch is a second running threat, while top receivers are expected to be Andrew Roden and Dillin Dooley.

The defense builds around Hersch, an allstate linebacker, behind veteran linemen Christian Schmuck, Devin Roesler and Hunter Sall.

Fargo Shanley: Shanley, which has been in five of the past six state AA title games (winning three), is short on experience. The offense builds around quarterback Matt Burd (473 rushing yards, 54of-101 passing for 902 yards). Burd and lineman Lane Hallock, both twoway starters, are the only returning starters. Linemen Bruce Mizero, Kevin Wolfe, Mason Ostern and Mitch Alexander and backs Justin Dekeyser and Jake Cava are expected to step in and play key roles.

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N.D. REGION 2A

N.D. A Region 2 n Aug. 28: Carrington

at Harvey-Wells Co.; Ellendale-Edgeley-Kulm at Lakota-Edmore-Dakota Prairie; Langdon-Munich at Belcourt; Hillsboro-CV at Larimore; Grafton at Park River-F-L; Minot Bishop Ryan at Rugby n Sept. 4: Harvey-Wells Co.

at Ellendale-E-K; Fargo Oak Grove at Lakota-Edmore-DP; Langdon-Munich at Northern Cass; Oakes at Larimore; Milnor-North Sargent at Park River-F-L; Rugby at Carrington n Sept. 11: Harvey-Wells Co.

at Oakes; Lakota-Edmore-DP at Milnor-North Sargent; Carrington at LangdonMunich; Larimore at Ellendale-E-K; Park River-F-L at Fargo Oak Grove; Northern Cass at Rugby

A look ahead to 2015

A look back at 2014 Final records

W Park River/Fordville-Lankin 11 Rugby 9 Larimore 9 Harvey-Wells County 4 Langdon-Munich 4 Lakota-Edmore-Dak. Prairie 3 Bold face: 2014 state playoff qualifier

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Harvey-Wells County: The Hornets are strong at the skill positions. Parker Bachmeier (64-of-104, 638 yards) returns at quarterback and H-WC has an experienced backfield with Isaiah Merril, Ridge Walker and Tristin Merril.

The blocking unit, where Stephen Rapphuhn is the lone returning starter, needs to be rebuilt. The defense figures to be a strength, with seven starters back.

Larimore: The Polar Bears’ power offense will start up front, where junior twin brothers Levi and Caleb Hofer return after both earned all-state honors as offensive linemen last season.

The backfield may have a share-the-carries approach between Alex Mutch (68-504), Royce Verkuehlen (63-489), Monty Hendrickson (30-208) and Elijah Holter (18-132).

Verkuehlen had a few 100yard rushing games last year.

Jacob Tupa and Isaac Holter shared quarterbacking duties and both return.

Park River/FordvilleLankin: With seven starters back on both offense and

Park River/Fordville-Lankin -- Levi Cudmore (AS), Jackson Hankey (AS), Spencer Rehovsky (AS), Cadyn Hunter (AS), Daman Flaten; Larimore -- Jake Peterson (AS)*, Jeremy Wiegandt*, Trevor Verkuehlen*, Aaron Sletten (AS)*, Caleb Hofer (AS), Levi Hofer (AS); Langdon-Munich -- Dalton Fetsch*, Lucas Mikkelsen*, Cameron Phillips*, Conner Tetrault; Lakota-Edmore -- Gavin Tweed,* Robb Kuchar*, Eric Gilbertson; Rugby -- Brad Heidlebaugh (AS)*, Zach Miller (AS)*, Bennie Mygland (AS)*, Tanner Bernhardt (AS)*, Devon Berg (AS)*, Eric Hooker*, Reid Mundahl*, Victor Gronhovd; Harvey-Wells County -- Brady Bachmeier (AS)*, Carson Koble*, Hunter Goldade*, Shaun Kourajian*, Walker Schmidt, Isaiah Merril. * -- Senior in 2014 (AS) -- all-state in 2014 Park River/Fordville-Lankin captured the coop’s first state football championship, beating Killdeer 26-18 in the state championship. The Aggies advanced with a pair of 7-point wins, beating Oakes 34-27 in the quarterfinals and fellow Region 2A member Larimore 7-0 in the semifinals. Mayville-Portland-CG and North Prairie out of 2A also were playoff qualifiers, both being eliminated in the first round. Region 2A newcomers Rugby and Harvey-Wells County also were playoff qualifers in 2014.

n Sept. 18: Lakota-Edmore-DP

at Harvey-Wells Co.; Rugby at Langdon-Munich; Park RiverF-L at Larimore

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defense, the Aggies appear poised for another title run.

The offensive line, anchored by all-stater Spencer Rehovsky, returns intact.

Cadyn Hunter (175-1,360) and Jackson Hankey (63-626) are the top two returning rushers in the region and form a potent combination.

The top candidate to replace quarterback Jackson Hankey is Levi Cudmore, an all-state receiver. Rehovsky, Hankey, Cudmore and Daman Flaten are top playmakers back on defense.

Rugby: While last season’s senior class included seven all-region and five all-state picks, there is returning talent. The offense builds around returning line regulars Blackhawk Jones, Hunter Hager and Spencer Koehmstad. Victor Gronvold (43-585) and Kade Leier (27-249) have big-play potential in the backfield.

Anders Johnson succeeds all-state quarterback Brad Heidlebaugh and will be a run/ pass threat. Receiver Ryan Michels averaged 21.5 yards on his 13 catches last season.

Rushing Cadyn Hunter, PRFL, 1751,360 Jackson Hankey, PRFL, 63-626 Victor Gronvold, Rug, 43-585 Isaiah Merril, H-WC, 95-538 Alex Mutch, Lar, 68-504 Royce Verkuehlen, Lar, 63-489 Kade Leier, Rug, 27-249 Levi Cudmore, PRFL, 23-218 Monty Hendrickson, Lar, 30208 Jacob Delvo, L-M, 19-147 Ridge Walker, H-WC, 14-140 Elijah Holter, Lar, 18-132 Passing Jacob Delvo, L-M, 88-158, 1,181 Parker Bachmeier, H-WC, 64104, 638 Jacob Tupa, Lar, 24-44, 408 Levi Cudmore, PRFL, 11-14, 405 Anders Johnson, Rug, 3-8, 100 Receiving Levi Cudmore, PRFL, 27-744 Victor Gronvold, Rug, 23-327 Jackson Hankey, PRFL, 18-468 Ryan Michels, Rug, 13-279 Hunter Hager, Rug, 10-125 Cadyn Hunter, PRFL, 9-158 Brian Fike, H-WC, 7-64 Eric Gilbertson, L-E, 7-83 Chase Peebles, L-M, 6-86 Isaiah Merril, H-WC, 6-32

n Sept. 25: Larimore at

Harvey-Wells Co.; Rugby at Lakota-Edmore-DP; LangdonMunich at Park River-F-L at Langdon-Munich; LakotaEdmore-DP at Larimore; Park River-F-L at Rugby n Oct. 9: Rugby at Harvey-

Wells Co.; Park River-F-L at Lakota-Edmore-DP; LangdonMunich at Larimore n Oct. 16: Harvey-Wells

Co. at Park River-F-L; Lakota-Edmore-DP at Langdon-Munich; Larimore at Rugby

N.D. 9-Man Region 1 n Aug. 21: Finley-

Sharon-Hope-Page at Drayton-Valley-Edinburg; Hatton-Northwood at MidwayMinto; May-Port-CG at Thompson

A look back at 2014:

W LaMoure-L-M 10 Hankinson 7 Richland 7 Hatton-Northwood 6 *Mayville-Portland-CG 4 Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page 2 Wyndmere-Lidgerwood 1 Sargent Central 0 Bold face: 2014 state playoff qualifier * Class A in 2014

n Sept. 11: Finley-SharonH-P at Hankinson; Richland at Hatton-Northwood; Wyndmere-Lidgerwood at May-Port-CG n Sept. 18: Richland at

Finley-Sharon-H-P; HattonNorthwood at Hankinson; May-Port-CG at Sargent Central n Sept. 25: Finley-SharonH-P at Hatton-Northwood; LaMoure-L-M at May-Port-CG n Oct. 2: Finley-Sharon-H-P

at Wyndmere-Lidgerwood; Hatton-Northwood at Sargent Central; Hankinson at MayPort-CG n Oct. 9: LaMoure-L-M at

Finley-Sharon-H-P; MayPort-CG at Hatton-Northwood

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Hatton-Northwood -- Jacob Pladson (AS)*, Logan Vettleson (AS)*, Adrian Carrillo (AS)*, Neil Foss*, Jace Pederson*; Mayville-Portland-CG -- Josh Gapp (AS)*, Richard Wilson*, Chase Knudson*, Zach Osier*; Finley-Sharon/ Hope-Page -- Sully Breckheimer*, Tate Goughnour; Hankinson -- Carter Mauch (AS)*, Grady Mauch*, Trevor Weidner, Kendrick Lenzen (AS), Bailey Hernandez; LaMoure-L-M -- Anthony Olson (AS)*, Parker Stemen*, Quinn Alo (AS), Hunter Sherman, Drew Thielges, Brady Warcken; Richland -- Gavin Muscha*, Alec Heesch (AS), Jake Ihland (AS), Brady Heyen, Nate Myers; Sargent Central -- Kian McKibben*, Luke Parrow; Wyndmere-Lidgerwood -- Seth Harles*, Kellen Jorgenson*, Brian Schmit* * -- Senior in 2014 (AS) -- all-state in 2014 Five of the eight teams were in the playoffs last season. LaMoure-L-M advanced the farthest, losing in the semifinals to eventual 9-man state champion Cavalier. Hankinson and Richland were eliminated in the 9-man quarterfinals and Hatton-Northwood in the 9-man first round, while MayvillePortland-CG was ousted in the first round in Class A.

n Aug. 28: Sargent Central at Finley-Sharon-H-P; Wyndmere-Lidgerwood at Hatton-Northwood; MayPort-CG at Richland n Sept. 4: Finley-SharonH-P at May-Port-CG; Hatton-Northwood at LaMoure-Litchville-Marion

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Final records

A look ahead to 2015 Four teams to watch

Hankinson: Six starters return on both offense and defense. The strength of the offense is the veteran line of Kendrick Lenzen, Trevor Weidner and Cody Mauch. Nathan Geresezk returns after missing last season due to an injury to add further line depth.

Korbin Steinwehr and Daniel Round return in the backfield, where Bailey Hernandez moves from receiver and is expected to provide a big-play threat at running back. The Pirates are inexperienced at quarterback.

Hatton-Northwood: The high-scoring Thunder graduated most of their skill-position players.

Hatton-Northwood will build its offense around a trio of returning linemen, guards Ben Johnson and Dean Ott and tight end Jacob Bilden. The fourth returning offensive regular is Brenden Myron, who switches from receiver to quarterback.

Myron, Jaden Bachmeier and Jamie Gorres figure to be the primary ball carriers in more of a run-oriented

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offense. The four returning offensive starters also are key players as returning regulars on defense.

LaMoure-L-M: A strong group of linemen, led by all-stater Quinn Alo and all-region Hunter Sherman, lead the veterans back from last season’s 10-2 team that had only four seniors on the roster. Drew Thielges is a playmaker at wide receiver.

The team is inexperienced in the backfield, where Brady Warcken and Levi Hirschkorn are expected to be the primary ballcarriers.

Richland: The Colts are low in numbers (18 out) and short on size with only one 200-pounder on the roster.

They’re not lacking in talent.

Jake Ihland (196-1,732) and Brady Heyen (109-463) are the first- and sixthranked returning rushers in the region and Nate Myers (56-302) is a power option. Heyen (32-of-78, 506 yards) also is a passing threat in the Richland option offense. There is stability in the blocking unit, with Eli Hansen, Devin Flaa and Alec Heesch returning starters.

Luke Parrow, SC, 12-197 Cody Mauch, Hank, 8-157 Travor Flaa, Rich, 8-150 Jake Ihland, Rich, 8-110 Aaron Bell, W-L, 8-96 Nate Myers, Rich, 7-107

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Rushing Jake Ihland, Richland, 1961,732 Luke Parrow, SC, 192-1,158 Ethan Jacobson, FSHP, 137608 Tate Goughnour, FSHP, 99-598 Parker Stein, FSHP, 79-487 Brady Heyen, Rich, 109-463 Brady Warcken, L-M-M, 56384 Nate Myers, Rich, 56-302 Daniel Round, Hank, 24-185 Adam Haberman, L-M-M, 14-183 Drew Thielges, L-M-M, 16-145 Korbin Steinwehr, Hank, 38128 Passing Brady Heyen, Rich, 32-78, 506 Luke Parrow, SC, 7-31, 109 Jackson Kamrud, FSHP, 8-17, 67 Drew Thielges, L-M-M, 3-4, 28

Receiving Adolfo Vasquez, W-L, 29-341 Drew Thielges, L-M-M, 22-470 Brady Warcken, L-M-M, 17-359 Brenden Myron, H-N, 16-293 Bailey Hernandez, Hank, 15-242 Paul Moffet, W-L, 14-189

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N.D. 9-MAN REGION 1

Saturday, August 22, 2015

Gf central

At home once again After a season at receiver, Ryan Erickson returns to QB R

Story l Greg DeVillers

yan Erickson is going home on the football field.

Erickson grew up playing quarterback. He was the backup at the position as a sophomore at Grand Forks Central. Last season, however, he found himself on the other end of the passing combination.

“We moved him to wide receiver last year because Kaleb Binstock was back as our starting quarterback,’’ Central coach Bill Lorenz said. “Ryan is such a good athlete that we wanted to find a way to get him on the field.’’

Binstock graduated last spring. In a skill-position shuffle, Erickson is now Central’s starting quarterback. Last season’s backup, Cody Aarvig, is in the mix in a deep group of running backs that figures to be the strength of the Knights’ offense.

“I feel like I’m back home,’’ Erickson said. “Receiver wasn’t in my total comfort zone. I got used to playing it last season.

But I’ve always been a quarterback. It feels more natural for me.’’

Erickson does admit that he feels a little rusty after a season

away from throwing the ball.

“But I feel like I’ll get some yards in the running game and the passing game will come around,’’ the senior said.

The Knights aren’t looking for Erickson to air out the deep ball. Lorenz said the senior’s strength as a passer is in the short and intermediate game.

That’s the picture for the Central offense as a whole.

The running game will be built around the likes of Bryce Brandon, who rushed for 304 yards last season, Aarvig, Clay Morin and Alex Hagen. Aarvig is considered the most elusive of the quartet. But none are speedsters.

Where Erickson figures in that running game remains to be seen.

“Ryan is a threat running the ball on rollouts,’’ Lorenz said. “But we won’t focus on his running. We want to keep him healthy. We feel the running backs will be the strength of our offense. Brandon is a physical, hard-nosed kid. Cody is more of a shifty, side-to-side runner.

He’s more comfortable out on the edge.

Joshua Komer, Grand Forks Herald

Grand Forks Central players practice Aug. 13.

“Ryan’s biggest attribute is his leadership. He’s played multiple positions. He knows the offense and where to line everybody up.’’

That’s the case even more so after Erickson spent a season on the perimeter, where he caught six passes.

“That’s the greatest thing,’’ Erickson said. “I understand what the guys are going through on the other end (of the pass). I know where I liked to catch the ball. I’m trying to put the ball in places where it is easier for my receivers.

“The experience at receiver has helped me as a quarterback.’’

Grand Forks Central Coach: Bill Lorenz.

2014 results: 1-8.

Key graduation losses: Spencer Oen, Chance Devier, Kaleb Binstock.

Returning offensive regulars: Sr. RB Bryce Brandon, sr. SE Ryan Erickson, jr. TE Aaron Knutson, jr. T Brady Terrill, sr. QB Cody Aarvig.

Returning defensive regulars: Sr. DL Hector Hernandez, DE Knutson, LB Brandon, CB Aarvig, CB Erickson.

Potential new impact players: Sr. OL/DL Ethan Flom, sr. RB/LB Clay Morin, sr. RB/ LB Alex Hagen, jr. OT Aaron Lazur, sr. G Cole Hoover.

Top returning rusher: Brandon 78-304, Aarvig 29-48.

Top returning passer: Aarvig 161-43, 174 yards.

Top returning receivers: Brandon 6-19, Knutson 4-111.

About the offense, coach Lorenz says: “I think our skill positions will be OK. We have some hard-nosed kids who will get the tough yards. We don’t have the speed guys, so we have to get those 3-4 yards every down. The line is an unknown. Terrill is a returning starter and Hernandez played a little, but everybody else is new to the varsity game.’’

About the defense, coach Lorenz says: “Our linebacking will be our strength. Bryce, Cody, Clay, Alex -- we’ll look for those kids to make a lot of tackles. They’re not overly big, but they are aggressive and they tackle well.

Like the offense, the line depth is an unknown.

Other than Hernandez and Knutson, we have a lot of kids who are coming up off the JV team and have to learn the speed of the varsity game.’’

Polk county west

No quarterback controversy Devin Evavold, Beau Byklum find their roles in new co-op

Polk Co. West

Story l Greg DeVillers

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eau Byklum was a part-time starter at quarterback as a sophomore for Climax-Fisher. When the high school football program joined with Sacred Heart to form the Polk County West co-op last season, however, Byklum’s quarterbacking days were over.

And Byklum has no problem with that.

“I’ve thought a few times about what it would be like to still be quarterback,’’ the senior said. “But I like it when Devin (Evavold) is back there. He’s good at what he does.

“And I prefer playing defense. I like hitting people.’’

The quarterbacking situation was part of a smooth transition for Polk County West, which was 2-6 in its initial season.

Evavold returns for his senior season after completing 64-of-128 passes for 951 yards. Byklum was part of the blocking unit and, as tight end, caught 6 passes for 59 yards.

Evavold took control of the position early, as Byklum suffered a wrist injury shortly before practices started last fall.

“They’re both heady quarterbacks, good leaders,’’ said Darrin

Eric Hylden, Grand Forks Herald

Polk County West players keep their eyes on the ball in the end zone following a field goal attempt during Monday’s practice.

Byklum, Beau’s father and the PCW head coach. “But it all worked out.

When Beau got hurt, I was thankful that Devin was a good quarterback.

“Deep down, Beau probably wishes sometimes that he was still a quarterback. But he probably likes it that he doesn’t have to talk to me on the sideline after every play.

There were some heated conversations there when he was a quarterback as a sophomore.’’

Evavold has many strong traits for a quarterback, Darrin Byklum said. He’s a good leader and is like

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a coach on the field. “He knows where everybody should be on every play,’’ the coach said.

In addition, Evavold is a passing threat, as his 50 percent accuracy and 951 yards last season indicates.

“He can air it out or throw short and he’s very accurate,’’ Darrin Byklum said. “We’re more confident throwing than we have been in the past several years because of him.’’

And, as far the coach’s son, physical play is his game despite only carrying 147 pounds on his

6-foot-2 frame.

“Beau is very aggressive,’’ Darrin Byklum said. “He likes to hit. He doesn’t have the body for it, but he has the mindset, the drive. And he blocks well.’’

Running the offense no longer is in the mindset for Byklum, as he’s indicated to his father when they talk football.

“We’ve talked about being quarterback,’’ the senior said. “I’ve said that Devin is playing it and it’s going well. Why would we change it?’’

Coach: Darrin Byklum.

2014 results: 2-6, eliminated 35-14 by Fosston in Section 8A playoff quarterfinals.

Key graduation losses: Eddie Bushaw, Kane Perrin.

Returning offensive regulars: Sr. QB Devin Evavold, sr. RB Riley Wavra, sr. TE Beau Byklum, sr. TE Ryan Holte, sr. T Jonan Garcia, jr. T Zach Cameron, sr. C Joey Sullivan.

Returning defensive regulars: DL Garcia, DL Cameron, DL Holte, LB Sullivan, LB Wavra, sr.

CB Matt Vanyo, S Byklum.

Top returning rushers: Riley Wavra 75-499, Matt Knutson 18-81 Top returning passer: Evavold 64-128, 951 yards.

Top returning receivers: Wavra 10-159, Dylan Brandner 8-155, Byklum 6-59, Holte 4-108.

About the offense, coach Byklum says: “We have a lot of experience back up front. That should be a good foundation to build on. They’re more comfortable playing 11-man after a year in it. Over the years, we’ve been a mix of both a passing and a running team. We have the personnel to have that balance again. We have some decent speed and Evavold is a very consistent passer.’’

About the defense, coach Byklum says: “We have a little more speed at the second and third levels of our defense than we had last year, so we should be able to do a better job of getting to the ball. And we have some aggressive kids. They like to hit. Like the offense, it starts up front with a veteran line.’’

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LB Zak Kuntz places importance on No. 40

Story l Greg DeVillers

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hen Zak Kuntz joined the Grand Forks Red River football team as a sophomore, his selection of the No. 40 wasn’t a random choice.

That was the number worn

by Jon Lizotte and Tyler Gefroh, former standout linebackers for the Roughriders.

“Lizotte wore it. Gefroh wore it,’’ Kuntz said. “I wanted to live up to the hype that goes with the number.

And coach (Vyrn) Muir told that you had to be a man to wear that jersey.’’

The tradition of No. 40 lives on.

Kuntz was a starting linebacker as a sophomore. Last season, he earned all-region and first team all-state honors. In Red River’s scoring Joshua Komer, Grand Forks Herald system for defensive points, Kuntz had the highest sinRed River High School players practice drills Aug. 13. gle-season total of any player Muir has coached. who was noted for his big “Zak has the same into the ball, that Jon had,’’ Muir compares Kuntz’s playing style to that of Lizotte, plays. stincts, the knack for getting Muir said. “It’s something you

Red River Coach: Vyrn Muir.

2014 results: 6-4, eliminated 35-7 by Bismarck High in state playoff quarterfinals.

Key graduation losses: Austin Reynolds, Logan Steen, Marquelle Tandeski, Lucas Nuelle.

Returning offensive regulars: Sr. QB Derek Murph (all-region,

all-state), sr. WR Braedan Hanson (all-region, all-state), sr. RB Casey Schumacher, sr.

FB Zak Kuntz, sr. TE Baden Ripplinger, sr. T Carter Buelow, sr. OL Tucker Pearson.

Returning defensive regulars: Sr. DE Russell Dukes, DE Buelow, sr. LB Mitch Soderberg, LB Kuntz (all-region, all-state), LB Schumacher.

Potential new impact players: Sr. OL/DL Zach Hettwer, jr.

WR/LB Austin Slaughter, jr.

WR/DB Devon Pope, jr. RB/ LB Matt Laturnus, jr. RB/LB Brandon Solberg, jr. WR/DB Joey Schindler, jr. DB Parker Wenzel, jr. OL/DL Ty Ogren, jr. OL/DL WIll Rakowski, jr. OL/DL Nick Stahl, jr.

LB Brian Aafedt.

American football

Top returning rushers: Schumacher 89-546, Kuntz 30128 Top returning passer: Murph 114-184, 1,374 yards.

Top returning receivers: Hanson 46-576, Ripplinger 10107.

About the offense, coach Muir says: “Our skill guys are our strength. We have an all-

can’t teach. They see something and they go.

“He’s right up there with the best linebackers I’ve coached.’’

The linebacking trio of Casey Schumacher, Mitch Soderberg and Kuntz figures to be the heart of the Riders’ defense.

As dominant as the 6-foot3, 230-pound Kuntz was last season, the senior faces new roles this season.

He’ll move to inside linebacker on defense. “By putting him in the middle, Zak can be a factor no matter which side of the field the ball goes,’’ Muir said.

And, on offense, Kuntz figures to become more involved as a ball carrier. He played fullback extensively last season, but had only 30 carries, good for 128 yards.

“We want to get Zak the ball more,’’ Muir said. “With his size and strength, he’s a weapon. Our offense is designed to get the fullback the ball. He could even be a third state quarterback and an allstate wide receiver. But we also have Schumacher and Kuntz in the backfield. Schumacher got carries last year. Kuntz was more of a blocking back, but we have to find ways to get him the ball.

He’s such a physical kid. We have Buelow and Pearson back on the line, but everybody else on that unit is an unknown.’’

wide receiver in some sets.

He’s a good athlete.

“Last year, when Zak came into the game on offense, he was mainly there to block.

We’d give him the ball once in a while, but coaches usually knew what was coming. By giving him the ball more, it will make Casey (Schumacher, who rushed for 546 yards last season) more effective.’’

Kuntz takes the same mentality into a play whether he’s playing defense, carrying the football or blocking for another back.

“On some of the blocking plays, you tee up the defensive player and track the target,’’ Kuntz said. “They (defenders) are concerned about finding the ball. They’re not expecting you. The big hit, that’s fun. It’s fun to have the ball, too. I don’t dance around much; I’m a physical player.

“I like to hit. You have to play that way. It’s a big part of the game.’’

Especially for a Red River player wearing No. 40.

About the defense, Muir says: “Our linebacking corps of Kuntz, Schumacher and Soderberg has three pretty darn good football players. Because they’re two-way players, we have to develop some depth. Dukes and Buelow are back on the D-line.

Our biggest concern is the secondary. We have to figure out who will be playing there.’’

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Senior Tom Pace returns after skipping a year to play soccer Story l Greg DeVillers

I tried to hide it. I only had one yellow card all year, so I must have hid (the hitting) pretty well.’’

An all-around athlete, om Pace is back to football Pace played on Senior High’s American style. state-champion hockey team and The senior is expected to ran legs on the 4x100 and 4x200 provide an element of speed on relay teams that qualified for the both offense and defense for the state track meet last spring. SeEast Grand Forks Senior High football team. Pace grew up playing nior High coach Ryan Kasowski is looking for that speed to make an the sport, but last season he deimpact on his football team. cided to quit football and instead Pace is looking like he could play soccer — a.k.a. football almost be in the Wave rotation both as a everywhere but in the United wide receiver and as a defensive States.

“I didn’t think I was into football back.

“Tom will be a good one for us,’’ any more,’’ Pace said. “I’d played Kasowski said. “Donny (Musgrove) some soccer before. I thought I’d is our fastest kid. Tom is a close give it a try.

“But, about three-quarters of the second. He gives us another speed threat that we didn’t have, another way through the soccer season, I guy teams have to defend. started missing football — the fun “I wanted to see how he’d look. on the field, the Friday night lights.

And we went to some 7-on-7 camps And I missed the hitting, for sure. this summer and he looked like he I guess I was having football withhadn’t missed anything. Plus he’s drawal.’’

Pace was good enough to start on worked out and added some musdefense for the Green Wave soccer cle. He looks like a football player.’’

Kasowski saw that potential last team. And he tried to bring the school year. He didn’t know Pace physicalness of football onto the had a football past. But when he soccer field. saw him in the school’s hallways, Soccer isn’t considered as much Kasowski recruited Pace to join the a contact sport as football. But, Pace said, “it depends on if you can football team. He was one of approximately 16 students Kasowski get away with it. I got some hits in.

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Hustle, Hit, and Never Quit!

Joshua Komer, Grand Forks Herald

East Grand Forks Senior High works during the first day of practice Aug. 10.

EGF Senior High Coach: Ryan Kasowski.

2014 results: 2-8, eliminated 43-7 in Section 8AAA playoff semifinals by eventual champion Dilworth-G-F. Key graduation losses: Evan Deziel, Dryden Dragich, Brady McDonald.

Returning offensive regulars: Sr. QB Trevor Selk, sr. RB Jordan Young, sr. WF Donny Musgrove, sr. WR Cole Hammargren, sr. WR Braden Shea, sr. C Ben Olson.

Returning defensive regulars: Sr. LB Ethan Kringlen, jr. LB Nick Derrick, soph. LB Dylan Selk, CB Trevor Selk, CB Hammargren, CB Shea.

approached about playing football.

“I probably got about four of them out.’’

Pace admits that it didn’t take a

Potential new impact placers: Sr. WR/ DB Tom Pace, sr. FS Adam Schnathorst, soph. DL Austin Overgaard, jr. LB/OL Pierre Piche, sr. DE Grant DeMers, jr. DT James Egeland.

Top returning rushers: Trevor Selk 191738, Young 116-549.

Top returning passer: Trevor Selk 69128, 848 yards.

Top returning receivers: Hamamrgren 19-280, Musgrove 8-146, Young 5-38.

About the offense, coach Kasowski says: “We expect big things from Trevor as a third-year starting quarterback.

He knows the offense. He makes good reads and knows where the ball needs

lot of recruiting to get him to commit to football again. Nor did it take him long to adjust to a new coach and a new system.

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to go. We have a lot of depth at the skill positions. We think we have some playmakers at wide receiver and running back. We need to develop some depth on the line, but we think our No. 1 line is solid.’’

About the defense, coach Kasowski says: “We have good experience, guys who saw significant minutes whether as starters or reserves. They’ve adjusted to the 3-4 defense after a year in it. The linebackers and secondary both should be strong. We’re comfortable with our starters on the line but, like the offense, we need to develop depth.’’

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MINN. SECTION 8A

Minnesota Section 8A n Aug. 22: Red Lake at Fosston; Bagley at Badger-Greenbush-Middle River; Walker-Hackensack-Akeley at Fertile-Beltrami; Pillager at Mahnomen; Blackduck at Polk County West (at East Grand Forks); Pine River-Backus at Red Lake County (at Oklee)

A look back at 2014 Final records

Sect.

W L QRF Mahnomen 9 0 52.1 Fosston 6 2 50.1 Fertile-Beltrami 4 4 30.7 Red Lake County 2 5 21.8 Badger-Greenbush-MR 1 5 16.3 Polk County West 0 1 12.8 Red Lake 0 4 8.7 QRFs are final regular-season numbers

n Aug. 28: Polk County West at

Badger-G-MR; Fertile-Beltrami at Mahnomen; Lake Park-Audubon at Fosston; Blackduck at Red Lake; Red Lake County at Walker-H-A n Sept. 4: Badger-G-MR at

Fertile-Beltrami; Fosston at Red Lake County (at Red Lake Falls); Polk County West at Red Lake; Mahnomen at Lake Park-Audubon n Sept. 11: Fosston at Mahnomen; Red Lake County at Polk County West (at East Grand Forks); Lake Park-Audubon at Badger-G-MR; Fertile-Beltrami at Pine River-Backus; Red Lake at Walker-H-A

Polk County West: Eddie Bushaw*, Kane Perrin*; Mahnomen: Levi Liebl*, Kurt Francis*, Gabe Large*, Anthony Sanchez*, Luke Wernsholz*, Tom Pavek, Jake Worms; Fosston: Darin Viken*, Aaron Arneson*, Kyle McClung*, Sam Manecke; Fertile-Beltrami: Joey Woods*, Carter Burke*, Ryan Benson; Red Lake County: Cameron Lundeen*, Bailey Schmitz; Badger-Greenbush-Middle River: Isaiah Hewitt*; Red Lake: Jalen Jones*, James Norris. * -- Senior in 2014

n Sept. 18: Badger-G-MR at

Fosston; Polk County West at FertileBeltrami; Mahnomen at Red Lake County (at Plummer); Pine RiverBackus at Red Lake

Overall W L 11 1 7 1 5 5 3 6 1 8 2 6 0 9

state playoffs.

Top-seeded Mahnomen did the expected, as the two-time defending state champion Indians beat No. 2 seed Fosston 48-7 in the 8A final. However, the Indians’ bid for a third straight state title ended, as did their 39-game winning streak, when they lost 34-20 to Dawson-Boyd in the state quarterfinals. Dawson-Boyd wound up finishing second in the

n Sept. 25: Badger-G-MR at

Mahnomen; Red Lake County at Fertile-Beltrami; Fosston at Bagley; Polk County West at Lake ParkAudubon; Pillager at Red Lake

Final records

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W Hawley 6 Frazee 5 Bagley 1 Barnesville 3 Crookston 1 Warroad 0 United N. Central 0 Final regular-season QRFs

L 0 2 1 3 4 5 1

QRF 67.6 54.5 36.6 37.1 21.6 13.3 10.9

n Sept. 3: Warroad at Long Prairie-

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n Sept. 4: WalkerHackensack-Akeley at Bagley; Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton at Crookston n Sept. 11: New York Mills at

Bagley; Crookston at Pelican Rapids; Breckenridge at Warroad Sept. 18: Bagley at Blackduck; Breckenridge at Crookston; Pelican Rapids at Warroad

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Overall W L 10 1 9 2 7 3 6 4 2 7 1 8 0 9

Top-seeded Hawley dominated 8AA with its defense. The Nuggets beat No. 2 Frazee 34-13 in the section final. It was the 10th straight game in which Hawley held its opponents to less than 15 points.

The unbeaten season and state title bid ended in the state quarterfinals when eventual state runner-up BOLD eliminated Hawley 21-9.

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backfield. Tom Pavek is back to run Mahnomen’s option offense. Running back/wide receivers Jake Worms and Jerell Londo return. Mitch Foss will be sidelined for an extended period with an injury, but standout running back Kody Lefebvre returns after missing last season due to a knee injury. Mahnomen rebuilds on the offensive line, as the entire starting unit graduated. Worms, Londo, Pavek, Lefebvre and Shawn Neisen lead the defense.

Red Lake County: The Rebels return seven starters on both offense and defense from a 3-6 team that lost four games by eight points or less.

RLC, which traditionally relies heavily on its running game, returns its starting backs, power runner Devin Lambert (131-502) and speedster Wyatt Waldal (90-406). Taylor Kenfield runs the offense behind a veteran line, where Bailey Schmitz, Seth Johnson, Marcus Christensen and Austin Waliser all returning. Lambert, Schmitz and Waldal are the top playmakers back on defense.

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Crookston: Ryan Porter*, Cody Weiland*, Mikey Hajostek*; Warroad: Mitchell Roberts*, Lucas Garbe; Bagley: R.J. Aufforth*, Nate Rolfson*, Tyler Godin*, Jordan Loiland*, Colton Adams*, Walker Cage; Hawley: Ben Ellefson*, Jordan Harms*, Dillon Omberg*, Aaron Regnier*, Cody Cook*, Dawson Tusow*; Frazee: Garrett Malstrom*, Roger Thorp*, Hesston Bachmann*, Austin Toma*, Calvin Streeper*; Barnesville: Rylee Anderson*, Kieran Johnson*, Dana Berg*, Ethan Ishaug; United North Central: Tom Tellers * -- Senior in 2014

n Aug. 28: Crookston at Barnesville;

n Oct. 8: Bagley at Pine RiverBackus; Warroad at Dilworth-G-F

Rushing Tom Pavek, Mah, 108-1,329 Sam Manecke, Foss, 224-1,226 Mitch Foss, Mah, 74-764 Devin Lambert, RLC, 131-502 Riley Wavra, PCW, 75-499 Jake Worms, Mah, 38-444 Wyatt Waldal, RLC, 90-406 Izaiah Asher, Mah, 37-370 Quinten Desrosier, F-B, 56-285 Brian Schoenborn, Mah, 39-255 Jerell Londo, Mah, 47-244 Passing Devin Evavold, PCW, 64-128, 951 Tom Pavek, Mah, 12-33, 323 Taylor Kenfield, RLC, 5-25, 117 Brady Steffes, F-B, 6-9, 69 Receiving Jordan Leiting, F-B, 12-201 Riley Wavra, PCW, 10-159 Austin Waliser, RLC, 9-166 Dylan Brandner, PCW, 8-155 Beau Byklum, PCW, 6-59 Ryan Holte, PCW, 4-108 Jake Worms, Mah, 4-71 Quinten Desrosier, F-B, 4-33

Fertile-Beltrami: FertileBeltrami gave up an average of 18.1 points a game last season and five of the top six tacklers return in Jorgen Qualley, Noah Harstad, Eli Neufeld, Quinten Desrosier and Ryan Benson. Benson at running back and Jordan Leiting at tight end are expected to be top playmakers in an offense run by first-year starting QB Brady Steffes.

There is experience in the blocking unit, with Aaron Kronschnabel, Wyatt Beauchane and Harstad returning regulars.

Fosston: The Greyhounds graduated heavily at their offensive skill positions.

The strength of the team figures to be its ground game. Leading rusher Sam Manecke (1,226 yards) returns and he’ll run behind a veteran offensive line, with Zach Vig, Cody Baumann, Jack Nelson and Hunter Osmonson all returning regulars. Likewise, the defense will be anchored by a veteran line with Nelson, Osmonson, Baumann and Jaydon Daniel all returning regulars.

Mahnomen: The Indians rebuild around their

Barnesville: Seven starters return on offense, including standout quarterback Ethan Ishaug (49-of-91 passing, 877 yards, 232 yards rushing).

Connor Meyer, who rushed for 581 yards last season, will miss the early part of the season due to an injury. But there is depth in the backfield with Joey Roste, Jimmy Kletsch, Brady Tweten and speedster Josh Tweten.

Guards Owen Jerald and Kieran Johnson anchor a veteran offensive line. The defense also is proven, with eight players back with starting experience.

Frazee: The Hornets were hit hard by graduation.

New head coach Jim Jacobson does have some key building blocks.

Tanner Bachmann, the leading returning rusher in 8AA (1,471 yards) will see time at quarterback as well as running back, where he combines power and shiftiness. Riley Utke (25-394) is one of the section’s top receivers and Jonah Lange returns to anchor the line units. There is depth in the offensive

backfield with Jeff Marshall and Mel Johnson.

Hawley: The Nuggets are rich in tradition, having won the last three Section 8AA titles. They’re also short on experience after graduating 20 seniors from last season’s team. The lone starter returning is defensive lineman Travis Baer. Josh Wolbeck at linebacker and Austin Koenig in the secondary also played alot as reserves and figure to be key contributors. Koenig, a speedy back, is the top offensive threat returning after rushing for 529 yards (6.4 per-carry average).

Warroad: The Warriors won only one game last season, but have 10 players on both offense and defense who played extensively. Power runner Noah Harren (283 rushing yards) and quarterback Beau Wilmer, (523 passing yards) lead the offense.

Lucas Garbe and Jackson Nash anchor the blocking unit. Harren on the line and linebackers Nash and Cam Phrakonekham, who returns after missing last season due to an injury, are playmakers on defense.

Top returners Rushing Tanner Bachmann, Fraz, 1921,471 Tommy Villayphone, War, 148753 Kirby Hrdlicka, UNC, 143-711 Connor Meyer, Barn, 74-581 Austin Koenig, Haw, 83-529 Walker Cage, Bag, 59-498 Beau Wilmer, War, 64-285 Ethan Ishaug, Barn, 80-232 Tom Tellers, UNC, 49-207 George Lausten, UNC, 44-168 Noah Harren, War, 41-155 James Clark, UNC, 14-123 Passing Ethan Ishaug, Barn, 49-91, 877 Beau Wilmer, War, 33-88, 523 Logan Wallace, War, 9-28, 201 Tom Tellers, UNC, 3-6, 158 Receiving Tom Tellers, UNC, 34-504 Riley Utke, Fraz, 25-394 Thane Dailey, UNC, 11-259 Jade Cole, War, 10-179 Tanner Bachmann, Fraz, 9-93 Connor Meyer, Barn, 8-102 Noah Harren, War, 6-157 Walker Cage, Bag, 6-112 Garrett Anderson, Barn, 4-103

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n Oct. 8: Fertile-Beltrami at Fosston; Mahnomen at Polk County West (at Climax); Badger-G-MR at Blackduck; Red Lake at New York Mills; Lake Park-Audubon at Red Lake County (at Red Lake Falls)

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MINN. 9-MAN SECTION 8

Minnesota Section 8 9-man n Aug. 22: Win-E-Mac at Northern Freeze; Norman County West at ClearbrookGonvick; Cass Lake-Bena at Goodridge-Grygla; KelliherNorthome at South Ridge; Kittson County Central at Waubun; Lake of the Woods at Ely; Stephen-Argyle at Norman County East/Ulen-Hitterdal; Ada-Borup at WarrenAlvarado-Oslo

Win-E-Mac: Travis Kaster*, Jake Knutson*, Zach Plante (AS)*, Matt Thompson*, Zac Tradewell; Stephen-Argyle: Derek Hoeper*, Kalen Szczepanski*, Leo Pruneda*, Aaron Hapka*, Justin Yutrzenka, Max Yutrzenka; Kittson County Central: Billy Thorsteinson*, Carson Thorsteinson (AS)*, Mitchell Jensen*, Alex Vagle*, Anders Lindegard*; Clearbrook-Gonvick: Sam Lavin, Hunter Churness; Warren-Alvarado-Oslo: Peter Durand*, Cam Dubore*, Alex Hamrick*, Noelio Garcia*; Goodridge-Grygla: Alan Prestebak*; Northern Freeze: Colby Wagner*; Lake of the Woods: Kalvin Krause*, Kyle Hanson*; Kelliher-Northome: Adrian Pink (AS)*, Dylan Villeran*, Eli Rahier*, Cody Rankin*, Cal Roosdett * -- Senior in 2014 (AS) All-state in 2014

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at Win-E-Mac; ClearbrookGonvick at Norman Co. East/U-H; Kelliher-Northome at Nevis; Kittson Co. Central at Norman Co. West; Mesabi Academy at Lake of the Woods; Northern Freeze at Ada-Borup; Waubun at Stephen-Argyle; Warren-A-O at Cass Lake-Bena

Stephen-Argyle and WarrenAlvarado-Oslo took the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds, respectively, into the section playoffs. In the balanced field, however, it was No. 4 Kittson County Central beating No. 3 Win-E-Mac 35-0 in the section championship. Kittson County Central reached the state semifinals before being eliminated 49-0 by eventual champion Grand Meadow. Also in the mix this season is newcomer Kelliher-Northome, which won the Section 7 9-man title last season and was eliminated in the state quarterfinals.

n Sept. 3: Win-E-Mac at

Warren-A-O; ClearbrookGonvick at Waubun; Ada-Borup at GoodridgeGrygla; Northeast Range at Kelliher-Northome; Norman Co. East/U-H at Kittson Co. Central; Cass Lake-Bena at Northern Freeze n Sept. 4: Lake of the Woods

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Clearbrook-Gonvick; Kittson Co. Central at Northern Freeze; Warren-A-O at Stephen-Argyle; KelliherNorthome at North Woods; Lake of the Woods at Northeast Range; Win-E-Mac at Norman Co. East/U-H

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W L Stephen-Argyle 6 2 Warren-Alv-Oslo 5 2 Win-E-Mac 4 1 Kittson Co. Central 7 2 Clearbrook-Gonvick 2 4 Goodridge-Grygla 1 5 Northern Freeze 0 6 *Kelliher-Northome 0 0 *Lake of the Woods 0 0 * In Section 7 9-man in 2014 season QRFs are final regular-season numbers

Overall W 7 7 8 9 2 2 2 9 0

QRF 31.7 29.6 27.0 25.4 13.6 11.5 12.5 37.3 7.7

L 2 2 3 3 6 6 6 3 8

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Clearbrook-Gonvick: Only four seniors were on last season’s roster.

Quarterback Sam Lavin is a playmaker, leading the team in rushing (958 yards) and passing (45-of-86, 597 yards) last season. Hunter Churness (27-324) is one of the top receivers back in the section.

Tristan Bakke also is a returning regular in the backfield. There is experience on the line as John West, Judah Bennett and Nathaneal Dahl are returning regulars. Churness, who paced the team in tackles, leads the defense.

Kittson County Central: The perennial section-power Bearcats build around a veteran defense. Lineman Bryden Swenson, linebacker Spencer Billings and defensive backs Ty Diamond, Skyler Slusar and Austin Vagle are returning starters. Quarterback Dylan Olsonawski (62-of-120, 957 yards) is the lone regular back on offense. Billings, Diamond, Vagle and John Karboviak lead a potentially deep group of running backs, with Slusar, Jackson Peterson and

Hunter Olsonawski are top candidates to fill the line.

Stephen-Argyle: The Storm have the section’s top returning 1-2 offensive backfield combo in quick backs Justin Yutrzenka (124-930 rushing) and Max Yutrzenka (89-801 rushing). Tight ends Jordan Urbaniak and Isaac Mills provide passing targets as well as blocking on an otherwise all-new offensive line.

Chris McGlynn is expected to start at quarterback. There’s experience on defense, with both Yutrzenkas and linemen Mills, Conner Jensen and Jacob Sundby returning regulars.

Warren-Alvarado-Oslo: Brice Miller, a starting tight end last season, is switching to the other end of the passing game as he’s moving to quarterback.

He gives the Ponies a throwing threat to go with the power running of Hunter Roller. Ozkar Rodriguez and Caleb Srnsky anchor the offensive line. The defense builds are the trio of Srnsky and Roller on the line and Jake Steer in the secondary.

Rushing Cal Roosdett, K-N, 141-1,119 Sam Lavin, Clear-Gon, 91-958 Justin Yutrzenka, S-A, 124-930 Max Yutrzenka, S-A, 89-801 Logan Bring, NF, 80-362 Giizhik Wagner, K-N, 80-259 Austin Brateng, G-G, 46-245 Dylan Olsonawski, KCC, 58-226 Jake Steer, WAO, 29-220 Kolton Stuhaug, WEM, 27-218 Chris Rieger, K-N, 46-211 Tom Gryskiewicz, S-A, 36-196 Passing Dylan Olsonawski, KCC, 62120, 957 Sam Lavin, Clear-Gon, 45-86, 597 Giizhik Wagner, K-N, 18-51, 220 Benji Wilebski, G-G, 11-24, 193 Eli Johnson, NF, 8-23, 99 Receiving Hunter Churness, Clear-Gon, 27-324 Will Johnson, NF, 23-405 Logan Bring, NF, 20-168 Trevor Rogstad, Clear-Gon, 8-145 Nathaneal Dahl, Clear-Gon, 8-70 Max Yutrzenka, S-A, 7-107 Jake Steer, WAO, 6-127 Caleb Knutson, NF, 6-83 Justin Yutrzenka, S-A, 6-77 Paul Rivard, LOW, 6-43

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Sect. Overall W L QRF W L Dilworth-G-F 7 0 65.6 8 3 Pequot Lakes 5 2 56.2 7 3 Park Rapids 4 3 35.6 4 6 Perham 2 4 33.5 3 6 EGF Senior High 2 5 20.8 2 8 Roseau 0 6 18.0 1 8 Aitkin 0 0 39.6 5 4 Final regular-season QRF Aitkin played in Section 5AAA last season

n Sept. 18: Clearbrook-

Gonvick at Kittson Co. Central; Warren-A-O at Goodridge-Grygla; Northern Freeze at Stephen-Argyle; Littlefork-Big Falls at KelliherNorthome; North Woods at Lake of the Woods; AdaBorup at Win-E-Mac

EGF Senior High: Evan Deziel*, Nate Heisler*, Trevor Selk; Roseau: Alec Severson, Reilly Stroot; Dilworth-G-F: Alex Matthews*, Jordan Olson*, Garrett Pemelton*, Brandon Wayne*, Joe Flatt*, Ben Knutson*; Pequot Lakes: Sebastian Elsenpeter*, Shane Zeidler*, Alex Tangen*, Isaiah Moengen*, C.J. Borleis; Perham: Cole Schmitz*, Jesse Bucholz*, Patrick Glynn*; Park Rapids: Jon Burlingame*, Jordan McCollum*, Derek Porozinski*; Aitkin: Alan Bast*, Jerod Novak, Jeb Sanford, Wyatt Sanford * -- Senior in 2014 Top-seeded Dilworth-G-F edged Pequot Lakes 6-0 in the 8AAA final. That defensive struggle was followed by a shootout, in which Pierz eliminated D-G-F 42-28 in the state playoff quarterfinals.

n Oct. 2: Warren-A-O

at Clearbrook-Gonvick; Goodridge-Grygla at Northern Freeze; Stephen-Argyle at Kittson Co. Central (at Lancaster); Kelliher-Northome at Bigfork; Littefork-Big Falls at Lake of the Woods; Cass Lake-Bena at Win-E-Mac n Oct. 7: Nevis at Lake of the Woods; Waubun at Win-E-Mac n Oct. 8: Clearbrook-Gonvick

at Stephen-Argyle; GoodridgeGrygla at Kittson Co. Central (at Lancaster); Northern Freeze at Warren-A-O n Oct. 9: Ogilvie at KelliherNorthome

Park Rapids: A strong defense returns seven regulars, led by linebacker Damian Hanke. And added to the list are linebacker Remington Hagan, a starter two years ago who spent last season in Florida, and Tanner Becker, a 290-pounder who was out last season due to an injury. Jake Dickinson (629 yards passing), Matt Bade and power runner Jordan Yliniemi lead the offense.

Pequot Lakes: Five starters return on offense and the key one is C.J. Borleis, who passed for 1,401 yards last season and rushed for 384. The team is deep in a backfield led by Chad Christianson, Calvin Maske and Nathan Traut, and in a receiving corps led by Zach Sjoblad and Max Tangen. Cody Kettleson and Joe Harrison lead the blocking unit.

Rushing Jerod Novak, Ait, 129-889 Trevor Selk, EGF, 191-738 Jordan Young, EGF, 116-549 Reilly Stroot, Ros, 92-409 C.J. Borleis, Pequot, 58-384 Matt Bade, PR, 54-232 Jeb Sanford, Ait, 38-180 Wyatt Sanford, Ait, 40-177 Chad Christianson, Pequot, 23-151 Jordan Yliniemi, PR, 44-134 Passing C.J. Borleis, Pequot, 71-133, 1,401 Blake Kragnes, DGF, 58-121, 1,029 Trevor Selk, EGF, 69-128, 848 Jake Dickinson, PR, 28-58, 629 Sam Peterson, Ait, 15-53, 365 Tanner Landman, Ros, 16-46, 245 Receiving Cole Hammargren, EGF, 19-280 Josh Germolus, Per, 11-174 Wyatt Sanford, Ait, 10-142 Connor Bye, PR, 8-164 Donny Musgrove, EGF, 8-146 Matt Bade, PR, 7-54 Aaron Wilschewski, Per, 6-55

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n Sept. 25: Kittson Co.

Central at Warren-A-O; Stephen-Argyle at GoodridgeGrygla; Northern Freeze at Clearbrook-Gonvick; Lake of the Woods at KelliherNorthome; Win-E-Mac at Norman Co. West

Dilworth-G-F: The Rebels build around quarterback Blake Kragness (58-121, 1,029 yards). The only other offensive starters back are lineman Chet Frink and Tyler Oberg, who switches from tight end to the backfield where he’ll share carries with Ryan Poehls, Garrett Scheel and Eric Watt.

Four starters return on defense.

EGF Senior High: The Green Wave have some of the top playmakers returning in the section. Trevor Selk is a threat whether running (738 yards) or passing (69-128, 848 yards).

Jordan Young (549 yards) is a strong ball carrier, while Cole Hammargren (19-280) and Donny Musgrove (8-146) are top receivers. On the line, Ben Olson is the only returning starter on either side of the ball.

Top returners

TRF: Nathanael Holecek*, Dominic Kruse*, Austin Audette*, Jacob Joppru*; DL: Ryan Cihak*, Sam Champa*, Christian Hedstrom*, Forrest Scheleske*, Parker Jackson*, Tanner Schnathorst*; FF: Andrew Tysdal*, Noah Strom*, Ben Schindler*; Rocori: Alex Budde*, Jack Feldhege*, Sam Macadanz*, Jacob Pohl*, Nick Warne; Willmar: Michael Heitzman*, Vaughn Johnson*, Austin Grove*; Little Falls: Bryce Zawatzke*, Kyle Kabanuk*, Michael Trettel*, Brighton Goodrich*, Thomas Miller * -- Senior in 2014 Five of 8AAAA’s six teams took .500-orbetter records into the postseason.

Third-seeded Rocori handed top seed and unbeaten Detroit Lakes a 21-6 setback in the 8AAAA championship. Rocori was eliminated 24-0 in the state quarterfinals by eventual state champion Becker.

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A look ahead to 2015 Four teams to watch

Detroit Lakes: The Lakers have several veterans back on offense. Ben Nordmark rushed for 556 yards as a freshman last season.

Jake Richter (14-238) and Josh Bollig (8139) were productive receivers and James Huwe, Sean Adams and Austin Fritz return as offensive line regulars.

Only two defensive starters return.

Rocori: Eight starters return on the defense from last season’s 8AAAA championship team, led by lineman Colten Schramel and linebackers Nathan Thorpe and Ryan Vigil.

The lone starters back on offense are linemen Jacob Erkens and Tyler Botten and tight end Alec Anderson. Tom Wieber and Nick Warne are expected to be primary ballcarriers.

Thief River Falls: The Prowlers build around

a defense that returns starters Wyatt Ortloff, Noah Hawkins, Cole Johnson, Jamcy Kudee and Isaac Olson.

Ortloff and Hawkins are playmakers. Lineman Kelby Jobe is the lone starter back on offense. Quarterback Kade Nelson, backs Hawkins, Ian Hutton and Christian Larson and receiver Derrick Newland are expected to be productive.

Willmar: The Cardinals, making the switch from Class 5A to Class 4A, return five starters on offense and defense.

Zach Radermacher was 58-of-111 for 635 yards as a part-time regular and three of the top four receivers return in Max Doering (26-353), Colten Carlson (22-270) and Max Trochlil (18-220).

Junior Brady Reigstad returns on a big, but inexperienced, offensive line.

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W Detroit Lakes 2 Rocori 4 Little Falls 2 Thief River Falls 0 Fergus Falls 0 *Willmar 0 Final regular-season QRF * In Class 5A in 2014

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QRF 83.9 62.5 54.3 43.2 35.1 54.5

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