2017 Kpreps Class 8M-II All-State Team
(Players are listed in alphabetical order by last name)
Quarterbacks
Nate Heneha (6-2, 165, Sr) – Hutchinson Central Christian
-- led an explosive Cougar offense that averaged 64 points per game
Jacob Salmans (6-0, 170, Sr) – Hodgeman County
-- 1,202 passing yards, 12 TD, 59% completion; 775 rushing yards, 16 TD
Running Backs (tie in voting for 4th RB)
Blake Bahr (5-8, 160, Sr) – Otis-Bison
-- 1,035 rushing yards, 20 TD, avg 12.6 yards per carry, 241 receiving yards, 4 TD
Zane Colson (5-9, 160, Jr) – Mankato-Rock Hills
-- 1,502 rushing yards, 23 TD; 10 receptions, 165 yards, 2 TD
Kevin Diederich (6-0, 180, Sr) – Hanover
-- 803 rush yards, 19 TD, avg 13.6 ypc; 239 rec yards, 4 TD; 85tkl, 6tfl, 4int
Owen Krueger (5-8, 165, Sr) – Sylvan-Lucas
-- 1,137 rushing yards, 14 TD, avg 11.8 ypc; 203 receiving yards
Eli Salmans (5-8, 165, So) – Hodgeman County
-- 1,460 rushing yards, 24 TD
Ends / Receivers
Peyton Baldwin (6-0, 185, Sr) – Lebo
-- 40 receptions, 723 yards, 13 TD
Hunter Koch (5-10, 160, Jr) – Axtell
-- 71 receptions, 1,058 yards, 20 TD
Trevor Morgan (6-0, 155, Sr) – Hodgeman County
-- 39 receptions, 685 yards, 9 TD; 418 rushing yards, 6 TD
Jalen Risley (6-0, 185, Jr) – Caldwell
-- 41 receptions, 812 yards, 13 TD
Offensive Line
Zachary Barrie (5-10, 255, Sr) – Ingalls
J.T. Duree (6-0, 250, Sr) – Hutchinson Central Christian
Landon Hoopingarner (6-0, 265, Sr) – Otis-Bison
Logan Lingg (6-1, 240, Sr) – Dighton
All Purpose (tie in voting)
Caden Kinderknecht (6-1, 170, Sr) – Northern Valley
-- 1,495 rushing yards, 22 TD; 679 passing yards, 9 TDs; 86 tackles 2 INT
Tristen Patterson (6-0, 210, Sr) – Waverly
-- 1,241 rushing yards, 26 TD; 112 tackles, 2 sacks, 4 TFL, INT
Daiken Stallbaumer (6-2, 180, Sr) – Hanover
-- 645 rushing yards, 18 TD; 1,018 passing yards, 16 TDs
Defensive Line
Carlos Emanuel (6-5, 305, Sr) – Hanover
-- 87 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, forced fumble, recovery, INT
Luke Higgason (6-0, 220, Jr) – Otis-Bison
-- 68 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 9 sacks
Zach Johnson (5-11, 265, Jr) – Triplains-Brewster
-- 64 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 3 sacks
Isaac Torson (6-3, 170, Sr) – Dighton
-- 96 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 3 sacks
Linebackers (tie in voting for 4th LB)
Carter Bruna (6-1, 210, Jr) – Hanover
-- 74 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, sack, 2 INT, 3 forced fumbles, recovery
Treyton Coats (5-11, 170, Sr) – Hodgeman County
-- 141 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 4 INT
Tycen Higer (5-11, 220, Sr) – Mankato-Rock Hills
-- 75 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 5 INT
Nathan Jackson (6-2, 220, Sr) – Wakefield
-- 68 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 2 INT; 23 receptions, 477 yards, 9 TD
Cole Strickler (5-11, 195, Sr) – Pike Valley
-- 105 tackles, 3 INT, fumble recovery; 877 rush yards, 513 receiving yards
Defensive Backs
Samuel Livingston (5-9, 155, Jr) – Pretty Prairie
-- 59 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 9 INT; 1,256 rush, 27 TD; 520 pass, 10 TD
Trae Rathgeber (5-6, 150, Sr) – South Barber
-- 79 tackles, 5 INT, 3 fumble recoveries, 2 forced fumbles
Anton Reeves (5-10, 150, Sr) – Pike Valley
-- 67 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 8 INT, 6 fumble recoveries
Carlin Springsteel (6-2, 175, Sr) – Sharon Springs-Wallace Co.
-- standout defensive back & end/receiver for the Wildcats
Kicker
Peter Slysko (6-1, 185, Sr) – Pretty Prairie
-- converted 25 of 34 PATs; 3 of 6 field goals; 53 touchbacks on 72 kickoffs
Punter
Heath White (6-1, 185, Sr) – Pike Valley
-- 18 punts, averaged 39.9 yards per punt
Return Specialists
Justice Kemmerer (5-8, 165, Sr) – Hartford
-- 556 total return yards, 2 TD; 1,190 rushing yards, 20 TD
Nate Miller (5-7, 150, Sr) – Pleasanton
-- explosive RB and return man for the Blu-jays
Coach
Don Melby – Pike Valley
-- led Panthers to 8M-II state semifinals; retiring after 37 years (216-143)
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