Offense

Quarterback, Michael Stejskal, Grand Meadow

The senior completed 66 percent of his passes for 1,332 yards, 20 TDs and five interceptions. On the ground, Stejskal ran for 643 yards (6.6 per carry) and 14 TDs.

Running back, Christophor Bain, Grand Meadow

The junior was a dual threat in the backfield for GM. Bain ran for 1,233 yards (6.7 per carry) and 19 TDs, and he hauled in 25 passes for 553 yards (22.1 per catch) and seven TDs.

Running back, Daniel Bollingberg, Lyle-Pacelli

The senior ran for 1,240 yards and hauled in 15 passes for 303 yards. Bollingberg finished with 1,817 yards from scrimmage and 23 touchdowns. He was second in the District in scoring in the regular season.

Running back, Zach Myhre, Grand Meadow

The sophomore served as a lead blocker for Bain, and he also made plenty of plays on his own. Myhre ran for 702 yards (6.3 per carry) and nine TDs, and he caught seven passes for 108 yards and three TDs.

Wide receiver, Anthony Nelson, Blooming Prairie

The senior provided the Awesome Blossoms with a huge lift on offense. He caught 32 passes for 524 yards and six TDs, and he ran for 794 yards (8.7 per carry) and 15 TDs.

Wide receiver, Jason Stoulil, Austin

The senior hauled in 39 passes for 542 yards and four TDs.

Offensive line, Riley Olson, Blooming Prairie

The senior stepped up as a leader for a young Blooming Prairie team.

Offensive line, Elijah Kaercher, Austin

The senior used leverage up front to help steer the Packers’ offensive attack.

Offensive line, Jayden Cantu, Austin

The senior helped provide a lift on the edge that boosted the Packers to some big running plays.

Offensive line, Trevor Sloan, Grand Meadow

The senior helped anchor a line that was hit with some injuries throughout the season.

Offensive line, Michael Oehlke, Grand Meadow

The senior was a physical force for GM, and he bounced back from a knee injury to help lead the way for the Superlarks in their state championship win over Underwood.

Defense

Safety, Anthony Nelson, Blooming Prairie

The senior had 122 tackles, four interceptions and nine passes defensed.

Safety, Daniel Bollingberg, Lyle-Pacelli

The senior had 56 tackles and four interceptions for LP.

Cornerback, Michael Stejskal, Grand Meadow

The senior made a lot of plays in the secondary and near the line of scrimmage as he finished with 105 total tackles, three interceptions, four fumble recoveries, one sack and one blocked kick.

Cornerback, Brenn Olson, Grand Meadow

The junior picked off nine passes and added 55 tackles and a fumble recovery.

Linebacker, Jackson Koenigs, Southland

The senior was named Mid Southeast District defensive player of the year in a district that included Lewiston-Altura, Rushford-Peterson and Goodhue. Koenigs, who started for four and a half years in Southland, racked up 129 tackles, five sacks, and two fumble recoveries on the season.

Linebacker, Jon Gallagher, Austin

Despite playing in just six games due to an injury, the senior led the Packers with 85 tackles, and he added a sack and two fumble recoveries. Gallagher had missed much of his sophomore and junior seasons due to injury, but he was a major force for the Packers when he was on the field this season.

Linebacker, Christophor Bain, Grand Meadow

The junior totaled 116 tackles, four sacks, three interceptions and one blocked kick.

Defensive line, Trevor Sloan, Grand Meadow

The senior had 96 tackles, seven sacks and one fumble recovery.

Defensive line, Trey Chatman, Hayfield

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

Defensive line, Riley Olson, Blooming Prairie

The senior racked up 98 total tackles and one sack.

Defensive line, Mitchell Oswald, Blooming Prairie

The sophomore had 52 tackles and 4.5 sacks for BP.

Honorable mention

Connor Hartson, defensive end, Grand Meadow

The senior tallied 92 tackles and nine sacks.

Connor King, defensive line, Grand Meadow

The junior racked up 82 tackles and 11 sacks.

Michael Oehlke, defensive line, Grand Meadow

The senior had 62 tackles, eight sacks, one fumble recovered and one blocked kick.

Linebacker, Zach Myhre, Grand Meadow

The sophomore racked up 91 tackles and one sack.

Terrell Rieken, safety, Grand Meadow

The senior picked off eight passes, and he added 40 tackles and one fumble recovery.

Wide receiver, Jany Gash, Austin

The junior emerged as a consistent deep threat as he hauled in 25 passes for 492 yards (19.7 per catch) and three TDs.

Quarterback, Jakob Crouch, Austin

The junior was 98-for-232 with 1,524 yards, 10 TDs and 15 interceptions. On the ground, Crouch ran for 622 yards (6.1 per carry) and 11 TDs.

Wide receiver/running back/cornerback, Nate Conner, Austin

The senior ran for 338 yards (4.8 per rush) and two TDs and caught 21 passes for 332 yards and one TD. Conner had never played corner before this season and he provided solid coverage for the Packers, while racking up 12 tackles and two passes defensed.

Running back, Brandon Edgar, Austin

The senior ran for 653 yards (6.1 per carry) and six TDs.

Linebacker, Kaden Igou, Austin

The sophomore had 82 tackles and two passes defensed.

Cornerback, Jayden Erie, Austin

The junior had 47 tackles, one sack and five passes defensed.

Linebacker, Brayden Hegna, Hayfield

The senior played in six games as he had 57 tackles and seven tackles for a loss.

Linebacker, Wyatt Grundmeier, Blooming Prairie

The junior had 83 tackles, 2.5 sacks and two interceptions.

Safety, Peter Osman, Hayfield

The sophomore had 60 tackles and an interception in six games for the Vikings.

Lane Canny, utility, Hayfield

The junior contributed in multiple ways for the Vikings. Canny passed was 3-for-9 with 22 yards passing, he ran for 286 yards (5.3 per carry) and four TDs, he caught 17 passes for 243 yards and a TD, and he had 127 return yards. Canny also averaged 38.2 yards per punt.

Wide receiver, Jon Hatch, Blooming Prairie

The senior caught 27 passes for 407 yards and four TDs.

Quarterback, Lucas Noble, Blooming Prairie

The sophomore was 91-for-181 passing with 1,443 yards, 14 TDs and 12 interceptions. Noble ran for 595 yards (4.6 per carry) and six TDs.

Offensive and defensive line, Patrick, Murphy, Lyle-Pacelli

The sophomore was a standout up front for the Athletics offense and on defense he had 69 tackles and two sacks.

Running back, Jordan Cotter, Lyle-Pacelli

The senior had 818 yards of offense and 14 total TDs.

Quarterback, Brady Lester, Lyle-Pacelli

The junior was 73-for-160 with 1,223 yards passing and 17 TD. Lester ran for 117 yards and two TDs.

Linebacker/tight end, Braden Kocer, Lyle-Pacelli

The senior caught 30 passes for 239 yards and three TDs. On defense, he had 50 tackles and one interception.