Top 10 Finalists for Player of the Year
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Last week we came out with our 30 finalists for the player of the year. It took a lot of comparing and discussion to get to that list because of how many impressive seasons were played this season. We are…
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Continue ReadingLast week we came out with our 30 finalists for the player of the year. It took a lot of comparing and discussion to get to that list because of how many impressive seasons were played this season. We are now ready to take the next difficult step and narrow down those 30 players to a Final 10. These are going to be the best of the best seasons that also led to winning seasons for the player’s team. For each player I will list their name, year, position, school, stats, noteworthy statistical rankings, and their team’s W/L record. Let’s see who have earned a spot as one of the 10 finalists for Prep Redzone Wisconsin Player of the Year! Quick disclaimer: this list is sorted by position, nothing else.
Robby Michael Robby Michael 5'11" | 170 lbs | ATH Sheboygan Lutheran | 2022 State WI , Junior QB- Sheboygan Lutheran
Season Stats (7 Games)
116/186, 2309 Passing Yards, 31 Passing TDs, 83 Carries, 563 Rushing Yards, 9 Rushing TDs, 32 Total Tackles, 6 TFLs, 2 FFs, 5 INTs, 1 PBU
Noteworthy Statistical Rankings
1st in the state in Passing Yards, Passing TDs, and Passing Yards Per Game. Tied for 2nd in the state in Interceptions on defense
Team Record
6-2 Overall. 0-1 Without Robby playing. 6-1 With Robby on the field.
Josh Bauer Josh Bauer 6'0" | 200 lbs | QB Lourdes | 2021 State WI , Senior QB- Lourdes Academy
Season Stats (8 Games)
128/186, 2159 Passing Yards, 29 Passing TDs, 59 Carries, 271 Rushing Yards, 7 Rushing TDs
Noteworthy Statistical Rankings
2nd in the state in Passing Yards, Passing TDs. 3rd in the state in Passing Yards Per Game
Team Record
8-0 Overall
Parker Prahl, Junior QB- Iola- Scandinavia
Season Stats
27/41, 498 Passing Yards, 6 Passing TDs, 110 Carries, 1320 Rushing Yards, 21 Rushing TDs, 19 Total Tackles, 1 FR, 2 INTs
Noteworthy Statistical Rankings
2nd in the state in Rushing TDs. 4th in the state in Rushing Yards. 9th in Rushing Yards Per Game.
Team Record
8-0 Overall
Tanner Marsh Tanner Marsh 5'11" | 185 lbs | RB Mondovi | 2021 State WI , Senior RB- Mondovi
Season Stats (8 Games)
225 Carries, 1754 Rushing Yards, 22 Rushing TDs, 8 Receptions, 92 Receiving Yards, 1 Receiving TD, 2/2, 64 Passing Yards, 24 Total Tackles, 1 TFL, 1 Sack, 1 FR, 1 FF, 1 PBU
Noteworthy Statistical Rankings
1st in the state in Rushing Yards, Rushing TDs, Rushing Yards Per Game
Team Record
6-2 Overall. 1 Win by Forfeit.
Tate Sauerwein Tate Sauerwein 5'10" | 210 lbs | LB Lake Holcombe-Cornell | 2021 State WI , Senior RB- Lake Holcombe/ Cornell
Season Stats (7 Games)
137 Carries, 1146 Rushing Yards, 12 Rushing TDs, 4 Receptions, 37 Receiving Yards, 1 Receiving TD, 143 Passing Yards, 1 Passing TD, 106 Total Tackles, 16 TFLs, 2 Sacks
Noteworthy Statistical Rankings
3rd in the state in Total Tackles. 10th in the state in Rushing Yards, and Rushing Yards Per Game.
Team Record
4-4 Overall. 1 Loss by Forfeit.
Simon Bauer, Junior RB- Durand
Season Stats
174 Carries, 1375 Rushing Yards, 19 Rushing TDs, 2 Receptions, 14 Receiving Yards, 1 Receiving TD, 39 Total Tackles, 1 Pick Six
Noteworthy Statistical Rankings
3rd in the state in Rushing Yards. Tied for 3rd in the state in Rushing TDs. 8th in the state in Rushing Yards Per Game.
Team Record
5-3 Overall.
Colin Girdaukas, Junior WR- Sheboygan Lutheran
Season Stats (8 Games)
58 Receptions, 1495 Receiving Yards, 18 Receiving TDs, 4 Carries, 25 Rushing Yards, 51 Total Tackles, 4 TFLs, 2 Sacks, 1 FR, 1 FF, 1 PBU
Noteworthy Statistical Rankings
1st in the state in Receiving Yards, Receiving TDs, Receiving Yards Per Game. 4th in the state in Receptions
Team Record
6-2 Overall
Drayton Lehman Drayton Lehman 5'8" | 165 lbs | WR Mosinee | 2021 State WI , Senior WR- Mosinee
Season Stats
95 Receptions, 1149 Receiving Yards, 13 Receiving TDs, 39 Total Tackles, 2 INTs
Noteworthy Statistical Rankings
1st in the state in Receptions. 2nd in the state in Receiving Yards, Receiving Yards Per Game. Tied for 3rd in the state in Receiving TDs
Team Record
6-3 Overall. 1 Win by Forfeit.
Jack Martens Jack Martens 5'11" | 185 lbs | WR Cumberland | 2021 State WI , Senior WR- Cumberland
Season Stats
80 Receptions, 1033 Receiving Yards, 13 Receiving TDs, 11 Carries, 53 Rushing Yards, 3 Rushing TDs, 23 Total Tackles, 2 Pick Six
Noteworthy Statistical Rankings
2nd in the state in Receptions. 3rd in the state in Receiving Yards, Receiving Yards Per Game. Tied for 3rd in the state in Receiving TDs
Team Record
8-0 Overall
Austin Dahlke Austin Dahlke 6'1" | 190 lbs | LB Edgar | 2021 State WI , Senior LB- Edgar
Season Stats (8 Games)
78 Total Tackles, 23 TFLs, 12 Sacks, 3 FR, 4 FF, 3 INTs, 1 PBU, 88 Carries, 662 Rushing Yards, 12 Rushing TDs, 10 Receptions, 168 Receiving Yards
Noteworthy Statistical Rankings
Tied for most Sacks in the State, Top 25 in Total Tackles
Team Record
8-0 Overall