VERMILLION, S.D. – After helping capture the school’s first football championship in 23 years, Bon Homme has placed a class-high four players on the Class 9AA all-state team, as selected by the South Dakota Football Coaches Association. Senior John Kubal (defensive end), junior Josh Crownover (linebacker) and senior Joey Slama (defensive back). In addition, junior Cole Bares was recognized at offensive guard.State runner-up Kimball-White Lake had three players selected.
Offense
Quarterback: Trey King, Irene-Wakonda (Sr., 6-2, 205)
Fullback: J.J. Beck, Gregory (Sr., 6-0, 190)
Running Back: DeVante Luellman, Wolsey-Wessington (Sr., 5-6, 190)
Running Back: Gavin Holland, Arlington-Lake Preston (Jr., 5-8, 190)
Wide Receiver: Caleb Stukel, Gregory (Sr., 5-8, 160)
Wide Receiver: Brannon McDonald, Irene-Wakonda (Sr., 6-0, 165)
Tight End: Drew Blosmo, Garretson (Sr., 6-1, 190)
Guard: Bo Donald, Kimball-White Lake (Sr., 6-7, 300)
Center: Dakota Johnson, Garretson (Sr., 5-10, 285)
Defense
Tackle: Tyler Resick, Kimball-White Lake (Sr., 6-1, 230)
Tackle: Jharett Bloomenrader, Miller/Highmore-Harrold (Sr., 6-5, 240)
End: Tristen Bent, Webster Area (Sr., 6-1, 210)
Linebacker: Sam Muston, Baltic (Sr., 6-1, 195)
Linebacker: Tyler Murray, Gregory (Sr., 5-8, 175)
Linebacker: Steven Leggett, Irene-Wakonda (Sr., 5-10, 163)
Defensive Back: Lynden Williams, Wolsey-Wessington (Sr., 6-2, 200)
Special Teams
Kicker: Clayton Kurtz, Webster Area (Sr., 5-10, 160)
Punter: Karst Hunter, Miller/Highmore-Harrold (Sr., 6-4, 205)
Long Snapper: Brennan Mudder, Garretson (Sr., 6-0, 180)
Special Teams Player: Carter Fredericksen, Kimball-White Lake (Sr., 5-9, 155)
Honorable Mention
Devon Heuer, Arlington-Lake Preston; Tyler Jensen, Arlington-Lake Preston; Beau Rothschadl, Bon Homme; Matt Amdahl, Dakota Hills; Carter Hoffman, Deuel; Cory Bryan, Garretson; Cody Erickson, Garretson; Isaiah Robinson, Garretson; Connor Bawdon, Hamlin; Nash Grantham, Hamlin; Justin Becker, Kimball-White Lake; Javen Holan, Kimball-White Lake; Carson Kunz, North Border; Colby Olson, Parker; Slayton Neugebauer, Parkston; Shane Andersen, Viborg-Hurley; Coby Reetz, Webster Area; Brevon Hooks, Wolsey-Wessington