Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Two players, head coach from H-M-S earn special awards
Members of the H-M-S football team salute the crowd after defeating Okoboji 28-0 on Aug. 28 at Peterson Field.
Tyler Horkey was recognized as District 1's head coach of the year.
Quarterback Kooper Ebel was named the district's offensive MVP.
Lance Berends locked down the all-district lineman award this fall.
After one of the more successful seasons in program history, the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn football team has earned several postseason honors.
Ten H-M-S players were named to the 2020 Class A District 1 all-district team. The six players named to the first team are seniors Gabe Bronstad, DJ Doyle and Kayl Jacobsma, junior Connor Dodd and sophomores Lance Berends and Kooper Ebel. Junior Jesse Garcia and senior Dawson Schiphoff were named to the all-district second team, and senior Noah Adams and sophomore Travis Kamradt are honorable mention.
Adams, Doyle, Ebel, Jacobsma and Schiphoff are repeat selections.
Two H-M-S players also received special district recognition.
Kooper Ebel was named the district's offensive MVP. The Hawk quarterback led the district in rushing yards, rushing touchdowns, total touchdowns and 2-point conversions, was second in all-purpose yards and rushing attempts, and was third in passing yards and fourth in passing TDs.
Lance Berends was tabbed as the all-district lineman. He led District 1 in total tackles, sacks and tackles for loss, and was second in solo tackles.
In addition, Tyler Horkey was recognized as District 1's head coach of the year. In his fifth season at H-M-S, Horkey guided the program to a 4-1 district record which was tied with South O'Brien.
This year's all-district selections are listed by school and grade. Selected players are not listed by position.
FIRST TEAM
South O'Brien: Wilson Millan-Herrera, 12; Jarome Jackson, 12; Micah Davis, 12; Reid Nelson, 12; Wyatt Harper, 12; Carter Wohlert, 11.
H-M-S: Kooper Ebel, 10; DJ Doyle, 12; Connor Dodd, 11; Kayl Jacobsma, 12; Lance Berends, 10; Gabe Bronstad, 12.
Lawton-Bronson: Zach Verzani, 12; Hayden Dahlhauser, 12; Adam Fillipi, 12; Matthew Peters, 11; Jacob Rader, 12.
Gehlen Catholic: Derek Von Arb, 12; Tyrell Klein, 12; Mitchell Augustine, 11; Keaten Bonderson, 10.
Akron-Westfield: Cade Walkingstick, 11; Lane Kenny, 10; Tyson Fairbanks, 11.
MMCRU: Brenin Stodden, 11; Preston Astidias, 11.
SECOND TEAM
South O'Brien: Jett Keith, 12; Mason Warnke, 12.
H-M-S: Jesse Garcia, 11; Dawson Schiphoff, 12.
Lawton-Bronson: Connor Smith, 12; Aziah Ashley, 11.
Gehlen Catholic: Dylan Lehmann, 11; Evan Steeg, 10.
Akron-Westfield: Sam Mullinix, 12; Tanner Derochie, 12.
MMCRU: KC Nicks, 10; Braeden Kamphoff, 12.
HONORABLE MENTION
South O'Brien: Jake Wallin, 10; Jacob Van Lith, 10.
H-M-S: Noah Adams, 12; Travis Kamradt, 10.
Lawton-Bronson: Chayton Rowe, 11; Blake Gant, 11.
Gehlen Catholic: Yahir Vanegas, 11; Zach Kraft, 12.
Akron-Westfield: Kaden Hebert, 12; Haden McMahon, 11.
MMCRU: Tyler Frederes, 12; Cade Pepper, 12.
SPECIAL HONORS
Offensive MVP: Kooper Ebel, H-M-S.
Defensive MVP: Zach Verzani, Lawton-Bronson.
Punter: Traegen Kramer, Gehlen Catholic.
Kicker: Brenin Stodden, MMCRU.
Lineman: Lance Berends, H-M-S.
Head Coach: Tyler Horkey, H-M-S.
Assistant Offensive Coach: Matthew Wright, Lawton-Bronson.
Assistant Defensive Coach: Tanner Petersen, South O'Brien.
CLASS A DISTRICT 1 FINAL STANDINGS
Team District Overall
South O'Brien 4-1 6-4
H-M-S 4-1 7-3
Lawton-Bronson 3-1 5-3
Gehlen Catholic 2-2 3-5
Akron-Westfield 1-4 2-6
MMCRU 0-5 1-7
