SD All-State FBall-BBall Dudes

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">PHD is looking at South Dakota 9AA and 11B All-State Football Players in this piece.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A handful of basketball teams tip off tonight in game 1 of the season. Before that happens, let's take a quick look at the gridiron.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">This is a shout-out and a way to recognize multisport athletes in South Dakota</span>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">The guys in this article made All-State in football but are also dues on the basketball court….</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"800"}}} --> <p style="font-style:italic;font-weight:800">Congrats on making All-State in football and best of luck in the hoops season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1399487,"width":"482px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SD-1.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SD-1.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1399487" style="width:482px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">9AA &amp; 11B All-State Football Players</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1832544' first='Trevor' last='Heinz'] (2024) 5'11" Ipswich</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FOOTBALL:</strong> All-State WR. 4-5 record. 760 receiving yards with 10 TD's.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BASKETBALL:</strong> An eye-opening athlete who plays his heart out, produces points from in &amp; out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1414922' first='Evan' last='Stormo'] (2025) 6'3" Hamlin</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FOOTBALL:</strong> All-State WR. 9-2 record. 359 receiving yards for 5 TD's &amp; 238 rushing yards for 4 TD's. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BASKETBALL:</strong> Helped the Chargers take 3rd at State, 2-way baller, lock-up on D &amp; a talented scorer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1673295' first='Carson' last='Griffith'] (2024) 6'5" Elkton-Lake Benton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FOOTBALL:</strong> All-State TE. 8-2 record. 32 receptions for 491 yards, and 3 TD's. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BASKETBALL:</strong> Excellent leader, produces on the block &amp; perimeter, all-around player, big year coming.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1503843' first='Luke' last='Koepsell'] (2025) 6'5" Howard</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FOOTBALL:</strong> All-State DL.10-2 record. Runner-up at State. 75 tackles &amp; 9 TD's. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BASKETBALL:</strong> Solid #'s last season w/ 13.7 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 3.5 apg, gifted lefty, true multisport athlete.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1687635' first='Blake' last='Leiferman'] (2024) 6'6" Kimball-White Lake</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FOOTBALL:</strong> All-State DL. 4-6 record. 88 tackles, 74 solo, 4 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BASKETBALL:</strong> D1 athlete, dominant inside the paint, strong as a jackrabbit, smooth J from outside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2257316' first='Taiden' last='Hoyer'] (2024) 6'2" Howard</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FOOTBALL:</strong> All-State DB. 10-2 record. Runner-Up at State. 46 tackles &amp; 6 INT's.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BASKETBALL:</strong> <em> </em>7.6 ppg &amp; 3.0 rpg last year, is a major athlete, well help space the floor &amp; keep D honest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1625191' first='Easton' last='Neuendorf'] (2025) 5'11" Hamlin</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FOOTBALL:</strong> All-State Special Teams. 9-2 record. Excellent on kickoffs and as an accurate placekicker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BASKETBALL:</strong> 13.5 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 5.2 apg &amp; All-State, 3rd at State, elite vision/skills, makes others better.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2049883' first='Brayden' last='Sumption'] (2024) 5'11" Leola-Frederick</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FOOTBALL:</strong> All-State Special Teams. Standout punter &amp; returner. Threw &amp; ran for a large number of yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BASKETBALL:</strong> Very quick ATH, creator for himself &amp; others, improved over summer, breakout year ahead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1331228' first='Tyson' last='Stevenson'] (2024) 6'2" Hamlin</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FOOTBALL:</strong> Honorable Mention All-State. 9-2 record.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BASKETBALL:</strong> 14.3 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 2.3 apg &amp; All-State, 3rd place at State, gamer, skilled, smart, playmaker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1558204' first='Zac' last='Van Meeteren'] (2025) 6'6" Hamlin </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FOOTBALL:</strong> Honorable Mention All-State. 9-2 record.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BASKETBALL:</strong> 6.8 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 1.5 apg, #'s will go up, 3rd place at State, definitely a next-level athlete.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2275397' first='Brodi' last='Sundall'] (2024) 6'0" Wall</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FOOTBALL:</strong> Honorable Mention All-State. 8-2 record.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BASKETBALL:</strong> Noteworthy #'s at 14.9 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 1.9 apg, 2 spg, high IQ, salty on D, dangerous scorer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2075251' first='Boden' last='Schiller'] (2024) 6'3" Sioux Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FOOTBALL:</strong> All-State QB. 9-1 record. 955 rushing yds, 18 TD's, 577 passing yds &amp; 8 TD's.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BASKETBALL:</strong> Will stick out w/ his physicality/athleticism. A true difference-maker on the defensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1266229' first='Hudsyn' last='Ruesink'] (2024) 6'5" Sioux Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FOOTBALL:</strong> All-State TE/FB. 9-1 record. Top-notch blocker, also caught 4 TD's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BASKETBALL:</strong> Look up "TOUGH" &amp; you will find a pic of Ruesink. Works hard on the glass &amp; D, physical.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1876892' first='Aiden' last='Barfuss'] (2024) 6'0" Winner</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FOOTBALL:</strong> All-State RB. 10-1 record. 1,154 rushing yards, 8.9 ypc, 18 TD's.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BASKETBALL:</strong> Put up quality #'s last year w/ 11.1 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 3.9 APG, those will go up, a strong slasher.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1394428' first='Camron' last='Maciejewski'] (2024) 6'2" Hot Springs</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FOOTBALL:</strong> All-State RB. 11-1 record. State Champion. 1,588 rushing yds, 11.7 ypc, 25 TD's, caught 3 TD's.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BASKETBALL:</strong> Next-level athleticism, helped lead the Bison to State Tourney last year, fluid shooter from deep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1489781' first='Garrett' last='Merkley'] (2024) 6'1" Elk Point-Jefferson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FOOTBALL:</strong> All-State WR. 10-2 record. Runner-Up at State. 23 catches, 315 yds w/ 3 TD's, 477 rushing yds, 8 TD's.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BASKETBALL:</strong> 2-way player, puts up points from deep &amp; off dribble, all-around player, great athlete.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2276525' first='Robbie' last='Begalka'] (2024) 6'1" Deuel</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FOOTBALL:</strong> All-State OL. 9-1 record. 35 pancake blocks, helped the Cards rush for a ton of yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BASKETBALL:</strong> Likely the strongest basketball player in South Dakota. He will bring the Cards toughness &amp; grit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1336177' first='Evan' last='Fornia'] (2024) 6'6" Elk Point-Jefferson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FOOTBALL:</strong> All-State DL. 10-2 record. Runner-Up at State. 39.5 tackles with 5.5 TFL's.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BASKETBALL:</strong> Long/strong, does good work on the block, can hit outside J's, expect him to avg 10+ &amp; 10+.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1263163' first='Shawn' last='Hammerbeck'] (2025) 6'7" Winner</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FOOTBALL:</strong> All-State DL. 10-1 record. Monster on the gridiron, has the strength &amp; size to be a D1 prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BASKETBALL:</strong> Imposing/dominant low post, powerful finisher, as physical as they come, double-double baller </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1625215' first='Trey' last='Maaland'] (2024) 6'1 Deuel</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FOOTBALL:</strong> All-State DB. 9-1 record. 37 tackles, 6 INT's &amp; a Pick6.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BASKETBALL:</strong> 13.4 ppg 3.8 rpg 2.8 apg 2.7 spg, major stat stuffer who is always making plays around the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1356552' first='Blake' last='Larson'] (2024) 5'10" Wessington Springs</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FOOTBALL:</strong> All-State DB. 7-2 record. 47 tackles along with 2 INT's.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BASKETBALL:</strong> A lockdown defender, leaves it all on the court. Makes plays w/ quickness, creates O off dribble. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1575041' first='Aiden' last='Fisher'] (2025) 5'11 Aberdeen Roncalli </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FOOTBALL:</strong> All-State DB. 7-3 record. 60 tackles &amp; 4 INT's. Also a talented player on O as WR &amp; QB.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BASKETBALL:</strong> Skilled CG, scoring #'s will increase along w/ playmaking. Hits from deep/scores at the rim. Tough D.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1652873,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/All-State-crop-702x461-1667513094-crop-701x461-1667786786.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/All-State-crop-702x461-1667513094-crop-701x461-1667786786.jpeg?w=700" alt="" class="wp-image-1652873" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->