Multisport Athletes: East Side Football Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Football season is well underway across North Dakota, and the gridiron is already giving us plenty to talk about. Here at Prep Hoops Dakotas, we love highlighting multisport athletes—guys who compete year-round and bring the same toughness, athleticism, and competitive edge from the hardwood to the football field and back again. With the season rolling along, we wanted to take a closer look at some of the East Side athletes making their presence felt early this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below, we'll highlight their impressive stars on the football field while also taking a quick look at what makes each player intriguing on the basketball court. These are true multisport athletes who put in the work throughout the year and continue to find ways to impact the game, no matter the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>With that said, let's take a look at some of the AAA and AA East Side football standouts who are making noise this fall and bringing plenty of athleticism to both the gridiron and the hardwood.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"1000"}}} --> <p style="font-style:italic;font-weight:1000">Good luck to all of the athletes as the games roll on!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Multisport Standout Athletes</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100"><em>*Stats come from before 9/11/26, only the first 2 weeks of the season</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1484338"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa476d89b11e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Football</span>: 2-0 record and ranked #1 in AA. On offense, Bakko has 5 catches for 83 yards, and has 2 receiving TD's. On defense, Brooks has 10 tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 interception, and once defensive TD. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Basketball</span>: Arguably the top dunker in North Dakota and likely the worst matchup, looks like a PF, but has the skills &amp; smarts of a PG, two-way menace, do-it-all baller &amp; makes it look good</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2489407"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa476d89b17e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Football</span>: 1-1 record. The young QB has thrown for 426 yards while going 26/38 at 63.16 completion percentage. Martin has 6 passing TD's.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Basketball</span>: Mature beyond his years, good things happen when Martin attacks, major shooting threat, not afraid of big moments, extended range, deadly off the catch and bounce</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1651914"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa476d89b1c4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Football</span>: 1-1 record. The long and athletic WR has 7 receptions for 173 yards and has 1 TD.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Basketball</span>: Left-hander and a mismatch problem because of his size and mobility, Holland is at his best when he is attacking downhill and getting two-feet in the paint, also an active rebounder </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2339217"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa476d89b207"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Football</span>: 0-2 record but is putting up impressive numbers at the QB spot. Gilby has thrown for 401 yards while going 24/44 with 3 Touchdown. Jack has also rushed for 361 yards on 59 attempts and has 6 TD's.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Basketball</span>: Easily one of the elite guards in Class A, advanced athleticism &amp; strength, three-level scorer with a deep offensive bag, impressive leaper &amp; finisher, a playmaker &amp; competitor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3704523"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa476d89b247"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Football</span>: 2-0 record and ranked #1 in AA. 18/33 as the signal-caller and gun-slinger, 289 yards passing, and 3 TD's. Jackson also has 5 rushes for 34 yards, and a rushing TD.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Basketball</span>: He will be ready for a breakout season &amp; Jackson should have plenty of confidence, a capable shooter/ball-handler/passer, solid defender and all-around player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2573820"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa476d89b285"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Football</span>: 2-0 and ranked #4 in AAA. Jacob is putting up wild numbers as a dual-threat QB and will likely lead AAA in touchdowns. 51/77 passing for 608 yards, and 6 TD's. 42 rushes for 155 yards and 5 TD's.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Basketball</span>: Perkerewicz is a high-octane and dynamic athlete, creative in transition, aggressive slasher, puts pressure on the defense, Jacob will stuff the stat sheet this winter for the Deacons</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2237758"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa476d89b2cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Football</span>: 0-2 record. Max has shown big-play ability. He has 4 receptions for 128 yards, and 2 TD's. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Basketball</span>: A hard-working glue guy who will have the chance to carve out a role this winter, Mannausau is a quality athlete who moves very well, hustler who hoops with high energy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1543337"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa476d89b32b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Football</span>: 2-0 and ranked #4 in AAA. Michael is a talented two-way player for the Deacons. 11 catches for 111 yards. He leads the defense with 24 tackles and 2 interceptions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Basketball</span>: A lead guard who should have the ball in his hands early and often, clear court vision, passes the rock well and he gets after the boards, has a well-rounded game as a PG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1539676"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa476d89b38c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Football</span>: 0-2 record. 19/46 throwing the ball for 425 yards and 3 TD's. 18 rushes for 52 yards and 2 TD's.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Basketball</span>: Strong and well-put-together athlete, serious mismatch problem with the ability to do good work inside and out, Reese has big-game scoring ability, puts up points in a hurry</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2412050"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa476d89b3e8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Football</span>: 0-2 record. The strong, physical, and talented Knudsen has 11 catches for 189 yards, and 2 receiving touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Basketball</span>: One of the strongest &amp; toughest forwards in Class AA, full-contact &amp; scrappy player, will do the dirty work, but can also put up Double-Double #'s, as physical as they come</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3651305,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/northdakotapic.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/northdakotapic.jpeg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-3651305" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->