Ryan Murken

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Two of the premier small school programs in Eastern Iowa Regina and West Branch were each represented when the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association released its all-state football teams on Tuesday.

Regina and West Branch each had a pair of players named to the Class 1A team on Tuesday following successful seasons that included playoff victories.

Senior linemen Josh Gaffey and Aidan Udell were each third-team selections for Regina while senior lineman Drake Berry was a second team pick for West Branch and junior linebacker Andy Henson was a third-team selection for the Bears.

Gaffey and Udell were each third-team all-state picks for the second consecutive season.

A 6-foot-4, 230-pound lineman, Gaffey was named to the 1A third team as an offensive lineman after helping the Regals average 212 rushing yards, 361 total yards and better than 28 points per game.

Gaffey also had 35.5 tackles, which was third on the team, and six tackles for loss including three sacks.

The 5-foot-10, 195-pound Udell was a third-team pick as a defensive lineman following a season in which he led Regina with 66.5 tackles including 10.5 tackles for loss and three sacks from his defensive line spot while helping Regina to a 9-1 record and spot in the Class 1A second round.

Berry and Henson each earned all-state honors for the first time.

Berry was a second-team all-state pick as an offensive lineman after paving the way for West Branch to rush for 184 yards per game.
The 6-foot-3, 225-pound two-way starter also had 24.5 tackles including five tackles for loss and three sacks.

Henson was a third-team selection as a linebacker after making 42.5 tackles and leading the Bears with 11 tackles for loss.

The 6-foot-, 205-pound Henson had two sacks, recovered two fumbles and led West Branch with 1,320 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns to go with 12 receptions for 161 yards.

2021 Iowa Print Sports Writers Association All-State Football

Class 1A

First Team

Offense  

Quarterback – Jack Pettit, Sr., Van Meter

Running back/fullback – Cade Molyneux, Sr., Sigourney/Keota; Gavin Cornelison, Sr., ACGC; Dalten Van Pelt, Sr., Van Meter

Tight end/wide receiver – Caleb Holthaus, Jr., Waterloo Columbus; Brady Lynott, Jr., West Sioux; Griffin Greiner, Sr., Cardinal

Linemen – Zach Smithart, Sr., Sigourney/Keota; Easton Eledge, Sr., Underwood; Cale Jensen, Sr., Dike-New Hartford; Mario Duenas, Sr., West Sioux; Lincoln Olsen, Sr., Van Meter; Cael Hoing, Sr., ACGC

Kicker – Colten Clarahan, Sr., Sigourney/Keota

Utility – Dylan Wiggins, Jr., West Sioux

Defense

Linemen – Jason Koopman, Sr., Dyersville Beckman; Wil Textor, Jr., Dike-New Hartford; Braden Powers, Sr., Denver; Casey Trudo, Sr., Van Meter

Linebacker – Carson Hartz, Jr., Waterloo Columbus; Nick Reinicke, Jr., Dike-New Hartford; Ben Gilliland, Jr., Van Meter; Reese Moore, Sr., Van Meter

Defensive back – Cayden Gassman, Jr., Dyersville Beckman; Parker Adams, Sr., Dike-New Hartford; Blake Van Ballegooyen, Sr., West Sioux; Ganon Archer, Sr., Van Meter

Punter – Blake McAlister, Sr., South Central Calhoun

Returner – Cayden Jensen, Sr., ACGC

Utility – Cullen McShane, Sr., MFL Mar-Mac

Second Team

Offense  

Quarterback – Carter Gallagher, Sr., Waterloo Columbus

Running back/fullback – Joey Anderson, Sr., Underwood; Jerek Hall, Jr., Dike-New Hartford; Carter Bultman, Jr., West Sioux

Tight end/wide receiver – Scott Pearson, Sr., Underwood; Devon Kollasch, Sr., Dike-New Hartford; Aaden Schwiesow, Sr., West Sioux

Linemen – Brett Burlage, Jr., Dyersville Beckman; Aidan Schuster, Sr., Sigourney/Keota; Drake Berry, Sr., West Branch; Cameron Spina, Sr., Ridge View; Luke Koepke, Sr., Denver; Victor Gonzalez, Sr., ACGC

Kicker – Collin Brandt, Sr., Underwood

Utility – Alex Ravlin, Jr., Underwood

Defense

Linemen – Cade Streigle, Sr., Sigourney/Keota; Cal Wanninger, Sr., Carroll Kuemper; Kolton Luscombe, Jr., Ridge View; Mason Knipp, Soph., Waterloo Columbus

Linebacker – Elliot Naughton, Sr., Dyersville Beckman; Chase Berding, Sr., Central Springs; Nathan Graves, Sr., Dike-New Hartford; Korbin Barck, Sr., Van Meter

Defensive back – Levi Koopmans, Sr., West Sioux; Cade Harriman, Sr., Ridge View; Trevan Reiter, Sr., Denver; Caelen DeVault, Sr., Nodaway Valley

Punter – Brody Deitering, Sr., Ridge View

Returner – Levi Crawford, Sr., Sigourney/Keota

Utility – Reid Rumelhart, Sr., ACGC

Third Team

Offense  

Quarterback – Isaac Kacmarynski, Jr., Pella Christian

Running back/fullback – Nolan DeLong, Jr., Durant; Owen Huehnergarth, Sr., Dyersville Beckman; Jack Menster, Jr., Cascade

Tight end/wide receiver – Kyson Van Vugte, Sr., Western Christian; Ryan Walters, Jr., South Hardin; Eric Mulder, Sr., Pella Christian

Linemen – Josh Gaffey, Sr., Regina; Conner Reed, Sr., Sigourney/Keota; Tegan Carson, Sr., Central Decatur; Logan Beatty, Soph., Denver; Sean May, Soph., South Hardin

Kicker – Nolan Dall, Sr., Dike-New Hartford

Utility – Gabe McGeough, Sr., MFL-Mar Mac

Defense

Linemen – Aidan Udell, Sr., Regina; Joe Johnson, Jr., Aplington-Parkersburg; Payton Jacobe, Soph., ACGC; Avery Phillippi, Sr., Nodaway Valley

Linebacker – Andy Henson, Jr., West Branch; Tyler Schmitt, Sr., East Sac County; Shane Habben, Jr., Western Christian; Jack Clarahan, Jr., Sigourney/Keota

Defensive back – Kevin King, Sr., South Central Calhoun; Logan Cassady, Sr., Interstate 35; Mason Sheldahl, Sr., South Hardin; Carter Durflinger, Jr., Van Meter

Punter – Hunter Keller, Sr., West Central Valley

Returner – Caylor Hoffer, Sr., Denver

Utility – Waylen Butler, Sr., South Hardin

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