2021 Football Letter Winners

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GHS Football
Photo by Heather Abraham

Seniors: Dylan Kindt, Jayse Miller, Cadyn Ockenga, Adam Hulscher, Gabe Johnson, Tayson Swatek and Ryan Flanagan 

Juniors: Cooper Long, Hunter Abraham, Carson Clark, Matthew Gilberg, Dylan Jessen, Clay Lardy, Jaden Richter and Jenna Van Holland. 

Sophomores:  Blaine Trower, Michael Olson, and Rhett Kloth,  

Freshmen:  Cade Uhlich 

Stats:  Raegen Altman, Grace Hove, Anna Jones, Bryn Swatek, Adisynn Fink and Todd Fink. 

Managers:  Casen Smith, Cooper Smith, Benton Howe, Thor Zell, Colton Buchholz, Chase Costello and Collin Olson 

Post-Season Honors 

Big East All Conference:  Dylan Kindt, Dylan Jessen and Cooper Long 

Big East Honorable Mention:  Cadyn Ockenga, Jayse Miller and Ryan Flanagan 

Cornbelt All Conference:  Dylan Kindt, Dylan Jessen and Cooper Long

Cornbelt All Conference Honorable Mention:  Gabe Johnson and Hunter Abraham

Team Voted Awards: 

  • “Up and Comer” Award – Cade Uhlich 
  • Most Valuable Scout Team Player – Brock Bonte 
  • Most Valuable Special Teams Player – Jenna Van Holland 
  • Most Valuable Back/Receiver -  Cooper Long 
  • Most Valuable Offensive Lineman – Dylan Jessen 
  • Most Valuable Player -  Dylan Kindt 
  • Most Valuable Defensive Player – Dylan Kindt 
  • Most Improved Player – Carson Clark 
  • Most Valuable Junior Varsity Player – Michael Olson 
  • #1% Award – Cadyn Ockenga 

     

Academic All State (3.5 GPA or higher):  Ryan Flanagan, Cadyn Ockenga, Dylan Kindt, Mataya Trower, Samantha Shellum and Mya Long. 

Class 11B All State:  

Dylan Kindt, 12, Quarterback 

Cooper Long, 11, Wide Receiver 

Jenna VanHolland, 11, Special Teams (Kickers) 

South Dakota Football Coaches Association 9AA Assistant Coach of the Year:  Coach Tad Heitkamp 

Friend of Football Award – Bryce and Cherie Kindt 

ALSO: 

Here are some team and individual records that were set this year:

Individual Season Records 

Total Offense                                     2,995               Dylan Kindt                           2021     *New Record ...

Most Yards Gained Receiving         1,035               Cooper Long                         2021      *Previously held by Jacob Snyder, 886 yards - 2001

Most Yards Gained Passing             2,341               Dylan Kindt                           2021     *Previously held by Tyler Bruggeman, 1701 - 2001

Most Passes Thrown                         275                  Dylan Kindt                           2021     *Tyler Bruggeman, 247 - 2001

Most Completions                             163                  Dylan Kindt                           2021     *Tyler Bruggeman, 138 - 2001

Most Interceptions                            9                      Dylan Kindt                           2021     *Previously held by Tim Sylliaasen, 8 - 1990

PAT Percentage (min. 20)                92% (35-38)   Jenna  VanHolland               2021        *Previously held by Cody Erickson, 91% - 2018

Team Season Records 

Most Yards Passing                                      2,460                           2021       *Previous Record was 2001

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