Section Championship- Special Teams Players of the Week (2014)

As the playoffs reach the Section Championship rounds, it's always fun to see what teams continue to stay strong, and what teams make surprise upsets. Last week all remaining Minnesota teams were playing for a berth at State Tournament. There were a lot of tight games and a few over time wins. One kicker in particular had a big game for his team Stuart Hamann of Lakeville North (Class 6A) spent a lot of time on the field. He hit 2 for 2 on PATs, but hit 4 field goals of 28, 24, 20 and 27 yards for a total of 14 points for his team.   On top of that, he had 2 interceptions and returned one of them for a 66 yard touchdown! 4 Field Goals also ties a state record for number of field goals made in a game.  Lakeville North is having a great season and is currently 9-1 entering the state tournament!  Good luck in your state playoff run.

Hamann attempting a Field Goal

Top Minnesota High School Specialists
Top Kicker 

• Stuart Hamann- Lakeville North- 2 for 2 PATs & 4 for 4 FGs of 28, 24, 20 and 27 yards- 2 INTs and 1 returned for a 66 yard TD- 14 points kicking but 20 points total.

Honorable Mention

• Sam Peters- DeLaSalle- 10 for 10 PATs- 10 points
• Grant Ryerse- East Ridge HS- 2 for 2 PATs and 2 Field Goals of 24 & 38 yards- 8 points
• Tyler Hanson- Prior Lake HS- 2 for 2 PATs and 2 Field Goals of 26 & 30 yards- 8 points
• Ryan Murray- Bloomington Jefferson HS- 5 for 7 PATs and 1 Field Goal for 29 yards- 8 points
• Jack Kneeland- Holy Angels- 4 for 4 and 1 Field Goal of 32 yards- 7 points
• Alex Trana- Rosemount HS- 7 for 7 PATs- 7 points
• Marcus Hahn- Hutchinson HS- 7 for 7 PATs- 7 points

Edelstein punts and kicks for Eagan

Top Punter

• Josh Edelstein- Eagan HS- 6 punts for 261 total yards and a 43.5 yard average

Honorable Mention  

• Brett Shepley- Burnsville HS- 5 punts for 204 total yards and a 40.8 yard average
• Tony Sieve- Adrian HS- 4 punts for 159 total yards and a 39.8 yard average
• AJ Laudet- Stillwater HS- 3 punts for 119 total yards and a 39.7 yard average
• Tommy McDonald- Northfield HS- 5 punts for 197 total yards and a 39.4 yard average

Alexi continues to have a strong season leading the MIAC in kicking.

Top Collegiate Specialist

• Alexi Johnson- St John's University- 3 for 3 PATs and 1 Field Goals of 28 yards- 8 points  A

Congratulations to everyone! 

Chris Husby
Professional Kicking Coach and Owner
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