State Quarterfinals- Special Teams Player of the Week

Wyatt Schmidt continues to be a name you hear about in the football world this season.  A senior at St Thomas Academy, Wyatt is having a great year as an all around athlete, but more notably a kicker. In the Minnesota State Quarterfinals, Wyatt contributed in their win against Elk River.  Wyatt was one of the leading scorers in kicking this week going 3 for 3 on PATs and Kicking a 23 yard field goal for a total of 6 points.  Wyatt earns our Special Teams Player of the Week honors for the Minnesota State Quarterfinals.  Congrats and good luck in the State Semi Finals!

Honorable Mention Specialists

1. Nick Bahls- Perham- 6 for 6 PATs- 6 points 
2. Brennan Lafeber- Hill Murray- 2 for 3 PATs and 1 Field Goal (32 yards)- 5 points
3. Hunter Cobb- Lakeville North- 2 for 3 PATs and 1 Field Goal (26 yards)- 5 points 
4. Daiton Johnson- New London- Spicer- 2 for 2 PATs and 1 Field Goal (23 yards)- 5 points
5. Clay Elmore- Wayzata- 5 for 5 PATs- 5 points

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Section Semifinal Playoffs- Special Teams Player of the Week

As the Minnesota State Section Semifinal Football games come to a close a number of kickers were huge contributors to their team's scoring.  This week Danny Laudet of Stillwater High School, had a big game and was selected as our Special Teams Player of the Week.

Laudet kicking in their new All Black uniforms

Danny converted all 5 of his extra points as well as connecting on 2 field goals of 34 and 42 yards for 11 points.  Danny is a well rounded kicker and handles all punts, kickoffs and field goals/PATs duties.  He has a huge leg and is a huge contributor to his team's success in the special teams game and with helping put his team's defense in great field position.

Laudet celebrating after kicking the game winning field goal.

Honorable Mention Performances:

1. Chad Anenson- Mayer Lutheran- 6 for 6 PATs and 1 for 1 Field Goals (32 yards)- 9 points
2. Paul Cheney- Apple Valley- 5 for 5 PATs and 1 for 1 Field Goals (32 yards)- 8 points
3. Clay Elmore- Wayzata- 6 for 6 PATs- 6 points
4. Hunter Cobb- Lakeville North- 6 for 7 PATs- 6 points
5. Isaac Aanerud- Rogers- 2 for 2 Field Goals (30 & 31 yards)- 6 points
6. Mitch Grupa- Rogers- 3 for 3 PATs and 1 for 1 Field Goals (21 yards)- 6 points
7. Brennan Lafeber- Hill Murray- 3 for 4 PATs and 1 for 1 Field Goals (27 yards)- 6 points

Congratulations!

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Week 7- Special Teams Players of the Week

In week 7 of the High School Football Season, we have our 2nd Co-Special Teams Players of the Week.  Reid Taubenheim was on FIRE and earned the honors again with a big performance.  He went 5 for 5 on PATs and 2 for 2 on Field Goals. His distances were 20 and 42 yards.  He kicked 4 of his 7 Kickoffs for touchbacks for 11 points on the night.  He even had an interception for his team  Congrats Reid!

Reid Taubenheim Kicking Off

Our other Co- Player of the week was Brennan Lafeber of Hill Murray.  He had almost equally impressive kicking numbers as Reid.  He went 5 for 5 on PATs and 2 for 2 on Field Goals of 28 & 25 yards, scoring 11 points.  Congrats to the both of you.  Keep up the good work and good luck the rest of the season!

Hill-Murray quarterback Zach LaValle (11) congratulates kicker Brennan Lafeber after one of his two field goals and three extra points in the Pioneers' 27-7 victory over North St. Paul at Hill-Murray High School in Maplewood on Friday. (Photo Special to Pioneer Press: Chris Kelleher from www.twincities.com)

Honorable Mention Specialists

1. Jake Elliott- Lyons Township High School (IL)- 2 for 2 PATs, 2 for 2 FGs (40 & 38 yards)- 8 points
2. Stephen Yaffe- Carrollwood Day School (MN)- Freshman-  8 for 8 PAT- School Record- 8 points
3. Zach Wright- Blaine- 5 for 5 PATs and 1 for 1 FGs (32 yards)- 8 points
4. Eric Tusa- Prior Lake- 2 for 3 PATs and 2 for 3 on FGs (34 & 38 yards)- 8 points
5. Ryan Weinmann- Irondale- 8 for 10 on PATs- 8 points

Notable Performances & Recognition

1. Alex Dequaine (St Francis) & Nate Seward (Orono)-  It's often times tough to find great long snappers in high school, but both Alex and Nate snapped perfectly for their team's big wins!

Nate Seward snapping for Orono

Thank you.

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