Secton Playoffs Round 1- Special Teams Players of the Week

The Playoffs have started here in Minnesota.  Last Tuesday were the first round games of the Section playoffs.   Most of Minnesota's teams played and there were a lot of high scoring games. Paul Cheney of Apple Valley High School contributed in many elements of Apple Valley's big win over St Louis Park.  Paul Cheney not only is the team's kicker and punter, but he's a big contributor on defense.  As a specialist, he kicked 6 for 6 on PATs and went 1 for 1 on field goals with a 34 yard field goal for a total of 9 points.  He also had 8 tackles, 2 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles on defense. For his accomplishments, he earned our Section Playoffs Round 1 Special Teams Player of the Week honors.  Congratulations!

Paul Cheney

Top Minnesota High School Specialists Top Kicker

• Paul Cheney- Apple Valley- 6 for 6 PATs and 1 Field Goal (34 yards).- 9 points
  

Honorable Mention

• Alex Wasleske- Bloomington Kennedy- 8 for 8 PATs- 8 points
• Hobet Diaz- Pelican Rapids- 7 for 7 PATs- 7 points
• Ben Warneke- Pine Island- 7 for 8 PATs- 7 points
• Austin Larson- Elk River- 7 for 9 PATs- 7 points

 

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Top Punter 

• Ismael Mahir- Irondale- 4 punts for 155 yards for a 38.8 yard average.

Honorable Mention

• Alec Engler- Minneota/Lincoln HI- 2 punts for 69 yards and a 34.5 yard average.
• Blake Addison- St Cloud Cathedral- 4 punts for 137 yards and a 34.2 yard average.

Coach Husby also has helped train a number of specialists that live outside of MN.  We'd like to recognize those student's top performances.
This week we had a number of outstanding performances that we had to recognize. 

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Top Out-Of-State Specialist of the Week

• Cameron Hausman- New Richmond High School (WI)- 2 for 2 PATs and 1 Game Winning Field Goal of 19 yards.  He also had 2 punts for 68 yards and a 34 yard average.- 5 points

Congratulations to everyone!

Chris Husby
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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!

Chris Husby
Professional Kicking Coach and Owner
Special Teams Football Academy
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