Tom Mahoney Scholarship - Christian Rodriguez - Waseca High School “Football has guided me to figure out what it takes to achieve success in life. From the beginning of high school I was taught by my coaches around me that in order to get better at football I needed to fully focus on improvement on the field, in the weight room, during the offseason, and in everything else like academics as well. Ever since I’ve taken the advice from those mentors I’ve been able to truly succeed in all involvement and I credit that to the sport itself.”

Don Swanson Scholarship - Matthew Rockwell - Columbia Heights High School “Not everything in life is going to be pretty and football has set me up to be able to adapt and find a way to be successful and push others alongside myself to meet a level they might not have been able to on their own. Looking at it, football is like an older brother to me. Not only has football taught me lessons, it has also provided me with life long relationships that I can count on to be there for me whenever I need them.”

Les Dreschsel Scholarship - Ethan Klimek - Nevis High School “I have learned how to build strong relationships with people through my teammates and coaches. Attention to detail was learned through countless hours of practice and film study with my coaches and teammates, a skill which also allows me to succeed in the classroom. My time spent playing football impacted my own life in a positive way, as well as the lives of others. I will take what I have learned from playing this amazing game and apply it in a positive way for the rest of my life.”

David Nigon Scholarship - Benjamin Kopetzki - Andover High School “Football impacted me in so many ways beyond just what I learned on the field. More than anything I had a ton of fun playing football. Playing under the lights with my best friends will forever be one of my favorite places to be. I looked forward to practice everyday and was devastated when my career ended. The biggest way football impacted me was showing that if you work hard for something you can accomplish it.”

Al Siegle Scholarship - Corby Kern - Verndale High School “Although, there is one way that football has impacted my life more than I could have ever expected and that is the sense of family. Playing football for my senior year here as a Verndale Pirate has shown me how my teammates and friends have turned into my true family. Win or lose, I would rather play with these select men that have now become a piece of my life forever.”

Andy Nelson Scholarship - Nathaniel Gustafson - Ortonville High School “Football has taught me several lessons. At the core of these lessons are how to lead, how to remain resilient when the going gets tough, and finally how to be completely dedicated to reaching my goals.” “Although the end goal will not be a Friday victory, the things I have learned from football will help me as I pursue success in something new. Leadership, resiliency, and dedication will all benefit me as I continue my academic career in college this fall.”

Steve Sillianoff Scholarship - Braden Mohr - Farmington High School “I also appreciate the friendships I have built through the game of football because I know they will last forever. My teammates became my brothers, my best friends. They were the people I could count on in the hardest times and were always by my side during the best of times too. Football created a bond stronger than just the game and for that I am forever grateful. Football taught me more than I could have ever imagined, and I can’t wait to start my next chapter to learn and grow even more.”

Dave Hylla Scholarship - Rhett Mundt - Deer River High School “I first played football when I was in fourth grade. Now after nine years, it has given me so many good memories. As well as made me a better person. During the season, I was able to lead my team through the leadership skills I had gained throughout the previous seasons. Another secondary positive effect from football is that it is helping me even after high school.”

Bob Peterson Scholarship - Brady Johnson - St. Francis High School “I learned how to manage my time outside of football by maintaining good grades and being responsible for my home expectations. Football showed me the power of positive peer encouragement. Younger students in our community watch how I act, and I made sure to show them a positive leader to look up to. I encourage others to be better by modeling positive and humble actions. Also, I represent not only my school, but the whole community of St. Francis.”

Dale Scholl Scholarship - Jackson Koehl - Hancock High School “Since I started playing in fourth grade, football has not only taught me many athletic and strength skills but also life lessons like teamwork, leadership, taking responsibility, perseverance, and discipline.” “Hancock football is based on the two things all athletes can control: attitude and effort. If a person’s attitude is always good and they always give 100 percent of their effort, great things happen.”

Warren Olson Scholarship - Samuel Musungu - Andover High School “In many ways, football has helped me prepare for the future. It has aided me in developing a positive understanding of teamwork. Being on a team has improved my ability to collaborate with others to achieve a common goal, whether in a drill or a game. Football has also improved my communication skills. Not only as a player, but also as a person and a friend, I've learned to communicate more effectively with others.”

Jim Gustafson Scholarship - Ryan Retzer - Belle Plaine High School “The impact that football has had on my determination and will when things get hard is prominent. Football has taught me to be the man I am today through being respectful to others, always going the extra mile when doing something or helping others, responsibility, and leading others by example. The biggest take away from football is my motto, grit which is doing the right thing when nobody's watching.”

John Gross Scholarship - Wyatt McCabe - Watertown-Mayer High School “After these 4 years of playing football for Watertown-Mayer, this game taught me that it’s more about the work I am willing to put in when facing adversity than anything else. I know football has prepared me to handle whatever life decides to throw my way. That’s why football is more than just a game, it’s a way of life.”

Jim Simser Scholarship - Ryan Bengtson - Becker High School “Football has had a massive impact on my life in many ways. It has taught me many life skills and characteristics of a good leader.” “Football has taught me to have a great work ethic and give my all to every workout and practice. This is a skill that will suit me well throughout my whole life, including when I have a job in the future. My boss will appreciate having an employee that is committed to doing a great job.”

Ron Scott Scholarship - Cole Hentges - Sartell High School “Football has developed my work ethic which has helped immensely in other areas of my life. I grew up watching young men play this amazing game and followed their example.” “Football has made me a role model not only for my teammates, but also for the middle schoolers, as well as athletes in our youth football program. I try to be the best role model I can be for them and that’s made me a better player but most importantly, a better person.”

Dick Walker Scholarship - Tayte Lacy - Albany High School “I was introduced to the game of football before I was one-year-old, as my parents would bring me down to Granite Falls on Friday nights, where we were able to watch my grandpa, Dave Brokke, finish up his high school hall of fame coaching career in 2005.” “I love talking football, preparing my body for football season, playing football, and reliving my favorite football memories with my family and friends. Football brings people together both on and off the field, and I am forever grateful for the opportunities that football has given me.

Tom Mahoney Scholarship: Rylan Behnke (Murray County Central)

Don Swanson Scholarship: Daniel Avre (Minneapolis South)

Les Drechsel Scholarship: Trey Feeney (Moorhead)

David Nigon Scholarship: Adam Shaw (Hancock)

Al Siegle Scholarship: Jack Novak (New London-Spicer)

Andy Nelson Scholarship: Drew Sagedahl (BOLD)

Steve Sillianoff Scholarship: Derek Ashland (Lakeville South)

Dave Hylla Scholarship: Alex Mcphee (Proctor)

Bob Peterson Scholarship: Beau Burk (Ogilvie)

Dale Scholl Scholarship: Connor Josephson (Redwood Valley)

Warren Olson Scholarship: Grant Sussner (Chaska)

Jim Gustafson Scholarship: Marcus Hansen (Waseca)

John Gross Scholarship: Carter Johnson (Redwood Valley)

Jim Simser Scholarship: Ryan Rasmussen (Delano)

Ron Scott Scholarship: Isaac Collier (LeRoy-Ostrander)

Dick Walker Scholarship: Tyson Michels (Litchfield)

Tom Mahoney Scholarship Winner: Blake Wendland - Waseca

Don Swanson Scholarship Winner: Elliot Ische - Minnetonka

Les Dreschsel Scholarship Winner: Parker Schelske - Zimmerman

David Nigon Scholarship Winner: Noah Link - Champlin Park

Al Siegle Scholarship Winner: Justin Azure - Waseca

Andy Nelson Scholarship Winner: Parker Boe - Triton

Steve Silianoff Scholarship Winner: Matthew Muetzel - Mahtomedi

Dave Hylla Scholarship Winner: Jake Breitbach – Robbinsdale Armstrong

Tom Mahoney (Fairmont) Scholarship Winner: Garret Raymon- Hills Beaver-Creek

Don Swanson (MPLS Henry) Scholarship Winner:  Josiah Lossow- Mpls South

Les Dreschsel (Ada) Scholarship Winner: Hunter Gonnerman- Benson

David Nigon (TG) Scholarship Winner: Ethan Rice- STMA

Al Siegle (Pelican Rapids) Scholarship Winner: Hayden Christensen- Pelican Rapids

Andy Nelson (Lake Benton) Scholarship Winner:  Nick VanErp- Battle Lake

Steve Silianoff (South St. Paul) Scholarship Winner: Zach Cowley- Stillwater

Dave Hylla (Proctor) Scholarship Winner: Chase Liestman- Litchfield

Bob Peterson (Esko) Scholarship Winner: JacksonWeninger- Verndale

Dale Scholl (Redwood ) Scholarship Winner: Hayden Tersteeg- BOLD

Warren Olson (Brooklyn Center) Scholarship Winner: Kellen Weibel- Cambridge-Isanti

Jim Gustafson (Albert Lea) Scholarship Winner: Ben Graupman- Lake Crystal-WM

John Gross (Medford) Scholarship Winner: Seth Peterson- Blooming Prairie

Jim Simser (Fairmont) Scholarship Winner: Nathaniel Hausladen- Lester Prairie

Ron Scott (Coon Rapids) Scholarship Winner: Jason Kaul- Blaine

Dick Walker (Richfield) Scholarship Winner: Garrett Shumski- Mankato West

Ron Stolski (Brainerd) Scholarship Winner: Romis Whitford- LaCrescent

Ken Baumann (Mahnomen) Scholarship Winner: Josh Anderson- Litchfield

Doug Torgerson (Grove City) Scholarship Winner: Isaak Knutson- Triton

Tom Mahoney (Fairmont) Scholarship Winner: Brent Robley- Caledonia

Don Swanson (MPLS Henry) Scholarship Winner: Matthew Cunningham- Cretin D-H

Les Dreschsel (Ada) Scholarship Winner: Stoene Spilde- Stephen-Argyle

David Nigon (TG) Scholarship Winner: Jacob Koltes- Albany

Al Siegle (Pelican Rapids) Scholarship Winner: Jay Nielsen- Detroit Lakes

Andy Nelson (Lake Benton) Scholarship Winner: Peyton Mortenson- Lac Qui Parle Valley

Steve Silianoff (South St. Paul) Scholarship Winner: Ben Leiran- Eagan

Dave Hylla (Proctor) Scholarship Winner: Ethan Youso- Virginia

Bob Peterson (Esko) Scholarship Winner: Beau Sanford- Crosby-Ironton

Dale Scholl (Redwood ) Scholarship Winner: Mitchell Irlbeck- Redwood Valley

Warren Olson (Brooklyn Center) Scholarship Winner: Paul Lemke- Glencoe-Silver Lake

Jim Gustafson (Albert Lea) Scholarship Winner: Zachary Haala- Sleepy Eye

John Gross (Medford) Scholarship Winner: Mitchell Oswald- Blooming Prairie

Jim Simser (Fairmont) Scholarship Winner: Jose Benjamin- Rochester Century

Ron Scott (Coon Rapids) Scholarship Winner: Kal Jackman- Litchfield

Dick Walker (Richfield) Scholarship Winner: Logan Ziegler- Maple River

Tom Mahoney (Fairmont) Scholarship Winner: Jack Schultz- NRHEG

Don Swanson (MPLS Henry) Scholarship Winner:  Sam Gerrety- Blaine

Les Dreschsel (Ada) Scholarship Winner: Griffin Chase- Nevis

David Nigon (TG) Scholarship Winner: John McClay- Elk River

Al Siegle (Pelican Rapids) Scholarship Winner: Anders Amdahl- Albany

Andy Nelson (Lake Benton) Scholarship Winner:  Malachi Graupman- Lake Crystal- WM

Steve Silianoff (South St. Paul) Scholarship Winner: Benjamin Peterson- Stillwater

Dave Hylla (Proctor) Scholarship Winner: Parc Chamernick- Hibbing

Bob Peterson (Esko) Scholarship Winner: Jake Jolowsky- Hibbing

Dale Scholl (Redwood ) Scholarship Winner: Carter Wattenhofer- Litchfield

Warren Olson (Brooklyn Center) Scholarship Winner: Collin Franz- Rogers

Jim Gustafson (Albert Lea) Scholarship Winner:  Zach Bennett- East Rige

John Gross (Medford) Scholarship Winner: Max Martig- St. Cloud Tech

Jim Simser (Fairmont) Scholarship Winner: Adam Maser- Concordia Academy

Ron Scott (Coon Rapids) Scholarship Winner: Alexander Riley- Zimmerman

Dick Walker (Richfield) Scholarship Winner: Daniel Voxland- Academy of Holy Angels