Stewartville’s all-time leading scorer, senior receiver Parker Wangen did it all for the Tigers in their 33-20 semifinal win over Albany. The Minnesota State University-Mankato commit had two receiving touchdowns and added another on the ground, totaling 241 all-purpose yards when kick and punt returns are added in.
Wangen is a key offensive player to complement a staunch Tigers defense that conceded a combined 25 points through the start of the state tournament. Looking to win back-to-back titles, Stewartville faces Dassel-Cokato next.
Becker senior linebacker Landen Kujawa had 12 tackles to help hold Marshall to one score in the Bulldogs’ 28-7 semifinal win. Committed to Augustana for wrestling, Kujawa has 116 tackles for a defense that hasn’t allowed an opponent to score more than 15 points in a game this season.
Plus, Kujawa chips in, on average, over 55 yards rushing per game. He’ll look to help the Bulldogs shut down Totino-Grace and claim a fourth state title.
It might be the little details in footwork and blocking that make the Elks’ O-line work, but there’s nothing small about senior lineman Cooper Mansfield. At 6-11 and 300 pounds, Mansfield has played a big role in freeing up Elk River’s offensive threats, such as Brecken Keoraj, a senior running back averaging 122.7 yards on the ground.