Nordics saluted in Great Lakes 8-East
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North Dickinson was tabbed as Team of the Year and senior Jason Graham was selected Defensive Player of the Year in awards announced by the Great Lakes Eight-East Conference.
North Dickinson’s Mike Christian was named Coach of the Year as the Nordics went 3-0 in conference games.
Nolan Ruleau of Stephenson was Offensive Player of the Year.
Joining Graham as first-team All-Conference picks were North Dickinson’s Trenton Kramer, Caiden Crites, Mason Florenski, Xavier Remer, Toby Fleming and Nathan Conery. Second-team picks included Luke Grunlund and Jaden Thone.
The full awards list follows.
Team of the Year: North Dickinson
Coach of the Year: Mike Christian, North Dickinson
Offensive Player of the Year: Nolan Ruleau, Sr. Stephenson
Defensive Player of the Year: Jason Graham, Sr. North Dickinson
All-Conference First Team
Quarterback: Lane Olson, Sr. Rapid River
Running Back: Joseph Thorbahn, Sr. Rapid River; Jason Graham, Sr. North Dickinson
Wide Receiver: Trenton Kramer, Sr. North Dickinson; Brock Motto, Sr. Stephenson
Offensive Hybrid: Caiden Crites, Sr. North Dickinson
Offensive Line: Nolan Strahl, Sr. Stephenson; Mason Florenski, Jr. North Dickinson; Alex Shiverdecker, Sr. Rapid River
Linebacker: Rowen Flath, Sr. Rapid River; Trent Kramer, Sr. North Dickinson
Defensive Backs: Coen Smith, So. Rapid River; Brock Motto, Sr. Stephenson; Xavier Remer, Sr. North Dickinson
Defensive Hybrid: Toby Fleming, Sr. North Dickinson
Defensive Line: Alex Shiverdecker, Sr. Rapid River; Brock Bergquist, Sr. Stephenson; Nathan Conery, Sr. North Dickinson
All-Conference Second Team
Quarterback: Luke Grunlund, Jr. North Dickinson
Running Back: Coen Smith, So. Rapid River; Xavier Remer, Sr. North Dickinson
Wide Receiver: Gavin Anderson, Sr. Stephenson; Toby Fleming, Jr. North Dickinson
Offensive Hybrid: Brennan Kee, Jr. Rapid River
Offensive Line: Kaden Duerson, Sr. Rapid River; Parker Beal, So. Stephenson; Nathan Conery, Sr. North Dickinson
Linebacker: Joseph Thorbahn, Sr. Rapid River; Lane Olson, Sr. Rapid River
Defensive Backs: Brennan Kee, Jr. Rapid River; Hayden Kee, Jr. Rapid River; Jaden Thone, Sr. North Dickinson
Defensive Hybrid: Gavin Anderson, Sr. Stephenson
Defensive Line: Nolan Strahl, Sr. Stephenson; Mason Florenski, Jr. North Dickinson; Kohl Frisk, So. Rapid River
Special Teams
Kicker: Trent Kramer, Sr. North Dickinson
Punter: Jason Graham, Sr. North Dickinson
Return Specialist: Gavin Anderson, Sr. Stephenson
Honorable Mention -- Evan Ruleau, Stephenson (WR); Sam Depotie, North Dickinson (DL); Simon Kempker, Superior Central (FB); Evan Closs, Rapid River (DE)