The St. Mary’s football team received many honors on the road to the 2020 state championship tournament crown. From team awards, to district awards, to state awards, the Hawks were blessed with talent and determination.
Seniors Jeremy Koenck and Blaine Harpenau wanted to say a special thank you to the fans. “Thanks for coming out every game and making it feel like a home game even if we were away,” said Koenck. Harpenau added, “Thanks for all the love and support.”
The following is a list of awards received by the Hawks:
RSM Team Awards
Rudy Award-Dawson Harpenau
Austin Steichen Lineman of the Year-Xavier Galles
Most Improved-Alex Schroeder
Newcomer of the Year-Ty Tritz
Offensive MVP-Blaine Harpenau and Jeremy Koenck
Defensive MVP-Xavier Galles and Jaxon Bunkers
Team MVP-Jeremy Koenck
Special Team Award-Brenden Fisch, Jaxon Bunkers, Jeremy Koenck, Austin Jensen
Scout Team Award-Brody Schorg, Alex Schroeder, Ryan Willman
District 1 Awards
First Team-Jaxon Bunkers, Xavier Galles, Jeremy Koenck, Damen Brownmiller
Second Team-Blaine Harpenau, Austin Jensen
Honorable Mention-Levi Waldschmitt, Alex Schroeder
Academic All-District Team-Blaine Harpenau, Jeremy Koenck, Xavier Galles, Jaxon Bunkers, and Alex Schroeder
All-State Awards (Iowa Print Sports Writers Association)
Team Captain-Blaine Harpenau
First Team-Xavier Galles (OL), Blaine Harpenau (Off Util), Jaxon Bunkers (LB)
Second Team-Jeremy Koenck (RB/FB)
Player of the Game Awards (Casey’s)
State Semifinals-Blaine Harpenau
State Finals-Blaine Harpenau
Hog of the Game Award (Iowa Pork Producers)
State Finals-Xavier Galles