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Red Hawks Shoot For Third Straight State Championship

Red Hawks Shoot For Third Straight State Championship
KelmCaden Kelm of the Red Hawks concentrates on making a catch during practice in Medicine Lakelast week.(Photo by Bill Vander Weele)
Red Hawks Shoot For Third Straight State Championship
KelmCaden Kelm of the Red Hawks concentrates on making a catch during practice in Medicine Lakelast week.(Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

The two-time defending six-man state champion Froid/Lake Red Hawks feature a lot of depth this football season.

“I feel we’re deeper than last year,” coach Michael Reiter said of the 20-player team. “We’re going to miss the five All-State players, but we have others who can contribute a ton.”

Leading the group of returning players is All-State performer Mason Dethman, a junior, at quarterback and defensive back.

“He’s stepped into the leadership role pretty well,” Reiter said. “Just his maturity level is much higher.”

Quinn Abar is another standout starter back, but the senior is recovering from a foot injury that might sideline him for the first couple of games.

Among the players who saw a good amount of varsity time last season are Austen Hobbs, Nate Stentoft and Cian Logan.

Other players who look ready to take on larger roles include Caden Kelm at fullback/linebacker, Joseph Robertson at back/safety, Landen Kelm at receiver/defensive back and Patton Bighorn at wide receiver.

Max Engelke, a senior, could contribute in multiple roles for the Red Hawks. “He’s an athlete,” Reiter said.

Reiter, who is assisted by Jalen Henrickson and Ian Logan, feels the toughest competition in the league will come from Wibaux and Richey/Lambert.

The Red Hawks open their season with a tough nonconference schedule as Custer/Hysham/Melstone, Broadview/Lavine, Denton/Geyser/Stanford and Roy/ Winifred are each expected to be playoff caliber squads.

Froid/Lake Football Schedule

Aug. 27: Custer/Hysham/Melstone Sept. 3: at Broadview/Lavina Sept. 10: Denton/Geyser/Stanford Sept. 17: at Roy/Winifred (Winifred) Sept. 24: Bainville Oct. 1: at Savage Oct. 8: Jordan Oct. 14: at Richey/Lambert (Lambert) Oct. 22: Wibaux


Ready To DefendFroid/Lake football players receive instructions from coach Michael Reiter during pre-season practice. The Red Hawks host Custer/Hysham/Melstoneon Saturday, Aug. 27.(Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

DethmanMason Dethman looks to make a pass in practice.(Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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