Caleb Dickel, Minneapolis Washburn (Provided/Provided)
After the start to his senior season was slowed because of an illness, Dickel has slowly recovered. Last week, he ran a season-best 15 minutes, 45 seconds to win the individual title at the Minneapolis City Conference meet at Gale Woods Farm. “He has developed into a strong leader on the team,” Millers coach Curtis Johnson said. “The younger athletes look up to him and he is their biggest cheerleader.”
Liam Johnson, Minneapolis South
The senior kicker booted a 51-yard field goal — tied for fifth longest in state history according to the MSHSL website — against Minneapolis Camden earlier this month. He is perfect on points after touchdowns (7-for-7) and has converted on two other field goals. He also was the goalkeeper on the Tigers’ boys soccer team this fall.
Maya Johnson, Southwest Christian
The senior, who was first-team All-State last year, is “having another great year for us,” said coach Mark Anderson. Johnson’s 21 goals and 17 assists have helped the Stars reach the Class 1A, Section 6 championship match. Johnson, who holds the program’s single-season scoring record and the career goals record, has committed to Bemidji State.
Annika Midness, Minneapolis Southwest
The junior was the individual winner at the Minneapolis City Conference meet at Gale Woods Farm. Midness’ time of 19:19.8 in the 5K race led the Lakers to a sweep of the top five places. Midness, the champion in the 1,600 meters in each of the past two conference track and field meets, “does her best everyday because it contributes to her team,” Lakers coach Jaime Yaeck said.
The senior quarterback rushed for 212 yards and four touchdowns and passed for 125 yards and two scores in the Bengals’ 55-9 victory over Coon Rapids. He has rushed for 1,015 yards on 7.6 yards per carry and nine touchdowns for the Bengals (5-2) this season, while throwing six TD passes with only three interceptions.
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