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  • Quarterback QB 6'4" 210 lbs
    So. Bloomington, Minn. Jefferson
    Sophomore Bloomington, Minn. Jefferson
  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 182 lbs
    Fr. Spearfish, S.D. Rapid City Christian
    Freshman Spearfish, S.D. Rapid City Christian
  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 205 lbs
    So. Nevis, Minn. Nevis Public
    Sophomore Nevis, Minn. Nevis Public
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 215 lbs
    Sr. New Richmond, Wis. Saint Croix Central
    Senior New Richmond, Wis. Saint Croix Central
  • Quarterback QB 6'1" 225 lbs
    Sr. Columbus, Ga. Chattahoochee County
    Senior Columbus, Ga. Chattahoochee County
  • Tight End / Linebacker / Kicker TE / LB / K 6'2" 205 lbs
    Jr. Fayetteville, Ga. Landmark Christian
    Junior Fayetteville, Ga. Landmark Christian
  • Quarterback QB 5'10" 195 lbs
    Sr. Fontana, Wis. Big Foot
    Senior Fontana, Wis. Big Foot
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 200 lbs
    So. Vero Beach, Fla. Indian River Charter
    Sophomore Vero Beach, Fla. Indian River Charter
  • Defensive Line DL 6'0" 230 lbs
    So. Palm Bay, Fla. Heritage
    Sophomore Palm Bay, Fla. Heritage
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 190 lbs
    Fr. Ogilvie, Minn. Ogilvie
    Freshman Ogilvie, Minn. Ogilvie
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 170 lbs
    11/11

    Trey Ulmer

    So. West Melbourne, Fla. Heritage
    Sophomore West Melbourne, Fla. Heritage
  • Defensive Back DB 5'7" 165 lbs
    Sr. Moose Lake, Minn. Moose Lake
    Senior Moose Lake, Minn. Moose Lake
  • Defensive Back DB 6'3" 185 lbs
    Fr. Staples, Minn. Staples-Motley
    Freshman Staples, Minn. Staples-Motley
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 200 lbs
    So. Englewood, Colo. Cherry Creek
    Sophomore Englewood, Colo. Cherry Creek
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 220 lbs
    Jr. Buford, Ga. Mill Creek
    Junior Buford, Ga. Mill Creek
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 165 lbs
    Fr. Ladysmith, Wis. Ladysmith
    Freshman Ladysmith, Wis. Ladysmith
  • Quarterback QB 6'2" 175 lbs
    Fr. Minnetonka, Minn. Minnetonka
    Freshman Minnetonka, Minn. Minnetonka
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 205 lbs
    Jr. Atwood, Kan. Rawlins County
    Junior Atwood, Kan. Rawlins County
  • Defensive Line / Fullback DL / FB 6'1" 237 lbs
    So. Pueblo, Colo. Central
    Sophomore Pueblo, Colo. Central
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 215 lbs
    Jr. Nevis, Minn. Nevis Public
    Junior Nevis, Minn. Nevis Public
  • Defensive Back DB 6'3" 175 lbs
    Fr. Brooklyn Park, Minn. Anoka
    Freshman Brooklyn Park, Minn. Anoka
  • Running Back RB 5'8" 195 lbs
    Jr. Colorado Springs, Colo. Colorado Springs Christian
    Junior Colorado Springs, Colo. Colorado Springs Christian
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 175 lbs
    Jr. Weyauwega, Wis. Weyauwega-Fremont
    Junior Weyauwega, Wis. Weyauwega-Fremont
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 170 lbs
    Jr. Casper, Wyo. Kelly Walsh
    Junior Casper, Wyo. Kelly Walsh
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 182 lbs
    Fr. Rosemount, Minn. St. Croix Lutheran Academy
    Freshman Rosemount, Minn. St. Croix Lutheran Academy
  • Linebacker LB 5'9" 205 lbs
    Sr. Sharon, Wis. Bigfoot
    Senior Sharon, Wis. Bigfoot
  • Running Back RB 6'0" 200 lbs
    So. Manhattan, Mont. Manhattan
    Sophomore Manhattan, Mont. Manhattan
  • Running Back RB 5'7" 180 lbs
    So. Floral City, Fla. Hernando Christian Academy
    Sophomore Floral City, Fla. Hernando Christian Academy
  • Linebacker LB 5'9" 185 lbs
    Fr. Pocahontas, Iowa Pocahontas Area
    Freshman Pocahontas, Iowa Pocahontas Area
  • Defensive Back DB 5'7" 150 lbs
    So. Glidden, Wis. Chequamegon
    Sophomore Glidden, Wis. Chequamegon
  • Defensive Line DL 6'0" 235 lbs
    Jr. Rosemount, Minn. Apple Valley
    Junior Rosemount, Minn. Apple Valley
  • Linebacker LB 5'10" 205 lbs
    Jr. Webster, Wis. Webster
    Junior Webster, Wis. Webster
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 217 lbs
    So. Two Harbors, Minn. Two Harbors
    Sophomore Two Harbors, Minn. Two Harbors
  • Linebacker LB 5'10" 200 lbs
    Jr. Moorhead, Iowa Homeschool
    Junior Moorhead, Iowa Homeschool
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 200 lbs
    Fr. Shoreview, Minn. Concordia Academy Minnesota West CTC
    Freshman Shoreview, Minn. Concordia Academy Minnesota West CTC
  • Linebacker LB 5'8" 190 lbs
    Fr. Egan, S.D. Homeschool
    Freshman Egan, S.D. Homeschool
  • Offensive Line / Tight End OL / TE 6'2" 215 lbs
    51/24

    Nik Keith

    So. Cokato, Minn. Dassel-Cokato
    Sophomore Cokato, Minn. Dassel-Cokato
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 225 lbs
    So. Keystone, S.D. Rapid City Christian
    Sophomore Keystone, S.D. Rapid City Christian
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 210 lbs
    Fr. Hill City, S.D. Rapid City Christian
    Freshman Hill City, S.D. Rapid City Christian
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 280 lbs
    So. Rochester, N.Y. Maricopa
    Sophomore Rochester, N.Y. Maricopa
  • Offensive Line OL 5'9" 335 lbs
    Fr. West St. Paul, Minn. Park
    Freshman West St. Paul, Minn. Park
  • Offensive Line OL 5'9" 250 lbs
    Fr. Stewartville, Minn. Stewartville
    Freshman Stewartville, Minn. Stewartville
  • Offensive Line OL 6'0" 250 lbs
    Sr. Muscatine, Iowa Muscatine
    Senior Muscatine, Iowa Muscatine
  • Offensive Line / Kicker OL / K 5'10" 213 lbs
    Fr. Fertile, Minn. Fertile-Beltrami
    Freshman Fertile, Minn. Fertile-Beltrami
  • Offensive Line OL 6'1" 300 lbs
    Fr. Coon Rapids, Minn. Coon Rapids
    Freshman Coon Rapids, Minn. Coon Rapids
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 285 lbs
    So. Bay Village, Ohio Westside Christian Academy
    Sophomore Bay Village, Ohio Westside Christian Academy
  • Offensive Line OL 6'6" 290 lbs
    Fr. New Brighton, Minn. Mounds View
    Freshman New Brighton, Minn. Mounds View
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 175 lbs
    So. Eden Prairie, Minn. Eden Prairie
    Sophomore Eden Prairie, Minn. Eden Prairie
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'5" 185 lbs
    Fr. Hudson, Wis. Hudson
    Freshman Hudson, Wis. Hudson
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 160 lbs
    Fr. Lino Lakes, Minn. St. Croix Lutheran Academy
    Freshman Lino Lakes, Minn. St. Croix Lutheran Academy
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 170 lbs
    Fr. East Bethel, Minn. St. Francis
    Freshman East Bethel, Minn. St. Francis
  • Tight End / Punter TE / P 6'2" 235 lbs
    Jr. Victoria, Minn. Chanhassen
    Junior Victoria, Minn. Chanhassen
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 185 lbs
    So. Englewood, Colo. Cherry Creek
    Sophomore Englewood, Colo. Cherry Creek
  • Defensive Line DL 6'5" 230 lbs
    Fr. St. Paul, Minn. Avail Academy
    Freshman St. Paul, Minn. Avail Academy
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 200 lbs
    Fr. South St. Paul, Minn. South St. Paul
    Freshman South St. Paul, Minn. South St. Paul
  • Defensive Line / Kicker DL / K 6'0" 205 lbs
    Fr. Andover, Minn. Legacy Christian Academy
    Freshman Andover, Minn. Legacy Christian Academy
  • Defensive Line DL 6'0" 280 lbs
    So. Cuero, Texas Cuero Howard Payne
    Sophomore Cuero, Texas Cuero Howard Payne
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 211 lbs
    Fr. Lakeville, Minn. Lakeville North
    Freshman Lakeville, Minn. Lakeville North
  • Defensive Line DL 5'11" 225 lbs
    Fr. Richfield, Minn. Richfield
    Freshman Richfield, Minn. Richfield

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Head Coach

    Matt Moore

  • Offensive Coordinator

    Ken Ingram

  • Defensive Coordinator

    Luke Sommerlot

  • Wide Receivers Coach

    Scott Hvistendahl

  • Defensive Assistant

    Taylor Lindahl

  • Tight Ends Coach / Assistant Offensive Line Coach

    Trevor Lundberg

  • Defensive Line Coach

    George Obitz

  • Kickers & Punters Coach

    George Palke

  • Quarterbacks Coach

    Joe Persuitti

Football Support Staff

  • Strength & Conditioning Coach

    Adam Maronde

  • Head Athletic Trainer

    Brent Cramer

  • Sports Information Contact

    Jess Poppen

2025 Football Roster
# Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown / High School Previous School
2 Ty Schultz QB 6-4 210 So. Bloomington, Minn. / Jefferson
3 Wes Schlabach DB 6-2 182 Fr. Spearfish, S.D. / Rapid City Christian
4 Austin Ahrendt DB 6-2 205 So. Nevis, Minn. / Nevis Public
5 Jayden Goodwin LB 6-0 215 Sr. New Richmond, Wis. / Saint Croix Central
6 Cody Duffy QB 6-1 225 Sr. Columbus, Ga. / Chattahoochee County
7 Gideon Cruver TE / LB / K 6-2 205 Jr. Fayetteville, Ga. / Landmark Christian
8 Basil Demco QB 5-10 195 Sr. Fontana, Wis. / Big Foot
9 Christian Marques RB 5-9 200 So. Vero Beach, Fla. / Indian River Charter
10 Tahjay Douglas DL 6-0 230 So. Palm Bay, Fla. / Heritage
10 Isaiah Voss TE 6-3 190 Fr. Ogilvie, Minn. / Ogilvie
11 Trey Ulmer WR 6-1 170 So. West Melbourne, Fla. / Heritage
12 Eli Werner DB 5-7 165 Sr. Moose Lake, Minn. / Moose Lake
13 Alex Schultz DB 6-3 185 Fr. Staples, Minn. / Staples-Motley
14 Blake Becker WR 6-3 200 So. Englewood, Colo. / Cherry Creek
15 Khai Greene DL 6-2 220 Jr. Buford, Ga. / Mill Creek
15 Braeden Little WR 6-2 165 Fr. Ladysmith, Wis. / Ladysmith
19 Justin Melander QB 6-2 175 Fr. Minnetonka, Minn. / Minnetonka
20 Joshua Popp DB 5-11 205 Jr. Atwood, Kan. / Rawlins County
22 Michael Montoya DL / FB 6-1 237 So. Pueblo, Colo. / Central
24 Ian Ahrendt LB 6-1 215 Jr. Nevis, Minn. / Nevis Public
25 I'Zaiah Gadegbeku DB 6-3 175 Fr. Brooklyn Park, Minn. / Anoka
26 Ashton Lofton RB 5-8 195 Jr. Colorado Springs, Colo. / Colorado Springs Christian
27 Clay Fee DB 5-11 175 Jr. Weyauwega, Wis. / Weyauwega-Fremont
28 Erich Hulshizer DB 5-11 170 Jr. Casper, Wyo. / Kelly Walsh
29 Tory Wollersheim DB 5-10 182 Fr. Rosemount, Minn. / St. Croix Lutheran Academy
33 Ashton Robinson LB 5-9 205 Sr. Sharon, Wis. / Bigfoot
34 Keaton Sargent RB 6-0 200 So. Manhattan, Mont. / Manhattan
35 Trenton Sellers RB 5-7 180 So. Floral City, Fla. / Hernando Christian Academy
36 Ryan Sommerlot LB 5-9 185 Fr. Pocahontas, Iowa / Pocahontas Area
37 Judah Johnson DB 5-7 150 So. Glidden, Wis. / Chequamegon
44 Jonathan Etter DL 6-0 235 Jr. Rosemount, Minn. / Apple Valley
45 Evan Sikorski LB 5-10 205 Jr. Webster, Wis. / Webster
46 Oren Dewey LB 5-11 217 So. Two Harbors, Minn. / Two Harbors
47 Johnny Fester LB 5-10 200 Jr. Moorhead, Iowa / Homeschool
49 Spencer Christenson RB 5-9 200 Fr. Shoreview, Minn. / Concordia Academy Minnesota West CTC
50 Ben Ballard LB 5-8 190 Fr. Egan, S.D. / Homeschool
51 Nik Keith OL / TE 6-2 215 So. Cokato, Minn. / Dassel-Cokato
53 Drake Lindberg LB 6-0 225 So. Keystone, S.D. / Rapid City Christian
54 Ben Schock DL 6-1 210 Fr. Hill City, S.D. / Rapid City Christian
57 Max Siegel OL 6-3 280 So. Rochester, N.Y. / Maricopa
60 Juan Mendoza OL 5-9 335 Fr. West St. Paul, Minn. / Park
63 Elijah Riggin OL 5-9 250 Fr. Stewartville, Minn. / Stewartville
65 Carson Lary OL 6-0 250 Sr. Muscatine, Iowa / Muscatine
67 Josh Hallgren OL / K 5-10 213 Fr. Fertile, Minn. / Fertile-Beltrami
70 Michael Offord OL 6-1 300 Fr. Coon Rapids, Minn. / Coon Rapids
75 Robbie Hussey OL 6-5 285 So. Bay Village, Ohio / Westside Christian Academy
77 Jonah Willford OL 6-6 290 Fr. New Brighton, Minn. / Mounds View
81 Tate Westin WR 6-3 175 So. Eden Prairie, Minn. / Eden Prairie
82 Elijah Christopher WR 6-5 185 Fr. Hudson, Wis. / Hudson
83 Owen Harley WR 5-10 160 Fr. Lino Lakes, Minn. / St. Croix Lutheran Academy
84 Tyler Schwaab WR 5-11 170 Fr. East Bethel, Minn. / St. Francis
87 Will Schleicher TE / P 6-2 235 Jr. Victoria, Minn. / Chanhassen
88 Brock Becker WR 6-0 185 So. Englewood, Colo. / Cherry Creek
90 Hans Dykstra DL 6-5 230 Fr. St. Paul, Minn. / Avail Academy
91 Reid Jelks LB 6-0 200 Fr. South St. Paul, Minn. / South St. Paul
92 Daniel Khomich DL / K 6-0 205 Fr. Andover, Minn. / Legacy Christian Academy
93 Hakeem Anderson DL 6-0 280 So. Cuero, Texas / Cuero Howard Payne
95 Angelo Johnson DL 6-3 211 Fr. Lakeville, Minn. / Lakeville North
96 Eli Iheanetu DL 5-11 225 Fr. Richfield, Minn. / Richfield

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
Matt Moore Matt Moore Head Coach
Ken Ingram HS Ken Ingram Offensive Coordinator
Luke Sommerlot HS Luke Sommerlot Defensive Coordinator
2024_FB_Headshots_Coach_Hvistendahl_Scott_Website Scott Hvistendahl Wide Receivers Coach
Taylor Lindahl Taylor Lindahl Defensive Assistant
Trevor Lundberg Trevor Lundberg Tight Ends Coach / Assistant Offensive Line Coach
George Obitz George Obitz Defensive Line Coach
George Palke George Palke Kickers & Punters Coach
Joe Persuitti HS Joe Persuitti Quarterbacks Coach

Football Support Staff

Football - Support Staff
Image Name Title
Adam Maronde HS Adam Maronde Strength & Conditioning Coach
Brent Cramer Brent Cramer Head Athletic Trainer
JP Headshot Jess Poppen Sports Information Contact

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

Football Support Staff