Golden Hawks put 10 on All-District football teams

Posted 11/21/19

Mid-Prairie had five players named to the Class 2A District 6 All-District first team, with three of those players returning next season.

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Golden Hawks put 10 on All-District football teams

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Mid-Prairie had five players named to the Class 2A District 6 All-District first team, with three of those players returning next season.


The two senior first-team selections were offensive lineman Isaac Boucher and defensive end Jack Baker. Boucher played center for the top rushing offense in the district. They gained 2,213 yards on 341 rushing attempts. Boucher has been a multi-year starter for the Golden Hawk offensive line.
Jack Baker led the team in tackles for loss with 14 total including 3.5 sacks. He was second in the district in tackles for loss. He had 32 total tackles.


The three non-seniors included sophomore Justice Jones, junior Josh Wallington and junior Kayden Reinier. Jones stepped into a starting linebacker position this year and excelled. He was third in the district in total tackles with 58.5 and had 4.5 tackles for loss. He forced multiple turnovers with two interceptions this year.


Wallington was the opposite defensive end for the Golden Hawks and was tough to block for opposing defenses. He had four sacks this season and had a total of 11 tackles for loss. Wallington had a season-high nine tackles against Grinnell.


Kayden Reinier was one of two backs to go over 1,000 yards in the district and the league leader in touchdowns. He rushed 159 times for 1,127 yards and 21 touchdowns. He had a long this season of 93 yards. He was one of only two running backs to rush for double-digit touchdowns.


The second team players for Mid-Prairie were quarterback Brad Tornow, safety Vinnie Bowlin and defensive lineman Cael Garvey.
Bowlin picked off two passes this year and made 30.5 tackles.


Tornow was 53-107 for 880 yards and seven touchdowns under center. He also rushed for 134 yards and three touchdowns.


Garvey played nose tackle for the Golden Hawks after they switched to a five-man front on the defensive line. He made 23 tackles including 8.5 for loss.


Offensive lineman Connor Shalla and running back/wide receiver Keegan Gingerich were named to the honorable mention squad.


Shalla played tackle on the offensive line for the Golden Hawks and rotated in later in the season on the defensive line.


Gingerich had a number of explosive plays this year. He had 10 receptions for 256 yards, leading the team in yardage. He had two touchdowns including a 63-yard reception for a touchdown. He had 15 rushes for 150 yards with a long of 48. He scored three touchdowns on the ground.
His 10 yards per carry was the highest for anyone with more than 15 rushes.


The Golden Hawks finished runner-up in Class 2A District 6 with a final record of 6-3 and a 5-1 district record. It was their first winning record in three seaons.