Football records were set across the state in the 2021 season. Area athletes who entered the year book include:
- Pacelli’s Brycen Cashin
- Athens’ Cooper Diedrich
- Mosinee’s Trevor Garski
- Newman Catholic’s Connor Krach
- Newman Catholic’s Matthew Hamilton
2021 HIGHLIGHTED ADDITIONS TO 11-PLAYER STATE RECORD BOOK
Passing Updates
- Mosinee’s Trevor Garski completed all 17 of his passes in a September win over Hayward, setting a new state record for most attempts without an incompletion.
Rushing Updates
- Pacelli’s Bryce Cashin went for 5,281 career rushing yards, a mark that places him 15th. His 6,682 all-purpose yards (5,281 rushing, 652 receiving, 196 punt return, 553 kick return) is second-most in state history.
2021 ADDITIONS TO 8-PLAYER STATE RECORD BOOK
- Newman Catholic’s Conner Krach had 2,396 passing yards this year, which is fifth all-time. His 39 touchdown passes is third.
- Cooper Diedrich of Athens accounted for 246 points (36 touchdowns, 15, two-point conversions), which is third in a single-season. Diedrich also set a new record with a 19.6 yards per carry average (min. 100 rushing yards).
- Matthew Hamilton of Newman Catholic booted 59 extra points this year, which is second.
- Hudson Smith of Wisconsin Heights set a new record with four interception return touchdowns. Athens’ Cooper Diedrich is now second with three from this past season.
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David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
