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Isakson selected to Class 11B all-state squad

Aberdeen Roncalli’s Jackson Isakson, right, approaches the ball held by teammate Abe Kretchman, left, as Isakson kicked a 42-yard field goal during a game in Redfield this past season. Isakson is the Class 11B all-state kicker. Photo by John Davis taken 9/2/2022
Aberdeen Roncalli’s Jackson Isackson is a member of the Class 11B all-state football team. The senior made the honor unit as a kicker. Isackson, who is headed to South Dakota State next season, holds the Roncalli record for longest field goal and this past season tied the school record for most field goals made in the storied program. He made six field goals, four of which were 42 yards or longer. He also made 22 PAT kicks. He finished with 18 career field goals tying a Roncalli record. He was ranked as the 69th best kicker in the country by Kohls/ESPN. “Jackson capped off his high school career with another outstanding season,” said Roncalli coach Billy Young. “His ability has been an invaluable asset to us, not just this year, but over the past five years.” A pair of Deuel players also made the all-state squad. Senior Gavin Benck was named as a tight end/running back, while fellow senior Owen Quail was chosen under the athlete category. Benck caught eight passes

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