Aberdeen Central had four players earn all-state recognition on the South Dakota Football Coaches Association Class 11AA all-state football teams announced today.

Ryker Meister was chosen as an offensive lineman, while Felipe Gonzalez was selected as a defensive lineman. Joey Dallman and Cordel Rychlik were honorable mention selections.

Here is a look at each of the Central players, followed by the complete all-state teams for Class 11AA, Class 11AAA, and Class 11A.

Ryker Meister, Aberdeen Central (Offensive Line): This senior captain moved people out on the line of scrimmage for the Golden Eagles. He had 13 pancake blocks this year, running his career total to 27 panckes. “He was the leader of the offensive line,” said Central coach Justin Briese. “He is smart and aggressive.”

Felipe Gonzalez, Aberdeen Central (Defensive Line): Just a junior, opponents quickly found out where Gonzalez was on the line of scrimmage. He had 44 tackles, 2 sacks, and blocked four PAT kicks this season. “He was a great leader and anchor for our defensive line and defense,” said Central coach Justin Briese. “He made great improvements since last season, and I only see him improving for next year. He loves the weight room.” Gonzalez can bench 375 pounds and deadlift 680 pounds.

Joey Dallman, Aberdeen Central (Honorable Mention): Dallman did a little bit of everything for the Golden Eagles. He rushed for 235 yards and 2 touchdowns, and also had 112 yards receiving. “Stats don’t show how important Joey is to our team,” said Central coach Justin Briese. “He’s a great blocker. He also takes care of our kicking duties (KO, PAT/FG).”

Cordel Rychlik, Aberdeen Central (Honorable Mention): Rychlik made an impact for the Golden Eagles from the defensive secondary. He had 56 tackles, 1 sack, and intercepted 3 passes, one of which he returned for a touchdown. “He was the captain and quarterback of our defense,” said Central coach Justin Briese. “We changed our defense this year and he picked it up and was like a coach on the field. He did a great job of communicating with the rest of the secondary and linebackers on the calls and adjustments.”

Class 11AA

OFFENSE

Quarterback — Easton Nelson, Yankton.

Tight Ends-Fullbacks-HBacks — Cooper Terwilliger, Pierre; Spencer Wientjes, Watertown; and Bergan Tetzlaff, Brookings.

Running Backs — Hunter Walters, Spearfish; Evan Serck, Yankton and Parker Denne, Mitchell.

Wide Receivers — Mitch Olson, Watertown; Carson Ness, Yankton; and George Stalley, Pierre.

Linemen — Ryker Meister, Aberdeen Central; Micah Hach, Watertown; Jacob Mikkonen, Pierre; Andrew Hahn, Brookings; Jacob Jongejeugd, Tea Area; and Lucas Cordell, Yankton.

DEFENSE

Linemen — Aaron Morovits, Sturgs; Felipe Gonzalez, Aberdeen Central; Elijah Boutchee, Pierre; and Jayden Lambert, Watertown.

Linebackers — Matthew Sheldon, Yankton; Gabriel Stern, Brookings; Kaden Decker, Watertown; and Kalvin Ketelsen, Sturgis.

Defensive Backs — Dylon Doren, Spearfish; Carson Stoeser, Pierre; Jeremiah Schulte, Watertown; and Charlie Bisgard, Brookings.

OTHERS

Athletes — Hudson Borgan, Mitchell; and Bryce Kral, Yankton.

Special Teams — Anderson Porisch, Huron and Connor Slaba, Yankton.

HONORABLE MENTION — Treyton Himmerich, Karter Engels and Nathan Briggs, Watertown; Joey Dallmann and Cordel Rychlik, Aberdeen Central; Carter Merrill and Carter Schiefelbein, Pierre; Will Conrad, Brookings; Cole McKinney and Chase DeBoer, Tea Area; Cale Haselhorst, Yankton; Kolby Hofer, Huron; and Sully Jost, Sturgis.

All-American — Matthew Sheldon, Yankton.

Class 11AAA

OFFENSE

Quarterbacks — Brody Schafer, SF Lincoln.

Tight Ends-Fullbacks-HBacks — Edward Whiting, SF Jefferson; Madden Timmer, Brandon Valley and Weiland Benbo, RC Central.

Running Backs — Josiah Heinz, Harrisburg; Levi Veskrna, Brandon Valley; and Daevion Simonsen, SF Jefferson.

Wide Receivers — Landon Dulaney, Brandon Valley; Braeden Feeldy, Harrisburg; and Mickey Roche, SF Lincoln.

Linemen — Hudson Parliament and Lucas Feldkamp, Brandon Valley; Cayden Van Horssen, Harrisburg; Lincoln Schumacher, SF Lincoln; Carson Hughes, SF Jefferson; and Elias Gillen, RC Stevens.

DEFENSE

Linemen — Austin Miller, SF Jefferson; Mekhi Zacher, Brandon Valley; Luke Krempges, SF Lincoln; and Aiden Costain, Harrisburg.

Linebackers — Evan Gray, Brandon Valley; Sullivan Schlimgen, O’Gorman; Talon Stief, SF Roosevelt; and Bradley Esser, Harrisburg.

Defensive Backs — Drake Jellema, Brandon Valley; Edison Noll, SF Lincoln; Damaris Fields, SF Jefferson; and Justin Kabera, Harrisburg.

OTHERS

Athletes — Tommy Hoffman, SF Washington and Cael Nofziger, SF Jefferson.

Special Teams — Nolan Pudwill, Brandon Valley and Kian Upton, Harrisburg.

HONORABLE MENTION — Ethan Swenson, SF Jeffreson; Sam Knuth, Kason Syverson and Kamden Schimmel, Harrisburg; Jhace Woods, SF Washington; Ben Paepke and Easton Graff, RC Central; Reuben Diehyee and Connor Gray, SF Lincoln; Nolan Vandel, O’Gorman; and Jack Day, RC Stevens.

All-American — Sullivan Schlimgen, O’Gorman.

Class 11A

OFFENSE

Quarterback — Boston Katzer, Lennox.

Tight Ends-Fullbacks-HBacks — Cain Wallner, Canton; Karsen Wilde, West Central; and Nicholas Popkes, SF Christian.

Running Backs — Cole Ruesink, Dell Rapids; Brayden Witte, SF Christian; and Tate Gerdes, Lennox.

Wide Receivers — Cole Snyder, SF Christian; Drake Mikkelson, Lennox; and Connor Peterson, Vermillion.

Linemen — Lincolm Semchenko and Paul Hoekman, SF Christian; Carson Maeschen, Dell Rapids; Emory Lefers, Lennox; Creighton Sandholm, West Central; and Easton Van Skoyk, Dakota Valley.

DEFENSE

Linemen — Jacob Congdon, SF Christian; Quinn Carr, Dell Rapids; Keaton Vessells, West Central; and Cole Klingbile, Madison.

Linebackers — Rollie French, Vermillion; Jensen Pixler, SF Christian; Preston Konopasek, Dakota Valley; Kenny Swanson, Dell Rapids; and Jevyn Lefers, Lennox.

Defensive Backs — Tate Connell, SF Christian; Will Ronshaugen, Dell Rapids; Shane Veenhof, Madison; and Brody Dybvig, Tri-Valley.

OTHERS

Athletes — Ben Brooks, Madison; and Lincoln Prins, SF Christian.

Special Teams — Dawson Unruh, SF Christian and Cooper Frost, Dell Rapids.

HONORABLE MENTION — Simon and Benson Kieffer and Wesley Schlabach, RC Christian; Aiden Bartmann and Eli Mundahl, West Central; Talon Eich and Nate Haar, Lennox; Jayce DeGeorgia, Dakota Valley; Hunter Richmond and Teague Granum, Canton; and Israel Ouverson, Madison.

All-American — Boston Katzer, Lennox.