Four high school football players from Manitowoc County have been named All-Fox Valley Region by the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association.
Representing Manitowoc Lutheran are senior defensive end Blake Ott, senior offensive lineman Noah Fictum, and sophomore defensive back Julian Stuebs. Ott was named The Big East Defensive Player of the Year for his play at defensive end.
He recorded 56 tackles, 43 of which were solo, and led the Lancers in tackles for loss (20) and quarterback sacks (8).
Fictum was a stalwart at left guard for the Big East Conference champion Lancers.
He teamed with sophomore Ethan Augustine along with seniors Levi Welch, Drew Staudt and John Neuman to open gaping holes for multiple running backs and keep the pocket clean for quarterbacks Aaden Krause and Isiah Hochmuth.
Stuebs was a lockdown corner, recording 17 tackles, 13 of which were solo, and had a team-leading 6 interceptions, three of which were returned for touchdowns. Senior Jake Hilmer of Roncalli was recognized for his play at tight end.
One of three Jets captains, Hilmer had a team-leading 31 receptions for a school record 658 yards and 5 touchdowns.
He was also named First Team all-EWC at tight end, totaling 789 all-purpose yards and seven total touchdowns plus a two-point conversion.
Junior Jaxson Kleist of The Brillion Lions made the team.
The EWC Offensive Player of the Year led the Lions to a share of the EWC Championship (St. Mary Catholic) as he ran for 743 yards and 8 eight touchdowns, along with 337 receiving yards and four touchdowns.
Other Calumet County athletes on the team are senior running back and Big East Offensive Player of the Year Jack Pakala of Hilbert and seniors (wide receiver) Ely Kohlman and inside linebacker Griffin Abler of New Holstein.
Meanwhile, Sheboygan County is well respected on the team with four Plymouth Panthers on the squad.
Senior Cole Kuhn made the team for his play as a running back and defensive end. He’s joined by teammates offensive lineman Bronx Romanoski, defensive lineman Daric Smith, and inside linebacker Josh Watkins. Representing Cedar Grove-Belgium High School are inside linebacker Josh Anzia, defensive lineman Noah Teunissen, and kicker Noah Peterson.
Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah is represented by senior Brennan Goble, who was recognized for his play at both wide receiver and defensive back.
The Kewaunee Storm are represented by offensive lineman Landon LaTour, tight end Dane Harrell, inside linebacker Blake Bortonloni, and defensive back Diesel Brozdik, and representing the Sevastopol Pioneers are quarterback Bo Tarok and outside linebacker Ray Johnson.
