Demonstrating Commitment and Passion on the Field and Beyond
Each week, Beck’s recognizes high school athletes who demonstrate that they are a Player with Heart. At Beck’s, we are and will remain, Farmers at Heart™.
Minnesota’s 2023 Players with Heart Below!
Henry Lemke – Watkins, MN
§ Henry Lemke was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the course. His favorite part about high school sports is having the chance to meet people from other schools. Through cross country and track he has been able to create a community of fellow competitors that he can compete against but also train and have fun with. To Henry, agriculture is about community. He believes agriculture allows the world to operate and without the community that has been built around it, this would not be possible. Henry is involved in 4-H, cross country, track, FFA, Student Council, NHS, Knowledge Bowl, speech, band, German club, and his church band. His future plans are to go to college to become an orthopedic surgeon.
Jack Wertish – Renville, MN
Jack Wertish was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is being able to interact with his teammates and build bonds on and off the field. He also enjoys all the memories he has made and will cherish them forever. To Jack, agriculture is hard work, late nights and early mornings dedicated to getting the job done so you can provide for your family and the world. He is involved in NHS, FFA, baseball, basketball, student council and church group. Jack’s future plans are to attend South Dakota State University for something agriculture related.
Nick Slater – Nicollet, MN
Nick Slater was nominated as Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is being with his teammates and making memories. He loves the competitiveness and is very passionate about the sports he plays. To Nick, agriculture is about hard work, dedication and family. He is passionate about the agriculture industry because it provides for our world. Nick is involved in football, wrestling, trap shooting, FFA and volunteers in numerous activities in the community.
Parker Nelson – Fosston, MN
Parker Nelson was nominated as Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is spending time with teammates and making friends. He also enjoys working with and learning from the older athletes. As he gets older, he wants to inspire the younger athletes like the older athletes did for him. To Parker, agriculture is about working with family, friends and neighbors. He enjoys being outdoors and has learned to care for his family’s beef cattle. Parker is involved in football, wrestling, baseball, trap shooting, FFA, church youth group, Knight Riders Snowmobile Club, football tailgating and SGT Harmon Memorial Scholarship Motorcycle Ride and Breakfast. His future plans are to play college football and complete an education in Agricultural Instruction. He desires to become an ag teacher and FFA advisor.
Katelyn Soost – Nicollet, MN
Katelyn Soost was nominated as Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field. Her favorite part about high school sports are the life lessons and the memories that come with them. After several injuries, she has learned that life doesn’t always go the way you planned. While sitting out because of her injuries, she learned that every moment counts and you can’t take them for granted. To Katelyn, agriculture is not just a hobby that you get to participate in, it’s a lifestyle. Sometimes it’s blood, sweat, tears, hard work and dedication every day. She was born into a 4-H livestock family and has been showing various animals for a large portion of her life. Katelyn is involved in volleyball, basketball, softball, band, pep band, NHS and student council. She is a Be Kind Ambassador, FFA president, 4-H president, a Tri County Fair Board member and part of a church youth group. Her future plans are to go to college for a career in agriculture or in the medical field.
Lydia Yost – St. Peter, MN
Lydia Yost was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the matt. Her favorite part about high school sports is the sisterly atmosphere. To Lydia, agriculture means working together. Everyone is working to provide, help and support the ecosystem, animals and human races. Farmers provide food and by-products that give us clothes and other things to help in our daily lives. Her grandparents are the reasons she fell in love with agriculture. She helps show cattle and sheep and competes in various events for FFA and 4-H. She is involved in swimming, gymnastics, FFA, band, 4-H, church youth group and volunteers in different ways in her church. Her future plans are to pursue something ag related.
Meleah Grundmeier – Kelliher, MN
Meleah Grundmeier was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is the friends that turn into family and making unforgettable memories. To Meleah, agriculture is a way of life. It is the clothes on our backs, the food we eat, the roof she lives under and is the backbone of her family. She is involved in basketball, trap shooting, FFA, NHS, Spanish club, student council, student government, choir, 4-H and is a TA for the kindergarten and second grade. She also helps a lot with her church and is involved in her youth group. Maleah’s future plans are to attend college to become a nurse practitioner or a physical education teacher.
Garrett Goihl – Lake city, MN
Garrett Goihl was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is getting to compete with friends. To Garrett, agriculture means the work needed from everyone to provide for the community. He is 4-H president and is involved in football, FFA, Minnesota Junior Angus Association as well as the National Junior Angus Association. Garrett’s future plans are to follow in his brother’s footsteps and work at the local co-op while helping his father on the family farm with the intent to take it over in the future.
Carissa Hanson – Bricelyn, MN
Carissa Hanson was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field. Her favorite part about high school sports is not only building a relationship with her teammates but learning different life skills. Carissa’s family does not have a traditional role in agriculture. They own and operate a greenhouse and the knowledge she has learned from helping has helped her on the FFA flower judging team. She is involved in FFA, FCCLA, concert band, pep band, marching band, school musical, softball, volleyball, student government and big rebel program. In her community she is apart of church group, co-coaches pitch and helps out with various fundraisers. Carissa’s future plans are to attend the University of Minnesota.
Noah Thompson – Windom, MN
Noah Thompson was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is being around his teammates and coaches to make memories that will last forever. He also enjoys being a team member and encouraging everyone to do their best. To Noah, agriculture is the foundation of our food supply. Agriculture is the heart and soul of so many, whether grain farming or raising livestock. Agriculture is also a topic that needs to be taught to children and its importance to them as consumers. Noah is involved in NHS, FFA, football, basketball, baseball, track, 4-H, church group, choir and refs youth games. His future plans are to attend college and obtain a teaching degree in elementary education and ag education.
Conner Martens – Nicollet, MN
Conner Martens was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the court. His favorite part about high school sports is the struggle in sports because it really brings out the best in people and shows them who they are. It also brings the team together. To Conner, agriculture means family. When being in the ag industry, it takes a lot of support, effort and dedication. He is involved in NHS, choir, BE Kind, football, basketball and track. Conner’s future plans are to go to college for football and eventually take over his family farm.
Kathryn Pickett – Preston, MN
Kathryn Pickett was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite thing about high school sports is getting to spend time with teammates while traveling for events. She has also learned good life lessons such as teamwork, respect, discipline and leadership. For Kathryn, agriculture means a connection to the world and your community. It takes a team effort to make agriculture work, teaching everyone hard work and dedication. Kathryn is involved in volleyball, basketball, track, bank, choir, tapestry, FFA, TNT, NHS, yearbook club, radio show, 4-H and other community events. After high school, Kathryn plans to attend a four-year college to study kinesiology or nursing.
Lucas Rybinski – Ivanhoe, MN
Lucas Rybinski was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite thing about high school sports is hanging out with his friends while pushing himself to be the best he can be. For Lucas, agriculture means a lot because farming goes back generations in his family. Agriculture takes a lot of work and time and teaches life lessons you can’t learn elsewhere. Lucas is involved in football, basketball, golf, FFA, 4-H and church. After high school, Lucas plans to go to school to become a diesel mechanic.
Lucey Minten – Perham, MN
Lucey Minten was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field. Her favorite part about high school sports is spending time with friends, being active outside and traveling. To Lucey, agriculture is about providing food that the world needs to survive. Being the fourth generation of her family farm, she has learned that farming creates work ethic and family bonds that cannot be broken. Lucey is involved in FFA, Best Buddies, softball, tennis, speech, 4-H and Holy Cross Church. Lucey’s future plans are to continue to farm and become an ag educator.
Mikkel Steinert – Osakis, MN
Mikkel Steinert was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is being able to bond with classmates outside a regular classroom. To Mikkel, agriculture is a lifestyle that only those who have worked or lived on a farm can understand. Farmers will do so much work and spend so much money trying to help feed the world while only getting a small portion of money back that will go straight back into buying next year’s seed, fertilizer, and machinery related expenses. Mikkel is involved in football, track & field, FFA, trap shooting, pep band, CrossFit and serves in his community by assisting the Osakis VFW Post 7902 with placing flags before Memorial Day and holiday reefs before Christmas. Mikkel’s future plans are to go to CLC in Staples and have a profession in heavy machinery operation.
Daisie Pramann – Clearwater, MN
Daisie Pramann was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is the memories she has made with her teammates. She also loves seeing the student section and community get hyped during games. To Daisie, agriculture is who she is. Daisie has grown up around agriculture, saying it is a lifestyle, commitment, sacrifice and takes hard work. Daisie is involved in volleyball, FFA and is a basketball manager. Her future plans are to attend SDSU to study animal science or something ag related.
Sawyer DeSmet – Minnesota City, MN
Sawyer DeSmet was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is the opportunity to put the stresses of everyday life aside. Running out onto the field on a Friday night is an incredible feeling. When he is with his teammates in the huddle and can see his parents in the stands, everything else seems to fade away and the only thing that matters is the next snap. To Sawyer, agriculture has played a huge role in his life. Agriculture has taught him so many lessons throughout the years, with the most important one being how to have a strong work ethic. Farming has created a foundation of values for Sawyer that he will continue to build upon in the future. Sawyer is involved in football, basketball and FFA. Sawyer is very active in his church, having gone on two mission trips and helping to serve meals. He also helps coach youth flag football. His future plans are to attend SDSU for Animal Science. Following SDSU he plans to attend vet school and become a large breed veterinarian.
Cole Schlueter – Janesville, MN
Cole Schlueter was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is being able to hang out with and make new friends. He also enjoys winning. To Cole, agriculture is about communities, families and companies making a living off of something they are growing or producing. Cole is involved in basketball, football, FFA and 4-H. His future plans are go to lineman school.
Hazle Rosenau – Moose Lake, MN
Hazle Rosenau was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is the competition in a team sport environment. She loves her teammates, coaches and enjoys always working to improve herself. To Hazle, agriculture means feeding the world and supporting families and communities. She is involved in volleyball, basketball, softball and is a part of the Carlton County Fair. Hazle is hoping she can continue to play volleyball in college but is unsure on a major and school.
Mykela Hanson – St James, MN
Mykela Hanson was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field. Her favorite part about high school sports is bonding with her teammates and the challenge of competing at a high level. She also enjoys being a positive roll model for younger athletes. To Mykela, agriculture means hard work, family time and a love of animals. It’s a key industry in our community and is crucial to the well-being of our world. She is involved in tennis, National Honor Society, choir, band, softball, FFA, Limited Edition, Madrigals, theater, 4-H and church youth group. After graduation, Mykela plans to attend college and pursue her dream of becoming a large animal veterinarian. She also wants to grow her dairy herd.
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Sam Pidde, Comfrey, MN
Sam Pidde was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is playing with his friends as well as forming new relationships with other players. To Sam, agriculture is a very important part of his life. Without the hard work and efforts of the agriculture community in his hometown, it would not be what it is today. He is very appreciative of all the hard work that goes into farming. Sam is involved in football, baseball, cross country, basketball, student council, TA, band, jazz band, trap shooting, class VP, youth football coach, and church youth group fundraising. Sam is undecided on what he wants to do after he graduates, however he is certain he wants to continue to play sports.
Sami Tiede, Le Center, MN
Sami Tiede was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is bonding with her teammates and making memories. To Sami agriculture means hard work. Working in the agriculture industry takes a lot of time and back breaking labor. Sami is involved in tennis, FFA, art team, NHS, musical, basketball, is an American Dairy Association Ambassador and sings for her church. Once she graduates, Sami plans to attend a four-year college and major in marketing or elementary education.
Cody Wichmann, Balaton, MN
Cody Wichmann was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is being able to play a game he loves alongside his friends. Agriculture is Cody’s family’s way of life. They have been farming crops and raising cattle and swine for a living. Cody is involved in baseball, basketball, football, TA, 4-H and helps with various youth sports. When Cody graduates, he plans to go to Southwest Minnesota State University to study physical education and continue his baseball career.
Tristyn Maras, Windom, MN
Tristyn Maras was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is spending time with her teammates and building not only athletic skills, but relationship skills as well. She will always cherish the memories she has made through sports. Tristyn also enjoys the chance to be a good role model to younger kids who watch her compete. Agriculture is the backbone of Tristyn’s family, her community, and the world. She feels very fortunate and lucky to have grown up on a farm and tries not to take it for granted. Tristyn is involved in volleyball, cheer, basketball, softball, speech, student government, band, choir, dance, FFA, 4-H, and volunteers at many different community activities. Once Tristyn graduates she hopes to continue to play volleyball in college and major in exercise science.
Wyatt Luhmann, Granada, MN
Wyatt Luhmann was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field/court/green. His favorite part about high school sports is the overall feeling of being on the field or court and getting to play in front of the community. Wyatt has been involved with agriculture his whole life and hopes to always be involved in it. He believes farming is not something people should take for granted as farmers put food on everyone’s tables. Wyatt is involved in soccer, basketball, golf, 4-H, and his church’s youth group. After graduation, Wyatt hopes to continue a career with farm equipment. He is currently in an internship that he loves where he gets to work on farm equipment and would like to stay with that company or go somewhere similar.
Maverick Weber – Franklin, MN
Maverick Weber was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is the competitiveness and family aspect of his team. To Maverick, agriculture provides ample opportunities to learn. He has been able to learn work ethic and improve problem solving skills from agriculture and apply them to his everyday life. Maverick is involved in football, trapshooting, FFA, NHS, Little Crow Ski Team, and We Care. After graduation, Maverick plans to attend MSU Mankato for a degree in civil engineering.
Chisum Schmiedeberg, Lancaster, MN
Chisum Schmiedeberg was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is getting to play with his friends and building bonds and memories that will last a lifetime. To Chisum, agriculture and farming are more than just jobs, they are a lifestyle. They are not easy jobs either, but jobs that require a lot of hard work and dedication. Chisum is involved in football, basketball, baseball, trap shooting, student council, and 4-H. As of right now Chisum is not sure what he wants to do after high school, but he is excited for what the future holds.
Samantha Untiedt, Okabena, MN
Samantha Untiedt was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is being able to meet new people from neighboring schools and building relationships with them. She also loves playing and growing with her teammates alongside her. To Samantha, agriculture is the gift that keeps on giving. Agriculture has provided her and many other people in her community with opportunities and has taught her a multitude of life lessons, which formed her into who she is today. Samantha is involved in volleyball, band, Student Council, class president, FFA, food science, VBS teacher, elementary mentor, and Minnesota Honor Society member. After graduation, Samantha plans to play volleyball at South Dakota State University while studying human biology.
Thatcher Bochmann – Rochester, MN
Thatcher Bochmann was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. Thatcher’s favorite thing about high school sports is getting to play the sport he loves with his best friends while the whole school is there to support them. To Thatcher, agriculture is what our country is built upon and it’s important we all recognize that and make sure those in agriculture are supported for the future. Thatcher is involved in football and track. He also participates in community activities such as volunteering at a local catering service and food bank, doing a yearly “Friends for the Poor” walk with his football team, and helping at his church. After graduation, Thatcher hope to stay involved with farming and pass his appreciation for agriculture on to future generations.
Eva Moore, Osakis, MN
Eva Moore was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the court. Eva’s favorite thing about high school sports is friendships she has made with her teammates and the team bonding activities they have done. Agriculture means a lot to Eva as she has grown up on a family farm and learned the importance of what they do and how tough but rewarding agriculture can be. Eva is involved in volleyball, FFA, and youth group, and volunteers in many community activities such as packing Christmas boxes for Operation Christmas child, leading at VBS, teaching agriculture lessons to kids at the Learning Tree, and serving Thanksgiving dinner at the community center. After graduation, Eva plans to attend NDSU for a double major in agronomy and ag business. She would like to become an agronomist and continue helping with her family farm operations.
Jake Jackson, Sanborn, MN
Jake Jackson was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the field and court. Jake’s favorite thing about high school sports is the connections he’s made with his teammates and the memories that will last a lifetime. Agriculture means a lot to Jake as he grows up on a family farm where he gets to work with family members. Jake is involved in football, basketball, baseball, FFA, Cottonwood County Beef Ambassadors, and Germantown Live Wires 4-H Club.
Vince Vander Kooi, Worthington, MN
Vince Vander Kooi was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. Vince’s favorite thing about high school sports is the adrenaline, competitive nature, and sportsmanship of everyone involved. To Vince, agriculture is more than just a job, you have to have a true passion for it. Vince is involved in football, FFA, and 4-H, and partakes in many community service activities. After graduation, Vince would like to attend college for something ag related, then return to his family farm.
Jocelyn Mann, Saint Paul, MN
Jocelyn Mann was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the field/court. Jocelyn’s favorite thing about high school sports are the bonds she has created with her teammates and coaches. To Jocelyn, agriculture is everything we could need, meaning without agriculture, we wouldn’t have food or clothes and she wouldn’t be living the life she has if she didn’t have agriculture. Jocelyn is involved in basketball, soccer, FFA, Black Student Union, and Student Council, and is working to create a peer tutoring program. She is also involved with community ethic steering program and works to build and maintain the school garden and gardens around the twin cities. After graduation, Jocelyn plans to become an architect with emphasis in interior and landscape design.
Beth Holst, Kellogg, MN
Beth Holst was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the court. Beth’s favorite thing about high school sports is being able to connect with players of all ages. To Beth, agriculture means the future, we will always need it. The greatest thing about agriculture is that it’s for anyone, it doesn’t matter your background. Beth is involved in volleyball, FFA, and 4-H, and is a religion teacher at her church. After graduation, Beth wants to get a degree in criminal justice and use it serving her community. While that wouldn’t pertain to agriculture, she still wants to own cattle and help on her family’s farm.
William Serbus, Kimball, MN
William Serbus was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field/mat. William’s favorite thing about high school sports is spending time with his teammates. To William, agriculture means spending time outdoors with his family and working to help change the beef industry for the better. William is involved in football, wrestling, baseball, trapshooting, and FFA. He is also an Eagle Scout, has his black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and volunteers with the local fire department, at his church, and at other community events. After graduation, William plans to go to college for some type of irrigational plumbing so that he can use that education on their family farm.
Claire Metzger, Elizabeth, MN
Claire Metzger was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the field. Claire’s favorite thing about high school sports is the sense of belonging and encouragement she receives from her teammates. To Claire, agriculture means educating others on where their food comes from. Claire is involved in volleyball, FFA, Student Council, youth group, and 4-H, and she’s a member of Fergus Falls Saddle Club and Minnesota High School Rodeo (MNHSRA). Claire has always loved animals and goats, so after graduation, she plans to become a large animal vet that specializes in reproductive health.
JJ O’Reilly, Goodhue, MN
JJ O’Reilly was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. JJ’s favorite part of high school sports is competing with his friends and having a fun time doing the things they love. To JJ, agriculture means security. Knowing that he can wake up and have food and produce helped him to understand the importance of agriculture. JJ is involved in FFA, football, wrestling, as well as his local community corn drive. After he graduates, JJ plans to work full time on his family’s dairy farm.
Claire Hoffman, Rushmore, MN
Claire Hoffman was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the field. Her favorite thing about high school sports is playing as a team. When things are going well the team can celebrate and when things are rough the team is there for each other. Agriculture to Claire means sacrifice. Living on a farm means sacrificing a lot of time and energy. Claire is involved in softball, basketball, football stats, national honor society, Spanish club, band, FFA, 4-H, and youth group. When she graduates, she plans to attend South Dakota State University and study ag business.
Catherine Fank, Olivia, MN
Catherine Fank was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the court. Her favorite thing about high school sports is working together as a team and giving it your all. She enjoys the competition as well. To Catherine agriculture means a world of possibilities. Pretty much everything in our world relates to agriculture in one way or another so without it the world couldn’t operate. Catherine is involved in basketball, track, FFA, math league, and student council. Catherine’s future plans are to continue to grow her goat herd.
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Senior WR & DB | FFA | Family Farm
Lacek was selected as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite thing about football is the brotherhood with his teammates on and off the field. To him, agriculture is about farmers feeding the world. Off the field, Lacek is involved in FFA and 4-H. He is excited for what lies ahead in his future.
Sophomore MLB & RG | Volunteering | Farm Connection
Winselman was selected as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite thing about football is working together as a team. To him, agriculture means connecting with the community and providing food for the world. Off the field, Winselman is involved in wrestling, baseball, church activities, and volunteering with youth athletics. After graduation, he hopes to play college football.
Senior G | Volunteering | Farm Connection
Schell was selected as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite thing about football is the perseverance and mental toughness required to be successful. To Schell, agriculture connects our society. Off the field, he is involved in FFA, student government, Math League, Drama Club, Supermileage, volunteering in his community, and playing a variety of sports. After graduation, he plans to attend college and eventually become a doctor.
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Senior RB & LB | FFA | Family Farm
Zeug was selected as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite thing about football is how it operates as a collective, yet individual, sport. To him, agriculture is a showcase of the commitment and connection of family. Off the field, Zeug is involved in wrestling, FFA, 4-H, and church. After graduation, he hopes to study animal science or diesel mechanics and stay on the family farm.
Senior RB & LB | FFA | Family Farm
Hauger was selected as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. What he loves most about football is the connection among teammates and the feeling of walking onto the field for a Friday night game. Agriculture links back to almost everything Hauger does and has taught him a strong work ethic. Hauger has a long list of extracurriculars off the field, including Student Council, National Honor Society, choir, solo ensemble, chamber choir, basketball, track, community theater, FFA, and 4-H. After graduation, he plans to attend college.
Senior DE, DT, MLB | Volunteering | Farm Family
Overgaard was selected as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite thing about football is building relationships with his teammates. To him, agriculture is an integral part of our world. Off the field, Overgaard is involved in FFA, basketball, baseball, and volunteering in his church. After graduation, he plans to attend college and continue his football career.
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Senior TE & OLB | Volunteering | Farm Connection
King was selected as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite thing about football is how everyone must collaborate for group success. To him, agriculture is an important part of his culture and an important piece of rural lifestyle. Off the field, King is involved in FFA, basketball, Student Council, Youth Group, and volunteering at a youth football league. After graduation, he plans to attend college and major in social work.
Senior FB & MLB | Volunteering | Farm Connection
Plumley was selected as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite thing about football is the physicality and passion in the game. Agriculture has him the value of hard work and has a special place in his heart. Off the field, Plumley is involved in wrestling, track and field, and volunteering as a youth recreation instructor. After graduation, he plans to attend college and major in education and/or agribusiness.
Junior LT & T | Youth Group | Family Farm
Eisenbraun was selected as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite thing about football is the sense of brotherhood he feels with his teammates. To Eisenbraun, agriculture has shown him how hard work and dedication can pay off. Off the field, he is involved in 4-H, FFA, community landscaping, church youth group, and playing several sports. After graduation, he hopes to enter the electrical field and continue raising livestock.
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Senior FB & DE | Student Council | Family Farm
Sandbulte was selected as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. He enjoys the close friendships he’s built with teammates over his many years of playing football. To him, being in agriculture is a family tradition that he cherishes. Outside football, Sandbulte is involved in choir, Student Council, church activities, and participating in track. He hopes to attend college and earn a degree in ag business.
Senior WR & DE | FFA | Family Farm
Manggaard was selected as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite part about football is the challenging nature of improving as a player and accomplishing goals. To Manggaard, agriculture is a livelihood that supports the community and the globe by providing important resources. Off the field, he participates in FFA, volunteers, and plays basketball. He hopes to attend the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and earn a degree in ag business.
Senior RB & LB | Volunteering | Family Farm
Walsh was selected as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. He enjoys the bonds he’s formed with coaches, teammates, and his family during his football career. To him, agriculture is part of his family history and has taught him valuable life lessons. Off the field, he volunteers as a youth coach, participates in a variety of sports, and works at a grass seed cleaning facility. He is excited for the future as he determines his plan of study for college.
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Senior G & DT | FFA | Family Farm
Schweiss was selected as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite thing about football is the sense of community on his team. He firmly believes that being in agriculture has shaped his values and work ethic. Off the field, Schweiss is actively involved in FFA. After graduation, he plans to continue working on the family farm and remain involved in agriculture.
Senior OLB, TE, WR | Volunteering | Family Farm
Hoven was selected as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite thing about football is putting in effort and working hard with his teammates. He says agriculture means everything to him, and everything in life can be connected back to agriculture. Off the field, he participates in FFA, student council, volunteering, and playing a variety of sports. He plans to attend Wahpeton and eventually become a sales agronomist.
Sophomore WR & CB | Minnesota Nice | Family Farm
Martens was selected as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. He loves the teamwork, brotherhood, and drive that football instills. To Martens, agriculture also instills teamwork and drive as he learns to care for animals with his family. Outside of football, he is involved in basketball and Minnesota Nice. After graduation, Martens hopes to continue working with his family.
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Senior RB & FS | Volunteering | Family Farm
Miller was selected as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. He says that football means working together and challenging his mental toughness. To Miller, agriculture brings new things to learn with each changing season. Off the field, he is involved in SADD, prom committee, church activities, and a variety of other sports.
Junior | Young Life | Family Farm
Owusu was selected as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. To Owusu, football means being part of a team that cares for one another. He says his involvement on the family farm has brought him closer to his family and taught him valuable lessons. He is also involved in wrestling, track, and his local church. After high school, Owusu hopes to play college football and earn a degree in business or marketing.
Senior DE & WR | 4-H | Family Farm
Banse was selected as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. To Banse, football has strengthened his work ethic and given him a sense of community. That sense of community and hard work has also been developed through his experiences on his family’s farm. When Banse isn’t on the field, he is involved in 4-H, track, and 4th of July clean-up days in his community. After graduating high school, Banse hopes to continue his football career or become a heavy equipment operator.
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Junior RB & LB | Volunteer | Family Farm
Freitag was selected as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. To Freitag, agriculture is a means to providing for your family and for the community, and what he loves most about football is the bond the sport creates between players. After graduation, Freitag plans to further his education.
Sophomore QB | Link Leader | Family Farm
Gillman was selected as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. For Gillman, agriculture is the backbone of his local community. In the off-season, he is involved in basketball and track. After graduating, Gillman will attend college, play football, and earn a degree a finance and business.
Senior QB & CB | VBS | Family Farm
Fest was selected as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. What he loves most about playing football is being part of a team and having fun. Fest is involved in 4-H, refereeing youth sports, and cleaning up his local community. Fest plans to get a degree in agribusiness.
Senior OG & DT | Volunteer | Family Farm
Ritter was selected as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. For Ritter, agriculture is important because it’s about producing products that everyone needs. Next year, Ritter will pursue an agriculture degree and work on the family run dairy farm.
Junior Linebacker | Project Love | Family Farm
Allen was selected as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. To Allen, agriculture is feeding communities and hard work. After graduation, he plans to attend South Dakota State University to earn a six-year doctorate degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Senior Linebacker | B3 | Family Farm
Weber was selected as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. For Weber, agriculture is a necessity because it keeps the population fed. Next year, Weber will attend college, play football and pursue a degree in Business Marketing or Accounting.
Junior Right Guard | Camp Courage | Family Farm
Olson was selected as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. Outside of football, he is involved in other sports, National Honors Society, trap shooting, and FFA. After graduating high school, Olson plans to attend college to become an electrician.
Junior C & DE | 4-H | Family Farm
Gifford was selected as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. What he loves most about playing football is the life lessons the sport has taught him. To Gifford, agriculture is opportunity because the skills learned are never ending. Gifford plans to continue farming after high school.
Junior OL & DL | Boy Scouts | Family Farm
Smith was selected as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. When he thinks of agriculture, Smith thinks of persistence, community, and family, all of which have had an impact on him. After high school, Smith plans to attend college and to get his teaching degree.
Junior RB & LB | Service Learning | Family Farm
Evans was selected as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. When not playing football, he also participates in track and field, and volunteers with service learning. After graduating from high school, Evans plans to attend a local trade school.
Senior T & LS | 4-H | Family Farm
Keck was selected as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. What he loves about football is the unity the sport creates between members of a team. Keck would like to attend an out-of-state college, and receive an Agriculture Business or Animal Science degree.
Senior DT | Youth Volunteer | Family Farm
Sullivan was selected as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. Sullivan volunteers at youth retreats where he enjoys mentoring young students about respect and courage. After graduating from high school, Sullivan plans to enlist into the military.