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Many high school football standouts in Wisconsin go on to big things at the college level and in the pros, and this is our spot to recognize those athletes each week and help you keep up with what is going down on some of your favorite players from the past. If you have alumni news, please send it to Colton Wilson by 4 p.m. on Tuesdays.

Joe Schobert, who until two years ago held the division 1 record for rushing yards in a state game in Wisconsin high school history, is steadily becoming one of the more productive linebackers in the NFL. The Waukesha West product finished the Cleveland Brown’s 33-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings with a game high 11 tackles and his first career interception. Schobert’s 70 tackles ranks him second in the NFL this season.

Second ranked UW-Oshkosh squeaked out a 31-28 victory over UW-River Falls thanks in large part to a pair of in-state alumni. Mitch Gerhaltz (Hortonville) rushed for 2 scores including the go-ahead touchdown late in the 4th quarter. Dom Todarello (Arrowhead) returned a kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown, had a receiving score, and totaled 255 all-purpose yards for the Tritons. Todarello’s performance earned him WIAC’s Special Teams Player of the Week.

In other WIAC play, Nick Holcomb is putting up gaudy numbers for UW-La Crosse. The Germanton grad had 7 catches for 138 yards and 2 scores in La Crosse’s 27-20 win over UW-Platteville. He now has a league-leading 1,050 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns on the year. Defensively, Noah Risch (Holmen) had a sack, a forced fumble, and fumble recovery while Peter Kissling (Oregon) had 2 interceptions.

Melvin Gordon continues to tear up opposing defenses for the San Diego Chargers. The Kenosha Bradford alumn rushed for 132 yards and a score in the Charger’s 21-13 loss to the Patriots. His touchdown was a career long 87 yards.

In Northern Sun action, Stuart Vanden Heuvel went 4 for 4 on field goals in Sioux Falls’ 21-14 victory over Augustana. The Lakeside Lutheran alumn’s performance earned him his second Northern Sun Special Teams Player of the Week honors this year.

Gregory Lewis (Wauwatosa West) rushed for over a 100 yards and a score for the 5th straight game in St. Cloud State’s 21-16 loss to Northern State. Anthony Carver (Wisconsin Lutheran) added a receiving touchdown, while defensive back Carvel Graham (Kenosha Bradford) recorded his fifth interception of the year.

Minnesota Moorhead’s quarterback Jakup Sinani (Oak Creek) continues to play well as he threw for 205 yards and a 2 touchdowns while rushing for 94 yards and 2 more scores in the team’s 51-19 win over the University of Mary. Wide receiver Hayden Swartz (Menomonie) had his second consecutive 100 yard receiving day while hauling in 2 touchdowns.

Garret Groshek continues to make the most of his opportunities at running back for the University of Wisconsin. The Amherst graduate had a season high 12 rushes for 51 yards and a score in the Badger’s 24-10 win over the University of Illinois. Alec Ingold (Bay Port) also rushed for a score. Defensively, Alec James (Brookfield East) wreaked havoc on the Illinois backfield recording 2 sacks and a fumble recovery. That recovery came after Tyler Johnson (Menasha) sacked the opposing quarterback and forced the fumble. Also, Joe Ferguson (Madison Memorial) had his second interception of the season from the safety position.

Three players around the NCAA added to their receiving touchdown total on the year this past weekend. Jester Weah (Madison Memorial) caught his 4th score in Pittsburgh’s 31-14 win over Virginia. Shane Wimann (Wisconsin Dells) caught a touchdown in his 4th straight game in Northern Illinois’ 30-27 win over Eastern Michigan. Lastly, Daurice Fountain (Madison Memorial) hauled in his 6th and 7th touchdown of the season in Northern Iowa’s 30-14 loss to North Dakota State.

Samuel Staehling continues to dominate everyone in the Midwest Conference. The Plymouth alumn had 6 catches for 142 yards and 2 scores in St. Norbert College’s 47-7 win over Macalester College. He has a league leading 13 receiving touchdowns on the year.

Ripon College’s quarterback Julian Patton (Madison La Follette) accounted for 4 touchdowns in the teams 36-29 victory over the University of Chicago. Defensively, Jared Zeman (Oshkosh West) and Cameron Gruenwald (Iola-Scandinavia) had interceptions.

Lastly, Dan Rothbauer did a little bit of everything for Lawrence University in their 49-13 win over Beloit College. The Appleton North grad punted twice, averaging 44 yards, had 3 tackles, 1 blocked extra point, and executed a fake punt; rushing for a first down. His performance garnered him Midwest Conference Special Teams Player of the Week honors.