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🍂🎙️ THAT’S A WRAP ON THE FALL SEASON! 🎙️🍂 What a star-studded lineup of local athletes! The fall interview season has officially come to an end, and winter and summer interviews will start recording very soon. 🔥 ⭐ Fall Lineup: 🏈 Lucas Foley — SW/ED WarCats 🏐🥎 Kyla Ramler — Western Dubuque ⚾🏀🏈 Danny Houselog — Dubuque Hempstead 🏈⚾🤼 Brady Rissman — Western Dubuque 🏈⚾ Jack Kirk — Bellevue 🥎🎳 Natalie Ruba — Wahlert Catholic 🏈⚾ Tate Ries — Beckman Catholic 🎧 Click the link below to catch up on all of the fall episodes! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… And best of luck to all of our playoff-bound football teams — go make some noise! 🏈🔥🏆 Winter sports are up next! ❄️🏀

🏈🏆 2026 LARGE SCHOOLS PLAYER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS! 🏆🏈 Five outstanding athletes. Three schools represented. Only ONE can take home the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast Large Schools Player of the Year Award! 🔥 🏈 JP Elbert — Wahlert Catholic 🏈 Brady Rissman — Western Dubuque 🏈 Drew Bergfeld — Western Dubuque 🏈 Mason Birch — Dubuque Senior 🏈 William Freund — Wahlert Catholic These five stood out for their individual statistics, all-around impact, and outstanding performances throughout the 2026 season. Team success was also considered in selecting the finalists. 🗳️ TIME TO MAKE YOUR PREDICTION! 👇 Who deserves to be named the 2026 Large Schools Player of the Year? Drop your pick in the comments and tell us WHY! 👀🏆

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🐏 Cody Valentine — Dubuque Senior Congratulations to Cody Valentine from Dubuque Senior on earning a selection to the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast All-Area Team! 🏈🔥 Valentine was one of Senior’s most disruptive defenders, finishing with 29.5 tackles, 21 solo stops and 7 tackles for loss. He also recovered a fumble and contributed at quarterback when called upon. Cody’s ability to consistently create negative plays made him one of the Rams’ most valuable defensive pieces. 🚫💥 📸: Player Instagram — Uncredited

🐏 George Sandiford — Dubuque Senior Congratulations to George Sandiford from Dubuque Senior on earning a selection to the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast All-Area Team! 💪🏈 Sandiford was a disruptive presence defensively, recording 34 tackles, 21 solo stops and 5.5 tackles for loss. He also picked off a pass and returned it 43 yards. George consistently found ways to turn defensive snaps into impact plays for the Rams. 💥🐏 📸: Wes Schilling Photography

🐏 Khamari Williams — Dubuque Senior Congratulations to Khamari Williams from Dubuque Senior on earning a selection to the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast All-Area Team! 🏈🔒 Williams was one of Senior’s biggest playmakers in the secondary, finishing with 20.5 tackles, 18 solo stops and 2 interceptions. His 2 interceptions ranked 2nd among Large School players, and he also recorded 6 pass breakups. Khamari made quarterbacks think twice before testing his side of the field! 🔒🔥 📸: Wes Schilling Photography

🐏 Mekhi Marsh — Dubuque Senior Congratulations to Mekhi Marsh from Dubuque Senior on earning a selection to the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast All-Area Team! 🏈⚡ Marsh was Senior’s go-to target, leading the Large School area with 32 receptions while totaling 339 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns. His 32 catches ranked 1st among all Large School players. Mekhi also contributed defensively with 13.5 tackles and an interception, making plays on both sides of the ball. 🙌🔥 📸: Wes Schilling Photography

🐏 Cory Dukes — Dubuque Senior Congratulations to Cory Dukes from Dubuque Senior on earning a selection to the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast All-Area Team! 🏈💥 Dukes was one of Senior’s most dependable two-way performers, rushing for 220 yards and 3 touchdowns while leading the Rams with 39.5 tackles. He added 26 solo stops, 6.5 tackles for loss and a sack, consistently finding ways to make an impact on both sides of the football. 💪🐏 📸: Stephen Gassman TH

🐏 Mason Birch — Dubuque Senior Congratulations to Mason Birch from Dubuque Senior on earning a selection to the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast All-Area Team! 🏈🔥 Birch was one of the area’s most productive two-way players, rushing for 587 yards and 11 touchdowns while also throwing for 745 yards and 5 TDs. His 11 rushing touchdowns ranked 2nd among all Large School players. Defensively, Mason added 37 tackles, 30 solo stops, 8 tackles for loss and a sack. No matter which side of the football he was on, Birch was making plays! 💪🔥 📸: Wes Schilling Photography

🐴 Matthew Brashaw — Dubuque Hempstead Congratulations to Matthew Brashaw from Dubuque Hempstead on earning a selection to the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast All-Area Team! 🏈🔥 Brashaw’s impact went well beyond his 22 tackles. He recorded an impressive 6.5 tackles for loss, forced a fumble and recovered 2 more, returning them for 25 yards. Matthew consistently created negative plays and turnovers for the Mustang defense! 💥🚫 📸: Dirk Hansen

🐴 Maddox Milner — Dubuque Hempstead Congratulations to Maddox Milner from Dubuque Hempstead on earning a selection to the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast All-Area Team! 🏈👏 Milner was one of the Mustangs’ most reliable defenders, finishing with 43 tackles, 28 solo stops and 2 tackles for loss. His ability to finish plays himself stood out, and Maddox remained one of Hempstead’s most productive defenders throughout the season. 💪🛡️ 📸: Joz5 Photos

🐴 Landen Elliott — Dubuque Hempstead Congratulations to Landen Elliott from Dubuque Hempstead on earning a selection to the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast All-Area Team! 💪🏈 Elliott put together one of Hempstead’s strongest defensive seasons, recording 50.5 tackles, 27 solo stops and 4 tackles for loss. His 50.5 tackles ranked 2nd among all Large School players. He also forced 2 fumbles and recovered another, consistently finding ways to create extra opportunities for the Mustangs. 🔥💥 📸: Joz5 Photos

🐴 Eli Curry — Dubuque Hempstead Congratulations to Eli Curry from Dubuque Hempstead on earning a selection to the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast All-Area Team! 🏈🛡️ Curry was everywhere defensively, finishing with 72 tackles and 47 solo stops. His 72 tackles ranked 1st among all Large School players. Eli also added an interception and a forced fumble, giving the Mustangs a defensive playmaker who was constantly around the football. 💥🔒 📸: Joz5 Photos

🐴 Waylon Daughetee — Dubuque Hempstead Congratulations to Waylon Daughetee from Dubuque Hempstead on earning a selection to the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast All-Area Team! 🏈⚡ Daughetee was Hempstead’s leading receiver, hauling in 25 passes for 356 yards and a touchdown while averaging 14.2 yards per catch. His 356 receiving yards ranked 3rd among all Large School players. Waylon consistently provided the Mustangs with a big-play threat through the air! 🚀🔥 📸: Joz5 Photos

🐴 Landon Klotz — Dubuque Hempstead Congratulations to Landon Klotz from Dubuque Hempstead on earning a selection to the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast All-Area Team! 🏈🔥 Klotz was one of Hempstead’s most versatile players, tying for the team lead with 27 receptions for 263 yards while adding 178 rushing yards and 240 passing yards. His 27 receptions tied for 2nd among all Large School players. Defensively, Landon added 22 tackles and an interception. Whether running, catching, throwing or defending, Klotz found ways to contribute all over the field! 💪🐴 📸: Joz5 Photos

🐾 Cameron Steffen — Western Dubuque Congratulations to Cameron Steffen from Western Dubuque on earning a selection to the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast All-Area Team! 🏈💪 Steffen was one of the anchors of Western Dubuque’s district-championship defense, finishing 2nd on the Bobcats with 37 tackles. He added 22 solo stops, 4 tackles for loss and a sack, consistently helping shut down opposing offenses throughout the season. 🛡️🔥 📸: Kai Hasten

🐾 Will Casey — Western Dubuque Congratulations to Will Casey from Western Dubuque on earning a selection to the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast All-Area Team! 🏈⚡ Casey contributed in every phase, rushing for 219 yards and 4 touchdowns while averaging 8.8 yards per carry. Defensively, he added 21.5 tackles, 3 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks, along with a fumble recovery for a touchdown. Add his impact on special teams, and Will was one of the Bobcats’ most versatile contributors. 💪🔥 📸: Kai Hasten