1970 ALL-STATE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS
Class AA
Offense
Quarterback: Rick Beck, Mitchell, 6-1, 205, sr.
Fullback: Craig Knowlton, S.F.Washington, 6-0, 200, sr.
Runningbacks: Doug Nelson, Yankton, 5-11, 175, sr.; Dave Collins, R.C.Stevens, 5-10, 150, sr.
Tight Ends: Bill Costello, Huron, 6-0, 180, sr.; Gary Bills, S.F.Lincoln, 6-3, 185, sr.
Tackles: Scott Sumner, Watertown, 6-0, 185, sr.; Dennis Taylor, Brookings, 5-10, 180, sr.
Guards: Gary Cwach, Yankton, 6-1, 210, sr.; Mark Schuette, S.F.O'Gorman, 6-0, 205, sr.
Center: Bob Downs, R.C.Stevens, 6-0, 185, sr.
Kicker: Doug Tschetter, Huron, 6-1, 160, sr.
Defense
Ends: Bob Sheehan, Aberdeen Central, 6-0, 190, sr.; Ty Glanzer, S.F.Washington, 6-2, 230, sr.
Tackles: Roger Konrady, Watertown, 6-3, 235, sr.; Bruce Olson, Aberdeen Central, 6-3, 210, sr.
Guard: Jim Fowler, Yankton, 6-6, 250, sr.
Linebackers: Don Larson, Madison, 6-1, 190, sr.; Jim Larson, Yankton, 5-10, 175, sr.; Paul Miskimins, Mitchell, 5-9, 160, sr.
Backs: Bruce Lundie, Watertown, 6-0, 160, sr.; Ron Wiblemo, Mitchell, 5-10, 160, sr.
Safety: Dave Mann, Pierre, 6-0, 160, sr.
Class A
First Team
Quarterback: Mike McGinnis, Belle Fourche, 6-1, 180, sr.; sr.
Fullback: Doug Verley, Canton, 6-0, 210, sr
Runningbacks: Randy Jencks, De Smet, 6-2, 170, sr.; Ed Walker, Mobridge, 5-10, 200
Tight Ends: Russ Perrigo, Custer, 6-1, 200, sr.; Bob Patterson, Redfield, 5-10, 160, sr.
Tackles: Doug Voss, Beresford, 6-3, 250, sr.; Leo Schroeder, Winner, 6-2, 230, sr.
Guards: John Mehlhoff, Eureka, 6-4, 205, sr.; Brad Broderson, Wessington Springs, 6-0, 205, sr.
Center: Rick Schultz, Brandon Valley, 6-0, 205, sr.
Second Team
Quarterback: Pete Monfore, Miller, 6-2, 165, sr.; Terry Long, De Smet, 6-2, 185, sr.
Fullback: Jim Telford, Sully Buttes, 6-0, 200, sr.
Runningbacks: Leon Norbeck, Platte, 6-0, 165, sr.; Roger Day, Highmore, 5-11, 180, sr.
Tight Ends: Roger Seidel, Mobridge, 6-3, 180, sr.; Jerry Tomek, Roncalli, 6-1, 195, sr.
Tackles: Al Bailey, Clark, 5-11, 195, sr.; Eddie Anderson, Redfield, 6-1, 215, sr.
Guards: Steve Thomas, Sturgis, 6-0, 195, sr.; Paul Morehouse, Parkston, 6-1, 205, sr.
Center: Bill Headlee, Kadoka, 5-10, 195, sr.
9 Man
First Team
Quarterback: Ken Steever, Bryant, 6-1, 185, sr
Runningbacks: Monty Jost, West Lyman, 6-0, 190, sr.; Rich Linke, Woonsocket, 5-10, 165, sr.; Dan Somsen, Castlewood, 5-11, 200, sr
Tight Ends: Bill Hearnden, Conde, 6-0, 180, sr.; Greg Todd, Isabel, 6-1, 180, sr
Guards: Tom Gilbert, Hitchcock, 5-11, 180, sr.; Gary Olawsky, Corsica, 6-0, 185, sr
Center: Tom Quinn, Timber Lake, 5-10, 205, sr
Second Team
Quarterback: Bob Barta, GayvillVolin, 5-8, 175, sr
Runningbacks: Kevin Johnson, Mt. Vernon, 5-7, 150, sr.; Tim Tracey, Waubay, 5-11, 170, jr.; Merlin Herr, Tripp, 5-11, 180, sr
Tight Ends: Roger Hubner, Avon, 6-2, 195, sr.; Chuck Bright, Hurley, 6-2, 185, sr
Guards: Duane Petzoldt, Menno, 5-11, 200, sr.; Ron Mittleider, Herreid, 6-3, 205, sr
Center: CL-Steve Pier, Iroquois, 5-11, 160, sr
Third Team
Quarterback: Ron Stotz, Bowdle, 5-11, 160
Runningbacks: Lee Granquist, GranDeuel, 5-10, 175, sr.; Ivan Golder, Bridgewater, 6-2, 240, sr.; Ralph Keintz, Roslyn, 6-0, 180
Tight Ends: Kevin Stormo, Hayti, 6-0, 170, jr.; Wayne Sand, Rosholt, 5-11, 175, sr.; 170, jr
Guards: Dave Weszha, Selby, 6-2, 210, sr.; Scott Eichstadt, Wolsey, 5-9
Center: CL-Dave Boomsma, Hitchcock, 6-0, 180, jr