1966 ALL-STATE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS
Class AA
First Team
Quarterback: Neil Graff, S.F. Lincoln, 6-0, 175, jr
Fullback: Gary Hudson, S.F. Lincoln, 6-0, 190, sr.
Runningbacks: Jerry Smith, R.C., 6-0, 178, sr; Bruce Bushong, Huron, 6-0, 160, sr
Tight Ends: Denny Comstock, S.F. Washington, 6-3, 185, sr; Roger Thompson, Yankton, 5-10, 158, sr
Tackles: Rex Rolfing, R.C., 6-0, 178, sr; Jerry Opsahl, Aberdeen, 6-0, 195, sr
Guards: Dave Larson, Watertown, 6-0, 190, sr; Steve Gerlach, S.F. Lincoln, 5-10, 228, sr
Center: Leo Larson, S.F. Washington, 5-10, 228, sr
Second Team
Quarterback: Bob Brimmer, Yankton, 6-1, 155, sr
Fullback: Brian Winter, R.C., 5-10, 178, sr.
Runningbacks: Chuck Keller, Watertown, 5-9, 148, sr; Jerry Martinson, Brookings, 6-0, 185
Tight Ends: Chuck Broadbent, Brookings, 5-11, 187, sr; Bill Hatzenbeller, Aberdeen, 6-0, 195, sr
Tackles: Mike Appelhof, Watertown, 6-1, 177, sr; Andy Gates, Pierre, 6-3, 210, sr
Guards: Rick Dickson, Huron, 6-3, 200, sr; Ron Doyle, Yankton, 5-8, 156, sr
Center: Steve Sharf, Watertown, 5-7, 180, sr
Class A
First Team
Quarterback: Curt Shaw, Belle Fourche, 6-0, 185, sr
Fullback: Al Breck, Notre Dame, 6-2, 205, sr.
Runningbacks: Don Sessions, Redfield, 6-0, 185, sr; Dan Kessler, Sturgis, 5-11, 170, sr
Tight Ends: Ray Leahy, Spearfish, 6-0, 178, sr; Jim Cameron, Gettysburg, 6-1, 170, sr
Tackles: Tony Glass, Vermillion, 6-2, 245, sr; Jim Rurode, Douglas, 6-1, 190, sr
Guards: Clyde Saukerson, Chamberlain, 5-10, 185, sr; Laverne Hoff, Scotland, 5-10, 185, sr
Center: Arlen Wallum, De Smet, 6-2, 200, sr
Second Team
Quarterback: V.J. Hirsch, Scotland, 6-3, 180, jr;
Fullback: Bernie Miller, Milbank, 5-10, 180, sr.
Runningbacks: Larry Sutton, Clark, 6-2, 180, jr; Greg Schultz, Vermillion, 5-10, 185, sr
Tight Ends: Tom Mackey, Notre Dame, 6-3, 210, sr; Jim Heil, Roncalli, 6-7, 190, jr
Tackles: Gary Clark, Canton, 6-0, 185, sr; Jay Bachmayer, Faulkton, 6-0, 215, sr
Guards: Gary Schmidt, Redfield, 5-6, 168, sr; Bill Otis, Belle Fourche, 5-10, 208, sr
Center: Avrias Silins, Redfield, 5-10, 208, sr
8 Man
First Team
Quarterback: Bill Fischer, Tripp, 5-9, 151, sr
Runningbacks: Lee Wilson, Frederick, 6-3, 205, sr; Earl Lindell, Onida, 5-11, 180, sr
Tight Ends: Dick Authier, Woonsocket, 6-6, 215, sr; Bob Vlasman, Plankinton, 6-3, 200, sr
Guards: Marc Bernard, Jefferson, 6-2, 205, jr; Dennis Amick, Letcher, 5-10, 170, sr
Center: Kent Hedge, Wessington, 5-11, 175, sr.
Second Team
Quarterback: Terry Holland, Montrose, 5-9, 175, sr
Runningbacks: Maurice Crevier, Jefferson, 5-11, 205, jr; Terry Shelsta, Hayti, 6-2, 217, sr
Tight Ends: David Geurts, Rosholt, 6-3, 190, jr; Dan Bollinger, Herreid, 6-1, 155, sr
Guards: Greg Larson, Wolsey, 6-0, 175, sr; Paul Suko, Hecla, 5-9, 180, sr
Center: Dave Stockland, Wakonda, 6-0, 205, sr.
Third Team
Quarterback: Tim Pressler, Selby, 6-1, 190, sr
Runningbacks: Doug Hupke, Langford, 5-8, 160, jr; Dan Bessler, Veblen, 5-10, 170, sr
Tight Ends: Roland Noem, Bryant, 6-0, 160, sr; Gary Barnes, Estelline, 6-2, 180, sr
Guards: Duane Jorgenson, Hurley, 6-2, 180, sr; Richard Dufloth, Bowdle, 5-10, 165, sr
Center: Craig Doss, Hartford, 6-0, 190, jr.