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#1 | LANDEN BURBACH
Defensive Back

Landen Burbach will be playing Defensive Back this season for the Eagles. He will also play an important role on special teams and can play both cornerback and safety. He is a good tackler and can cover with the best receivers in the state. His favorite food is steak, his favorite subject in school is Weight Lifting, and his favorite pro athlete is Patrick Surtain. The people he admires most are his parents.



#2 | COHEN MICHELSEN
Wide Receiver

Cohen Michelsen will be playing Wide Receiver this season for the Eagles. Cohen is coming off an injury which prevented him from playing in 2022. He is a great position receiver and is willing to make the tough catch in traffic over the middle. He provides a strong body as the outside receiver and takes pride in his ability to block in the run game. His favorite food is steak, his favorite subject in school is History, and his favorite pro athlete is Michael Jordan. The person he admires most is his mom. His favorite quote is: “Who’s going to carry the boats”.



#4 | BRAYDEN CUSICK
Middle Linebacker/Tight End

Brayden Cusick (Lil B) is a returning starter this season for the Eagles. Brayden is a two-time first Team All-Conference Linebacker and will be calling all the defenses for the Eagles this fall. Brayden was voted as team captain this season by his teammates. He will also play an important role on special teams in 2023. His favorite food is orange chicken, his favorite subject in school is History, and his favorite pro athlete is Derek Rose. The person he admires most is his grandma.  



#6 | HAYDEN NAZARENUS
Wide Receiver

Hayden Nazarenus (Naz) will be a returning starter at Slot Wide Receiver this season for the Eagles. Hayden split time last year on an explosive offense and is looking forward to having an even bigger impact on the offense this year. He will also play a role on the special team units. His favorite food is spaghetti, his favorite subject in school is History and his favorite pro athlete is Jamal Murray. Hayden also plays baseball in the spring for the Eagles. The people he admires most are his parents. His favorite quote is “hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard”.



#8 | JACK STEWART 
Wide Receiver

Jack Stewart (Stew) will be a returning starter at Wide Receiver this fall. Jack is dynamic playmaker on offense with a great combination of speed and good hands. A 2nd Team All-Conference player last fall, he will also play a role as a returner on both punts and kickoff returns this season. His favorite food is sushi, his favorite subject in school is History and his favorite pro athlete is Connor McGregor. The person he admires most is his dad.  His favorite quote is “The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear”.



#9 | BLAKE PALLADINO 
Quarterback


Blake Palladino (Blaake) is the returning Quarterback this season.. A dual threat QB who can make plays throwing and running the ball, he is the leader of the explosive offense for the Eagles. A 2022 2nd Team All-Conference pick, Blake was voted captain by his teammates for this season. His favorite food is pizza, his favorite subject in school is History and his favorite pro athlete is Tony Romo. Blake also runs track for Dakota Ridge. The person he admires most is Tim Tebow.  



#10 | ALEX ARNOLD
Wide Receiver

Alex Arnold (Arnie) will be a returning starter at Wide Receiver for the Eagles this season. Alex is a possession receiver that has the ability to take the ball deep and stretch the defense. He is fearless going over the middle to make the tough catch. His favorite food is chicken, his favorite subject in school is Math and his favorite pro athlete is Patrick Mahomes. Alex also plays basketball and runs track for Dakota Ridge. The person he admires most is his dad.  



#14 | STEPHEN PRICE
Running Back

Stephen Price (Stevo) will be playing Running Back this season for the Eagles. Stephen brings toughness and vision to the running game. He has the ability to run the ball between the tackles and speed to get outside. He also has excellent hands in the passing game. His favorite food is fried rice, his favorite subject in school is Weight Training and his favorite pro athlete is Jimmer Ferdette. The person he admires most is his dad. His favorite quote is “Wake up to Reality”.



#15 | JAYCE RAMIREZ 
Defensive Line

Jayce Ramirez will be playing Defensive Line this fall for the Eagles. Jayce has the ability to play any position on the defensive line and will see most action at Nose Guard. He will also line up and play fullback on offense when the Eagles go to a heavy package in short yardage situations. His favorite food is fettuccine alfredo, his favorite subject in school is History and his favorite pro athlete is Dak Prescott. The person he admires most is his dad.



#22 | JOHN KEESEN 
Wide Receiver

John (Jak) Keesen will be playing Wide Receiver this season for the Eagles. Jak provides good hands and the ability to block in the run game. He may see action on special teams this fall as well. Jak's favorite food is pasta, his favorite subject in school is History and his favorite pro athlete is Jalen Hurts. Jak is also an avid golfer and plays on the men’s golf team at Dakota Ridge. The people he admires most are his mom and dad. His favorite quote is “I had a purpose before anyone had an opinion”.



#25 | COLE EHLINGER
Wide Receiver

Cole Ehlinger (Cole Man) will be a returning starter at Wide Receiver this season for the Eagles. Cole split time at slot receiver in 2022 and this season he will be counted on to play a bigger role in the pass game, running the ball and in blocking in the run game. Cole is an excellent athlete who provides many threats for the offense this season. His favorite food is lobster tail, his favorite subject in school is History and his favorite pro athlete is Mookie Betts. Cole also plays baseball for Dakota Ridge. The people he admires most are his parents.



#26 | CARSON SAUTER 
Defensive Back

Carson Sauter (C Saut) is a returning starter at Defensive Back this season. Carson plays cornerback, but has the ability to play safety as well.  He had three interceptions in 2022, and he will also be counted on to play a big role on special teams this fall for the Eagles. His favorite food is Chipotle, his favorite subject in school is Weight Training, and his favorite pro athlete is Nolan Arenando. Carson is also an All-Conference player on the Eagles baseball team. The person he admires most is his brother.   



#35 | JUDE LOCKYEAR 
Linebacker

Jude Lockyear will be playing Linebacker this season for the Eagles. Jude can play inside or outside linebacker with his athletic ability and he will also be a valuable member on the special team units this fall. Jude has played many positions during his three years, proof of his ability and willingness to be a complete team player. His favorite food is wings, his favorite subject in school is Math and his favorite pro athlete is Cooper Kupp. The people he admires most are his parents.



#49 | C0NNER SWANSON
Linebacker/Fullback

Connor Swanson (Swanny) is a returning starter and First Team All-Conference linebacker who will also play fullback on offense when the Eagles go to a heavy package in short yardage. Connor was voted team captain this season by his teammates. The strongest player on the team, he set a school record in power cleans this spring. Connor brings toughness to the defense and special teams. His favorite food is cheeseburgers, his favorite subject in school is Math and his favorite pro athlete is Julian Edleman. The person he admires most is his mom.



#55 | SAM CALOCCI 
Outside Linebacker

Sam Calocci will be playing Outside Linebacker this season for the Eagles. Sam can play both the strong and weak side outside linebacker positions, and will also be counted on to play a vital role on special teams units. His favorite food is steak, his favorite subject in school is History and his favorite pro athlete is Micah Parsons. The person he admires most is his Grandpa. His favorite quote is “There is no tomorrow”.



#64 – CORBIN DYKES
Offensive Line

Corbin Dykes will be playing Offensive Line this season for the Eagles. In addition to his ability to play Center, his knowledge of the game allows him to fill in and play any position across the front on the Eagles O-Line. His favorite food is pasta, his favorite subject in school is Math and his favorite pro athlete is Tim Tebow. The person he admires most is his mom.



#70 | ERIC KHAZEI
Defensive Line


Eric Khazei will be playing Defensive Line this season for the Eagles. Due to injury Eric has missed the last two seasons and is excited to be able to return and play an important role on the defensive line. He brings a sense of toughness to the defensive unit. His favorite food is steak, his favorite subject in school in Science and his favorite pro athlete is Brian Urlacher. The people he admires most are his family and coaches.



# 83 | COLE MOSELEY 
Wide Receiver

Cole Moseley will be playing Wide Receiver this season for the Eagles. Cole can play both the outside receiver and slot receiver positions. He takes pride in his route running and willingness to block in the run game, and has continued to get better and improve each season. His favorite food is chicken, his favorite subject in school is History and his favorite pro athlete is Ronald Acuna Jr. The people he admires most are his dad, Woj and God.



#85 | CHRISTIAN MONDRAGON
Wide Receiver

Christian Mondragon will be playing Wide Receiver this season for the Eagles. Christian has the ability to catch the ball and carry the ball on sweep plays. He will also be looked at to play a role on special teams this fall. His favorite food is steak, his favorite subject in school is History and his favorite pro athlete is James Harden. Christian also runs track for Dakota Ridge. The person he admires most is his grandpa. His favorite quote is “Without loyalty you won’t accomplish anything”.



#84 | KEVIN FENG 
Wide Receiver

Kevin Feng will play an outside receiver spot where he is an excellent possession receiver and route runner. He is fearless going over the middle to make the tough catch. His favorite food is sushi, his favorite subject in school is History and his favorite pro athlete is Antonio Brown. The person he admires most is his mom. His favorite quote is “I fear the man that does one kick 1,000 times, not the man who does a 1,000 kicks one time”.



# 88 | CONNOR SOWINSKI
Wide Receiver

Connor Sowinski will be playing Wide Receiver this season for the Eagles. Connor started the last three games of 2022, and brings great speed and play-making abilities to the offense. His ability to go deep and stretch the defense will be provide great threat for the Eagles. His favorite food is wings, his favorite subject in school is Sports Science and his favorite pro athlete is George Pickens. Connor is also a sprinter on the Dakota Ridge track and field team in the spring for the Eagles. The people he admires most are his dad and grandpa. His favorite quote is “Losers stop when they get it right once, but winners stop once they can’t get it wrong”.



#91 | WALKER MOENCH 
Defensive Line/Tight End

Walker Moench will be a returning starter on the Defensive Line this season for the Eagles. Walker has toughness, strength and athleticism - attributes which make him very difficult to block and which create havoc for offenses.  Walker will also play Tight End on offense in short yardage situations. Last season he caught three touchdowns while playing offense. Walker will also be the punter for the Eagles special teams this fall. His favorite food is steak, his favorite subject in school is Math and his favorite pro athlete is Jason Whitten. He is also a member of the Dakota Ridge basketball team. The people he admires most are his parents. His favorite quote is “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”.



#95 | PATRICK PETRONE 
Outside Linebacker

Patrick Petrone (Patty) will be a returning starter at Outside Linebacker, where he earned Honorable Mention All-Conference honors in 2022. Patrick brings athleticism to the outside linebacker position, and he will also play a vital role on special teams this season. His favorite food is steak, his favorite subject in school is History and his favorite pro athlete is Von Miller. The person he admires most is his dad.



#99 | CAEL FOWLER 
Defensive Line

Cael Fowler will be a returning starter on the Defensive Line for the Eagles. Cael has great quickness and smarts, strengths which make him a special player along the defensive front. He will be the leader on the defensive line and a force to be reckoned with by opposing offensive lines. His favorite food is sushi, his favorite subject in school is Math and his favorite pro athlete is Peyton Manning. Cael is also a member of the Dakota Ridge baseball team. The person he admires most is his dad.


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