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Mark Richelsen, Providence Academy DL, sophomore: Richelsen recorded 11 tackles, three sacks, and an interception in a 33-6 win over Minneapolis South. The Lions moved to 5-1 with the win. 

Eric Wilson, Benilde-St. Margaret's DL, senior: The Red Knights sacked the quarterback 10 times in a 34-3 win over Park Center and Wilson led the team with three sacks. Wilson is committed to Harvard and will likely play on the offensive line at the next level. 

Austin Olson, Blaine DL, senior: Olson recorded two sacks as Blaine held Anoka to just six points in a week 6 win. Olson also finished with eight tackles in the game. 

Jack Hajduch, Burnsville LB, senior: Hajduch led the Blaze with 12 tackles, got in on a sack, and forced and recovered a fumble as Burnsville shut out Eagan in week 6. 

Brock Mogensen, Farmington LB, junior (winner): In possibly the biggest upset of week 6, Farmington knocked off the previously unbeaten Rosemount Irish by a score of 28-17. Mogensen led all Farmington players with 11 tackles; he also recorded a sack and recovered a fumble. 

Phoenix Sproles, Robbinsdale Cooper DB, junior: With two interceptions in a 55-7 win over DeLaSalle, Sproles has now intercepted a pass in five of Cooper's six games this season. Sproles also had four tackles as the Hawks remained unbeaten. 

Jon Gehl, Fulda LB, senior: Gehl led all players with 21 tackles in a 27-22 over Madelia in week 6. The senior also forced and recovered a fumble and scored a touchdown on offense. 

Zakaria Mahir, Irondale DL, senior: Mahir consistently caused problems in the St. Louis Park backfield, finishing with 4 sacks and 12 tackles (five for loss) in a 32-14 win. 

Jacob Stanislawski, Winona DL, junior: Stanislawski recorded seven tackles, a sack, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery as Winona held Faribault to eight points and moved to 6-0 on the year. 

Nathan Gobely, South St. Paul LB, senior: Gobely led the Packers with nine tackles and two sacks as they rolled to a 56-20 victory over Tartan. South St. Paul will take on Henry Sibley in week 7 with a chance to move to 7-0. 

Week 1: Parker Johnson, Rockford LB

Week 2: Travis Brown, St. Michael-Albertville DB

Week 3: Elijah Colbeck, Fergus Falls DB

Week 4: Dylan Graves, Upsala/Swanville LB

Week 5: Zachary Wick, Prior Lake DL