Former Brainerd Warrior All-Star football players are invited to attend the Minnesota Football Showcase which kicks off at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
Former All-Stars from all schools will be introduced at halftime. All-Star alumni should report to the Delta 360 Club before the game.
Reese Kapsner of Pierz and Andrew Eklund of Aitkin will play for the North team in the Showcase. Kapsner was a running back for the Mid-State Subdistrict 1 champion Pioneers who advanced to the semifinals of the Class 3A state tournament. Eklund was a defensive end for the Gobblers.
The game, sponsored by the Minnesota Football Coaches Association, celebrates football in Minnesota and will feature outstanding senior players from around the state.
The Showcase will be the 57th in Minnesota All-Star football history and will feature the North All-Stars vs. the South All-Stars. The game will be televised by KMSP FOX 9.
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In addition to the game, the event will feature:
• Youth football clinic from 10-11 a.m. Registration for each clinic is limited to the first 500 participants and will include free event admission. To register please visit www.vikings.com/showcase
• Performances from Minnesota high school drum lines, cheer teams and dance teams
• Minnesota Vikings Skol Line performance
• Youth Madden Tournament beginning at 10 a.m. featuring 32 participants
• Madden 19 Vikings Club Championship from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Hyundai Club
• Autograph sessions with Vikings legends (11 a.m.-noon), Vikings Cheerleaders (11 a.m.-noon and current Viking players (noon-1 p.m.)
Brainerd Warrior All-Stars
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1945: Bill Maxe, OL
1952: Jerry Hill Back
1954: Jon Jelacic Tackle
1955: Jim Guin Tackle
1956: Roger Adair Back
1956: Ron Chisholm Back
1956: George Melin Tackle
1960: Harold Johnson End
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1960: Dann Melin Center
1974: Randy Hanson LB
1977: Tony Veith RB
1978: Greg Petrie LB
1979: Rick Hansen RB
1979 Ron Stolski Assistant coach
1980: Barry Sorensen CB
1981: Rick Sweet TE
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1983: Tim Veith RB
1984: Jon Stolski QB
1985: Kevin Knudsen OL
1987: Jared Rothenberger DE
1988: Andy Krause OT
1990: Todd Vanek DB
1991: Keith Bartholomaus DL
1992: Kurt King OL
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1994: Gary Davis DE
1994: Steve Nunnink Assistant Coach
1996: Steve Johnston DB
1997: Brian Day RB
1997: Chris Studer LB
1999: Justin Bundy DE
2000: Mitch Feierabend LB
2001: Trevor McCulloch OL
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2002: Mike Weiss LB
2003: Chet Stevenson Assistant Coach
2003: Fred Weiss LB
2004: Nate Lucas DT
2005: Pete Hiltner OL
2006: Jeff Ramey Assistant Coach
2008: Mike Valesano LB
2009: Colby Ring LB
2010: Aaron Pavek DE
2011: Joe Haeg OL, OT
2011: Jordan Hayes RB, KR
2011: Ron Stolski Head Coach
2012: Jacob Kassulker OL
2012: Deryl Ramey Assistant Coach
2013: Jon Asprey OL
2014: Alex DeRosier OL
2016: Joshua Howieson OL
2017: Charlie Geraets RB
