Using stats compiled by MaxPreps, we list the top returnees for sacks in each class for the upcoming season.    Our lists include only those players for programs which have decided to play during the fall campaign (Season A).  Players are also included inside the classification for which they played a year ago and you will see a few that have moved up or down a division.

 

SIX MAN

1. Brady Kuntz Fleming 9.0
2. Kodiak Reigel Mountain Valley 7.0
3. Parker Jaeger Prairie 6.0
Dillon Ball Cheyenne Wells 6.0
5. Alex Cruz Stratton/Liberty 5.0
6. Cooper Seaman Flagler/Hi Plains 4.5
7. Koy Pickard Kim/Branson 4.0
Tatum White Cheraw 4.0
9. Cody Banks Flagler/Hi Plains 3.0
Tristan Martinez Mountain Valley 3.0
Blake Sebastian Hanover 3.0
Logan Sturgeon Deer Trail 3.0
Isaac Doll Prairie 3.0
Logan Breyer Stratton/Liberty 3.0
Erik Lebsock Prairie 3.0
Arek Wulf Prairie 3.0
Cordell Garriott North Park 3.0

 

NOTE:  Flagler/Hi Plains are no longer a co-op program and will play as independent teams in 2020

EIGHT MAN

1. Kyle Arnett Pikes Peak Christian 10.0
2. Austin Beanland Dove Creek 8.0
Terrance Heath Sedgwick County 8.0
4. Brandon Eglinton Calhan 7.0
Xavier Livesay Akron 7.0
Tyler Amrhein Swink 7.0
Colt Fury Mancos 7.0
8. Braxton Asbell Sargent 6.5
9. Gabe Polley Rangely 5.5
Connor Clark Dayspring Christian 5.5

 

CLASS 1A

1. Adnex Bumba Jefferson 15.0
2. AJ Hemphill Strasburg 8.5
3. Elijah Burkett CS Christian 8.0
Joey Beckner Holyoke 8.0
5. Blake Reeves Florence 5.5
6. Severin Grundvig CS Christian 5.0
7. Ben Hatz Platte Canyon 4.5
Zachary Eskelson Meeker 4.5
9. Tell Wade Wray 4.0
Ethan Reza Peyton 4.0
Parker Franz Burlington 4.0

 

CLASS 2A

1. Tanner Applebee Resurrection Christian 32.0
2. Justin Hawthorne Resurrection Christian 12.5
3. Cash Mueller Alamosa 12.0
4. Jaden Waller D’Evelyn 9.0
Keaton Knaub Sterling 9.0
6. Kane Absmeier Alamosa 7.5
7. Jordan Hirman Elizabeth 7.0
8. Deklan Wilk Prospect Ridge 6.0
9. Morgan Tribbett Eaton 5.5
Joseph Campagna Moffat County 5.5

 

CLASS 3A

1. Lesandro Aguilar Eagle Valley 16.0
2. Dorian Pacheco Lutheran 7.0
Saxon Wright Palmer Ridge 7.0
4. Corby Tecu Mead 6.0
5. Josiah Aldinger Falcon 4.5
6. Brody Welch Holy Family 4.0
John Wagner Evergreen 4.0
Kyler Reimers Durango 4.0
9. Dylan O’Rourke Canon City 3.5
Cooper Walton Roosevelt 3.5
Cael Langord Fort Morgan 3.5

 

CLASS 4A

1. Nico Gagliardi Cheyenne Mountain 9.0
2. Colin Stuhr Dakota Ridge 8.5
3. Ian Loomis Loveland 5.5
4. Cody Nelson Brighton 5.0
Jake Boley Cheyenne Mountain 5.0
Are’an Burr Air Academy 5.0
Armony Trujillo Fruita Monument 5.0
Shane Burch Grand Junction 5.0
Abner Schwab Pine Creek 5.0
10. Nathanial Jahner Palmer 4.5
Espin Hernandez Fruita Monument 4.5

 

CLASS 5A

1. Matthew Baer Regis 12.5
2. Clay Nanke Regis 9.5
3. Eli Miller Valor Christian 8.5
4. Micah Nanninga Castle View 6.5
5. Gus Zilinskas Cherry Creek 6.0
6. Nolan Hoefner Lakewood 5.0
Trey Porter Fountain Fort Carson (now 4A) 5.0
Geoff Freeman Chaparral 5.0
Ty Hussey Grandview 5.0
Malik Majekodunmi Cherry Creek 5.0
Deion Maes Pomona 5.0
Parks Jones Ralston Valley 5.0