EAST GRAND FORKS — East Grand Forks Senior High head coach Ryan Kasowski has had at least one Schmiedeberg in the program for some time now.

Caleb was the first, taking snaps at both running back and safety, and eventually becoming a captain. He was a member of the 2022 Green Wave team that made it to the Section 8-3A championship game, and he graduated in 2023.

Now, it's Cole who's taken the reins. Like his older brother, Cole has become a central piece on both sides of the ball for East Grand Forks, and he's a leading voice in the locker room.

"It’s hard to wrap your head around not having (a Schmiedeberg) next year," Kasowski said. "They’re great leaders, and just overall great athletes for us."

Cole was a freshman when Caleb was a senior, which means the two just missed out on comp

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