WATERTOWN — Thirty-five northeastern South Dakota standouts have been selected to the 2025 South Dakota Football Coaches Association's all-state teams .

The group features seven repeat all-state selections, including the Public Opinon's Tri-Players of the Year in seniors Jackson Wadsworth of Hamlin, Colt Beck of Elkton-Lake Benton and Jesiah Baum of Warner.

Other repeat honorees are Watertown senior linebacker Kaden Decker, Elkton-Lake Benton senior defensive lineman Quintin Westley, De Smet senior offensive lineman Grant Wilkinson and Faulkton Area senior fullback/H-back Tristen Baloun.

Wadsworth led Hamlin to a 9-2 record and a semifinal berth in the state Class 9AA playoffs, closing out his career by passing for 2,480 yards and 30 touchdowns. He finished his career with 4,631 y

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