ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University head football coach Tom Dosch has announced the signing of 20 student-athletes to national letters of intent for the 2010 fall football season.  The class includes 11 athletes from South Dakota, five from Minnesota, two from North Dakota, one from Arizona, and one from Oklahoma. 

“I’d like to compliment our staff on being able to recruit and sign 20 student-athletes in our initial class.  Even though we got started late, I believe this will be a outstanding class to build a strong foundation with for years to come.  We’ve been able to get some tremendous players from the area, with 11 athletes from South Dakota, five from Minnesota, and two from North Dakota, and we’ve added five players from right here in Aberdeen.  All of these athletes are great students with over half of them receiving academic scholarships from Northern State.  These players have shown tremendous athleticism throughout their prep careers with all of these signees having been multi-sport athletes in high school.  These players have come from successful, winning programs, and we hope to add to their winning pedigree here at Northern,” said Dosch of his first recruiting class as the head of the Northern State football program.

Jared Jacobson        QB    5-11    190    Rapid City, S.D. / St. Thomas More HS
Jacobson earned four letters in football, four letters in basketball, and also played legion baseball while a prep at St. Thomas More HS in Rapid City, S.D. …named First-Team All-State as a senior and honorable mention All-State as a junior…earned All-Conference accolades both his junior and senior seasons while also being voted Team MVP during the same years…team captain during senior campaign…named 11A Player of the Year as senior…named Argus Leader Elite 45 member as a senior….Rapid City Journal Best of the West team member junior and senior seasons…All-American nominee as a senior…threw for 1,792 yards and 18 TDs compared to just three INT as a junior…also rushed for 486 yards and five TDs…threw for 1,813 yards and 32 TDs as a senior…also rushed for 767 yards and 13 TDs…starting point guard on the basketball team…played legion baseball for Post 320 in Rapid City, playing pitcher, third base, and shortstop…played on the state championship little league baseball team that went to the Little League World Series Regional Tournament in 2004…also active in FCA…

Head Coach Tom Dosch on Jacobson:  “Jared is a winner. He is a dynamic, play-making athlete with outstanding leadership qualities.  We are excited to have a player with his productivity as a member of our program.”

Brock Sinclair            DE    6-2    210    Gregory, S.D. / Gregory HS
Sinclair earned four football letters, six wrestling letters, and two track letters while a prep at Gregory HS in Gregory, S.D….team captain on gridiron as a senior…honorable mention All-State as a senior…All-Star Games alternate as a senior…voted Freshman of the Year in 2006…placewinner at the State B wrestling tournament, finishing 8th…brother Andy Sinclair wrestled for Northern State from 2003-2008…also participated in Big Pal/Little Pal, band, and was an usher for his local church…

Dosch on Sinclair:  “Brock is an aggressive, physical player who was always around the football. He is excelled in three sports, and has the potential to be an impact player at the
collegiate level.”

Branden Zavala            LB    6-0    220    Chandler, Ariz. / Chandler HS
Zavala was a four-year letterwinner for the Chandler HS and Basina HS in Chandler, Ariz…was named the Defensive Team MVP in 2007-2008….earned “Dirty Bear” Award for the Wolves for causing the most turnovers during the 2008-2009 seasons…earned honorable mention All-State honrs in 2008…2009 All-State Second-Team linebacker…

Dosch on Zavala:  “Branden is a physical force who excelled at the highest level of football in Arizona.  He has a knack for being around the ball, and he is a play-maker.”

Benjamin Jastram        TE/FB        6-1    220    Sioux Falls, S.D. / Roosevelt HS
Jastram earned two letters in football and basketball for the Rough Riders of Roosevelt HS…named All-City in 2009…named Unsung Hero in 2009…Player Council in 2009 serving as the wide receiver captain…father Terry played baseball for Northern State from 1978-1982…mother Carol played volleyball and basketball for Jamestown College in Jamestown, N.D….Boys State participant in 2009…honor roll student…Student of the Month…

Dosch on Jastram:  “Ben is a tough, versatile player who excelled at Sioux Falls Roosevelt.  He is a talented all-around athlete, who will be a good addition to our program.”

Corey Bobzien            S    6-0    180    Aberdeen, S.D. / Central HS
Bozien earned three football letters, two track letters, and one basketball letter as a prep for Aberdeen Central HS…earned All-State and All-Conference selections on the football field in 2009… 11AA played for the 2009 state runner-up Aberdeen Central Golden Eagles finishing with a 12-1 record…team Rookie of the Year in 2008…registered 89 tackles (39 solo), forced four fumbles, and had eight interceptions as a senior…two-time state qualifier in the high jump and long jump…Academic All-State as a senior…honor roll…Boys State attendee…YMCA Youth Football volunteer…food pantry volunteer…active in local church…

Dosch on Bobzien:  “Corey is a playmaker who excelled in the secondary for Aberdeen Central. He is a physical player against the run and in pass coverage.”

Spencer Flakus            LB/TE         6-2    200    Aberdeen, S.D. / Central HS
Flakus earned three letters in football and two in basketball while a prep at Aberdeen Central HS… played for the 11AA 2009 state runner-up Aberdeen Central Golden Eagles finishing with a 12-1 record…named All-State and All-Conference as a senior…named team captain…father Mike Flakus and uncle Zach Flakus both played football at Northern State…participated in Student Senate…Student of the Month…

Dosch on Flakus:  “Spencer is a versatile athlete. He excelled on both sides of the ball for the Eagles, and performed at a high level at several positions throughout his career.”

Michael Wangsgard        ATH    5-10    170    Claremore, Okla. / Claremore Sequoyah HS
Wangsgard earned three football letters as a prep for Sequoyah HS…named in Top 150 Prospects for the state of Oklahoma by Scout.com…named All-Star running back by the Oklahoma Coaches Association…two-time Offensive Player of the Week for Rogers County as a senior…named All-State in 2008 as an all-purpose second-team specialist…named to the All-Metro football team as a second-team running back…named Tulsa World Athlete of the Week as a junior..Rogers Country Athlete of the Week as a junior…named Rogers County Defensive Player of the Week as a sophomore…ran for 1,079 yards on 142 carries (7.6 YPC) as a junior with 20 TDs…ran for 954 yards on 105 carries (9.1 YPC) as a senior with 12 TDs…finished career with 34 rushing TDs…finished career with 23 receptions for 2,334 yards (19.6 YPR) and three TDs…finished career with 255 total tackles, one sack, 16.0 TFL, 18 PBU, four FF, and four INT…

Dosch on Wangsgard:  “Michael is a talented, dynamic player. He was extremely productive throughout his career, and he brings great athleticism and playmaking ability to our program.”

Matthew Anderson        RB    6-1    180    Dawson, Minn. / Dawson-Boyd HS
Anderson earned four letters in football, four letters in basketball, two letters in track, and five letters in golf as a prep at Dawson-Boyd HS in Dawson, Minn…named Team MVP in 2008 and 2009…named All-Conference in 2007, 2008, and 2009…honorable mention All-State…All-Area in 2008 and 2009…finished senior season with 1,600 rushing yards and 29 TDs…named team MVP in 2008 and 2009 on the hardwood…named All-Conference in 2007, 2008, and 2009…Area Player of the Year in 2007…averaged 15 points, six assists, and three rebounds per game…All-Conference in track in 2009…Rookie of the Year on the track in 2009…named All-Conference in golf from 2006-2009…three-time Student of the Month…member of local church youth group…

Dosch on Anderson:  “Matt brings athleticism and toughness to our program. He is an excellent all-around player who is very productive.”

Jordan Piatz            WR    5-11    175    Jamestown, N.D. / Jamestown HS
Piatz earned three letters in football, four in basketball, and three in baseball as a prep for Jamestown HS in Jamestown, N.D…named First-Team All-State as a junior and senior…named First Team All-Conference as a junior and senior…EDC Senior Athlete of the Year…team captain…finished career with 114 receptions for 1,986 yards and 22 TDs…also scored a rushing TD and kickoff return TD…finished senior year with 46 receptions for 703 yards and six TDs…

Dosch on Piatz:  “Jordan is a dynamic player. He is an excellent receiver who has the ability to make game-changing plays. A three-sport standout, he brings a competitive,
winning attitude to our program.”

Riley Kampsen             OL    6-3    255    New London, Minn. / Paynesville Area HS
Kampsen earned three letters in football and one letter in baseball as a prep at Paynesville Area HS…named First Team All-Conference as a senior…named Team MVP as a senior…voted Hardest Worker as a senior…two-time Player of the Week….Team captain as a junior…member of honor roll…

Dosch on Kampsen:  “Riley is a tough, athletic lineman. His aggressive style of play will continue to flourish as he adds strength and size to his frame.”

Luke Klein             OL    6-0    300    Marshall, Minn. / Marshall HS
Klein lettered three years in football and two years in track and field as a prep for Marshall HS in Marshall, Minn….named All-Conference and All-Area…also a senior captain…member of the honor roll…also participated in marching band, jazz band, leadership academy, and intramural basketball…

Dosch on Klein:  “Luke is a strong, physical player who competes aggessively and with an edge every down.  He has the tenacity and toughness that you look for in an offensive lineman.”


Justin Parsons            DT    6-4    250    Fargo, N.D. / South HS
Parsons was a three-year letterwinner in football and lettered once in track for Bruins of Fargo South HS in Fargo, N.D…named All-Conference as a senior…voted Most Improved on the track and field squad as a junior…

Dosch on Parsons:  “Justin is a big, athletic lineman. He can play several positions on either side of the ball, and he brings a winning mentality to our program. “

Evan Nolte            K    5-9    195    Aberdeen, S.D. / Central HS
Nolte earned three letters in football and one in track…also played legion baseball… played for the 11AA 2009 state runner-up Aberdeen Central Golden Eagles finishing with a 12-1 record…named 2008 All-ESD Kicker…All-State honorable mention kicker…All-Conference and All-ESD running back as a senior..First Team All-State Kicker as a senior..finished junior year with 762 rushing yards with six TDs…finished 5-8 on field goal attempts with 20 touchbacks on kickoffs…finished senior season with 784 rushing yards and six TDs…made 15 field goals…notched 38 touchbacks on kickoffs…set South Dakota state record with four field goals made in one game…two-time All-Conference as an outfielder…two-time All-State First Team Outfield…Vern Jark Wooden Bat Tournament Big Stick Award winner…hit .453 for the Aberdeen Smitty’s legion team…earned Academic Merit and named to honor roll…

Dosch on Nolte:  “Evan’s versatility stands out. He was an impact player as a kicker and position player as well as being a three-sport athlete. He has a strong, accurate leg and has the potential to be a game-changer as a kicker.”

Derek Vonnahme        DT    6-1    285    AppleValley, Minn. / Apple Valley HS
Vonnahme earned three letters in football, three letters in track, and two letters in wrestling as a prep at Apple Valley HS in Apple Valley, Minn…Named All-Conference and Defensive MVP…recorded 58 tackles (34 solo), six TFL, one sack, and two PBU…

Dosch on Vonnahme: “Derrick is a strong, tough player who has performed at a high level against excellent competition. He brings a physical presense to the defensive line.”

Maxwell Chapman        OL    6-0    315    Coon Rapids, Minn. / Blaine HS
Chapman earned three letters and two in track and field as a prep at Blaine HS in Blaine, Minn…named All-Conference his junior and senior seasons…named All-Metro…All-State honorable mention…NWSC Offensive Lineman of the Year…named All-Conference honorable mention in track as a thrower…

Dosch on Chapman:  “Max is an aggressive, physical lineman. He plays hard to the whistle every play, and competes at a high level.”

Isaiah Barse            TE    6-2    200    Aberdeen, S.D. / Central HS
Barse earned three letters in football and five letters in wrestling as a prep for Central HS in Aberdeen, S.D….played for the 11AA 2009 state runner-up Aberdeen Central Golden Eagles finishing with a 12-1 record…named All-Conference as a linebacker….named All-State as a tight end…earned Rookie of the Year honors in wrestling…placed sixth and fourth at the state wrestling tournament…named All-Conference…Region 3A Champion…

Dosch on Barse:  “Isaiah’s explosiveness and athleticism jumped out as a player. He has a large frame and good athleticism, giving him the potential to develop into a impact player.”

Logan Brakke            OL    6-3    260    Sioux Falls, S.D. / Washington HS
Earned letters in football and track as a prep for Washington HS in Sioux Falls, S.D….played for the 11AA 2009 State Champion Washington HS Warriors finishing with a record of 13-0…voted Warrior Offensive Line MVP as a senior…Coca-Cola Unsung Player Award as a senior…

Dosch on Brakke:  “Logan is an athletic, aggressive offensive lineman. He has the potential to add size and strength to compliment his athleticism.”

Wil Carlson            WR    6-0    165    Aberdeen, S.D. / Central HS
Carlson earned three letters in football and two in basketball as a prep for Central HS in Aberdeen, S.D…. played for the 11AA 2009 state runner-up Aberdeen Central Golden Eagles finishing with a 12-1 record…named team captain as a senior…named to the Aberdeen American News All-Area Team…honorable mention All-ESD…named Athlete of the Week…Spirit of the Eagle Award winner in football….earned Rookie of the Year honors for the basketball team…Spirit of the Eagle Award winner in basketball…also active in FCA and his local church…

Dosch on Carlson:  “Wil is a playmaker. He is an excellent route-runner who has shown the ability to catch the ball in traffic and gains yards after the catch.”

Michael Alberts            LB    6-2    200    Britton, S.D. / Langford-Roslyn HS
Alberts earned four letters in football, four in basketball, and six in track and field…was named to the Aberdeen American News All-Area squad in 2009…member of the 9AA All-State team last two years… three-time All-Conference selection…named team Defensive MVP…named Team MVP on offense... rushed for 1,070 yards and 13 TDs…also threw for three TDs…recorded 99 tackles and three INTs…named team MVP in basketball…basketball team captain…averaged 17 points and eight rebounds per game…state champion in the 4x100-meter relay…part of the track team that finished second in the state….

Dosch on Alberts:  “Mike is a talented, all-around athlete. He is a force as an offensive and defensive player, and his athleticism and versatility will make him a good college player.”

Chris McMartin            RB    5-6    190    Sioux Falls, S.D. / Washington HS
McMartin was a four-year letterwinner for the Warriors of Washington HS in Sioux Falls, S.D…. played for the 11AA 2009 State Champion Washington HS Warriors finishing with a record of 13-0…named to the 11AA All-State Team as a running back…named to the Elite 45 list by the Sioux Falls Argus Leader…finished senior season with 808 rushing yards and eight TDs…

“Chris is a tough, hard-nosed runner who is very difficult to tackle. He has shown the speed to be a breakaway threat, as well as gaining yards after contact.”

Northern State University is an NCAA Division II affiliated school participating in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference and is located in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

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