Prep Scene
It’s that time of the year.
The prep football season is here. Here are eight outstanding student athletes to watch with some of their 2023 accomplishments.
Allan Lankfard Jr. (St. Paul Central)—The 6’1” 200-pound senior has been one of the metro area’s top players ever since his freshman year. He led the offense while playing quarterback and the defense at strong safety. Behind his leadership, the Minutemen finished with a 5-1 (7-3 overall) record in the North Star Twin Cities Division.
Emmanuel Karma (Robbinsdale Cooper)—The University of Minnesota commit recorded 48 tackles, including 10 for losses in 2023 for the Hawks. He played a vital role in Cooper’s 7-3 record.
Jmarion Sanders (Minneapolis North)—The 5’9” 180-pound junior receiver had quite the sophomore season while helping the Polars qualify for the Class 3A state playoffs last season. He caught 61 passes for 701 yards and 10 touchdowns while averaging 11.5 yards per carry. North finished with a 9-2 record.
Abu Tarawallie (Heritage Christian Academy)—The 6’3” 275-pound senior defensive lineman is the state’s second-ranked player who has committed to play for the University of Minnesota.
Elijah Rumph (Eden Prairie senior)—The 6’1” 200-pound senior running back rushed for 794 yards averaging 5.8 per carry while scoring four touchdowns in 2023. The Eagles finished with an 11-1 record while making it to the Class 6A semifinals.
Ke’Tavion Colton (Minneapolis Camden)—The 5’11” senior rushed for 638 yards with 7.0 yards per carry and six touchdowns, leading the Patriots to a 7-2 record and top seed in the Section 4AAAA playoffs. They made it to the semifinals.
Randy Kweyete (Park Center)—The 6’2” 170-pound senior safety had 27 tackles and one interception as a junior. One of the metro area’s best.
Khalif Brown (Benilde St. Margaret’s)—The 6’1” 190-pound senior receiver caught 70 passes for 1,047 yards as a junior. The North Dakota State University commit also averaged 15 yards per catch and had eight touchdowns.
Football is back!