H-M-S lands 4 on IPSWA all-state football teams

The 2021 football season may be over but players from Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn are still receiving postseason accolades.

Four players from H-M-S have been named to all-state teams selected by the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association and the Iowa Football Coaches Association.

Named to the Class A all-state first team were senior Connor Dodd, running back; junior Lance Berends, offensive lineman; and junior Kooper Ebel, defensive back. Garnering all-state second team recognition was junior Travis Kamradt, linebacker.

“That is great, great recognition,” said Hawk coach Jay Eilers.

According to a r...