Prep Athletes of the Week: Versatility marks Elk River's Cade Osterman

Elk River • football

When asked about Osterman, Elk River football coach Steve Hamilton said simply, "We are fortunate to have him on our team."

The 6-1, 170-pound Osterman is "one of our captains, and he has become a huge difference-maker in our games," Hamilton said.

Osterman makes contributions for the Elks from multiple positions — quarterback, safety, punt returner, kick returner and punter.

Last Wednesday, Osterman rushed for 84 yards and two touchdowns and passed for three two-point conversions in the Elks' 30-13 victory over St. Francis.

This season he has rushed for 823 yards — averaging 11 yards per carry — and 12 touchdowns and passed for 356 yards and seven touchdowns.

"His athleticism allows him to make plays that very few could," Hamilton said.

Edina • soccer

The junior midfielder had a goal and two assists in the Hornets' 3-0 victory over Minnetonka in the Class 3A, Section 2 championship match. Engle has 26 goals and 13 assists in 19 games this season. The Hornets (14-4-1) had lost and tied in the two regular-season matches with the Skippers.

Rosemount • football

A junior, Ganser rushed for a season-high 131 yards — in just 10 carries — and scored three touchdowns to help the Irish complete an unbeaten regular season with a 34-7 victory over Burnsville. He has gained 498 yards this season while averaging 6.0 yards per carry for the Irish (8-0), who earned one of four No. 1 seeds for the upcoming Class 6A playoffs.

Red Wing • cross-country

Hill-Murray • soccer

The senior forward scored both goals for the Pioneers in their 2-1 victory over Columbia Heights in the Class 2A, Section 4 championship match Oct. 18. The Pioneers, who had lost in the section championship match the previous four years, reached the state tournament for the first time since 2013.

Wayzata • tennis

The junior advanced to the state meet by winning the Class 2A, Section 5 individual title. Nabedrick improved to 22-2. She was tied for eighth in last week's Class 2A individual rankings.

Chaska • cross-country

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