MAFC, SEMO all-conference football selections announced
Ste. Genevieve cornerback Talan Pinkley shows tight coverage near the line of scrimmage during first quarter football action against Fredericktown on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, in Fredericktown. (Matt King, Daily Journal)
By MATT KING
Ste. Genevieve landed 10 players on the MAFC White all-conference football First team, including the Offensive and Defensive MVP awards, following a strong 9-2 season.
Valle Catholic finished with nine after defeating the rival Dragons in week 6, and captured its fourth straight unbeaten regular-season title since joining the league.
Farmington reconstructed its offensive philosophy under new leadership, and enjoyed a resurgent 9-3 campaign as one of two district champions from the SEMO North.
North County carried a lead into the fourth quarter of its district final showdown against MAFC Red standard Festus, and appears seven times on that First Team list.
Three-year starting quarterback and dual threat Luke Ferranto of Ste. Genevieve shares Co-Offensive MVP honors with Potosi running back Noah Walton from the MAFC White division coaches.
Dragons senior Paul Taylor, among the premier ends in the region, was named top defensive lineman and MVP. Ste. Genevieve center Jacob Warren and Valle Catholic tackle Trevor Roth were tabbed as Co-Offensive Linemen of the Year.
The Warriors appear six teams on the First team offense with linemen Alex Staab and Roth, athlete Andrew Schilly, running back Evan Fallert, receiver Kaden Williams and tight end Evan Viox.
Defensive tackle Chase Reed, inside linebacker Kalan Fallert and punter Sam Kuehn represent Valle Catholic, which finished 10-1 overall, on the defensive side.
Valle Catholic quarterback Andrew Schilly rolls out to pass during second quarter football action against St. Vincent on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in Perryville, Mo. (Matt King, Daily Journal)
Ethan Ottens was rewarded three times for versatility as a First Team wide receiver, place kicker and special teams returner for Ste. Genevieve.
Dragons safety Alex Basler, cornerback Talan Pinkley, linebacker Drake Meyer and defensive lineman Madden Wolk also occupy top spots.
Potosi wrapped its best season since 2014 as a district runner-up at 7-4. Walton delivered explosive games on the ground while Thomas Lambing was chosen as a top receiver and cornerback.
Other First Team players for the Trojans include offensive guard Elliot Akers, defensive end Karsen Boyer and inside linebacker Cole Fowler.
Central split two entertaining, one-possession battles with Potosi, and is highlighted by junior First Team lineman Silas Richardson on both sides of the ball.
Central outside linebacker Chad Cosby pursues a play during second quarter football action against Potosi on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, in Potosi. (Matt King, Daily Journal)
Defensive back August Black and outside linebacker Chad Cosby were also picked from the Rebels, and Fredericktown senior linebacker Mason Proffer completes the First Team.
Farmington stamped its first district crown since 2019 with a shutout victory over Cape Central, and has six First Team honorees on the SEMO North list.
The prolific combination of senior QB Tatem Tinsley and sophomore receiver Isaac Fripp has been selected along with center Matthew Canterberry and right guard Connor Farrell.
Josh McCarthy inflicted punishing tackles for loss from his inside linebacker position. Defensive back Jaxon Tinsley also thrived for the Knights.
North County rebounded from a 1-5 start to string together five consecutive wins, and limited five separate opponents to 14 points or less.
That effort resulted in four defensive First Team choices from the MAFC Red with linebackers Noah Lashley and Jaxon Scherffius, defensive end Logan McCarty and cornerback Brady Duncan.
Duncan was also recognized offensively as a receiver. Punter Cole Mullins and right tackle McKinley Lynn also reached top designation for the Raiders.
2025 MAFC WHITE ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM
First Team Offense
Potosi receiver Thomas Lambing (2) races ahead on a 50-yard reception against Doniphan during the first quarter of a Class 3, District 1 first-round football game on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, in Potosil. (Matt King, Daily Journal)
QB – Luke Ferranto, Ste. Genevieve, sr.
RB – Evan Fallert, Valle Catholic, jr.
RB – Noah Walton, Potosi, sr.
WR – Kaden Williams, Valle Catholic, jr.
WR – Thomas Lambing, Potosi, sr.
WR – Ethan Ottens, Ste. Genevieve, sr.
TE/H Back – Evan Viox, Valle Catholic, sr.
ATH – Andrew Schilly, Valle Catholic, jr.
OL – Trevor Roth, Valle Catholic, jr.
OL – Alex Staab, Valle Catholic, jr.
OL – Silas Richardson, Central, jr.
OL – Elliot Akers, Potosi, jr.
OL – Jacob Warren, Ste. Genevieve, sr.
K – Ethan Ottens, Ste. Genevieve, sr.
First Team Defense
DL – Silas Richardson, Central, jr.
DL – Chase Reed, Valle Catholic, jr.
DL – Madden Wolk, Ste. Genevieve, sr.
DE – Karsen Boyer, Potosi, jr.
Fredericktown linebacker Mason Proffer closes in on a tackle during first quarter football action against Central on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Park Hills. (Matt King, Daily Journal)
DE – Paul Taylor, Ste. Genevieve, sr.
LB – Kalan Fallert, Valle Catholic, sr.
LB – Chad Cosby, Central, sr.
LB – Mason Proffer, Fredericktown, sr.
LB – Cole Fowler, Potosi, sr.
LB – Drake Meyer, Ste. Genevieve, sr.
DB – Thomas Lambing, Potosi, sr.
DB – Talan Pinkley, Ste. Genevieve, sr.
DB – Alex Basler, Ste. Genevieve, sr.
DB – August Black, Central, soph.
P – Sam Kuehn, Valle Catholic, jr.
ST – Ethan Ottens, Ste. Genevieve, sr.
Second Team Offense
QB – Sam Kuehn, Valle Catholic, jr.
RB – August Black, Central, soph.
RB – Owen Roth, Ste. Genevieve, jr.
Farmington right guard Connor Farrell (51) follows a completed pass after blocking during first quarter football action against North County on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in Farmington. (Matt King, Daily Journal)
WR – Colby Basler, Valle Catholic, jr.
WR – Caleb Feltz, Fredericktown, jr.
WR – Karras Foster, Central, jr.
TE/H Back – Justin Slinkard, Ste. Genevieve, sr.
TE/H Back – Carter Pyatt, Potosi, jr.
ATH – Wyatt Grein, Ste. Genevieve, jr.
OL – Bladen Boswell, Fredericktown, soph.
OL – Evan Schaeffer. Central, soph.
K – Devon Graf, Central, sr.
Second Team Defense
DL – Lucas Drury, Valle Catholic, jr.
DL – Maddox Knepper, Fredericktown, jr.
DL – Justin Reynolds, Potosi, jr.
DE – Tristan Fischbeck, Valle Catholic, jr.
DE – Lane Okenfuss, Valle Catholic, sr.
LB – Levi Chapman, Valle Catholic, jr.
LB – Max Woods, Central, sr.
LB – Brody Diaz, Central, jr.
DB – Brody Bertrand, Valle Catholic, jr.
DB – Conner McMinn, Fredericktown, jr.
DB – Karras Foster, Central, jr.
P – Nick Fowler, Central, sr.
ST – Connor McMinn, Fredericktown, jr.
Honorable Mention Offense:
QB – Blake Terry-Breakfield, Fredericktown, sr.
QB – David Miller, Potosi, soph.
WR – Derek Irby, Fredericktown, sr.
TE/H Back – Justin Schweigert, Ste. Genevieve, sr.
North County receiver Brady Duncan (18) catches a pass during first quarter football action against Rolla on Friday, Sept. 26, in Bonne Terre. (Matt King, Daily Journal)
OL – Andrew Robbins, Fredericktown, jr.
OL – Cole Juliette. Potosi, sr.
OL – Nolan Prehm, Valle Catholic, sr.
K – Colton Kutz, Valle Catholic, jr/
Honorable Mention Defense
DL – Parker Oatman, Fredericktown, jr.
DE – Cayden Crump, Fredericktown, jr.
LB – Sawyer Bauman, Ste. Genevieve, sr.
LB – Clayton Richards, Potosi, sr.
DB – Mason Trollinger, Ste. Genevieve, sr.
DB – Max Kruppe, Ste. Genevieve, soph.
DB – Jude Litton, Potosi, sr.
DB – Blayne Maxwell, Potosi, jr.
DB – Nick Fowler, Central, sr.
DB – Brady Schweiss, Central, jr.
ST – Malachi Fallert, Valle Catholic. jr.
ST – Ben Oberle, Valle Catholic, soph.
Co-Offensive MVP – Luke Ferranto, Ste. Genevieve, sr.
Co-Offensive MVP – Noah Walton, Potosi, sr.
Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year – Trevor Roth, Valle Catholic, jr.
Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year – Jacob Warren, Ste. Genevieve, sr.
Defensive MVP – Paul Taylor, Ste. Genevieve, sr.
Defensive Lineman of the Year – Paul Taylor, Ste. Genevieve, sr.
2025 MAFC RED ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM
First Team Offense
QB – Parker Perry, Festus, jr.
SLASH – Brenton Drummond, De Soto, sr.
RB – Leuntae Williams, Festus, sr.
RB – Trey Zimmerly, Hillsboro, jr.
FB – Logan Wilson, Windsor, sr.
WR – David Russell, Festus, sr.
WR – Brady Duncan, North County, sr.
WR – Jackson Frank, Festus, sr.
WR – Karson Campbell, Hillsboro, sr.
TE – Charlie Gabriel, Windsor, sr.
OL – Mason Weinhaus, Festus, sr.
OL – Tommy Broderick, Windsor, sr.
OL – Connor Rush, Festus, sr.
OL – McKinley Lynn, North County, sr.
OL – Eli Tilley, Festus, soph.
OL – Eli Phillips, Hillsboro, jr.
OL – Collin Barton, De Soto, jr.
First Team Defense
DL – Beau Canaday, Festus, soph.
DL – Landon Lambert, Hillsboro, sr.
DL – Caden Romaine, Hillsboro, sr.
DE – Antonio Pinkston, Festus, jr.
DE – Logan McCarty, North County, sr.
LB – Aiden Clifton, Festus, sr.
LB – Logan Wilson, Windsor, sr.
LB – Jaxon Scherffius, North County, jr.
LB – Noah Lashley, North County, jr.
LB – Eli Thebeau, De Soto, sr.
DB – Brenton Drummond, De Soto, sr.
DB – Liam O’Brien, Festus, jr.
DB – Preston Ross, Hillsboro, soph.
DB – Brady Duncan, North County, sr.
P – Cole Mullins, North County, jr.
K – Caleb Arnold, Hillsboro, sr.
Second Team Offense
QB – Braydee McClure, North County, jr.
SLASH – Jaxon Scherffius, North County, jr.
RB – Kam Yates, Festus, jr.
FB – Eli Thebeau, De Soto, sr.
WR – Jackson Frank, Festus, sr.
WR – Karson Campbell, Hillsboro, sr.
TE – Braydon Wilkes, Festus, jr.
OL – Caden Romaine, Hillsboro, sr.
OL – Carson Grass, Festus, jr.
OL – Brayden McAnally, De Soto, sr.
Second Team Defense
DL – Tommy Broderick, Windsor, jr.
DE – William Creath, Hillsboro, sr.
DE – Levi Huck, De Soto, jr.
LB – Landon Gonzales, Hillsboro, jr.
LB – Cory Flack, De Soto, sr.
LB – Aiden Schumer, Festus, soph.
LB – Jackson Marks, Hillsboro, sr.
LB – Jackson Turnbo, De Soto, sr.
DB – Rowan Stucke, Festus, sr.
DB – Damian Pogue, De Soto, soph.
DB – Peyson Casey, De Soto, jr.
DB – Austin Ross, Hillsboro, jr.
P – Jett Black, Windsor, soph.
K – Cole Mullins, North County, jr.
Honorable Mention Offense
QB – Braxton Chazelle, Hillsboro, sr.
QB – Cannon Kisner, De Soto, soph.
RB – Jack Kuda, Windsor, jr.
WR – Kyle Straughan, North County, sr.
TE – Landon Gonzales, Hillsboro, jr.
TE – Jackson Turnbo, De Soto, sr.
OL – Grant Sucharski, Hillsboro, jr.
OL – Landon Lawson, De Soto, jr.
OL – Logan Jarvis, Hillsboro, jr.
OL – Jackson Naeger, Hillsboro, jr.
OL – Levi Huck, De Soto, jr.
Honorable Mention Defense
DL – Brandon Mahone, Windsor, jr.
DL – Caleb Barton, De Soto, fr.
DL – Gibson Cothman, Festus, soph.
DE – Jayden Grindell, Windsor, jr.
DE – Galin Hall, Festus, jr.
LB – Brian Schenck, Windsor, sr.
DB – Jamal Robinson, North County, sr.
Defensive Player of the Year – Antonio Pinkston, Festus
Offensive Player of the Year – Parker Perry, Festus
Conference MVP – Parker Perry, Festus
Coach of the Year – A.J. Ofodile, Festus
2025 SEMO NORTH ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM
First Team Offense
QB – Drew Parsons, Jackson, sr., 5-11, 180
RB – Jaylon Hampton, Jackson, jr., 5-7, 170
RB – Torrance Murray, Cape Central, sr., 5-9, 165
WR – Keane Atkins, Sikeston, sr., 5-10, 175
WR – Isaac Fripp, Farmington, soph., 5-8, 170
WR – Jory Thoma, Jackson, jr., 6-1, 175
TE – Grant Brown, Jackson, jr., 6-1, 205
ATH – Tatem Tinsley, Farmington, sr., 6-1, 205
OL – Matthew Canterberry, Farmington, soph., 5-10, 265
OL – Connor Farrell, Farmington, sr., 5-10, 205
OL – Brayden Harris, Jackson, jr., 6-6, 280
OL – Gavin Shinn, Jackson, jr., 6-0, 270
OL – Brysen Wessell, Jackson, sr., 6-5, 275
K – Joey Charlton, Cape Central, jr., 6-0, 160
First Team Defense
DL – Cameron Caldwell, Jackson, jr., 6-0, 240
DL – Demarion Nunley, Cape Central, sr., 6-0, 275
DL – Wesley Patterson, Sikeston, soph., 5-8, 250
LB – Dawson Bortner, Jackson, sr., 5-11, 205
LB – Josh McCarthy, Farmington, jr., 6-1, 210
LB – Sam McGill, Sikeston, jr., 5-10, 195
LB – Joah Moore, Jackson, jr., 6-0, 200
LB – Jon Williams, Cape Central, sr., 6-0, 210
DB – Blayne Reagan, Jackson, jr., 5-10, 165
DB – Tyler Fischer, Jackson, soph., 5-10, 185
DB – Malachi Johnson, Cape Central, jr., 5-9, 155
DB – Jaxon Tinsley, Farmington, jr., 6-2, 180
P – Colt Clifford, Poplar Bluff, jr., 6-2, 179
Second Team Offense
QB – Pierce Baker, Sikeston, sr.
RB – Coy Fripp, Farmington, jr.
RB – Keyshawn Boyd, Cape Central, sr.
RB – Devin Ferguson, Poplar Bluff, sr.
WR – Evan Turley, Farmington, jr.
WR – Xzavir Jones, Poplar Bluff, jr.
WR – Logan Slack, Poplar Bluff, jr.
TE – Jathan Spain, Cape Central, sr.
OL – Scott Fripp, Farmington, sr.
OL – Issac Owens, Farmington, jr.
OL – Clayton Ruch, Jackson, sr.
OL – Adam Green, Sikeston, soph.
OL – Connor Poole, Cape Central, sr.
K – Jack Henry-Outman, Jackson, jr.
Second Team Defense
DL – Chamberlain Tisher, Farmington, jr.
DL – Keagan Bruggeman, Jackson, jr.
DL – Jarred Watters, Sikeston, soph.
DL – Bryce Dobbs, Poplar Bluff, sr.
LB – Caleb Leask, Farmington, sr.
LB – Brett Findlay, Jackson, sr.
LB – Logan Margetta, Cape Central, jr.
LB – Jo Jo Hamlin, Cape Central, jr.
LB – Caden Jenkins, Poplar Bluff, sr.
DB – Hutson Buchanan, Farmington, sr.
DB – Kendall Wright, Farmington, soph.
DB – Terrell Williams, Sikeston, sr.
DB – Breijon Clemons, Cape Central, sr.
DB – Colt Clifford, Poplar Bluff, jr.
P – Grant Brown, Jackson, jr.
Honorable Mention
TE – Shawn Sims, Cape Central, sr.
OL – Karson Dicken, Poplar Bluff, jr.
DL – Andre Aguilar, Poplar Bluff, sr.
LB – Devin Ferguson, Poplar Bluff, jr.
Coach of the Year – Ryan Nesbitt, Jackson
Lineman of the Year – Brysen Wessell, Jackson
Scoring Champion – Jaylon Hampton, Jackson (120 points)
