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Prep athletes of the week: Maple Grove QB Davison gets it back using legs

A look at the top athletes in the metro area from recent high school sporting events.

September 6, 2016 at 6:33PM
Maple Grove quarterback Brad Davison escaped for big yardage and a touchdown that sealed the game in the second half against Osseo.
Maple Grove quarterback Brad Davison escaped for big yardage and a touchdown that sealed the game in the second half against Osseo. (Paul Klauda/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

BRAD DAVISON

Maple Grove • football

Brad Davison, Maple Grove football, 2016
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The passes the 6-3 senior QB was throwing Thursday against Osseo looked good. Problem was, for the first 15 minutes, they were landing in the wrong hands.

But Davison recovered from two early interceptions and showed why he was selected as the QB on the Star Tribune Preseason Dream Team. He completed 11 of 22 passes for 166 yards and a TD and rushed 25 times for 160 yards and two touchdowns as Maple Grove rallied from a 13-0 deficit — one Davison helped create — to defeat archrival Osseo 23-13.

It's the first time since 2009 that Maple Grove has defeated Osseo on the field (it won by forfeit due to an ineligible player in 2012).

"He struggled early, but it was a great growing game for him because he had to say 'Hey, it's me. I have to get this thing back' and he did," coach Matt Lombardi said. "Brad is a great player, a three-year starter for us, and he showed a lot of leadership."

While Davison's arm never has been in question, it was his legs that made the difference in the game. On designed runs and improvised scrambles, he opened eyes with his ability pick up yards in chunks, including a 46-yard game-clinching TD run in the fourth quarter.

"We've got two really good runners," Lombardi said. "We've got [RB Ryan] Hanscome. And we've got Brad."

KATE BERG

Wayzata • volleyball

Kate Berg, Wayzata volleyball, sr., 2016-17
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The senior outside hitter had 17 kills in a 3-0 victory over St. Michael Albertville and 18 kills and 15 digs in a five-set victory over Lakeville North. Berg reached 1,000 career kills in the latter victory.

BROCK BOLTMANN

Edina • football

Brock Boltmann, Edina football, 2016
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The Hornets pulled away from Andover in the fourth quarter for a 23-14 victory with Boltmann, a senior QB/DB, leading the way. He rushed for 103 yards and a TD, passed for 120 yards, made five tackles and intercepted a pass.

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BELLA LIEN

Heritage Christian • volleyball

Bella Lien, Heritage Christian volleyball
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Who says school size matters? The 6-3 senior middle hitter had 27 kills and digs as Heritage Christian, ranked No. 4 in Class 1A, outlasted Class 3A Centennial 19-25, 25-19, 23-25, 25-23, 15-9.

Anna Scheffley

Simley • volleyball

Anna Scheffley, Simley volleyball, 2016-17
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The Spartans started 2-0 on the season thanks to the play of Scheffley, a senior outside hitter. In victories of Park of Cottage Grove and Legacy Christian, she had 25 kills with a hitting percentage over .500 and added 29 digs.

JUSTIN SCHULTZ

Waconia • football

Justin Schultz, Waconia football, 2016
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The senior captain kept the Waconia offense moving and carried the Wildcats to a 35-8 victory over Irondale in their season opener. A 5-8, 175-pound running back, Schultz lugged the ball 40 times for 189 yards and scored four touchdowns.

CLAIRE WESTBY

Hill-Murray • volleyball

(Paul Klauda/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The Pioneers' losses to graduation may not be that severe after all. Westby, a junior outside hitter, stepped up to lead them to four victories in six matches. Overall, Westby had 60 kills and three blocks.

JIM PAULSEN

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