All-Star Football Week Continues With Skills Events
MARQUETTE---The highlight of day three for the U.P. All-Star football players Wednesday was the Skills Challenge.
For some of the challenges, the players were split into two divisions, lineman and non-lineman. Having two divisions gives those challenges a unique atmosphere, as there are several competitions taking place within each event. The three events that are split are: Fastest Man, Strongest Man and Receiver Challenge.
Results for the Players Challenge are as follows: Fastest Man (Lineman): Alex Schlemm (Black Team), Marquette, 40 yard dash = 5.49 seconds (elec timed) Fastest Man (Non-Lineman): Dryden Nelson (Black Team), Calumet, 40 yard dash=4.56 seconds (elec timed) Strongest Man (Lineman): Chance Bridgers (Black Team), Hancock, Bench Press = 225 lbs, 25 reps (2nd All-Time) Strongest Man (Non-Lineman): Ryan LaPlaunt (Red Team), Sault, Bench Press = 225 lbs, 11 reps Quarterback Challenge: Hunter Potier (Black Team), Gladstone, Distance Thrown = 58 yards (2nd All-Time) Receiver Challenge (Non-Lineman): Jestin Matusewic (Red Team), Ironwood Receiver Challenge (Lineman): George Edington (Red Team), Pickford Punting: Brenten Belanger (Black Team), Negaunee, 46 yards Field Goal Kicking: Toby Wilcox (Red Team), Kingsford, 40 yards
The Skills Challenge gave the players a much-needed rest from the grind of two practices per day. Each event which was performed had a gallery of players watching. Everyone was gathered around the competitors, cheering them on while they competed.
The players will next host a Youth Camp at the Dome Thursday evening from 6:30-8:00 PM. All kids ages 6 and up are welcome to attend. All-Star Banquet is set for Friday at the University Center, 6 PM. |