Key Points
  • Seven members of the Wayne State College football team were named to the 2023 Academic All-District Football Team by College Sports Communicators.
  • The award recognizes student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom, requiring a minimum grade point average of 3.50 or higher to earn the honor.
  • The seven Wildcats named to the All-District Team are seniors Gage Dengel and Luke Sims, juniors Jett Janssen, Dexter Larsen, Alex Schall, and Ashten Schmaderer, and sophomore Dawson Forgy.
  • Gage Dengel, a senior tight end, maintained a 3.94 grade point average majoring in accounting and was a repeat All-District Team selection.
  • Luke Sims, a senior defensive lineman, sustained a 3.55 grade point average majoring in physical education and was an All-NSIC First Team selection this season, recording 41 tackles.
  • Jett Janssen, a junior offensive lineman, upheld a 3.91 grade point average majoring in health and physical education and earned All-NSIC First Team honors this season.
  • Dexter Larsen, a junior linebacker, posted a 3.87 grade point average majoring in exercise science and received All-NSIC First Team and All-Super Region 4 First Team honors this season.
  • Alex Schall, a junior linebacker, achieved a 4.00 grade point average majoring in biology and was an All-NSIC Second Team selection this season.
  • Ashten Schmaderer, a junior wide receiver, maintained a 3.62 grade point average majoring in business management and ranked second on the Wildcats in receiving yards with 640 on 27 catches this season.
  • Dawson Forgy, a sophomore running back, carried a 3.89 grade point average majoring in exercise science and contributed 503 rushing yards and 134 receiving yards this season.
  • The Wayne State College football team finished the 2023 season with an 8-3 overall record and was fifth in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference with a 7-3 league mark.