MITCHELL - The 3,870 rushing yards accumulated by the Hanson offense on its way to this year's 9B football title are impressive enough. But when you consider that only six of the Beavers' 12 games went a full four quarters, it's an even more astonishing total.

Hanson ran for 323 yards per game, despite six of them ending early because of the 50-point rule, with several ending as early as halftime. Hanson scored 411 of its 529 points in the first half, showing just how little second-half football the Beavers played this year.

Hanson's dominant rushing attack is a big reason why the Beavers landed two offensive linemen on the Class 9B all-state football team, which is selected by the South Dakota Football Coaches Association.

Five players from the state champion Beavers made the team, more than any team in the state.

Hitchcock-Tulare, which lost to Hanson in the title game, had four, while Dell Rapids St. Mary (3), Menno (3) and Sanborn Central (2) and Harding County (2) were other teams with multiple selections.

Hanson guard Craig Henglefelt and center Jacob Lachnit helped make the Beavers' rushing attack one of the most dangerous in the state. Henglefelt is a two-time all-state player after making the squad as a defensive lineman last year.

"Craig showed his leadership ability through his work ethic both in and out of season, and his willingness to make personal sacrifices to make himself a better football player," Hanson coach Jim Haskamp said, adding that Lachnit also helped power the ground game. "Our line was much improved with Jacob starting at center for us this year."

Henglefelt and Lachnit teamed with guard Ronnie Hoeltzner, who actually made the all-state team as a linebacker (71 tackles), to create running room for Matt McManus. The senior was selected as a running back after finishing with 1,591 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns, including three in the championship game, when he was named the Joe Robbie MVP.

Tyson Gau, who Haskamp called the team's beat overall athlete, was the other Hanson player to make the squad as a defensive back. He had 57 tackles and nine interceptions.

Menno quarterback Tate Bruckner capped a spectacular career by finishing the season with 2,769 passing yards. He completed 71 percent of his passes and threw 38 touchdowns and only three interceptions, while also running for 490 yards and nine touchdowns.

"What impressed me the most is Tate's ability to recognize and make adjustments to the opposing defenses," Menno coach Kevin Kunz said. "In my opinion, Tate is far and away the best quarterback in the 9B class, if not the entire state."

Hitchcock-Tulare wide receiver Joey Britain made the all-state squad despite catching only 24 passes on the season. However, 12 went for touchdowns, including one in the championship game, and he finished with 622 yards and a 28.4 average.

"Joey is a fast kid, who was a big play weapon for us this year," Patriots' coach Kenny Huether said.

Hitchcock-Tulare's Connor Skaare also made the team at defensive end with 63 tackles and five sacks, and Jordan Cole was a linebacker after finishing with 117 tackles. The Patriots' Ryan Huizenga was the special teams player.

Sanborn Central's Lukas VanLaecken was an all-state running back for the second time after finishing with 1,832 yards and 23 touchdowns. His teammate, Nathan Effling, was the tight end.

Harding County's Trent Turbiville was the fullback and Menno's Tyson Hasz made the team as a wide receiver. Selby Area's Zachary Kosters rounded out the offense as a guard.

Defensively, Dell Rapids St. Mary's Eric Brown and Grant-Deuel's Jordan Berg joined Hoeltzner and Cole as the linebackers. Brown was an all-state fullback last year, and Berg finished this season with 186 tackles, eight interceptions and six fumble recoveries.

"Jordan is the team leader and sets a great example on and off the field," Grant-Deuel coach Troy Gauer said. "He's a tremendous athletic talent who can play three or four positions on either side of the ball."

Harding County's Sam Olson had 11 sacks this season, and joined Warner's Brad Jung, who had nine sacks, as the defensive tackles on the all-state team.

St. Mary's Jason Lee had 10.5 sacks and made the team at defensive end after being an all-state guard last season. St. Mary's Joe Erickson made the squad as a defensive back for the second year in a row, and Menno's Evan Wintersteen was the long snapper.

Herreid's Ross Moser was the all-state kicker for the second year in a row after making 40 of 48 extra points and 4 of 5 field goals, including a 40-yarder. Colome's Ben Kartak was the punter.