The 2023 Cobra Football team celebrated the season with a banquet in November. This fall the Cobras played one of the most difficult regular season schedules in the state for our AA football. However, it paid off come playoff time as the Cobras were able to secure victories over JWP, St. Clair/Loyola, and finally Maple River in the section finals. It was the first time the Corbas advanced to the state tournament since 2010. Unfortunately, the Cobras were stopped in the quarterfinals of the state tournament by a strong Cannon Falls squad, but that didn’t put a damper on the accomplishments our student-athletes achieved this fall. The Cobras were led by a strong senior class, Carson Koenigs, Jayce Leonardo, Austan Adreon, Kaeden Ellingson, Maguire Keller, Zach Barker, Hunter Stark, John Moening, Joiser Ortiz, and Bronson Freerksen, all played a vital role in our success this fall, not only from their play, but their leadership throughout the season. Some of the accomplishments the Cobras had this fall included having a 6-6 record and advancing to the state tournament. Statistically, the Cobras were well-balanced, having a passer throw for more than a 1,000 yards (Pierce Petersohn) and a rusher (Hunter Stark) rush for over 1,100 yards. Jayce Leonardo and Hunter Stark both scored 12+ touchdowns on offense and again demonstrated the balanced attack the Corbas employed this fall. Defensively, Austan Adreon, Joiser Ortiz, and Hunter Stark led our team in tackles, with Maguire Keller leading our team in turnovers, with 7 INTs on the season. It was a season with high and lows, like every sports season will have, but what made this group special was their resilience throughout the season and their work ethic. Thanks to all the seniors for everything they have done for Cobra Football and for the special memories we made this fall. I also want to the the coaching staff, Coltt Ullom (defense), Sam Storlie (special teams), Cole Rollins (OL, JV DC), Brady Essig (QB/WR/DB, JV OC) your hard work and dedication to the program were instrumental in our success this season. The future of Cobra football is bright and we are excited to continue to build on the success we had this fall next year!
