The 2024 Cobra Football team celebrated the season with a banquet in November. This fall the Cobras went 6-2 in the regular season and improved each week. The Cobras were able to secure section victories over JWP (66-7) and WEM (52-20). The Cobras won Section 2AA again in 2024, making it the first time since 2007-2008, that the Cobras won the section in consecutive years. Unfortunately, the Cobras were stopped in the quarterfinals of the state tournament by a strong Chatfield squad, The Cobras played a great game and were leading much of the game, but the Gophers made the plays when it mattered to end the Cobras season. The Cobras were led by a small, but strong senior class, Cole Kodada, Craig Knutson, Miguel Martinez, Brody Munnikhuysen, and Isaiah Selthun, 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 an 8-3 record and advancing to the state tournament. Statistically, the Cobras were well-balanced like they were in 2023, having a passer throw for nearly 1,500 yards (Pierce Petersohn) and a rusher (Brody Munnikuysen) rush for over 1,100 yards. Garet Jensen and Graden Thomas were the leading WRs in our district and both went off for over 600 yards, Garet had 6 TDs receiving, while Graden had 9. Defensively, Hunter Garness, Andrew Holtet, and Wade Holtet led our team in tackles, with Graden Thomas leading our team in turnovers, with 6 INTs on the season and remarkably 3 defensive TDs on the season. It was a special season, where the Cobras defended their section title, defeated Caledonia for the first time in school history, and had a strong Chatfield team on the ropes in the state tournament. This group’s resilience, work ethic, and mental approach to the game were a sight to behold and a big reason for them accomplishing all they had done this fall. A special thanks to all the seniors for everything they have done for Cobra Football and for the special memories we made the last two seasons. I also want to thank the coaching staff, Coltt Ullom (defense), Sam Storlie (special teams), Cole Rollins (JV DC), Brady Essig (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!
