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H-BC's Wysong and Bork named to All-State Nine-Man team

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Brennen Rupp

The Hills-Beaver Creek Patriots enjoyed one of the best seasons in program history in 2020. The Patriots finished the shortened season as section champions and with a perfect 7-0 record.
Since the season ended, the Patriots have raked in the accolades.
They were named the AP Nine-Man State Champions.
Rex Metzger was named Coach of the Year by the Minnesota Vikings, and Gavin Wysong earned All-State honors recognition on the Vikings’ annual all-state team.
Those accolades keep pouring in for the Patriots.
H-BC seniors Gavin Wysong and Tyson Bork were named to the 2020 All-State Nine-Man Team. The dynamic duo joined 22 athletes statewide to receive the honor.
Tory Knobloch and Chase Bosch both earned all-state honorable mention.
Wysong finished the shortened 2020 season with 1,068 rushing yards and 17 rushing touchdowns. Wysong also passed for 505 yards and seven touchdowns.
On the defensive side of the ball he recorded 36 tackles, two tackles for loss and one interception.
“Being named all-state is a huge honor for me,” Wysong said.
“I appreciate them giving me an opportunity to be in that position and appreciate everyone who has been in my life during the process. I also appreciate my teammates and how they stuck through everything and how they pushed me to be the best I could be day in and day out.”
Fellow senior Bork finished his final season as a Patriot with 1,117 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns. The senior running back averaged an astounding 12.6 yards per carry.
As a receiver out of the backfield, Bork caught six passes for 109 yards and two touchdowns.
On the defensive side of the ball Bork recorded 22 tackles.
“It's a great honor to receive and it feels great to get, especially after the year we just had,” Bork said.
“It makes me feel like the work we put in has been worth it when you get this kind of recognition.”

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