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ELKTON, S.D. — Elkton-Lake Benton senior quarterback Colt Beck added to his trophy case after completion of the 2025 high school football season.
Beck earned All-American distinction, and he was named Dakota Valley Conference most valuable player.
He also was first-team all-state in the “athlete” category.
Elkton-Lake Benton’s Colt Beck (5) smiles after the Elks defeated Parkston during the Class 9AA semifinals at Elkton, S.D. Beck was named the All-American player in his class among his array of postseason awards. (Star file photo by Eric Viccaro)
“Colt’s stat line was impressive in both passing and rushing on the offensive side of the ball,” ELB head coach Kaleb Haas said. “His total of more than 2,700 offensive yards was the highest in the class. It is quite an honor for Colt to be named the representative for Class 9AA in South Dakota.”
Only one athlete per class earns All-American, Haas noted.
“Every coach within the class casts a vote for one athlete for that class,” Haas said. “A player must be a senior and an all-state player this season.”
Overall, Beck accumulated 2,716 passing and rushing yards combined with 43 TD.
Elkton-Lake Benton’s Colt Beck runs through the middle of the Parkston defense during the Class AA semifinals on Friday, Nov. 7. (Star file photo by Eric Viccaro)
Several other Elks also made the all-state and all-DVC squads.
Eliot Erickson was chosen as an all-state running back and Taiton Boersma for the offensive line.
Erickson had 1,688 rushing yards and 23 TD, plus four more scores in receptions. Boersma helped pave the way for the Elks to amass 4,752 yards.
Elkton-Lake Benton’s Eliot Erickson contests for the ball with a Hanson defender during the 9AA quarterfinals on Thursday, Oct. 30. Erickson was awarded with a TD catch. (Star file photo by Eric Viccaro)
Boersma was a three-year starter anchoring the offensive line. Erickson showed explosiveness, and could break about any tackle for massive gains.
Elkton-Lake Benton’s Tait Boersma blocks up front versus Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy in the Class 9AA state championship game on Thursday, Nov. 13. (Star file photo by Eric Viccaro)
On defense, Quintin Westley and Myles Poindexter were first-team all-state selections.
Westley recorded 19 tackles for loss, 9-1/2 quarterback sacks and he forced two fumbles. Poindexter forced three fumbles, recorded two interceptions including a TD and 15 tackles for loss.
Westley was responsible for “setting the edge” on defense, and Poindexter’s sideline-to-sideline play resulted in turnovers.
Wanner Enriquez was one of the region’s most reliable kickers, going 43-of-50 on point-after conversions. He also booted home field goals covering 28 and 31 yards, and had seven touchbacks.
“Wanner was a huge weapon all year long for us, placing kickoffs in spots we asked him to,” Haas explained.
Lane Schindler, Beck, Boersma and Westley also were academic all-state picks. The four seniors finished with a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.5.
Erickson, Poindexter and Westley also were first-team all-DVC honorees. Senior Savion Stephens and Boersma were honorably mentioned by league officials.
Along with Dell Rapids-St. Mary’s skipper Ross Flemmer, Haas was DVC co-coach of the year.
Kaleb Haas was named Dakota Valley Conference co-coach of the year. (Contributed photo from the Elkton school district)
The Elks finished with a 10-2 record, with both losses to 9AA state champion Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy. They outscored opponents, 489-174, with victories over Hamlin, Britton-Hecla, Hanson and state powerhouse Parkston, 14-8, on Nov. 7.
Elkton-Lake Benton’s Myles Poindexter races to the end zone with a TD during the Class 9AA state championship game on Thursday, Nov. 13, at the DakotaDome in Vermillion, S.D. (Star file photo by Eric Viccaro)
INFORMATION
FOOTBALL
Dakota Valley Conference
First-Team Selections
By School
Dell Rapids-St. Mary’s: Lincoln LeBrun, Trimmier Hanson, Alex Lindeman and Jaxon Baumberger
Elkton-Lake Benton: Colt Beck, Myles Poindexter, Eliot Erickson and Quintin Westley
Castlewood: Kamden Keszler, Brody Bass, Leonard Wernke and Trevor Everson
Colman-Egan: Hayden Pearson, Thomas Loehr and Rhyder Behnke
Iroquois/Lake Preston: Ben Curd, Rexton Blue and Lucas Peskey
Estelline/Hendricks: Regan Schwartz and Cooper Faehnrich
De Smet: Grant Wilkinson and Slayten Wilkinson
Deubrook Area: Ty Landmark and Josh Moberg
Arlington: Jake Burns and Greyson Neilson
Oldham-Ramona-Rutland: Brennon Bickett