A total of 64 players earn recognition on the 2025 South Bend Tribune All-Area High School Football Team. See who made the cut.
While the high school football season in the South Bend area ended a month ago, the South Bend Tribune’s sports staff still has one important chunk of content left for those who already miss Friday night lights: The 2025 All-Area Team.
Many of these selections were no-brainers, as the bulk of the honorees made IFCA All-State teams or were nominated for the South Bend Tribune Football Player of the Year fan poll, which was won by LaVille senior Brayden Schwitz.
As for the South Bend Tribune Football Player of the Year staff pick, that award goes to Concord senior Char’rese Breveard. The Ball State commit had more than 2,300 all-purpose yards and 30 touchdowns for a Minutemen squad that made its first IHSAA Class 5A semi-state appearance since 2013.
Special congratulations are also in order for the South Bend Tribune Football Coach of the Year, Saint Joseph’s Ben Downey. He led the Huskies to their first Class 4A semi-state appearance since 2015, and Saint Joseph’s 12 wins were the most in a season since 2011.
Without further ado, here are this year's 64 selections from 24 different area schools. They are broken down into three categories: multi-position (those who played both sides of the ball equally well), offense and defense.
MULTI-POSITION
Char’rese Breveard, Concord
The senior IFCA All-State Top 50 selection amassed 1,439 yards and 29 touchdowns on the ground while also picking up 484 receiving yards and a score through the air. Breveard also had 86 tackles, one tackle for loss and two interceptions on defense.
Derek Gomez, Concord
The senior IFCA All-State selection did it all on both sides of the ball, leading the Minutemen defense with 114 tackles and 13 tackles for loss, as well as three sacks. On offense, Gomez compiled 1,215 total yards and nine touchdowns as a rusher and receiver.
Spencer Elliott, Goshen
Despite the RedHawks finishing the season at 2-8, this sophomore stood out on both sides of the ball. Elliott was second in Goshen’s offense with 1,542 all-purpose yards and seven receiving touchdowns while leading the defense with 82 tackles, picking up an interception, forced fumble and tackle for loss along the way.
Ayden Smigielski, John Glenn
The senior was an All-INSC offensive lineman while also standing out on defense with 110 tackles, eight tackles for loss, two fumble recoveries and a touchdown.
Cole Stafford, LaVille
The senior IFCA All-State selection was the Lancers’ MVP this season, rushing for 1,145 yards and 13 touchdowns, receiving 513 yards and nine touchdowns, and compiling 68 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, two interceptions and a sack.
Konnor Amor, LaVille
The junior IFCA All-State selection led the Lancers with 561 receiving yards, while also finding the end zone eight times through the air. On defense, Amor collected 78 tackles, two tackles for loss, three interceptions, four pass deflections and three fumble recoveries. Amor also amassed 314 return yards.
Terrance Lane Jr, Mishawaka Marian
The senior Second Team All-NIC selection led the Knights with 1,619 all-purpose yards as a rusher, receiver and return man. He found the end zone 10 times as a receiver and rusher, and he had 36 tackles and two interceptions on defense.
Kaeden Warfield, Niles (Mich.) Brandywine
For the struggling Bobcats, this senior was a bright spot with 1,215 yards and 19 touchdowns on offense, plus 67 tackles, three pass deflections, three sacks, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble on defense.
Austin King, NorthWood
The senior IFCA All-State selection rushed for 511 yards and eight touchdowns on offense, and he amassed 80 tackles with four tackles for loss on defense. In a sectional game against Mishawaka, King rushed for 200 yards and two touchdowns while leading the Panthers defense in tackles with 17.
Deondray Monroe, NorthWood
The senior First Team All-NLC selection and Grand Valley State University commit led the Panthers with 616 receiving yards and seven touchdowns in just eight games. On defense, Monroe had three interceptions, 25 tackles and two tackles for loss.
Colden Hernandez, Penn
The senior First Team All-NIC selection was a major contributor on both sides of the ball, collecting 549 yards and 11 touchdowns on offense with 15 tackles, three interceptions and three touchdowns at defensive back.
Carson Bryce, South Bend Adams
The junior First Team All-NIC selection led all conference running backs with 918 yards on the ground. He had 1,482 all-purpose yards with six total touchdowns while collecting 49 tackles, seven tackles for loss and a forced fumble on defense.
Nick Washington, South Bend Riley
The senior First Team All-NIC selection was a difference maker for the Wildcats, compiling 1,200 all-purpose yards and 11 touchdowns on offense while putting up four tackles for loss, four interceptions and 13 pass deflections on defense.
James Criniti, South Bend Saint Joseph
The junior Second Team All-NIC selection’s eight interceptions led the South Bend area on defense. He also had an impressive 93 tackles, three tackles for loss, two sacks and a forced fumble. On offense, Criniti had a second-best 656 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns.
OFFENSE
Quarterbacks
Bo Brunner, Concord
The senior IFCA All-State selection and Valparaiso University commit threw for 2,004 yards and 14 touchdowns through the air while also rushing for 815 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Micah Jarrell, Elkhart
The junior Second Team All-NIC selection was a true dual threat, passing for 1,644 yards and 13 touchdowns while running for 842 and 14.
Brayden Schwitz, LaVille
The senior First Team All-INSC selection threw for 1,825 yards and 27 touchdowns while leading the Lancers to a sectional title. Schwitz also had 423 rushing yards and six touchdowns on offense.
Trinaston Hart, Michigan City
The senior First Team All-DAC selection was incredible for the Wolves, passing for 2,525 yards and 21 touchdowns, while also rushing for 893 yards and nine touchdowns.
Landon Snyder, Mishawaka
The junior IFCA All-State selection rushed for 1,409 yards and 21 touchdowns, adding 274 passing yards and four passing touchdowns.
Reed Robinson, New Prairie
The senior First Team All-NIC selection and Northern Illinois University baseball commit had 1,458 rushing yards, 22 rushing touchdowns, 708 passing yards and six passing touchdowns.
Karsyn Rumfelt, Northridge
The junior scored 19 total touchdowns (13 pass, six rushing) to accompany his 1,974 total yards (1,598 passing, 376 rushing) in a 3-8 campaign for the Raiders.
Landon Hall, Penn
The junior IFCA All-State selection threw for 2,297 yards and 26 touchdowns despite only playing all four quarters in half of the Kingsmen’s 12 games.
Running backs
Reed Raymond, La Porte
The junior IFCA All-State selection gained 1,387 yards and 12 touchdowns on the ground, finishing with 1,717 all-purpose yards to lead the Slicers.
Kadyn O’Neal, Mishawaka
The junior IFCA All-State selection took 221 carries in 11 games for 1,366 yards and 17 touchdowns as the Cavemen went 10-2.
Alex Anderson, Niles(Mich.)
The senior compiled 1,113 yards on the ground and 18 total touchdowns for the Vikings run-heavy offense.
Finnigan Holm, Plymouth
The senior First Team All-NLC selection picked up 1,269 yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground, boosting his all-purpose total to a team-high 1,512 yards.
Jayden Overmyer, Triton
The senior IFCA All-State selection rushed for 1,749 yards and 19 touchdowns while pulling in 142 receiving yards with a score.
Wide receivers/tight ends
Brody Reed, Buchanan (Mich.)
The junior was effective on both sides of the ball, leading the team with 427 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns while also rushing for 126 yards and three scores.
Zaire McKinney, Michigan City
The senior IFCA All-State selection and Northern Illinois University commit reeled in 1,264 yards and 11 touchdowns to make up a large chunk of his 1,676 all-purpose yards.
Brayson Hurley, Penn
The junior IFCA All-State selection had a team-high 1,048 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns on just 50 catches. Hurley also picked up a rushing score as the Kingsmen finished the season 11-1.
Jaydon Lineberry, South Bend Washington
The senior IFCA All-State selection was also voted as the NIC Player of the Year, amassing 1,248 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns on 58 receptions. He also had five interceptions and 43 tackles on defense.
Offensive Line
Brodric Kaler, Jimtown
The senior was a four-year starter, a three-year team captain and a two-time All-INSC honoree.
Jeremiah Jones, Michigan City
The junior was an IFCA All-State selection for the 8-4 Wolves.
Lucas DeWilkins, Mishawaka
The senior was an IFCA All-State selection for the Cavemen who rushed for 3,525 total yards.
Prescott Horvath, Mishawaka Marian
The senior was a back-to-back IFCA All-State selection for the 4-8 Knights.
Wesley Burkholder, NorthWood
The junior was an IFCA All-State and First Team All-NLC selection.
AJ Needham, Penn
The junior IFCA All-State and First Team All-NIC selection helped the Kingsmen offense compile 4,123 yards.
Cooper Goddard, South Bend Adams
The junior was an IFCA All-State and First Team All-NIC selection.
Aaron Burton, South Bend Riley
The senior was a First Team All-NIC selection with 65 pancakes and 0 penalties committed.
Nick Ortiz, South Bend Saint Joseph
The senior was an IFCA All-State selection and the heart of a 12-2 Huskies team.
DEFENSE
Defensive Line
Logan Frederickson, Bremen
The senior IFCA All-State selection amassed 81 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and six sacks in the Lions’ 11 games, in which they went 6-5.
Donovan Arnold, Concord
The senior Purdue University-Fort Wayne track & field commit was an IFCA All-State selection with 42 tackles, four tackles for loss and three sacks.
Keenan Richhart, LaVille
The sophomore IFCA All-State selection led the Lancers with 13 tackles for loss. He also had 76 tackles, a sack, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and a blocked punt.
Kayden Lee, Mishawaka Marian
The senior IFCA All-State selection and Dartmouth University commit had 34 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks.
Lamarr Shaw, South Bend Adams
The junior Second Team All-NIC selection paced Adams with 13.5 tackles for loss, five sacks and added 57 tackles to boot.
Charles Grewe, South Bend Saint Joseph
The senior Second Team All-NIC selection and Southeastern Louisiana University commit led the Huskies with 16 tackles for loss and nine sacks, adding 37 tackles and two interceptions as well. Grewe also had a receiving touchdown on offense.
Kobby Addo, South Bend Saint Joseph
The senior IFCA All-State selection had 82 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, six sacks and a fumble recovery.
Vincent Prater, Triton
The senior First Team All-HNAC selection led the Trojans’ defense with 18.5 tackles for loss and seven sacks, also collecting an interception and making 98 tackles.
Linebackers
Kros Jones, Elkhart
The junior IFCA All-State selection led the 6-4 Lions with 103 tackles and 23 tackles for loss, and he also put up 2.5 sacks.
Jack Borrelli, La Porte
The senior First Team All-DAC selection led the Slicers with 117 tackles. He also collected seven tackles for loss, four pass deflections, two interceptions and a forced fumble.
Braedyn Foster, LaVille
The senior IFCA All-State selection led the Lancers with 155 tackles, nine tackles for loss, two blocked punts, two pass deflections, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and an interception.
Noah Menis, LaVille
The junior First Team All-INSC selection was all over the place for the Lancers’ defense, compiling 124 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, two sacks and an interception.
Ethan Buskirk, Michigan City
The senior IFCA All-State selection set a program record with 169 tackles in just 12 games, adding on 33 tackles for loss, six sacks, two interceptions and a forced fumble.
Colt Granberg, Northridge
The junior led the Raiders with 136 tackles, and he also put up six tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, a sack and a fumble recovery.
Vinny Freeman, Penn
The senior IFCA All-State selection and Cornell University wrestling commit had 54 tackles, two sacks, three tackles for loss, four pass deflections, two blocked kicks, two fumble recoveries, an interception and a touchdown.
Mason Kazmierzak, South Bend Saint Joseph
The senior IFCA All-State selection led the Huskies with 109 tackles. He also collected 14 tackles for loss, five sacks, two fumble recoveries and an interception.
Bryce Verse, South Bend Washington
The senior First Team All-NIC selection had a great year on defense, leading the Panthers defense with 125 tackles and eight tackles for loss. He also had an interception.
Colton Reynolds, Triton
The senior IFCA All-State selection led the Trojans with 124 tackles, and he also had six tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, 1.5 sacks and an interception.
Defensive Backs
Dawson Shreve, La Porte
The senior led the Slicers with three interceptions, and he also put up 82 tackles, three pass deflections and a forced fumble.
Hayden Lechlitner, NorthWood
The senior IFCA All-State selection had 83 tackles and four tackles for loss.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Kickers
Nathan Potter, Concord
The senior IFCA All-State selection had one of the best highlights of the season with a walk-off, 48-yard field goal to propel the Minutemen to a regional championship against Lafayette Jeff.
Eric Garcilazo, South Bend Adams
The senior First Team All-NIC selection only missed one kicking opportunity all season, going 18/18 on PATs and two-for-three on field goals, including a game-winner against South Bend Riley.
Punters
Ryder Ransberger, NorthWood
The senior was an IFCA All-State selection for the Panthers with a season-long punt of 49 yards.
Harris Stipp, Penn
The senior First Team All-NIC selection punted 18 times for 613 yards this season, including six punts inside the 20-yard line.
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