Signature Caps Marvelous Career

With family and friends looking on, Josh Lenz signed his National Letter of Intent to play football for Iowa State University. The day was very exciting for the 3 sport star and he was very appreciative of all the support he has been given by the Hempstead community. Sharing in the joy was his proud parents and his very excited little brother. Josh will also be preparing for the Iowa Shrine Bowl game in July. What an exciting time for Josh and his family!

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Anderson a "Knight"

Riley Anderson decided it was time to declare and the talented receiver and defensive back is planning to attend Wartburg. After a couple of months of listening to coaches and visiting schools, Riley liked everything about the Iowa Conference football power and will enroll this fall. Wartburg will be getting an exciting player who could help them as soon as next year. Good luck Riley!

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Lenz All-Stater

Josh Lenz capped off an exciting football season with two all-state team awards. Lenz was named on the Elite Des Moines Register Team and 1st Team All-State INA. Josh was also The Telegraph Herald Player of the Year. Lenz is currently planning on playing at Iowa State University on a full ride football scholarship.

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All-Conference Mustangs

Hempstead capped off an excellent season by having six players named to the all-conference teams. First teamers were seniors Josh Lenz and Riley Anderson along with junior Brock Haas. Second team players were Andrew Roos, John Hefel and Tyler Bellows. Honorable Mention players named are Rob Murphy, Lucas Link, Matt Knabel, Shawn McGinnis and Chris Huss. Also, Andrew Roos and Matt Knabel captured prestigious academic awards for the Mustangs.

First Team

Second Team
Honorable Mention
Academic Awards