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Gatorade 2022 - 2023: Player of the Year

Football - North Dakota

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FOOTBALL

Michael Rostberg

Quarterback
SHANLEY HS
FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-4
Press Release

Peak Performance

2969

Passing Yards

34

Passing Touchdowns

10

Rushing Yards
“His big arm and physical running style were major contributors to a Shanley offense that played at an elite level for a majority of the season. He led the Deacons throughout their playoff run with a level of offensive production and efficiency that was simply amazing.”
Ron Wingenbach
Head Coach - Century head coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-4, 205-pound senior quarterback led the Deacons (10-2) to a Class AA state championship. Rostberg, a team captain, completed 239-of-389 passes for 2,969 yards and 34 touchdowns, and added 10 rushing touchdowns on the ground. He is believed to be North Dakota’s all-time and single-season passing leader.

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Academic Achievement

Rostberg has maintained a weighted 3.88 GPA in the classroom. At the time of his selection, he’d made a verbal commitment to play football on scholarship at the University of St. Thomas (Minn.) this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Rostberg has volunteered locally as a church parishioner, student ambassador and on behalf of youth camps.