Blue Ponies honored by the Central A

Havre High senior Thurman Holdsclaw dives through the air during a Central A Conference football game last month at Blue Pony Stadium. Holdsclaw was named the Central A's Offensive MVP for 2012, as well as earning all-conference honors at three positions.

The Havre High football program had its fair share of battles this past season, and the Blue Ponies rewarded their efforts with another trip to the Class A state football playoffs. But weeks after the conclusion of the 2012 season, a select few are still garnering attention for their efforts.

Central A All-Conference honors have been released, and six well deserving Ponies made the cut.

Senior Thurman Holdsclaw had an amazing season, and captured some top honors. Holdsclaw was named First-Team All-Conference as a tight end, but was also named the conference's offensive MVP for what he did as a tight end, a slot receiver, a running back, and as the wildcat quarterback. Holdsclaw also earned First-Team honors as a return specialist, and was an Honorable Mention defensive end.

Freshman quarterback Dane Warp was also named First-Team All-Conference, while senior Zach Plum was named First-Team All-Conference as a receiver, one of Warp's favorite targets. Plum was also named First-Team Defense as one of the top defensive backs in the state. Plum tied and set a number of school records this season, including interceptions in one game with three, interceptions in a season with nine, touchdown receptions in a game with four, and receiving yards in one game with 241 yards. Warp also set and tied his share of offensive records, including TD passes in a game with five (achieved that twice in 2012), completions in a game with a 25-of-33 outing, and passing yards in a game with 438 yards.

Junior Thomas Gruber also earned Second-Team All-Conference as a punter and wide receiver, while Gruber was also named Honorable Mention as a free safety. And to top off a solid season, sophomore Jordan Schroeder was also named a Second-Team All-Conference linebacker, while senior Chet Shrauger was named Honorable Mention as a strong safety.

The Ponies finished the regular season with an overall record of 4-5. It was good enough for the No. 3 seed out of the Central A, and a spot in the state playoffs. Unfortunately the Ponies' season ended in the first round, as Laurel defeated the Ponies 48-13.

Central A All Conference

Offense - 1st Team

QB - Dane Warp - Havre

WR - Zach Plum - Havre

WR - Tristan Walker - Belgrade

RB - Shanon Williams - Park

FB - Dylan Stenseth - Fergus

C - Jarrett Guyer - Fergus

OG - Colton Gavne - Park

OG - Andrew Erickson - Belgrade

OT - Sam Van Beek - Belgrade

OT - Chris Emter - Park

TE - Thurman Holdsclaw - Havre (Most Valuable Offensive Player)

K - Andy Butcher - Fergus

P - Trevor Gray - Browning

Defense - 1st team

DE - Alex Cady - Belgrade

DE - Andy Butcher - Fergus

DL - Colton Gavne - Park

DL - Sam Van Beek - Belgrade

ILB - Daniel Thibault - Belgrade (Most Valuable Defensive Player)

ILB - Dylan Stenseth - Fergus

OLB - Garet Fowler - Belgrade

OLB - Caleb Gable - Park

SS - Drew Fowler - Belgrade

FS - Zac Brady - Belgrade

CB - Zach Plum - Havre

CB - Tristan Walker - Belgrade

PR/KR - Thurman Holdsclaw - Havre

Offense - 2nd Team

QB - James Derheim - Fergus

WR - Jim Malone - Fergus

WR - Thomas Gruber - Havre

RB - Zac Brady - Belgrade

FB - Garet Fowler - Belgrade

C - Avery Whelan - Belgrade

OG - Rainor Kjelsrud - Belgrade

OG - Bobby Wisneski - Park

OT - Andy Butcher - Fergus

OT - Alex Cady - Belgrade

TE - Dan Fowlie - Park

P - Thomas Gruber - Havre

K - Tino Torres - Belgrade

Defense - 2nd Team

DE - Brandon Karnath - Belgrade

DE- Dan Fowlie - Park

DL - Chris Emter - Park

DL - Jarrett Guyer - Fergus

ILB - Andrew Erickson - Belgrade

ILB - Shanon Williams - Park

OLB - Ethan Blythe - Fergus

OLB - Jordan Schroeder - Havre

FS - Colten Holdorf - Park

SS - Brock Eddy - Park

CB - Jalen Croff - Browning

CB - Jim Malone - Fergus

PR/KR - Brandon Toney - Park

Offense- Honorable Mention

QB - Jalen Croff - Browning

WR - Tyler Baker - Browning

WR - George Hall - Browning

RB - Ethan Blythe - Fergus

FB - Jack Dowdell - Park

C - Peter Townes - Park

OT - Caleb Gable - Park

OT - Dakota Rutherford - Browning

TE - Brandon Karnath - Belgrade

P - Dylan Stenseth - Fergus

K - Trevor Gray - Browning

Defense - Honorable Mention

DE - Thurman Holdsclaw - Havre

DE - Dakota Rutherford - Browning

DL - Marshal Ray - Browning

DL - Garret Karnath - Belgrade

ILB - Trevor Gray - Browning

ILB - Cole Billedeaux - Browning

OLB - Brayden Konkol - Belgrade

OLB - Zeus Rutherford - Browning

FS - Thomas Gruber - Havre

SS - Chet Shrauger - Havre

CB - Koby Ruff - Belgrade

CB - Ryley Heidt - Park