By Blake Chadwick
Quarterback Owen Just has all the tools to help get Minneapolis to make a deep playoff run.
Since he was a kid, Just has always wanted a ball in his hand. Starting in fifth grade, he was finally able to play tackle football after years of flag football and has consistently been one of the best athletes in his grade ever since.
As a sophomore, Just threw for over 1,400 yards, ran for over 150 yards, and accounted for 15 total touchdowns.
Now, as a junior, he has new goals for himself and his team.
“My personal goals for this year are to throw for 2,000 yards and be a better vocal leader,” Just said. “For our team, I would be pleased with winning seven games this year and making it past the first round of substate. That would be an amazing experience for our team.”
Being one of the better quarterbacks in the area when it comes to extending plays, and making plays, Just knows how to get it done.
“Owen is a baller,” running back Zach Nelson said. “He makes the right reads and puts the ball where it needs to be. I don’t think we’ve had a guy like this in a long time and the sky is the limit for him. He is exactly what you want your quarterback to be like, he doesn’t have too many highs or lows, he’s very savvy and that’s something that makes him stand out.”
