Luverne High School graduate Mike Boen hauls in a pass as a sophomore member of the University of Sioux Falls football team. The Cougars are ranked No. 1 in the nation.
By John Rittenhouse
Two Rock County athletes are helping the University of Sioux Falls football team remain undefeated this season.
Rex Metzger, a senior from Hills, and Mike Boen, a sophomore from Luverne, are members of the 11-0 Cougar squad.
SFC currently in the NAIA Playoffs, and are scheduled to play a second-round game against the University of Mary College in Bismarck, N.D., Saturday.
Metzger has played a key role in SFC’s success as a receiver.
He has appeared in 10 of the team’s 11 games, hauling in 21 passes for 264 yards.
Boen has made an impact as a receiver and a player on special teams.
Boen has appeared in six games, catching two passes for 15 yards and one touchdown as a receiver.
He also has four solo tackles and one assisted tackle on special teams.
SFC is ranked No. 1 in the nation.