By Sam Parsons
The All-District Teams for Class 4A District 3 football were announced yesterday. 7 members of the Oskaloosa Indians were named either first or second team All-District.
Juniors Parker Jordan and Trey Parks, as well as seniors Lukas Toubekis and Caden Johnson, were all recognized as first team All-District. Second team honorees from the Indians included junior Heavon Knox and seniors Maddux Ashman and Domanic Piersel.
Parker Jordan led the Indians defense with 7.0 sacks this season. He tallied a total of 43 tackles, including 20 solo tackles and 10 TFLs, with two fumble recoveries and one defensive TD. He was a two-way starter, also starting every game on the offensive line.
Trey Parks was another two-way starter for the Indians, being recognized for his achievements at linebacker for the Indians. Parks finished 2024 with 42 total tackles, 21 solo tackles, 7 TFLs, 2 fumble recoveries, and 1 sack. Parks also played RB/slot for the Indians, finishing the season with 12 receptions for 115 yards.
Lukas Toubekis was yet another two-way starter for Osky. He was honored for his contributions as a DE/LB after leading Oskaloosa with 44 tackles, including 20 solo tackles. Toubekis piled up 8 TFLs and 2.0 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, and one interception. Toubekis was also a starter on the offensive line.
Caden Johnson started on both the offensive and defensive lines of Oskaloosa in his senior campaign. At DT, he finished the season with 23 tackles, 5 TFLs, and 2.0 sacks with 1 fumble recovery.
Heavon Knox was the lone Indian honored for his achievements on the offensive side of the ball. Knox had a breakout season as a junior WR for the Indians, hauling in 34 catches fore 550 yards and 4 touchdowns. He also scored a touchdown via a punt return on the season.
Maddux Ashman started at cornerback for the Indians as a senior and excelled at limiting the contributions of opposing WRs. Statistically, he finished 2024 with 32 tackles (23 solo), with 7 TFLs. Ashman was also a kick returner for the Indians, returning 16 kicks for 357 yards – an average of 22.3 yards per return – including a 93-yard touchdown.
Lastly, Domanic Piersel started at linebacker alongside Trey Parks. Despite missing two games, Piersel contributed 42 tackles (24 solo) with 10 TFLs, which tied for the team lead with Parker Jordan. Piersel also added a fumble recovery.
Class 4A District 3 also honored the All-Academic Team within the district. Oskaloosa’s Jaden DeRonde, Caden Johnson, Grady Kool, Merek Padgett, Lukas Toubekis, Brock Beerbower, and Parker Jordan were all celebrated for their achievements in the classroom.
Additionally, 5 members of the Oskaloosa cheerleading team were recognized as part of the All-Academic team for cheer: Sadie Blommers, Anastasia Boosalis, Rees Campbell, Emily Rice, and Gabriella Stropes.
