Thanks for the Memories #7

      For the past four years I have been blessed to watch my brother David play varsity football. He is a very talented and humble athlete who has given me so many reasons to be proud. This past Friday, his football career ended, but I don’t want to focus on that. Instead, I’d like to think back to the amazing memories that were created these past 4 years. I think my Dad sums it up best:

"In the past 4 years these boys have provided us with a lifetime of memories. They include a varsity record of 40 wins and 8 losses. Two Southern MN Conference titles. Three Section 2A Championships. Three trips to the State Tournament. Two trips to the MetroDome. Two State 3rd place finishes. A 25 and 0 record on our home field. We have lived the dream watching you grow and play the game you love. Thanks for the memories."

I have truly lived a dream watching David have so much success on the football field. I am sad to see it end, however I am incredibly thankful for the memories created and how this crazy journey has brought my family closer. I don't think I have ever been more proud of someone in my entire life.  

Freshman Year: 2011 Section Champions 

Freshman Year: 1st Round of State: Advancing to Semi-Finals in the Metrodome

Sophomore Year: 2012 Section Champions

Junior Year: 2013 Section Champions, State Semi-Finalists 

Senior Year Highlights:
"Surprenant's gold helmet shined a little brighter than it normally did in his final regular-season home game...The senior running back for Sleepy Eye St.Mary's became the school's all-time leading rusher with a game-high 168 yards on the ground in a 52-0 blowout win against Cedar Mountain/Comfrey in a Southern Minnesota Conference football game on Friday night...
Surprenant scored four total touchdowns- three rushing touchdowns of 16,27 and 4 yards before hauling in a 52-yard score on a screen pass from senior quarterback Brandon Helget.

There is a story behind the brighter gold helmet. ;) 

Game #7 vs Wabasso: " David Surprenant had 17 carries for 219 yards and one touchdown" 

Sleepy Eye St.Mary's David Surprenant named KNUJ Offensive Player of the Week

Brandon Helget and David Surprenant of Sleepy Eye St.Mary's named Prep Athletes of the Week

"Big players make big plays in big situations... St.Mary's quarterback Brandon Helget took the snap and took one step forward before dropping back. That small hesitation allowed David Surprenant to get behind the Springfield secondary and Helget found him for a 41-yard touchdown to propel the Knights to a hard-fought 28-19 win in the Section 2A semifinals."

"David Surprenant named Southern Minnesota Conference Offensive Player of the Year"