Janke, Hicks recognized among top freshmen

Punt returner Jaxon Janke and defensive end Quinton Hicks were named Tuesday to the HERO Sports FCS All-Freshman Team.

A redshirt freshman from Madison, Janke was a first-team selection after ranking among the top 15 in the Football Championship Subdivision with an average of 10.7 yards per return, highlighted by a 77-yard return for touchdown Sept. 7 against Long Island.

Janke also saw extensive action at wide receiver, catching 29 passes for 353 yards — totals that both ranked third on the team. His four touchdown receptions ranked second on the squad.

Hicks, who earned honorable mention recognition, played in the Jackrabbits' final 12 games as a true freshman and ranked third on the team with five sacks. The Wichita, Kansas, native tallied 17 total tackles and also forced and recovered a fumble.

South Dakota State made its eighth consecutive appearance in the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs during the 2019 season. The Jackrabbits finished with an 8-5 overall record, including a 5-3 mark in the Missouri Valley Football Conference.

-GoJacks.com-

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