SPRING VALLEY, WI – While the finish to the season wasn’t what the Spring Valley football team wanted, there were still plenty of accolades to be had.

The Cardinal squad was well represented on the Dunn-St. Croix All-Conference teams, as well as the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association’s All-Region Teams.

Leading the way for the Cardinals was senior running back Diego Schmitt, who was also a first team offensive selection last year. The senior workhorse accumulated 1,445 yards on the ground over the course of the season, averaging 7.7 yards per carry with 16 touchdowns on the season. For his efforts, Schmitt earned First Team honors as well as Co-Offensive Player of the Year in the Conference.

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