2012 Football Roster
Roster

Jersey Number 58
Zach Riopelle
- Position:
- Linebacker
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 218
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Warren, Minn.
- High School:
- Warren-Alvarado-Oslo HS
HIGH SCHOOL: 2012 graduate of Warren-Alvarado Olson High School ... Two-time honorable mention all-state player for Warren-Alvarado-Oslo High School and head coach Tony Gullickson ... Named the 2011 North Star Conference Offensive Back of the Year after rushing 237 times for 1,453 yards and 19 TDs ... Recorded 82 tackles including 46 solos, three sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery at linebacker ... Set school career records for rushing yards (4,502), points (368) and TDs (59) ... Had school record 92 yard run in 2009 ... Two-time all-conference and all-section pick ... Rushed for over 1,000 yards three straight seasons for the Ponies from 2009 to 2011 ... Finished career with 222 tackles, four sacks, four interceptions and three fumble recoveries ... PERSONAL: Son of Michael and Janelle Riopelle ... Has one brother, Christopher (deceased) and one sister, Lacey ... Brother played football at Bemidji State (2003-06) ... Plans to major in physical education.
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