Elks’ Edwards, Hanson, Meyer, Finkbeiner, Schwab, Grunewald declare for college teams

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Elk athletes (from left) Bryan Edwards, Connor Hanson, Courtney Grunewald, Allison Schwab, Janell Finkbeiner, and Jordan Meyer

Three Elk River football players, two swimmers and a volleyball player formally committed with college teams on Wednesday.

Bryan Edwards, star linebacker for the Elks, signed with UM-Duluth. He said the Bulldogs see him as a tight end, which he played occasionally for the Elks.

Jordan Meyer, powerful two-way lineman who’s played both end and tackle, signed with Augustana, which also indicated they want him as a tight end.

Connor Hanson, defensive back, committed to Concordia-Moorhead.

Courtney Grunewald, who medaled in three events at the state swimming meet last fall, signed with University of St. Thomas.

Allison Schwab, five-time state swimming entrant along with Grunewald, signed with North Dakota.
Janell Finkbeiner, three-time all-conference volleyball setter and /hitter, signed with University of Mary in North Dakota.