John Kruse

6’3•280 lbs•C•1x 1st All Conference•1x 2nd All District•1x Academic All State•Class of 2025•4.27 gpa•SLUH•[email protected]

[John Kruse @_JohnKruse]

Had a great final season playing for @SLUHfootball. Here is my senior highlight tape! https://t.co/KX7YESszXi @CoachAdamCruz1

[Coach Adam Cruz @CoachAdamCruz1]

Captain @_JohnKruse is the best @SLUHfootball has to offer on and off the field. One more honor for an all-time great. Way to go John!! #SLUHmade #USWAG

[National Football Foundation @NFFNetwork]

Congrats John Kruse of St. Louis University HS (MO) — selected for the 2025 NFF Team of Distinction!

With a 4.6 GPA & service as Class President, John was a team captain and earned All-State, All-District & All-Conference honors!

More Info 👇 https://t.co/qRMoUa7D0d

[Coach Adam Cruz @CoachAdamCruz1]

Great representation for @SLUHfootball at today's Awards Assembly! Congrats to Senior Captains @_JohnKruse (Hinck-Hereford Senior class Scholar Athlete) and @LandonPace9 (Principal Leadership Award) and freshmen @TKozminske and @santiguzman24 (Fr. Hagan Award)! #UpholdTheStandard

[Coach Adam Cruz @CoachAdamCruz1]

BIG congrats to @SLUHfootball captains @LandonPace9 and @_JohnKruse on being honored by @NFFStLouis - Landon was named a Big Red Top 25 player in the area and Big John was selected as THE Jake Parent Most Inspirational Award winner for the 2024 season! #USWAG #UpholdTheStandard

[SLUH Football @SLUHfootball]

Congratulations to John Kruse ‘25 on being named 1st Team St. Louis Post-Dispatch (@STLhssports) All-Metro!

#UpholdTheStandard | @_JohnKruse

[SLUH Football @SLUHfootball]

Congratulations to John Kruse on being named 2nd Team SLMFCA All-Metro and 3rd Team All-State!

#UpholdTheStandard | @_JohnKruse

[SLUH Football @SLUHfootball]

John Kruse (@_JohnKruse)
Offensive Line
Class of 2025
HUDL: https://t.co/6Ck0ioVHwT

[Kyren Eleby @KyrenEleby_5]

A great first season as a starter! A lot more room to learn and grow! Please check out my Full Season Highlights https://t.co/UCAAwqzWVQ @CoachAdamCruz1 @philipbriden @zobrink @SLUHfootball @JPRockMO @elitefootball

[SLUH Football @SLUHfootball]

Congratulations to the following Jr. Bills who were selected 1st Team All-MCC for 2024!

#UpholdTheStandard

[SLUH Football @SLUHfootball]

@jaytay907 @Zach__Allen14 @LandonPace9 John Kruse

1st Team All-MCC Offensive Line

#UpholdTheStandard | @_JohnKruse

[Albert Reinberg @Albert_Reinberg]

Check out my full season highlights!
Blessed to play for such a great team and great coaches.
@CoachAdamCruz1 @nmcdowell1942 @zobrink @SLUHfootball @JPRockMO @6starfootballMO

https://t.co/6j4ZO80NXe

[Beau Reinberg @beau_beau44]

JayTay and 2 of his BIG Dogs from the OL after a great comeback W last night! Love those Smiles! @_JohnKruse @jaytay907 @Albert_Reinberg @SLUHfootball @CoachAdamCruz1 @nmcdowell1942 @JPRockMO @PrepRedzoneMO @Realdeal_314

[SLUH Football @SLUHfootball]

Final

SLUH 43
Ritenour 40

Jr. Bills overcome a 20 point 1st half deficit to move on the district championship!

#UpholdTheStandard

[Beau Reinberg @beau_beau44]

Only way to have 1000yd rusher, reciever, etc for @SLUHfootball is to have a well coached @nmcdowell1942 OL of Dogs! @_JohnKruse @AveryW715 @Albert_Reinberg @kaideneleby2027 Mason Ross!
#AWE let's GO!! Pic compliments of the goat @viclewchenko

[Beau Reinberg @beau_beau44]

LETS GO!
#AWE
@jaytay907 doesn't need holes like this...but with them from @Albert_Reinberg and @_JohnKruse teams better watch out!!! I see 300yd game in his future!
@viclewchenko props!

[John Kruse @_JohnKruse]

I am blessed to have been selected to play in the @ACSAllStarGame on Saturday, December 14th! I am excited to both showcase my talent and support such a great cause. Help fight cancer by supporting my page! https://t.co/al5pBjyk5X @CoachAdamCruz1 @SLUHfootball

[John Kruse @_JohnKruse]

It’s been a great first five weeks, and we’re only up from here! Check out my midseason highlights. @CoachAdamCruz1 @SLUHfootball https://t.co/J5yfW7PtJ1

[SLUH Football @SLUHfootball]

JR. BILLS WIN!

SLUH 24
Hillsboro 17

#UpholdTheStandard

[John Hough @JohnHough__]

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Jay’Veon Scott (Lift For Life)
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