Seven New Ulm football players were named to offensive and defensive spots on the 2009 New Ulm Journal all-area football team. Five were from Cathedral which lost in the state football playoffs. Selected by the Journal staff on defense were Zach Fischer and Kyle Fischer of Cathedral, Bryan Kehren, New Ulm High School and Brandon Johnson, MVL. Offensive selections included Michael Glawe, Frank Johnson and Greg Genelin, all of Cathedral.