MADISON, WI — La Cueva alum and Wisconsin sophomore Linebacker Mason Posa has been named a semifinalist for the Butkus Award.

The annual award is given to the best high school, collegiate and professional linebackers across the country.

Posa is currently second on the team with 52 total tackles. His 34 solo tackles is currently tied for 15th in the nation.

He also has four and a half tackles for loss and one and a half sacks, along with one interception.

Posa and the 25th-ranked Badgers will be action this weekend when they travel to face Iowa (5-2) with kickoff set for 10 a.m. and will be airing on FOX.