Fall Sports Preview

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2011 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - FALL SPORTS PREVIEW - SECTION C - PAGE 1

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GOOD LUCK GRANTSBURG PIRATE TEAMS FROM THESE BUSINESSES:

Bass Lake Lumber Bremer Bank Burnett Dairy Co-op Burnett Medical Center Daeffler Quality Meats Daeffler Trucking D&L Financial Services Farmers Independent Telephone Co. Fiedler Ford

Gary Nelson Insurance Agency Grindell Law Office Herb’s Tee To Green Holiday StationStores – Grantsburg Indianhead Credit Union Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association Larsen Auto Centers

Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative Pour House State Farm Insurance – Corey Arnold The Gallery Gift & Floral Trailer City U.S. Bank Vasatka Enterprises, Inc. Wal-Mart SuperCenter

GOOD LUCK TO LUCK CARDINAL TEAMS FROM THESE BUSINESSES:

Auto Plus of Luck Bella Salon Bon Ton Tavern Burnett Dairy Co-op Cardinal Shop Daeffler Quality Meats Daeffler Trucking Fiedler Ford Flying Pie Pizza Frandsen Bank & Trust Hog Wild BBQ Holiday StationStores

Indianhead Credit Union Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association Jenell’s Main Dish Larsen Auto Centers Luck Saddlery & Outfitters Luck Sport and Marine Maxwell Heating & Air Conditioning Nails by Cathi & Tanning North Land Ambulance #974 Paradise Landing

Pawn Gallery Peper Tire & Alignment Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative Scott Mellon/Polk Co. Realty Sterling Bank Thrivent Financial For Lutherans – Luck Van Meter’s Meats Wal-MartSuperCenter Wayne’s Foods Plus

GOOD LUCK ST. CROIX FALLS SAINT TEAMS FROM THESE BUSINESSES:

Bont Chiropractic Burnett Dairy Co-op City of St. Croix Falls Clayton’s Hardware/Radio Shack Dalles Auto Sales Eagle Valley Bank Fiedler Ford Frontier Ag & Turf

Greatland Transportation Indianhead Credit Union Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association Lampert's Larsen Auto Centers MarketPlace Foods Marten’s Jewelry Paradise Landing

Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative St. Croix Family Dentistry The RiverBank - St. Croix Falls Uncle Donuts Wal-Mart SuperCenter

GOOD LUCK SIREN DRAGON TEAMS FROM THESE BUSINESSES:

Bremer Bank Burnett Dairy Co-op Burnett Medical Center Chattering Squirrel Daeffler Quality Meats Daeffler Trucking D & L Financial Services Earth Energy Systems

Fiedler Ford Herb’s Tee To Green Indianhead Credit Union Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association Kris’ Pheasant Inn Larsen Auto Centers Lee’s Sports

Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative Pour House Siren Dairy Queen The Gallery Gift & Floral U.S. Bank Vasatka Enterprises, Inc. Wayne’s Foods Plus

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VI KI NG S

C I R E D E FR Vikings look to be top contenders again this year

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer FREDERIC – Frederic’s Ken Belanger is in his 46th year of coaching football and is in his 11th season as a Frederic Viking. He’s no doubt seen just about every type of team imaginable, but says this year’s Vikings team isn’t a real vocal team.

Perhaps they’re saving their energy for the regular season, but Belanger says his kids are still enKen Belanger thusiastic.

With a scrimmage already in the books, Belanger said he wasn’t exactly pleased with how things went. He said they have a FREDERIC VIKINGS FOOTBALL ROSTER

SENIORS: Waylon Buck, Erik Stoner, Ray Kurkowski, Anthony Evans, Chris Hopp, Bryce Williamson, Dayton Rivera.

JUNIORS: Chris Schorn, Garrett Wendelboe, Adam Chenal, Jack Neumann, Vince Nelson, David Crandell, Blain Clemons, Mike Runnels, Brad Peterson, Logan Burch, Ryan Wylie, Matt Tietz, Nate Ahlness, Ian Lexen.

SOPHOMORES: Jaryd Braden, Jack Tricker-King, Hunter Dodds, Sawyer Tietz, Zach Kuechenmeister, Sam Pewaush, Sonny Chelmo, Tim Lund, Ben Kurkowski.

FRESHMEN: Austin Kurkowski, Zach Schmidt, Peter Chenal, Jared Lund, Anthony Dueholm, Josh Underwood, Stephen Martin, Mark Olson, Irric Erickson, Zane Matz, Greg Peterson, Zach Williamson, Eric Chenal, Brad Erickson.

COACHES

HEAD COACH: Ken Belanger ASSISTANTS: Troy Wink, Jason Pickering, Billy Struck.

Although their preseason scrimmage didn't go that well, the Vikings season opener against a Northwoodsolid Solon Springs team proves the Vikings are ready for action in their next eight season regular games. – Photo by Marty Seeger

solid run-defense, were a bit wobbly on their pass defense and didn’t execute well offensively.

“We’ve definitely made some adjustments,” Belanger said, noting that a few didn’t play, and only two players at the scrimmage were at the same positions they played last season. At least five positions on offense, and six on defense, had changed back to their old positions prior to their first game of the season against Northwood/Solon Springs.

“We now know exactly what direction we’re going in,” Belanger said.

The Vikings have some size on their line this year with Chris Hopp, Bryce Williamson, Dayton Rivera and Ryan

Wylie, and Blaine Clemons at center.

Along with size, the Vikings have a little speed despite losing Tony Peterson and Ben Ackerley to graduation. Peterson rushed for 1,545 yards last season, and Ackerley passed for over 900 yards and was the team's second leading rusher.

Waylon Buck is stepping in at quarterback, this season, but was the Vikes leading receiver last year, leaving a bit of a void at the receiver core. None of them have caught a varsity ball yet, but that will soon change as Buck is a good passer and quick out of the pocket.

“Buck is quick at quarterback and he’s looking good. He’s done a nice

job,” Belanger said.

Along with a good line, and even despite the loss of two offensive powers, Belanger still expects to have a solid running game and run-defense.

Along with Buck, Adam Chenal at fullback, and even a 5’ 10” freshman named Peter Chenal, it could be a lot of fun to watch this Vikings team progress.

“I think we’ve got some really good players,” Belanger said.

Bryce Wlliamson

Waylon Buck

Chris Hopp

Ray Kurkowski

Dayton Rivera

Erik Stoner

Adam Chenal

Brad Peterson

Blain Clemons

David Crandell

Ian Lexen

Matt Tietz

Vince Nelson

Mike Runnels

Chris Schorn

Ben Kurkowski

Jaryd Braden

Sonny Chelmo

Hunter Dodds

Zach Kuechenmeister

Sawyer Tietz

Tim Lund

Jack Tricker-King

Greg Peterson

Peter Chenal

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G R U B S T N A R G Pirates hope to ride the O-line to success this season

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – If the Pirates offensive line stays healthy, you could see big things from their running game this fall. It will be interesting to see who replaces 1,000-yard rusher Derek Bertlesen, and the speedy Kyle Johnson, who were a big part of the Pirates offense before graduation took them away.

Keith Lehne “I think we’ll be big up front for sure. It’s a matter of finding running backs to hit the holes, and I think GRANTSBURG PIRATES FOOTBALL ROSTER

SENIORS: Daniel Larsen, Cody Benedict, Nolan Hanson, Damien Rasmussen, Andy Jones, David Ohnstad, Seth Coy, Brent Johnson, Thomas Labatt.

JUNIORS: Bryce Ryan, Jacob Wald, Brandon Ryan, Adam Parker, Connor Myers, Lucas Willis, Dakota Linke, Clay Poeschl, Evan Ryan, Colton Tretsven, SOPHOMORES: Lars Thoreson, Zach Joachim, Austin Thoreen, Joseph Gaffney, Chandler Witzany, Shane Fagnan, Nick Britton, Jared Benedict, Ben Flanery, Cameron Lynn.

FRESHMEN: Dylan Bekholm, Tristan Brewer, Tony Britton, Avery Buggert, Andrew Coy, Josh Glover, Cody Hoffman, Adam Johnson, Bill King, Carter Lee, Christopher Parker, Nathan Swenson.

COACHES

HEAD COACH: Keith Lehne ASSISTANTS: Josh Watt, Adam Hale, DJ Henderson, Goob Coy.

PI RA TE S

The Pirates football team will hope to combine a stellar offensive line with a quality backfield this season. Once those two elements mesh, Grantsburg could be a very dangerous team. They'll also have a solid defense this year, as it showed during a 7-6 loss in Spooner in their first game of the season. – Photo

by Larry Samson

we’ll open some things up front,” said coach Keith Lehne, who is in his 14th season with the Pirates.

The core of the Pirates O-line, with an average weight of 227 pounds, includes seniors Damien Rasmussen, Seth Coy, David Ohnstad and Andy Jones and junior Colton Tretszven. For the past 10 years, the responsibility of the Pirates line has fallen on coach Josh Watt, who has molded these particular linemen from the ground up.

“I think he’s done a tremendous job with those guys,” Lehne said.

Along with quarterback Daniel Larsen, who filled in nicely last season when Brent Myers went down with injury, the Pirates will be going with a

different look on defense under second-year defensive coordinator, Adam Hale. The team actually gained a safety on defense this season with senior Thomas Labatt, who is 6’ 3’’, 200 pounds, and played as a freshman. But it looks as though this team is being built on its offense.

“I think with this big offensive line that we do have, there’ll be some opportunities to run some different things,” Lehne said, and he hopes his team can build on last year's first round playoff win.

“I think last year was a big turnaround for us, and it was good to get back into the playoffs and kind of reset that tone of expectation. Hopefully we

can play well in our conference and go from there,” said Lehne.

Although it's tough for any coach to speculate who’s going to come out on top in the end, Lehne said Cameron is a real contender for the conference title. But don’t count out the Pirates.

“I’m hopeful that we stay healthy and our kids play well, and I hope we’re right in that mix when we come down to the end,” said Lehne.

Brent Johnson

Cody Benedict

Seth Coy

Daniel Larsen

Andy Jones

Thomas Labatt

Nolan Hanson

David Ohnstad

Damien Rasmussen

Adam Parker

Brandon Ryan

Bryce Ryan

Clay Poeschl

Colton Tretsven

Evan Ryan

Dakota Linke

Connor Myers

Jacob Wald

Lucas Willis

Shane Fagnan

Ben Flanery

Joseph Gaffney

Austin Thoreen

Lars Thoreson

Chandler Witzany

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CA RD IN AL S

K C U L Luck Cardinals have depth and speed this season

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer LUCK – The Luck Cardinals earned a playoff berth last season after moving from the Large Lakeland and into the Small Lakeland.

It was a classic year of football last season as the Cardinals renewed their rivalry with Don Kendzior Frederic, and the two teams met for the first time in 17 years. That contest ended in a 20-17 win for the Vikings, despite a 17-0 halftime lead for Luck.

The two teams won’t be seeing each other this fall until the second-to-last game of the season, in early October, and it could turn out to be a conference title game. There’s a lot of competition in the Small Lakeland this year and many coaches are looking at Frederic, Northwood-Solon Springs and Shell Lake to be top contenders. But that’s not to say Luck won’t be right in the mix.

Coach Don Kendzior, in his ninth season as a

head coach for the Cards, has nine winning seasons, and four conference championships to boot, including eight playoff appearances. Overall, Kendzior says this year’s team has size and depth, as well as overall team speed and work ethic, which is a good start for any high school football team.

There are at least 10 returning players who saw considerable action last season including Evan Armour, Ben Kufalk, Cole Engstrand, Hunter Wilson, Brodie Kunze Karsten Petersen Joe Christenson, Jacob LaDuke, John Denny and Kyle Hunter. Just three of those players are seniors on a roster with a dozen juniors and about the same number of sophomores and freshmen.

Kendzior said the Cardinals will look to finish in the top half of the conference, and it also appears early on that Luck High School is going to continue a strong tradition of football.

LUCK CARDINALS FOOTBALL ROSTER

SENIORS: Ben Kufalk, Jake LaDuke, Spencer Nelson, Jesse Rennicke, Hunter Wilson.

JUNIORS: Jan Rozumalski, Gabe Hendrickson, Brodie Kunze, Evan Armour, Kyle Hunter, Cole Engstrand, Matt Thompson, Joe Christensen, Alex Richey, Eric Blaser, Matt Sanford, John Denny.

SOPHOMORES: Logan Hamack, Travis Muller, Connor McGinnity, Colton Branville, Austin Holm, Casey Ekholm, Karsten Petersen, Cody Engstrand.

FRESHMEN: Trent Strapon, Zach Lindberg, Derek Hutton, Trevor Dexter, Sam Nelson.

COACH

HEAD COACH: Don Kendzior ASSISTANTS: Matt Dunlap and Joel Wells

Ben Kufalk

The Cardinals football team is set to take on the Small Lakeland Conference with speed and depth. They not only looked exceptional during their scrimmage, the Cardinals pulled away with a huge 73-22 win over Birchwood in their first game of the season. – Photo by Larry Samson

Jake LaDuke

Spencer Nelson

Jesse Rennicke

Hunter Wilson

Jan Rozumalski

Gabe Hendrickson

Brodie Kunze

Evan Armour

Kyle Hunter

Cole Engstrand

Matt Thompson

Joe Christensen

Alex Richey

Eric Blaser

Matt Sanford

John Denny

Logan Hamack

Travis Muller

Connor McGinnity

Colton Branville

Austin Holm

Casey Ekholm

Karsten Petersen

Cody Engstrand

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SA IN TS

Saints are team first, individuals later

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – Now in his fifth year as St. Croix Falls head football coach, Rod Sempf has a lot of praise for his latest crew.

“They really have a sort of lunch-pail mentality” he said.

“They work hard on and off the field. I don’t have to give ‘em much of a giddyup. They just work hard.”

While he said Rod Sempf ST. CROIX FALLS SAINTS FOOTBALL ROSTER

SENIORS: Erik Segelstrom, Ryan Nussbaum, Terrance Klemish, Ethan Anderson, Eric Swenson, Ben Clausen, Nolan O'Brien, Cody Zelinski, Alex Mikl, Jake Rademacher, Grant Simpson, Zackh Horn, Alex Bertram.

JUNIORS: Shane Swanson, Marshal Dilman, Michael Chernyav, Ryan Johnson, Hayden Peterson, Kevin Fisk, Jake Sommer, Taylor Woller, Zach Constant.

SOPHOMORES: Joe Rademacher, Nate Hansen, Trevor Cross, Zach Wojahn, Ben Kopp, Drew Dumke, Brian Gilbert, Cory Thereox, Kodi Peters, Zarek Kubesh, Andrew Erickson, Dan Horn, Teagan Hills, Trevor McCloud.

FRESHMEN: Truman Ader, Kyle Bastin, Ryan Fenton, Mitch Gjovig, Evan Gorres, Sean Hasnoot, Caleb Hastings, Derrick Johnson, Alex King, Jake Knight, Angus Koshmeder, Kyle Koshoil, Jesse Loen, Niko Neuman, Kodi Peters, Cooper Peterson, Scott Schaber, Jon Steinert, Hassan Talbi, Charlie Vezina, Brian Wenell.

COACHES

HEAD COACH: Rod Sempf ASSISTANTS: Grant Belisle, Rob Bullard and Paul Gilbert, Chris Wallace.

A pair of Saints football players take a break on the sidelines as the sun sets. – Photo by Greg Marsten

there won’t be a lot of new schemes for the Saints, he does see some of the players moving into new positions, which could surprise some of the their past opponents.

As for the returning Saints, Sempf has several three-year starters, including Erik Segelstrom, Erik Swenson and Jake Rademacher. “Obviously, we’ll look to them to lead the team,” he said, also noting Ben Clausen in the secondary, and improved play at the line.

“I really look to a bunch of guys contributing this season,” he said. “We’re going to be really diversified on offense.”

Last season, the Saints had three backs with around or over 700-yards rushing, which Sempf said would be a likely scenario again for 2011. “We’ve got a lot of guys who can carry the ball. Just a lot of skilled guys, and all willing to work.”

The Saints start the season with plenty of hard opponents, including Osceola, Ladysmith and Cameron, although Sempf thinks the Lakeland will be strong across the board, and he expects some solid, close competition all season long.

“I don’t think there’s one dominant group this year,” he said. “I really think everyone should be able to compete. Unity’s got a lot of guys back and good athletes. Webster, also. I think it’s hard to pick. I don’t know, I wouldn’t be surprised if any of the teams win conference.”

Sempf has high praise for his coaching staff this season, with Grant Belisle, Paul Gilbert, Rob Bullard, and a new coach in Chris Wallace, as well as lots of helpers and volunteers along the way.

“We’re looking forward to having a great year. Working with parents, fans and having a good season for St. Croix Falls,” he said. “It’s a good group of guys. They’ve really raised the bar for expectations.”

Erik Segelstrom

Ryan Nussbaum

Terrance Klemish

Ethan Anderson

Eric Swenson

Ben Clausen

Nolan O'Brien

Cody Zelinski

Alex Mikl

Jake Rademacher

Grant Simpson

Zach Horn

Alex Bertram

Shane Swanson

Marshal Dilman

Michael Chernyav

Ryan Johnson

Hayden Peterson

Jake Sommer

Taylor Woller

Kevin Fisk

Zach Constant

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DR AG ON S

N E R I S Siren down in numbers but not enthusiasm

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer SIREN – The Dragons are eyeing an opportunity to join other small schools during the 2012 season in eight-man football, but will be taking 11 athletes to the gridiron in 2011.

While the team is short a bit on numbers due to Bill Hoefler a few nagging injuries, the Dragons should surprise a few this season with some talented athletes.

Second-year Siren coach Bill Hoefler was excited during the team's first week of practice leading up to their first scrimmage of the season, and the SIREN DRAGONS FOOTBALL ROSTER

SENIORS: Jordan Sargent, Elijah Hinze, Isaac Wegner, Evan Oachs, Will Haines, Murdock Smith, Andrew Brown, Zachary Powers.

JUNIORS: Reuben Mixsooke, Josh Lemieux, Hunter Wikstrom, Shay Johnson.

SOPHOMORES: Devan Pavlicek, Corey Bauer, Jared Emery, Lucas Stiemann, Graham Hall, John D'Jock, Asa Hunter, David St. John, Caleb Mulroy, Jade Merrill, Ethan Java.

FRESHMEN: Kody Pettis, John Dalsveen, Nathan Martin, Daine Jewell, Trenton Anderson.

COACHES

HEAD COACH: Bill Hoefler ASSISTANTS: William Sargent, Ron Dorn and Frank Taylor.

Siren quarterback Elijah Hinze will have a number of targets to throw at this fall, but his favorite will likely be Andrew Brown, who can be seen running a route in the background. – Photo by Greg Marsten

Elijah Hinze

team does possess a few threats. When asked what he’s most excited for this season, Hoefler said, “The versatility of my players to play multiple positions, and we have some good speed at important positions.”

Leading receiver

Andrew Brown will be a deep threat this season for the Dragons and was an All-Conference selection last year, and behind the arm of Elijah Hinze, the Dragons will almost certainly have a few tricks up their sleeves to get the ball into the end zone. Other key returning players from last season include Evan Oachs, Isaac Wegner, Murdock Smith, Will Haines and Shay Johnson. Hoefler said the eight senior players will be the biggest strengths of the team this season, but at least five

other starters are underclassmen, who have limited varsity experience.

There’s a lot to build on from last season’s team, who finished 3-6, and Hoefler thinks the conference is relatively balanced this year.

“We, as a team, hope to improve on last year's record and be more competitive in all games we play,” Hoefler said.

Andrew Brown

William Haines

Evan Oachs

Zachary Powers

Murdock Smith

Isaac Wegner

Shay Johnson

Josh Lemieux

Reuben Mixsooke

Corey Bauer

John D'Jock

Jared Emery

Graham Hall

Jade Merrill

Caleb Mulroy

Devan Pavlicek

David St. John

Lucas Stiemann

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EA GL ES

Y T I N U Eagles are pumped and ready for success

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – The Unity Eagles football squad has a solid returning corps of talent this season, and they may be looking a little different this season, as they have spent lots of time conditioning and utilizing the weight room and exercise facilities, according to head coach Dave Anderson.

Now in his fifth year as the lead man, with 11 years of Eagle Dave Anderson

UNITY EAGLES FOOTBALL ROSTER

SENIORS: Kevin Bystrom, Brady Turner, Jordan Hughes, Nate Despiegelaere, Clay Peckman, Garrett Lunsmann, Steven Anderson, Xavier Foeller, Reed Sorenson, Justin Runberg, Ben Bengtson, Chris Krumrie.

JUNIORS: Alex Lennartson, Brendan Foeller, Jacob Ruck, Austin Peterson, Aaron Koshatka, Mitch Egge, Kyle Sorenson, Justin Peper, Erik Kuske, Zac Baxter, Joey Perry.

SOPHOMORES: Cash Hickethier, Zac Johnson, Justin Bradley, Mitchell Kruger, Cullen Madison, Mac Baxter, Colin Loehr, Skyler Ricketson, Oliver Raboin, Dakota Ward, Caleb Hacker, Alex Juleen, Reese Johnston.

FRESHMEN: Tevin Anderson, Ben Traynor, Hunter Fjorden, Joshua Stage, Tanner Amrhien, Collin Nelson, Jordan Kletschka, Dylan Ruck, Damon Bearheart, Josh Grams, Lucas Wood, Cody Meister, Brad Eley, Spencer Schultz, Connelly Helms, Billy Anderson, Justin Thompson.

COACH

HEAD COACH: Dave Anderson

Kevin Bystrom

Brady Turner

Garrett Lunsmann

Steven Anderson

Jacob Ruck

Aaron Koshatka

There's a lot of team chemistry on the Unity Eagles football team, which should carry through to a successful year of football. – Photo courtesy of the Barron Newsshield

Jordan Hughes

Nate Despiegelaere

football coaching involvement, he is confident this is a team to be proud of and rally behind.

“We have great team chemistry this year,” he said, noting that while they have plenty of new players to fill the shoes of some talented graduation losses, they all have worked very hard to make the school, team and fans proud.

Anderson was a familiar face this summer at various village boards.

He's promoting a plan to bring the Unity Eagle homecoming celebration back into Milltown, Centuria and Balsam Lake with parades, events and a swelling of pride in a celebrated athletic program, hoping to spread that red, white and blue Eagle spirit across the district.

And you can expect the gridiron on Richard O. Klatt Field to be where that Eagle pride will shine.

“Our offense, defense and special teams are all new this year,” Anderson said, without giving too much away.

He knows they have numerous hurdles to overcome in the Large Lakeland Conference, which is loaded with talented squads. “St. Croix Falls and Grantsburg are always big games for us,” he said.

Anderson is confident in the dedication to their cause of his players, especially the veterans.

“All of our seniors will play a big part for our team this year,” he said.

“Most have had one or two years of starting experience.”

He thinks that aforementioned conditioning will only add to their confidence come game time. “The amount of time that our players put into the weight room over the summer is a big strength,” Anderson said. “Teams should not overlook Unity in the Large Lakeland this year.”

Although they might have a hard time looking over them.

Clay Peckman

Xavier Foeller

Reed Sorenson

Justin Runberg

Ben Bengtson

Chris Krumrie

Alex Lennartson

Mitch Egge

Kyle Sorenson

Justin Peper

Austin Peterson

Zac Baxter

Brendan Foeller

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Senior leadership will be key for a successful Tiger season

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer WEBSTER – The Webster Tigers fell short of the playoffs last year and won just three games, but their final game of the season against Unity showed how the team came together at the right time, and held on in a close 31-23 victory.

“Our kids played their best game of the season, and it was a wonderful way to to end the 2010 season,” said coach Jeromie Voeltz Jeromie Voeltz after the win.

WEBSTER TIGERS FOOTBALL ROSTER

SENIORS: Randy Rankin, Taylor Heinz, Aaron Clay, Austin Bork, Brad Krause, Josh Baer, Ben Leef, Anthony Dietmeier, Garrett Eichman.

JUNIORS: Nathan Puttbrese, Dillon Reeder, Mark Packard.

SOPHOMORES: Curt Rand, Aaron Dietmeier, Devin Rondou, Cliff Benjamin, Lance Preston, Jack Ralph, Beau Zmunda, Paige Young, Mark Stoner, Max Sperry, Mike Johnson, Robert Cook, Will Arnold, Brett Casey, Julio Calixto, Cullan Hopkins, Caleb Wilson.

FRESHMEN: Justin Matrious, Vinny Larson, Ryan Curtis, Brandonn Chapman, Shawn Stevens, Billy Cooper, Matt Freymiller, Brett Richison, Austin Piepho, Seth Norlander, Max Groshong, Tristan Kingbird.

COACHES

HEAD COACH: Jeromie Voeltz ASSISTANTS: Jovin Kroll, Andy Smith, Craig Dorn.

The Webster Tigers have over 40 athletes out for football, including a slew of seniors who will be a big key in leading the Tigers to victory. – Photo by Larry Samson

He later added that it was a big win for his senior squad, who has since graduated, but nine new seniors will look to lead the team to victory this fall, and their leadership on the field at the start of the season could set a winning tone throughout the year.

“We are excited about the possibilities of our football team,” Voeltz said.

Seniors Randy Rankin, Taylor Heinz Aaron Clay, Austin Bork, Brad Krause, Josh Baer, Ben Leef, Anthony Dietmeier and Garrett Eichman will be the forces keeping the Tigers together this season, as the roster boasts just three juniors, 17 sophomores and a dozen

freshmen. While it could be a lean year for the Tigers, don’t expect them to be an easy out. Voeltz said there will be a some new faces in different positions, but the teams success will ultimately rest on the shoulders of the entire team. On the team's biggest strength this season, Voeltz said, “Our willingness to work hard and together.”

The Tigers opened up their regular season with a home game against Washburn on Friday, Aug. 19, and the game story and photos of that game can be found in the Wednesday, Aug. 24, edition of the Inter-County Leader.

Randy Rankin

Taylor Heinz

Aaron Clay

Austin Bork

Brad Krause

Josh Baer

Ben Leef

Anthony Dietmeier

Garrett Eichman

Mark Packard

Nathan Puttbrese

Dillon Reeder

Curt Rand

Aaron Dietmeier

Devin Rondou

Cliff Benjamin

Lance Preston

Jack Ralph

Beau Zmuda

Paige Young

Mark Stoner

Max Sperry

Mike Johnson

Will Arnold

Julio Calixto

Cullan Hopkins

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Experience should be the key to Vikings success

Autumn Schmidt

Maria Miller

Lauren Domagala

Corissa Schmidt

by Marty Seeger Vikings is their height, which only adds another diLeader staff writer FREDERIC – The Frederic mension to a promising volleyball team finished team.

Frederic did lose some talwith just one conference win last season in what ented athletes to graduation turned out to be a very last season, but it already seems that they’ve tough conference, been able to fill the but there’s a sense void. There’s also of optimism this an up-and-coming season, as many freshman that fans of their returning should keep an starters are back, eye on, as Mya with a little more Rivera will be experience. making her var“I have four sity debut this seastrong seniors that son. all played varsity About the only last year,” said thing working Staci Lemieux coach Staci against the Lemieux, adding that two of those seniors, Vikings this year is depth, Corissa Schmidt and Mariah and beyond that, Lemieux Miller, have played since really didn’t see another their freshman year. “I think weakness, as the season is our experience will defi- set to go full swing very soon. nitely help,” she added.

“I’m definitely excited for Along with the talented seniors, which also include the season,” said Lemieux.

Lauren Domagala and Au- “I have a really good group tumn Schmidt, the Vikings of girls and hope we can are an aggressive team, and work well as a team.” not afraid to go after the ball or crash the court on defense. In the setters role, Domagala, and Autumn RIGHT: Frederic senior Schmidt, who has been one of the team's setters for the Autumn Schmidt bumps previous two years, should the ball during a recent g i v e practice in preparation t h e i r for the season. – Photo by hitters Marty Seeger an advantage.

A n other a d vantage for the Leah Engebretson

Emily Wells

Kendra Mossey

Carly Gustafson

FREDERIC VIKINGS VOLLEYBALL ROSTER

SENIORS: Autumn Schmidt, Maria Miller, Lauren Domagala, Corissa Schmidt, Leah Engebretson.

JUNIORS: Emily Wells, Kendra Mossey, Paige Burton.

SOPHOMORE: Carly Gustafson.

FRESHMEN: Mya Rivera, Kendra Mossey.

HEAD COACH: Staci Lemieux ASSISTANT: Megan Carlson

COACHES

Mya Rivera

Tradition of greatness will continue under Allaman-Johnson

April Campana

Carly Larson

by Marty Seeger the system well, and is more than ready for the upcomLeader staff writer ing season.

GRANTSBURG “I am looking – The Grantsburg forward to workvolleyball team is ing with a pack of in good hands kids who are athafter coach Bill letic, eager, posiMorrin decided to tive and take a leave of abhardworking,” sence this fall, Allaman-Johnson mostly to help his said. daughter Kortney Along with Alstart her collegiate laman-Johnson is volleyball career, and focus on other Deb Allaman-Johnson a new assistant coach, Nell professional goals.

The 2011 coach, Deb Alla- Polzine, a former Pirate volman-Johnson, has since leyball player who helped taken the reins but is no Grantsburg earn their first stranger to the program, as state championship in 2001. she’s coached volleyball for Both coaches were collegiate 22 years, including 16 years volleyball players and exin Grantsburg. She knows celled at that level.

GRANTSBURG PIRATES VOLLEYBALL ROSTER

SENIORS: Carly Larson, Gab Witzany, Nikki Ticknor, April Campana, Breanna Fickbohm.

JUNIORS: RuthAnn Pedersen, Ellie Corbin, Samantha Schwieger, Grace Corbin, Stacey McKenzie, Kylie Pewe, Arikka Davison, Somer Rikkola, Lily Benge Briggs, Cathy LaMere, Melissa Dahl, Jen Schwieger.

SOPHOMORES: Macy Hanson, Hope Tucker, Raelyn Pochman, Kate Rod, Amanda Campana, Brooke Roufs, Gabby Banks, Jaicee Bowman, Wendy Roberts, Rheanna Johnson, Becca Glover.

FRESHMEN: Anneka Johnson, Brittney Luedtke, Katie Miller, Marissa Jensen, Kelsey Fiedler, Taola Swenson, Carolyn Peterson, Kenzie Omer, Heidi Schoettle, Sarah Morley.

COACHES

Nikki Ticknor

Grace Corbin

HEAD COACH: Deb Allaman-Johnson.

ASSISTANTS: Nell Polzine, Dana Morrin

Arikka Davison

Stacey McKenzie

The Pirates lost a few threats to graduation last season, but of the 40-plus athletes out for volleyball this year, 13 are on the varsity. Two of those 13, include seniors Carly Larson and Gab Witzany, who Allaman-Johnson says could play anywhere on the court. Nikki Ticknor along with the two seniors are captains this season and are expected to bring experience and leadership to the team.

“They bring positive energy, natural talent, and a solid work ethic to the court,” Allaman-Johnson said.

Along with strengths come weak- Kylie Pewe sets the ball at the nesses, and the Pirates will have quite a few state tournament last fall, which fresh faces on the is where the Pirates hope to be at team, which brings a the end of the season. – File bit of inexperience at photo by Jenna Clemenson the varsity level. The team lost a bit of height, but there’s no doubt Grantsburg will be in the hunt for the conference title.

RuthAnn Pedersen

Kylie Pewe

Sam Schwieger

Breanna Fickbohm

Gab Witzany

Ellie Corbin

Macy Hanson

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Cards are young, hungry and passionate

Maia Lehmann

Hannah Karl

Taylor Joy

Ashley Dexter

Alexis Erickson

Ally Mahler

Sarah Petznick

Kierstyn Campbell

by Greg Marsten West Lakeland means there are no mediocre opponents, Leader staff writer LUCK – This promises to and the new format means be an interesting season for they play all of them twice, the Cardinal volleyball pro- so every match counts. gram. It might seem like a While some coaches may different approach under feel overwhelmed in a conference so rich in new skipper Jen talent, Nelson Nelson. She was looks at it the other the former assisway, stating they tant coach, and were “fortunate to has almost a be among so many decade of Junior quality teams ...

Olympic coachwhich will help us ing under her belt prepare for region- many of those als. The season is years with some too short!” of this season’s In spite of its abplayers.

Jen Nelson breviated length, “This team has she said they are an amazing passion and commitment to the looking forward to an excitgame,” Nelson said. “They ing season and that she is play with passion and pur- amazed at the parental and pose, and aren’t afraid to leave some skin on the floor.”

LUCK CARDINALS The Cards are pulling up VOLLEYBALL and across from all grades, ROSTER focusing on positions and SENIOR: Maia Lehmann.

JUNIORS: Hannah Karl, Jaimee Buck, experience, while also acTaylor Joy, Ashley Dexter, Kylie Rich. knowledging their youth.

SOPHOMORES: Bella Nelson, “Graduation claimed a few Camille Marsten, Tessa Clemenson, Whitney Petersen. but our core key players FRESHMEN: Reilly Giller, Jenni Holdt, from last year remain intact Angela Gore. and ready to play,” Nelson COACHES HEAD COACH: Jen Nelson said.

Playing in the formidable

Jaimee Buck

Camille Marsten

Kylie Rich

Maia Lehmann is the lone senior on a young Cardinals team that could make a real run at the conference title this season. – File photo by Greg Marsten

community support for the team and program.

“This year’s team brings a higher level of game experience to the court,” she said.

“Many of the girls spent a great deal of time improving in the off-season. They have a real commitment to the team.”

Expect to see the Cards

Tessa Clemenson

Reilly Giller

make some waves and take some names along the way, as they go by the philosophy of “Citius, Altius, Fortius!”

Swifter, higher, stronger.

Bella Nelson

Jenni Holdt

Saints are young guns with a solid future

tough,” she said. “But now

by Greg Marsten that we are back to three Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – The conferences, I believe that St. Croix Falls Saints volley- Luck is really going to be tough to beat ball are contenders, this year, as friends and solid as a well.” team, “I think this is Hoff said we a great group. They should watch work hard, there are for seniors no attitudes, and Alexis Erickson everyone supports and Sarah Peteach other in all znick - who led ways. I believe that the team in kills this group should do and aces last quite well this seaseason. She also son,” stated thirdStacie Hoff said to keep an year returning head eye out for juncoach Stacie Hoff. “I have four starters returning, iors Natalie Sempf and so hopefully they can stay blocking specialist Sydney positive and I believe they Geisness. “Our strengths are going to be hitting and will do well.”

The Saints have plenty of blocking. We have our key new faces this season, which blockers and hitters returnmakes this season a bit of a ing.”

One weakness may be surprise for fans and oppothat they have a vacancy at nents.

“I have a very young setter. “We lost our setter group this season,” Hoff from the previous two seasaid. “I only have four jun- sons and haven’t filled her iors and four seniors. position, as of yet. We do Twenty of the girls are un- have some options, but derclassman. That is really haven’t declared who is going to step up and fill that promising for the future!”

Like all Lakeland coaches, role ... I believe that we have Hoff faces the Grantsburg the potential to finish up in juggernaut, and sees them the top as well once we figas a key opponent: “Yeah, ure out our roles and the obviously Grantsburg is season progresses.”

Matti Gerlach

Amy Segelstrom

Whitney Petersen

Angela Gore

ST. CROIX FALLS SAINTS VOLLEYBALL ROSTER

SENIORS: Sarah Petznick, Ally Mahler, Alexis Erickson.

JUNIORS: Stephanie Melin, Natalie Sempf, Sydney Geisness, Courtney Ewald.

SOPHOMORES: Kierstyn Campbell, Matti Gerlach, Amy Segelstrom, Jessica Rademacher, Mariah Rohm.

COACHES

HEAD COACH: Stacie Hoff ASSISTANT: Angela Maternowsky

Senior Sarah Petznick and junior Natalie Sempf go up for a block. – File photo by Marty Seeger

Jessica Rademacher

Natalie Sempf

Mariah Rohm

Sydney Geisness

Stephanie Melin

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Dragons bring youth, but experience to the court

Qi Xin (Annie) Li

Abigail Mitchell

by Marty Seeger ing back, but it's young experience.”

Leader staff writer The team's enthusiasm is SIREN – The Dragons volleyball team is actually quite obvious, and even though experienced this season the team might have lost a bit of senior leadunder third-year ership from last coach Caryn Stanseason, it hasn’t ford, but the team showed. is still young. That “We lost some doesn’t mean senior leadership, Siren should be but actually the overlooked, howyounger girls that ever, as many of are coming up are these girls have filling in that spot been working nicely,” Stanford hard over the said. summer, and Caryn Stanford Siren had a bit Stanford can alof a rough year ready see the team last season, pulling away improvements.

“We’re having a good pre- with just three conference season,” said Stanford. “A wins, but with many of the lot of young girls are com- girls back again, with more ing up and playing very well. We have a SIREN DRAGONS lot of experience comVOLLEYBALL ROSTER

SENIORS: Amber Hall, Abigail Mitchell, Qi Xin (Annie) Li, Paige Kelley.

JUNIORS: Brittany Coulter, Kyaisha Kettula, Liz Brown, Raven Emery, Shelbi Spafford.

SOPHOMORES: Whitney Krogstad-Yambrick, Mackenzie Smith, Carly Good, Jessica Strabel, Amber Moore, Jade Taylor, Ashlee Arntson, Mackenzie Brown.

FRESHMEN: Harriet Koball, Emily Howe, Haylee Doriott, Mercedes Moody.

experience, Stanford feels that the team is moving another step forward in their efforts to be more competitive in the conference standings. It also helps having a tight-knit group that works well as a team.

“This group.

What’s unique is that they have a very cohesive feel to them, and they all seem to be working well together,” Stanford said.

The Dragons did lose a bit of height from last season, but Stanford is confident they’ll be able to counteract that with the team's enthusiasm, and willingness to compete.

COACHES

Kyaisha Kettula

Raven Emery

Liz Brown

Jade Taylor

HEAD COACH: Caryn Stanford ASSISTANT: Kristin Kosloski

Whitney Krogstad-Yambrick

Mackenzie Smith

Amber Hall

Paige Kelley

Amber Moore works on technique during a setting drill in practice. – Photo by Marty Seeger

Carly Good

Jessica Strabel

Eagles are young but rich in talent

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – The Unity Eagles volleyball squad may only have a few upperclassmen this season, but they are deep in talent in other grades, and third-year returning head coach Chris Lesneski is confident his team will make some waves.

“I really am excited about a solid core group of athletes back that have gotten some good varsity experience over their careers,” Lesneski The Unity volleyball team is young this season with just one senior, but many said. “They’re willing to of the younger core has varsity experience. – Photo by Greg Marsten work hard and make adjustments to what is The Eagles are his belt, Lesneski is not “We’ll just keep building needed.” matched against one to throw around predicon the things we’ve been While the Eagles some of the most tions, but he’s pretty sure working on since I took have just Brittany talented squads that if his Eagles stay over,” he said.

Thomfohrda as in the region, healthy and hungry, they their lone senior, and he said they will match up well with Brittany Thomfohrda they have a wealth are hoping to everyone this season. of court experience make every con“It’s hard to predict,” he otherwise, with test count. said.

“But we will play hard Lesneski noting “There is against everyone on our how all but three of never a night schedule.” his varsity squad Chris Lesneski when you can’t Lesneski said the future is played volleyball on say that we also bright for the program, club squads or in don’t have to play well in with a strong group of Junior Olympic programs our conference,” he said.

“If young players coming up this year. you don’t, you probably will and good assistant coaches “It’s a night and day difget beat.” in Jennifer DeLozier (JV) ference,” he said. “It really With over two decades of and Cola Hickethier (Chelped them out.”

Sarah Bader Hailey Olson volleyball coaching under squad).

Taylor Heathman

Shay Nelson

Shauna Jorgenson

Carly Ince

Maddie Ramich

Becca Garvey

Brittany Coulter

Amber Moore

UNITY EAGLES VOLLEYBALL ROSTER

SENIOR: Brittany Thomfohrda.

JUNIORS: Sarah Bader, Hailey Olson, Taylor Heathman, Kourtney Collins, Shay Nelson, Shauna Jorgenson and Paige Jones.

SOPHOMORES: Carly Ince, Maddie Ramich, Becca Garvey, Emily Gross, Sophie Peterson, Danielle Mares, Kelly Radke, Cass Hanson, Kennedy Olson, Lily Lenk and Megan Jones.

FRESHMEN: Paige Lunsmann Eryn Mares, Mikayla Allison and Olivia Nelson

COACHES

HEAD COACH: Chris Lesneski ASSISTANTS: Jennifer DeLozier, Cola Hickethier

Olivia Nelson

Emily Gross

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WEBSTER TIGERS VOLLEYBALL ROSTER

SENIORS: Sarah Nyberg, Chelsea Larson.

JUNIORS: Amber Davis, Gabby Schiller, Brianna Phernetton, Danielle Pardun, Jill Holmstrom.

SOPHOMORES: Marissa Elliott, Alex Holmstrom, Sarah Thielke, Ashley Dietmeier, Sydney Stellrecht, Tami Quatmann, Kayla Hatfield.

FRESHMEN: Christina Weis, Ashley Davis, Raelyn Tretsven, Mallory Daniels, Kenna Gall, Stefani Wambolt, Diana Jennings, Jacqueline Weber, Sydni Schultz, Alexis Peipho, Samantha Emberson, Marissa Elmblad.

COACHES

HEAD COACH: Mindy Widiker.

Sarah Nyberg

Chelsea Larson

Webster working with a clean slate in 20 11

by Marty Seeger body, and see how much they’ve grown and imLeader staff writer WEBSTER – The Tigers proved over time,” Widiker finished tied for second said.

Losing a trove of starting place in the conference last seniors can leave season behind a team searching Grantsburg, losing for replacements, just two conference but the newcomgames. They eveners, according to tually ended their Widiker, are season in the secready to go. ond round of the “We’re young, playoffs to the Pibut they’re eager rates. and athletic, The Tigers had which is nice, experience on their and they’re willside as they started Mindy Widiker ing to work hard six seniors on a and learn. So I regular basis, but things have changed a bit think that’ll be one of their this fall, as the team will be strengths,” Widiker said.

It’ll be a different schedworking with just two seniors, which include Sarah ule too, for the Tigers, and Nyberg and Chelsea Larson. the other Lakeland West Both players filled in nicely teams, which include Fredlast season, recorded lots of eric, Grantsburg, Luck, St. time on the varsity court, Croix Falls, Siren, Unity and and should provide a lot of Webster. Instead of playing leadership for the team. conference foes just once There are a handful of other like they did last season, athletes who filled in last teams will play each other year as well, and coach twice. So it’s anyone’s guess Mindy Widiker is looking who will come out on top forward to seeing how this season, but Webster could be right in the mix. they’ll compete.

“We’re excited to get the season started, see how we’ll match up with every-

Gabby Schiller

Amber Davis

Brianna Phernetton

Jill Holmstrom

The Webster Tigers volleyball team is young this season, but they have a lot of athleticism and drive to compete at a high level. – File photo by Marty Seeger

Alex Holmstrom

Christina Weis

Marissa Elliott

Ashley Davis

Raelyn Tretsven

UNITY/LUCK TENNIS

Squad hopes to build on past success and camaraderie this season

“I am excited to see the growing camaraderie that the girls have shown already this year,” Fogarty said. “We also have a lot of new players that have proven their potential to the varsity team this summer. I’m excited to see how our new doubles teams work out together, as well as a strong singles line

by Greg Marsten up ready to take charge.”

Leader staff writer She thinks every school in the formiBALSAM LAKE – The Unity/Luck dable Middle Border Conference is a key cooperative tennis squad is hoping to opponent. “We need to treat every make this a memorable season. With match as the most important in order to three years under her belt, veteran head be competitive in our conference,” she coach Beth Fogarty also has a strong said. group across the board, and a solid supThe Unity/Luck squad has several port staff in Tom and Jane Hoffman and strong returning singles players in reveteran Unity tennis star Jessi Kutina. turning this year in Anna Ebensperger, While her coaching staff is rich in tal- Julie Franzel and Elizabeth Thuerkoff. ent and experience, Fogarty’s players are “They have been giving each other a definitely a strength, as she noticed early run for their money already this season on. with challenge matches,” Fogarty said.

“They’re proving to be a high threat this season.”

While the squad lost some key seniors, she has confidence in her new faces.

“Every year, we’ve lost a handful of senElizabeth Thuerkoff iors. Every year Coach Beth Fogarty Julie Franzel

Emily Petzel

Anna Ebensperger

Kelsy Johnson

Sierra Thomfohrda

The Unity/Luck tennis team continues to grow and become successful year after year. This season looks no different. – Photo by Greg Marsten

we have also gained athletes new to the game,” She said. “The first few matches are going to be key for our new teammates to get the experience needed to help them later in the season.”

UNITY/LUCK TENNIS ROSTER

SENIORS: Julie Franzel, Emily Petzel, Elizabeth Thuerkoff.

JUNIORS: Anna Ebensperger, Kelsy Johnson.

SOPHOMORES: Sierra Thomfohrda, Tess Anderson, Kayla Bramsen.

FRESHMEN: Leslie Peterson, Emily Ferguson, Beth Johnson, Nicole Paulzine, Destinie Kobs.

COACH

HEAD COACH: Beth Fogarty VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT COACHES: Jane Hoffman, Tom Hoffman, Jessica Kutina

Tess Anderson

Kayla Bramsen

Leslie Peterson

Emily Ferguson

Strong Pirate boys team eyeing another trip to state

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by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – There’s a significant number of bright spots on the Grantsburg cross-country team this season, not only for the boys, but also for the girls. Coach Paul Huskamp, who is in his eighth year of coaching, even seemed a bit surprised to see that he has twice the number of athletes to work with this season, as opposed to last. He’s even still trying to recruit a few players, but for now, he’s already got 15 boys and nine girls. That means, he’ll have a full team for both. The boys, in particular, have the highest expectations.

“I am really looking forward to it.

Last year, we weren’t expected to Paul Huskamp be at state at all and we took eighth. This year, we plan to improve greatly on that,” Huskamp said.

The boys lost one member of last year's state qualifying team to graduation, but the rest are back, including seniors Kyle

Grants burg

With about twice as many athletes on the team compared to last year, the Pirates have certainly added depth to the girls team, as well as an already talented boys squad, that took eighth at state last year. – Photo by Marty Seeger Roberts, Zack Arnold, Brendan Kutz and Daniel Biorn. Sophomore Jacob Ohnstad will likely round out the top five in this year’s boys team, but Huskamp said several other newcomers are eyeing the sixth and seventh spots that are allowed to go to state and compete. Many of the starting core logged several miles over the summer as well.

“Everybody will be pushing everybody. We have good cohesion,” Huskamp said, adding that a

big part of the Pirate boys success will lie in their ability to run as a pack.

For the girls, only two of the nine have running experience, including senior Kaelah Maslow and sophomore Jaden Cook, but they could be competing at an experienced level by the end of the season.

GRANTSBURG PIRATES CROSS COUNTRY BOYS ROSTER

SENIORS: Brendan Kutz, Zack Arnold, Daniel Biorn, Kyle Roberts.

JUNIORS: Bradley Taylor, Sean Handy.

SOPHOMORES: Jacob Ohnstad, Gus Johnson, Austin Handy, Erland Olson.

FRESHMEN: Richard Schneider, Jeremiah Stevens, Mark Olson, Taylor Olson, Keaton Garnatz.

GIRLS ROSTER

Saints striders have an exciting lineup

Returning seniors Alex Frey and Rashaud Kelash will be the driving force for the boys, and just missed state last year. “Both earned All-Conference honors last season and should easily do so again this year ... we are going to work hard to make sure they both make it [to state] this year.”

For the ladies, All-Conference junior Allie Holmdahl returns, as well as Autumn Erickson, who just missed out on All-Conference honors. “They all emanate a sense of sportsmanship and a competitive edge that makes coaching them a pleasure.”

One downside is that Clemins has six male seniors. “I’ll have to recruit a great deal for next year to make up for this loss.

But I’m excited to be working with such an amazing and dedicated group of student athletes. It should be an unforgettable season!”

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – Saints cross-country head coach Jennifer Clemins is back. “I am happy to return as the head coach again this year after being on maternity.”

While some schools have struggled to fill a roster, it’s just the opposite for Clemins. “We have one of our biggest teams this year, with many new faces: Erica Bergmann, Taylor Orton, Jordan Johnson and Joleen Gravelle. It will be a pleasure to watch them develop as the season progresses.”

Clemins thinks her boys team will make an impact. “I think we have a solid chance to become the Lakeland champs, and adJennifer Clemins vance a few individuals - Alex Frey, Rashaud Kelash, and Henry Klein - on to the state championships.”

Clemins often calls the team a family, and plans to build on that approach with assistant coach Tammi Braund and volunteer coach Ryan Stridde. “We plan to incorporate strength training circuit workouts, more training games - to help keep the art of running fun.”

St. Cro ix

SENIORS: Haley Burkhardt, Kaelah Maslow, Kaitlyn Muellner, Kali Fleischauer.

SOPHOMORES: Whitney Oachs, Jaden Cook.

FRESHMEN: Taylor Byers, Sarah Coppenbarger, Hannah Smith.

ST. CROIX FALLS SAINTS CROSS COUNTRY BOYS ROSTER

SENIORS: Chris Eisen, Alex Frey, Rashaud Kelash, Sam Nichols, Anthony Locken.

JUNIORS: Rob Foss, Matthew Rude.

SOPHOMORES: Cody Leach, Brendon Gearhart, Levi Ward.

FRESHMAN: Mitch Berg, Tommy Foss, Henry Klein, Brett Kuenkel, Mark Wampfler.

GIRLS ROSTER

JUNIORS: Autumn Erickson, Allie Holmdahl, Savannah Stone, Jordan Johnson, Taylor Orton.

SOPHOMORES: Erica Bergmann.

FRESHMEN: Joleen Gravelle, Becky Thayer, Dani Peterson.

Falls

COACH

HEAD COACH: Jennifer Clemins ASSISTANT: Tammi Braund VOLUNTEER COACH: Ryan Strydde

The St. Croix Falls cross-country team has several athletes that could make them a stronger team presence than they've been in previous years. – Photo

by Greg Marsten

Squad hoping to be solid across the board and in the water

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by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – There are some new faces on the Unity/Luck cross-country squad this year, as the cooperative program has moved to new heights under fourth-year head coach Lori Anderson.

They have a solid contingency of senior boys, while their girls are generally younger this season. But they also have plenty to look forward to in a sport that is known for having strong runners at younger grade levels.

“The start of a new year is something I

regularly look forward to," Anderson said. “Things are fresh and everyone starts over with a clean slate.”

That clean slate also means the possibility of some surprises this season, and Anderson said Lori Anderson the team worked hard in the off-season, although most distance runners

know there is no “off season.”

“I appreciate the growth the athletes exhibit from the previous season,” she said. “Of course, I also eagerly look forward to what the seniors will choose to do in their final year of this program.”

Unity’s exceptional swimming pool is back up and running more efficiently than ever this season, and Anderson has been stressing it as a wonderful training tool that few teams have as an option.

“It will be exciting to spend some workout sessions in the pool,” she said, noting that she was very involved in var-

k c u L / y t i Un

ious clinics and training regimens to help develop her runners the best ways possible.

“Additionally, I again attended the WCCCA Convention in Milwaukee last January, so plan to implement some of the valuable ideas obtained from the clinic during the season,” she said.

Anderson is not one to rule any opponent out, and thinks this season will be proof positive of that. “Every opponent is key,” she said. “I believe all athletes are in the sport to give it their best effort and compete to their highest ability so we go into each meet expecting peak performances from all schools.”

UNITY/LUCK CROSS COUNTRY BOYS ROSTER

SENIORS: Aaron Cousins, Mitchell Johnston, Steven Krueger, Alec Larson, Matt Schultz.

JUNIORS: Scott Bever, Colton Sorensen.

SOPHOMORES: Austin Baker, Neil Kline.

GIRLS ROSTER

The Unity/Luck cross-country team sould have a solid year under fourth-year head coach Lori Anderson. – Photo by Greg Marsten

JUNIORS: Emily Bethke, Anna Luepke, Megan Volgren.

SOPHOMORES: Olivia Coen, Ella Luepke, Jade Rau. FRESHMEN: Tatum Kline, Jes Petersen.

COACHES

HEAD COACH: Lori Anderson ASSISTANT: Yvonne Sorenson

Joey Erickson should lead boys, girls could surprise

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer WEBSTER – Despite losing a handful of quality runners, including state champion Jack Taylor to graduation, the Webster boys and girls cross-country teams should WEBSTER TIGERS CROSS COUNTRY BOYS ROSTER

SENIORS: Joey Erickson, Cody Isaacson.

JUNIORS: Matt Smith, Cortland Summer.

FRESHMAN: Dan Formanek, Nathan Gatten, Alec Gustafson, Scott Hursh, Andrew Schrooten.

GIRLS ROSTER

SENIORS: Olivia Kopecky, Melissa Gustavson.

JUNIORS: Emma Kelby, Kally Schiller, Molly Brown, Roselinn Takvan, Chelsie McIntyre, Becca Saraceno.

FRESHMEN: Emilie Pope.

COACHES

HEAD COACH: Jim Muus ASSISTANT: Rachel Derosier VOLUNTEERS: Jodi Elmgren, Roy Ward, Kendra Avery

still be competitive this fall. Last season the girls had only four girls competing, but this year there are several more.

Emma Kelby and Kally Schiller should help lead the team and had great seasons last year, but a foreign exchange Jim Muus student from Norway, Roselinn Takvam, could fill that third spot along with junior Molly Brown. There’s also Melissa Gustavson, who has never run in cross country before, but is a talented sprinter in track. Senior Olivia Kopecky and a

handful of other girls will also add a lot of depth to a promising girls team.

“The nice thing is that they’re all working hard and doing what they can,” said Tigers coach Jim Muus, who sees a shift in the number of girls, to the number of boys competing, but the boys should still be solid with senior Joey Erickson leading the way. Erickson was never far behind Taylor last season and has made great strides to get even better over the summer.

“He has gone to camps and is excited to get going,” Muus said.

Senior Cody Isaacson and junior Matt Smith have also had success with the Tigers but for many, it’s all new.

“I would say that they’ll probably be OK, but right now it's kind of a learning situation. A few are freshmen and haven’t

Webster

run that far before. It’ll be a little interesting how that goes,” Muus said.

Despite losing several quality distance runners, the Webster Tigers have the numbers, and a legendary coach who knows what it takes to be successful. – Photo

by Marty Seeger

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An all-new conference, two new faces and some new goals

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer LUCK – The Luck/Unity cooperative girls golf team has a few new faces this season, and they also are in a new conference, which might work to their advantage this season.

Veteran golf coach Ron Steen has a decade of experience to build on, and a few enthusiastic new faces in Luck’s Megan Bartylla and Unity’s Savannah Sande.

Ron Steen “These girls are excited to play golf and learn more about the game,” Steen said.

The squad is now in the formidable Heart of the North Conference, which means lots of traveling and all new opponents, but also a chance to maybe surprise a few squads. Steen thinks Hayward may be the team to beat this LUCK/UNITY GIRLS GOLF ROSTER

SENIORS: Tina Lennartson.

JUNIORS: Avery Steen, Jena Alling.

FRESHMEN: Samantha Sande, Megan Bartylla.

COACH

HEAD COACH: Ron Steen

LUCK/UNITY GOLF

The Luck/Unity golf team has already had some great success this season in at least two tournaments. Despite a small team, this could be one of the more competitive teams in recent years. – Photo by Greg Marsten

season, although they have many new opponents, some of them quite far away.

“This should really be an interesting year,” he said, alluding to last year’s conference Middle Border Conference squabbles where the squad and several others were kicked out of the Middle Border Conference. He said that the HON conference has been just the opposite, and that the coaches “are very

open to let us in.”

Watch for returning payers Avery Steen, Tina Lennartson and Jena Alling to make their presence known, especially junior Avery Steen, who is a twotime state qualifier and among the best in the region.

“Tina Lennartson has also shown great improvement from last year,” he said. “All the girls work very hard to improve their golf game, and enjoy

playing.

While they only have five golfers on the squad, the team is obviously having fun together and making every match count. “I enjoy working with the girls and enjoy playing the game. They want to improve from every match and throughout the year.”

ST. CROIX FALLS GOLF

Saints golfers have new faces, coach and conference

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – For the first time ever, the St. Croix Falls girls golf team will have a coach who is not named Benoy. New head coach Maria Gjovig is excited about the opportunity, but also about the fresh group of players, who now have a home in the Heart of the North Conference.

“We’re all new!” Gjovig exclaimed with a smile. “I am very excited to watch them improve with each match and to help build that passion for the game.”

The Saints have a fresh crop of young talent this year, all of them freshmen except for junior Caitlyn Olson, who moves from the volleyball court to the links. “We’re excited to have her,” Gjovig said. “Each girl has already improved their game by 10 strokes or more. I look for this to continue as the season goes on.”

Being in the Heart of the North Conference means some lengthy road trips.

“From what I understand, Hayward is the team to beat, along with Superior.

Cumberland is a young team, but could be contenders in the next few years,” she said.

ST. CROIX FALLS GIRLS GOLF ROSTER

Caitlyn Olson, McKenzie Katzmark, Brenna Sullivan, Laura Peroceski and Marguerita Castorena

COACH

HEAD COACH: Maria Gjovig

Three members of the St. Croix Falls golf team are shown (L to R): Caitlyn Olson, McKenzie Katzmark and Brenna Sullivan. Not pictured: Laura Peroceski, coach Maria Gjovig and Marguerita Castorena. – Photo submit-

The squad may be young, but they have some solid athletes. “Our biggest strengths this year will be our athleticism and our positive attitudes. But this

will be a building season with a high learning curve for all of us.”

That HON Conference also means unfamiliar golf course. “Next year, our

girls will have a frame of reference to play from ... to know where to try to place the ball.

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ST. CROIX FALLS CHEERLEADING

The St. Croix Falls cheerleading squad is set to lead their Saints to victory this season, under head coach Sarah Campbell. Members of this year's squad include Jaelyn Barkla, Andre Breault, Brenna Loen, Taylor Swanson, Denna Kurtz-Moody, Jasmine Hoggatt, Sam French and Ciara Swanson. – Photo by Greg Marsten

WEBSTER CHEERLEADING

Under coach Shirley Tyson, the Webster cheerleading squad has already been busy leading Tiger fans and cheering on the home team. Team members include Mackenzie Koelz, Brenna Nutt, Sam Perius, Ashley Starks, Megan Tyson, Michelle Radke, Katrina Matrious, Breanna Nutter, Alisha Lundeen, Haley Brown, Ashley Johnson and Tiger mascot, Tessa Schiller. Cheerleader advisor assistants include Erin Liljenberg and Erica Gustavson. The cheerleader manager is Emma Olsen. – Photo by Marty Seeger

UNITY DANCE TEAM

The Unity High School dance team includes front row (L to R): Cassie Sturgul, Anna Luepke, Kym Radke, Elaine Butala and Brittney Bublitz.

Middle row: Renae McKenzie, Sadie Swanson, Courtney Galle, Brittany Kruse and Emily Bethke.

Back row: Brittany Weinzirl, Bethanie Erickson, Tia Miller and Destinie Kobs. Not pictured: Katie Jensen, Michelle Rindahl, Kelly Radke and Leslie Peterson. Unity coaches are head coach Jillian Chell and assistant coach Betsy Lyga. – Photo by Greg Marsten

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Are you ready?

The football season is full speed ahead, and by the looks of how some teams finished in week one, it could be a very fun year of football. You can check out the Wednesday, Aug. 24 edition of the Inter-County Leader to see how teams did in their season openers. – Photos by Greg Marsten

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Thursday, August 25

Thursday, September 8

Tuesday, September 20

Tuesday, October 4

Volleyball

Cross Country

Volleyball

Cross Country

Cross Country

Volleyball

Tennis

7:30 p.m. Webster at Siren Luck at Frederic St. Croix Falls at Grantsburg

7:30 p.m. Webster at Cumberland Unity at Siren Grantsburg at Frederic

4:30 p.m. Grantsburg Invite at Memory Lake Park (St. Croix Falls, Unity/Luck, Webster)

Tennis

4:15 p.m. Unity/Luck at Amery

Friday, August 26

Football

5 p.m.

7 p.m.

Frederic at Winter Chetek at Unity Grantsburg at Cumberland Clayton at Webster Siren at Washburn St. Croix Falls at Ladysmith Shell Lake at Luck

Golf

9 a.m.

St. Croix Falls/Luck/Unity at Barron

Volleyball TBD

Luck at UW-Stout

Saturday, August 27

Volleyball

TBD TBD

Luck at UW-Stout St. Croix Falls at Menomonie

Monday, August 29

Golf

4:30 p.m. St. Croix Falls/Luck/Unity at Hayward

Tuesday, August 30

Volleyball

7:30 p.m. St. Croix Falls at Unity Siren at Frederic Grantsburg at Luck

Tennis

4:15 p.m. Unity/Luck at Barron

Golf

Wednesday, August 31

9 a.m.

St. Croix Falls/Luck/Unity at St. Croix Falls

Thursday, September 1

Cross Country

4:30 p.m. Spooner Invite (Webster, Grantsburg)

Volleyball

7:30 p.m. St. Croix Falls at Webster Siren at Grantsburg Unity at Frederic

Tennis

4:15 p.m. Durand at Unity

Friday, September 2

Football 7 p.m.

Flambeau at Unity Spring Valley at Grantsburg Clear Lake at Webster Bruce at Frederic Siren at Shell Lake Cameron at St. Croix Falls Luck at Northwood/Solon Springs

Tuesday, September 6

Cross Country

4:30 p.m. Webster Invite (St. Croix Falls, Unity/Luck, Grantsburg)

Golf

4:30 p.m. St. Croix Falls/Luck/Unity at Cumberland

Volleyball

7:30 p.m. Webster at Unity Frederic at St. Croix Falls Luck at Siren

Tennis

4:15 p.m. Unity/Luck at Bloomer

4:30 p.m. Cameron Invite (Unity/Luck, St. Croix Falls, Siren, Webster, Grantsburg) 7:30 p.m. Siren at Webster Grantsburg at St. Croix Falls Frederic at Luck

Golf TBD

Tennis

St. Croix Falls/Luck/Unity at Northwestern

4:15 p.m. Mondovi at Unity

Friday, September 9

Football 7 p.m.

Unity at Cameron Webster at Grantsburg Frederic at Turtle Lake Siren at Luck St. Croix Falls at Flambeau

Saturday, September 10

Volleyball TBD 9 a.m.

Siren at Chetek Luck at Pine City, Minn.

4 p.m.

St. Croix Falls/Luck/Unity at Superior

Golf

Monday, September 12

Tuesday, September 13

Cross Country

4:30 p.m. Rice Lake Invitational (Webster, Grantsburg)

Volleyball

7:30 p.m. Webster at Frederic St. Croix Falls at Luck Unity at Grantsburg

Tennis

4:15 p.m. Ellsworth at Unity

Thursday, September 15

Volleyball

7:30 p.m. Webster at Grantsburg Siren at St. Croix Falls Luck at Unity

Golf

4 p.m.

Tennis

St. Croix Falls/Luck/Unity at Ladysmith

4:15 p.m. Unity/Luck at New Richmond

Friday, September 16

Football 7 p.m.

Unity at Clear Lake Grantsburg at St. Croix Falls Webster at Cameron Birchwood at Siren Turtle Lake at Luck

Saturday, September 17

Volleyball

10 a.m. Grantsburg Tournament (Webster, Frederic, Northwood, Braham, New Richmond, Eau Claire North) TBD Unity at Osceola

7:30 p.m. Webster at Luck Siren at Unity Frederic at Grantsburg 4:15 p.m. Barron at Unity

Wednesday, September 21

Golf

9 a.m.

St. Croix Falls/Luck/Unity at Barron

Thursday, September 22

Cross Country

4:30 p.m. Unity Invite (Webster, Grantsburg)

Volleyball

7:30 p.m. Unity at St. Croix Falls Frederic at Siren Luck at Grantsburg

Golf

4 p.m.

Tennis

St. Croix Falls/Luck/Unity at Chetek

Monday, September 19

4 p.m.

St. Croix Falls/Luck/Unity at St. Croix Falls

Sectionals at Durand

Thursday, October 6

Volleyball

7:30 p.m. Frederic at Webster Luck at St. Croix Falls Grantsburg at Unity

Friday, October 7

Football 7 p.m.

Webster at Unity Grantsburg at Flambeau Frederic at Luck Northwod/Solon Springs at Siren St. Croix Central at St. Croix Falls

Saturday, October 8

Golf

Cameron at Grantsburg St. Croix Falls at Webster Frederic at Shell Lake Winter at Siren Luck at Bruce

Saturday, September 24

Football 2 p.m.

Boyceville at Unity

Volleyball TBD

Luck at Northwestern

Monday, September 26

Cross Country

4:30 p.m. Cumberland Invitation (Grantsburg, Webster)

Tuesday, September 27

Volleyball

7:30 p.m. Webster at St. Croix Falls Grantsburg at Siren Frederic at Unity 6 p.m.

Lac Courte Oreilles at Luck

Tennis 9 a.m.

Conference meet at Osceola

Thursday, September 29

Volleyball

7:30 p.m. Unity at Webster St. Croix Falls at Frederic Siren at Luck

Friday, September 30

Football 7 p.m.

St. Croix Falls at Unity Grantsburg at Clear Lake Elk Mound at Webster Birchwood at Frederic Siren at Bruce

Saturday, October 1

Football

Golf

TBA

7 p.m.

Friday, September 23

Football

2 p.m.

Lake Country Lutheran vs.

Frederic at Black River Falls

Tennis

Volleyball

Volleyball

Football

Volleyball

4:15 p.m. Osceola at Unity

Cross Country

10 a.m. Osceola Invite (Webster, Grantsburg)

4:15 p.m. Amery Invitational (Webster, Grantsburg)

TBD Amery Tournament (Webster, Siren) 10 a.m. Grantsburg at New Richmond 1 p.m.

Golf TBD

Tennis TBA

Luck vs. Living Word Lutheran at Bangor

Monday, October 3

St. Croix Falls/Luck/Unity at Baldwin/Woodville Subsectionals at Osceola

TBD TBD

Unity at Mora, Minn.

Monday, October 10

St. Croix Falls/Luck/Unity @ TBD

Volleyball

7:30 p.m. Birchwood at Frederic

Tuesday, October 11

Cross Country

4:30 p.m. Cameron Invite (St. Croix Falls, Unity/Luck, Webster, Grantsburg)

Volleyball

7:30 p.m. Grantsburg at Webster Frederic at Solon Springs Unity at Luck St. Croix Falls at Siren

Thursday, October 13

Football 7 p.m.

Unity at Grantsburg Flambeau at Webster

Volleyball 6 p.m.

Tennis TBA

Luck at Lac Courte Oreilles State

Friday, October 14

Football 7 p.m.

Siren at Frederic Clear Lake at St. Croix Falls Luck at Winter

Volleyball

7:30 p.m. Luck at Webster

Tennis TBA

State

Saturday, October 15

Volleyball 9 a.m.

Tennis TBA

Grantsburg at Cameron State

Monday, October 17

Cross Country

4:30 p.m. Grantsburg at St. Croix Falls

Friday, October 21

Football TBD

Level 1 Playoffs

Saturday, October 22

Cross Country

TBD Sectional at Boyceville (Webster, Grantsburg)

Saturday, October 29

Cross Country TBD

State at Wisconsin Rapids