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FERGUS FALLS FOOTBALL By Mathew Holding Eagle The Daily Journal
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he Fergus Falls Otters football team returns for the 2020-21 season looking to improve on last year’s 2-4 record led by a host of seniors eager to make a dent in the Midwest District Red Division. Leading the way this season, replacing last year’s graduated starters which included Jack Vogl, Austin Rinke, Jack Uhrich, Abel Aho, Dominic Aguilar, Kaden Hartwell and
Ian Richards will be seniors Landon Thacker (RB/LB), Carter Thielke (QB/WR/DB), Andrew Johnson (QB/ DB), Cole Zierden (WR/DB), Luke Newman (WR/DE), Cole Wentworth (RB/LB), Sam Sorum (WR/DB), Jonah Sorum (RB/LB), Owen Babolian (WR/ DB), and juniors Alex Jensen (OL/DL) and Jordan Sitagata (OL/ DL). Assisting them this season in their quest for Section 8AAA supremacy will be upand-comers Eli Draegar (junior, RB/DB),
Hayden Dondoneau (junior, OL/DL), Cole Kimball (junior, OL/ DL), Delvin Roberts (junior, OL/LB), Isaac Johnson (junior, RB/ DB) and Josh Sternberg (junior, WR/DB). “We want to control the line of scrimmage with the big offensive and defensive linemen we will have this season. We have a lot of returners in our secondary and expect that to be a good group,” Otters head coach Steve Olson said. “Offensively, we need to control the clock
and find where our big play threats will come from.” Coach Olson says Perham, Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton and Pequot Lakes are the tough teams to beat in their section while Detroit Lakes will be a formidable foe in their section. Olson would be assisted in coaching duties this season by Shane Thielke, Kevin Pearson, Keith Pearson, Josh Steer, Judah Burlingame, Ike Carlson and Steve King.
FERGUS FALLS VOLLEYBALL By Mathew Holding Eagle The Daily Journal
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ith the loss of longtime Fergus Falls volleyball head coach Renee Erickson and the distractions caused by COVID-19 restrictions Otters volleyball was never able to gain the momentum needed to taste success in the Central Lakes Conference last season recording a 2-7 record in head coach Sabrina Noon’s first year at the
helm. The theme for the 2020-21 season will be one of rebuilding as Fergus Falls jockeys to replace a graduated core that included Paige Pearson, Hannah Prody, Laci Strom, Lexi Ouren, Katie Strommen, Logan Strom and Alaina Anderson. Coach Noon will look to veteran players Tori Ratz, Jenna Carlson, Lizzy Moxness and Ariana Noplos to fill in the missing pieces as the Otters attempt to make a push deep into Section 8AA come play-
off time. Noon was also excited to announce that sophomore Karyssa Eberle will get the nod experiencing her first year setting varsity saying Eberle is “very strong and taking it all in.” “My goals this season are for our team to learn to play together and trust each other on the floor,” said coach Noon. “We are a young and inexperienced team but looking forward to working hard and having fun on the court whatever the outcome
may be.” Noon cited Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton as the team to beat in their section because of the Rebels’ “very powerful showing.” In the conference Noon said Willmar and Sartell will be the teams to watch out for because they always produce strong teams. Noon’s assistant coaching staff this year will include Dan Zierden, Miranda Steer, Laura Gaustad, Sheri Smith and Brooke Johnson.
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FERGUS FALLS CROSS COUNTRY By Mathew Holding Eagle The Daily Journal
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his year the Fergus Falls boys’ cross country team will be in a transitional period as it looks to get a host of young runners much needed varsity exposure to make a viable push into the Section 8AA standings. To do this the Otters will employ senior captains Conrad Lobb and Luke Schroeder to lay the groundwork for success by setting an example the young roster can follow. Lobb and Schroeder will be joined by sophomore David Ronnevik and freshmen Jaden Miller and Logan Bredenberg.
After losing Kolsen Papon to graduation from last year’s squad this season the Otters will look to up-andcomers freshmen Jack Welde and Michael Schmidt and eight-grader Matthew Tuel to fill in as needed. “We would love to have as close to a ‘normal’ as possible season as we can. Last year put a lot of stress and chaos on everyone. We were thankful for a season but it definitely was not ideal,” boys’ head coach Derek Meyer said. “We will look to be competitive within our section and hope to place top five.” Coach Meyer went on to list Willmar and Alexandria as the teams to beat in their section and conference.
For the Otters girls cross country team head coach Niki Welde will look to seniors Ainsley Hansen and Ellia Soydara to take up leadership roles as Fergus Falls replaces two key runners from last season’s roster — Emily Nuss, a state qualifier and Sierra Hatlewick, a top-three varsity finisher. The Otters also return Rebecca Schindler, Naomi Dummer and Julia Anderson from last year’s varsity team. Coach Welde said there’s a lot of new talent to look forward to this year including Ali Mcclain and Sonja Lahti (new to the team), Hannah Scharnberg (new to cross country), Sarah Grotberg and Ahlea Mouser.
“Being that we have a new section format this year I look forward to challenging our girls to come together and be leaders. I believe we have the talent and great attitudes that can bring success,” coach Welde said. “Alexandria and Pequot Lakes are looking strong in our section this year and it’s fun to see new teams in the section with cross country moving to a three-class system this year.” Both coaches will be assisted by Josh Scharnberg this season. The Otters will host the John Hermes Invite, their one and only home meet, Sept. 30.
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FERGUS FALLS BOYS’ SOCCER By Mathew Holding Eagle The Daily Journal
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he Fergus Falls boys’ soccer team will take to the pitch this season under coach Joel Heikes in his second year as head of the Otters program. While last year presented problems for the Otters — namely COVID, a big roster shakeup which saw many football players added early (initially the football season was cancelled entirely), and a head coaching change, this season the young Fergus Falls team can focus more on improving as a
FERGUS FALLS BOWLING By Mathew Holding Eagle The Daily Journal
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he Fergus Falls bowling team will return to the lanes this year having not lost any key players from last season. Head coach Dean Paulson, who brings with him an incredible 169-30 coaching record will be looking to returning seniors Dylan Obowa, Keisen Wick and Morgan West to improve on last year’s 10-4 record. Assisting them in their quest for West Central (North) Conference domination will be
up-and-comers, junior Matthew Tungseth and sophomore Nolan Korby. “Our expectations for the season are to improve and have fun,” said coach Paulson. “A goal is to win another conference championship and have a good showing at the state tournament.” Coach Paulson lists Detroit Lakes as the team to beat citing their familiarity with one another as one of the biggest advantages they possess. Paulson’s assistant coaches this year are Luke Loeffler, Jess Jennen, Spencer Jenned, Morgan Christenson and Kaitlyn Krensing.
cohesive unit. That will be no easy task, however, as the Otters graduated Matthew Niblock, who signed to play for the Concordia Cobbers, Ian Stumbo and Sterling Andrews. Returning starters from last season will be sophomores Jose Rodriguez and Shane Zierden, junior Aiden Shern and senior Owen Kruger, all of whom will be tasked with leading the offense. On the defensive side of the ball coach Heikes is expecting big plays from juniors Kasey Eggen and Joey Johnson while also crediting Anders Anthonisen Brown as a “defensive force.” Heikes
is also expecting offensive output from juniors Nicholas Flugstad and Peyton Marquette. Another player coach Heikes sees as having a positive impact on the offense is newcomer and senior Aiden Sodsod and Jayden Mantueful as he takes over full-time goaltending duties. “I think we will be very strong defensively and our offense has speed and is pretty good at ball handling. If we can get a good chemistry early on I think we will have very good success. We are a pretty young team so our weakness will be on-field decision mak-
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ing and with a little less maturity it may take a bit to get clicking,” coach Heikes said. “We also have the opportunity to play some teams from schools that are closer to our size than what we played last year so we should be able to string some wins together.” Heikes feels that if his team can get some early-season hiccups out of the way and focus, Fergus Falls will be able to make a strong push into Section 8A play. Coach Heikes’ coaching staff this season are Josh McGowan (JV), and Kevin Felbaum (varsity assistant).
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FERGUS FALLS GIRLS’ TENNIS
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fter graduating eight seniors from last year’s roster — Ava Weber, Hannah Prody, Paige Pearson, Logan Strom, Bianca Castro, Madison Longtin, Karley Kugler and Lily Chamoun — the Fergus Falls girls’ tennis team will look to employ some fresh faces to bolster their ranks for Central Lakes Conference competition this season, but just who that will be is still undecided. “We have a lot of room for youngsters to come and fill in our lineup. As the season progresses
through the first couple weeks we’ll look to see who is ready for the challenge,” Otters head coach Jamie Lill said. “We had some great upper-level JV players last year, as well as some new faces in the program, so it will be exciting to see how it shakes out.” While coach Lill waits to see who steps up to the challenge she will rely on a hardened group of returners including seniors Mia Marsh, Mackenzie Krava and Lexy Samuelson; junior Leila Nasri; sophomores Isabella Abrahams and Amber Anderson; freshman Madison Anderson; and eighth-grader Ashtyn Lill. Senior standout
Ellie Colbeck will return as well but will miss the early season due to an injury. “Heading into the season we know we have our work cut out for us. We are not returning any doubles teams from last year so it will be interesting to see how our lineup shakes out. We have some experience from a couple veterans and some younger players that we’re hoping to build on,” coach Lill said. “We know we have a huge role to fill heading into the season as our first singles player of the last three years, Ellie Colbeck, will be out with an injury. This is a huge hit to our team and our
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lineup. When you lose the person at the top, everybody has to step up and shift up in the lineup. Everybody’s job just got more challenging. It will be fun to see who fills this role and how the girls step up to this challenge. We are excited to see more growth and improvement across the board.” Lill lists Bemidji as the team to beat in Section 8AA competition while St. Cloud Tech and Brainerd stick out to her in the conference. Coach Lill will be joined this season by assistants Roy Anderson, Jesse Schneeberger and Norm Newell.
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FERGUS FALLS GIRLS’ SWIMMING AND DIVING By Mathew Holding Eagle The Daily Journal
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fter finishing fourth in Section 8A as a team last season the Otters swimming and diving team look to improve on a solid foundation which includes key returners Emilie Carlson, Tess Seay, Aisling Cox, Annie Mayer, Karlie Peterson, Alexis Wellman and Ava Werner. Although the Otters graduated standouts Emma Koeckeritz and Leanne Jepson, both members of state relays, head coach Joyce Monk
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FERGUS FALLS GIRLS’ SOCCER By Mathew Holding Eagle The Daily Journal
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ith Otters girls’ soccer head coach Ben Jurgens playing his cards close to his chest this year it will be interesting to watch how the 2020-21 season unfolds. Coach Jurgens says Fergus Falls will have several returning seniors and many juniors and sophomores competing for positions on varsity and that the Otters lost some significant players from last year, but the girls who are coming back are excited about contributing to the successes of this year. “Our regular season will be filled with conference, section and nonsection teams that display a lot of talent and it is our hope that playing this schedule will help us out in the best position for the playoffs in October,” Jurgens said. Coach Jurgens doesn’t seem to be concerned by any opponent in Section 8A presenting any specific problems for his team. Coach Jurgens’ assistants this season are Paul Hicks, Luke Johnston and Amber Hovland.
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UNDERWOOD FOOTBALL By Mathew Holding Eagle The Daily Journal
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nder second-year head coach Ryan Hendrickson — who took over the helm from the legendary Chuck Ross — the Underwood Rockets look to improve on last year’s 2-4 record while establishing themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the Northwest (South) District. To do this Hendrickson will rely on seniors Tristan Evavold (TE/LB), Brien Poser (QB/RB/DB), Jaxon Rich (TE/DE), Logan Schleske (RB/DE/LB) and Tristan Evavold juniors COnnor Cambell (OL/DL), Hunter
Haugen (OL/DL) and sophomore Kale Rich (OL/DL). While losing four key players from last season’s squad which includes Kroby Aasness (RB/DB), Reed Leabo (QB/DB), Slade Moore (RB/LB) and Joey Kupfer (OL/DL), the Rockets will look to rely on up-and-comers, juniors Conner Nelson (QB/RB/ DB), Garret Nelson (OL/ DL), Dylan Huebsch (OL/DL/LB) and sophomores Brock Hasling (RB/LB), Gaiden Hoeper (OL/DL/DB) and Blayre Lundgren (RB/LB), to fill in and adjust where needed. “We want to finish high in our 6A Section. Although our section is pretty tough I believe
we can finish top three with winning the section as a possibility,” said coach Hendrickson. “We have a good mixture of returning talent and upcoming talent to push each other and force competition for starting spots. Our captains are going to do a good job leading their team. I trust and believe in Tristan Evavold, Jaxon Rich and Logan Schleske to make good decisions for the team and push their teammates in a positive direction.” Coach Hendrickson will be joined on the sidelines this year by assistants Casey Foertsch, Jason Rogers, Evan Meece and Adam Baker. Hendrickson noted
Breckenridge, New York Mills and Otter Tail Central as the teams to beat in Underwood’s section as the three all placed above them last season with a few of their overall losses coming by way of six points or less (New York Mills 6-0 and Wadena 22-20). “I expect our guys to be revved up to start and finish strong throughout our season,” Hendrickson said. Underwood is currently selling their Rockets football cards which give purchasers great local and online shopping discounts for only $25 each — they can be purchased at any of the Underwood gas stations.
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espite all the distractions that came with the start of last year’s volleyball season because of COVID restrictions the Underwood Rockets forged ahead in Little Eight Conference action compiling a 6-1 record. This season should prove to be a true test of the Rock-
ets’ mettle when they open their season Aug. 31 against Henning playing for the first time since losing Reese Richards and first team all-conference standout Brooke Holvland to graduation. Unfortunately for Underwood, another familiar face and standout in her own right, senior Josey Bugbee will also miss the entirety of the season due to a knee injury. Time will tell if
up-and-comers Ezrah Baker and Elizabeth Lukken have what it takes to keep the team’s vision on course while pushing the Rockets deep into the Section 6A playoffs continuing the tradition of excellence Underwood volleyball is known for. In only her second-year as head coach after replacing the legendary Diane Ross Breck Grove lists Little Eight Confer-
ence titleholders Henning as the team to beat in the section as well as Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa. In conference matchups Grove says the Rockets will need to pay attention to Parkers Prairie and Brandon-Evansville to navigate their way to victory. Coach Grove will be joined this year by her assistants Carly Jensen, Kali Koehn, Desiree Frie and Chlesea Cruz.
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HILLCREST FOOTBALL By Mathew Holding Eagle
quality athletes while graduating standout Zeke Ihrke, Ben Christenson and Trey Carl. he Hillcrest Key players Fry will use Comets football to fill in those missing team showed gaps will be Caden lots of promise last Fischer, Gavin Knutseason despite the late son, Zayne Weinrich start and other distrac- and transfer student tions COVID caused Joel Bowman from Bisfinishing 4-2 overall in marck, North Dakota. Section 6A nine-man Some key up-andplay behind the tutecomers coach Fry lage of then first-year expects to contribute head coach Korey Fry. to the team are Evan This year is fast shaping Lundgren, who will be up to be an extension this year’s starting runof last season as coach ning back, Cole PeterFry continues to build son and Leo Nordick. on a solid foundation “Our goal this year cemented by a group of is basically coming out The Daily Journal
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fast, we play a spread offense and we play an aggressive attack-style defense so as long as we can come out and play fast our goal is to finish strong and be one of the top three teams in our section,” coach Fry said. Verndale and last year’s section runner-up Hancock are the two teams Fry credits with being ones to look out for. When asked what the biggest differences from last year to this one are, Fry responded, “Just our overall camaraderie, last year was
good to get the transition and coaching out of the way but we were able to develop a lot of ninth- and 10th-graders. Our team was freshmen and sophomore dominant last year and for them to play a blended schedule and a varsity and JV schedule last year I think did wonders for them.” Coach Fry will share sideline real estate this season with assistant coach and Fargo Invaders head coach Zach Stich, Corey Nordick, Corey Thompson and JP Stender.
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HILLCREST VOLLEYBALL Emily Adams
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he Hillcrest volleyball team is poised to make a splash in Little Eight Conference action after an incomplete season last year due to COVID. Although the Comets were 2-8 on the season their record doesn’t show the complete story as Hillcrest dropped a few close matches due to inexperience. It won’t be an easy road for Hillcrest though, with the loss of standout libero Mackenzie Foss who has signed on with M State in Fergus Falls to play three sports this year and Audra Ewan, a setter and three-year starter, head coach Debi Foss will have to make some early-season adjustments for the Comets to put W’s in the win column. “Our key players will
likely change game to game as we will have a pretty well-rounded team and instead of just a few standouts,” Coach Foss said. “Several players are capable of providing some key points this season.” To stay competitive the Comets will look to co-captains Abby Heikes and Natalie Zwiers who Foss credits with having done a great job in preseason preparation. “Abby will provide some good leadership on the court and be a key passer and hitter for us,” said coach Foss. “Natalie will provide us with some strong blocking and hitting on the right side again this year.” Coach Foss said juniors Madi Foss, Madison Ballweg and Hope Adams will also see a lot of court time. “The two ‘Maddies’ will provide us with some consistent passing, offen-
sive attacks, some setting and scrappy defense,” said Coach Foss. “Hope will continue to be a strong force at the net both as an attacker and blocker.” Some freshmen who are expected to make an impact this season are Emily Adams and Amanda Brumfield, both returning varsity players who coach Foss credits with great skill sets and strong serving which will add to the Comets’ offensive attack. Other potential newcomers who may have an impact on the varsity squad are senior Diamond Twedt who will serve as a back-row specialist, junior Henrietta Ruud, freshman Ruby Peterson and eighth-grader Ella Knutson. “Our first goal is to be able to play a ‘complete’ season. We want the chance to reach our ‘best.’ Like many other teams, we didn’t get that
opportunity to reach our full potential in 2020. I’m also excited to have tournaments back on the schedule this year,” coach Foss said. “Our roster is more well-rounded and everyone will have the chance to showcase their talents. One of our co-captains said it best, ‘We want to get beyond being the ‘almost’ team.’ That sums it up! The last couple of seasons we’ve had a lot of moments where we were ‘in it’ and then just couldn’t finish or close the gap. We are determined to push through!’ Coach Foss says no one team in particular stands out for the Comets in their conference but for Section 6A teams Hancock and Henning are always formidable challengers. Coach Foss’ assistants this season will be Patti Zwiers, Julie Stender and Ashley Miller.
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son, Cole Peterson and Soren Floden, to take what they learned last year competing at the his year the varsity level as a young Hillcrest Comteam and improve on it. ets boys’ soccer “(Our) biggest team will look to light highlight is a lot of up the Lakes to Prairie very young players got Conference by improv- varsity experience,” ing on last season’s 0-11 coach Jensen said. finish. To do this head “Although our record coach Rod Jensen, in did not show it we kept his 21st year at the helm our heads high and had will look to key return- fun!” ing players Abram Ness, While losing a few Gabe Swedenberg, Juin players from last Moon, Matthew Knutseason’s squad coach The Daily Journal
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Jensen is confident up-and-comers Simon Davidson, Steffen Synnevaag, Jonatan Aksnes, Simon Klevan, Endre Okland and Nathan Aanes possess the skills necessary for the Comets to make a push into the playoffs. “It’s a whole new set of guys,” coach Jensen said. “As we figure out our roles and positions, I am confident that we will improve as the season progresses. Coach Jensen lists
Pelican Rapids and St. Cloud Cathedral as the teams to beat in their conference but noted that the Minnesota State High School League has created three classes this year for soccer, so what section the Comets’ will compete in has changed. Coach Jensen will be joined on the sidelines this season by assistant coaches Nathan Jensen, Steve Ness and Rod Jensen.
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HILLCREST GIRLS’ SOCCER
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fter gaining valuable experience last year while putting up a respectable 5-6 record in a season marred with distractions brought on by the pandemic, the Hillcrest girls’ soccer team is ready to hit the pitch this season with a renewed focus led by head coach Jeremy Mueller. Guiding the way and bringing a wealth of experience to an overall young team will be seniors Annie Claney (midfield), Alivia Holmquist (forward), Annie Albjerg (midfield) and Emmy Albjerg (midfield). While losing a host of experienced players including Emma Abrahmasen (midfield), Cassandra Twedt (defense), Mackenzie Foss (midfield) and Emma Marfell (goalkeeper), coach Mueller will look to a list of junior up-and-comers Ingrid Kjdergaard (defense), Maria Mostad (midfield), Hannah Radzwill (goalkeeper) and Emma Straune (midfield) to help the Comets keep pace in the Little Eight Conference. “We have a lot of inexperience but some very good talent,” said coach Mueller. “We never know what to expect but we are excited to see what this season holds.” Coach Mueller sees Fergus Falls as the strongest team in Section A and the likeliest to give the Comets a hard time come playoff time. Coach Mueller’s coaching staff this season will be Mandi Smith and Jeremy Forrester.
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he biggest challenge second-year Comets cross-country head coach Andrew Riestenberg is facing early is small roster numbers that includes two sophomore boys, Rye Frobish and Noah Brumfield, and one lone girl, freshman Katie Holzner. Despite the odds Holzner, who finished 23rd in last year’s Section 6A meet as an eighth-grader, is gaining the reputation for being a game competitor. Coach Riestenberg says Holzner has had the best finishes on the team last year and is excited to see how she improves this season. “My main goal is to grow the cross-country program by working with the younger grades to get more people interested in the coming seasons,” coach Riestenberg said. “Despite our low numbers we work hard to stay competitive with schools like West Central Area, Otter Tail Central and Staples.” Although the Comets cross-country team has yet to compete in a conference meet Riestenberg will look for his runners to improve on last season’s gains when Section 6A competition heats up.
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BATTLE LAKE VOLLEYBALL By Mathew Holding Eagle The Daily Journal
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oining Battle Lake volleyball head coach Jennifer Roisum in this, her 18th year coaching, will be assistant Heather Akerman as they look to improve on last season’s 4-7 record. That will be no easy task, however, with the Battlers losing six seniors to graduation including Little Eight two-time all-conference player Kate Christensen, and all-con-
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ference honorable mention players Leah Koltes, Kya Ambuehl, Hannah Cory, Dani Anderson and Laiken Bladow. However, the blow dealt to Battle Lake with its loss of players will be lessened as the Battlers return six letter winners including two starters from last season, senior captains Grace Van Erp (setter/hitter) and Adysen Tysdal (hitter), as well as Eleanor Gibbs (hitter), Kaylor Bradner (ds) and junior hitter Mor-
gan Malone. Coach Roisum will look to senior Maddison Ness, juniors Quinn Amundson, Anna Bellig and eighth-graders sophia Akerman and Kenedy Cameron to round out the squad. “The Battlers have only six returning players with two starters from the 2020 season. We have experience in our returners but there will be opportunities for players in many positions. This should be a fun season for the Battlers with so many
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ROTHSAY VOLLEYBALL By Mathew Holding Eagle The Daily Journal
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fter losing two key players from last season’s 2019-20 ranks — Grace Lider and Lilly Wheelright — the Rothsay volleyball team will have several players competing for roles on the team both big and small at. Head coach Heather Reber said she expects everyone on the roster to be prepared to contribute at any
time throughout the season in order to improve on last year’s 3-10 record. Execution of coach Reber’s plan will rely on a strong core of returners including Little Eight All-Conference second-team member Kenadi Carlsrud, Chase Balken, Summer Wigdahl, Madison Tillman, Kylie Van Cleef and Eli Meyer. “As far as matches are concerned our goal is to compete for each and every point
this season. More importantly, our focus throughout the season will be on how to be great teammates to each other and embracing the challenge and growth that competition brings,” coach Reber said. “At the end of the season our record will be our record. We want to focus on what we can control and let the rest take care of itself. Skill with the volleyball is important but reading, movement and footwork away from
the ball are probably just as vital for success, and all of those things are 100% in our control. If we make ourselves as good as we can be at that part of the game, and compete hard for every point, then we will be as successful as we can be. ” Coach Reber thinks the top spot in the Little Eight Conference is up for grabs this season as it seems pretty wide open. Reber’s assistant coach is Kellie Barry.
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he Rothsay Tigers will be under new leadership as former assistant coach Joel Meyer takes over the reins from head coach Josh Nordick, who stepped down from the position at the end of last season. While any other year a 2-4 record would be indicative of some internal struggles last year’s impact Karter Jensen from COVID and
the distractions that followed were enough to test any team’s resolve. With the loss of key players Karsyn Zilmer, who will compete at Minnesota State University Moorhead this spring in track and field, and Colby Larson, the Tigers will rely on some new faces to have a positive impact on the offense. Key returning starters this season are Tanner Heifer (LB), Chris Carillo
(T/DE), Sam Danielson (RB/S) and Jett Kulack (TE/DE). Upand-comers to keep an eye out for are juniors Wylie Brendon (C) and Karter Jensen (QB) and Mason Kadel (ML). The Tigers will have to contend with Section 6 favorites Verdale to be successful playing nine-man. Meyer will be joined on the sidelines this season by Byle Blanchard, Isaiah Lemke and Chris Heier.
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oth boys’ and girls’ Otter Tail Central cross country teams have to be favorites to repeat hitting last season’s high notes which for the boys was clinching a Park Region Conference championship and for the the girls finishing as conference runners-up. Veteran runners returning for the boys will be seniors Isaac Scherfenberg, Noah Mansker,
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he Otter Tail Central (OTC) football team enters the 2021 season looking to improve on finishing as Section 6A runners-up. Key returning players OTC will utilize to get the job done will be seniors Tanner Arndt, Sammy Jossart, Calvin Stueve and Joe Turchin. Other returning starters in-
clude Jack Mekalson, Own Buehler, Tyson Misegades, Bricker Bladow, Mason Hammer, Carter Kenyon and Jonny Fielding. Newcomers to the varsity will need to step up and fill in roles are Declan Nelson, Mason Dalluge, Tyler Christensen, Ben Oseien, Dallas Bush and Lane Dilly. OTC will once again play in Section 6A and the Midwest Blue District. The Bulldogs are coached by Eric Olson, Ryan Emter, Danna Damm, Joe Mollberg and Hunter Haggenmiller.
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PELICAN RAPIDS VOLLEYBALL By Mathew Holding Eagle The Daily Journal
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he always scrappy Pelican Rapids volleyball team led by Vikings head coach Heidi Isaman looks to improve on last season’s rebuilding period which saw the team finish 1-11 by relying on a grizzled group of returners including seniors Tori Stephenson, Sophia Paulson, junior Kelsey Isaman and sophomore Ellie Welch, after losing key players Geta Tollefson (setter/middle), Anna Stephenson (middle hitter), Allie Haiby (de-
fensive specialist) and Kierra Booth (defensive specialist) to graduation. Coach Isaman says the Vikings will count on their two seniors, power-hitter Stephenson and Paulson for their leadership and experience in running the team’s offense, while outside hitter Kelsey Isaman makes reads on the defensive end and brings power offensively to the outside. To round things off Welch, who coach Isaman says is a strong blocker, will be counted on to continue to see the court well offensively. Key up-and-comers coach Isaman will employ to fill in gaps will
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lagomez, Dulce Martinez, Yoselyn Urbano, Wendy Diaz, Kallie Nettestad-Wynn The Daily Journal and Diana Escobar will be instrumental in evolving the program and improving The Pelican Rapids girls’ soccer team on last season’s 4-8 record. is still a young program in compari“(Our goals are to) improve our skills son to others having formed their first every day, learn field awareness and varsity squad in 2019. However, this year positioning and work hard as an entire will be marked by one of change for the team,” said coach Siebels. Vikings as they lose 11 seniors from last To accomplish this Pelican Rapids will season to graduation including Tatianna look to Emily Ahmed, Eveli Nordgren, Wiley, Gretta Nordgren, Chloe Paulson, Kaitlyn Stachowski and Hani Bashir to Anna Stchowski, Mandi Sjolie and Mia tighten any loose spots on the team as Stewart. Change is hard for any team but they attempt to gain a tough reputation for a young program like Pelican Rapids in Section 8A competition. it’s even tougher. Luckily for head coach Coach Siebels assistant this year is Lauren Siebels key returners Ariana Vil- Abby Mooney. By Mathew Holding Eagle
be juniors Kia Nelson, Zoe Kekaha; freshmen Anna Roisum, Hazel Haugrud and Grace Backstrom; juniors Kia Nelson and Zoe Kekaha; and eighth-grader Morgan Korf, the majority of who received quality minutes at the end of last season. “We have a very young team. Our expectations are to work extremely hard and make improvements every day while giving our young players the experience they need to be successful at the varsity level,” said coach Isaman. “Our goal is to get some early-season wins and do well in our early-season home tour-
nament. Our goal is to continue to work on our power and consistency in the front row while trying to run a more complex offense and keep building up the high intensity on the defensive end that this young team has shown this summer.” Coach Isaman lists Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton and Breckenridge as the teams to beat in the Heart of Lakes Conference while what team rises to the top in Section 8AA action remains to be seen. Coach Isaman will be joined by assistant coaches Marie Cupkie, Amanda Belz and Jill Roisum this season.
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PELICAN WEST WEST RAPIDS CENTRAL CENTRAL BOYS’ AREA AREACROSS CROSS ASHBY COUNTRY COUNTRY FOOTBALL By Mathew Holding Eagle
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he Pelican Rapids boys’ cross country team is poised to make an impact in the Heart O’ Lakes Conference (HOLC) this 2021-22 season as the Vikings return freshman standout Charlie Larson, seniors Sam Moe, Julian Diaz and junior Connor Larson. Last fall Charlie Larson finished seventh in the HOLC meet and placed seventh individually in the Section 8A meet so it will be fun to watch this young runner evolve. While roster numbers are low on this year’s squad it has afforded them the unique opportunity to form strong bonds while trying to outcompete one another in practice. This includes seventh-grader Grady Larson, who has looked impressive in the lead up to the beginning of the season. Head coach Steve Maresh in his 16th year as the head of the cross country team will be joined this season assistant Logan Knorr
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fter seeing both boys’ and girls’ Knights cross country teams qualify for the Class A state meet last season new head coach Austin Hanson will have some big shoes to fill as longtime head coach John Van Kempen elects to take a step back into an assistant role. Although both teams qualified for state, the meet was cancelled because of COVID, so look for both teams to push the competition early making up for lost time. Also keep an eye on senior Lexi Bright — who captured last season’s individual conference championship — as she aims to end her high school running career on a high note with a state championship title. Bright will be joined on the varsity roster by veteran runners, senior Kennedy Porter and sophomores Alexa Blume and Terina Blasyck. Although this year’s girls’ team is shaped up for success there will be a few gaps to fill in the roster as the Knights girls’ team will need to replace graduates Brynn Fernholz and Chloe LaRue. On the boys’ side of the team Alex Salwasser, Shad Swanson, Kade Runge and Tyler Biss return alongside juniors Peyton Hansen, Roman Hihalovski, Eli Bergman, Neko Moran and sophomore Dane Anderson. The only significant runner lost to graduation from last year’s boys’ team is Kyle Schill, who given the Knights’ talent pool, shouldn’t be too hard to find a competent replacement for. “Both teams have state aspirations in their sights. It will take hard work and dedication, but as coaches we feel that they have a chance to make it,” said Hanson. “More than anything, we want to see the kids have fun, make new friends and reach their potential. Anything more than that is just a fun bonus!” The Knights will be challenged this year by Perham and Staples-Motley as they consistently produce top-talented teams. Coach Hanson will be joined this season by assistant coaches Van Kempen, Rick Toms and Heidi Bright. On Oct. 19 the Knights will host their second ever home meet at Tipsinah Mounds.
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he West Central Area-Ashby Knights football team enter Midwest Blue District play for the 2020-21 season after losing a core group of players to graduation which include Jaden Norby, Tate Christenson, Jordan Lohse, Shane Wrolson, Mark Adams, Brady Reeve, Nate Kisgen, Kade Olson, Connor Nadgwick, Austin Mattson and Trent Koloski. Head coach Nate Wood will look to veteran players Colton Lindquist, Anthony Sykora, Mattson Hoff, Evan Paulson, Hunter Norby, Tyler Stone, Beau Robinson, Ryder Staples, Cole Anderson, Torin Olson and Sam Heeter to keep the Knights’ winning tradition in football going strong as the team goes through some expected growing pains. They will be assisted this season by up-and-comers Isaac Kreft, Nas Dotts and Carson Spangler among others. Coach Wood said one of his main goals this season is to represent the team’s communities well by playing disciplined football with great effort. “We expect some growing pains as new players adjust to the speed of the varsity game but hope to compete in every game,” said Wood about some of the challenges that lie ahead. Wood lists last season’s undefeated Barnesville Trojans as the team to beat in their district and Pillager and Osakis as the teams to watch out for in Section 6AA. In a powerful show of community strength the Knights football team will be honoring military, law enforcement and first responders during their opening season home game Sept. 3 against Barnesville at 7 p.m. Wood will be joined this season by assistant coaches Dave Stone, Andy Peterson, Peter Nelson, Matt Nemec and Eric Shoenbauer.
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WEST CENTRAL AREA VOLLEYBALL By Mathew Holding Eagle The Daily Journal
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he West Central Area volleyball team has a renewed focus this season after last year’s odd will-they-won’t-they 2020-21 beginning in response to COVID protocols which eventually saw the Knights finish 5-8 on the season. To get the team headed in the right direction early, thirdyear head coach Missy Foslien will look to returning seniors and captains Elizabeth Rustan (outside hitter) and Halle Foslien (middle hitter) to help lead a young team after losing Morgan Stark (outside hitter) and Brooke Anderson (right-side hitter) to graduation. Joining them on the varsity squad this season will be fellow senior Kaitlyn Hansen (defensive spe-
cialist) and freshmen Macy Grosz (setter), Mya Foslien (middle hitter), Sophie Sanstead (defensive specialist) and Addison Staples (right-side hitter). Also contributing to the team will be junior Lexi Hunter (right-side hitter) and sophomores Madelynn Westrom (setter) and Whitney Westrom (outside hitter). Although the Knights are a young team it doesn’t mean they’re not experienced — after some intense summer training look for the Knights to come out quicker and with improved blocking, something they’ll need to defeat Pheasant Conference favorites Hancock or Section 3AA powerhouse Jackson County Central. Coach Foslien’s assistants this year are Naomi Moerke (varsity assistant/JV) and Lauren Beyer (varsity assistant/C squad).
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he Ashby/Brandon-Evansville cross country team is only a 5-year-old program and two Arrows boys’ runners who have been with the team since its start, senior Ses Siira and junior Logan Froemming will be counted on by the only head coach the program has ever known, Robert
Bosma, to improve on last season’s ending which included finishing as Park Region Conference runners-up and fourth in Section 6A. Other returners with boys’ varsity experience include senior Jayden Hoidahl, junior Kian Gackle and sophomore Micah Fossell. The Arrows will also look to up-and-comers sophomore Cohen Reiland, freshmen Donnell Lee, August Bredberg and eighth-grader Kaleb Fugleseth to round out their roster. For the girls’ team standout track runner, sophomore Ashley Paulson, in her first year on the team, will be counted on to help guide a young group of
girls’ runners while the Arrows make adjustments in preparation for the start of the season. To be successful the boys will need to be in top form when they face conference favorites Otter Tail Central, Parkers Prairie and Wadena-Deer Creek; and for the girls’ team Wadena-Deer Creek and Pillager. In Section 6A both boys’ and girls’ West Central Area and Staples-Motley cross-country teams are consistently tough to beat. Anna Johnson and Emily Nelson will assist coach Bosma this season.
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