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INSIDE 2- Index 3, 4 - Woodbine Preview 5- Woodbine Seniors Woodbine Lettermen 6- Woodbine Team Photo 7- Lo-Ma Seniors Lo-Ma Lettermen 9- Lo-Ma Team Photo

10- Mo.Valley Preview 11- Big Reds Seniors 12- Big Reds Lettermen 13- Big Reds Team Photo 14- Boyer Valley Preview 15- Boyer Valley Photo 16- West Harrison Preview 17- West Harrison Team Photo /Lettermen Photo

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Woodbine Tigers Football, Page 3

Missouri Valley Big Reds Football, Page 10

Logan-Magnolia Panthers Football, Page 7

Boyer Valley Bulldogs Football, Page 14

West Harrison Hawkeye Football, Page 16

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Woodbine Tigers returning solid core of players We Salute Our County-Wide

“I expect to be very competitive this season.” ~Head Coach Jason Strong

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The Woodbine Tigers are ready to return to the eight man field after a winning 2009 season, finishing 6-4. And they’re bringing some strong players and experience to the 2010 season. “I expect to be very competitive this season as we return a solid core of players from our last season’s team,”Woodbine head coach Jason Strong said. Since finishing the 2009 season, the team has been diligent in getting ahead for the 2010 season. The extra work seems to be paying off in pregame practices. “The boys worked hard in the weight room all summer and are showing a high level of commitment to success early

on in practice thus far,” Strong said. Starting quarterback, 6 feet, 185 pound senior Zach Archer will be returning to the field after being named to the All District Second Team in 2009. Archer will be playing double roles, aiding the team on defense as well as a defensive back. And he’s bringing All District company with him. Sophomore Kyle Kuhlman, at 6 feet, 1 inch and 190 will be returning on both sides of the field as well, as a tailback and a linebacker. Senior Spencer Ball, standing 6 feet 2 inches at 240, will be with both teammates on the field while standing in on the offensive and defensive See TIGERS, Page 4

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Woodbine Tigers returning solid core of players From TIGERS, Page 3

line. Kuhlman and Ball both return as Second Team All District winners as well. Honorable Mention All District teammate and senior Austin Quick (5’9”, 145) will also start for the black and gold as a defensive end and tight end. Others returning to the line for Woodbine include: senior Jacolby Ehlert, 6’2”, 250 pounds, offensive and defensive line; sophomore Josh Metusik, 5’9”, 145 pounds, defensive end; and sophomore Sam Powers, 5’10”, 150 pounds, defensive back. Returning starters aren’t all that are lending strength to the Tiger team. Alton Dickinson,

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Gavvon Shafer, Corey Caddell, Mason Mentink, Darin Peterson and Matt Monahan will return to the gridiron as returning lettermen. While returning players are offering a plethora of experience, there are a few holes in the team’s ideals this season. “We should have an explosive offense with many players that have substantial experience the past two seasons,” Strong said.“Defensively, we have to replace all three linebackers from the last season, which is probably the biggest question mark going into the season.” Strong pointed out the team’s strength in the 2010 season will

be their versatility, with several players able to tackle more than one position. Regardless of which position the player enters on the field,Woodbine fans should expect to see action. “We are emphasizing to the players that we expect a physical level of play this season as we try to take the next step and win a district championship and win in the postseason,” Strong said.“I am excited about our potential so far and am looking forward to begin play in what will be a very tough district from top to bottom.” Strong, now in his fifth year will be backed by Matt Mentink and Don Alvis with aid from

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Woodbine Tigers returning solid core of players

Woodbine Tiger returning lettermen include, left to right, Josh Matusik, Sam Powers, Gavvon Shafer, Mason Mentink and Kyle Kuhlman. Back row, Jacolby Ehlert, Zack Archer, Austin Quick, Spencer Ball and Alton Dickinson. Photo: Chelle’s Creative Photography

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Woodbine Tigers returning solid core of players

Woodbine Tiger football players include, front row, left to right, Donn Alvis (volunteer assistant coach), Jacolby Ehlert, Zack Archer, Austin Quick, Spencer Ball and Head Coach Jason Strong. Second row, Anna Kohl (manager), Rodney Weatherwax, Joe Brown, Gavvon Shafer, Alton Dickinson, Cory Caddell and Mitchel Schwery (manager). Third row, Jesse Dick, Matthew Monahan, Mason Mentink, Sam Powers, Darin Peterson, Kyle Kuhlman, Josh Matusik and Lucas Hedstrom. Back row, Matthew Mentink (assistant coach), Nate Thompson, Malachi Mentink, Montana Winther, Tanner Hedstrom, Craig Royer and Keagan Barrett. Photo: Chelle’s Creative Photography

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Sports Participants 2010 Logan-Magnolia Football Schedule Fri., Aug. 27 Logan vs. Missouri Valley (T) Fri., Sept. 3 Logan vs. Clarinda (H) Fri., Sept. 10 Logan vs. Audubon (H) Homecoming Fri., Sept. 17 Logan vs. Treynor (T)

The Logan-Magnolia Panthers will enter the 2010 season ranked fourth in Iowa’s Class IA pre-season polls. While that sounds like a positive position to be in, head coach Matt Straight, in his 10th year as head coach, recognizes those rankings are heavily weighted with teams from the local district. “Our schedule will be our biggest challenge this year,” Straight said. “We might have the toughest district in the state IA’s so we will need to be

ready every week.” The season begins with two 2A teams with strong traditions: Missouri Valley and Clarinda. The district schedule, including away games at Treynor, Underwood and St. Albert will be tough. Anchoring the team will be seniors Evan Mikels and Levi Ettleman, who both earned All-State recognition last year. Seniors Marrick Loftus and Nolan Oviatt will join Mikels in the backfield as returning starters. Dillon Miller, Travis Jones, Jacob Winther, Ben Kill and Nate Morton, all seniors, return in the offensive line.

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Senior Troy Sodders, who started at wide receiver and defensive back, along with Zach Hatcher, will play a big part in the success of the Panthers this season. Juniors Dominic Snyder, Quin Mann and Nate Fender are two juniors who started last year. Straight, along with assistants Shad Hornbeck, Joe Cooper, John Peschel, Brian Koenig and Jeff Kuhl have been building on the Panthers’ ability to stop the opponents’ game. “Our weakness over the past several seasons has been stopping people with a strong passing game,” Straight said. The key to success, according to Straight is, “To have big plays on offense. Last year we moved the ball and gained a lot of first downs, but it is difficult to put up a lot of points if you have no big plays.” The Panthers begin their season Aug. 27 with a game at Missouri Valley.

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Panthers start season ranked fourth in state Right: Returning LoganMagnolia lettermen include, front row, left to right, Jordan Muxfeldt, Zach Hatcher, Nate Fender, Dominic Snyder, Nate Morton and Chris Bridgeford. Second row, Nolan Oviatt, Marrick Loftus, Troy Sodders, Dillon Miller, Quin Mann and Gannon Cunard. Back row, Ben Kill, Jacob Winther, Evan Mikels, Levi Ettleman and Paul Hutson. Not pictured: Travis Jones. Photo: Mary Darling Below: Playing their last season for the Panthers are seniors, front row, left to right, Zach Hatcher, Troy Sodders and Dillon Miller. Second row, Nolan Oviatt, Marrick Loftus, Dane Charbonneau and Evan Sears. Back row, Ben Kill, Jacob Winther, Evan Mikels, Levi Ettleman and Nate Morton. Not pictured: Travis Jones. Photo: Mary Darling

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Members of Logan-Magnolia’s 2010 Panther football team, include front row, left to right, Jade Larson (manager), Nolan Oviatt, Dominic Snyder, Quin Mann, Levi Ettleman and Jordan Muxfeldt. Second row, Evan Mikels, Troy Sodders, Nate Fender, Nate Morton and Parker Bolte (manager). Third row, Staci Baker (manager), Zach Hatcher, Jacob Winther, Marrick Loftus, Dillon Miller, Austin Ettleman and Ben Kill. Fourth row, Tasha Coberly (manager), Nick Edney, Justin Yost, Evan Sears, Dane Charbonneau, Gannon Cunard and James Branstetter. Fifth row, Robert Rydberg, Dillon Wills, Jake Riesland, Brett Greenwood, Jackson Winchell, Logan Worley and Cade Bolte. Sixth row, Amanda Baker (manager), Brennan Azinger, Brock Myers, Caden McDonald, Nick Knudsen, John Thiele, Eric Brosnahan and Jimmy Sears. Back row, Joey Graf, John Smith, Logan Melby, Brian Zephier, Chris Bridgeford, Tanner Winther and Paul Hutson. Not pictured:Travis Jones and Cole Cox. Photo: Mary Darling

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Big Reds: Same action, new coach PATRICK DONOHUE OWH NEWS SERVICE Missouri Valley fans can expect the same quality football they’re used to this fall, only this year, they’ll see a fresh face on the sidelines coaching the Big Reds. Ryan Victor takes over as coach following Brian Knott’s 14-year tenure as the head man. Knott built a fine tradition in Missouri Valley, leading the Big Reds to seven state playoff appearances. While Victor may be new to the community, he’s an experienced coach, having coached at St. Peter Claver High School in Omaha, Neb. and Midland Lutheran College in Fremont, Neb. Victor has brought in some new schemes and philosophies that may be different for the players, but he’s been happy with how his pupils have adjusted to his methods. “They’re willing to accept new things,”Victor said.“Some of what we’re doing on offense is different from what they’ve done in the past. Acceptance and change is the main thing I’ve noticed. “We’re a little more of a multiple offense.We’re not solely just one style of offense; we have plenty of options.” One option that Mo.Valley fans will miss this season is running back Nick Monzu and quarterback Dustin Nelson. Monzu ran for over 1,500 yards and 15 touchdowns last year while Nelson rushed for 880 yards and passed for 846 while accounting for 17 scores. Victor will turn to senior Jole Miller at quarterback. Miller’s workload was limited as a junior, and Victor said he’s been impressed with his signal caller’s poise and maturity. “He brings toughness, work ethic and leadership qualities,”Victor said.“Those are all things you need in a quarterback, especially in a system where we don’t know who our running back is.” Victor hasn’t settled yet on his backfield. He indicated that senior Brian Dougherty and junior Daniel Waterhouse each will get carries at running back. Defensively,Victor said the Big Reds will line up in a 5-2 scheme. Senior Cody West, who was second on the team with 76 tackles in 2009, should provide a strong foundation. “We’re looking for guys who are willing to fly around, hit people and make the plays Missouri Valley has prided itself on in previous years,”Victor said. Adjusting to a new team and community has taken some time for Victor. But judging from preseason workouts, that meshing process could lead to positive results for the Big Reds. “The biggest change is going from a prep school in the city to a smaller one,”Victor said.“We’ve got kids here who are willing to work. They take their football and tradition pretty seriously here. These kids know what’s been laid down for them, and they want to continue that tradition.”

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2010 Big Reds seniors include, front row, left to right, Thad Harper, Brian Dougherty, John Petersen, Alex Amato, Dillon Stueve and Camillo Diotallevi. Back row, Jacob Howell, Brett Leapley, Corey Chapin, Ryan Dugdale, Jole Miller, Gared Gatrost and Brett Leapley. Not pictured: Lucas Barry. Photo: Submitted

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2010 Big Reds returning lettermen include, front row, left to right, Scott Voss, Ryan Gochenour, Spencer Bach, Michael West, Sam Schmitz, Dain Hember, Marcus Fouts and Zach Chapin. Second row, Thad Harper, Lucas Goff, Jordan Buss, Brian Dougherty, Dan Waterhouse, John Petersen, Alex Amato, Dillon Stueve and Gared Gatrost. Back row, Jacob Howell, Brett Leapley, Corey Chapin, Ryan Dugdale, Taylor Herman, Dylan King, Brandon Kephart, Jole Miller, Tim Dillinger and Lane Kirlin. Not pictured: Lucas Barry. Photo: Submitted

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Bulldogs draw new number: EIGHT Patrick Donohue OWH News Service

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Eight may be Boyer Valley football coach Jay Petersen’s favorite number. The Bulldogs enter their first season playing EightMan football, and it’s a new opportunity that excites the ninth-year coach. “It’s going to be a lot different for us,” Petersen said. “I think that’s the biggest thing to account for. We’re going to be doing a whole lot of stuff differently from what we’ve been doing offensively.” Among players lost to graduation was Ryan Schaben, who rushed for 1,668 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2009. Senior quarterback Adam Hadden returns under center. With Schaben gone, Petersen said Hadden’s role should increase both on the ground and through the air. One of the deeper areas of the BV roster is its offensive line. Juniors Nick Miller and Cole McAllister should proShow That Bulldog Pride!

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Boyer Valley seniors include, front row, left to right, Adam Hadden, Sean Klein, Austin Staley and Josh Hendon. Back row, Tyler Klein, Colton Thoreson, Dillon Malone and Mark Hanigan. Photo: Submitted vide a sturdy blocking presence. “Our offensive line will probably be our biggest strength,” Petersen said. “We’ve got some pretty big boys up front, and we’re just trying to utilize them as much as we can. It’s a whole new ballgame for us. We’re just trying to learn and teach Eight-Man to the kids. They’re enjoying it and looking forward to the season.” The biggest adjustment for the Bulldogs may come on defense. Miller and McAllister will be large factors again, just a year after combining for 124 tackles, but Petersen said his squad needs to get used to playing with three fewer players. “Defensively, when you look at it, it’s pretty easy to figure out why there’s 40-50 points a game (in Eight-

Man),” Petersen. “There’s not a whole lot of 15-yard runs. Once you get past that line of scrimmage, you lose those three extra guys in the secondary and it’s a lot more wide open game.” Regardless of all the changes, the move to EightMan has impacted the Dunlap community positively. “It’s been good, and our numbers have been good with 33 kids out,” Petersen said. “It’s promoted a lot more competition at positions. The kids have been looking forward to this and the community is, too. We’re playing Woodbine, Charter Oak and Ar-We-Va, so there’s a lot of local schools that we don’t have to travel all over the state to play. “This fits our identity very well. Our kids are very much looking forward to it.”

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Bulldogs draw new number: EIGHT

Members of the Boyer Valley football team in 2010 include, front row, left to right, Sean Kline, David Behrendt, Billy Hollinger, Jake Weber, Dylan Mefferd, Nick Kline and Nick Johnson. Second row, Scott Garrett, Jacen Cable, Jimmy Cogdill, Austin Staley, Pat Garrett, Bobby Cave, Nathan Rudd and Adam Brungardt. Third row, Tyler Hoffman, Chase Bonsall, Michael Hanigan, Robert Ritterbush, Tyler Kline, Josh Hendon, Travis Barksdale and Adam Hadden. Back row, Colton Thoreson, Matt Nemitz, Dillon Malone, Nick Miller, Cole McAllister, Carl Shumate, Mark Hanigan and Craig Warnock. This is the first year the Bulldogs will compete in eight-man competition. Photo: Todd Danner

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Hawkeyes optimistic for 2010 season West Harrison football seniors include, right to left, Joe Roden, Lucas Christensen, Jon Thomas, Ethan Earlywine and Jacob Ruffcorn. Not pictured: Ryan Mauseth. Photo: Submitted

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PATRICK DONOHUE OWH NEWS SERVICE Last season hasn’t dimmed West Harrison football coach Craig Birdsall’s optimism. The Hawkeyes endured a difficult 2009 campaign, failing to win a game. But nearly all of their skilled players are back this fall. While last season was difficult for the players and coaches to endure, it helped build some team character. “We started playing better defensively at the end of last year,” Birdsall said. “Sometimes the scores didn’t look

like it, but I think they’ve got a grasp on what it’s going to take to win a game this year.” Senior quarterback Ryan Mauseth returns after throwing for 1,049 yards and six touchdowns last fall. Joe Roden, Ethan Earlywine and Lucas Christensen return in the backfield and will share time at running back. “We’ve got a good senior class and a good freshmen class coming in,” West Harrison coach Craig Birdsall said. “We’ll have a lot of team speed, and we’re hoping to utilize that. Our skill positions are pretty solid. We’re

just hoping to get our linemen to block for them.” While Birdsall is thrilled to have so much experience returning, he’d like to see his backfield set specific personal goals for themselves. “I would like to see some 100-yard games from them; there’s no reason we can’t do it,” Birdsall said. “Joe is a lot bigger and stronger than he was last year.” There’s much to be happy with offensively, but the most pressing needs are on the other side of the ball. The Hawkeyes must make defensive improvements this season to give them-

selves winning opportunities. West Harrison allowed 47 points a game last season, but new defensive coordinator Rick Barker, who came from FremontMills, has worked well with his new pupils. “He coached there for several years and also coached at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, so he’s got a good grasp on the defense,” Birdsall said. “He’s made comments to me that this is the fastest high school defense he’s had.” West Harrison opens its season Aug. 27 against West Monona.

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Hawkeyes optimistic for 2010 season

Members of the 2010 West Harrison Hawkeyes Football Team include, front row, left to right, Adriel King, Tyler Birdsall, Joe Tallon, Colton Loomis, Trey Kirlin, Keenan Nunez, TJ Koson and Jake Roden. Second row, Colton Arndt, Erik Stewart, Michael Jensen, Bobby Prucha, Lane Peasley, Jason Skinner, Michael Stevens and Brandon Barnett. Back row, Coach Rick Barker, Becky Beauchamp (manager), Joe Roden, Jacob Ruffcorn, Lyle Nichols, Jake Moore, Chance Sipple, Ethan Earlywine, Jon Thomas, Lucas Christensen, Ashley Davis (manager) and Coach Craig Birdsall. Not pictured: Ryan Mauseth, Jordan Neill, Jessie Brown, Jeff Brown, Max Hoenig, Coach Will Roden, Coach Pat Christensen, Cheyanne Shelton (manager) and Darby Kuhlman (manager). Photo: Submitted Returning West Harrison lettermen include, front row, left to right, Joe Roden, Jason Skinner, Lucas Christensen and Jake Moore. Back row, Jon Thomas, Chance Sipple, Lane Peasley and Ethan Earlywine. Not pictured: Ryan Mauseth and Jeff Brown. Photo: Submitted

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As posted by the Iowa High School Athletic Association

This Is Your Healthcare AFTER HOURS CLINIC Illness and minor injuries donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just happen between 9 and 5. No appointment required Monday through Friday 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturdays 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Open extended hours for your convenience ~ Hospital Location Only ~ Alegent Health Community Memorial Hospital 631 North 8th Street Missouri Valley, Iowa 712-642-2784 Logan Clinic 122 West 8th Street 712-644-3288

Woodbine Clinic 410 Ely Street 712-647-2566

Dunlap Clinic 707 Iowa Avenue 712-643-2298

Missouri Valley Clinic Located in Hospital 712-642-2794