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Reloaded to shoot for another postseason run All-staters Maitlen, Shiltz lead 2015 Panthers By LARRY PETERSON -
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Sixteen seniors graduated from a historic Creston/Orient-Macksburg football season last year, but coaches Brian Morrison and Ryan McKim have one message for Class 3A District 8 rivals. “The cupboard’s not bare.” A total of 33 lettermen return from the program’s first 10-win season in history, including 20 juniors. The Panthers went 7-2 in the regular season, including 5-1 in district play, and avenged that lone district loss with an exciting 50-49 overtime win over Dallas Center-Grimes in the quarterfinals. Making the school’s first trip to the UNI-Dome for the semifinals, the Panthers fell to eventual runner-up Sioux City Heelan, 59-14. The 3-1 postseason run included wins of 31-7 over Greene County and 59-31 over Norwalk, the team that hosts Creston/O-M in Friday’s season opener. The Panther offense ranked only behind finalists Pella and Heelan in scoring average at 37 points a game, and was second to champion Pella with 5,295 total points for the season. There were 12 additions to the program’s single-season records in both offensive and defensive categories. Among those in the graduated senior class were first-team allstate quarterback Alex Nielsen, who set a new mark with 2,868 yards passing and 23 touchdowns, and receivers Bryce Briley, McClain Haines and Christian Groumoutis. Briley led Class 3A at 26 yards per catch for the high-flying Panther offense directed by Ryan McKim, who has been elevated to co-coach status this year by sixthyear head man Brian Morrison. “He’ll get the wins and losses record with the association
just like a head coach,” Morrison said. “We’re not changing anything from what we did last year, but with the amount of work he puts in for the offense and special teams and Morrison everything else, he deserves to be rewarded in that way.” Two of last year’s five all-staters return in 2015. Seniors were offensive lineman Jordan Thompson and kicker Conner Pals, in addition to Nielsen. Linebacker Seth Maitlen, who set a program record for tackles, was named to the Iowa Newspaper Association first-team defense last year and returns for his senior sea- Maitlen son as inside linebacker and either fullback or tight end on offense. Junior Chase Shiltz, who scored the pivotal two-point run that edged Dallas Center-Grimes in the quarterfinals, returns in the backfield after rushing for 1,250 yards last year and making the allstate second team. He scored 30 combined rushing and receiving touchdowns to set a school record, and his rushing total was 10 yards shy of Luke Neitzel’s record. On defense, Shiltz will move from outside linebacker to free safety. Among other players with starting experience are lineman Ryan Brown and linebacker Cameron Leith from the senior class, junior linemen Kadon Hulett and Cody Tanner, and promising sophomore lineman Trevor Downing, who garnered significant varsity duty as
a freshman last year. This year’s squad numbers 74 in grades 9-12, including foreign exchange student Moritz Johannknecht (Mojo), who is slated to be the starting quarterback. He has played for a champion team in Germany and his national all-star team won an international youth football competition in Texas last year. “The cupboard is not bare,” McKim said. “We just have to have some kids step up on Friday nights. They’ve been doing good things. We’re McKim just different.” One reason the coaches’ confidence level is high, despite the loss of so much talent from the state semifinal team, is the off-season preparation. Morrison said McKim and assistant coaches Darrell Frain and Casey Tanner directed a stateof-the-art summer weight lifting and agility workout regimen. Attendance was at record levels. “Coaches McKim, Frain and Tanner did an outstanding job this summer with the kids,” Morrison said. “The kids bought into the weight program. Their confidence is high because of it. You see it on the football field, with their movement and the things they are able to do. We’re a physical football team.” Although there are only nine senior lettermen — with senior Brandon Jones and junior Brody Frain sidelined for several weeks with injuries — the experienced junior class and a sprinkling of contributors from the lower grades will ease the transition. “We have a strong nucleus of kids who played last year,” Morrison said. “The junior class in particular had a lot of big-time players
on that team last year. That being said, we lost a lot of kids. But the season before we also lost a lot of kids. The senior class last year really didn’t have that much varsity experience, and that includes the (all-state) quarterback and receiving corps. We’ve been in this situation before, with kids stepping up. It’s no different this year.”
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Johannknecht leads a quarterback contingent that includes sophomore Jaden Driskell, junior Seth Thompson and freshman Kylan Smallwood, in the absence of Frain, who suffered an elbow injury making a throw during the August camp. Johannknecht (6-2, 180) played on the youth team of the Paderborn Dolphins, the same organization where former Panther head coach Dick Bergstrom has Johannknecht coached twice in his five years of European football experience. Bergstrom said two years ago Johannknecht’s skills were advanced past the typical American 15-year-old freshman, and he’s only improved since then. “He’s an accurate thrower and certainly is capable of doing what we need,” McKim said. “Our other guys are capable, too, and have been working hard. We’re fine at quarterback.” The running game is in good hands with Shiltz (5-11, 185). He’s a shifty, hard runner and showed exceptional pass-catching ability a year ago. Other backs are sophomore Kolby Tomas (5-8, 185), senior Kole Lovely (6-0, 175), sophomore Mitchel Swank (5-6, 160) and fullbacks Maitlen (6-2, 215), junior
Jackson Mikkelsen (5-9, 185), junior Michael Stults (5-11, 185) and Leith (5-10, 175). Junior Colton Bolinger (6-4, 215) has rehabilitated from a knee injury and is slated for tight end duty, along with Maitlen. Jones, when he returns, and junior Ian Burns (6-4, 180) are other tight ends. Leading the receiving corps are junior Gavin Woods (5-11, 165), senior Chris Foster (5-9, 155), junior Cody Crawford (5-10, 190) and sophomore Evan Jacobson (56, 140). The only returning varsity offensive linemen are Tanner (6-2, 270) at center and Hulett (6-4, 230), who has moved from guard to left tackle. Downing (6-5, 290) takes over at right tackle, while sophomore Blake Sevier (6-2, 290) and junior Devon Petersen (6-0, 230) are working at guard. Others in the offensive line mix are sophomore Tucker Flynn (68, 320), senior Curtis Palmer (6-7, 330), Brown (6-0, 325) and junior Kaden Wilson (6-3, 220). Flynn and Wilson were slowed late in camp by groin injuries. “We’re deep in the offensive line,” McKim said. “We have a chance as long as some of the new guys step up and be what we think they can be.” Although the offense may not strike with the home run threat as much this year, don’t look for a major changes. “We’ve tweaked a few things, sure,” McKim said. “That’s the unique thing about high school, you don’t recruit people to your system, you take your system to the people you have. We’re a little different, but we still believe in the same core runs and most of the same stuff. Our receivers will have to step up, and part of that is the
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Members of the 2015 Creston/O-M football team are front row, from left: Assistant coach Tanner Webb, Chris Foster, Dustin Merritt, Mitchel Swank, Garrett Dahl, Evan Jacobson, Dalten Bierle, Keaton Eslinger and Kolby Tomas. Second row, from left: Assistant coach Chad Briley, assistant coach Steve Birchard, assistant coach Jon Thomson, co-head coach Ryan McKim, co-head coach Brian Morrison, assistant coach Casey Tanner, assistant coach Kevin Cooper, assistant coach Darrell Frain and assistant coach Todd Jacobson. Third row, from left: Trey Cheers, Chase Shiltz, Cole Higgins, Kolton Phelps, Trevor Marlin, Cameron Leith, Jackson Mikkelsen, Will Gordon, Tyler Peters and Mason Kinsella. Fourth row, from left: Ryan Brown, Matt Hoffman, Seth Thompson, Michael Stults, Quinton Scadden, Nathan Pudenz, Cody Wagner and Cody Crawford. Fifth row, from left: Landon Guhse, Jaden Driskell, Joe Eblen, Devon Petersen, Moritz Johannknecht, Kole Lovely, Dawson Smith, Nick Walsh and Brandon Jones. Sixth row, from left: Kaden Wilson, Ian Burns, Brody Frain, Gavin Woods, Stephen Buckman, Cody Tanner and Kyle Fenton. Seventh row, from left: Seth Maitlen, Trevor Downing, Curtis Palmer, Tucker Flynn, Colton Bolinger and Kadon Hulett. Not pictured: Travontay Wright and Cashton Weeks.
Creston/O-M football schedule Varsity schedule Aug. 28 — at Norwalk, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 — vs. Clarinda, 7 p.m. Sept. 11 — at Winterset, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 — vs. Greene County, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 — vs. Glenwood, 7:30 p.m. (HC)
Oct. 2 — at ADM (Adel), 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 — vs. Harlan, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 — at Dallas Center-Grimes, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 — vs. Atlantic, 7 p.m. Oct. 28 — Playoff first round, TBA
Panther volleyball looks to sustain high level By LARRY PETERSON CNA sports writer • lpeterson@crestonnews.com
The Creston volleyball team joined the football team in having a breakthrough season last fall, posting 20 wins for the first time since coach Polly Luther was setter for a Panther state tournament team in the late 1980s. In a senior-dominated Hawkeye 10 Conference — led by two-time state champion Harlan — the Panthers tied Lewis Central for third place in the league at 6-4. Creston fell to Lewis Central in the regional semifinals after knocking off Glenwood, 3-1. Virtually the same set of players improved from 13-14 the year before to 20-8 last year. Luther saw her second squad mature and improve. “They grew up,” she said. “The better volleyball you’re playing, the more confidence you get. The girls were doing some really good things last year.” The players remaining from that team made gains as well, simply from the nightly practice battles among such talent, as well as the top-caliber opponents throughout the schedule. Three league teams participated in the state tournament. “The type of competition our girls were a part of, you don’t always get,” said Luther, assisted again by Jessie McClellan and freshman coach Mike McCabe. “For us, it was every sin- Luther gle night.” It took two near-miraculous comebacks from 2-0 deficits for 3-2 wins over Carroll Kuemper and Council Bluffs St. Albert to forge that 6-4 league mark. Some of the big-time stars of the league are gone this
year — Harlan’s Jess Schaben is playing at Iowa State — along with teammates Kenzie Swanson and Asia Kloewer; as well as Red Oak stars Kate Walker and Grace Blomstedt; the hard-hitting Lewis Central duo of Reghan Coyle and Abby Bergsten; and the Shenandoah net forces of Sydney Nielsen and Serena Parker. That changes the complexion of the league race this year. However, Harlan (eighth) and Lewis Central (10th) are in the preseason Class 4A rankings and Carroll Kuemper is listed fifth in Calss 3A. Creston also sustained significant graduation losses such as first-team all-conference hitter Natalie Mostek, three-year setter Hanna Luther from the league’s second honor team, supreme server and back row defender Haylee LaMasters, Brenna Baker from the back row and hitters Marie Hood, Nicole Haley and Ashley Harris. There are eight returning letterwinners, but that’s a lot of firepower to replace. “I think any number of teams could be on the top this year,” Luther said. “It’s really whoever comes to play every single night. We already talked to our veterans about this. We have to walk out there and take command, show that this is what we do.” Returnees Luther expects Harlan coach Angie Spangenberg to have another strong squad, led by returning starter Taylor Frederick. Angela Mahoney is a possible player of the year in the conference this year in leading Red Oak back into state tourney contention. Paige Overmohle leads another strong Kuemper squad, and Lewis Central has one of the league’s top setters returning in Kaci Hohenthaner. Longtime Titan coach Dennis South retired after last season’s regional final loss to Harlan.
CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON
Members of the Creston varsity volleyball team are, from left in front, Ashley Bargstadt, Jaxie Luther, Gracie Russell, Alyssa Higgins, Alli Thomsen, Cayla Maitlen, Saige Rice and Jami Sickels. Back row, Taylor Buxton, Brielle Baker, Megan Haley, Jenna Taylor, Angela Sorensen, Sydney Dunphy, Hannah Hood, Taylor Fredrickson and Breanna Wallace. Not pictured, head coach Polly Luther and assistant coach Jessie McClellan.
Glenwood returns as much talent as anyone, including standout libero Olivia Scarborough. It will be another grind, and this year’s Panther team will have to learn quickly to compete at a high level without the likes of veterans like Mostek, LaMasters and Luther. “As long as everything is clicking for our passing up to target for our setters, we have some weapons we can take advantage of this year,” Luther said. Senior Alyssa Higgins, who earned all-conference honorable mention last year, leads a veteran back row that i n c l u d e s Higgins libero candidates Jami Sickels and Alli Thomsen. With Baker and LaMasters gone, Ashley Bargstadt moves into a back row role. “Our serve receive is a
work in progress right now,” Luther said. “But there’s always that transition period into a new sport, and these girls are good enough athletes that I know it will come. What they accomplished in softball (state tournament) was nothing but a positive for the school and girls athletic program.” Sickels had 322 digs last year and served at a 96.5 percent rate. Thomsen totaled 117 digs. Higgins had 58 digs and served 18 aces while connecting on 94.5 percent from the line. Two setters Another Luther is in the mix for setting duties. Freshman Jaxie Luther played in the national tournament the past two summers for a central Iowa club team and has a lot of experience for her age. She’s also a strong server and capable of playing at the net in a full rotation. Sharing setting duties this year in a 6-2 system is senior Gracie Russell, who gradually honed her skills as a JV setter in recent seasons.
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Sept. 1 — vs. Norwalk, 7:15 p.m. Sept. 3 — at Clarinda, 7:15 p.m. Sept. 10 — at ADM (Adel), 7 p.m. Sept. 12 — at Shenandoah Tournament, 8:30 a.m. Sept. 15 — vs. St. Albert Catholic, 7:15 p.m. Sept. 17 — at Denison-Schleswig, 7:15 p.m. Sept. 19 — at Red Oak Tournament, 9 a.m. Sept. 22 — vs. Kuemper Catholic, 7:15 p.m. Sept. 29 — vs. Lewis Central and Atlantic, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 6 — at Shenandoah, 7:15 p.m. Oct. 8 — vs. Glenwood, 7:15 p.m. Oct. 13 — at Harlan, 7:15 p.m. Oct. 17 — at Winterset Tournament, 9 a.m. Oct. 20 — vs. Red Oak, 7:15 p.m. Oct. 26 — Regional, TBA Oct. 29 — Regional semifinal, TBA Nov. 3 — Regional final, TBA “Gracie stepped up into a good leadership role for us and she’s a good setter,” Luther said. “I think she’s ready for the speed of the (varsity) game. Having two varsity caliber kids in setting roles makes you feel better as a coach, if somebody would get hurt.” A strong suit of this Creston team should be its power, and depth, at the net.
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Panther harriers ready to dream, believe, achieve By SCOTT VICKER
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The 2015 Creston cross country is living by the motto “Dream. Believe. Achieve.” The dream — end the season at the State Cross Country Meet. “We’re looking forward to what this season brings,” head coach Pat Schlapia said. “We want to end our season just like the softball team ended its season — Schlapia taking a trip to Fort Dodge at the end of October.” Schlapia’s program has qualified 18 individuals to the State Cross Country Meet in the past 15 years. The program graduated Creston’s first four-time individual female qualifier Maria Mostek and twotime individual qualifier Jay Wolfe from last year’s team. But there are plenty of capable candidates to make the trip to Fort Dodge at the end of the season. The unquestioned leader of the Panther cross country team is senior Cooper McDermott, a three-time individual qualifier — twice for Creston and once for N e w t o n McDermott as a freshman. McDermott can join Paul Hoff as the only males in program history to qualify for state individually four times. “He’s one of the top runners in southwest Iowa, if not the state,” Schlapia said about McDermott, who starts the season ranked fourth in Class 3A. “He has some major goals he wants to hit this year, with it being his senior year. I really like the determination. He’s shown it ever since he got here, but he’s really stepped it up. I think this is going to be a special season for him.” McDermott is one of only two Creston runners ever to win two Hawkeye 10 Conference championships. With another win this year, McDermott can join Glenwood’s Johnny Fuller as just the second runner in to win three individual Hawkeye 10 Conference championships since 1998 (Conference records for individual winners only go back to 1998).
The Panther senior finished 13th at state last year. Creston returns one other boy with state meet experience in junior Ben Irr, who, as a freshman, was the third runner on Creston’s first boys Irr team in 25 years to qualify for the state meet. After an injury-riddled sophomore campaign, Irr enters the 2015 season healthy. “We saw what Ben could do as a freshman,” Schlapia said. “He battled leg injuries all last season. This is the Ben we know from his freshman year. He’s been hanging right there with Cooper. I think he has the opportunity and the potential to be a top-10 runner every meet out.” McDermott and Irr will lead Schlapia’s smallest boys team in years. A new crop of runners will need to step up behind them to round out the varsity team. Potential No. 3 and 4 runners Nick Walsh and Cody Wagner elected to go out for football this season. “With 12 out, this is probably one of our smaller boys teams in numbers in many years. That’s why we wan to really see some boys step up out of the pack,” Schlapia said. “Isaac Wignall, Dylan Linch, Steven Stow, Travis Purdy, Patrick Normandeau, Trey Gift and Matthew Rouh. Those are guys that are all capable of varsity positioning once they get their times down.” Girls A new leader will emerge on the girls side this year, after four years of Mostek being one of the best runners in southwest Iowa. Senior Jessica Beatty and junior Rachel Shepherd have looked like the top two in early season practices, Schlapia said. “Jessica Beatty has been running tough Beatty as nails,” he said. “She’s very determined. Rachel Shepherd has been No. 2 for us. They’re both very strong. They both have a chance to make s o m e Shepherd n o i s e . Those girls can be in the hunt individu-
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Members of the 2015 Creston boys cross country team are front row, from left: Manager Karmen Chuong, Ben Bargstadt, Trey Gift, Travis Purdy, Matthew Rouh, Elyice Stow, Isaac Wignall and manager Jessica Arevalo. Back row, from left: Assistant coach Gary O’Daniels, Dylan Linch, Steven Stow, Cooper McDermott, Patrick Normandeau, Lee Normandeau, Ben Irr and head coach Pat Schlapia.
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Members of the 2015 Creston girls cross country team are front row, from left: Ann Waigand, Jessica Beatty, Sydney Suiter, Amber Castillo and Madison Hance. Middle row, from left: Karmen Chuong, Rachel Shepherd, Kiersten Latham, Emma Berning, Marika Chubick, Rachel Wignall, Jesse Vicker and manager Jessica Arevalo. Back row, from left: Assistant coach Gary O’Daniels, Danielle Castillo, Jordan Moreland, Sophia Groumoutis, Lexie Little, Angela Drey, Cora Green, Alyssa Trembly and head coach Pat Schlapia.
ally.” Junior Madison Hance is coming off shoulder surgery over the summer and is rounding into shape. She has been running as the No. 3 on the girls side. Schlapia said as she continues to get into better shape, he expects her to be right with Beatty and Shepherd. Junior Lexie Little has been dealing with an IT Band (knee) injury coming off the softball season. “She’s expected to be one of our top runners when she’s healthy,” Schlapia said. Just like on the boys side, there’s a pack of runners competing to round out the varsity lineup. Schlapia said eventually someone will need to break out of that pack and establish themselves. That group includes Ann Waigand, Sophia Groumoutis, Kiersten Latham, Cora Green, Amber and Danielle Castillo, Jordan Moreland, Angela Drey and Emma Berning.
The Panther girls were dealt a blow when promising freshman Jesse Vicker, coming off an injury suffered during middle school track season in the spring, suffered another stress fracture during the team’s time trial at Creston Parents’ Activity Night. Changes Two changes were approved for this upcoming cross country season, one of which affects the girls only. For the first time, the girls will race the same 5K distance that boys race. “Our girls have adjusted fine,” Schlapia said. “When they first heard about it last spring, they were like, ‘Oh my.’ But that’s worn off. We’re in favor of the change.” The second change comes at State Qualifying Meets. In previous years, the top 10 individuals qualified for the state meet. Now, the top 15 individual finishers at the State Qualifying Meets qualify for the State Cross Country Meet.
Creston cross country schedule Sept. 1 — at Dallas Center-Grimes, 5 p.m. Sept. 8 — at Winterset, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 10 — at Greene County, 5 p.m. Sept. 14 — at Ballard (Huxley), 5 p.m. Sept. 22 — Panther Invite, 4 p.m. Sept. 28 — at Orient-Macksburg, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 1 — at Perry, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 5 — at Nodaway Valley, 5 p.m. Oct. 8 — at Atlantic, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 15 — at Hawkeye 10 Conference Meet (Atlantic), 4:30 p.m. Oct. 22 — at State Qualifying Meet (TBA), 4 p.m. Oct. 31 — at State Cross Country Meet (Fort Dodge)
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quarterback making them better by how he performs.” Defense Morrison is the team’s defensive coordinator and his biggest task is to rebuild the secondary. There are some proven returnees in the front eight. Complicating the secondary situation were injuries to Frain and Jones, who were slated for regular duty.
Morrison decided to move Shiltz from linebacker to free safety, where he can be a playmaker and prevent some big plays. “He’s athletic and he gets it,” Morrison said. “He’s the guy you want back there. He has great instincts and he can make tackles.” Shiltz Last year, Pals
was the lone returnee among the cornerbacks, so the Panther coach said the situation is really no different than this time last year. He said Woods (5-11, 165), Foster (5-9, 155), Lovely (6-0, 175), the freshman Smallwood (6-0, 165), and sophomores Jacobson (5-6, 140) and Cole Higgins (5-9, 150) are all secondary candidates. Jacobson and Woods are working to succeed Pals at kicker, and Bolinger and Driskell are punters. Possible kick returners are Shiltz,
Lovely, Smallwood, Tomas and Foster. District race This is the final year of four teams per district qualifying for the playoffs, as the state limits it to 16 teams from eight districts starting in 2016. Even with four spots open, Morrison expects a dogfight as Dallas Center-Grimes (fourth) and Harlan (sixth) are in the Des Moines Register’s preseason rankings, with Winterset and Glenwood also
boasting a lot of returning talent. ADM has a potent passing attack and Atlantic looks to improve. The first non-district foe, Norwalk, is ranked third in Class 3A led by quarterback Brady Brandsfield. “That’s why we schedule them,” Morrison said. “We want to see good competition. In our district, there are usually five or six teams legitimately vying for those four spots. It will be a grind.”
Orient-Macksburg volleyball ORIENT-MACKSBURG VOLLEYBALL Coach: Katie Geidel, second year. Last year: 3-18 overall. Seniors lost: Shannon Eads (playing at SWCC); Courtney Neal. Returning letterwinners: Shyla Waldhauser, Sr.; Amber Rinke, Sr.; Brooklyn Sammons, So.; Rylee Woosley, So. New prospects: Riley Rasmussen, Fr.; Aiana Sitzman-Waltz, Fr.; Haylee Gardner, Fr.; Kyla Bailey, Fr.; Bailey Ott, Fr. Conference prediction: “I think Grand View Christian will be the team to beat. They were a very sound team last year and they’re returning a lot of key players this season. We are excited to see this group grow together this season. We are hoping to be competitive with teams in the middle of the pack. Half of our athletes are freshmen, so we’re excited to get them a lot of playing experience at the varsity and junior varsity level.”
O-M volleyball schedule Aug. 27 — at Moravia, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 3 — vs. Murray, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 8 — at Ankeny Christian Academy, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 10 — vs. Diagonal, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 14 — vs. Paton-Churdan, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 17 — at Iowa Christian Academy, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 22 — vs. Moravia, Moulton-Udell; 5:30 p.m. Sept. 29 — at Melcher-Dallas (vs. Melcher-Dallas, Ankeny Christian), 5:30 p.m. Oct. 1 — vs. Mormon Trail, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 5 — at Diagonal, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 8 — vs. Lenox, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 10 — at CAM Tournament, TBA
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Members of the Orient-Macksburg volleyball team are, from left in front, Pheonix White, Haylee Gardner, Shyla Waldhauser, Aiana Sitzman-Waltz and Riley Rasmussen. Back row, head coach Katie Geidel, Rylee Woosley, Kyla Bailey, Brooklyn Sammons, Behle Ottt and Ashlyn Kralik. Not pictured, Amber Rinke.
Orient-Macksburg cross country ORIENT-MACKSBURG CROSS COUNTRY Coach: Drew Dornack, head coach; Mikayla Vail and Linda Caviness are volunteer assistant coaches. Seniors lost: Seth White. Returning letterwinners: Jesse Johnson, Sr.; Morgan Spurrier, Sr.; Owen Hensley, Jr. New prospects: Joey Huntington, Sr.; Andrew Hribal, Fr.; Izak Hribal, Fr.; Cameo Walker, Fr.
Orient-Macksburg cross country schedule Sept. 8 — at Winterset, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 10 — at Greene County, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 17 — at Panorama, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 22 — at Creston, 4 p.m. Sept. 24 — at Audubon, 4 p.m. Sept. 28 — O-M Invite, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 1 — at West Central Valley Oct. 5 — at Nodaway Valley, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 13 — at Adair-Casey, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 15 — at Mount Ayr Oct. 22 — at State Qualifying Meet (TBA) Oct. 31 — at State Cross Country Meet (Fort Dodge)
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Members of the Orient-Macksburg cross country team are, from left in front, Joey Huntington, Andrew Hribal, Cameo Walker and Izak Hribal. Back row, volunteer coach Linda Caviness, volunteer coach Mikayla Vail, Jesse Johnson, Morgan Spurrier and head coach Drew Dornack.
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Raiders search for repeat trip to UNI-Dome By SCOTT VICKER
CNA sports editor • svicker@osceolaiowa.com
MOUNT AYR — After a historic 2014 season saw the Mount Ayr Raiders make the program’s first trip to the UNI-Dome for the state semifinals, co-coach Delwyn Showalter has seen his players working hard for a repeat trip. “I think once you get that taste of playing at that level, you want it again,” Showalter said. “That’s where you want to end your season. I think that definitely gives Showalter our guys something to shoot for and lets them know what is out there for them.” The Raiders return plenty of experience at the skill positions from last year’s 11-2 team that won the Class A District 8 title and lost to eventual champion Logan-Magnolia in the state semifinals. Senior Jacob Taylor returns as starting quarterback after passing for 862 yards and seven touchdowns a year ago, while adding 420 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns running the team’s option attack. Seniors Kyle Dolecheck and Nick Wurster return af-
ter rushing for 660 yards and 483 yards, respectively last year. They each punched the ball into the end zone 11 times. Junior Cal Daughton added 480 and five touchdowns last year. “Those are guys that were there a year ago and a lot of those guys were starters,” Showalter said. “I guess we kind of expect them to pick up right where they left off. As a group, our skill players are certainly more veteran and more experienced than our line is.” Lincoln Lutrick will be the senior leader on the offensive line for the Raiders this year. Jed McCreary could see more time on the offensive line this year, after playing mostly on the defensive line a year ago. Justin Wehling is another player who figures to see a more prominent role on the offensive line this year. The receiving corps is another question mark for Mount Ayr this year. Outside of returner Trevor Anderson, it is an inexperienced group. Wyatt Jackson is pegged as the other starter for Friday’s opener. Defensively, McCreary and Lutrick will anchor the defensive line. Trevor Gooding rotated in on the defensive front last year and will be a big factor for the Raiders. Wehling, along with some younger athletes could also find time on the defensive line. “You can’t teach some-
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Members of the 2015 Mount Ayr football team are front row, from left: Jacob Hoveland, Eian Adams, Hunter Campbell, Gavin Dine, Hunter Arends, Nathan Hauge, Tucker Darrah, Lucas Wurster, Andrew Belzer and Brayden Swank. Second row, from left: Trevor Anderson, Russell Holmes, Myles Greene, Brad Phelps, Kole Paxson, John Young, Logan Stark, Devin Russo and Drew Willis. Third row, from left: Zane Powell, Cauy Bickel, assistant coach Daniel Leonard, assistant coach Brad Elliott, co-coach Derek Lambert, co-coach Delwyn Showalter, assistant coach James Smith, assistant coach Nathan Weeda, Mason Smith and Trevor Henry. Fourth row, from left: John Shields, Cal Daughton, Clay Wimer, Marcus Daughton, Trenton Stull, Dylan McAlexander, Lew Knapp, Zach Murphy, Trent Stewart and Hunter Haveman. Fifth row, from left: Josh Cox, Lincoln Lutrick, Rhett Murphy, Cade Clymer, Bradley Wurster, Wyatt Jackson, Jay Blair, Nick Wurster, Caleb Schnoor and Jacob Taylor. Sixth row, from left: Jed McCreary, Justin Wehling, Trevor Gooding, Kyle Dolecheck, Hunter Wilson, Tristan Holmes, Mitchell Lutrick, Ty Taylor, Noah Shelman and Jacob McCreary. Not pictured: Kade Means.
body to be big and Jed’s big,” Showalter said. “And he moves pretty well. He gives us something to build around.” The Raiders return a solid group of linebackers, led by Caleb Schnoor and Logan Stark. Rhett and Zach Murphy round out the starting linebacking group. The defensive secondary is another thin spot on the
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Members of the 2015 Mount Ayr volleyball team are front row, from left: Keirston Klommhaus, Alyssa Johnson, Macy Larsen, Emma Mobley, Abbi Haley, Kirsten Young, Alex Booth and Sammy McGill. Second row, from left: Blair Glendenning, Ryann Martin, Kirsten Dolecheck, Ashton Quick, Laura Davison, Hayley Whittington and Katie Sickles. Third row, from left: Hallie Still, Kylee Smith, Dani Krauth, assistant coach John Larsen, head coach Tori Braby, Bailey Anderson, MacKenzie Shields and Abbey Schafer. Back row, from left: Tessa Shields, Hannah Jackson, Kelcie Shields, Jessica McCreary, Amber Davison and Sadie Frost.
roster, with not much experience coming back behind starters Dolecheck, Wurster and Taylor. Showalter expects much of the district to be improved this year, as the district was filled with youth last year. He pegged Earlham, Pleasantville, Bedford and Nodaway Valley as teams he expects to be strong.
Mount Ayr volleyball schedule Sept. 22 — vs. Lenox, 6 p.m. Sept. 26 — at Bedford Tournament, TBA Sept. 29 — at Nodaway Valley, 6 p.m. Oct. 5 — at Murray, 6 p.m. Oct. 6 — vs. East Union, 6 p.m. Oct. 8 — Mount Ayr Triangular, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 12 — at Pride of Iowa Conference Tournament, 6 p.m. Oct. 13 — at Pride of Iowa Conference Tournament, 6 p.m.
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MOUNT AYR CROSS COUNTRY Coach: Deb Larsen, fourth year. Last year: Girls finished fifth at the Pride of Iowa Conference Meet; boys did not have enough runners for a team score. Seniors lost: Adrian Richards, four-year top-10 finisher in the POI Conference. Returning letterwinners: Ica Hauge, Sr.; Megan Warin, Jr.; MaiLynn Taylor, So.; Chania Vos, So.; Heath Andresen, Jr.; Logan Eaton, So.; Will Hunt, So.; Will Young, So. New prospects: Maddie Mobley, Sr.; Megan Reasoner, Jr.; Breann Haley, Jr.; Caylie Hickman, So.; Cassie Brand, So.; Sara Winemiller, So.; Paige Lynch, Fr.; Gabby Hunke, Fr.; Ethan McGill, Sr.; Mitchell Jennett, Jr.; Connor Eaton, Fr.; Chase Smith, Fr. Conference prediction: “Girls team, I-35 will be tough again. Boys team will be Nodaway Valley,” Larsen said. “We are looking to move up from our fifth-place finish a year ago on the girls side. I am excited about this year. We have a full girls and boys varsity squad. I am looking forward to watching all the runners improve throughout the season, and to see what they can accomplish together.”
See page 12C for the Mount Ayr cross country schedule.
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Aug. 28 — vs. Albia, 7 p.m. Sept. 4 — vs. Shenandoah, 7 p.m. Sept. 11 — at Clarinda Academy, 7 p.m. Sept. 18 — at Martensdale-St. Marys, 7 p.m. Sept. 25 — vs. Nodaway Valley (Homecoming), 7 p.m. Oct. 2 — at Bedford, 7 p.m. Oct. 9 — vs. Earlham (Senior night), 7 p.m. Oct. 16 — Pleasantville, 7 p.m. Oct. 23 — at Southeast Warren, 7 p.m.
Members of the 2015 Mount Ayr cross country team are front row, from left: Breanne Haley, MaiLynn Taylor, Cassie Brand, Caylie Hickman, Gabby Hunke and Paige Lynch. Middle row, from left: Chania Vos, Maddie Mobley, Ica Hauge, head coach Deb Larsen, Ethan McGill, Megan Reasoner and Sara Winemiller. Back row, from left: Chase Smith, Mitchell Jennett, Will Hunt, Logan Eaton, Heath Andresen, Will Young and Connor Eaton. Not pictured: Megan Warin.
MOUNT AYR VOLLEYBALL Coach: Tori Braby, third year; assisted by John Larsen. Last year: 18-14 overall, placed second in Pride of Iowa Conference Tournament. Seniors lost: Allie Shields (157 kills, 94 percent serving, 54 blocks). Returning letterwinners: Kirsten Dolecheck, Sr., outside hitter (91 kills); Kelcie Shields, Jr., middle hitter (370 kills, 33 aces, first-team all-conference); Tessa Shields, Jr., outside hitter (48 aces, 82 kills); Macy Larsen, Jr., setter (296 assists, second-team all-conference); Blair Glendenning, Jr., libero (595 digs, which led Class 1A); Alyssa Johnson, So., setter (293 assists, 172 digs, 31 blocks); Sadie Frost, Jr., middle hitter (171 digs, 70 kills). New prospects: Keirston Klommhaus, Fr, middle hitter; Alex Booth, So., setter. Conference prediction: “We will be a top contender this year for winning the conference with Bedford and Nodaway Valley, I believe,” Braby said. “I am returning a complete squad this season that is pumped and ready to play volleyball. I have a few younger kids that are going to give them a run for their money on the floor, as well.”
Aug. 27 — at Central Decatur (vs. Bedford, Central Decatur), 5:30 p.m. Sept. 1 — at Southeast Warren (vs. Ankeny Christian, SE Warren), 6 p.m. Sept. 8 — at Southwest Valley, 6 p.m. Sept. 10 — vs. Wayne, 6 p.m. Sept. 14 — vs. Interstate 35 and Pleasantville, 5 p.m. Sept. 17 — at Des Moines Christian Tournament, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 19 — at East Union Tournament, 9 a.m.
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Members of the 2015 Southwest Valley football team are front row, from left: Cody McMann, Brett Schafroth, Jerad Shires, Joey Kernan, Tony Klocke, Hayden Bayles, Colby Cooper, Tyler Means, Preston Fleharty, Tanner Dixon, Chance Cobb and Jace Peterson. Second row, from left: Austin Pelligrini, Justice Myers, Trenton Drake, Scott Palmer, James Lamgo, Logan Calkins, Taylor Kuhn, Addison Bull, Merik Gaule, Evan Davis and Grant Maurer. Third row, from left: Aiden Gaule, Aaron Armstrong, Teagan Lundquist, Kyle Casagrande, Collin Gregory, Scotty Adcock, Brandon Kammerer, Connor Shipley, Jacob Webb, Hunter Poston and Cory Steinbach. Fourth row, from left: Assistant coach Lee Jay Cobb, Dalton Whitcher, Dani Whitcher, Evan Skelton, Caleb Solari, Trey Erickson, Anthony Bynum, Bryson Rhamey and head coach Bob Casagrande. Fifth row, from left: Managers Kendra Top, Diana Berggren, Sydney Dimmler, Carly Nicholson and Chloe Casagrande. Not pictured: Dustin Lund.
Young Timberwolves look for improvement By SCOTT VICKER
CNA sports editor • svicker@ crestonnews.com
CORNING — Southwest Valley went through some growing pains during head coach Bob Casagrande’s first season at the helm in 2014. The Timberwolves had several freshmen receive significant playing time and suffered through some key injuries on their way to a 1-8 season while playing in Class 1A District 8. Those freshman have turned into sophomores and have shown growth since last season. “When you watch these kids grow, from freshmen to sophomores there’s a lot bigger change than junior to senior,” Casagrande said. “We had a lot of freshmen, five or six, that started for us last year. Casagrande
The way these guys changed, I think will make a big difference for us this year.” Chance Cobb returns for his second season as starting quarterback as a sophomore after completing 48 percent of his passes for 538 yards and five touchdowns a year ago. “He put on a lot of muscle over the offseason, worked really hard,” Casagrande said. “He’s throwing the ball really well, reading keys like he’s supposed to.” The Timberwolves will need to replace the graduated duo of Gunnar McCuen and Tyler Bissell at running back, who combined for 1,057 yards and eight touchdowns last year. Filling that gap will be a young stable of runners that includes Jerad Shires, Aaron Armstrong, Brett Schafroth and Aiden Gaule, providing more depth at that position than the Timberwolves had last year. Casagrande sees promise in his
receiving corps this year. “Our receivers seem to have a lot of speed and they’re able to catch the ball,” he said. “We’ve got some real good size with Tony Klocke, Grant Maurer and Joey Kernan. Hunter Poston is a freshman. He’s very physical for a young guy.” Sliding into the slot will be Addison Bull and Jace Peterson. The line will be compiled of mostly juniors. Scott Palmer and Hayden Bayles lead that group, with Merik Gaule and Tyler Means also playing important roles on the line for the Timberwolves. “Scott Palmer really stood out last night (in the scrimmage) on both sides of the ball,” Casagrande said. “Hayden Bayles is a leader. Merik Gaule is probably the best tackler on the team.” Defensively, the Timberwolves have changed things up a bit to take advantage of the number of smaller, quick players they have.
Southwest Valley football schedule Aug. 28 — at Clarinda Academy Sept. 4 — vs. Bedford Sept. 11 — at Panorama Sept. 18 — vs. Underwood Sept. 25 — at Woodward-Granger Defensive ends Klocke and Trenton Drake, both around 6-4 with long arms, will be able to contain things out wide, allowing the team’s linebackers to patrol the middle of the field. Klocke’s leadership on both sides of the ball will be valuable for the Timberwolves. He’s the team’s top returning tackler, having collected 62 total tackles last year, including five solo stops for loss. Petersen, Bull, Taylor Kuhn and Colby Cooper have experience in the defensive backfield and will be relied on heavily this year despite their youth.
Oct. 2 — vs. Central Decatur Oct. 9 — at Van Meter Oct. 16 — vs. Des Moines Christian Oct. 23 — at Interstate 35
“We’ve got some returning guys there,” Casagrande said. “They’re still young, but a lot of them got some playing time last year that I think is going to help them this year.” Casagrande expects Panorama, Van Meter, Des Moines Christian and Woodward-Granger to be strong within the district this year. “I’m hopeful we’ll be somewhere in that middle,” he said. “I think we’ll compete better this year and hopefully beat some teams we just missed out on last year.”
Bladt second among victory leaders Harlan coach Curt Bladt ranks second all time among all-time victory leaders in Iowa high school football. St. Edmond coach Dick Tighe, who also coached Webster City for several years, leads the list with 425 victories. Bladt is tied for second at 385 with Ankeny Centennial coach Jerry Pezzetti. Retired Creston/O-M coach Dick Bergstrom is tied for 40th all-time with Steve Ehret of North Mahaska with 204 victories. Longtime Bedford Bergstrom
co-coaches Bob McCoy and Max Dougherty are 31st and 32nd, respectively, at 227 and 225 victories. The late Bob Daut compiled 200 wins at Nodaway Valley and Greenfield to tie for 47th place. The top five and coaches with southwest Iowa ties (* - inactive): 1. 425 — Dick Tighe, St. Edmond, Webster City 2. (tie) 385 — Curt Bladt, Harlan 2. (tie) 385 — Jerry Pezzetti, Ankeny Centennial 4. 344 — *Pat Mitchell, Cedar Falls 5. 339 — *Duane Twait, Emmetsburg
18. 266 — Jerry Staton, Albia 24. 235 — *Floyd Forman, IKM/Manning 31. 227 — *Bob McCoy, Bedford 32. 225 — *Max Dougherty, Bedford 40. (tie) 204 — Steve Ehret, North Mahaska 40. (tie) 204 — *Dick Bergstrom, Creston 42. (tie) 203 — *Bob Younger, Atlantic 42. (tie) *Lee Crawford, WDM Valley 47. (tie) 200 — *Dean Nelson, Monticello 47. (tie) 200 — *Bob Daut, Nodaway Valley
52. (tie) 190 — *John Danks, Pleasantville 52. (tie) 190 — *Bill Nelson, West Burlington-Notre Dame 55. 187 — *Ron Peck, Adair-Casey 68. (tie) 173 — *Bob Weber, Hamburg 68. (tie) 173 *Gaylord Schelling, Atlantic 86. 164 — *Jim Kloewer, Stuart-Menlo 87. 163 — *Dave Carper, Clarinda 90. (tie) 161 — *Mark Guenther, Denver 90. (tie) 161 — *Eugene Carey, Le Mars 90. (tie) 161 — *Russ Kraai, Holstein 90. (tie) 161 — *Larry Brown, Iowa City 90. (tie) 161 — *Dave Still, Mount Ayr
Preseason football rankings The Des Moines Register released its preseason football rankings Sunday. Lenox, one of three ranked teams from Eight-Man District 8, is listed eighth. Fremont-Mills is No. 5 and Stanton is 10th. Three Creston/O-M opponents are ranked in 3A including season opening opponent Norwalk ((third). Dallas Center-Grimes is No. 4 and Harlan is sixth. Also, on the 2015 American Family Insurance All-USA Iowa preseason football team, Spencer Brown of Lenox is on the first team defensive line. Garrett Gibson of
Dallas Center-Grimes is on the second-team offensive line and Norwalk’s Sonny Onken is on the second-team defensive line. DCG’s Austin Kloewer, who also plays quarterback, is listed on the second-team defense in the secondary. Class 4A — 1. WDM Valley; 2. Cedar Falls; 3. Ames; 4. Bettendorf; 5. WDM Dowling Catholic; 6. Cedar Rapids Washington; 7. Fort Dodge; 8. Waukee; 9. Cedar Rapids Kennedy; 10. Urbandale. Class 3A — 1. Pella; 2. West Delaware; 3. Norwalk; 4. Dallas Center-Grimes; 5. Web-
ster City; 6. Harlan; 7. Waverly-Shell Rock; 8. Cedar Rapids Xavier; 9. Solon; 10. Sioux City Heelan. Class 2A — 1. Albia; 2. North Fayette Valley; 3. Beckman (Dyersville); 4. South Tama; 5. Spirit Lake; 6. Clear Lake; 7. Hampton-Dumont; 8. West Burlington Notre Dame; 9. Mediapolis; 10. Aplington-Parkersburg. Class 1A — 1. Iowa City Regina; 2. West Lyon; 3. Fort Dodge St. Edmond; 4. Madrid; 5. Pella Christian; 6. West Branch; 7. South Winneshiek; 8. Hinton; 9. South Central
Calhoun; 10. Panorama. Class A — 1. Gladbrook-Reinbeck; 2. Pekin (Packwood); 3. AGWSR (Ackley); 4. Logan-Magnolia; 5. Audubon; 6. BGM (Brooklyn); 7. Montezuma; 8. Wapsie Valley (Fairbank); 9. Akron-Westfield; 10. Denver. Eight-Player — 1. Don Bosco (Gilbertville); 2. Central (Elkader); 3. West Bend-Mallard; 4. Glidden-Ralston; 5. Fremont-Mills (Tabor); 6. HLV (Victor); 7. Newell-Fonda; 8. Lenox; 9. Northwood-Kensett; 10. Stanton.
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Southwest Valley volleyball SOUTHWEST VALLEY VOLLEYBALL Coach: Lindsay Wetzel, 10th year. Last year: 15-12 overall, 4-1 in Pride of Iowa Conference. Seniors lost: Marie Palmer, Kim Hults, Janelle Gibler, Lexi Bronner, Allie Bronner, Nichole Bashor, Jade Petersen, Kelsey Means. Returning letterwinners: Taylor Damewood, Sr., setter (596 assists, 28 aces); Danica Sunderman, Jr., middle hitter (65 kills, 24 aces); Katie Taylor, Jr., DS (89 digs). New prospects: Molly Oglesbee, Shelby Nelson, Jacy Schafer, Kiara Roberts, Jennifer King, Shanna Saunders, Erin Fleharty, Abby Fleharty, Krista Pearson, MaKayla McMann, Kennedy Moore, Kylie McBride, Morgan Shuey, Hailey Thomas, Maddi Ballard and Alaina Currin. Conference prediction: “I think Bedford and Nodaway Valley will be at the top of the conference,” Wetzel said. “They both have a good, strong core group returning and will be tough opponents. We are definitely going through a rebuilding period and will probably struggle in the beginning of the season to get team chemistry going and everyone getting comfortable with their positions and roles on the team.”
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Members of the 2015 Southwest Valley volleyball team are front row, from left: Katie Taylor, MaKayla McMann, Taylor Damewood and Shelby Nelson. Middle row, from left: Jennifer King, Maddi Ballard, Alaina Currin, Kylie McBride, Kiara Roberts, Kennedy Moore and Krista Pearson. Back row, from left: Assistant coach Lisa Vanderhoof, Molly Oglesbee, Erin Fleharty, Jacy Schafer, Abby Fleharty, Danica Sunderman, Shanna Saunders and head coach Lindsay Wetzel. Not pictured: Morgan Shuey and Hailey Thomas.
Sept. 1 — at Central Decatur, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3 — at East Mills, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8 — vs. Mount Ayr, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10 — vs. MartensdaleSt. Marys, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 — at Shenandoah Tournament, 8:30 a.m. Sept. 15 — at Lenox, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21 — vs. Stanton, 7 p.m. Sept. 22 — vs. Nodaway Valley, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 — Southwest Valley Tournament, 9 a.m. Sept. 29 — at East Union, 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 6 — vs. Bedford, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 — at Mount Ayr Triangular (vs. Mount Ayr, Clarinda), 5:30 p.m. Oct. 12 — at Pride of Iowa Conference Tournament, 6 p.m. Oct. 13 — at Pride of Iowa Conference Tournament, 6 p.m. Oct. 15 — at Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson (vs. Thomas Jefferson, Shenandoah), 4:30 p.m. Oct. 20 — Regionals Oct. 27 — Regionals Oct. 30 — Regionals Nov. 4 — Regional final
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Members of the 2015 Southwest Valley boys cross country team are front row, from left: Collin Williams, Wyatt McAlpin, Dalton Davis, Trevor Holbrook and Jacob Kinyon. Back row, from left: Daniel Kinyon, Phillip Currin, Connor Haggerty and Mike McCormick. Not pictured: Head coach Sandy Winter.
SOUTHWEST VALLEY CROSS COUNTRY Coach: Sandy Winter, assisted by Jason Hults. Last year: Girls finished third in the Pride of Iowa Conference, boys finished fifth. Seniors lost: Aunica Harvey, Darien Keefe, Lane Peterson and Trevor Sorenson. Returning letterwinners: Kendra Top, Sr.; Elizabeth Herzberg, Sr.; Chloe Keefe, Jr.; Elizabeth Fuller, Jr.; Diana Berggren, Jr.; Payton Thomas, So.; Oakley Goodvin, So.; Wyatt McAlpin, Jr.; Mike McCormick, Sr.; Connor Haggerty, Jr.; Jacob Kinyon, Jr.; Dalton Davis, Jr. New prospects: Trevor Holbrook, Sr.; Collin Williams, So.; Daniel Kinyon, Fr.; Phillip Currin, So.; Kaitlyn Schad, So.; Miah Hummel, So.; Brittany Schad, Fr.; Kaitlyn Richey, Fr.; Maslyn Hummel, Fr.; Kaylee Jacobs, Fr. Conference prediction: “Nodaway Valley will be tough as usual,” Winter said. “Our team is young, but they are a bunch of hard-working runners. The future is exciting.”
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Members of the 2015 Southwest Valley girls cross country team are front row, from left: Renee Williams, Kendra Top, Elizabeth Herzberg and manager Kelsey Steinbach. Middle row, from left: Diana Berggren, Kaitlyn Schad, Oakley Goodvin and Kaitlyn Richey. Back row, from left: Brittany Schad, Maslyn Hummel, Miah Hummel, Elizabeth Fuller, Chloe Keefe and Kaylee Jacobs. Not pictured: Payton Thomas and head coach Sandy Winter.
SWV cross country schedule Aug. 27 — at Guthrie Center, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 8 — at Clarinda, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 14 — at Red Oak, 5 p.m. Sept. 17 — SWV Invite, 5 p.m. Sept. 22 — at Creston, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 29 — at Clarke, 5 p.m. Oct. 1 — at Shenandoah, 4 p.m. Oct. 5 — at Nodaway Valley, 5 p.m. Oct. 13 — Pride of Iowa Conference Meet (Corning), 4:30 p.m. Oct. 15 — at Mount Ayr, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 22 — at State Qualifying Meet (TBA) Oct. 31 — at State Cross Country Meet (Fort Dodge)
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New-look Wolverines seek return to playoffs By SCOTT VICKER
CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com
GREENFIELD — Nodaway Valley suffered several injuries early last year, and despite playing strong football at the end of the year, couldn’t overcome a slow start to the season to make it to the playoffs. Head coach Steve Shantz hopes his team, still facing a lack of depth, can avoid the same fate this year in Class A District 8. The Wolverines feature an experienced backfield on offense that will play an important role in the team’s success. Jackson Lamb returns for his third year as starting quarterback after passing for 1,095 yards and 13 touchdowns last year. “Jackson, he’s a competitor. It doesn’t matter what sport. He’s all-state golf and basketball. Football he’s allstate. He’s a real competitor,” Shantz said. “He’s a good leader and hopefully we get everything out of him that we’re Shantz expecting out of him.” Senior running back Brennen Weiland rushed for 1,178 yards and 10 touchdowns in
just seven games a year ago. Junior Josh Allsup added 235 yards and four touchdowns, serving mostly as a lead blocker. Sophomore Thomas Britten could take on more carries this year. “We do have a good, solid group of backs,” Shantz said. “We’ve got three backs we can play.” Jared Corder will be the top receiving threat this year for Nodaway Valley after catching 13 passes for 167 yards and one touchdown last year. Beau Weinheimer and Dylan Cornelison are both out for the first time in several years and will see time at receiver. One area the Wolverines can’t afford an injury is on the offensive line. Shantz said currently, he only has five players who are varsity ready. Wes Davis will be a threeyear starter at center and Ryan Baudler provides the Wolverines offensive line with another big blocker. Seniors Sam Marnin and Ryan Jensen are undersized as linemen, but have good technique and know where to be on the field. Sophomore Max Kuhns saw some playing time last year and will fill a larger role this year. Nodaway Valley will feature a new look on offense this year, as former West Central Valley head coach Tony Hooper steps in as offensive coordinator. “We’ve been an I team in the past. Now we’re going
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Members of the 2015 Nodaway Valley football team are front row, from left: Jared Corder, Ryan Baudler, Jackson Lamb, Ryan Jensen, Sam Marnin, Wes Davis, Dylan Cornelison, Brennen Weiland and Josh Allsup. Middle row, from left: Manager Christina Wilson, manager Josee Herrmann, Tyler Westphal (no longer on team), Colton Gross, Colton Newbury, Trevor Flettre, Beau Weinheimer, Tanner Ellis, Thomas Britten, Mason Shoemaker, manager Cody Jacobson and manager Keeley Shantz. Back row, from left: Gabe Holder, Aryll Shantz, Koy Brandt, Mitchel Schaefer, Max Kuhns, Brady Hilpipre, Spencer Lamb, Cole Shike and Brody Erlandson. Back row, from left: Assistant coach Tony Hooper, assistant coach Kevin Hall, head coach Steve Shantz, trainer Ray Stewart and assistant coach Allen Marnin.
to be a pistol team,” Shantz said. “We’ll run a lot of jettype action. I wouldn’t say it’s wing-T, but it’s a lot of deception. We’re going to run a lot of three-receiver sets.” Defensively, the Wolverines are thin on the line and will need new players to emerge in order to spell Davis and Baudler throughout the season. The secondary returns Corder and all-stater Lamb, with Weinheimer and Cornel-
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ison stepping in, as well. The linebacking crew, led by Allsup and Jensen, will be the strength of the defense. Weiland and Cornelison will see time at linebacker, with Britten also figuring into the mix. “They’re going to have to perform,” Shantz said. “If those big kids (up front) can take up blockers, I think we’re going to get some good things out of those linebackers.”
Nodaway Valley football schedule Aug. 28 — at Central Decatur (at Graceland University), 7 p.m. Sept. 4 — vs. West Central Valley (Coach Daut Kickoff Classic), 7 p.m. Sept. 11 — at Earlham, 7 p.m. Sept. 18 — vs. Pleasantville, 7 p.m. Sept. 25 — at Mount Ayr (Battle for the Rock IV), 7 p.m. Oct. 2 — vs. Clarinda Academy, 7 p.m. Oct. 9 — at Martensdale-St. Marys, 7 p.m. Oct. 16 — vs. Southeast Warren, 7 p.m. Oct. 23 — vs. Bedford, 7 p.m.
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Members of the 2015 Nodaway Valley volleyball team are front row, from left: Sydney McElfish, Akayla Christensen, Mackenzie Meisenheimer, Kenna Lundy, Emily Schildberg and Jessica Nelson. Middle row, from left: Kalyn Young, Riley Lonsdale, Josie Clarke, Sadie Marnin, Paige McElfish and Jodi Baudler. Back row, from left: Assistant coach Talli Ramey, head coach Hannah West and assistant coach Tina Phillippi.
NODAWAY VALLEY VOLLEYBALL Coach: Hannah West, third year. Last year: 19-11 overall, 9-2 in Pride of Iowa Conference, POI Tournament champions. Seniors lost: Sidney Hohertz, outside hitter (192 kills, 87 percent serving, 147 digs); Katy Ehrsam, libero (93 percent serving, 316 digs); Corrine Jones, setter (94 percent serving, 250 assists); Josie Carter, setter (90 percent serving, 296 assists). Returning letterwinners: Emily Schildberg, Sr., middle blocker (77 blocks); Mackenzie Meisenheimer, Sr., middle blocker (46 blocks); Kenna Lundy, Sr., setter (48 assists, 31 blocks); Jessica Nelson, Sr., right side hitter (80 kills, 32 blocks); Paige McElfish, Jr., outside hitter (119 kills, 91 percent serving, 181 digs); Josie Clarke, Jr., right side hitter. New prospects: Sadie Marnin, So., outside hitter. Conference prediction: “We have a lot of returning players that will bring experience to the court this year,” West said. “We should be very competitive in the conference again this season. I hope to be in the race for the conference title.”
Nodaway Valley volleyball schedule Aug. 25 — at Dallas Center-Grimes Tournament, 4:30 p.m. Aug. 27 — vs. Winterset, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1 — at Martensdale-St. Marys, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8 — vs. Bedford, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14 — at Earlham, 7 p.m. Sept. 15 — vs. East Union, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 — at Carroll Invitational, 9 a.m. Sept. 22 — at Southwest Valley, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 26 — at Southwest Valley Tournament, 9 a.m. Sept. 29 — vs. Mount Ayr, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1 — at Pleasantville, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 — at Lenox, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12 — Pride of Iowa Conference Tournament, 6 p.m. Oct. 13 — Pride of Iowa Conference Tournament, 6 p.m. Oct. 20 — Regionals Oct. 27 — Regionals Oct. 30 — Regionals Nov. 4 — Regional final
Members of the 2015 Nodaway Valley cross country team are front row, from left: Stormy France, Destiny Scar and KateLynn Scar. Middle row, from left: Austin Lundy, Dustin Finck, Matthew Dickinson, Brycen Wallace, Skyler Rawlings, Muhammad Afif Siduppa and volunteer assistant coach Phyllis Eshelman. Back row, from left: Assistant coach David Swanson, Joel Blazek, Zach Van Horn, Dallas Kreager, Noah Cooper, Nate Venteicher, Shane Breheny, Brayten Funke, Heath Downing and head coach Darrell Burmeister. Not pictured: Cheyenne Wenstad, Jesse Johnson, Daniel Jorgensen and volunteer assistant coach Alyse Dreher.
NODAWAY VALLEY CROSS COUNTRY Coach: Darrell Burmeister, 20th year (38th overall at NV). Last year: Undefeated in 10 regular season meets, POI champion, fourth at state with 103 points (23 from first). Shane Breheny all-state (seventh). Destiny Scar lone girl, POI runner-up, eighth in the state as a sophomore, injured at end of season. Seniors lost: None. Returning letterwinners: BOYS: Noah Cooper, Sr.; Heath Downing, Sr.; Zach Van Horn, Sr.; Nate Venteicher, Sr.; Shane Breheny, Jr.; Matthew Dickinson, Jr.; Dakota Ernst, Jr.; Brayten Funke, Jr.; Dallas Kreager, Jr.; Dustin Finck, So.; Austin Lundy, So.; Skyler Rawlings, So.; Brycen Wallace, So. GIRLS: Destiny Scar, Sr. New prospects: BOYS: Muhammad Afif Siduppa, Sr. (foreign exchange student of Indonesia); Joel Blazek, Fr.; Jesse Johnson, Fr.; Dan Jorgensen, Fr. GIRLS: Cheyenne Wenstad, Jr.; Stormy France, Fr.; KateLynn Scar, Fr. Conference prediction: “Nodaway Valley boys are ranked No. 1 in the state and individuals are ranked 3, 16, 24, 28. I-35 is the girls team favorite.”
Nodaway Valley cross country schedule Sept. 3 — at West Central Valley, 5 p.m. Sept. 8 — at Winterset, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 14 — at Ballard, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 17 — at Panorama, 5 p.m. Sept. 22 — at Creston, 4 p.m. Sept. 24 — at Audubon, 5 p.m. Sept. 28 — at Orient-Macksburg, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 1 — at West Central Valley, 5 p.m.
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Oct. 5 — Nodaway Valley Invite, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 13 — at Pride of Iowa Conference Meet (Corning), 5 p.m. Oct. 15 — at Mount Ayr, 5 p.m. Oct. 22 — at State Qualifying Meet (TBA) Oct. 31 — at State Cross Country Meet (Fort Dodge)
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Tigers look to contend again in District 8 By LARRY PETERSON CNA sports writer • lpeterson@crestonnews.com
LENOX — The Lenox Tigers appear poised to contend with defending champion Fremont-Mills in Eight Man District 8 this season. The Tigers are coming off a 7-3 season, losing to Coon Rapids-Bayard in the 2014 playoffs after going 7-2 (5-2 district) in the regular season. Graduation losses include running backs Dustyn Rauch and Caleb Lange and linemen Dusten Reed, Mike Briggs and Frank Hoffman, who also played some fullback. Lange, who formed bookend defensive ends with returning senior Spencer Brown, broke his wrist late in the season and was unavailable for the playoffs. Brown, 6-foot-8 and 240 pounds, is the headline returnee as a tight end and defensive end, but will not be medically cleared to compete until Sept. 1 as he recovers from knee surgery. He is expected to miss the Aug. 28 season opener against East Union. Brown has been a hardluck athlete over the last eight months, having suffered a broken fibula on his right leg during the basketball season, followed by surgery on his left knee in May. “Spencer has been cleared to jog, he’s been lifting, and doing some straightforward
drills without any cutting,” coach Allen Dukes s a i d . “He’s getting along well and Dukes just waiting to be cleared by the doctors.” Brown was the team’s leading receiver last year with 36 catches for 586 yards and 10 touchdowns. Defensively he had 38 solo tackles, 49 assisted tackles (ranking only behind returning senior Josh Mitchell) with 12 solo sacks. “I suspect we’ll see teams double Spencer a lot,” Dukes said, “with one underneath and one over the top. Our other end and backs will have to come through if they’re playing six on seven.” Guiding the offense again will be senior quarterback Carson Cline, who passed for 1,093 yards and 18 TDs last year. Cline also rushed for 153 yards, including a 41yard scoring romp. “He’s throwing better now than a year ago and making really good reads,” Dukes said. “His speed is deceiving. He has game speed.” Stepping in at tailback with both running and pass catching ability is junior Jared Hensley. When Rauch was injured last year, Hens-
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Members of the 2015 Lenox football team are, kneeling from left in front, Tyler Brokaw, Josh Mitchell, Carson Cline, Jared Hensley, Colby Lange, Dawson Tullberg, Dillon Bennett, Carter Still, Reggie Morehouse and Frank Cruz. Second row, Assistant coach Tom Christensen, David Cortez, Colton Hogan, Aaron Schmitz, Chris Kingery, Brylee Van Gelder, Cameron Nelson, Troy Brown, Edwin Moreno, Dillon Mendez, assistant coach Lynn Christensen and head coach Allen Dukes. Third row, assistant coach Matt Malausky, Noah Standley, Kyler Christensen, Brenden Christensen, Derek Venteicher, Leevi Marshall, Spencer Brown, Sam Donaldson, Trey Whipple, Cauy Miller and assistant coach Todd Parrish. Not pictured, Jordan David, Zach Marxen and Nate Briggs.
ley stepped in and ran for 318 yards. He also ranked second to Brown with 10 catches for 157 yards. Sophomore Sam Donaldson, 6-0 and 190 pounds, takes over at fullback. Dawson Tullberg, a 6-0 junior, plays the opposite end of Brown, with Dillon Bennett also in the mix. “Dawson has gotten stronger and he’s one of the fastest kids on the team with good hands,” said Dukes, assisted again by Lynn Christensen and Todd Parrish on offense and defensive coordinator Tom Christensen. The lone returning offensive lineman is guard Leevi
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Marshall (5-11, 246). He will likely be joined by Jordan David or Tyler Brokaw at guard and center Derek Venteicher. “We have a lot of weapons,” Dukes said, “as long as our line play comes along.” Marshall, Donaldson and either Brokaw or Brown will be up front on defense, with Mitchell (107 total tackles) and Hensley at linebacker. The secondary could include Tullberg, Bennett and Cline. Backup quarterback Colton Hogan, Chris Kingery, Jordan David and Venteicher could all see some time on defense.
“We have a lot of versatile kids we can move around, and we actually have more overall team speed than the last three years,” Dukes said. “We are shaping up pretty good.”
Fremont-Mills, Lenox and Stanton are expected to be the top district contenders, with several teams likely in the hunt for the third and fourth playoff spots, Dukes said.
Lenox football schedule Aug. 28 — at East Union (changed), 7 p.m. Sept. 4 — at Mormon Trail, Garden Grove, 7 p.m. Sept. 11 — at Essex, 7 p.m. Sept. 18 — vs. Sidney, 7 p.m. Sept. 25 — at Nishnabotna, 7 p.m. Oct. 2 — vs. East Mills, 7 p.m. Oct. 9 — at Fremont-Mills (Tabor), 7 p.m. Oct. 16 — vs. Stanton, 7 p.m. Oct. 23 — vs. CAM, 7 p.m.
Lenox cross country
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Members of the Lenox volleyball team are, from left in front, Brianna Zaragoza, Makinna Fitzgerald, Mike Weaver, Bethany Christensen, Hannah Mitchell and Allie Cline. Second row, Halee Wallace, Gabrielle Hogue, Emily Adams, Kristen Brown, Morgan Parrish, Brooke Henrichs and Ashton Larson. Third row, assistant coach Misha Curtis, Katelyn Contributed photo by MANDY STOAKS Belding, Lidia Moreno, Morgan Johnston, Hannah Davis, Jacy Stoaks, Shelby O’Dazier, Members of the Lenox cross country team are, from left in front, Hannah Brown, Mika Brooke Miller, Shantelle Brown and head coach Sara Dukes. Not pictured, volunteers Ricks, Rebekah Kroese, Shantelle Brown and Daisey Valenzuela. Back row, Will Green, Chris Christensen and Anna Guant. Keaton Gay, Allen Hoffman, Jacob Bolinger, Trenton Barnett and Frank Cruz. Not pictured, coach Tom Smith.
Lenox volleyball schedule Sept. 1 — at Interstate 35 Triangular (vs. I-35, Winterset) Sept. 3 — vs. Martensdale-St. Marys Sept. 8 — at East Union, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 — at Shenandoah Tournament, 8:30 a.m. Sept. 15 — vs. Southwest Valley, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17 — vs. Earlham, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 — at Mount Ayr, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 — at South Page Triangular, 5 p.m. Sept. 26 — at Southwest Valley Tournament, 9 a.m. Sept. 29 — at Bedford, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1 — vs. Central Decatur, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 — vs. Nodaway Valley, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 — at Orient-Macksburg, 6:45 p.m. Oct. 12 — at Pride of Iowa Conference Tournament, 6 p.m. Oct. 13 — at Pride of Iowa Conference Tournament, 6 p.m. Oct. 20 — Regionals Oct. 27 — Regionals Oct. 30 — Regionals Nov. 4 — Regional final
Lenox cross country schedule Aug. 27 — at Guthrie Center, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 3 — at Wayne, 5 p.m. Sept. 8 — at Clarinda, 5 p.m. Sept. 17 — at Southwest Valley, 5 p.m. Sept. 22 — at Creston, 4 p.m. Sept. 29 — at Clarke, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 5 — at Nodaway Valley, 4:30 p.m.
Oct. 8 — at Atlantic, 5 p.m. Oct. 13 — at Southwest Valley, 5 p.m. Oct. 15 — at Mount Ayr, 5 p.m. Oct. 22 — at State Qualifying Meet (TBA) Oct. 31 — at State Cross Country Meet (Fort Dodge)
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Eagles ready to continue progressing By SCOTT VICKER
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AFTON — The East Union football team took a step forward last year, qualifying for the playoffs in Eight-Man and finishing 5-5 after a first-round loss to eventual state finalist Fremont-Mills. In the second season under co-coaches James Hardy and Craig Ditzler, the Eagles believe they the pieces to take another step forward this season. “There’s always anticipation of improvement, especially from the coaching staff,” Hardy said. “I think the kids know the possibilities of the talent for what we have coming back. We have Hardy some positions we need to fill from last year. We know that’s key to our success so we can get back to the playoffs and take it beyond the first round.” The Eagles return a solid nucleus of seniors Mike Ward, Tyler Kelley and Kyle Seales, who will play important roles for the Eagles on both sides of the ball. Ward led the Eagles with 1,136 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns on 190 carries last year. Kelley (center)
and Seales (guard) helped pave the way for Ward on the offensive line. Defensively, the three seniors were the top tacklers for the Eagles a year ago, led by Ward’s 87.5 total tackles. They combined for 17 solo sacks, led by Seales’ eight solo sacks. One of the biggest holes East Union needs to fill is at the quarterback position and replacing the 1,624 total yards and 27 touchdowns Cole Campbell accounted for last year. Battling at the quarterback position this year are junior Ryan Collins and sophomore Sanden Cheers. “Both are well over 6-0, good vision, run well and pass well,” Hardy said. “We haven’t made a decision on that yet and it might be a situation where we go with two quarterbacks and put them in the ballgame at different times. Both of them will be able to manage the game for us at any given point.” At end, starter Mason Gossman returns, as does Gabe Nixon, who split time at the position last year. Bobby Hepner could also see some time at end. Both Nixon and Gossman provide the Eagles with big, fast targets on the outside. Kessler Tomas and Brayden Martinez are both vying for playing time on the offensive and defensive lines for the Eagles. “Defensive side of the ball is extremely import-
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Members of the 2015 East Union football team are, from left in front, Kyle Seales, Mike Ward, Bobby Hepner, Brandon Lee, Tyler Kelley and Clayton Miller. Second row: Kessler Tomas, Cole Oliver, Alex Davis, Blake Stonehocker, Gabe Nixon, Ryan Collins and Mason Gossman. Third row: Harley Baumfalk, Jared Arends, Chris Case, Levi Parrott, Beau Boswell, Kole Seales, Alex Brown. Fourth row: Gavin Kline, Brayden Martinez, Tate Kerrigan, Matthew Wittstock, Garrett Skarda and Colton Abell. Fifth row: Caleb Keller, Joshua Hardy, Colton Mitchell, Brody Grandfield, Lane Ripperger, Dillon Weis and Matt McGuire. Back row, Co-head coach Craig Ditzler, assistant coach David Denton and co-head coach James Hardy. Not pictured: Sanden Cheers and Trevor Jones.
ant,” Hardy said. “That’s a piece of it we know we want to continue to improve on.” Outside linebacker, in particular, has seen a competitive battle during practices so far for the Eagles. Nixon, Collins and Hepner have all shown promise and all look to receive playing time. One of the things Hardy has been most impressed with so far during practices
East Union cross country
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Members of the 2015 East Union cross country team are front row, from left: Kacie Ripperger, Allison Hadley and Marissa Walter. Back row, from left: Jacob Walter, Jena Proffitt, Emma Harper and Casey Walter. Not pictured: Kendra Kirkland and head coach Rich Bryson.
EAST UNION CROSS COUNTRY Coach: Rich Bryson, third year. Seniors lost: Hannah Bartlet, Elijah Weinemann, Colt Rogness. Returning letterwinners: Emma Harper, Jr. (two-time state qualifier); Allison Hadley, Jr.; Jena Proffitt, Jr.; Kendra Kirkland, So.; Kaci Ripperger, Jr.; Casey Walter, Jr. New prospects: Marissa Walter, Jacob Walter. Conference prediction: “Nodaway Valley (boys) will again be at the top of the conference,” Bryson said. “For the girls, you would look at I-35 with several other teams challenging.”
East Union cross country schedule Aug. 27 — at Guthrie Center, 5 p.m. Sept. 3 — at Wayne, 5 p.m. Sept. 8 — at Winterset, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 17 — at Southwest Valley, 5 p.m. Sept. 22 — at Creston, 4 p.m. Sept. 28 — at Orient-Macksburg, 5 p.m. Oct. 1 — at Chariton, 5 p.m. Oct. 5 — at Nodaway Valley, 5 p.m. Oct. 13 — at Pride of Iowa Conference Meet (Corning), 4:30 p.m. Oct. 15 — at Mount Ayr, 5 p.m. Oct. 22 — at State Qualifying Meet (TBA) Oct. 31 — at State Cross Country Meet (Fort Dodge)
is how much the reserves have been pushing starters in practices. “I’ve seen kids come off the bench and play just as well as those kids out there starting on the field,” he said. “I think we’re seeing the competitiveness clear across the board, from the first level to the second level.” Continuing to develop that depth will be one of the biggest keys for East
Union as it progresses
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EU football schedule Aug. 28 — vs. Lenox, 7 p.m. (Game moved from Lenox) Sept. 4 — vs. Essex, 7 p.m. Sept. 11 — at Murray, 7 p.m. Sept. 18 — vs. Glidden-Ralston, 7 p.m.
Sept. 25 — at Ankeny Christian Academy, 7 p.m. Oct. 2 — at Charter Oak-Ute, 7 p.m. Oct. 9 — vs. Guthrie Center, 7 p.m. Oct. 16 — at Adair-Casey, 7 p.m. Oct. 23 — vs. Coon Rapids-Bayard, 7 p.m.
East Union volleyball
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Members of the 2015 East Union volleyball team are, from left in front, Kali Mertens, McKayle Dudney, Katlin Weinkoetz and Reagan Brown. Middle row, Cassidy Riley, Lauren Mitchell, Jaiden Stephens, Mara Weis, Olivia Eckels and Rylee Mitchell. Back row, Calli Gossman, Anna Collins, Rakenzy Pryor, Megan Mitchell and Kim Hagen. Not pictured, head coach Gail Thatcher and assistant coach Joey Fluckey.
EAST UNION VOLLEYBALL Coach: Gail Thatcher, 19 years. Last year: 5-21 overall. Seniors lost: Danielle Riley, Emily Eckels and Chay Blondowski. Returning letterwinners: Kali Mertens, Katlin Weinkoetz, Reagan Brown and McKayle Dudney. New prospects: Mara Weis.
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Mustangs poised for rebound in 2015 By LARRY PETERSON CNA sports writer • lpeterson@crestonnews.com
MURRAY — Murray’s young team managed one win last year against a Northeast Hamilton team that doesn’t even exist this season, starting a sharing agreement with nearby Webster City. But, evidence of the Mustangs’ resurgence in 2015 was already on display in the week zero opener on Friday, a 48-0 victory at home against Melcher-Dallas. Second-year coach Taylor Fulton said he thinks his squad can surprise some opponents with their improvement this season. “We’re still a pretty young team, with only three seniors,” Fulton said, “but we definitely have a lot more experience. T h o s e guys are sophom o r e s and ju- Fulton niors now. They’ve gotten stronger, they’re running faster and they’re more familiar with the system. The best thing is how they support each other.” Team speed was on display in the opener as Jack Jones finished with 152 yards rushing on 11 carries, while Dustin Teas carried
seven times for 93 yards. Both finished with three touchdowns. Jones also had two pass interceptions. Second-year quarterback Fisher Decker threw a touchdown pass to Hunter Paschke. Several players showed their versatility in the opener, as only 13 players were dressed because of injuries, missing practices and eligibility issues. Teas moved from end to running back, which may be a sustained move. Joshua Barber and Dylan Callstrom, both possible fullbacks, filled the guard positions. “I liked what I saw in the game, and the good thing is our depth will only get better as we start to get guys back,” Fulton said. Decker figures to lead this run-oriented attack in 2015, but he showed last year the capability of connecting through the air with 429 passing yards while splitting duty with senior Matt Barnes. Tight ends this year will be Bryce Keller, Jimmy Cook and Zane Hatfield. Quentin Siefkas is the center this year. Zane Black, coming back in a coupe of weeks from a broken ankle, and Levi Snyder, just working back into practice from a concussion, could play guard. But, it was apparent Friday that Barber and Callstrom can handle that duty as needed.
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Members of the 2015 Murray football team are front row, from left: Dylan Callstrom, Fisher Decker and Zane Hatfield. Second row: Zane Black, Josh Barber, Quentin Siefkas, Dustin Teas, Bryce Keller, Andrew Barber and Jack Jones. Third row: Gabe Gard, Tyler McMillen and Briar Bowers. Back row: Blake Siefkas, Wyatt Myers, Hunter Paschke, Kris Davis, Jimmy Cook and Josh Webb. Not pictured: Levi Snyder.
Murray’s defense got off to a great start Friday, holding Melcher-Dallas to 51 total yards. Callstrom and Kris Davis handled the defensive end positions. Keller is another candidate there when he returns. When Black returns, he’s slated for nose tackle duty, but freshman Wyatt Meyers filled in capably on Friday. In the team’s 3-4-1 defensive alignment, Barber, Hatfield, Jones and Decker all figure to handle linebacker positions, with Teas roaming the field at free safe-
ty. Last year Teas picked off three passes and Jones had two, which he already matched in the first game. Coon Rapids-Bayard lost top running back Zach Evans to a knee injury this year, but will be strong again. However, Fulton thinks fourth-ranked Glidden-Ralston is a state elite level team this year and will be the favorite in District 7. The Mustangs figure to be among several teams looking to lock up one of the four playoff positions after not contending a year ago. The district opener at home
Murray football schedule Aug. 21 — vs. Melcher-Dallas (W 48-0) Aug. 28 — vs. Mormon Trail, 7 p.m. Sept. 4 — at Wayne, 7 p.m. Sept. 11 — vs. East Union, 7 p.m. Sept. 18 — at Guthrie Center, 7 p.m. Sept. 25 — vs. Adair-Casey, 7 p.m. Oct. 2 — at Coon Rapids-Bayard, 7 p.m. Oct. 16 — vs. Glidden-Ralston, 7 p.m. Oct. 23 — at Ankeny Christian Academy (at Saydel), 7 p.m. Sept. 11 against East Union could carry big ramification toward the final standings. “I think the district is wide
open after Coon Rapids and Glidden,” Fulton said. “It should be a good race to see who takes those spots.”
Murray volleyball
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Members of the 2015 Murray volleyball team are front row, from left: Courtney Titus, Madison Gonseth, Shelby Myers and Jade Lecy. Second row: Scarlet Dustin, Victoria Palma, Katie Otto, Patricia Cena, Kayla Siefkas, Brandi Gilbert and Meghan Gould. Third row: Alyssa Martin, Shelby Mathes, Pantera Stowers, Zoie Lecy, Rebecca Decker, McKenna Skroh, Madison Newton and Sierra Mann. Fourth row: Leia Decker, Hailey Chew, Britta Callstrom, Breianna Klein, Kendra Boles, McKenzie Keller, Kelli Romero and assistant coach Kristin Flaherty. Fifth row: Head coach Jerry Shields.
MURRAY VOLLEYBALL Coach: Jerry Shields, 17th year; assisted by his youngest daughter Kristin Flaherty in her first year. Last year: 20-8 overall. Seniors lost: Hannah Barber, outside hitter (second-team all-state, 301 kills, 40 aces, 32 blocks, 141 digs); Chellsea Jones, back row (93 percent server, 112 digs); McKenzie Case, libero (95 percent server, 57 aces, 143 digs). Returning letterwinners: Jade Lecy, Sr., middle hitter (157 kills, 95 percent server, 75 blocks, first-team all-district); Madison Gonseth, Sr., middle hitter (119 kills, 40 aces, 60 blocks, second-team all-district); Shelby Myers, Sr., outside hitter (125 kills, 47 aces); Brandi Gilbert, Jr., setter (577 assists, first-team all-district). New prospects: Courtney Titus, Sr., outside hitter; Kayla Siefkas, Jr., outside hitter; Katie Otto, Jr., outside hitter; Tricia Cena, Jr., setter. Conference prediction: “West side of the conference should be between Murray, Iowa Christian Academy and Lamoni,” Shields said. “East side of the conference should be between Grand View Christian and Moravia.”
Murray volleyball schedule Sept. 3 — at Orient-Macksburg, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 8 — vs. Mormon Trail, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 10 — at Lamoni, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 15 — vs. Melcher-Dallas, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 17 — vs. Ankeny Christian Academy, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 22 — at Diagonal (vs. Diagonal, Melcher-Dallas), 5:30 p.m. Sept. 24 — vs. Iowa Christian Academy, 5:30 p.m.
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Senior Jenna Taylor (5-11) is not only an emotional leader on the court for the Panthers, but one of the forces at the net in the Hawkeye 10. She blasted 146 kills
(1.83 average) while hitting at a solid .312 efficiency last year, and totaled 42 blocks. Angela Sorensen (6-0) led the team with 66 blocks in the middle while hitting 83 kills. The front line gets a boost from
the younger grades this year. Powerful junior Hannah Hood (5-9), sophomores Cayla Maitlen (5-6), Breanna Wallace (5-7) and Taylor Frederickson (5-8) are working with the varsity. Luther expects some immediate contributions
ly exciting,” Luther said. “And I can’t say enough about all of these seniors, starting with our conditioning, and the things they have done to lead us.” Creston opens the season at home Tuesday against Norwalk.
East Union volleyball schedule
Mount Ayr cross country schedule Aug. 27 — at Guthrie Center, 5 p.m. Sept. 3 — at Wayne, 5 p.m. Sept. 8 — at Winterset, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 14 — at Pleasantville, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 17 — at Panorama, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 22 — at Creston, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 29 — at Clarke, 5 p.m. Oct. 5 — at Nodaway Valley, 5 p.m. Oct. 13 — at Pride of Iowa Conference Meet (Corning), 5 p.m. Oct. 15 — Ron Landphair Invitational, 5 p.m. Oct. 22 — at State Qualifying Meet (TBA) Oct. 31 — at State Cross Country Meet (Fort Dodge)
from standout freshmen Megan Haley (5-9), Taylor Buxton (5-7), Brielle Baker (5-8) and Saige Rice (5-7) while also gaining experience on JV. “What we’ve seen out of some of these young kids is extreme-
Aug. 29 — Clarke Tournament (at East Union), 9 a.m. Sept. 1 — vs. Pleasantville, 6 p.m. Sept. 3 — at Wayne, 6 p.m. Sept. 8 — vs. Lenox, 6 p.m. Sept. 12 — at Chariton Tournament, 9 a.m. Sept. 15 — at Nodaway Valley, 6 p.m. Sept. 19 — East Union Tournament, 9 a.m. Sept. 22 — vs. Bedford, 6 p.m. Sept. 24 — vs. Interstate 35, 6 p.m. Sept. 26 — at Bedford Tournament, 9 a.m. Sept. 28 — at Chariton Tournament, 5 p.m. Sept. 29 — vs. Southwest Valley, 6 p.m. Oct. 6 — at Mount Ayr, 6 p.m. Oct. 12 — at Pride of Iowa Conference Tournament, 6 p.m. Oct. 13 — at Pride of Iowa Conference Tournament, 6 p.m. Oct. 15 — at Southeast Warren, 6 p.m.
Diagonal volleyball
Diagonal volleyball schedule Sept. 1 — vs. South Page, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 3 — vs. Iowa Christian Academy, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 8 — at Seymour, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 10 — at Orient-Macksburg, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 14 — vs. Mormon Trail, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 17 — at Lamoni, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 22 — vs. Melcher-Dallas and Murray, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 29 — at Moravia vs. Moravia and Grand View Christian, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 1 — vs. Murray, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 5 — vs. Orient-Macksburg, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 6 — at Mormon Trail, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 8 — vs. Ankeny Christian Academy, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 13-15 — Bluegrass Conference Tournament, TBD Oct. 17 — at Seymour Tournament, TBD Oct. 20 — Regional first round, TBD CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER
Members of the 2015 Diagonal volleyball team are front row, from left: Jaci Haidsiak, Maddie Lohmann, Katie Sobotka, Cassie Lohmann and Kiersten Plowman. Middle row, from left: Stormie Buchanan, Allison Norris, Alee Haidsiak and Megan Davenport. Back row, from left: Emily Newton, Grace Hall, Bailey Taylor and Kasydi Klommhaus. Not pictured: Head coach Allison Hajek.
DIAGONAL VOLLEYBALL Coach: Allison Hajek, sixth year. Last year: 3-16 overall. Seniors lost: Kaitlyn Klommhaus, started all 19 matches. Returning letterwinners: Allison Norris, Jr., middle hitter; Kasydi Klommhaus, Jr., middle hitter; Jaci Haidsiak, Jr., setter; Megan Davenport, Jr., outside hitter; Cassie Lohmann, So., outside hitter. New prospects: Emily Newton, Fr., outside or middle hitter; Bailey Taylor, Fr., middle hitter; Alee Haidsiak, Fr., outside or middle hitter; Grace Hall, Jr., outside hitter. Team outlook: “We lost one player and gained four this year,” Hajek said. “This is the largest team I’ve ever coached at Diagonal. I’m very enthusiastic and hopeful this year. Our games last year were very exciting to watch, so I’m hoping to continue that momentum and even build on it. I know the girls are eager to show everyone how much we have improved.”
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