CNA-SS-12-11-2015

WINTER Sports GUIDE A supplement to

Friday, December 11, 2015

Reader’s Guide The 2015 High School Winter Sports Guide provides an outlook of all our area schools’ athletic teams. Inside the cover are team photos, season schedules and team capsules.

The index of teams is as follows:

Creston Orient-Macksburg Mount Ayr Southwest Valley Nodaway Valley Lenox East Union Murray Diagonal

pages 2-3 page 4 pages 5-6 page 7 pages 8-9 pages 10-11 page 12 page 13 page 14

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Creston boys basketball

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

Members of the 2015-16 Creston boys basketball team are, from left in front, manager Danielle Fundermann, Mark Rounds, Dustin Merritt, Brenden McDowell, Patrick Normandeau, Ryan Kucera, Evan Jacobson, Kylan Smallwood, Cody Crawford, Cole Higgins and Morgan Shawler. Back row, assistant/freshman coach Anthony Donahoo, assistant coach Todd Jacobson, Jaden Driskell, Nick Walsh, Joseph Eblen, Kyle Somers, Tucker Flynn, Curtis Palmer, Deaven Reese, Ian Burns, Cooper McDermott, Seth Thompson and head coach Taylor Phipps.

CRESTON BOYS BASKETBALL Coach: Taylor Phipps, first year. Phipps served as an assistant at Des Moines Hoover and played college basketball and football at Central College.

Last year: 15-7 overall.

Seniors lost: Jay Wolfe (first-team all-state), McClain Haines, Sam Hartsock, Christian Groumoutis, Alex Nielsen and Jake Miller.

Returning letterwinners: Cooper McDermott, Sr., guard (3.0 ppg, 1.5 rpg); Ryan Kucera, Sr., guard; Ian Burns, Jr., forward; Cody Crawford, Jr., guard/forward (1.4 ppg); Kyle Somers, Jr., forward.

New prospects: Nick Walsh, Sr.; Curtis Palmer, Sr.; Patrick Normandeau, Jr.; Deaven Reese, Jr.; Brenden McDowell, Jr.; Evan Jacobson, So.; Cole Higgins, So.; Dustin Merritt, So.; Joe Eblen, So.; Tucker Flynn, So.; Kylan Smallwood, Fr. Conference prediction: Within the Hawkeye 10 Conference, Phipps expects Harlan, Atlantic, Glenwood and Carroll Kuemper Catholic to be the top contenders in the conference this year.

With all of the inexperience on this year’s roster, Phipps said his team is shooting for a top half finish in the conference.

Creston boys basketball schedule Dec. 11 — at Atlantic, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 15 — at Harlan, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 18 — vs. Kuemper Catholic, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 21 — vs. ADM, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 4 — at Lewis Central, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 8 — vs. Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 9 — at Red Oak, 5 p.m.

Jan. 15 — vs. Denison-Schleswig, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 18 — at Clarinda, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 22 — at Council Bluffs St. Albert, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 23 — vs. Winterset, 5 p.m.

Jan. 29 — vs. Shenandoah, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 2 — at Glenwood, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 5 — vs. Red Oak, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 6 — vs. Atlantic, 5 p.m.

Feb. 11 — vs. AHSTW, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 12 — vs. Clarinda, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 16 — vs. Harlan, 7:30 p.m.

Creston girls basketball CRESTON GIRLS BASKETBALL Coach: Brent Douma, second year.

Last year: 12-11, 4-6 (sixth) in Hawkeye 10.

Seniors lost: Natalie Mostek, Brenna Baker, Maria Mostek.

Returning letterwinners: Taylor Briley, Sr.; Jenna Taylor, Sr.; Alli Thomsen, Sr.; Lexie Little, Jr.; Cammy Rutherford, Jr. New prospects: Camryn Somers, Sr.; Caitlin McIlravy, Sr.; Jessica Beatty, Sr.; Becca Ross, Sr.; Madison Callahan, Jr.; Logan Pettit, Jr. Conference prediction: “Harlan and Lewis Central have players back from very good teams,” Douma said.

“St. Albert has a couple of good returnees and another transfer this year. Atlantic is improved and Shenandoah has some younger players stepping in. I hope we can battle toward the top this year.”

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

Members of the 2015-16 Creton girls varsity basketball team are, from left in front, Madison Callahan, Jessica Beatty, Caitlin McIlravy, Taylor Briley, Alli Thomsen and Becca Ross. Back row, assistant coach Ryan McKim, assistant/freshman coach Mallory Peterson, Camryn Somers, Jenna Taylor, Cammy Rutherford, Lexie Little, Logan Pettit and head coach Brent Douma.

Creston girls basketball schedule Dec. 11 — vs. Atlantic, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 15 — at Harlan, 6 p.m.

Dec. 18 — at Carroll Kuemper Catholic, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 4 — vs. Interstate 35, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 5 — vs. Lewis Central, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 9 — at Red Oak, 3:30 p.m.

Jan. 15 — vs. Denison-Schleswig, 6 p.m.

Jan. 18 — at Osceola Clarke, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 19 — vs. Clarinda, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 22 — at Council Bluffs St. Albert Catholic, 6 p.m.

Jan. 25 — At Essex, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 29 — at Shenandoah, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 2 — vs. Glenwood, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 5 — vs. Red Oak, 6 p.m.

Feb. 6 — at Atlantic, 5 p.m.

Feb. 9 — vs. Chariton, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 11 — at Clarinda, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 17 — Regional opener, to be announced Feb. 20 — Regional second round Feb. 23 — Regional final

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Creston/O-M wrestling Creston/O-M wrestling schedule

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2015-16 Creston/O-M wrestling team are front row, from left: Will Bolinger, Mason Kinsella, Cade Vicker, Jacob Goodson, Carson Wheat and Austin Evans. Second row, from left: Coach Tanner Webb, Mitchel Swank, Joey Huntington, Kelby Luther, Wyatt Thompson, Mathew Borha, Trevor Kinyon, Matthew Rouh and Austin Nguyen. Third row, from left: Coach Cody Downing, coach Eric Ehlen, Trevor Marlin, Kolby Tomas, Jackson Mikkelsen, Chase Shiltz, Cameron Leith, Darrian Fishcer, Kolten Phelps, Dale Boyer, coach Palmer Scott and head coach Darrell Frain. Back row, from left: Moritz Johannknecht, Brody Frain, Kadon Hulett, Colton Bolinger, Seth Maitlen, Cody Tanner and Blake Sevier. Not pictured: Trevor Downing, Zach Hoffman and Isaac Davis.

CRESTON/O-M WRESTLING Coach: Darrell Frain, 16th year.

Last year: 17-2 overall, 10-0 Hawkeye 10; fourth place State Dual Tournament; tied for second individual State Wrestling Tournament.

Seniors lost: Spencer Wray (second at state, 138); Tayler Pettit (state qualifier 170); Jake Gutschenritter (state qualifier 285; Alex Fargo; Tyler Helm; Chad Lamb.

Returning letterwinners: Chase Shiltz, Jr., 170; Seth Maitlen, Sr., 195; Wyatt Thompson, Sr., 138; Kadon Hulett, Jr., 220; Joey Huntington, Sr., 152; Trevor Marlin, Jr., 132; Mitchel Swank, So., 145; Cameron Leith, Sr., 160; Cade Vicker, So., 106; Kolby Tomas, So., 170; Mason Kinsella, So., 145; Kelby Luther, So., 113; Brody Frain, Jr., 160; Jacob Goodson, Jr., 113; Carson Wheat, Jr., 113; Zach Hoffman, Sr., 285; Darrian Fischer, Sr., 160-170; Trevor Downing, So., 285 (injured).

New prospects: Cody Tanner, Jr., 285, Blake Sevier, So., 285; Tristan Travis, Fr., 132; Austin Nguyen, Fr., 120.

Conference prediction: “The Hawkeye 10 will be as tough as it’s ever been at the top,” Frain said. “It will probably come down to Lewis Central, Glenwood and us. A lot depends on if we can get healthy after Christmas. We have some guys dinged up in December.”

Dec. 11 — at Central Decatur Tournament, Leon, 5 p.m.

Dec. 12 — at Lenox JV tournament, 10 a.m.

Dec. 15 — Double dual vs. Denison-Schleswig, Glenwood, 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 18-19 — at Platte County (Mo.) tournament (Hale Arena) Jan. 5 — Double dual at Lewis Central vs.

Lewis Central, Kuemper Catholic, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 7 — vs. Harlan, 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 9 — Panther Invitational, 11 a.m.

Jan. 11 — Creston JV tournament, 5 p.m.

Jan. 14 — Double dual vs. Perry, Winterset, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 16 — at Centerview tournament, Centerville Lakeview Complex, 10 a.m.

Jan. 19 — Double dual at Shenandnoah vs.

Red Oak, Shenandoah, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 22 — at John J Harris Invitational, Corning, 4 p.m.

Jan. 22 — at Glenwood JV tournament, 5 p.m.

Jan. 23 — at John J Harris Invitational, Corning, 10 a.m.

Jan. 25 — at JV Cyclone Invitational, Harlan, 4:30 p.m.

Jan. 28 — Double dual vs. St. Albert Catholic, Sidney, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 30 — at Hawkeye 10 Tournament, Harlan, 10:30 a.m.

Feb. 4 — at Atlantic JV tournament, 5 p.m.

Feb. 6 — at Sectional tournament at Winterset, noon Feb. 13 — at District tournament at Atlantic, noon Feb. 17 — at State Dual Tournament, Des Moines, Wells Fargo Arena Feb. 18-20 — at State Tournament, Des Moines, Wells Fargo Arena

Creston/O-M bowling

Contributed photo by JERRY HARTMAN/Action Photo

Members of the 2015-16 Creston/O-M boys bowling team are front row, from left: Evan Contributed photo by JERRY HARTMAN/Action photo Taylor, Brenton Barber, Travontay Wright and Ryan Schroeder. Back row, from left: Members of the 2015-16 Creston/O-M girls bowling team are front row, from left: Emily Dylan Linch, Jonathan Seals, Reece Kramer, Kyle Fenton, Zac Hague and Blake Eddy. Stults, Jordan Swedlund, Charley Parcher and Caitlyn Bargstadt. Middle row, from left; Not pictured: Austin Eblen, David Qualseth and Connor Wolf.

Mariah Harlan, Ginger Gilleland, Sophie Schuler and Victoria Borha. Back row, from left: Livi Hartman, Casey Batten, Madison Hance, Laura Weis and Kim Orr. Not pictured: Alex Miler and Mazzy Moore.

CRESTON/O-M BOWLING Coach: Ron Pendegraft.

Last year: Girls finished third in Class 1A. Seniors lost: Ashley Knipfer (third at state), Jenna Hayes, Darin Hatfield.

Returning letterwinners: Madison Hance, Sr.; Charley Parcher, Sr.; Emily Stults, Sr.; Blake Eddy, Sr.; Reece Kramer, Sr.; Livi Hartman, Jr.; Alex Miller, Jr.; David Qualseth, Jr.; Cassie Batten, So.; Kim Orr, So.; Dylan Linch, Sr.; Jonathan Seals, So.; Evan Taylor, So. New prospects: Mariah Harlan, Sr.; Mazzy Moore, Sr.; Austin Eblen, Sr.; Kyle Fenton, Sr.; Travontay Wright, Jr.; Victoria Borha, So.; Ginger Gilleland, So.; Jordan Moreland, So.; Caitlyn Bargstadt, Fr.; Sophia Schuler, Fr.; Laura Weis, Fr.; Brenton Barber, Fr.; Zac Hague, Fr.; Ryan Schroeder, Fr.; Connor Wolf, Fr. Conference prediction: Pendegraft expects the Hawkeye 10 Conference to be strong again this year, with Red Oak, Lewis Central, Harlan and Denison-Schleswig all having strong teams.

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Orient-Macksburg boys basketball ORIENT-MACKSBURG BOYS BASKETBALL Coach: Drew Dornack, fourth year.

Last year: 8-14 overall, 4-8 in Bluegrass Conference.

Seniors lost: Jordan Thompson (16 ppg, 8 rpg), Seth White (9 ppg), James Sullivan (5 ppg).

Returning letterwinners: Dylan Nichols, Jr.; Logan Holste, Sr.; Triston Davidson, Jr.; Cameron Walker, Jr. New prospects: Owen Hensley, Jr.; Keaton Wambold, Jr.; Stephen Buckmann, So.; Noah Nichols, Fr. Conference prediction: “Diagonal, Grand View Christian and Ankeny Christian are the early favorites this year,” Dornack said. “This year could be a struggle as we are trying to replace four starters from last year and the guys have new roles to fill. We will continue to work hard in practice every day and try to get better day in and day out.”

CNA photo by KYLE WILSON

Members of the Orient-Macksburg boys basketball team are, from front left, Dakota Gillespie, Izak Hribal, Andrew Hribal, Carson Thompson, Dylan Holste and William Sevier. Middle row: Elijah Hoyt, Dylan Nichols, Stephen Buckman, Noah Nichols, Aaron Kralik and Clay Ferguson. Back row: Head coach Drew Dornack, Jacob Connolly, Cameron Walker, Logan Holste, Triston Davidson, Keaton Wambold and Owen Hensley.

Orient-Macksburg boys basketball schedule Dec. 11 — vs. Grand View Christian, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 12 — vs. Seymour, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 14 — at Lamoni, 7:15 p.m.

Dec. 15 — at Iowa Christian Academy, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 18 — at Moravia, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 5 — vs. Lamoni, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 8 — vs. Ankeny Christian Academy, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 9 — vs. Moulton-Udell, 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 11 — vs. Audubon, 7:15 p.m.

Jan. 15 — at Twin Cedars, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 22 — at Seymour, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 23 — at Bluegrass Conference Tournament

Jan. 25 — at Bluegrass Conference Tournament Feb. 1 — vs. Diagonal, 7:15 p.m.

Feb. 2 — vs. Mormon Trail, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 5 — at Murray, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 9 — vs. Iowa Christian Academy, 7:15 p.m.

Feb. 12 — vs. East Union, 7:15 p.m.

Orient-Macksburg girls basketball ORIENT-MACKSBURG GIRLS BASKETBALL Coach: Kim DeJongh, third year.

Last year: 9-14 overall, 4-8 in Bluegrass Conference.

Seniors lost: Shannon Eads (15.6 ppg, 6.3 rpg), Lisa Moss (14.6 ppg, 4 rpg, 94 steals), Courtney Neal (4 ppg, 5.5 rpg).

Returning letterwinners: Shyla Waldhauser, Sr. (3.9 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 90 assists); Katie Walter, Jr.; Rylee Woosley, So.; Brooklyn Sammons, So. New prospects: Riley Rasmussen, Fr.; Haylee Gardner, Fr. Conference prediction: “Grand View Christian and Moravia will be at the top of the conference,” DeJongh said. “The bottom half of hte conference is wide open and we hope to finish in the middle somewhere.”

Orient-Macksburg girls basketball schedule

CNA photo by KYLE WILSON

Members of the Orient-Macksburg girls basketball team are, from front left, Riley Rasmussen, Shyla Waldhauser and Haylee Gardner. Back row: Rylee Woosley, Brooklyn Sammons, Cameo Walker, Katie Walter and head coach Kim DeJongh.

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Dec. 11 — vs. Grand View Christian, 6 p.m.

Dec. 12 — vs. Seymour, 5 p.m.

Dec. 14 — at Lamoni, 6 p.m.

Dec. 15 — at Iowa Christian Academy, 6 p.m.

Dec. 18 — at Moravia, 6 p.m.

Jan. 5 — vs. Lamoni, 6 p.m.

Jan. 8 — vs. Ankeny Christian Academy, 6 p.m.

Jan. 9 — vs. Moulton-Udell, 5 p.m.

Jan. 15 — at Twin Cedars, 6 p.m.

Jan. 22 — at Seymour, 6 p.m.

Jan. 23 — Bluegrass Conference Tournament Jan. 26 — Bluegrass Conference Tournament Feb. 1 — vs. Diagonal, 6 p.m.

Feb. 2 — vs. Mormon Trail, 6 p.m.

Feb. 5 — at Murray, 6 p.m.

Feb. 9 — vs. Iowa Christian Academy, 6 p.m.

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Mount Ayr boys basketball

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2015-16 Mount Ayr boys basketball team are front row, from left: Chase Smith, Dylan Campbell, Conner Eaton, Trent Stewart, Myles Green and Eian Adams. Middle row, from left: John Young, Bradley Wurster, Drew Willis, Trenton Stull, Chase Henry, John Shields, Cade Clymer, Tristan Holmes and Lucas Wurster. Back row, from left: Nick Wurster, Kyle Dolecheck, Trevor Gooding, Jed McCreary, Rhett Murphy, Cameron Young and Caleb Schnoor. Not pictured: Head coach Bret Ruggles.

MOUNT AYR BOYS BASKETBALL Coach: Bret Ruggles, ninth year.

Last year: 11-10 overall.

Seniors lost: Riley Weehler, Connor Giles, Lincoln Martin, Jake Ricker.

Returning letterwinners: Rhett Murphy, Sr. (two-year all-conference selection); Kyle Dolecheck, Sr. (three-year starter); Nick Wurster, Sr. (three-year starter); Caleb Schnoor, Sr. (three-year starter); Jed McCreary, Sr.; Trevor Gooding, Sr.; Cameron Young, Sr.; Luke Wurster, So.; Brad Wurster, So.; Tristan Holmes, So.; John Young, So. New prospects: Dylan Campbell, Jr.; John Shields, Fr.; Drew WIllis, Fr.; Trenton Stull, Fr.; Trent Stewart, Fr.; Myles Greene, Fr.; Cade Clymer, Fr.; Noah Shelman, Fr. Conference prediction: “In the conference, Mount Ayr is a preseason top five selection, although the Raiders understand that expectation does not always equal results,” Ruggles said. “The conference is loaded this year. It should make for some great matchups and fun evenings.”

Mount Ayr boys basketball schedule Dec. 11 — vs. Bedford, 7:45 p.m.

Dec. 15 — at Nodaway Valley, 7:45 p.m.

Dec. 18 — at Interstate 35, Truro, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 4 — at Clarke, Osceola, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 5 — vs. Southwest Valley, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 8 — vs. Martensdale-St. Marys, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 12 — vs. Lenox, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 14 — at Central Decatur, Leon 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 18 — vs. Murray, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 19 — at East Union, Afton, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 22 — vs. Wayne, Corydon, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 26 — at Bedford, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 29 — at Southeast Warren, Liberty Center, 7:45 p.m.

Feb. 1 — at Clarinda, 7:45 p.m.

Feb. 2 — vs. Nodaway Valley, 7:45 p.m.

Feb. 5 — vs. Pleasantvile, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 9 — at Lenox, 7:45 p.m.

Mount Ayr girls basketball Mount Ayr girls basketball schedule Dec. 11 — vs. Bedford, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 15 — at Nodaway Valley, Greenfield, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 18 — at Interstate 35, Truro, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 21 — vs. Van Meter, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 4 — at Clarke, Osceola, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 5 — vs. Southwest Valley, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 8 — vs. Martensdale-St. Marys, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 12 — vs. Lenox, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 14 — at Central Decatur, Leon, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 18 — vs. Murray, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 19 — at East Union, Afton, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 22 — vs. Wayne, Corydon, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 26 — at Bedford, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 29 — at Southeast Warren, Liberty Center, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 1 — at Clarinda, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 2 — vs. Nodaway Valley, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 5 — vs. Pleasantville, 6 p.m.

Feb. 9 — at Lenox, 6:15 p.m.

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2015-16 Mount Ayr girls basketball team are front row, from left: Lanie Sheil, Caylie Hickman, Kirsten Dolecheck, Blair Glendenning and Macy Larsen. Middle row, from left: Hayley Whittington, MacKenzie Shields, Keirston Klommhaus, Samantha Shaefer, Paige Lynch, Dani Krauth and Megan Warin. Back row, from left: Assistant coach Tiffany Bolles, Abbey Schaefer, Jessica McCreary, Kelcie Shields, head coach Thad Streit, Sara Winemiller, Tessa Shields, Chania Vos and assistant coach Jim Goins.

MOUNT AYR GIRLS BASKETBALL Coach: Thad Streit, ninth year.

Last year: 14-9 overall, sixth place in the Pride of Iowa Conference.

Seniors lost: Allie Shields, Ashton Johnson.

Returning letterwinners: Kelcie Shields, Jr., post (second-team all-conference); Tess Shields, Jr., forward (first-team all-conference); Megan Warin, Jr., guard; Blair Glendenning, Jr., guard; Macy Larsen, Jr., guard; Sara Winemiller, So., forward.

New prospects: Caylie Hickman, So., guard.

Conference prediction: “Bedford, Nodaway Valley, Central Decatur and Interstate 35 should all be tough,” Streit said. “We hope to find the top three.”

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Mount Ayr wrestling

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2015-16 Mount Ayr wrestling team are front row, from left: Wes Armstrong, Tucker Darrah, Quentin Gregg, Marcus Daughton, Trevor Henry, Trevor Anderson and Jacob Hoveland. Back row, from left: Co-coach John Ford, Cal Daughton, Hunter Wilson, Justin Wehling, Jacob McCreary, Logan Kelly and co-coach Kurt Wallace. Not pictured: Josh Cox.

MOUNT AYR WRESTLING Co-coaches: Kurt Wallace and John Ford, second year.

Last year: 13-12 dual record, sixth place at Pride of Iowa Conference Tournament.

Seniors lost: Adrian Richards, Joe Ricker (49-win season, Class 1A heavyweight runner-up, school-record holder for career wins and career pins); Grant Staats (30-win season, district qualifier).

Returning letterwinners: Marcus Daughton, So., 138 pounds (25 wins); Hunter Wilson, So., 170 pounds; Logan Kelly, Jr., 195 pounds; Cal Daughton, Jr., 160 pounds (25 wins); Devin Russo, Jr., 145 pounds; Mitchell Jennett, Jr., 152 pounds; Trevor Anderson, Sr., 145-152 pounds; Justin Wehling, Sr., 170-182 pounds.

New prospects: Quentin Gregg, Fr., 115 pounds; Tucker Darrah, Fr., 113-120 pounds; Jacob Hoveland, Fr., 160 pounds; Wesley Armstrong, Fr., 170-182 pounds; Josh Cox, Fr., 285 pounds; Zach Murphy, So., 220 pounds; Trevor Henry, So., 152-160 pounds; Jacob McCreary, So., 285 pounds.

Conference prediction: “Interstate 35 and Southeast Warren look to remain solid in the conference race,” Ford said. “We are a young team, but I think we are going to surprise some people. By the end of the year, our young kids are going to be tough and ready to go at tournament time.”

Mount Ayr wrestling Dec. 11 — at Dan Christensen Invitational, Leon, 5 p.m.

Dec. 17 — at East Union, Afton vs. E. Union, Nodaway Valley, 6 p.m.

Dec. 19 — Pride of Iowa Tournament, Corning, 10 a.m.

Jan. 7 — at IoMo Quad (Albany, Trenton, N. Andrew), Grant City, 6 p.m.

Jan. 9 — at Panther Invitational, Creston, 11 a.m.

Jan. 11 — at Creston JV tournament, 5 p.m.

Jan. 15 — Ron Scott Duals, 4:30 p.m.

Jan. 16 — Ron Scott Duals, 10 a.m.

Jan. 19 —at Corning vs. SW Valley, Van Meter, 6 p.m.

Jan. 22 — at John J Harris Invitational, Corning, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 23 — at John J Harris Invitational, Corning, 10 a.m.

Jan. 25 — at Pride of Iowa JV tournament, Afton, 5 p.m.

Jan. 26 — at Osceola vs. Calrke, Clarinda Academy, West Central Valley, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 28 — at Lenox vs. Bedford/Lenox, Pleasantville, Maryville, Mo., 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 30 — at Quad State Invitational, Maryville, Mo., 10 a.m.

Mount Ayr bowling

Contributed photo by KASEY DREDGE

Members of the 2015-16 Mount Ayr bowilng team are front row, from left: Kyan Wise, Mercadez Birkenholz and Brittany Mastin.

Middle row, from left: Laura Campbell, Micheala Mueller, Molly Anderson and Samantha Crawford. Back row, from left: Coach Mike Zarr, Connor Swank, Logan Eaton, Andrew Belzer, Hunter Campbell and assistant coach Deb Ayres.

Mount Ayr bowling schedule Jan. 11 — at Kenny Brammer Invitational, Osceola, 4 p.m.

Jan. 12 — at Nodaway Valley, Greenfield, 4 p.m.

Jan. 16 — at Panther Invitational, Creston, 1 p.m.

Jan. 25 — vs. Lamoni/Central Decatur, 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 30 — at Shenandoah vs. Shenandoah, Lamoni/Central Decatur, 10 a.m.

Feb. 1 — vs. Clarke, Lamoni/Central Decatur, 6:30 p.m.

Feb. 6 — at Pride of Iowa Meet, Lenox, 9 a.m.

Feb. 8 — vs. Lamoni/Central Decatur, Centerville, 6:30 p.m.

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Southwest Valley boys basketball

CNA photo by KYLE WILSON

SOUTHWEST VALLEY BOYS BASKETBALL Coach: Andrew Focht, second year.

Last year: 4-17 overall, 4-12 for 10th place in the Pride of Iowa Conference.

Seniors lost: Clint Mullen, Colten Drake (8.6 ppg, 5.9 rpg), Gunnar McCuen (6.8 ppg, 2.1 rpg), Lane Peterson (2.2 ppg, 1.7 rpg), Scott Vanderhoof (10.5 ppg, 6.2 rpg), Thad Bruning, Trevor Sorenson.

Returning letterwinners: Bryan Pearson, Sr.; Tony Klocke, Sr. (2.9 ppg, 4 rpg); Jerad Shires, Jr.; Wyatt McAlpin, Jr. (6.1 ppg, 4.5 rpg); Chance Cobb, So. (8.5 ppg, 2.6 rpg); Trenton Drake, So. (2.2 ppg, 1.4 rpg).

New prospects: Jace Petersen, Grant Maurer.

Conference prediction: “I think I-35, Central Decatur, Nodaway Valley and Pleasantville will compete for the title this year,” Focht said. “Our team should get better as the year goes on. We will have a lot of youth seeing minutes on the floor. This will help us in the future.”

Members of the Southwest Valley boys basketball team, from front left, are Jerad Shires, Tony Klocke, Ryan Allison, Bryan Pearson and Dalton Davis. Second row: Jacob Kinyon, Jacob Webb, Tanner Abraham, Austin Pelligrini, Evan Davis, Aiden Gaule, Chance TePoel, Jaden Bohn and Jesse Bohn. Third row: manager Diana Berggren, Addison Bull, Jace Peterson, Chance Cobb, Hunter Poston, Dustin Lund, Grant Maurer and Colby Cooper. Back row: head coach Andrew Focht, manager Jeffery Brittain, Jackson Sole, Scott Palmer, Joey Kernan, Trenton Drake, Wyatt McAlpin, assistant coach Robert Whaley. Not pictured: manager Scotty Adcock.

Southwest Valley boys basketball schedule Dec. 11 — vs. Nodaway Valley, 7:45 p.m.

Dec. 15 — vs. Lenox, 7:45 p.m.

Dec. 18 — vs. Southeast Warren, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 5 — at Mount Ayr, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 8 — at Wayne, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 12 — vs. East Union, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan.

15 19 22 25 26 29

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at Pleasantville, 7:45 p.m. vs. Bedford (at Villisca), 7:45 p.m. at Martensdale-St. Marys, 7:45 p.m. at Red Oak, 7:45 p.m. at Nodaway Valley, 7:45 p.m. vs. Interstate 35, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.

30 — at Clarinda, 7:30 p.m.

2 — at Lenox, 7:45 p.m.

5 — vs. Central Decatur, 7:45 p.m.

8 — vs. Red Oak, 7:45 p.m.

9 — at East Union, 7:45 p.m.

Southwest Valley girls basketball SOUTHWEST VALLEY GIRLS BASKETBALL Coach: Allen Naugle, second year.

Last year: 7-15 overall, 6-10 in Pride of Iowa Conference.

Seniors lost: Lexi Bronner (6.5 ppg, 5 rpg), Shelby Cooper (3.2 ppg), Janelle Gibler (3.7 ppg, 4 rpg), Kim Hults (1.9 ppg), Regan Jessen (3.5 ppg, 3 apg), Kelsey Means (1.5 ppg), Marie Palmer (13.5 ppg, 9 rpg), Jade Petersen (2.4 ppg, 2 rpg), Jonnie Weeks (4.2 ppg).

Returning letterwinners: Katie Taylor, Jr. (3.0 ppg, 2 rpg); Elizabeth Herzberg, Sr.; Danica Sunderman, Jr. (3.3 ppg, 2 rpg).

New prospects: Shelby Nelson, Jr.; Sydney Damewood, Jr.; Shanna Saunders, Jr.; Miah Hummel, So.; Kaitlyn Schad, So.; Morgan Shuey, Fr. Conference prediction: “Bedford, Nodaway Valley, Mount Ayr, Interstate 35 and Central Decatur will all have great teams this year,” Naugle said. “I think it willc ome down to Bedford, Interstate 35 and Nodaway Valley, but any of those teams could win it.”

Southwest Valley girls basketball schedule Dec. 11 — vs. Nodaway Valley, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 15 — vs. Lenox, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 18 — vs. Southeast Warren, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 5 — at Mount Ayr, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 8 — at Wayne, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 12 — vs. East Union, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 15 — at Pleasantville, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 19 — vs. Bedford (at Villisca), 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 22 — at Martensdale-St.

Marys, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 25 — at Red Oak, 6 p.m.

Jan. 26 — at Nodaway Valley, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 29 — vs. Interstate 35, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 30 — at Clarinda, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 2 — at Lenox, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 5 — vs. Central Decatur, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 8 — vs. Red Oak, 6 p.m.

Feb. 9 — at East Union, 6:15 p.m.

CNA photo by KYLE WILSON

Members of the Southwest Valley girls basketball team are, first row: Elizabeth Herzberg. Second row: Danica Sunderman, Shelby Nelson, Katie Taylor, Jacy Schafer, Sydney Damewood and Shanna Saunders. Third row: Karlee Fisher, Kaitlyn Schad, assistant coach Dan Ahrens, Payton Thomas, Miah Hummel, Hailey Thomas, head coach Allen Naugle, Morgan Shuey, Mazzy Hummel and Renee Williams.

Southwest Valley wrestling SOUTHWEST VALLEY WRESTLING Coach: Jason Wetzel, ninth year.

Last year: 5-19 dual record.

Seniors lost: Tyler Bissell, Buck Schafroth and Sammy Ritchey.

Returning letterwinners: Taylor Kuhn, So., 132-138; Spencer Calkins, Jr., 138-145; Logan Calkins, So., 145-152; Evan Skelton, Jr., 152-160; Tyler Flowers, So., 152-160; Merik Gaule, So., 160; Bryce Newton, Jr., 220.

New prospects: Chris Fannon, Fr., 106; Kyle Casagrande, Fr., 106-113; Teagan Lundquist, Fr., 106-113; Phillip Currin, So., 120-126; Zane Holingsworth, Jr., 126; Dylan Dalton, So., 138; Garrett Thibodeaux, So., 152; Cody Grace, Fr., 160; Caleb Solari, So., 160; Brett Schafroth, So., 170; Bryson Rhamy, Fr., 170-182; John Kinser, So., 195; Andy Seals, So., 285.

Conference prediction: “Southeast Warren is loaded top to bottom. They would be the favorite to win the conference,” Wetzel said. “We have a young team with no seniors, but we have the numbers with 20 guys out. We will be very solid at some weights, especially through the middle as we have multiple guys at those weights. I would like to think we will fill the 14 weight classes and compete to win many duals. Some of these guys will need to step up into varsity positions right away and prove they can wrestle.”

CNA photo by KYLE WILSON

Members of the Southwest Valley wrestling team are, from front left, Teagan Lundquist, Tyler Flowers, Phillip Currin, Garrett Thibodeaux and Evan Sketon. Middle row: Bryson Rhamy, Dylan Dalton, Andy Seals, Kyle Casagrande, Chris Fannon and Spencer Calkins. Back row: manager Taylor Damewood, Merik Gaule, Brett Schafroth, Bryce Newton, John Kinser, Cody Grace, Caleb Solari and manager Kylie McBride. Not pictured; Head coach Jason Wetzel, assistant coach Jesse McCann, Zane Holingsworth, Logan Calkins and Taylor Kuhn.

Southwest Valley wrestling schedule Dec. 12 — at Lenox Tournament, 10 a.m.

Dec. 17 — at Pleasantville Triangular, 6 p.m.

Dec. 19 — Pride of Iowa Conference Tournament (Corning), 10 a.m.

Jan. 5 — at Red Oak Quadrandular, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 9 — at Winterset Tournament, 9:30 a.m.

Jan. 12 — at AHSTW Quadrangular, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 14 — at Martensdale-St. Marys Triangular, 6 p.m.

Jan. 16 — at Griswold Duals, 10 a.m.

Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb.

19 — vs. Van Meter and Mount Ayr, 6 p.m.

22 — John J. Harris Tournament, 4 p.m.

23 — John J. Harris Tournament, 10 a.m.

28 — at Southeast Warren Triangular, 6 p.m.

30 — at East Mills Tournament, 10 a.m.

6 — at Sectionals (Liberty Center), noon 13 — at Districts (Truro), noon 18-20 — at State Wrestling Tournament

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Nodaway Valley boys basketball

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2015-16 Nodaway Valley boys basketball team are front row, from left: Manager Cody Jacobson, Ryan Baudler, Dallas Kreager, Beau Weinheimer, Spencer Thompson, Spencer Lamb, Brady Hilpipre and manager Hank Bowling. Back row, from left: Assistant coach Zach Leeper, manager Zach Van Horn, Noah Cooper, Sam Marnin, Jackson Lamb, Ryan Jensen, Nate Venteicher and head coach Darrell Burmeister.

NODAWAY VALLEY BOYS BASKETBALL Coach: Darrell Burmeister, 32nd year.

Last year: 19-7 overall, 13-3 as Pride of Iowa Conference runner-up; Class 1A state qualifier.

Seniors lost: Tanner Armstrong, Nathan Andrews, David Schweitzer, Garrett Herrmann, Jacob Baudler.

Returning letterwinners: Jackson Lamb, Sr. (25.2 ppg, 8.5 ppg); Nate Venteicher, Sr. (7.5 ppg, 2.8 rpg); Dallas Kreager, Jr. (1.1 ppg); Ryan Jensen, Sr.; Sam Marnin, Sr. (2.9 ppg, 2.6 rpg); Beau Weinheimer, Jr.; Noah Cooper, Sr.; Ryan Baudler, Jr. New prospects: Spencer Lamb, Fr.; Brady Hilpipre, Fr. Conference prediction: “It’s a six to seven team race,” Burmeister said. “Central Decatur, Pleasantville, Nodaway Valley, I-35, Lenox, Bedford and Mount Ayr.”

Nodaway Valley boys basketball schedule Dec. 11 — at Southwest Valley, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 15 — vs. Mount Ayr, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 22 — vs. Martensdale-St. Marys, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 5 — vs. East Union, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 8 — at Pleasantville, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 9 — at Clarke, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 12 — at Bedford, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 14 — vs. Interstate 35, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 16 — vs. Panorama, 7:15 p.m.

Jan. 19 — vs. Lenox, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 22 — at Central Decatur, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 26 — vs. Southwest Valley, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 29 — at Wayne, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 30 — vs. Earlham, 7:15 p.m.

Feb. 2 — at Mount Ayr, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 5 — vs. Southeast Warren, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 9 — vs. Bedford, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 12 — at Kuemper Catholic, 7:15 p.m.

Nodaway Valley girls basketball

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2015-16 Nodaway Valley girls basketball team are front row, from left: Mercedes Harter, Jessica Nelson and Casey Ehrsam. Middle row, from left: Paige McElfish, Natalie Daugherty, Jodi Baudler, Brittany Smith and Annie Herr. Back row, from left: Assistant coach Gary Thompson, Brianna Lilly, Riley Lonsdale, Josie Clarke, Keeley Shantz, Addie Lamb and head coach Tom Thompson.

NODAWAY VALLEY GIRLS BASKETBALL Coach: Tom Thompson, seventh year.

Last year: 18-5 overall, 12-4 for second-place tie in Pride of Iowa Conference.

Seniors lost: Josie Carter (4.5 ppg, 5 spg, 5 apg); Hollie Perrin (2.0 ppg).

Returning letterwinners: Mercedes Harter, Sr., guard (3 ppg, 4.5 apg); Jessica Nelson, Sr., forward (12 ppg, 5 rpg); Josie Clarke, Jr., center (15 ppg, 8 rpg, 4 bpg); Paige McElfish, Jr., forward (15 ppg, 10.5 rpg, 3 spg); Riley Lonsdale, Jr., forward (2.0 ppg, 4.0 rpg); Keeley Shantz, Jr., guard.

New prospects: Jodi Baudler, So., forward; Casey Ehrsam, Sr., forward; Brittany Smith, So., guard; Bri Lilly, So., forward; Natalie Daugherty, Jr., guard.

Conference prediction: “Any one of five teams could win it,” Thompson said. “Bedford, Mount Ayr and Nodaway Valley from the west and Interstate 35 and Central Decatur from the east. I like our chances.”

Nodaway Valley girls basketball schedule Dec. 11 — at Southwest Valley, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 15 — vs. Mount Ayr, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 22 — vs. Martensdale-St. Marys, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 5 — vs. East Union, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 8 — at Pleasantville, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 9 — at Clarke, 4:15 p.m.

Jan. 12 — at Bedford, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 14 — vs. Interstate 35, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 16 — vs. Panorama, 6 p.m.

Jan. 19 — vs. Lenox, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 22 — at Central Decatur, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 26 — vs. Southwest Valley, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 29 — at Wayne, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 30 — vs. Earlham, 6 p.m.

Feb. 2 — at Mount Ayr, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 5 — vs. Southeast Warren, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 9 — vs. Bedford, 6:15 p.m.

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Nodaway Valley wrestling

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2015-16 Nodaway Valley wrestling team are front row, from left: Ben Freese, Dylan Cornelison, Emma Cornelison, Kooper Brown, Ryan Hull and Brody Erlandson.

Back row, from left: Head coach Jeff Ohnemus, manager Jenna Christensen, manager Kadee Eblen, Colton Newbury, Josh Allsup, Trevor Flettre, Parker Manning, manager Cheyenne Wensted and assistant coach Sam Groves. Not pictured: Julia Eshleman.

Nodaway Valley wrestling schedule Dec. 12 — at Bedford/Lenox Invitational, Lenox, 10 a.m.

Dec. 15 — at Griswold, 6 p.m.

Dec. 17 — at Afton vs. East Union, Mount Ayr, 6 p.m.

Dec. 19 — at Pride of Iowa Tournament, Corning, 10 a.m.

Jan. 12 — vs. North Polk, Van Meter, Saydel, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 14 — at Truro vs. Interstate 35, Bedford, Moravia, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 15 — at Thomas Jefferson tournament, Council Bluffs, 5 p.m.

Jan. 22 — at John J Harris Invitational, Corning, 4 p.m.

Jan. 23 — at John J Harris Invitational, Corning, 10 a.m.

Jan. 28 — at Liberty Center vs. Southeast Warren, Southwest Valley, 6 p.m.

Feb. 6 — at sectional at Guthrie Center, noon Feb. 13 — at district at Interstate 35, Truro, noon

Nodaway Valley bowling

Nodaway Valley bowling schedule Dec. 21 — at Mount Ayr, Lucky Lanes, 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 9 — at Lenox, Tiger Lanes, 10 a.m.

Jan. 12 — vs. Lenox, Mount Ayr, Greenfield Bowl, 4 p.m.

Jan. 16 — at Creston tournament, Pine Valley, 1 p.m.

Jan. 25 — at Osceola, Clarke, Alley Bowl, 4 p.m.

Feb. 6 — at Pride of Iowa Tournament, Lenox, Tiger Lanes, 10 a.m.

Feb. 16 — Regional, TBA, 11 a.m.

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2015-16 Nodaway Valley bowling team are front row: Cheyenne Wenstad. Middle row, from left: Rachel Bruns, Kyra Evans, Payton Armstrong and Natalie Dangard. Back row, from left: Alex Brown, Skyler Rawlings, Brycen Wallace, Koy Brandt, Austin Lundy, Matthew Dickinson, Daniel Jorgensen and Colton Gross.

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Lenox boys basketball

CNA photo by KELSEY HAUGEN

Members of the 2015-16 Lenox boys basketball team are front row, from left: Mike Martinez, Carson Cline, Spencer Brown, Leevi Marshall and Dawson Tullberg. Back row, from left: Frank Cruz, Levi Govea, Colton Hogan, Sam Donaldson, Cole Johnston, Kaleb Anderson, Edwin Moreno and Cauy Miller. Not pictured: Carter Still and head coach Jesse Cox.

Lenox boys basketball schedule LENOX BOYS BASKETBALL Coach: Jesse Cox, 11th year.

Last year: 12-10 overall, 9-7 for sixth place in Pride of Iowa Conference.

Seniors lost: Caleb Lange (20 ppg, 10 rpg), Frank Martinez (10 ppg, 3 spg).

Returning letterwinners: Spencer Brown, Sr., forward (13 ppg, 14 rpg); Dawson Tullberg, Jr., guard (5 ppg, 8 apg); Kaleb Anderson, Jr., guard (7 ppg); Carson Cline, Sr., guard/forward (6 ppg, 4 rpg, 3 apg); Sam Donaldson, So., guard/forward (6 ppg, 4 rpg); Leevi Marshall, Sr., forward (2 ppg, 2 rpg).

New prospects: Colton Hogan, So., guard/forward; Carter Still, Fr., point guard; Cole Johnston, Jr., forward.

Conference prediction: “Nodaway Valley, Central Decatur and Interstate 35 should all contend,” Cox said.

Dec. 11 — at East Union, 7:45 p.m.

Dec. 15 — at Southwest Valley, Corning, 7:45 p.m.

Dec. 17 — at Murray, 7:45 p.m.

Dec. 18 — vs. Central Decatur, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 4 — vs. Diagonal, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 5 — vs. Bedford, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 8 — vs. Interstate 35, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 12 — at Mount Ayr, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 15 — at Wayne, Corydon, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 19 — at Nodaway Valley, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 22 — vs. Southeast Warren, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 26 — vs. East Union, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 29 — at Pleasantville, 7:45 p.m.

Feb. 2 — vs. Southwest Valley, 7:45 p.m.

Feb. 5 — at Martensdale-St. Marys, 7:45 p.m.

Feb. 8 — at Stanton, 7:45 p.m.

Feb. 9 — vs. Mount Ayr, parents night, 7:45 p.m.

Feb. 12 — at Red Oak, 7:45 p.m.

Feb. 15 — District TBA Feb. 18 — District TBA Feb. 23 — District TBA Feb. 25 — District TBA Feb. 27 — Substate TBA March 7 — State tournament, Wells Fargo Arena

Lenox girls basketball

LENOX GIRLS BASKETBALL Coach: Mandy Stoaks, fourth year.

Last year: 3-19 overall, 1-15 in Pride of Iowa Conference.

Seniors lost: Aurora Arevalo, Katie Dukes, Kara Henrichs and Regan Tullberg.

Returning letterwinners: Mika Weaver, Sr.; Jacy Stoaks, Jr.; Jessica Anderson, So.; Katelyn Belding, So.; Halee Wallace, So. New prospects: Brooke Miller, Fr.; Courtney Nelson, Fr.; Morgan Parrish, Fr. Conference prediction: “The Pride of Iowa is a very tough conference for girls basketball,” Stoaks said.

“Bedford, Mount Ayr, Nodaway Valley, Interstate 35, Central Decatur and Martensdale-St. Marys will all be battling at the top. We are a very young team. We look to get stronger and more competitive as they get used to playing with each other.”

CNA photo by KELSEY HAUGEN

Members of the 2015-16 Lenox girls basketball team are front row, from left: Mika Weaver and Jacy Stoaks. Middle row, from left: Jessica Anderson, Hannah Davis, Katelyn Belding and Halee Wallace. Back row, from left: Courtney Nelson, Morgan Parrish, Kelsey Eggert, Summre Bartlett, Brooke Miller, Shelby O’Dazier and Brooke Henrichs.

Lenox girls basketball schedule Dec. 11 — at East Union, Afton, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 15 — at Southwestern Valley, Corning, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 17 — at Murray, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 18 — vs. Central Decatur, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 4 — vs. Diagonal, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 5 — vs. Bedford, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 8 — vs. Interstate 35, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 12 — at Mount Ayr, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 15 — at Wayne, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 19 — at Nodaway Valley, Greenfield, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 22 — vs. Southeast Warren, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 26 — vs. East Union, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 29 — at Pleasantville, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 2 — vs. Southwest Valley, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 5 — at Martensdale-St. Marys, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 8 — at Stanton, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 9 — vs. Mouint Ayr, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 11 — Regional Feb. 16 — Regional Feb. 19 — Regional Feb. 22 — Regional Feb. 29 — State tournament, Wells Fargo Arena

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Bedford/Lenox wrestling

CNA photo by KELSEY HAUGEN

Members of hte 2015-16 Bedford/Lenox wrestling team are front row, from left: Dylan Heideman, Derek Venteicher, Chris Kingery and David Cortez.

Second row, from left: Coach Matt Dukes, Jhordan Montiel, Trey Whipple, Nate Briggs, Cody Sleep and Troy Brown. Third row, from left: Coach Lynn Christensen, Jordan Friedman, Jared Hensley, coach Tom Christensen and coach Derek Weller. Back row, from left: Coach Jake Christensen, Kyler Christensen, Kole Thompson, Hunter Russell, Colby Lange, Zach Marxen and Riley Riedel. Not pictured: Brenden Christensen.

Bedford/Lenox wrestling schedule Dec. 12 — Bedford/Lenox Tournament, Lenox, 10 a.m.

Dec. 19 — at Pride of Iowa Conference Tournament, Corning, 10 a.m.

Jan. 7 — at Winterset vs. Central Decatur, Winterset, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 9 — at Panther Invitational, Creston, 11 a.m.

Jan. 12 — at Sidney vs. Griswold, Red Oak, SW Iowa, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 14 — at Interstate 35, Truro, 6 p.m.

Jan. 16 — at Wayne Invitational, Corydon, 9:30 a.m.

Jan. 19 — at East Mills double dual vs. East Union, Calrinda Academy, East Mills, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 22 — at John J Harris Invitational, Corning, 4 p.m.

Jan. 23 — at John J Harris Invitational, Corning, 10 a.m.

Jan. 26 — at Glenwood vs. Calrinda, Glenwood, Underwood, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 28 — vs. Mount Ayr, Pleasantville, Maryville, Mo., 5:30 p.m. (parents night at Lenox) Jan. 30 — at Maryville, Mo., 10 a.m.

Feb. 6 — Sectionals at Glenwood, noon Feb. 9 — Regional duals, TBA Feb. 13 — District at Atlantic, noon Feb. 17 — State Dual Tournament, Wells Fargo Arena Feb. 18-20 — State Wrestling Tournament, Wells Fargo Arena

Lenox bowling

CNA photo by KELSEY HAUGEN

Members of the 2015-16 Lenox boys bowling team are front row, from left: Shayne Scott, Kory Eggert and Carlos Gonzalez. Back row, from left: Dillon Mendez, Allen Hoffman, CNA photo by KELSEY HAUGEN Brett Eggert and Doug McClain. Not pictured: Logan Lawson, Keenan Tanazani and Members of the 2015-16 Lenox girls bowling team are front row, from left: Kailey Cole, head coach Allen Dukes.

Mika Ricks and Haley Bals. Back row, from left: Gabby Hogue, Elijah Briggs, Emily Powell and Jade Cole.

Lenox bowling schedule Dec. 14 — vs. Clarke, 4 p.m.

Jan. 9 — vs. Nodaway Valley, 10 a.m.

Jan. 12 — at Nodaway Valley, 4 p.m.

Jan. 16 — at Creston Tournament (Pine Valley), 1 p.m.

Jan. 25 — at Mount Ayr, 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 30 — at Creston, 10 a.m.

Feb. 6 — vs. Lenox Tournament, 9 a.m.

Feb. 9 — vs. Shenandoah, 4 p.m.

Feb. 16 — at State Qualifying Meet

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East Union boys basketball EAST UNION BOYS BASKETBALL Coach: Matt Brown, first year; assisted by Michael West. Brown played high school basketball at East Union before playing basketball and baseball at Grinnell College.

Last year: 5-18 overall.

Seniors lost: Cole Campbell, Brandon Hulsey.

Returning letterwinners: Tyler Kelley, Sr.; Conner Mitchell, Jr.; Casey Walter, Jr.; Gabe Nixon, Jr.; Mason Gossman, Jr.; Ryan Collins, Jr.; Trevor Jones, So.; Kyle Campbell, So. New prospects: Dillon Weis, Fr.; Matt McGuire, Fr.; Jaxson Welcher, Fr.; Bradley Toppin, Fr. Conference prediction: “We expect a tight race at the top of the conference,” Brown said. “Central Decatur, I-35, Nodaway Valley, Lenox, Mount Ayr, Bedford, etc ... We expect to compete with all of them.”

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2015-16 East Union boys basketball team are front row, from left: Bradley Toppin, Jaxson Welcher and Chase Ditzler.

Second row, from left: Mason Gossman, Gabe Nixon, Tyler Kelley, Ryan Collins, Casey Walter and Tyler Downing. Back row, from left: Dillon Weis, Trevor Jones, head coach Matt Brown, Conner Mitchell, assistant coach Michael West, Matt McGuire and Kyle Campbell.

East Union boys basketball schedule Dec. 11 — vs. Lenox, 7:45 p.m.

Dec. 15 — at Bedford, 7:45 p.m.

Dec. 18 — vs. Wayne, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 5 — at Nodaway Valley, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 8 — at Central Decatur, 8 p.m.

Jan. 12 — at Southwest Valley, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan.

14 15 19 22 26 29

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vs. Murray, 7:45 p.m. at Southeast Warren, 7:45 p.m. vs. Mount Ayr, 7:45 p.m. vs. Pleasantville, 7:45 p.m. at Lenox, 7:45 p.m. at Martensdale-St. Marys, 7:45 p.m.

Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.

2 — vs. Bedford, 7:45 p.m.

5 — at Interstate 35, 7:45 p.m.

9 — vs. Southwest Valley, 7:45 p.m.

12 — at Orient-Macksburg, 7:45 p.m.

East Union girls basketball EAST UNION GIRLS BASKETBALL Coach: Carol McGuire, third year.

Last year: 2-20 overall, 1-17 in Pride of Iowa Conference.

Seniors lost: Chelsea Hoyt (leading scorer and rebounder), Danielle Riley (second-leading rebounder).

Returning letterwinners: Amber Selim, Sr., post; Mara Weis, Jr., point guard; Sidney McFee, So., guard/forward; Olivia Eckels, So., guard/forward; Kendra Kirkland, So., post.

New prospects: Rylee Mitchell, So., guard; Callie Gossman, Fr., guard; Macy McFee, Fr., forward.

Conference prediction: “Should be a tight race with Bedford, Moutn Ayr, Central Decatur and Nodaway Valley,” McGuire said. “We hope to move up from the bottom.”

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2015-16 East Union girls basketball team are front row, from left: Amber Selim, manager Avery Eckels and Shaylee Cooper.

Middle row, from left: Macy McFee, Kacie Ripperger, Ashley Malone, Mara Weis and Callie Gossman. Back row, from left: Head coach Carol McGuire, Lauren Mitchell, Sidney McFee, Olivia Eckels, Kendra Kirkland, Cassidy Riley, Rylee Mitchell and assistant coach Brian Eckels.

East Union girls basketball schedule Dec. 11 — vs. Lenox, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 15 — at Bedford, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 18 — vs. Wayne, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 5 — at Nodaway Valley, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 8 — at Central Decatur, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan.

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at Southwest Valley, 6:15 p.m. vs. Murray, 6:15 p.m. at Southeast Warren, 6:15 p.m. vs. Mount Ayr, 6:15 p.m. vs. Pleasantville, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb.

26 — at Lenox, 6:15 p.m.

29 — vs. Martensdale-St. Marys, 6:15 p.m.

2 — vs. Bedford, 6:15 p.m.

5 — at Interstate 35, 6:15 p.m.

9 — vs. Southwest Valley, 6:15 p.m.

East Union wrestling EAST UNION WRESTLING Co-coaches: Chris Harbaugh and Justin Stave, first year as co-coaches. Both were assistants at East Union last year.

Last year: 10-8 dual record, placed seventh at Pride of Iowa Conference Meet and third at sectional meet.

Seniors lost: Brogan Kinyon (state qualifier at 170 pounds) and Devon Anderson.

Returning letterwinners: Levi Parrott, So., 113 pounds (12-19 last year); Matthew Wittstock, So., 126 pounds (28-8); Sanden Cheers, So., 160 pounds (17-20); Beau Boswell, Jr., 182 pounds; Clayton Miller, Sr., 182 pounds (23-22); Mike Ward, Sr., 195 pounds (28-11, state qualifier); Kessler Tomas, Jr., 220 pounds (24-17); Jacob Walter, Jr., 160 pounds.

New prospects: Dalton Wagner, Jr., 138 pounds; Lane Ripperger, Fr., heavyweight.

Team outlook: “The wrestling team had a very successful season last year and we have been able to keep that momentum and excitement going into this wrestling season,” Harbaugh said. “The wrestlers have started out this season strong and we look to have another very successful season as a team and sending more wrestlers to the state tournament in Des Moines.”

East Union wrestling schedule Dec. 12 — at Lenox Invitational, 10 a.m.

Dec. 17 — vs. Mount Ayr, Nodaway Valley, Twin Cedars; 6 p.m.

Dec. 19 — at Pride of Iowa Conference Tournament (Corning), 10 a.m.

Jan. 5 — at West Central Valley, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 9 — at Creston/O-M, 11 a.m.

Jan. 14 — at Martensdale-St. Marys, 6 p.m.

Jan. 16 — East Union Invitational, 9 a.m.

Jan. 19 — at East Mills, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 21 — vs. Twin Cedars, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 23 — at Interstate 35, 9:30 a.m.

Jan. 25 — East Union Invitational, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 26 — vs. Wayne, Twin Cedars, Winterset, Albany; 6 p.m.

Jan. 28 — at Wayne, 6 p.m.

Jan. 30 — at Guthrie Center, 8 a.m.

Feb. 6 — at Sectionals (Liberty Center), noon Feb. 13 — at Districts (Truro), noon Feb. 18-20 — at State Wrestling Tournament (Des Moines)

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKEr

Members of the 2015-16 East Union wrestling team are front row, from left: Matthew Wittstock, Levi Parrott and Zach Barrett. Middle row, from left: Clayton Miller and Mike Ward. Back row, from left: Co-coach Justin Staver, Jacob Walter, Kessler Tomas, Beau Boswell, Dalton Wagner and co-coach Chris Harbaugh. Not pictured: Sanden Cheers and Lane Ripperger.

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Murray boys basketball

CNA photo by KELSEY HAUGEN

Members of the 2015-16 Murray boys basketball team are front row, from left: Jimmy Graham, Jeran Cosner, Josh Webb and Hunter Paschke. Middle row, from left: Levi Snyder, Fisher Decker, Thane Simmons, Antoine Garrison and Payton Flaherty. Back row, from left: Assistant coach Adam Brobst, Gabe Gard, Jack Jones, Bryce Keller, Kenny Boles, Dustin Teas and head coach Darin Wookey. Not pictured: Devin Slaughter.

MURRAY BOYS BASKETBALL Coach: Darin Wookey, 15th year.

Last year: 18-6 overall, 8-4 for fourth place in Bluegrass Conference; lost in district final to Earlham.

Seniors lost: Trey McHenry (19 ppg), Braydon Held (9.5 ppg); Cody Mann.

Returning letterwinners: Kenny Boles, Jr., point guard (14.6 ppg); Fisher Decker, Sr., guard (6.4 ppg); Jack Jones, Jr., guard/forward (7.8 ppg); Thane Simmons, Jr., forward/ center (4.6 ppg); Bryce Keller, Jr., forward (3.3 ppg); Dustin Teas, Jr., guard (1.9 ppg).

New prospects: Garrison Antoine, Sr. Conference prediction: “Grand View, Diagonal and Ankeny Christian return the most,” Wookey said. “They will be the favorites, but hopefully we can gel and make a run.”

Murray boys basketball schedule Dec. 15 — at Twin Cedars, Bussey, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 17 — vs. Lenox, 7:45 p.m.

Dec. 18 — vs. Melcher-Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 5 — at Ankeny Christian Academy, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 8 — at Lamoni, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 12 — vs. Seymour, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 14 — at East Union, Afton, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 15 — at Iowa Christian Academy, AIB gym, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 18 — at Mount Ayr, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 19 — at Grand View Christian, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 22 — vs. Moravia, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 2 — at Moulton-Udell, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 5 — vs. Orient-Macksburg, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 9 — at Mormon Trail, Garden Grove, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 12 — vs. Martensdale-St. Marys, 7:45 p.m.

Murray girls basketball

CNA photo by KELSEY HAUGEN

Members of the 2015-16 Murray girls basketball team are front row, from left: Kendra Boles, Breianna Klein, Ally Waske, Kayla Wookey, Hailey Chew and Britta Callstrom. Second row, from left: Kennedy Hildebrand, Cindy Gard, Kelli Romero and Chelsea Mendez. Third row, from left: Assistant coach Chris Robins, Shelby Myers, Madison Gonseth, McKenzie McIntosh, Jade Lecy and head coach Jerry Shields. Back row, from left: Vicki Palma, Kayla Siefkas, Brandi Gilbert, Katie Otto, Zadie Hatfield, Zoie Lecy, Kylie Shields and Maeci Baumfalk.

MURRAY GIRLS BASKETBALL Coach: Jerry Shields, 20th year.

Last year: 17-6 overall, 9-3 for fourth place in Bluegrass Conference.

Seniors lost: Deena Snyder (12.1 ppg, 5.2 rpg); Chellsea Jones (3.1 ppg, 1.5 rpg).

Returning letterwinners: Madison Gonseth, Sr., center (11.7 ppg, 8.1 rpg, first-team all-conference); Jade Lecy, Sr., forward (6.1 ppg, 4.0 rpg; tore ACL in volleyball and is out for the season); Zadie Hatfield, So. guard (5.7 ppg, 4.4 rpg, honorable mention all-conference); Brandi Gilbert, Jr., guard (2.1 ppg, 2.3 rpg); Katie Otto, Jr., guard (1.5 ppg, 1.3 rpg); Kayla Siefkas, Jr., guard (1.4 ppg, 1.5 rpg).

New prospects: Zoie Lecy, So., guard; Kylie Shields, So., guard; Ally Waske, Fr., center; Kayla Wookey, Fr., guard; Bre Klein, Fr., forward.

Conference prediction: “Grand View Christian, Moravia, Iowa Christian Academy and Murray should be vying for the conference title this year,” Shields said. “GVC lost their center, Moravia lost one guard, ICA lost a forward and Murray lost a forward and guard.”

Murray girls basketball schedule Dec. 15 — at Twin Cedars, Bussy, 6 p.m.

Dec. 17 — vs. Lenox, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 18 — vs. Melcher-Dallas, 6 p.m.

Jan. 5 — at Ankeny Christian Academy, 6 p.m.

Jan. 8 — at Lamoni, 6 p.m.

Jan. 8 — at Lamoni, 6 p.m.

Jan. 12 — vs. Seymour, 6 p.m.

Jan. 14 — at East Union, Afton, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 15 — at Iowa Christian Academy, AIB gym, 6 p.m.

Jan. 18 — at Mount Ayr, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 19 — at Grand View Christian, SE Polk JH gym, 6 p.m.

Jan. 22 — vs. Moravia, 6 p.m.

Feb. 2 — at Moulton-Udell, 6 p.m.

Feb. 5 — vs. Orient-Macksburg, 6 p.m.

Feb. 9 — at Mormon Trail, Garden Grove, 6 p.m.

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Diagonal boys basketball

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2015-16 Diagonal boys basketball team are, from left: Simon Zamani, Blake Alden, Kole Paxson, Gerad Naill, Jacob Taylor, Kade Means, Ty Taylor, Levi Jarred, Colter Pickering, Enes Us and Brevin Deskin. Not pictured: Head coach Matt Warren.

DIAGONAL BOYS BASKETBALL Coach: Matt Warren, fifth season.

Last year: 17-6 overall, third in the Bluegrass Conference, second in Bluegrass Conference Tournament.

Seniors lost: Blake Butler (16 ppg, 6 rpg).

Returning letterwinners: Jacob Taylor, Sr., point guard (18 ppg, 8 rpg, third-team all-state); Levi Jarred, Sr., guard (10 ppg, honorable mention all-conference); Kade Means, Sr., forward (10 ppg, 7 rpg); Gerad Naill, Sr., guard (6 ppg); Colter Pickering, Sr., guard (5 ppg); Kole Paxson, So., guard (3 ppg); Ty Taylor, So., forward (1 ppg).

New prospects: Brevin Deskin, So.; Blake Alden, So.; Simon Zamani, Jr.; Enes Us, Jr. Conference prediction: “We will be in the mix with Ankeny Christian, Grand View Christian and Murray,” Warren said. “We have a senior-dominated group who are excited about the opportunity to compete and improve upon some of our accomplishments from last year.”

Diagonal boys and girls basketball schedule Dec. 11 — vs. Moravia (Homecoming), 6 p.m.

Dec. 15 — vs. Seymour, 6 p.m.

Dec. 18 — at Grand View Christian (Faith Baptist), 6 p.m.

Jan. 4 — at Lenox, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 8 — vs. Twin Cedars, 6 p.m.

Jan. 12 — vs. Moulton-Udell, 6 p.m.

Jan. 15 — at Mormon Trail, 6 p.m.

Jan. 19 — at Lamoni, 6 p.m.

Jan. 22 — vs. Melcher-Dallas, 6 p.m.

Jan. 23-30 — Bluegrass Conference Tournament Feb. 1 — at Orient-Macksburg, 6 p.m.

Feb. 5 — at Iowa Christian Academy (AIB), 6 p.m.

Feb. 8 — vs. Essex, 6 p.m.

Feb. 12 — vs. Mormon Trail (boys only), 6 p.m.

Diagonal girls basketball

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2015-16 Diagonal girls basketball team are, from left: Maddie Lohmann, Allison Norris, Grace Hall, Kasydi Klommhaus, Bailey Taylor, Emily Newton, Cassidy Becker, Katie Sobotka, Jaci Haidsiak and Cassidy Lohmann.

Not pictured: Head coach Gina Gunsolley.

DIAGONAL GIRLS BASKETBALL Coach: Gina Gunsolley, third year.

Last year: 3-18 overall, 11th in Bluegrass Conference.

Seniors lost: Kaitlyn Klommhaus.

Returning letterwinners: Allison Norris, Jr.; Cassidy Becker, Jr.; Grace Hall, Jr.; Jaci Haidsiak, Jr.; Kasydi Klommhaus, Jr.; Cassidy Lohmann, So.; Katie Sobotka, So.; Maddie Lohmann, So. New prospects: Bailey Taylor, Fr.; Emily Newton, Fr. Conference prediction: “Moravia and Murray will most likely be competing again for conference champs. I would like to see us finish in the top six,” Gunsolley said. “We don’t have the excuse that we are young anymore. This team is strong together and if we can stay on the same page when we rotate in and out, we will be tough to beat.”

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