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2013-14 High School Winter Sports Guide Friday, Dec. 13, 2013 • www.crestonnews.com

Pictured are clockwise, from top left: Creston/O-M’s Trevor Frain, Murray’s Megan Oswald, Creston/O-M’s Madison Hance and Nodaway Valley’s TJ Bower.

READER’S GUIDE

The 2013-14 winter sports guide provides an outlook for all of our area sports teams. Inside the cover are team photos, season schedules and team capsules for boys and girls basketball, bowling and wrestling from each of our nine area high schools. The index of teams is as follows:

Creston: pages 2-3 Orient-Macksburg: page 4 Mount Ayr: pages 5-6 Southwest Valley: page 7 Nodaway Valley: pages 8-9 Lenox: pages 10-11 East Union: page 12 Murray: page 13 Diagonal: page 14

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Creston boys basketball

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

Members of the Creston varsity boys basketball team are, from left in front, Sam Hartsock, Maxx Walters, McClain Haines, Cole Crawford, Christian Groumoutis, Brandon Phipps, Carson Whittington and Cooper McDermott. Back row, assistant coach Michael West, Jon Birchard, Evan Nielsen, Jay Wolfe, Trey Benson, Alex Nielsen, Jake Miller, Cole Thompson and head coach Billy Hiatt.

CRESTON BOYS BASKETBALL Coach: Billy Hiatt, third year.

Last year: 19-4 overall, second place in Hawkeye 10 Conference.

Seniors lost: Luke Neitzel, Briar Evans, Colby Taylor, Trey Thomsen, Kainen Somers, Caleb Thompson, Ryan Cook, Zach Powers, Bryce McIlravy.

Returning letterwinners: Cole Thompson, Sr.; Brandon Phipps, Sr.; Cole Crawford, Sr.; Jay Wolfe, Jr.; Alex Nielsen, Jr. New prospects: Maxx Walters, Sr.; Jon Birchard, Sr.; Carson Whittington, Sr.; Evan Nielsen, Sr.; Trey Benson, Sr.; McClain Haines, Jr.; Christian Groumoutis, Jr.; Sam Hartsock, Jr.; Jake Miller, Jr.; Cooper McDermott, So. Conference prediction: “I think we have a chance to be right in the middle of it,” Hiatt said. “Depending on how we do and how we come together as a team will determine if we can challenge the top two teams (Harlan and Kuemper Catholic) in the conference.”

Schedule Jan. 17 — vs. Denison-Schleswig, 6 p.m.

Jan. 20 — vs. Clarinda*, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 24 — at Council Bluffs St. Albert*, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 25 — vs. Winterset, 5 p.m.

Jan. 28 — vs. Kuemper Catholic*, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 31 — vs. Shenandoah*, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 4 — at Glenwood, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 7 — vs. Red Oak, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 8 — vs. Atlantic, 5 p.m.

Feb. 14 — at Clarinda, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 18 — vs. Harlan*, 7:30 p.m.

(* — game counts in Hawkeye 10 Conference standings) Dec. 13 — at Atlantic*, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 14 — vs. ADM at Wells Fargo Arena (Des Moines), 5 p.m.

Dec. 17 — at Harlan, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 20 — at Kuemper Catholic, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 3 — at Denison-Schleswig*, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 7 — at Lewis Central*, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 10 — vs. Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 14 — at Red Oak*, 7:30 p.m.

Creston girls basketball

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2013-14 Creston girls basketball team are front row, from left: Jenna Taylor, Natalie Mostek, Olivia Nielsen, Camryn Somers and Sadie Jones. Back row, from left: Head coach Larry McNutt, Maria Mostek, Chelcee Downing, Brenna Baker, Taylor Briley, Caitlin McIlravy and assistant coach Mendy McCreight.

CRESTON GIRLS BASKETBALL Coach: Larry McNutt, third year.

Last year: 6-17 overall.

Seniors lost: Brianna Maitlen, Zaidy Frank, Emma Johnson.

Returning letterwinners: Chelcee Downing, Sr.; Natalie Mostek, Jr.; Brenna Baker, Jr. New prospects: Olivia Nielsen, Sr.; Maria Mostek, Jr.; Camryn Somers, So.; Taylor Briley, So.; Jenna Taylor, So.; Caitlin McIlravy, So.; Jessica Beatty, So.; Caitlin McIlravy, So.; Becca Ross, So. Conference prediction: “It’ll be just as good, if not better,” McNutt said about the conference. “Kuemper will be good. Obviously, Harlan will be the team to beat. Lewis Central will be good. Red Oak will be good. The conference is really good. It will be a tough go again. We’ll just have to be ready to go.”

Good luck ...to all the area teams!

Schedule Dec. 13 — vs. Atlantic, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 17 — at Harlan, 6 p.m.

Dec. 20 — at Carroll Kuemper, 6 p.m.

Jan. 3 — at Denison-Schleswig, 6 p.m.

Jan. 6 — vs. Interstate 35, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 7 — vs. Lewis Central, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 14 — at Red Oak, 6 p.m.

Jan. 17 — vs. Denison-Schleswig, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 20 — at Clarke, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 21 — at Clarinda, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 24 — at Council Bluffs St. Albert, 6 p.m.

Jan. 28 — vs. Chariton, 6 p.m.

Jan. 31 — at Shenandoah, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 4 — vs. Glenwood, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 7 — vs. Red Oak, 6 p.m.

Feb. 8 — at Atlantic, 5 p.m.

Feb. 13 — vs. Clarinda, 7:30 p.m.

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Creston/Orient-Macksburg wrestling

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

Members of the Creston/Orient-Macksburg wrestling team are, from left in front, Colton Hoepker, Keaton Eslinger, Alex Fargo, Wyatt Thompson, Jacob Goodson, Brody Frain, Trevor Marlin, Kruz Adamson, Stone Hammons, Carson Wheat, Kyle Fenton and manager Tanner Webb. Second row, assistant coach Cody Downing, Joey Huntington, Jackson MIkkelsen, Spencer Wray, Cam Leith, Darrian Fischer, Tyler Helm, Chase Shiltz, Demetrius Campbell, Bryce Briley, Chad Lamb, Tayler Pettit, assistant coach Matt Long and head coach Darrell Frain. Back row, Adam Baker, Trevor Frain, Gavin Leith, Seth Maitlen, Colton Bolinger, Kadon Hulett, Jake Gutschenritter, Zack Peppmeier, Cody Tanner, Trevor Luther, Garret Taylor and Zack Hoffman.

CRESTON/ORIENT-MACKSBURG WRESTLING Coach: Darrell Frain, 14th season.

Last year: Fifth at traditional Class 2A state tournament; sixth at State Team Dual Tournament (fourth straight appearance). Hawkeye 10 Tournament champs, second in Hawkeye 10 duals (13-1) and 16-3 overall in duals.

Seniors lost: Jake Marlin (four-time state champ), Keaton Hulett (state champ), Gage Cheers, Jacob Johnston, Cole Tanner, Nate Robinson, Katie Stevens.

Returning letterwinners: Seniors Trevor Frain (fourth at state), Kruz Adamson, Garrett Taylor, Zack Peppmeier, Adam Baker, Gavin Leith; juniors Stone Hammons, Alex Fargo, Bryce Briley, Spencer Wray, Tayler Pettit; sophomores Joey Huntington and Seth Maitlen.

New prospects: Chase Shiltz, Jake Gutschenritter, Cam Leith, Brody Frain, Trevor Marlin, Carson Wheat, Jackson Mikkelsen, Jacob Goodson, Kadon Hulett.

Conference prediction: “Clarinda has more (varsity) kids returning than anybody.

Atlantic has some good kids back. Glenwood and us are in similar situations, graduating some real good kids but with some other good ones coming back. The conference is probably a tossup between Clarinda, Glenwood and us. Then LC and Atlantic.”

Schedule Dec. 13 — at Central Decatur Tournament 5 p.m.

Dec. 17 — Double dual at DenisonSchleswig (D-S & Glenwood), 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 21-22 — at Kansas City Stampede, Platte Co., Hale Arena Jan. 7 — at Carroll Kuemper Catholic (Kuemper & Lewis Central), 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 9 — vs. Harlan, 6:30 p.m.

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

Jan. 16 — Double dual at Perry (Winterset & Perry), 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 18 — at Centerville Tournament, 10 a.m.

Jan. 21 — Double dual vs. Shenandoah

& Red Oak, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 24-25 — at John Harris Invitational, Corning Jan. 30 — vs. Council Bluffs St. Albert, 6:30 p.m.

Feb. 1 — Hawkeye 10 Tournament at Denison, 10:30 a.m.

Feb. 8 — Sectional tournament at Shenandoah, noon Feb. 15 — District tournament at Atlantic, noon Feb. 19 — State Dual Team Tournament, Wells Fargo Arena, 9 a.m.

Feb. 20-22 — State Tournament, Wells Fargo Arena

Creston/Orient-Macksburg bowling

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2013-14 Creston/Orient-Macksburg boys bowling team are front row, from left: Darin Hatfield, Tyler Shepherd, Reece Kramer, Blake Eddy and TJ Patterson.

Back row, from left: Chantz Davidson, William Haugland, Brett Cheers, Jacob Geary, Sebastian Peterson and Anthony Walton. Not pictured: Josh Conour, head coach Ron Pendegraft and assistant coach Jerry Hartman.

CRESTON/ORIENT-MACKSBURG BOWLING Coach: Ron Pendegraft.

Last year: Boys fifth at state, girls ninth at state.

Seniors lost: Josh Sawtelle, Kenny Wynn, Jacob Wolfe, Shaylen Kipp, Anna Wilson, Emily Davidson and Emily Lange.

Returning letterwinners: Chantz Davidson, Devon Eddy, Darin Hatfield, Jenna Hayes, Blake Eddy, Madison Hance, Mackenzie McKinney and Charley Parcher.

New prospects: Reece Kramer, Tyler Shepherd, TJ Patterson, William Haugland, Brett Cheers, Jacob Geary, Sebastian Peterson, Anthony Walton, Josh Conour, Taylor Suiter, Michelle Islas, Jordan Phillips, Cheynne Bunner, Alex Miller, Emily Stults, Livi Hartman, Ashley Knipfer and Alyssa Downey.

Conference prediction: “I think we’ll be competitive,” Pendegraft said. “I don’t have any expectations other than it will be fun. It will be tough. It’d be nice to win the first Hawkeye 10 Conference Tournament, but we’ll see. We’ll give it our best.”

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2013-14 Creston/Orient-Macksburg girls bowling team are front row, from left: Charley Parcher, Taylor Suiter, Michelle Islas, Jordan Phillips, Cheynne Bunner and Alex Miller. Back row, from left: Emily Stults, Jenna Hayes, Livi Hartman, Devon Eddy, Ashley Knipfer and Mackenzie McKinney. Not pictured: Madison Hance, Alyssa Downey, head coach Ron Pendegraft and assistant coach Jerry Hartman.

Schedule Dec. 21 — at Shenandoah, 1 p.m.

Jan. 4 — at Denison, 1 p.m.

Jan. 11 — at Harlan, 1 p.m.

Jan. 14 — at Red Oak Tournament, 3:30 p.m.

Jan. 18 — Panther Tournament, 1 p.m.

Jan. 21 — at Red Oak, 3:30 p.m.

Jan. 25 — vs. Shenandoah, 1 p.m.

Feb. 1 — vs. Central Decatur, 1 p.m.

Feb. 8 — vs. Lewis Central (senior day), 1 p.m.

Feb. 14 — at Hawkeye 10 Conference Tournament (at Thunderbowl, Council Bluffs), 12 p.m.

Feb. 18 — Regional Tournament, TBD Feb. 24 — State Tournament (Plaza Lanes, Des Moines), TBD

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

Last year: 1-22 overall, 1-15 in Rolling Hills Conference.

Seniors lost: Tom Walter, Jacob Caviness.

Returning letterwinners: Jesse Johnson, So.; Jordan Thompson, Jr.; Wyatt Hensley, Sr.; Chantz Davidson, Sr. New prospects: Dylan Nichols, Fr.; Keaton Wambold, Fr.; Triston Davidson, Fr.; Owen Hensley, Fr.; Cameron Walker, Fr.

Schedule Dec. 13 — vs. Grandview Park Baptist Dec. 14 — vs. Seymour Dec. 17 — at Iowa Christian Academy Dec. 20 — at Moravia Jan. 7 — vs. Lamoni Jan. 10 — vs. Ankeny Christian Academy Jan. 11 — vs. Moulton-Udell Jan. 17 — at Twin Cedars (Bussey) Jan. 24 — at Seymour Feb. 3 — vs. Diagonal Feb. 4 — vs. Mormon Trail (Garden Grove) Feb. 7 — at Murray Feb. 11 — vs. Iowa Christian Academy Feb. 14 — vs. East Union CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2013-14 Orient-Macksburg boys basketball team are front row, from left: Keaton Wambold, Triston Davidson, Dylan Nichols and Cameron Walker. Middle row, from left: Aaron Kralik, James Sullivan, Seth White, Jesse Johnson and Owen Hensley. Back row, from left: Head coach Drew Dornack, Jordan Thompson, Wyatt Hensley, Tyrell Stucker, Chantz Davidson and Logan Holste.

Orient-Macksburg girls basketball ORIENT-MACKSBURG GIRLS BASKETBALL Coach: Kim Dejongh, first season after spending eight seasons as the junior high girls coach.

Last year: 3-20 overall, eighth place in the Rolling Hills Conference.

Seniors lost: Morgan James (10.8 ppg), Gabby Jenkins (10 rpg).

Returning letterwinners: Shannon Eads, Jr., guard (5.7 ppg, 5.4 rpg); Courtney Neal, Jr., forward; Lisa Moss, Jr., guard (5 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 35 steals); Shyla Waldhauser, So., guard (20 steals).

New prospects: Harper Spurrier, Sr., guard/forward.

Conference prediction: “It’s a new conference this year so not sure where we’ll finish,” DeJongh said.

“Probably Murray or Grandview Park Baptist for the conference title.”

Schedule Dec. 13 — vs. Grandview Park Baptist Dec. 17 — at Iowa Christian Academy (Waukee) Dec. 20 — at Moravia Jan. 7 — vs. Lamoni Jan. 10 — vs. Ankeny Christian Academy Jan. 11 — vs. Moulton-Udell Jan. 17 — at Twin Cedars (Bussey) Jan. 24 — at Seymour Jan. 25-31 — Bluegrass tournament Feb. 3 — vs. Diagonal Feb. 4 — vs. Mormon Trail (Garden Grove) Feb. 7 — at Murray Feb. 11 — vs. Iowa Christian Academy CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2013-14 Orient-Macksburg girls basketball team are front row: Harper Spurrier. Middle row, from left: Katie Walter, Courtney Neal and Shyla Waldhauser. Back row, from left: Head coach Kim DeJongh, Shannon Eads, Amber Rinke, Lisa Moss and assistant coach Dan McKinney.

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Mount Ayr boys basketball MOUNT AYR BOYS BASKETBALL Coach: Bret Ruggles.

Last year: 16-8 overall.

Seniors lost: Braydee Poore, Jake Still, Dylan Doman, Austin Quick, John Triggs.

Returning letterwinners: Jacob Sobotka, Jack Jones, Casey Paxson, Zach Vanderflught, Riley Weehler, Lincoln Martin, Jed McCreary.

New prospects: Kyle Young, Quency Vos, Kyle Dolecheck, Connor Giles, Nick Wurster, Caleb Schnoor, Rhett Murphy.

Conference prediction: Ruggles expects Interstate 35, Pleasantville, Central Decatur, Nodaway Valley and Bedford to be among the top teams in the conference this season.

“I am extremely excited about leading this group of young men,” Ruggles said. “They bring a lot of athleticism and talent to the floor, but lack experience and time. With a great early schedule, we will get enough reps to compete in the later months.”

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2013-14 Mount Ayr boys basketball team are front row, from left: Kyle Young, Quency Vos, Zach Vanderflught, Jack Jones, Casey Paxson, Hagan Willis and Jacob Sobotka. Back row, from left: Riley Weehler, Lincoln Martin, Caleb Schnoor, Connor Giles, Trevor Gooding, Kyle Dolecheck, Jake Ricker, Nathan Allen, Nick Wurster, Cameron Young, Jed McCreary, Rhett Murphy and Sean Davis. Not pictured: Head coach Bret Ruggles and assistant coach Jeff Levine.

Schedule Dec. 13 — vs. Bedford, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 17 — at Nodaway Valley, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 19 — at Lamoni, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 20 — at Interstate 35, 7:30 p.m.

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

Jan. 10 — vs. Martensdale-St. Marys, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 13 — at Clarke, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 14 — vs. Lenox, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 16 — at Central Decatur, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 20 — vs. Murray, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 21 — at East Union, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 24 — vs. Wayne, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 27 — vs. Clarinda Academy, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 28 — at Bedford, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 31 — at Southeast Warren, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 3 — at Chariton, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 4 — vs. Nodaway Valley, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 7 — vs. Pleasantville, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 11 — at Lenox, 7:30 p.m.

Mount Ayr girls basketball

MOUNT AYR GIRLS BASKETBALL Coach: Thad Streit.

Last year: 11-11 overall.

Seniors lost: Emily Fox, Morgan Quick, Caitlin Giles, Logan Wimer, Hannah Fletchall, Taylor Still.

Returning letterwinners: Brook Rychnovsky, Sr.; Paige Daughton, Sr.; Ashton Johnson, Jr. New prospects: Hannah Glendenning, Jr.; Macy Larsen, Fr.; Megan Warin, Fr.; Allie Shields, Jr.; Tess Shields, Fr.; Kelcie Shields, Fr.; Katie Holmes, So.

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2013-14 Mount Ayr girls basketball team are front row, from left: Brook Rychnovsky and Paige Daughton. Middle row, from left: Kirsten Dolecheck, Ica Hauge, Blair Glendenning, Ashton Johnson, Macy Larsen, Hannah Glendenning and Megan Warin. Back row, from left: Head coach Thad Streit, Sadie Frost, Tess Shields, Kelcie Shields, Allie Shields, Katie Holmes and assistant coach Ranae Klinkefus.

Schedule Dec. 13 — vs. Bedford, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 17 — at Nodaway Valley, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 20 — at Interstate 35, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 7 — vs. Southwest Valley, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 10 — vs. Martensdale-St. Marys, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 13 — at Clarke, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 14 — vs. Lenox, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 16 — at Central Decatur, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 20 — vs. Murray, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 21 — at East Union, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 24 — vs. Wayne, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 28 — at Bedford, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 31 — at Southeast Warren, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 3 — at Chariton, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 4 — vs. Nodaway Valley, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 7 — vs. Pleasantville, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 11 — at Lenox, 6:15 p.m.

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Mount Ayr wrestling

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2013-14 Mount Ayr wrestling team are front row, from left: MaKayla O’Mailia, Ashley Paxson and Billi Stark. Middle row, from left: Gavin Dine, Dawson Knapp, Trevor Anderson, Ben Saville, Erik Freed, Eric Miller, Wyatt Jackson, Jacob Beamgard and Cal Daughton. Back row, from left: Head coach Eric Ehlen, assistant coach John Ford, Jon Vanbuskirk, Jeremy Vanbuskirk, Grant Staats, Logan Stark, Logan Kelley, Joe Ricker and assistant coach Kevin Trullinger. Not pictured: Jacob Vanbuskirk.

MOUNT AYR WRESTLING Coach: Eric Ehlen, 18th year, 172-150-2 record.

Last year: 15-8, placed fifth in Pride of Iowa Conference.

Seniors lost: Shane Swank (39-9), Zane Sickels (21-21), Zach Lemon (9-29).

Returning letterwinners (career records): Trevor Andserson (14-25), Wyatt Jackson (2-3), Jonathan Vanbuskirk (6-17), Eric Miller (14-32), Joe Ricker (72-22), Ben Saville (13-37), Grant Staats (49-41), Jacob Beamgard (47-76), Erik Freed (90-28), Dawson Knapp (79-57).

New prospects: Cal Daughton, 138; Jacob Vanbuskirk 152-160; Logan Kelley, 195220.

Conference prediction: “Low numbers will hurt most all in the conference,” Ehlen said. “It should be a wide open race.”

Schedule Dec. 13 — at Central Decatur, 5 p.m.

Dec. 17 — at Southeast Warren, 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 19 — at Nodaway Valley, 6 p.m.

Dec. 21 — at Pride of Iowa Conference Tournament (at Bedford), 10 a.m.

Jan. 11 — at Panther Invitational (at Creston), 11 a.m.

Jan. 17 — Ron Scott Duals, 4:30 p.m.

Jan. 18 — Ron Scott Duals, 10 a.m.

Jan. 21 — vs. Southwest Valley, Van Me-

ter, 6 p.m.

Jan. 24 — at John J. Harris Classic (at Corning), 4 p.m.

Jan. 25 — at John J. Harris Classic (at Corning), 10 a.m.

Jan. 28 — at Clarinda Academy, 6 p.m.

Jan. 30 — at Bedford/Lenox (at Lenox), 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 1 — at Quad State Invitational (at Maryville, Mo.), 10 a.m.

Mount Ayr bowling

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2013-14 Mount Ayr bowling team are front row, from left: Naomi Richards and Holly Karr. Middle row, from left: Clint Bounds, Brittany Mastin, Chaz Bounds, Amber Cox, Alycia Thurman and Samantha Paxson. Back row, from left: Coach Deb Ayres, Micheala Mueller, Laura Campbell, Blake Roberts, Nathan Roberts, Ty Pollock, Quintin Chumbley, coach Mike Zarr and Kevin Ralson.

MOUNT AYR BOWLING Coach: Mike Zarr, 7th year.

Last year: 2-10.

Seniors lost: Jasper Abarr (146 average).

Returning letterwinners: Holly Karr, Sr., (97 average); Naomi Richards, Sr., (106 average); Samantha Crawford, So., (103 average); Cheyenne Percified, So., (90 average); Quintin Chumbley, Jr., (133 average); Keven Ralston, Jr., (78 average); Blake Roberts, Jr., (129 average); Nathan Roberts, Jr., (136 average); Ty Pollock, Jr.; Trevor Shelley, Sr., (119 average) .

New prospects: Alycia Thurman, Jr.; Laura Campbell, Fr.; Amber Cox, Fr.; Brittany Mastin, Fr.; Micheala Mueller, Fr.; Chaz Bounds, Sr.; Clint Bounds, Sr. Conference prediction: “We will have to work to improve our young girls’ games to be a contender for the conference,” Zarr said. “We should be all right in our conference (boys) as all the teams lost key members of their teams.”

Schedule Dec. 17 - at Nodaway Valley, 4 p.m.

Jan. 13 - vs. Lenox, Nodaway valley, 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 18 - at Panther Tournament, 1 p.m.

Jan. 20 - vs. Lamoni, 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 28 - at Central Decatur, 4 p.m.

Feb. 1 - Shenandoah, 1 p.m.

Feb. 3 - vs. Clarke, 6:30 p.m.

Feb. 8 - at Pride of Iowa Conference Meet (Lenox) Feb. 20 - at State Qualifying Meet, TBA

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Southwest Valley boys basketball

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2013-14 Southwest Valley boys basketball team are front row, from left: Chris Mullen, Ryan Carlson, Quintin Wilcoxson, Evan Baldwin, Keegan Longabaugh, Lane Peterson, Gunnar McCuen and Thad Bruning. Middle row, from left: Quenten Oldenkamp, Jerad Shires, Jacob Kinyon, Tony Klocke, Jeffrey Walton, Ryan Allison, Chris Hinterkopf, Spencer Bull, Austin Pellegrini, Cody McMann, Bryan Pearson, Preston Fleharty and Tanner Dixon. Back row, Head coach Jim Obermeier, assistant coach Chris King, Joey Kernen, Colby Cooper, Trevor Sorensen, Scott Vanderhoof, Colten Drake, Dalton Davis, Wyatt McAlpin, Jackson Soll, John Kinser, Nicolis Frede, assistant coach Andrew Focht and assistant coach Nick Gray.

SOUTHWEST VALLEY BOYS BASKETBALL Coach: Jim Obermeier, first year at Southwest Valley after 14 years as head coach of Villisca.

Last year: Corning, 2-21; Villisca, 22-5.

Seniors lost: Damon Sunderman (15 ppg, 11 rpg), Austin Sorensen (10 ppg), Travis Herzberg (17 ppg), Max Mauderly (11 ppg).

Returning letterwinners: Keegan Longabaugh (11 ppg, 8 rpg), Colten Drake (5 ppg, 4 rpg), Lane Peterson (3 ppg), Scott Vanderhoof, Gunnar McCuen, Evan Baldwin.

New prospects: Quintin Wilcoxson, Trevor Sorensen, Thad Bruning, Clint Mullen, Bryan Pearson, Ryan Carlson.

Schedule Dec. 13 — vs. Nodaway Valley, 7:45 p.m.

Dec. 17 — vs. Lenox (at Villisca), 7:45 p.m.

Dec. 20 — vs. Southeast Warren, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 7 — at Mount Ayr, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 10 — at Wayne, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 14 — vs. East Union, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 17 — at Pleasantville, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 21 — vs. Bedford, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 24 — at Martensdale-St. Marys, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 27 — at Red Oak, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 28 — at Nodaway Valley, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 31 — vs. Interstate 35, 7:45 p.m.

Feb. 1 — at Clarinda, 7:45 p.m.

Feb. 4 — at Lenox, 7:45 p.m.

Feb. 7 — vs. Central Decatur, 7:45 p.m.

Feb. 10 — vs. Red Oak, 7:45 p.m.

Feb. 11 — at East Union, 7:45 p.m.

Southwest Valley girls basketball SOUTHWEST VALLEY GIRLS BASKETBALL Coaches: co-coaches Julie Krauth and Sandy Winter.

Last year: Corning, 8-12 overall and 8-8 in Pride of Iowa Conference; Villisca, 21-5 overall, state tournament qualifier.

Seniors lost: Ella Akin, Tiffany Shepherd, Paige Jessen, Kelsey Anstey, Morgan Herr, Amanda Focht, Brianna Fisher, Jenny King, Jill Vanderhoof.

Returning letterwinners: Sydney Maynes, forward; Marissa Drake, forward; Taylor Gaule, guard; Mikayla Dolch, guard/forward; Taylor Henkenius, forward; Gentry Johannes, forward; Jonnie Weeks, guard; Kelsie Kinman, forward/center.

New prospects: “We have strong numbers and the depth of the bench looks very strong,” Winter said.

Conference prediction: Winter expects the Timberwolves to compete for the league title this year.

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2013-14 Southwest Valley girls basketball team are front row, from left: Kelsie Kinman, Marissa Drake, Gentry Johannes, Mikayla Dolch, Sydney Maynes, Taylor Henkenius, Taylor Gaule and Rachel Herzberg. Middle row, from left: Elizabeth Herzberg, Janelle Gibler, Jonnie Weeks, Regan Jessen, Jade Petersen, Lexi Bronner, Katie Taylor, Shelby Cooper and Kim Hults. Back row, from left: Coach Julie Krauth, Shelby Nelson, Paige Garland, Diana Berggren, Danica Sunderman, Erin Fleharty, Brittney Westlake, Sydney Damewood, Elizabeth Fuller, Kiara Roberts and coach Sandy Winter. Not pictured: Molly Oglesbee and Christine Shipley.

Schedule Feb. 1 — at Clarinda, 6 p.m.

Feb. 4 — at Lenox, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 7 — vs. Central Decatur, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 10 — vs. Red Oak, 6 p.m.

Feb. 11 — at East Union, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 17 — at Pleasantville, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 21 — vs. Bedford, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 24 — at Martensdale-St. Marys, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 27 — at Red Oak, 6 p.m.

Jan. 28 — at Nodaway Valley, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 31 — vs. Interstate 35, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 13 — vs. Nodaway Valley, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 17 — vs. Lenox (at Villisca), 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 20 — vs. Southeast Warren, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 7 — at Mount Ayr, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 10 — at Wayne, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 14 — vs. East Union, 6:15 p.m.

Southwest Valley wrestling

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2013-14 Southwest Valley wrestling team are front row, from left: Bryce Newton, Logan Wood, Buck Schafroth, Garrett Seals and Spencer Calkins. Middle row, from left: Evan Skelton, Scott Palmer, Nick Frederick, Zach Barton, Sean Haffner and Hayden Bayles. Back row, from left: Cody Steinbach, Ralph Morales, Isaac Huber, Tyler Bissell, Sammy Richey and Blake Haidsiak-Riggle. Not pictured: Head coach Jason Wetzel.

SOUTHWEST VALLEY WRESTLING Coach: Jason Wetzel, 7th year.

Last year: 8-17 dual record, 3-5 in Pride of Iowa Conference.

Seniors lost: Taylor Mullen (132), Justin Marn (152).

Returning letterwinners: Logan Wood, Sr., 120, (district qualifier); Tyler Bissell, Jr., 152; Kallan Schmelzer, Sr., 160, (district qualifier); Zach Barton, Sr., 182 (2012, 2013 state qualifier); Sammy Richey, Jr., 170; Ralph Morales, So., 285.

New prospects: Garrett Seals, Jr., 132; Nick Frederick, Jr., 138; Sean Haffner, So., 145; Evan Skelton, Fr., 145; Spencer Calkings, Fr., 152; Buck Schafroth, Jr., 160; Blake Haidsiak-Riggle, Jr., 170; Hayden Bayles, Fr., 170; Bryce Newton, Fr., 182; Scott Palmer, Fr., 195; Isaac Huber, Jr., 220; Cody Steinbach, Jr., 285.

Conference prediction: “I look for I-35, Central Decatur and Southeast Warren to finish near the top,” Wetzel said. “We have an interesting mix of talent on this year’s team. We only return six wrestlers from last year’s team, with a few others with some experience. The experienced wrestlers will need to come away from every match with bonus points and the younger wrestlers need to fight to stay in every match.”

Schedule Dec. 14 — at Bed/Lenox Tournament (at Lenox), 10 a.m.

Dec. 19 — at Interstate 35, 6 p.m.

Dec. 21 — at Bed/Lenox Tournament (at Bedford), 10 a.m.

Jan. 7 — at Clarinda, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 11 — at Winterset, 9:30 a.m.

Jan. 14 — at Audubon, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 16 — vs. East Union, Martensdale-St. Marys, 6 p.m.

Jan. 18 — at Griswold, 10 a.m.

Jan. 21 — at Mount Ayr, 6 p.m.

Jan. 24 — John J. Harris Classic, 4 p.m.

Jan. 25 — John J. Harris Classic, 10 a.m.

Jan. 30 — vs. Nodaway Valley, Southeast Warren, 6 p.m.

Feb. 1 — at Audubon Tournament, 10 a.m.

Feb. 4 — at Southwest Iowa, 5:30 p.m.

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Nodaway Valley boys basketball

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2013-14 Nodaway Valley boys basketball team are front row, from left: Nathan Andrews, David Schweitzer, Garrett Herrmann and Sam Marnin. Middle row, from left: Ryan Jensen, Jackson Lamb, Nate Venteicher, Dallas Kreager and Tanner Armstrong. Back row, from left: Assistant coach Dick Kohler, manager Cody Jacobson, Zach Plymesser, TJ Bower, Delson Grantham, Mason Clarke, Caleb Mueller, manager Hank Bohling, manager Zach Van Horn and head coach Darrell Burmeister.

NODAWAY VALLEY BOYS BASKETBALL Coach: Darrell Burmeister, 30th season, career record of 477-171 (13th among active coaches) and 378-63 at Nodaway Valley.

Last year: 23-2 overall record, 16-0 in Pride of Iowa Conference (first place), Class 2A state quarterfinalist.

Seniors lost: Alex Welsch (16.4 ppg, 246 rebounds, 90 blocks - 8th place all-time Iowa career blocks); Brad Baudler (16.0 ppg); Dan Ehrsam (9.4 ppg, 42.7 percent 3-point shooter); Dean Frank (9.2 ppg).

Returning letterwinners: TJ Bower, Sr., (10.9 ppg, 146 rebounds); Mason Clarke, Sr.; Jackson Lamb, So., (3.4 ppg); Caleb Mueller, Sr.; Zach Plymesser, Sr.; David Schweitzer, Jr. New prospects: Nathan Andrews, Jr.; Tanner Armstrong, Jr. Conference prediction: “Pleasantville, Interstate 35 and Nodaway Valley, with several others capable of competing,” Burmeister said. “With the drop down to 1A this year, we will be competitive.”

Schedule Dec. 13 — at Southwest Valley (Corning), 8 p.m.

Dec. 17 — vs. Mount Ayr, 8 p.m.

Dec. 20 — vs. Martensdale-St. Marys, 8 p.m.

Jan. 7 — vs. East Union, 8 p.m.

Jan. 10 — at Pleasantville, 8 p.m.

Jan. 11 — at Clarke (Osceola), 6 p.m.

Jan. 14 — at Bedford, 8 p.m.

Jan. 17 — vs. Interstate 35, 8 p.m.

Jan. 18 — vs. Panorama, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 21 — vs. Lenox, 8 p.m.

Jan. 24 — at Central Decatur (Leon), 8 p.m.

Jan. 28 — vs. Southwest Valley, 8 p.m.

Jan. 31 — at Wayne (Corydon), 8 p.m.

Feb. 1 — vs. Earlham, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 4 — at Mount Ayr, 8 p.m.

Feb. 7 — vs. Southeast Warren, 8 p.m.

Feb. 11 — vs. Bedford, 8 p.m.

Feb. 14 — at Carroll Kuemper Catholic, 8 p.m.

Feb. 17 — Boys district, TBA

Nodaway Valley girls basketball

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2013-14 Nodaway Valley girls basketball team are front row, from left: Christine Gross, Emily Huntington and Shelby Nupp-Holder.

Middle row, from left: Josie Carter, Destiny Scar, Mercedes Harter, Keeley Shantz, Natalie Daugherty and Hollie Perrin. Back row, from left: Assistant coach Michele MacKinnon, Riley Lonsdale, Jessica Nelson, Josie Clarke, Emily Schildberg, Paige McElfish, Casey Ehrsam and head coach Tom Thompson.

NODAWAY VALLEY GIRLS BASKETBALL Coach: Tom Thompson, 5th year (56-34 career record).

Last year: 14-9 overall, 11-5 in Pride of Iowa Conference (third place).

Seniors lost: Sydney Reeves (13.7 ppg, 7 rpg); Shelby Venteicher (8.3 ppg, 4 rpg); Kysa Downing (4.1 ppg, 5.1 rpg); Julie Bricker (3.2 ppg, 4.7 rpg).

Returning letterwinners: Christine Gross, Sr., guard (3.6 ppg); Emily Huntington, Sr., guard (3.5 ppg); Shelby NuppHolder, Sr., forward; Josie Carter, Jr., guard (6 ppg); Hollie Perrin, Jr., guard (2.5 ppg); Jessica Nelson, So., guard (2 ppg); Mercedes Harter, So., guard; Emily Schildberg, So., forward (3 ppg).

New prospects: Josie Clarke, Fr., center; Paige McElfish, Fr., forward; Riley Lonsdale, Fr., forward; Natalie Daugherty, Fr., guard; Keeley Shantz, Fr., guard; Destiny Scar, So., guard.

Conference prediction: “POI is most wide open since I’ve been coaching,” Thompson said. “There are six or seven teams that could win it. We will be very competitive.”

Schedule Dec. 13 — at Southwest Valley (Corning), 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 17 — vs. Mount Ayr, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 20 — vs. Martensdale-St. Marys, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 7 — vs. East Union, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 10 — at Pleasantville, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 11 — vs. Clarke (Osceola), 4 p.m.

Jan. 14 — at Bedford, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 17 — vs. Interstate 35, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 18 — vs. Panorama, 6 p.m.

Jan. 21 — vs. Lenox, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 24 — at Central Decatur (Leon), 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 28 — vs. Southwest Valley, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 31 — at Wayne (Corydon), 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 1 — vs. Earlham, 6 p.m.

Feb. 4 — at Mount Ayr, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 7 — vs. Southeast Warren, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 11 — vs. Bedford, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 15 — Regional tournament, TBA

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Nodaway Valley wrestling

Fontanelle Observer photo by TERRY HOLUB

Members of the 2013-14 Nodaway Valley wrestling team are front row, from left: Jake Baudler, JD Lyman, Shane Breheny, Heath Downing, Jake Peterson, Ben Freese and Dylan Cornelison. Middle row, from left: Managers Jenna Christensen, Kadee Eblen, Katy Ehrsam and Corrine Jones. Back row, from left: Assistant coach Sam Groves, Jaydn Erlandson, Braxton Wallace, Jared Corder, Brennen Weiland, Billy Bakerink, Casey Ladd, Josh Allsup and head coach Jeff Ohnemus. Not pictured: Joe Ernst and Joel Johnston.

Schedule NODAWAY VALLEY WRESTLING Coach: Jeff Ohnemus, first year. Ohnemus was a two-time state qualifier for Nodaway Valley in high school and wrestled for Waldorf College, where he was a two-time NAIA national qualifier.

Last year: 8-16 dual meet record.

Seniors lost: Kain Queck, 43-8, sixth place at 152 last year.

Returning letterwinners: Jaydn Erlandson, Sr., 27-16, 152; Dylan Corneilson, So., 23-22, 138; Ben Freese, So., 17-17, 120; Dusty Davis, Jr., 3-4, 113; JD Lyman, Jr., 23-20, 126; Casey Ladd, Jr., 14-14, 170.

New prospects: Josh Allsup.

Dec. 14 — at Lenox tournament, 10 a.m.

Dec. 17 — at Missouri Valley, 6 p.m.

Dec. 19 — vs. East Union,Mount Ayr, 6 p.m.

Dec. 21 — at POI championships, Bedford, 10 a.m.

Jan. 6 — at Clarinda tournament, 4:30 p.m.

Jan. 11 — Dual tournament at Atlantic, 10 a.m.

Jan. 14 — at Saydel, 6 p.m.

Jan. 16 — at Bedford, 6 p.m.

Jan. 18 — at Underwood tournament, 9 a.m.

Jan. 24-25 — at John Harris Tournament (Corning) Jan. 30 — at Southwest Valley (Corning), 6 p.m.

Feb. 1 — at Tiger Invitational (Guthrie Center), 11 a.m.

Feb. 8 — Sectional, TBA, noon Feb. 11 — Regional dual, TBA, 6 p.m.

Feb. 15 — 1A district, TBA, noon Feb. 19 — Dual team tournament, Wells Fargo Arena Feb. 20-22 — State tournament, Wells Fargo Arena

Nodaway Valley bowling

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2013-14 Nodaway Valley bowling team are front row, from left: Krista Cooper, Shania Day and Rachel Burns. Back row, from left: Kelsey Coffman, Saber Brandt and Wyatt Low.

Schedule Dec. 17 — vs. Mount Ayr, 4 p.m.

Jan. 4 — at Norwalk, noon Jan. 7 — at Tri-Center (Minden), 3:30 p.m.

Jan. 11 — at Lenox, 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 18 — at Panther Invitational, 1 p.m.

Jan. 21 — at Central Decatur (Leon), 4 p.m.

Jan. 27 — at Clarke (Osceola), 4 p.m.

Jan. 30 — vs. Harlan, 4 p.m.

Feb. 8 — at POI meet (Lenox), 10 a.m.

Feb. 10 — vs. Lamoni, 4 p.m.

Feb. 18 — State qualifying meet, TBA Feb. 24 — State meet, Plaza Lanes, Des Moines, TBA

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Lenox boys basketball LENOX BOYS BASKETBALL Coaches: co-coaches Jesse Cox (10 years) and Steve Tussey (first year with Lenox, 22 years total at Woodbine, Perry, Orient-Macksburg and Lenox).

Last year: 13-12 overall, sixth place in the Pride of Iowa Conference.

Seniors lost: Mason Peterson (12 ppg, 7 rpg, 6 apg, 3 spg, 2 bpg).

Returning letterwinners: Dustin Gordon, Sr.; Todd Stoaks, Sr.; Caleb Lange, Jr.; Francisco Martinez, Jr.; Spencer Brown, So.; Carson Cline, So. New prospects: Mike Martinez, So.; Dawson Tullberg, Fr.; Kaleb Anderson, Fr. Conference prediction: Cox expects Nodaway Valley, Pleasantville and Interstate 35 to compete for the conference title.

Schedule

CNA photo by JAKE WADDINGHAM

Members of the 2013-14 Lenox boys basketball team are front row, from left: Dustin Gordon, Todd Stoaks and Chase Maynes. Middle row from left, Kaleb Anderson, Carson Cline, Cole Johnston and Frank Martinez. Back row from left: Dawson Tullberg, Spencer Brown, Caleb Lange and Frank Hoffman.

Not pictured: Co-coaches Jesse Cox and Steve Tussey.

Dec. 13 — at East Union, 7:45 p.m.

Dec. 17 — at Southwest Valley (at Villisca), 7:45 p.m.

Dec. 19 — at Murray, 7:45 p.m.

Dec. 20 — vs. Central Decatur, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 6 — vs. Diagonal, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 7 — vs. Bedford, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 10 — vs. Interstate 35, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 14 — at Mount Ayr, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 17 — at Wayne, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 21 — at Nodaway Valley,

7:45 p.m.

Jan. 24 — vs. Southeast Warren, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 28 — vs. East Union, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 31 — at Pleasantville, 7:45 p.m.

Feb. 4 — vs. Southwest Valley, 7:45 p.m.

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

Feb. 10 — at Stanton, 7:45 p.m.

Feb. 11 — vs. Mount Ayr, 7:45 p.m.

Feb. 14 — at Red Oak, 7:45 p.m.

Lenox girls basketball LENOX GIRLS BASKETBALL Coach: Mandy Stoaks, second year.

Last year: 2-20 overall, 1-15 in Pride of Iowa Conference.

Seniors lost: Madison Douglas (7 ppg).

Returning letterwinners: Katie Dukes, Jr., guard/forward ( 8.3 ppg, 8.4 rpg); Aurora Arevalo, Jr., center, (9 ppg, 9 rpg); Kara Henrichs, Jr., guard; Regan Tullberg, Jr., cener; Sydney Barker, Sr., guard/forward; Taylor Foster, Sr., guard.

New prospects: Chelsie Dukes, Sr., forward; Morgan Miller, Jr., guard/ forward; Hannah Bennett, So., forward; Mika Weaver, So., guard; Shantelle Brown, Fr., forward; Makinna Fitzgerald, Fr., guard/forward; Hannah Mitchell, Fr., guard; Jacy Stoaks, Fr., forward/center.

Conference prediction: Stoaks expects Southwest Valley and Martensdale-St. Marys to be among the top teams in the conference.

“We have a good group of hard workers that are determined to turn our basketball program around,” Stoaks said.

Schedule Dec. 13 — at East Union, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 17 — at Southwest Valley (at Villisca), 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 19 — at Murray, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 20 — vs. Central Decatur, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 6 — vs. Diagonal, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 7 — vs. Bedford, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 10 — vs. Interstate 35, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 14 — at Mount Ayr, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 17 — at Wayne, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 21 — at Nodaway Valley, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 24 — vs. Southeast Warren, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 28 — vs. East Union, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 31 — at Pleasantville, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 4 — vs. Lenox, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 7 — at Martensdale-St. Marys, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 10 — at Stanton, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 11 — vs. Mount Ayr, 6:15 p.m.

CNA photo by JAKE WADDINGHAM

Members of the 2013-14 Lenox girls basketball team are front row from left: Chelsie Dukes, Taylor Foster and Sydney Barker. Middle row from left: Shantelle Brown, Kara Henricks, Mika Weaver, Hannah Mitchell and Makinna Fitzgerald. Back row from left: manager Cooper Bailey Katie Dukes, Morgan Miller, Regan Tullberg, Jacy Stoaks, Hannah Bennett, Aurora Arevalo and manager Tyra Stoaks. Not pictured: Head coach Mandy Stoaks.

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CNA photo by JAKE WADDINGHAM

Members of the 2013-14 Lenox girls bowling team are front row, from left: Kailey Cole, Kenzie Cole, Emily Powell and Elijah Briggs. Back row from left: Megan Brown, Haley Bals, Mika Ricks, Macey Newlin and Morgan Newlin. Not pictured: Head coach Allen Dukes.

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Lenox boys bowling LENOX BOWLING Coach: Allen Dukes, fifth year.

Last year: girls 8-2, second in Pride of Iowa Conference; boys 5-2, second in Pride of Iowa Conference.

Seniors lost: Blythe Beck, Bailey Rainforth, Lacey McClain, Cassidy Moses, Erin Hintz.

Returning letterwinners: Riley Haidsiak, Jr.; Mitchell Brown, Jr.; Allen Hoffman, So.; Mike Briggs, Jr.; Allen Padilla, So. New prospects: Macey Newlin, So.; Morgan Newlin, So.; Megan Brown, Jr.; Emily Powell, Fr.; Elijah Briggs, Fr.; Mika Ricks, So.; Frank Hoffman, Jr.; Kris Foote, Jr. Conference prediction: “For the boys title, Mount Ayr and for the girls, Nodaway Valley,” Dukes said. “If our teams improve over the year, we could be in the hunt for the POI titles.”

Schedule

CNA photo by JAKE WADDINGHAM

Members of the 2013 Lenox boys bowling team are front row, from left: Connor Bendik, Allen Hoffman, Mitchell Brown and Joseph Estrella. Back row from left: Allen Padilla, Logan Lawson, Pedro Castor, Mike Briggs, Leevi Marshall and Butch Haidsiak. Not pictured: Head coach Allen Dukes.

Dec. 16 — vs. Clarke, 4 p.m.

Jan. 11 — vs. Central Decatur, Nodaway Valley, 10 a.m.

Jan. 13 — at Mount Ayr, 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 18 — at Creston Tournament, 1 p.m.

Jan. 27 — at Lamoni (in Leon), 3:45 p.m.

Feb. 1 — at Creston, 10 a.m.

Feb. 8 — Pride of Iowa Conference Tournament (Lenox), 9 a.m.

Feb. 11 — vs. Shenandoah, 4 p.m.

Feb. 18 — at Regionals, TBD Feb. 24 — at State, TBD

Bedford/Lenox wrestling

Bedford Times-Press photo by COLLEEN LARIMER

Members of the 2013-14 Bedford/Lenox wrestling team are front row, from left: Jared Hensley, Sawyer Andresen, Spencer Payne, Colby Lange, David Cortez, Konner Martin and Josh Mitchell. Middle row, from left: Coach Lynn Christensen, Trenton Barnett, Cody Sleep, Seth Willets, Maxwell McMillin, Tyler Jenkins, Dusten Reed and coach Eddard Christensen. Back row, from left: Coach Rod Willets, volunteer coach Sam Pitt, Zach Marxen, Zachary Johnson, Zachery McMillin, Hunter Russell, Jacey Glynn, volunteer coach Derek Weller, coach Tom Christensen and volunteer coach Craig Christensen.

Schedule Dec. 14 — Bedford/Lenox Tournament (at Lenox), 10 a.m.

Dec. 21 — Bedford/Lenox Tournament (at Bedford), 10 a.m.

Jan. 9 — at Clarke, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 14 — at Griswold, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 16 — vs. Interstate 35, Nodaway Valley (at Bedford), 6 p.m.

Jan. 18 — at Wayne Tournament, 9:30 a.m.

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Jan. 24 — at John J. Harris Classic, 4 p.m.

Jan. 25 — at John J. Harris Classic, 10 a.m.

Jan. 30 — vs. Mount Ayr, Pleasantville, Maryville (at Lenox), 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 1 — at Maryville, Mo., 10 a.m.

Feb. 4 — at Sidney, 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 8 — at Sections, TBA Feb. 11 — at Regionals, TBA Feb. 15 — at Districts, TBA

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East Union boys basketball EAST UNION BOYS BASKETBALL Coach: Thad Tussey, first year. Tussey spent three years as an assistant coach at Southwestern Community College and two years as an assistant coach at Orient-Macksburg. He spent one year as a player at Southwestern and two years as a men’s basketball manager at Iowa State.

Last year: 5-18 overall, three wins in Pride of Iowa Conference.

Seniors lost: none.

Returning letterwinners: Brandon Hulsey, Jr.; Sean Schmitz, Sr.; Cole Campbell, Jr.; Trevor Barnett, Sr.; Jesse Akers, Sr.; Tyler Kelley, So.; Dustin Hoyt, Sr..

New prospects: Casey Walter, Fr., guard; Ryan Collins, Fr., guard; Dakota Rogness, Fr., guard; Alex Brown, Fr., guard; Mason Gossman, Fr., forward; Gabe Nixon, Fr., guard.

Conference prediction: Tussey expects his team to finish in the middle of the pack in the Pride of Iowa Conference, and expects Nodaway Valley to compete for the conference title.

Schedule

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2013-14 East Union boys basketball team are front row, from left: Dustin Hoyt, Sean Schmitz, Trevor Barnett and Jesse Akers. Middle row, from left: Cole Campbell, Tyler Kelley and Brandon Hulsey. Back row, from left: Alex Brown, Casey Walter, Mason Gossman, Gabe Nixon, Ryan Collins and Dakota Rogness. Not pictured: Head coach Thad Tussey.

Dec. 13 — vs. Lenox, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 17 — at Bedford, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 20 — vs. Wayne, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 7 — at Nodaway Valley, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 10 — at Central Decatur, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 14 — at Southwest Valley, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 16 — vs. Murray, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 17 — at Southeast Warren, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 21 — vs. Mount Ayr, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 24 — vs. Pleasantville, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 28 — at Lenox, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 31 — vs. Martensdale-St. Marys, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 4 — vs. Bedford, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 6 — vs. Lamoni, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 7 — at Interstate 35, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 11 — vs. Southwest Valley, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 14 — at Orient-Macksburg, 6:15 p.m.

East Union girls basketball EAST UNION GIRLS BASKETBALL Coach: Carol McGuire, first year. McGuire played for East Union in the 1970s.

Last year: 5-17 overall, finished 10th in the Pride of Iowa Conference.

Seniors lost: Dusti Carlisle, Rochelle Means.

Returning letterwinners: Kelsey Hoff, Sr., center; Brittany Malone, Sr., guard/forward; Sydney Weis, Sr., guard; Stacia Bryson, Sr., guard/forward; Emily Eckels, Jr., guard; Chelsey Hoyt, Jr., forward; Danielle Riley, Jr., forward; Kali Mertens, So., guard.

New prospects: Mara Weis, Fr.; Kacie Ripperger, Fr.; Reagan Brown, So.; Amber Selim, So. Conference prediction: “We expect to finish in the top half of the conference,” McGuire said.

Schedule Dec. 13 — vs. Lenox Dec. 17 — at Bedford Dec. 20 — vs. Wayne Jan. 7 — at Nodaway Valley Jan. 10 — at Central Decatur Jan. 14 — at Southwest Valley Jan. 16 — vs. Murray (Pink Out) Jan. 17 — at Southeast

Warren Jan. 21 — vs. Mount Ayr Jan. 24 — vs. Pleasantville Jan. 28 — at Lenox Jan. 31 — vs. Martensdale-St. Marys Feb. 4 — vs. Bedford Feb. 6 — vs. Lamoni Feb. 7 — at Interstate 35 Feb. 11 — vs. Southwest Valley

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2013-14 East Union girls basketball team are front row, from left: Brittany Malone, Stacia Bryson, Kelsey Hoff, Sydney Weis and Katelyn Cline. Middle row, from left: Brianna Hagen, Kali Mertens, Danielle Riley, Emily Eckels, Chelsea Hoyt, Paula Morena, Paola Onate, Amber Selim and Grace Hall. Back row, from left: Reagan Brown, Kacie Ripperger, Mara Weis, Ashley Malone, Emma Harper, manager Abby Raney, Shaylee Cooper, manager Angie Lopez, manager Brittany McKinney and head coach Carol McGuire. Not pictured: Assistant coach Joey Fluckey.

East Union wrestling EAST UNION WRESTLING Coach: Steve Kinyon, 15th year.

Last year: 4-9 dual record.

Seniors lost: Bryson Kinyon, Caleb Case.

Returning letterwinners: Mike Ward, So.; Austin Wagner, Jr.; Tyler Miller, Sr.; Clayton Miller, So.; Bobby Hepner, So.; Devon Anderson, Jr. New prospects: Brandon Lee, So.; Brogan Kinyon, Jr.; Jake Moore, Sr.; Beau Boswell, Fr.; Riley Songer, Fr.; Harley Baumfalk, Fr.; Dalton Wagner, Fr.; Jonathan Stewart, Fr.; Kessler Tomas, Fr.; Jacob Walter, Fr. Conference prediction: “I think this year is up for grabs,” Kinyon said.

Schedule Dec. 14 — at Bedford/Lenox Tournament (at Lenox) Dec. 19 — at Nodaway Valley Dec. 21 — at Bedford/Lenox Tournament (at Bedford) Jan. 7 — at West Central Valley Jan. 11 — at Panther Invitational (at Creston)

Jan. 13 — at Creston Jan. 16 — at Southwest Valley Jan. 18 — at Bedford/Lenox Jan. 21 — at Bedford/Lenox Jan. 25 — at Interstate 35 Jan. 27 — at Nodaway Valley Jan. 30 — at Wayne Feb. 1 — at Guthrie Center Tournament

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2013-14 East Union wrestling team are front row, from left: Harley Baumfalk, Jacob Walter, Dalton Wagner and Brandon Lee. Middle row, from left: Riley Songer, Devon Anderson, Austin Wagner, Clayton Miller and Beau Boswell. Back row, from left: Jake Moore, Tyler Miller, Mike Ward, Jonathan Stewart, Brogan Kinyon and Kessler Tomas. Not pictured: Head coach Steve Kinyon.

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Murray boys basketball

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

Members of the Murray boys basketball team are, from left in front, Andrew Rider, Pat Kilmer and Sam Rockhold.

Second row, Cody Mann, Trey McHenry, Matt Barnes, Noah Ritter, Braydon Held, Scott Funke and Matt Rockhold.

Third row, Garrett Staudt, Garrison Antoine, Tony Miller, Gabe Gard, Frank Thacker and Zane Black. Back row, head coach Darin Wookey, Owen Tracy, Jack Jones, Bryce Keller, Thane Simmons, Fisher Decker and Dustin Teas. Not pictured, Kenny Boles and Dalton Winship.

MURRAY BOYS BASKETBALL Coach: Darin Wookey, 16th year overall, 13th at Murray, 196-97 overall.

Last year: 23-2 overall record.

Seniors lost: Austin Halls (24 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 189 assists, 127 steals), Cody Scroggie (15.2 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 89 assists, 68 steals), Eddie Otto (5.6 ppg, 1.9 rpg), Matt Johnston (5.1 ppg, 5.2 rpg), Cobin Simmons, Raymond Barlage.

Returning letterwinners: Sam Rockhold, Sr., (8.3 ppg, 5.9 rpg); Pat Kilmer, Jr., (5.2 ppg, 3.7 rpg); Andrew Rider (3.8 ppg, 2.4 rpg).

New prospects: Braydon Held, Jr.; Fisher Decker, So.; Trey McHenry, Jr.; Cody Mann, Jr.; Jack Jones, Fr.; Kenny Boles, Fr.; Scott Funke, Jr.; Dalton Winship, So.; Matt Rockhold, Jr.; Thane Simmons, Fr.; Noah Ritter, Jr.; Bryce Keller, Fr.

Schedule Dec. 17 — at Twin Cedars, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 19 — vs. Lenox, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 20 — vs. Melcher-Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

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

Jan. 10 — at Lamoni, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 14 — vs. Seymour, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 16 — at East Union, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 17 — at Iowa Christian Academy, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 20 — vs. Mount Ayr, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 21 — at Grandview Park Baptist, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 24 — vs. Moravia, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 25-31 — Bluegrass Conference Tournament, TBD Feb. 4 — at Moulton-Udell, 7:30 p.m.

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

Feb. 11 — at Mormon Trail, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 14 — vs. Martensdale-St. Marys, 7:30 p.m.

Murray girls basketball

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

Members of the Murray girls basketball team are, from left in front, Chellsea Jones, Deena Snyder and Alexis Tracy.

Second row, Kate Patton, Shelby Myers, Megan Oswald, Cheyanne Ashby, McKenzie McIntosh and Courtney Siefkas.

Back row, head coach Jerry Shields, Alyssa Staudt, Vicki Palma, Madison Gonseth, Kayla Siefkas, Katie Otto, Jake Lecy, Brandi Gilbert, Maeci Baumfalk and assistant coach Chris Robins.

MURRAY GIRLS BASKETBALL Coach: Jerry Shields, 18th season (262-124 career record).

Last year: 16-6 overall record, 5-2 in Bluegrass Conference (third place).

Seniors lost: Ashley Rider (3.5 ppg, 70 assists, 55 steals).

Returning letterwinners: Kate Patton, Sr. (17.3 ppg, 3.2 apg, 6.2 spg); Megan Oswald, Sr. (6.7 ppg, 6.9 rpg); Cheyanne Ashby, Sr. (3.7 ppg, 3.6 rpg); Courtney Siefkas, Sr. (5.8 ppg, 2.8 rpg); Deena Snyder, Jr. (4.4 ppg, 4.4 rpg); Madison Gonseth, So. (4.0 ppg, 4.8 rpg).

New prospects: Chellsea Jones, Jr.; Shelby Myers, So.; Jade Lecy, So.; McKenzie McIntosh, So. Conference prediction: “Grandview Park Baptist, Ankeny Christian Academy, Moravia and Murray should fight for the title,” Shields said.

Good Luck to all the Area Athletes!

Schedule Dec. 17 — at Twin Cedars, 6 p.m.

Dec. 19 — vs. Lenox, 6 p.m.

Dec. 20 — vs. Melcher-Dallas, 6 p.m.

Jan. 7 — at Ankeny Christian Academy, 6 p.m.

Jan. 10 — at Lamoni, 6 p.m.

Jan. 14 — vs. Seymour, 6 p.m.

Jan. 16 — at East Union, 6 p.m.

Jan. 17 — at Iowa Christian Academy, 6 p.m.

Jan. 20 — at Mount Ayr, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 21 — at Grandview Park Baptist, 6 p.m.

Jan. 24 — vs. Moravia, 6 p.m.

Jan. 25-31 — Bluegrass Conference Tournament, TBD Feb. 4 — at Moulton-Udell, 6 p.m.

Feb. 7 — vs. Orient-Macksburg, 6 p.m.

Feb. 11 — at Mormon Trail, 6 p.m.

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Creston News Advertiser Friday, December 13, 2013

Primetime events Compiled is a list of some of the most anticipated winter sports competitions in the area.

• Lenox vs. East Union boys basketball, 7:45 p.m. on Dec. 13, Afton — Father meets son for the first time as opposing coaches in this Pride of Iowa Conference matchup.

Steve Tussey, in his first year as Jesse Cox’s co-coach in Lenox, takes on first-year East Union coach Thad Tussey.

• Nodaway Valley vs. Mount Ayr girls basketball, 6:15 p.m. on Dec. 17, Greenfield — A key early-season Pride of Iowa Conference game pitting two teams that feature excellent young talent. Both teams have started 2-0 in the POI. • Nodaway Valley vs. Interstate 35 girls and boys basketball, 6:15 p.m. (girls) and 8 p.m. (boys) on Jan. 17, Greenfield — The girls game features two teams that

blend experience in the backcourt with youthfulness in the post. The boys game features the top two teams from the Pride of Iowa Conference last year, and two teams that most people expect to contend for the league crown this year.

• Panther Tournament bowling, 1 p.m. on Jan. 18, Creston — All the top teams in the area (Creston/O-M, Central Decatur, Nodaway Valley, Mount Ayr and Lenox) will meet in one place and battle it out for bragging rights.

• John J. Harris Invitational wrestling, 4 p.m. on Jan. 24 and 10 a.m. on Jan. 25, Corning — Many of the top wrestlers from southwest Iowa will converge on Corning in one of the area’s best tournaments.

• Bluegrass Conference Tournament boys basketball, Jan. 25-31 — With any luck at all, fans will be treated to a

rematch between the Murray and Diagonal boys. Murray won the only scheduled meeting between the two teams 62-60 on Dec. 6, despite Diagonal finishing the game with three players on the floor.

• Creston vs. Kuemper Catholic boys basketball, 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 28, Creston — The two teams will have already met once in the 2013-14 season, but this game counts in the Hawkeye 10 Conference standings. This game could have a big effect on the conference standings.

• Lenox vs. East Union boys basketball, 7:45 p.m. on Jan. 28, Lenox — Tussey vs. Tussey Episode II. • Creston vs. Harlan boys basketball, 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 18, Creston — The Panthers also get to host Harlan in the game that counts for the Hawkeye 10 Conference standings, this time in the regular season finale.

Diagonal boys basketball

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2013-14 Diagonal boys basketball team are front row, from left: Gerad Naill, Ryan Parrott, Kenneth Weaselhead, Leigh Davis and Ismail Omar. Back row, from left: Head coach Matt Warren, Colter Pickering, Jacob Taylor, Kade Means, Levi Jarred and Ethan Newton.

DIAGONAL BOYS BASKETBALL Coach: Matt Warren, third year.

Last year: 11-11 overall, 5-3 in Bluegrass Conference for fourth place.

Seniors lost: Shad Haidsiak (8.6 ppg, 3.1 rpg); Heath Evans (8.5 ppg, 6.7 rpg).

Returning letterwinners: Jacob Taylor, So., point guard, (9.1 ppg, 4.8 rpg); Ryan Parrott, Sr., center, (8.4 ppg, 7.0 rpg); Blake Butler, Jr., guard, (8.3 ppg); Levi Jarred, So., guard, (3.3 ppg); Kenneth Weaselhead, Sr., forward (1.1 ppg); Kade Means, So., forward; Colter Pickering, So., guard; Gerad Naill, So., guard; Leigh Davis, Sr., guard.

New prospects: Ismail Omar.

Conference prediction: “Lamoni and Ankeny Christian are the favorites to win the conference,” Warren said. “I look for us to build on the progress we made last year.

We return a lot of contributing players. I expect a lot of good things from this team.”

Schedule Dec. 13 — vs. Moravia, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 17 — vs. Seymour, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 20 — at Grandview Park Baptist, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 6 — at Lenox, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 10 — vs. Twin Cedars, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 14 — vs. Moulton-Udell, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 17 — at Mormon Trail, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 21 — at Lamoni, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 24 — vs. Melcher-Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 25-31 — Bluegrass Conference Tournament, TBA Feb. 3 — at Orient-Macksburg, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 4 — vs. Ankeny Christian, 7:30 p.m.

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

Feb. 10 — vs. Essex, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 14 — vs. Mormon Trail, 6 p.m.

Diagonal girls basketball

Contributed photo by TERRI NEWTON

Members of the 2013-14 Diagonal girls basketball team are, from left: Jaci Haidsiak, manager Bailey Taylor, manager Emily Newton, Megan Davenport, Cassidy Becker, Kasydi Klommhaus, Allison Norris, manager Katie Sobotka and Kaitlyn Klommhaus. Not pictured: Kim Cunningham and head coach Gina Knox.

Schedule Dec. 13 — vs. Moravia, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 17 — vs. Seymour, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 20 — at Grandview Park Baptist, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 6 — at Lenox, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 10 — vs. Twin Cedars, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 14 — vs. Moulton-Udell, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 17 — at Mormon Trail, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 21 — at Lamoni, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 24 — vs. Melcher-Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 25-31 — Bluegrass Conference Tournament, TBA Feb. 3 — at Orient-Macksburg, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 4 — vs. Ankeny Christian, 7:30 p.m.

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

Feb. 10 — vs. Essex, 7:30 p.m.

DIAGONAL GIRLS BASKETBALL Coach: Gina Knox.

Last year: Did not have a team last year.

New prospects: Kasydi Klommhaus, Fr.; Kaitlyn Klommhaus, Jr.; Jaci Haidsiak, Fr.; Megan Davenport, Fr.; Cassidy Becker, Fr.; Allison Norris, Fr.; Kim Cunningham, Fr.

Go over, go under,

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