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WINTER SPORTS GUIDE

Reader’s Guide The 2016-17 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

pages 2-3

Orient-Macksburg

page 4

Mount Ayr

pages 5-6

Southwest Valley

page 7

Nodaway Valley

pages 8-9

Lenox

pages10-11

East Union

page 12

Murray

page 13

Diagonal

page 14

A supplement to

Friday, December 9, 2016

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Creston News Advertiser | Friday, December 9, 2016

Creston boys basketball

CNA photo by KALEB CARTER

The 2016-17 Creston boys basketball team, Pictured are front row, from left: Trey Cheers, Michael Scherer, Cole Higgins, Evan Jacobson, Cody Crawford, Nate Pudenz, Seth Thompson, Zach Carlson. Back row: Patrick Normandeau, Joseph Eblen, Kylan Smallwood, Ian Burns, Tucker Flynn, assistant coach and freshman coach Drew Dornack, head coach Taylor Phipps and assistant coach Todd Jacobson, Trevor Downing, Deaven Reese, Jaden Driskell, Kyle Somers, Brenden McDowell.

Creston boys basketball Coach: Taylor Phipps 2nd year Last year: 6-16, 2-8 in Hawkeye 10, 8th place finish Seniors lost: Cooper McDermott (11.6 ppg, 4.1 rpg); (Nick Walsh, 0.9 ppg 0.9 rpg); Ryan Kucera (0.5 ppg).

Returning letterwinners: Cody Crawford, Sr.; Kyle Somers, Sr.; Ian Burns, Sr.; Brenden McDowell, Sr,; Deaven Reese, Sr.; Evan Jacobson, Jr.; Tucker Flynn, Jr.; Cole Higgins, Jr.; Kylan Smallwood, So. New prospects: Seth Thompson (injured last year), Sr.; Jaden Driskell (injured last year), Sr.; Zach Carlson, Sr. Conference prediction: “Kuemper, Glenwood and Atlantic will be very strong teams,� coach Taylor Phipps said. “Gained valuable varsity experience last season. Returned four starters from a year ago. Looking to take another step forward and compete with the top teams in the Hawkeye 10 Conference. Practices will be very competitive, we also expect to be deeper this year with a lot of returning players and new prospects.�

Creston boys basketball schedule Dec. 9 — Atlantic, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 13 —Harlan, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 16 —at Kuemper, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 19 —at Chariton, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 3 —Lewis Central, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 7 —Red Oak, 5 p.m.

Jan. 12 —Carlisle, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 13 —at Denison-Schleswig, 6 p.m.

Jan. 17 —at Clarinda, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 20 —St. Albert, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 21 —at Winterset, 5 p.m.

Jan. 27 —at Shenandoah, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.

31 —Glenwood, 7:30 p.m.

3 —at Red Oak, 7:30 p.m.

6 —at Atlantic, 7:30 p.m.

10 —Clarinda (NC), 7:30 p.m.

14 —at Harlan, 7:30 p.m.

Creston girls basketball Creston girls basketball Coach: Ryan McKim 1st year.

Last year: 13-9, 6-4 in Hawkeye 10, tied for 3rd.

Seniors lost: Jenna Taylor 12.3 ppg 7.3 rpg.; Taylor Briley 11.8 ppg 2.9 apg.; Camryn Somers 4.0 ppg 3 apg.; Caitlin McIlravy, Jessica Beatty, Alli Thomsen, Becca Ross.

Returning letterwinners: Sr.; Cammy Rutherford, Sr. 5.6 ppg 6.5 rpg.; Lexie Little, Sr. 3.0 ppg 3.8 rpg.; Brielle Baker, So. 8.7 ppg.

New prospects: Madison Callahan, Sr.; Logan Pettit, Sr.; Breanna Wallace, Jr.; Cayla Maitlen Jr. Bre Ross, So. Saige Ross, So.

CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

The 2016-17 Creston girls basketball team. Pictured are front row, from left: Jesse Vicker, Cayla Maitlen, Grace Root, Stephanie Hemsworth, and Allivea Skarda (manager). Middle row, from left: Taylor Fredrickson, Breanna Wallace, Kesia Stewart, Bree Ross, Saige Rice and Megan Haley. Back row, from left: Head coach Ryan McKim, assistant coach Britt Roberts, Chloe Hagle, Lexie Little, Cammy Rutherford, Madison Callahan, Brielle Baker, Logan Pettit, Taylor Buxton and assistant coach Mallory Peterson.

Creston girls basketball schedule Dec. 9 — Atlantic, 6 p.m.

Dec. 13 — Harlan, 6 p.m.

Dec. 16 — Kuemper Catholic, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 19 — at Chariton, 6 p.m.

Jan. 3 — at Lewis Central, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 7 — Red Oak, 3:30 p.m.

Jan. 10 Jan. 13 Jan. 16 Jan. 17 Jan. 20 6 p.m.

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Knoxville, 7:30 p.m. at Denison-Sch., 7:30 p.m.

Clarke, 7:30 p.m.

Clarinda, 7:30 p.m.

St. Albert, Council Bluffs,

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

23 — Essex, 7:30 p.m.

27 — Shenandoah, 7:30 p.m.

31 — at Glenwood, 7:30 p.m.

3 — Red Oak, 6 p.m.

6 — at Atlantic, 6 p.m.

9 — at Clarinda, 7:30 p.m.

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Creston News Advertiser | Friday, December 9, 2016

Creston/O-M wrestling

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Creston/O-M wrestling schedule Dec. 9 —at Central Decatur Tournament, 5 p.m.

Dec. 13 —at Glenwood, with Underwood, 6 p.m.

Dec. 16 —at Kansas City Tournament.=, TBD Dec. 17 — at Kansas City Tournament, TBD Jan. 5 —at Kuemper Catholic, with Clarinda, St. Albert, Council Bluffs, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 7 —at Marshalltown Tournament, 9 a.m.

Jan. 12 —at Perry, with Winterset, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 14 —at Centerville Tournament, 10 a.m.

Jan. 19 —at Shenandoah,with Denison-Schleswig 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 20 —at John J. Harris Tournament, Corning, 4 p.m.

Jan. 21 — at John J. Harris Touranment, Corning, 10 a.m.

Jan. 24 —hosts Harlan, Lewis Central. 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 28 — at Hawkeye 10 Conference Tournament at Kuemper Catholic, 10 a.m.

Feb. 4 —Class 2A Sectional Tournament at Shenandoah, TBD Feb. 7 —Regional Duals, TBD Feb. 11 —Class 2A District Tournament at Harlan Feb 15 —State Dual Team Tournament, Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines Feb. 16-18 —State Tournament, Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines

CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

The 2016-17 Creston/Orient-Macksburg wrestling team. Pictured are, front Row, from left: Manager Will Bolinger, Brayton Chestnut, Jacob Goodson, Luke Latham, Carson Wheat, Hunter Fry, Mitchel Swank, Tristan Travis, manager Austin Evans and assistant coach Tanner Webb. Middle row, from left: Assistant coach Cody Downing, head coach Darrell Frain, Sam Chapman, Trevor Kinyon, Austin Nguyen, Kelby Luther, Mason Kinsella, Cade Vicker, Beau Thompson, Rylan Luther and assistant coach Casey Tanner. Back row, from left: Kolby Tomas, Chase Shiltz, Hayden Hayes, Cody Tanner, Kadon Hulett, Blake Sevier, Trevor Marlin, Jackson Mikkelsen and Dale Boyer.

Creston/Orient-Macksburg wrestling Coach: Darrell Frain, 17 years Last year: Dual record of 18-2, Hawkeye 10 Conference dual team champion. Class 2A traditional tournament state champions. 4th at state duals.

Seniors lost: Wyatt Thompson, Joey Huntington, Cameron Leith, Seth Maitlen, Zach Hoffman, Darrian Fischer.

Returning letterwinners: Chase Shiltz, Sr.; Kadon Hulett, Sr.; Cody Tanner, Sr.; Jackson Mikkelsen, Sr.; Jacob Goodson, Sr.; Trevor Marlin, Sr.; Carson Wheat, Sr.; Mitchel Swank, Jr.; Blake Sevier, Jr.; Kelby Luther, Jr.; Tristan Travis, So.; New prospects: Brodie Starlin, Sam Chapman.

Conference prediction: Atlantic, Glenwood, Lewis Central, Creston.

Creston/O-M bowling schedule Dec. 12 — at Clarke, 3:30 p.m.

Dec. 17 — at Denison, 1 p.m.; Jan. 7 — Harlan, 1 p.m.; Jan 10 — at Red Oak Tournament, 3:30 p.m.; Jan. 14 — Creston Tournament, 1 p.m.; Jan. 17 — BOYS: at Red Oak, 3:30 p.m.; GIRLS: Red Oak 3:30 p.m.; Jan. 21 — Shenandoah, 1 p.m.; Feb. 4 — Lewis Central, 1 p.m.; Feb. 10 — Hawkeye 10 meet at Lewis Central (Thunderbowl), 12:30 p.m.

Creston/O-M bowling

CNA photo RYAN KRONBERG

The 2016-17 Creston.Orient-Macksburg girls bowling team. Pictured are front row from CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG left: Jordan Swedlund, Olivia Hartman, Alex Miller and Tommy O’Neal. Back row: The 2016-17 Creston/Orient-Macksburg boys bowling team Front row from left: Isaac Katherine Reed, Sara Williamson, Kimberly Orr, Casandra Batten, Laura Weis, Sophia Jacobson, Jonathan Seals, Dylan Linch, Brenton Barber, Evan Taylor. Back row, from Schuler and Karmen Chuong. left: Tanner Amos, Josh Rafter, Zac Hague and Nick Case. Not pictured are Steven Stow and Travontay Wright.

Creston/Orient-Macksburg bowling Coach: Ron Pendegraft Last year: Girls 3-4, Boys 0-8.

Seniors lost: Charlie Parcher, Madison Hance, Blake Eddy, Reece Kramer, Emily Stults, Mariah Harlan, Kyle Fenton, Returning letterwinners: Olivia Hartman, Sr.; Travontay Wright, Sr.; Alex Miller, Sr.; Casey Batten, Jr.; Kim Orr, Jr. Dylan Linch, Jr.; Evan Taylor, Jr.; Jonathan Seals, Jr.; Zac Hague, So.; Laura Weis, Katie Reed.

New prospects: Jordan Swedlund, Sr.; Sara Williamson, Sr.; Tommie O’Neall, Sr.; Josh Rafter, Sr.; Karmen Chuong, So. Katie Reed, Brenton Barber, So.; Sophie Schuler, So,; Tanner Amos, Fr.; Isaac Jacobson, Fr. Team outlook: “The girls varsity team has a lot of potential,” coach Ron Pendegraft said. “The guys, this is probably the best team in several years because of the numbers and the scoring I think we can do.”

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Drs. Dave & Michael Buck F&M Body Shop Family Shoe Store Family Vision Center – Drs. John & Linda Thomsen Fareway Stores, Inc. Farm Bureau Financial Services/Ashley Stewart Farmer’s All Risk – Vince Taylor Ferrara Candy Company First National Bank Creston – Afton Hi-Crest Auto/United Super Wash Homestead Assisted Living Hulett & Sons Auto Salvage Hy-Vee Food Store ISSB Katie Turner – American Family Insurance M&M Motors Maple Street Memories McDonald’s Medicap Pharmacy Mid-State Surveying Monday Realty New Life Family Medicine P.C. Office Machines Company

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Creston News Advertiser | Friday, December 9, 2016

Orient-Macksburg boys basketball Orient-Macksburg boys basketball Coach: Michael West, 1st year Last year: 4-18, 4-14 in Bluegrass Conference, 10th in Bluegrass.

Seniors lost: Logan Holste (4.9 ppg 5.5 rpg), Aaron Kralik (1.5 ppg, 1.5 rpg), Jacob Connolly.

Returning letterwinners: Dylan Nichols (22.6 ppg 6.5 rpg), Sr.; Triston Davidson, Sr.; Owen Hensley, Sr.; Keaton Wambold, Sr.; Noah Nichols, So.; Dylan Holste, So. New prospects: Andrew Hribal, Carson Thompson, William Sevier, Vinh Nguyen.

Conference prediction: “Our team goal is to become conference champions or finish in the top three,” coach Michael West.

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

The 2016-17 Orient-Macksburg boys basketball team.

Pictured are front row, from left: Izak Hribal, Andrew Hribal, Vinh Nguyen, Carson Thompson and William Sevier. Back row, from left: Dylan Nichols, Owen Hensley, Noah Nichols, Triston Davidson, Keaton Wambold, Dylan Holste and coach Michael West.

Orient-Macksburg boys basketball schedule Dec. 9 —at Grand View Christian, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 10 —at Seymour, 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 12 —Lamoni, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 13 —Iowa Christian Academy, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 16 —Moravia, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 3 —at Lamoni, 7:30 p.m.

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

6 —at Ankeny Christian Acad., 7:30 p.m.

7 —at Moulton-Udell, 6:30 p.m.

13 —Twin Cedars, 7:30 p.m.

16 —East Union, 7:30 p.m.

20 —Seymour, 7:30 p.m.

21 —Bluegrass Conference Tournament

Jan. 24 —Bluegrass Conference Tournament Jan. 30 —at Diagonal, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 31 —at Mormon Trail, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 3 —Murray, 7:30 p.m.

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

Orient-Macksburg girls basketball

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

The 2016-17 Orient-Macksburg girls basketball team. Pictured are front row from left: Ali Neisemier, Haylee Gardner, Katie Walter, Hailey Johnson and Kaela Eslinger. Back row: Coach Kim DeJongh, Brooklyn Sammons, Cameo Walker, Caitlyn Buckman, Cortney Gross and Riley Rasmussen.

Orient-Macksburg girls basketball schedule Dec. 9 — at Grand View Christian, 6 p.m.

Dec. 10 — Seymour, 5 p.m.

Dec. 12 — Lamoni, 6 p.m.

Dec. 13 — Iowa Christian Academy, 6 p.m.

Dec. 16 — Moravia, 6 p.m.

Jan. 3 — at Lamoni, 6 p.m.

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

Jan. 7 — at Moulton-Udell, 5 p.m.

Jan. 13 — Twin Cedars, 6 p.m.

Jan. 16 — East Union, 6 p.m.

Jan. 20 — Seymour, 6 p.m.

Jan. 21 Bluegrass Conference Tournament, TBD

Jan. 23 — Bluegrass Conference Tournament, TBD Jan. 30 — at Diagonal, 6 p.m.

Jan. 31 — at Mormon Trail, 6 p.m.

Feb. 3 — Murray, 6 p.m.

Feb. 7 — at Iowa Christian Academy, 6 p.m.

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Orient-Macksburg girls basketball Coach: Kim DeJongh, 4th season.

Last year: 3-17, 2-10 in Bluegrass.

Seniors lost: Shyla Waldhauser (12.5 ppg, 47 steals, 4.7 rpg).

Returning letterwinners: Katie Walter, Sr. (7.2 rpg, 3.2 ppg); Brooklyn Sammons (4.1 rpg 2.5 ppg); Riley Rasmussen (5.1 rpg, 3.1 ppg, 28 steals) ; Haylee Gardner; Cameo Walker.

New prospects: Caitlyn Buckman, Fr.; Kaela Eslinger, Fr.; Cortney Gross, Fr.; Hailey Johnson, Fr, Ali Neisemier, Fr. Conference prediction: “Grand View Christian will be at the top along with Seymour, Diagonal, Lamoni, Mormon Trail, and Murray. The middle to bottom half could be an open race,” coach Kim DeJongh said.

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Creston News Advertiser | Friday, December 9, 2016

Mount Ayr boys basketball

CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

The 2016-17 Mount Ayr boys basketball team. Pictured are front row from left: manager Jackson Ruggles. Second row, from left: Avery Riggs, Eian Adams, Jacob Rushing, Dalton Elwood, Connor Eaton and Cayden Lambert. Third row, from left: Keelan Klommhaus, Sean Davis, Josh Cowley, John Young, Josh Restauro, Lucas Wurster, Cole Clymer, Trent Stewart, and Kolben Klommhaus. Fourth row, from left: Assistant coach Jeff Levine, Chase Henry, Isaac Grose, Jacob McCreary, John Shields, Bradley Wurster, Tristan Holmes, Myles Greene, Dawson Frost, Austin Greenland and head coach Bret Ruggles.

Mount Ayr boys basketball Coach: Bret Ruggles 10th year.

Last year: 10-12, 6-10, good for seventth place finish in Pride of Iowa.

Seniors lost: Kyle Dolecheck (12.2 ppg 9.4 rpg), Nick Wurster (11.4 ppg) Rhett Murphy, (12.3 ppg).; Caleb Schnoor (2.9 apg),.;Jed McCreary, Cameron Young.

Returning letterwinners: Tristan Holmes, Jr.; Lucas Wurster, Jr. New prospects: Brad Wurster, Jr.; John Young, Jr.; Jake McCreary, Jr.; John Shields, So.; Myles Green, So.; Isaac Grose, Fr.; Dawson Frost, Fr. Conference prediction: “Graduating a lot of great seniors, this conference is wide open. Pleasantville might have the inside track this year but I could see the league winner having several losses. Central Decatur, Southwest Valley and I-35 could contend.,” Mount Ayr assistant coach Jeff Levine said.

Mount Ayr boys basketball schedule Dec. 9 —at Bedford, 7:45 p.m.

Dec. 13 —Nodaway Valley, 7:45 p.m.

Dec. 16 — Interstate 35, 7:45 p.m.

Dec. 20 —at Southwest Valley, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 6 —at Martensdale-St. Marys, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 10 —at Lenox, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 12 —Central Decatur, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 16 —at Murray, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 17 —at East Union, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 20 —at Wayne, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 24 —Bedford, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 27 —Southwest Warren, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 30 —Clarinda, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 31 —at Nodaway Valley, 7:45 p.m.

Feb. 3 —at Pleasantville 7:45 p.m.

Feb. 7 —Lenox, 7:45 p.m.

Mount Ayr girls basketball Mount Ayr girls basketball schedule Dec. 9 —at Bedford, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 13 —Nodaway Valley, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 16 — Interstate 35, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 19 —at Worth County (Mo.), 6 p.m.

Dec. 20 — at Southwest Valley, 6:15 p.m.

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

Jan. 10 —at Lenox, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 12 —Central Decatur, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 16 —at Murray, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 17 —at East Union, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 20 —at Wayne, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 24 —Bedford, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 27 — Southwest Warren, 6 p.m.

Jan. 30 —Clarinda, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 31 —at Nodaway Valley, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 3 —at Pleasantville, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 7 —Lenox, 6:15 p.m.

CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

The 2016-17 Mount Ayr girls basketball team. Pictured are front row, from left: Blair Glendenning, Megan Warin, Kelcie Shields, Tessa Shields and Macy Larsen. Second row from left: Jaycee Knight, Alexis Main, Samantha Schaefer, Keirston Klommhaus, Paige Lynch and Caylie Hickman. Third Row, from left: Head coach Thad Streit, Samantha Stewart, Dani Krauth, Jessica McCreary, Sara Winemiller, Gracie Mobley, Abbey Schafer, Hayley Whittington, assistant coach Tiffany Bolles and assistant coach Jim Goins.

Mount Ayr girls basketball Coach: Thad Streit 10th year.

Last year: 18-8, 10-6, Class 1A state qualifier, good for fifth place finish in Pride of Iowa.

Seniors lost: Kirsten Dolecheck.

Returning letterwinners: Kelcie Shields, Sr., 1st team all-state 1(9.8 ppg 9.8 rpg).; Tessa Shields, Sr. (9.0 ppg, 4.1 apg).; Megan Warin, Sr. )13.4 ppg 2.8 apg.;) Macy Larsen, Sr.; Blair Glendenning, Sr.; Sara Winemiller, Jr.; Caylie Hickman, Jr. New prospects: Abbey Schafer, Jr.; Keirston Klommhaus, So. Paige Lynch, So.; Hayley Whittington, So. Conference prediction: “Nodaway Valley, I-35 and Mount Ayr should be near the top,” coach Thad Streit said.

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Mount Ayr wrestling

Contributed photo by KASEY DREDGE

The 2016-17 Mount Ayr wrestling team. Pictured are front row, from left: Devin Russo, Jordan McAlexander and Jared Coverdale. Second row, from left: Quentin Gregg, Tucker Darrah, Zane Powell, Ryker Henson, Nick Vanbuskirk, and Reas Knapp. Third row, from left: Co-coach John Ford, Cal Daughton, Zach Murphy, Josh Cox, Logan Kelley, Marcus Daughton, assistant coach Kevin Trullinger and co-coach Kurt Wallace.

Mount Ayr wrestling schedule Dec. 8 —at Wayne, with Interstate 35, 6 p.m.

Dec. 9 —at Central Decatur Invitational, 5 p.m.

Dec. 15 —at Nodaway Valley, with East Union, 6 p.m., Dec. 17 —at Prideof Iowa Conference Tourney at East Union, 10 a.m.

Jan. 5 —at Grant City (Mo.) with Albany (Mo.), Gallatin (Mo.), North Andrew (Mo.), 6 p.m.

Jan. 6 —at North Polk Tournament, 5 p.m.

Jan. 13 —hosts Ron Scott Duals, 4:30 p.m.

Jan. 14 —hosts Ron Scott Duals, 4:30 p.m.

Jan. 17 —Southwest Valley, Van Meter, 6 p.m.

Jan. 20 —at John J. Harris Tournament, Corning, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 21 — at John J. Harris Tournament, Corning, 10 a.m.

Jan. 24 —at Clarinda Academy, with West Central Valley, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 26 —Bedford/Lenox, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 28 —at Quad State Invitational at Maryville (Mo.), 10 a.m.

Feb. 4 —at Class 1A Sectional Meet at Interstate 35 Feb. 11 —at Class 1A District Meet at Pleasantville

Mount Ayr bowling

Contributed photo by KASEY DREDGE

The 2016-17 Mount Ayr bowling team. Pictured are front row from left: Amber Cox, Mercadez Birkenholz, Hanna Ackley, Kyan Wise, Kaitlyn Dolecheck and Michaela Mueller. Second row: Head coach Mike Zarr, Hunter Campbell, Avery Conn, Tim Asleson, Connor Swank, Andrew Belzer, Laura Campbell, Molly Anderson, Dylan Campbell and assistant coach Deb Ayres.

Mount Ayr bowling schedule Dec. 19 —at Nodaway Valley, 4 p.m.

Jan. 9 —at Clarke, 3:00 p.m.

Jan. 10 —at Nodaway Valley, with Lenox, 4 p.m.

Jan. 14 —at Creston, 1 p.m.

Jan. 23 — hosts Lenox, Central Decatur/Lamoni, 4 p.m.

Jan. 28 —at Shenandoah, with Lamoni/Central Decatur, 10 a.m.

Jan. 30 —at Clarke, with Lamoni/Central Decatur, 4 a.m.

Feb. 4 —Pride of Iowa meet at Lenox, 9 a.m.

Feb. 6 —at Centraerville, with Lamoni/Central Decatur, 4 p.m.

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Creston News Advertiser | Friday, December 9, 2016

Southwest Valley boys basketball

Southwest Valley boys basketball Coach: Andrew Focht ,3rd year.

Last year: 6-16, 4-13 for 9th place finish in Pride of Iowa.

Seniors lost: Tony Klocke, Bryan Pearson.

Returning letterwinners: Scott Palmer, Sr.; (8.9 ppg, 8.3 rpg); Wyatt McAlpin, Sr. (9.3 ppg); Grant Maurer, Jr.; Chance Cobb, Jr. (14.0 ppg); Trenton Drake, Jr.; (9.2 ppg); Addison Bull, Jr.; Jace Petersen, Jr.; Jesse Bohn, Jr. New prospects: N/A Conference prediction: “Pleasanvtille, Central Decatur and hopefully us (at the top),” coach Andrew Focht.

CNA photo by KALEB CARTER

The 2016-17 Southwest Valley boys basketball team. Pictured are front row from left: Jadon Bohn, Jace Petersen Addison Bull, Chance Cobb and Jesse Bohn. Back row, from left: Hunter Poston, Scott Palmer, Trenton Drake, Wyatt McAlpin and Grant Maurer.

Southwest Valley boys basketball schedule Dec. 9 —at Nodaway Valley,7:45 p.m.

Dec. 13 —at Lenox, 7:45 p.m.

Dec. 15 —at Southeast Warren, 7:45 p.m.

Dec. 20 —Mount Ayr, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 6 —Wayne, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 10 —at East Union, 7:45 p.m.

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

12 13 17 19 24 27

—at Stanton, 7:15 p.m.

—Pleasantville, 7:45 p.m.

—Bedford (at Villisca), 7:45 p.m.

—Martensdale-St. Marys, 7:30 p.m.

—Nodaway Valley, 7:45 p.m.

—at Interstate 35, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb.

31 —Lenox, 7:45 p.m.

3 —at Central Decatur, 7:45 p.m.

6 —at Red Oak, 7:45 p.m 7 —East Union, 7:45 p.m.

Southwest Valley girls basketball Southwest Valley girls basketball Coach: Allen Naugle, 3rd year.

Last year: 8-14, 7-9 for 7th place finish in Pride of Iowa.

Seniors lost: None.

Returning letterwinners: Danica Sunderman, Sr. (7.0 ppg, 6 rpg); Katie Taylor, Sr. (4.6 ppg 3 spg); Shelby Nelson, Sr.; Sydney Damewood, Sr.; Shanna Saunders, Sr.; Payton Thomas, Jr.; Miah Hummel, Jr. (7.5 ppg 4 rpg); Morgan Shuey, So.; (15.5 ppg, 3 spg).

New prospects: Hailey Thomas, So.; Lexy Haer, So.; Jentry Schafer, Fr. Conference prediction: “We are looking to take a big step forward. We will be very athletic at every position and should have good height. We will be a very fast team that can shoot the ball well,” coach Allen Naugle said. He picked Mount Ayr, I-35 and Central Deactur as the top three teams in the conference.

Southwest Valley girls basketball schedule Dec. 9 —at Nodaway Valley, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 13 —at Lenox, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 15 —at Southeast Warren, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 20 —Mount Ayr, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 6 —Wayne, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 10 —at East Union, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 12 —at Stanton 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 13 —Pleasantville, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 17 —Bedford (at Villisca).

6:15 p.m.

Jan. 19 —Martensdale-St. Marys, 5:15 p.m.

Jan. 24 —Nodaway Valley, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 27 —at Interstate 35, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 31 —Lenox, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 3 —at Central Decatur, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 6 —at Red Oak, 6 p.m.

Feb. 7 —East Union, 6:15 p.m.

CNA photo by KALEB CARTER

The 2016-17 Southwest Valley girls basketball team. Pictured are front row, from left: Danica Sunderman, Katie Taylor, Shelby Nelson, Sydney Damewood and Hailey Thomas. Back row, from left: Morgan Shuey, Lexy Haer, Payton Thomas, Jentry Schafer, Mazzy Hummel, Morgan Shuey, Karlee Fisher and Miah Hummel.

Southwest Valley wrestling Southwest Valley wrestling Coach: Jason Wetzel, 10th year.

Last year: Dual record of 13-11.

Seniors lost: None.

Returning letterwinners: Bryce Newton, Sr. (220); Evan Skelton, Sr. (160); Andy Seals, Jr. (220); Merik Gaule, Jr. (170); Logan Caulkins, Jr. (152); Dylan Dalton, Jr. (138); Taylor Kuhn, Jr. (132); Teagan Lundquist, So. (120); Bryson Rhamy, So. (195).

New prospects: Hayden Bayles, Sr.; James Lamgo, Sr.; Lyndon Bright, Sr.; Zane Holingsworth, Sr.; Alidovar Sodatsairov, Sr.; Tyler Flowers, Jr.; Connor Shipley, So.; Dalton Whitcher, Fr.; Trey Dixon, Fr.; Kolton Schutt, Fr.; Mathew Johnson, Fr.; Trent Newton, Fr. Conference prediction: “Southeast Warren will be able to field a solid team once again. I would like to think we will fill 14 weight classes and compete to win many duals. Some of these guys will need to step into varsity positions right away and prove they can wrestle,” Southwest Valley coach Jason Wetzel said.

CNA photo by KALEB CARTER

The 2016-17 Southwest Valley wrestling team. Pictured are front row from left: Alidovar Sodatsairov, Andy Seals, Teagan Lundquist, Taylor Kuhn, Tyler Flowers and Mathew Johnston.

Row two, from left: Trent Newton, Connor Shipley, Evan Skelton, Dalton Whitcher, Trey Dixon and Collin Greggory. Third row, from left: manager Kylie McBride, Merik Gaule, Zane Hollingsworth, Dylan Dalton, James Lamgo, Lyndon Bright, Logan Calkins, Hayden Bayles and manager Delaney Dalton.

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

Dec. 15 —at Interstate 35, with Pleasantville, 6 p.m.

Dec. 17 —at Pride of Iowa Conference Tournament at East Union, 10 a.m.

Jan. 3 —at St. Albert, Council Bluffs, with Clarinda, Red Oak, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 7 —at Atlantic Tournament, 10 a.m.

Jan. 10 —at West Central Valley, with AHSTW, Audubon, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 12 — East Union, Martensdale-St. Marys, Panorama,

5:30 p.m.

Jan. 14 —at Griswold Tournament, 10 a.m.

Jan. 17 —at Mount Ayr, with Van Meter, 6 p.m.

Jan. 20 —John J. Harris Tournament, 4 p.m.

Jan. 21 —John J. Harris Tournament, 10 a.m.

Jan. 28 —at East Mills Tournament, 10 a.m.

Feb. 4 —at Class 1A Sectional at Adair-Casey/Guthrie Center Feb. 11 —at Class 1A District Meet at Underwood Feb. 16-18 — at State Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines

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Nodaway Valley boys basketball

CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

The 2016-17 Nodaway Valley boys basketball team. Pictured are front row, from left: manager Cody Jacobson, Brandon Mangels, Dallas Kreager, Beau Weinheimer, Spencer Thompson, Cole Shike, Dustin Finck, manager Ryan Randel. Back row, from left: assistant coach Steve Shantz, Manager Hank Bohling, Brady Hilpipre, Ryan Baudler, Spencer Lamb, Dakota Ernst, Aryll Shantz, Max Kuhns and head coach Darrell Burmeister.

Nodaway Valley boys basketball Coach: Darrell Burmeister 33rd year.

Last year: 18-7, 13-3, good for 2nd in Pride of Iowa. District Champs.

Seniors lost: Jackson Lamb, (26.5 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 5.3 apg),; Nathan Venteicher (8.5 ppg)., Sam Marnin (10.6 ppg 8.0 rpg),; Ryan Jensen.

Returning letterwinners: Beau Weinheimer, Sr. (6.8 ppg).; Dallas Kreager, Sr.; Ryan Baudler, Sr.; Spencer Thompson, Jr.; Spencer Lamb, So.; Brady Hilpipre, So. New prospects: Brandon Mangels, Sr.; Dakota Ernst, Sr.; Max Kuhns, Jr.; Dustin Finck Jr.; Aryll Shantz, So.; Cole Shike, So.; Tyler Vandewater, Fr. Conference prediction: “Wide open. Pleasantville slight favorite. Up to seven teams could be in top three by end of year,” coach Darrell Burmeister said.

Nodaway Valley boys basketball schedule Dec. 9 —Southwest Valley, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 13 —at Mount Ayr, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 16 —at Martensdale-St. Marys, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 20 —East Union, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 6 —Pleasantville, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 7 —Clarke, 5:30 p.m Jan. 10 —Bedford, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 12 —at Interstate 35, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 14 —at Panorama, 7:15 p.m.

Jan. 17 —at Lenox, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 20 —Central Decatur, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 24 —at Southwest Valley, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 27 —Wayne, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 28 —at Earlham, 7:15 p.m.

Feb. 3 —at Southeast Warren, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 7 —at Bedford, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 10 —Kuemper Catholic, 7:15 p.m.

Feb. 13 — District tournament, TBD

Nodaway Valley girls basketball

CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

The 2016-17 Nodaway Valley girls basketball team.

Pictured are front row, from left: Keeley Shantz, Natalie Daugherty, Riley Lonsdale, Paige McElfish and Josie Clarke. Back row, from left: head coach Tom Thompson, Addie Lamb, Annie Herr, Alyssa Davis, Jodi Baudler, Christina Wilson, McKynli Newbury, Reagan Weinheimer, assistant coach Phyllis Eshelman and assistant coach Gary Thompson.

Nodaway Valley girls basketball schedule Dec. 9 —Southwest Valley, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 13 —at Mount Ayr, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 16 —at Martensdale-St. Marys, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 20 —East Union, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 6 —Pleasantville, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 7 —Clarke, 4:15 p.m.

Jan. 10 —Bedford, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 12 — at Interstate 35, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 14 —at Panorama, 6 p.m.

Jan. 17 —at Lenox, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 20 —Central Decatur, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 24 — at SW Valley, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 27 —Wayne, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 28 —at Earlham, 6 p.m.

Jan. 31 —Mt. Ayr, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 3 —at SE Warren, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 7 —at Bedford, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 9 — Regional tournament TBD

Nodaway Valley girls basketball Coach: Tom Thompson 8th year, record 105-54.

Last year: 18-6, 12-4, good for 4th in Pride of Iowa.

Seniors lost: Jessica Nelson (14.3 ppg 4.9 rpg).

Returning letterwinners: Josie Clarke, Sr. (14.4 ppg, 11.3 rpg 5 bpg),; Paige McElfish, Sr. (12.3 10.1 rpg).; Jodi Baudler, Jr.; Annie Herr, So.; Addie Lamb, So. New prospects: Riley Lonsdale and Keeley Shantz (both had torn ACLs) Conference prediction: I-35, Mount Ayr and Nodaway Valley will be contenders according to coach Tom Thompson.

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The 2016-17 Nodaway Valley wrestling team. Pictured are front row, from left: Managers Hannah Jorgensen, Kadee Eblen, Jenna Christensen, Julia Eshelman and Emma Cornelison. Second row, from left: Kooper Brown, Austin Wilson, Nick Bartles, Ryan Hull, Jory Christensen and Dakota Paxton. Third row, from left: Assistant Coach Kolby Baier, Trevor Flettre, Brody Erlandson, Parker Manning, Colton Newbury, Koy Brandt, Josh Allsup, James Rasmussen and head Coach Jeff Ohnemus.

Nodaway Valley wrestling schedule Dec. 8 —at Pleasantville, with Martensdale-St. Marys, 6 p.m.

Dec. 10 —at Lenox Tournament, 10 a.m.

Dec. 13 —at Missouri Valley, with Griswold, West Harrison, 6 p.m.

Dec. 15—East Union, Mount Ayr, 6 p.m.

Dec. 17 —at Pride of Iowa Conference Tournament at East Union, 10 a.m Jan. 7 —at Atlantic Tournament, 10 a.m.

Jan. 10 —at Van Meter, with N. Polk, Saydel, 5 p.m.

Jan. 12 —at Bedford/Lenox, with Interstate 35, Moravia, at Bedford, 6 p.m.

Jan.. 13 —at Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson Touranment, 5 p.m.

Jan. 20—at John J. Harris Tournament at Corning, 4 p.m.

Jan. 21 —at John J. Harris Tournament at Corning, 10 a.m.

Jan. 26 — at Southwest Valley, with Southeast Warren, 6 p.m.

Jan. 28 —at Adair-Casey/Guthrie Center Tournament at Guthrie Center, 8 a.m.

Feb. 4 —at Class 1A Sectional Tournament at Adair-Casey/Guthrie Center, Guthrie Center, TBD Feb. 11 —at Class 1A District Tournament at Underwood, TBD Feb. 16-18 — at State Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, TBD

Nodaway Valley bowling Nodaway Valley bowling schedule Dec. 8 —at Lamoni/ Central Decatur, 3 p.m.

Dec. 13 — Centerville, 4 p.m.

Dec. 19 —Mount Ayr, 4 p.m.

Jan. 7 —at Lenox, 10 a.m.

Jan. 10 —at Lenox, with Mount Ayr, 4 p.m.

Jan. 14 —at Creston, 1 p.m.

Jan. 19 — Bondurant-Farrar, 4 p.m.

Jan. 23 —Clarke, 4 p.m.

Jan. 26 —Harlan, 4 p.m.

Feb. 4 —at Pride of Iowa Tournament at Lenox, 9 a.m.

Feb. 14 —at State Qualifying meet, TBD Feb. 20 — State Tournament, TBD

CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

The 2016-17 Nodaway Valley girls and boys bowling teams. Pictured are front row, from left: Matthew Dickinson, Rachel Bruns and Tyler Westphal.

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Lenox boys basketball

CNA photo by KALEB CARTER

The 2016-17 Lenox boys basketball team. Pictured front row from left JC Arevalo, Trey Whipple, Kaleb Anderson, Cole Johnston, Dason Tullberg, Samual Donaldson and Ethan Sheley. Back row, from left: Edwin Moreno, Colton Gordon, Shane Scott, Coleman Dukes, Carter Still, Blake Rychnovsky, Jhordan Montiel and Levi Govea.

Lenox boys basketball schedule

Lenox boys basketball

Coach: Jesse Cox 11th year.

Last year: 19-4, 14-2 1st in Pride of Iowa.

Seniors lost: Spencer Brown (1st team all-state, 22.8 ppg, 19.9 rpg),; Carson Cline; Leevi Marshall; Mike Martinez.

Returning letterwinners: Kaleb Anderson, Sr. (12.3 ppg).; Dawson Tullberg, Sr. (8.3 ppg),; Cole Johnston, Sr.; Sam Donaldson, Jr. (11.0 ppg),; Carter Still, So. New prospects: Trey Whipple, So.; Colton Gordon, Fr.; Colton Vieux, Ethan Sheley, Fr. Coleman Dukes, Fr. Conference prediction: “Conference is wide open,” coach Jesse Cox said.

Dec. 9 —at East Union, 7:45 p.m.

Dec. 13 —Southwest Valley, 7:45 p.m.

Dec. 15 —Murray, 7:45 p.m.

Dec. 16 —at Central Decatur, 7:45 p.m.

Dec. 20 —at Bedford, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 2 —at Diagonal, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 6 —at Interstate 35, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 10 —Mount Ayr, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 13 —Wayne, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 17 —Nodaway Valley Jan. 20 —at Southeast Warren, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 24 —East Union, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 27 —Pleasantville, 7:45 p.m Jan. 31 —at Southwest Valley, 7:45 p.m.

Feb. 3 —Martensdale-St. Marys, 7:45 p.m.

Feb. 6 —Stanton, 7:45 p.m.

Feb. 7 —at Mount Ayr, 7:45 p.m.

Lenox girls basketball

Lenox girls basketball Coach: Clay Nelson 1st year.

Last year: 4-18, 3-13, 9th in Pride of Iowa.

Seniors lost: Mika Weaver Returning letterwinners: Jacy Stoaks, Sr. (5.6 ppg, 4.5 rpg),; Katelyn Belding, Jr. (3.0 ppg 4.2 rpg),.; Jessica Anderson, Jr.; Halee Wallace, Jr.; Morgan Parrish, Jr.; Courtney Nelson, So. New prospects: Hannah Mitchell, Sr.; Niki Sparks, Fr.; Camryn Douglas, Fr.; Kayla Yzaguirre, Fr.

CNA photo by KALEB CARTER

Pictured from front row from left: Jacy Stoaks, Hannah Mitchell. Second row: Cristal Martinez, Halee Wallace, Jessica Anderson, Katelyn Belding, Jade. Back row: Coach Clay Nelson, Morgan Parrish, Devon England, Camryn Douglas, Kayla Yzaguirre, Niki Sparks, Emma Notz, Courtney Nelson, Jayla Cox, assistant coach Madison Haines.

Lenox girls basketball schedule Dec. 9 —at East Union, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 17 —Nodaway Valley, 6:15 p.m Dec. 13 —Southwest Valley, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 20 —Southeast Warren, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 15 —Murray, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 24 —East Union, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 16 —at Central Decatur, 6:15 p.m, Jan. 27 —Pleasantville, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 20 —at Bedford, 6:15 p.m Jan. 31 —at Southwest Valley, 6:15 Jan. 2 —at Diagonal, 6:15 pm. p.m.

Jan. 6 —at Interstate 35, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 3 —Martensdale-St. Marys, 6:15 Jan. 10 —Mount Ayr, 6:15 p.m Feb. 6 — Stanton, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 13 —Wayne, 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 7 —at Mount Ayr 6:15 p.m.

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Bedford/Lenox wrestling

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The 2016-17 Bedford/Lenox wrestling team. Pictured are, front row, from left: Josh Swaney, Dylan Heideman, Dillon Mendez, Drew Venteicher, Peyton Williams, Talon Riedel, Jacob French, and Jaden Loe. Middle row, from left: Cody Sleep, Brenden Christensen, Riley Riedel, Kyler Christensen, Colby Lange, Derek Venteicher and Nate Briggs. Back row, from left: Co-Head Coach Derek Weller, assistant coach Craig Christensen, assistant coach Matt Dukes and co-head coach Lynn Christensen. Not pictured is Jared Hensley and Jeremy Daye.

Bedford/Lenox wrestling schedule Dec. 8 —at Coon Rapids-Bayard, with Adair-Casey/Guthrie Center, 4 p.m.

Dec. 10 —hosts Lenox Tournament, 10 a.m.

Dec. 17 —at Pride of Iowa Conference Touranment at East Union, 10 a.m.

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

Jan. 7 —at Rockport (Mo.) Tournament, TDB Jan. 10 —hosts Griswold, Red Oak, Southwest Iowa, at Bedford, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 12 —hosts Interstate 35, Nodaway Valley, at Lenox, 6 p.m.

Jan. 14 —at Wayne Tournament, 9:30 p.m.

Jan. 20 —at John J. Harris Tournament at Corning, 4 p.m.

Jan. 21 —at John J. Harris Tournament at Corning, 10 a.m.

Jan. 24 —at Griswold, with Exira/Elk Horn-Kimbalton, West Harrison, 6 p.m.

Jan. 28 —at Maryville (Mo.) Tournament, 10 a.m.

Feb. 4 —at Class 2A Sectional Touranment at Shenandoah, 12 p.m.

Feb. 7—Regional Duals, TBD Feb. 11 —at Class 2A District Tournament at Harlan, 12 p.m.

Feb. 15 —State Dual Team Touranment at Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, TBD Feb. 16-18 —State Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines

Lenox bowling Lenox bowling schedule Dec. 8 —at Nodaway Valley, with Lamoni, Central Decatur, 4 p.m.

Jan. 7 —hosts Central Decatur, Nodaway Valley, 10 a.m.

Jan. 10 —hosts Nodaway Valley, Mount Ayr, 4 p.m.

Jan. 14 —at Creston, 1 p.m.

Jan. 23 —at Mount Ayr, with Lamoni, Central Decatur, 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 28 —at Creston 10 a.m.

Feb. 4 —hosts Central Decatur, Mount Ayr, Nodaway Valley, 9 a.m.

Feb. 6 —at Shenandoah, 4 p.m.

Feb. 14 —Regional Tournament, TBA Feb. 20 —State Tournament, TBA

CNA photo by KALEB CARTER

The 2016-17 Lenox boys bowling team. Pictured are front row from left to right: Kody Foote, Steven McMullen, Jordan Miller, Kory Eggert, Bret Myers and Leo Ramirez. Back row, from left: Johnny Basaldova, Doug McClain, Carlos Gonzalez, Ivan Roberts, Lupe Gonzalez and Donovan Bridges.

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East Union boys basketball East Union boys basketball Coach: Matt Brown, second year.

Last year: 7-16, 3-13 in POI. Seniors lost: Tyler Kelley.

Returning letterwinners: Mason Gossman, Sr.; Casey Walter, Sr.; Gabe Nixon, Sr.; Kyle Campbell, Jr.; Trevor Jones, Jr.; Dillon Weis, Fr.

CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

The 2016-17 East Union boys basketball team. Pictured are front row, from left: Gabe Nixon, Noah Conder, Casey Walter, Mason Gossman and Ryan Collins. Second row, from left: Matt McGuire, Kyle Campbell, Trevor Jones and Dillon Weis. Third row, from left: Cole Nelson, Colton Abell and Levi Exline. Back row, from left: Bradley Toppen, coach Erik Niggemeyer, Evan Collins, Ethan Ayers, Kaden Kirkland and head coach Matt Brown.

East Union boys basketball schedule Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec.

9 —Lenox, 7:45 p.m.

13 —Bedford, 7:45 p.m.

15 —Moravia, 7:45 p.m.

16 —at Wayne, 7:45 p.m.

20 —at Nodaway Valley,

7:45 p.m.

Jan. 6 —Central Decatur, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 10 —Southwest Valley, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 12 —at Murray, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 13 —Southeast Warren, 7:45 p.m.

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Jan. 31 —at Bedford, 7:45 p.m.

Feb. 3 —Interstate 35, 7:45 p.m.

Feb. 7 —at Southwest Valley, 7:45 p.m.

Pleasantville, 7:45 p.m.

Lenox, 7:45 p.m.

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East Union girls basketball East Union girls basketball Coach: Mike Cooley 1st year.

Last year: 0-22, 0-16 for last in Pride of Iowa.

Seniors lost: Shaylee Cooper. Amber Selim, Kali Mertens.

Returning letterwinners: Mara Weis, Sr.; Sidney McFee, Jr.; Olivia Eckels, Jr.; Callie Gossman, So. New prospects: Rakenzy Pryor, So. Macy McFee, So.

CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

The 2016-17 East Union girls basketball team. Pictured are front row, from left: Olivia Eckels, Sidney McFee, Mara Weis, Kendra Kirkland and Cassidy Riley.Middle row, from left: Lauren Mitchell, Callie Gossman, Beth McKnight, Katy Allison, Jayden Welcher and Kylee Prom. Back row, from left: Macy McFee, Rakenzy Pryor, Alissa Weinkoetz and Jessica Riley. Not pictured is Ashley Malone.

East Union girls basketball schedule Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec.

9 —Lenox, 6:15 p.m.

13 —Bedford, 6:15 p.m.

15 —Moravia, 6:15 p.m.

16 —at Wayne 6:15 p.m.

19 —Lamoni, 6:15 p.m.

20 —at Nodaway Valley, 6:15 p.m.

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

6 —Central Decatur, 6:15 p.m.

10 —Southwest Valley. 6:15 p.m.

12 —at Murray, 6:15 p.m.

13 —Southeast Warren, 6:15 p.m.

16 —at Orient-Macksburg, 6:15 p.m.

17 —Mount Ayr, 6:15 p.m.

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

20 —at Pleasantville, 6:15 p.m.

24 —at Lenox, 6:15 p.m.

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

31 —at Bedford, 6:15 p.m.

3 —Interstate 35, 6:15 p.m.

7 —at Southwest Valley, 6:15 p.m.

East Union wrestling East Union wrestling schedule Dec. 10 — at Bedford/Lenox Tournament at Lenox, 10 a.m.

Dec. 15 —at Nodaway Valley, with Mount Ayr, 6 p.m.

Dec. 17 —hosts Pride of Iowa Tournament, 10 a.m.

Jan. 3 —at West Central Valley, 6 p.m.

Jan. 7 —at Winterset Tournament, 9:30 p.m.

Jan. 10 —at Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont, with Central Decatur, Pleasantville, Chariton, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 12 —at Southwest Valley, with Panorama, Martensdale-St. Marys, 6 p.m.

Jan. 14 —hosts EU Tournament, 9 a.m.

Jan. 17 —at Bedford/Lenox at Bedford with East Mills, Clarinda Academy, 6 p.m.

Jan. 21 —at Interstate 35 Tournament, 9:30 a.m.

Jan. 24 — hosts Wayne, Albany (Mo.), 6 p.m.

Jan. 26 — at Winterset, with Clarke, Bondurant-Farrar, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 28 —at Adair-Casey/Guthrie Center Tournament at Guthrie Center, 11 a.m.

Feb. 4 —at Class 1A Sectional Tournament at Interstate 35 Feb. 11 –at Class 1A District Tournament at Pleasantville

CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

The 2016-17 East Union wrestling team. Pictured are front row, from left: Matthew Wittstock, Brady Reese, Sanden Cheers, Kessler Tomas and Sherman Hayes. Back row, from left: Jacob Walter, coach Justin Staver, Kayden Witt, Memphis Ripperger, Levi Parrott, Adam Tallman and Cole Wimber. Not pictured is Beau Boswell and Lane Ripperger.

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Murray boys basketball

CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

The 2016-17 Murray boys basketball team. Pictured are front row, from left: Rilee Werner, Kegan Johnson and Reece Held. Middle row, from left: assistant coach Matt Dinham, Payton Flaherty, Devin Slaughter, Jimmy Graham, head coach Darin Wookey, Jeran Cosner, Hunter Paschke, Josh Webb and assistant coach Adam Brobst. Back row, from left: Dustin Teas, Owen Tracy, Kenny Boles, Thane Simmons, Bryce Keller, Jack Jones, Zane Black and Quentin Siefkas.

Murray boys basketball schedule Dec. 6 — at Mormon Trail, 6 p.m.

Dec. 13 — Twin Cedars, 6 p.m.

Dec. 15 — at Lenox, 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 16 — Melcher-Dallas, 6 p.m.

Jan. 3 — Ankeny Christian, 6 p.m.

Jan. 6 — Lamoni, 6 p.m.

Jan. 10 — at Seymour, 6 p.m.

Jan. 12 — East Union, 6 p.m.

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

13 — Iowa Christian, 6 p.m.

16 — Mount Ayr, 6 p.m.

17 — Grand View Christian, 6 p.m.

20 — at Moravia, 6 p.m.

31 — Moulton-Udell, 6 p.m.

3 — at Orient-Macksburg, 6 p.m.

7 — Mormon Trail, 6 p.m.

Murray girls basketball

CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

The 2016-17 Murray girls basketball team. Pictured are front row, from left: Brandi Gilbert and Katie Otto. Second row: Becca Decker, Zadie Hatfield, Kylie Shields and Alicia Vanderflught. Third row: Michelle McBurney, Rylee Newton, Hailey Chew, Kelsey Sorter, Destiny Ashby, Cindy Gard and Bailey Frederick. Fourth row: Assistant coach Chris Robins, Britta Callstrom, Kendra Boles, Bre Klein, Ally Waske, Kayla Wookey, Megan Johnston, Kelli Romero and head Coach Jerry Shields.

Murray girls basketball schedule Dec. 6 — at Mormon Trail, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 13 — Twin Cedars, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 15 — at Lenox, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 16 — Melcher-Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 3 — Ankeny Christian, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 6 — Lamoni, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 10 — at Seymour, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 12 — East Union, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 13 — Iowa Christian. 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 16 — Mount Ayr, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 17 — Grand View Christian, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 20 — at Moravia, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 31 — Moulton-Udell, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 3 — at Orient-Macksburg, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 7 — Mormon Trail, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 10 —at Martensdale-SM, 7:30 p.m.

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Diagonal boys basketball CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

The 2016-17 Diagonal boys basketball team. Pictured are front ront row, from left: Folk Sangwanwarawut, Cole Mobley and Tyler Jarred.

Middle row, from left: Clayton Hansen and Kade Klommhaus.

Back row, from left: Kole Paxson, Ty Taylor, Blake Alden and Brevin Deskin.

Diagonal boys basketball Coach: Matt Warren, 6th year.

Last year: 12-10, 7-5 tied for 4th in Bluegrass.

Seniors lost: Jacob Taylor (19 ppg 11.5 rpg).; Levi Jarred (10 ppg).; Kade Means (11.5 ppg 7.5 rpg).; Gerard Naill (7.5 ppg).; Colter Pickering (5.4 ppg).

Returning letterwinners: Brevin Deskin, Jr.; Kole Paxson, Jr.; Ty Taylor, Jr. New prospects: Blake Alden, Jr.; Kade Klommhaus, Fr.; Clayton Hansen, Fr.; Tyler Jarred, Fr.; Cole Mobley, Fr. Conference prediction: “Grand View will probably be the favorite to win the conference again. Murray will be quite good as well. As for the rest of the conference, it will mostly be a toss up,” coach Matt Warren said. “We lose a lot of experience from last year, and will be asking our newcomers to step in and fill big roles.”

Diagonal boys and girls basketball schedule Girls

Dec. 10 —at Moravia, 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 13 –at Seymour, 6 p.m.

Dec. 16 —Grand View Christian, 6 p.m.

Jan. 2 —Lenox, 6 p.m.

Jan. 6 — at Twin Cedars, 6 p.m.

Jan. 10 —at Moulton-Udell, 6 p.m.

Jan. 13 —Mormon Trail (Homecoming), 6 p.m.

Jan. 17 —Lamoni, 6 p.m.

Jan. 20 —at Melcher-Dallas, 6 p.m.

Jan. 23-30 —Bluegrass Conference Tournament, TBA

Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb.

30 —Orient-Macksburg 6 p.m.

31 —at Ankeny Christian, 6 p.m.

3 — Iowa Christian, 6 p.m.

7 —at Stanton, 6 p.m.

Boys

Dec. 10 —at Moravia, 5 p.m.

Dec. 13 –at Seymour, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 16 —Grand View Christian, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 2 —Lenox, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 6 — at Twin Cedars, 6 p.m.

Jan. 10 —at Moulton-Udell, 6 p.m.

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

13 —Mormon Trail (Homecoming), 7:30 p.m.

17 —Lamoni, 7:30 p.m.

20 —at Melcher-Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

23-30 —Bluegrass Conference Tournament, TBA 30 —Orient-Macksburg 7:30 p.m.

31 —at Ankeny Christian, 7:30 p.m.

3 — Iowa Christian, 7;30 p.m.

7 —at Stanton, 7:30 p.m.

10 — at Mormon Trail, 7:30 p.m.

Diagonal girls basketball

Diagonal girls basketball

Coach: Gina Gunsolley, 6th year.

Last year: 12-10, 6-6 good for 7th in Bluegrass.

Seniors lost: None Returning letterwinners: Return all. Cassidy Becker, Sr. (4 ppg, 6 rpg).; Kasydi Klommhaus,(5.7 ppg, 3.8 rpg), Sr.; Jaci Haidsiak, Sr. (5.5 ppg).; Allison Norris, Sr.; Grace Hall Sr.; Katie Sobotka, Jr.( 8.1 ppg, 2.9 spg).; Cassidy Lohmann, Jr.; Maddie Lohmann, Jr.; Emily Newton, Jr. (13.5 ppg, 8.1 rpg).

New prospects: Erin Sobotka, Fr. Conference prediction: “Grand View will still be defending their title from last year, behind them Diagonal, Murray, Seymour and Mormon Trail will be competing for second place,” coach Gina Gunsolley said.

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