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Panthers hunt for seventh consecutive postseason appearance Creston’s big men will carry the weight of the season ■
By CARTER ECKL CNA staff reporter ceckl@crestonnews.com
A year removed from the graduation of the most accomplished senior football class in Creston–Orient-Macksburg history, the Panthers look to keep their foothold in Class 3A District 7 by continuing to rely on the work of the big men up front. In order to qualify for another postseason ninth-year head coach Brian Morrison knows the offensive and defensive lines will be the staples of any successful scheming. “We have capable running backs, capable fullbacks,” said Morrison. “But our season offensively is going to be won and lost with those guys up front.” The line is led by a handful of seniors and 16 seniors will lead the 74-man roster onto the field each week, knowing there are big shoes to fill. Offense Replacing a first-team allstate running back will be no easy task for the Panther backfield. Chase Shiltz, now playing football at Northwest Missouri State, took a significant amount of touches out of the backfield. Shiltz accounted for nearly 50 percent of the Panther offense on the ground last year. Filling that role this season is Mitchell Swank (5-7, 165), who backed up Shiltz at tailback last season. Swank was named as an honorable mention all-district selection in 2016 after carrying the rock for over 400 yards and two touchdowns. Swank will be accom-
panied by Kolby Tomas (5-11, 200), Dalten Bierle (5-8, 155), Rylan Luther (60, 165) and Dale Boyer (61, 190) after Boyer returns from injury, with Tomas the most experienced. Handing the ball off will be returning starting quarterback Kylan Smallwood (6-3, 195). Smallwood will take a majority of the snaps and will be based out of the shotgun. Smallwood completed 45-of-81 pass attempts last season for 797 yards, seven touchdowns and zero interceptions. He also rushed for nearly 600 yards and an additional five scores. “I would say he is our every down quarterback and that’s what it is,” said Morrison about a potential q u a r t e r - Morrison back competition. “Now that might change week to week, but Smallwood won the position in the last three
weeks.” Eli Loudon (6-0, 165) will be the backup for now, but has also been taking snaps elsewhere on the field. “He still competes like crazy,” said Morrison. “He could (get touches elsewhere), but right now his focus is still at QB. Not saying you won’t see him Friday either, but he has to know the system.” The main protection for the backfield will be unanimous first-team all-state lineman, Iowa State commit and returning starting left tackle Trevor Downing (6-5, 285) with Tucker Flynn (6-8, 320) at right tackle. “We have two legitimate returners on offense in Tucker Flynn and Trevor Downing,” said Morrison. Snapping the ball will be Blake Sevier (6-3, 270). Sevier will play both sides of the ball, but is making the move to center this fall to bolster the offensive line. “Blake Sevier would have been a starter last year for us, but he played defense a majority of the time, so he’s back in the fold on offense playing center.” The rest of the line will be filled in with sophomores and juniors as Morri-
son hopes to balance those roles in order to keep fresh legs on the field. “I wouldn’t say we are completely platooning, but we want to keep kids fresh,” said Morrison. On the outside, the wide receiver core will exist almost entirely of new faces. Evan Jacobson (5-8, 140) and Smallwood will be the only two players on the roster this fall that recorded a catch last season. The two caught a combined five passes a year ago. Also lining up out wide will be a senior trio of Dustin Merritt (5-7, 170), Cole Higgins (5-11, 150) and Cody Wagner (5-11, 165) along with others. Defense Defensively, the Panthers will continue to run their base 3-4 defense from years’ past. Morrison admits there are new wrinkles in the way it will be run, but Creston/O-M faithful should recognize the similar scheme. Rotations to keep players rested will be a big part of the Panther defense with multiple players staying on the field to play both sides of the ball. The defensive line will continue to attempt to
open up opposing o-lines to allow linebackers to terrorize the backfield. That front three will consist mainly of Sevier, Nathan Pudenz (5-11, 280) and Sam Chapman (6-0, 170). They will start on the line week 1 against Boone. Sevier carries all of the experience after playing nose tackle last fall in between two unanimous firstteam all-district selections in Colton Bolinger and now Northwest Missouri State defensive end Kadon Hulett, himself a second-team allstate pick. Sevier was named second-team all-district as a defensive lineman following last season. Even with the lack of experience, Morrison’s optimism about the line showed. “Pudenz, he’s a senior, has not seen varsity time in his last three years, but he’s put his time in, he’s looked good,” said Morrison. “(Chapman’s) a sophomore,” said Morrison. “If you would have told me he’d be a starter three weeks ago, I would have said no way. But he’s really improved.” Behind them will be the inside linebackers Boyer and Tomas. Boyer moved over from outside linebacker in
camp. “They are as good as I’ve had as a group in fifteen years,” said Morrison. “They rank up there with the best groups I’ve had.” Swank, Merritt, and sophomore Logan Shady (5-9, 175) will be stationed on the outside. Bierle and Mason Kinsella (5-10, 170) are expected to see time on the field as well. Don’t be surprised to see the linebacking core rotating and adjusting based off performance and injuries. In the secondary sits two returning starters at cornerback in Smallwood and Smallwood Jacobson, awarded first-team and second-team all-district, respectively, in 2016. Safety play will be composed by Loudon and Jacobson at free safety with Luther and Garrett Dahl (57, 140) taking reps at strong safety. Special Teams Jacobson will also be one of three kickers on the team. He knocked 47-of-53 PAT attempts through the uprights last season. Along side h i m will be Peyton Pryor (6-3, 160) and Michael Scherer (6-1, 165). Jacobson Pryor and Scherer will look to fill the shoes of first-team all-district punter Colton Bolinger. Punter is still up for grabs as consistency has held Morrison back on naming a starter. Schedule Favorable scheduling will give Creston/O-M five games at home this year. State qualifiers Glenwood and Carroll with both coming to Panther Field in October. C/O-M | 4A
READER’S GUIDE The 2016 High School Fall Sports Guide provides an outlook of all our area schools’ athletic teams. Inside the cover are team photos, season schedules and team capsules, plus previews of each area football team. The index of teams is as follows:
Creston
Mount Ayr
Nodaway Valley
East Union Murray
pages 1-3
page 5
pages 8
Orient-Macksburg
Southwest Valley
Lenox
page 4
pages 6-7
page 9
A supplement to
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page 11
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Creston News Advertiser | Friday, August 25, 2017
CNA photo by KALEB CARTER
Pictured is the 2017 Creston/Orient-Macksburg football team. First row, from left: Camden Peterson, Brayton Chestnut, Luke Latham, Mitchel Swank, Dustin Merritt, Garrett Dahl, Tristan Travis, Evan Jacobson and Mark Waigand. Second row: Bryce Fitzgerald, Mathew Borha, Jade Conley, Eli Loudon, Gavin Gillam, Mason Kinsella, Jacob Worthington, Cashton Weeks, Issac Davis, Armando Banda and coach Tanner Webb. Third row: athletic trainer Chris Leonard, coach Darrell Frain, coach Chad Briley, coach Steve Birchard, coach Brian Morrison, coach Casey Tanner, coach Jon Thomson, coach Kevin Cooper, coach Steve Wilson. Fourth row: Kendall Crawford, James McDonald, Ayden Filer, Eli Hartman, Walker Patterson, Austin Nguyen, Brant Looney, Seth Christiansen, Donovan Houghmaster and Logan Shady. Fifth row: Hank Looney, Michael Scherer, Christian Gist, Kolby Tomas, Dale Boyer, Cody Wagner, Cole Higgins, Rylan Luther, Sam Chapman and Nathan Pudenz. Sixth row: Hayden Green, Kerwn Shaw, Payton Pryor, Blake Sevier, Tucker Flynn, Trevor Downing, Kylan Smallwood, Stephen Buckman, Andy Mills and Trevor Kinyon. Not pictured: Dalten Bierle and Chris Perry.
Creston/O-M football schedule Aug. 25 — at Boone, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1 — Clarinda, 7 p.m. Sept. 8 — at Harlan, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 — Denison-Schleswig, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 — at Atlantic, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 29 — Winterset, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 — Glenwood, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 — at Adel-DeSoto-Minburn, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 — Carroll, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 — Playoffs
Looking to move up n Panther
volleyball hopes athleticism propels them upward By KALEB CARTER
CNA sports editor kacarter@crestonnews.com
There’s no doubting that the 2017 Creston volleyball team has its share of athleticism featured throughout its ranks in year one under new cohead coaches Mallory Peterson and Naomi Sharpe. The team does lack height, so the Panthers will be looking for a number of ways defensively and with a quick tempo to compete in the ever strong Hawkeye 10. “It’s a very tough conference with a lot of schools where volleyball is one of their main sports,” Sharpe said. “They’re going to be coming at you. They’re going to be hitting hard. They’re going to be serving hard and big blocks.” Sharpe was the head coach once before, back as far as 2004, and both coaches share the role leading a team that both are familiar with, especially with just one senior having departed last season. With an average height around 5-8, the Panthers will need to make their fair share of strides in a number of aspects of the game to improve upon last season’s 8-17 record. Two areas that the
coaching staff knows that the Panthers have to improve upon are digging up balls defensively and competing within their faster system to be aggressive on the attack. Defense and digging up hard-hit balls have been a point of emphasis in practice. Communication among the defense is a big part of that. “The defensive stuff is what we have to focus on,” Peterson said. “It doesn’t matter if we can put the ball on the 10-foot line when we’re attacking if we can’t pass, good pass up to (setter Bre) Ross, or whoever’s setting on any given night.” Doing the digging will be back row players like libero MaKenna Hudson and Jaxie Luther, a versatile and talented player who has battled with an illness for months on end that could affect her playing time. Luther could find herself setting as well, after assisting 372 times a year ago. Front row leapers like Cayla Maitlen, Breanna Wallace and Megan Haley will factor majorly into the Panthers’ plans and will be set up namely by Ross. Maitlen’s 136 kills were the highest tally for the Panthers a year ago, while Megan Haley’s 104 were second and Wallace’s 83 were third. Peterson and Sharp have been pleased with the development of the
team in relationship to one another in practice thus far, which has led to some different floor pairings. “We’re probably going to have them playing opposite each other because of their skill set and the leadership that they can bring to the floor,” Peterson said. Maitlen’s 86 digs were tops on the team, with Hudson’s 84 second. Taylor Buxton, Samantha Dunphy, Taylor Fredrickson and Emma Hanson provide the Panthers the ability to rotate frequently. “We do have some height in the freshman class and hopefully some of those girls can work their way into the lineup eventually,” Peterson said. “For right now, we’re counting on experience.” Saige Rice, playing volleyball after running cross country a year ago, could do some setting, and Abbi Hood has the potential to come in off the end of the bench as a noted vocal and energetic presence from the bench. Setting up blocks will be a another challenge, as last year’s lone senior, Hannah Hood, tallied 35 of Creston’s 63. The season is here in the blink of an eye. “Looking forward to get to games and being able to more cue on what we need to improve on,” Sharp said.
CNA photo by KALEB CARTER
Pictured is the 2017 Creston volleyball team, in the front row, from left: Emma Hanson, Jaxie Luther, MaKenna Hudson, Bre Ross and Abbi Hood. Back row from left: Cayla Maitlen, Taylor Frederickson, Megan Haley, Samantha Dunphy, Breanna Wallace, Taylor Buxton and Saige Rice.
Creston volleyball schedule Aug. 29 — at Adel-DeSoto-Minburn, 7 p.m. Aug. 31 — at Clarinda, 7:15 p.m. Sept. 7 — Southwest Valley, 7:15 p.m. Sept. 9 — Tournament at Shenandoah, 8:30 a.m. Sept. 12 — St. Albert Catholic, 7:15 p.m. Sept. 14 — at Denison-Schleswig, 7:15 p.m. Sept. 16 — Tournament at Red Oak, 9 a.m. Sept. 19 — Kuemper Catholic, 7:15 p.m. Sept. 26 — Triangular at Lewis Central, 5 p.m. Oct. 3 — at Shenandoah, 7:15 p.m.
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Creston News Advertiser | Friday, August 25, 2017
Young Panther runners return with varsity experience State qualifier Baker heads girls squad n
By LARRY PETERSON CNA senior feature writer lpeterson@crestonnews.com
Creston cross country is still young, just like the 2016 edition, but there’s something else going for the 2017 squad — varsity experience. Senior Dylan Linch is the only member of the Panthers boys team who is not a freshman or sophomore. There are five juniors and seniors on the 19-member girls team. “Last year was a growing season for us,” said Creston coach Pat Schlapia. “We progressed, with a lot of PRs established at the end of last season. This year we will be just as young. One big difference is, we have cross country experience with the youth. Our returnees got a lot of varsity and junior varsity experience. Our freshmen ran very well in middle school last season.” While coach Schlapia and assistant Gary O’Daniels see a lot of exciting possibilities on this year’s boys and girls teams, there are three senior girls and three senior boys lost from last year. Former state qualifier Ben Irr along with Isaac Wignall and Dawson Smith were on the boys team in 2016. Rachel Shepherd, now running track and field at Morningside College, Lexie Little and Cora Green were seniors on the girls squad. The leading returnee is junior Brielle Baker, who became a state qualifier in her first year of high school cross country. She placed 62nd in the Class 3A girls state meet in 20:40.2 after placing ninth in the state qualifying meet in 20:38. Baker became the 33rd state cross country qualifier in Creston history, and the 15th girl since that program was established in 1980. There hasn’t been a Creston state qualifying girls team since 1992, but Schlapia isn’t selling the 2017 team short if everyone is healthy. There is depth on the team behind Baker, including her sister Braelyn, a freshman. Sophomores Brittany Linch and Stephanie Davidson, a transfer from Lenox, are also pushing for top spots in the early practices along with returning senior letterwinner Danielle Castillo and sophomore Allivea Skarda. Expected to be in the mix after overcoming early injuries are senior Sophia Groumoutis and sophomore Syd-
ney Hartsock. Sophomore Sydney Pantini has also been slowed by a leg injury. “We’re excited to see who jumps out of the pack to push for those top spots,” Schlapia said. “Our freshmen are making the adjustment from two miles in middle school to the 5K distance. Once we get a couple of meets in and build some confidence, there might be some big things developing for our team. I think we can surprise some people. There is some potential there.” The first two meets at Dallas Center-Grimes on Aug. 29 and Winterset on Sept. 5 will be held as grade-level meets. Schlapia said varsity positions could be established in those competitions for the first varsity-JV meet Sept. 7 at Greene County. Injury issues are also affecting the boys team in the early going, as senior Dylan Linch, one of the projected leaders of the team, has been slowed by an ankle injury suffered two weeks ago. He just returned to practice this week. One of the top runners on the boys team may be freshman Clayton Stafford, who won the Hawkeye 10 middle school meet last year. He’s being pushed in early practices by sophomore Levi Hitz, freshman Keagan Trembly and sophomore Jared Moreland. “We’ve had some individuals come in with very good mileage bases built up over the summer,” Schlapia said. “Overall, we’ve been working on upping everyone’s base, for those that are behind right now. It’s been interesting to see who’s separating in the practices.” Many of the boys teams in the Hawkeye 10 lost a lot of seniors from 2016. Schlapia expects Glenwood, Atlantic and Denison-Schleswig, which returns its top three runners, as the leaders. If Creston girls are going to rise from last year’s seventh-place finish in the conference, they will have to overcome teams with several returnees in 2017. Denison-Schleswig returns its top five runners and Shenandoah-Essex has six varsity runners returning. Glenwood, Atlantic and Harlan all have most of their varsity runners back, as well.
Boys roster (* — Letterwinner) Seniors — *Dylan Linch. Juniors — None. Sophomores — *Devin Baker, *Hunter Fry, *Levi Hitz, Isaac Jacobson, Spencer Lane, *Jared Moreland, Isaac Ralston, Ashton Wills. Freshmen — Kaden Briggs, Foster McCutchan, Adam McElwain, Clayton Stafford, Keegan Trembly. Girls roster (* — Letterwinner) Seniors — *Danielle Castillo, *Sophia Groumoutis, Kiersten
Creston cross country
CNA photo by LARRY PETERESON
Pictures is the 2017 Creston boys cross country, from left in front: Clayton Stafford, Adam McElwain and Foster McCutchan. Middle row, Kaden Briggs, Isaac Jacobson, Jared Moreland, Hunter Fry and Dylan Linch. Back row, assistant coach Gary O’Daniels, Keegan Trembly, Devin Baker, Spencer Lane, Ashton Wills, Levi Hitz and head coach Pat Schlapia. Not shown; Isaac Ralston and “buddy runner” Isaac Wignall.
CNA photo by LARRY PETERESON
Members of the 2017 Creston girls cross country team are, from left in front: Brittany Linch, Stephanie Davidson and Patricia Satonghon. Middle row, manager Brooklyn Bolinger, Angelina Chuong, Sydney Hartsock, Sophia Groumoutis, Sydney Pantini and Allivea Skarda. Back row, assistant coach Gary O’Daniels, Ali Christensen, Braelyn Baker, Morgan Buxton, Danielle Castillo, Brielle Baker, Paige Davis, Piper Lumbard, manager Kiersten Latham and head coach Pat Schlapia. Not shown, manager Marie Mullin.
Latham (mgr). Juniors — *Brielle Baker, Patricia Satonghon. Sophomores — Stephanie Davidson (lettered at Lenox), Sydney Hartsock, *Brittany Linch, Sydney Pantini, *Allivea Skarda, *Brooklyn Bolinger (mgr). Freshmen — Braelyn Baker, Morgan Buxton, Ali Christensen, Angelina Chuong, Paige Davis, Piper Lumbard, Marie Mullin (mgr).
Creston cross country schedule Aug. 29 — at Dallas Center-Grimes, 5 p.m. Sept. 5 — at Winterset, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 7 — at Greene County, 5 p.m. Sept. 11 — at Ballard, 5 p.m. Sept. 19 — Panther Invite, 4 p.m. Sept. 25 — at Orient-Macksburg, 5 p.m. Sept. 28 — at Perry, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 5 — Invitational at Atlantic, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 12 — Hawkeye10 at Clarinda, 4 p.m. Oct. 19 — State Qualifying, 4 p.m.
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Creston News Advertiser | Friday, August 25, 2017
Orient-Macksburg volleyball ORIENT-MACKSBURG VOLLEYBALL Coach: Katie Geidel, 4th year as head coach, Teresa Thompson, 2nd year as assistant Last year’s record: 2-18 overall Returning letterwinners: Montana Holtry, Sr., OH/ MH; Brooklyn Sammons, Sr., setter; Caitlyn Buckman, So., MH; Kaela Eslinger, So., libero; Ali Neisemier, So., OH. New prospects: Haylee Meyer, Fr.; Jody Ott, Fr.; Sarah Eivins, Fr. Prediction for conference: “Lamoni and Murray will be two teams to beat in our half of the conference. With no seniors last year and three new freshman this year, we’re hoping to compete and bring home some more wins than we have in years past. We did a lot of experimenting with different offenses, positions and rotations last year to try to find our niche. We feel like we have a much clearer vision going into this year and we’re ready to take on our first opponent, Ankeny Christian Academy,” coach Geidel said.
O-M volleyball schedule Aug. 31 — at Ankeny Christian Academy, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 5 — Mormon Trail, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 7 — at Diagonal, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 11 — at Paton-Churdan, 6 p.m. Sept. 14 — Iowa Christian Academy, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 19 — Triangular at TBD, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 21 — at Lamoni, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 26 — Triangular, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 2 — Diagonal, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 3 — Murray, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 5 — Lenox, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 7 — Tournament at CAM, TBD Oct. 10 — Conference tournament, TBD
CNA photo by CARTER ECKL
Pictured is the 2017 Orient-Macksburg volleyball team, front row from left: Ashlyn Kralik, Montana Holtry and Brooklyn Sammons. Second row: coach Katie Geidel, Ali Neisemier, Hayli Shinn, Caitlyn Buckman, Sarah Eivins, Haylee Meyer, Kaela Eslinger and assistant coach Teresa Thompson. Not pictured is Jody Ott.
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Morrison was pleased to see that Creston/O-M’s travel time had been reduced from the previous season. As far as district expectations, Morrison thinks the Panthers will be in the hunt with Glenwood, Carroll and Harlan.
“I expect Harlan will be the team to beat,” said Morrison. “So, I would say as far as who is returning they’re the favorite followed by Glenwood and Carroll. They always have great numbers and Carroll has great tradition.” The Panthers open the season with an opponent all too familiar from last season, Boone. The Toreadors eliminated the Panthers in
the first round of the postseason, 22-21, after falling to Creston/O-M to open the 2016 campaign. Boone will be the first step in testing how both sides of the ball withstand against a battle-tested team. Week 1 will serve as a quality litmus test of where the Panthers are and where they will need to be by season’s end.
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ORIENT-MACKSBURG CROSS COUNTRY Coach: Samantha Thompson, 1st year Returning letterwinners: Vinh Nguyen and Cortney Gross New prospects: Treyg Webb.
Orient-Macksburg cross country schedule Sept. 5 — at Winterset, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 7 — at Greene County, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 14 — at Panorama, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 19 — at Panther Invite, 4 p.m. Sept. 21 — at Audubon, 4 p.m. Sept. 25 — Meet, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 28 — at West Central Valley, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 2 — at Nodaway Valley, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 12 — Mounty Ayr, 4:30 p.m.
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Pictured is the 2017 Orient-Macksburg cross country team, from left: coach Samantha Thompson, Andrew Hribal, Treyg Webb, Vinh Nguyen and Cortney Gross.
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Creston News Advertiser | Friday, August 25, 2017
Mount Ayr football
Raiders aim for playoffs again By KALEB CARTER CNA sports editor
kacarter@crestonnews.com MOUNT AYR — A 5-4 record and 3-4 district record cuts it at some schools, but Mount Ayr football is accustomed to better. Consecutive trips to the UNI Dome in 2014 and 2015 have become the bar the program aims for, with winning being the just the natural way of things for the pride of Ringgold County. A maximum of four losses in the Delwyn Showalter/Derek Lambert era speaks to those expectations. The Raiders are aiming for a top two spot in the district, regardless of the season, and after a year of adjustment, they may be ready to reclaim a playoff spot. A linebacking core of Brayden Swank, Zach Murphy and Brad Phelps, and a defensive line that features all-district performer John Shields is what the Raiders are likely to hang their hats on. The Raid-
ers forced a total of 13 fumbles as well, as creating turnovers could prove crucial for a Raider team that seeks to possess the ball for long periods of time. Offensively, Myles Greene steps into the quarterback role, while Swank and Hunter Arends are sure to get their fair share of handoffs. Eight of the nine players who touched the ball the most a year ago return as Mount Ayr mixed it up with nine backs who had at least 16 carries last season. Phelps’ 510 yards is the highest of a returning player. The offensive line projects to use the talents of Shields, Russell Holmes, Mitchell Lutrick, Hunter Wilson and Craven Martin. With plenty of depth on the 50-man roster, Mount Ayr will be able to rotate frequently enough to have fresh bodies against Class 1A District 5 rivals Pella Christian, Pleasantville, Interstate 35 and Central Decatur, of which these teams and Mount Ayr should prove to be on a different rung than the bottom teams in the district.
CNA photo by KALEB CARTER
Pictured is the 2017 Mount Ayr football team, pictured from left, front row: Brayden Swank, John Young, Trae Ehlen, Shane Comer, Bryce Shaha, Andi Gonzalez, Nick Newton, Cayden Lambert and Hunter Arends. Second row: Jacob Hoveland, Nathan Hauge, Erik Trujillo, Rhett Larson, Brad Phelps, Eian Adams, Kolben Klommhaus and Lucas Wurster. Third row: Reas Knapp, Jordan McAlexander, Asst. Coach Daniel Showalter, Co-Head Coach Delwyn Showalter, Co-Head Coach Derek Lambert, Asst. Coach James Smith, Asst. Coach Lucas Smith, Andrew Belzer and Kole Paxson. Fourth row: Dylan McAlexander, Zach Murphy, Ryker Hickman, Jacob Rushing, Craven Martin, Keelan Klommhaus, Cauy Bickel and Russell Holmes. Fifth row: Seth Shelman, Payton Weehler, Myles Greene, Marcus Daughton, Drew Willis, Hunter Haveman, Dawson Swank, Wes Armstrong and Dalton Elwood. Sixth row: Connor Swank, Dawson Frost, Cade Clymer, Cole Clymer, Isaac Grose, Trenton Stull, Bradley Wurster, Hunter Wilson. Seventh row: Josh Cox, John Shields, Jacob McCreary and Mitchell Lutrick.
Mount Ayr football schedule
Mount Ayr Football Head coach: Co-Coaches Delwyn Showalter & Derek Lambert 17th year as co-head coaches. Showalter, 34th year overall, Lambert, 20th year overall. Coaching record of 118-47 Assistant coach(es): James Smith, Daniel Showalter, Lucas Smith, Brad Elliott, Tucker Winemiller Last year’s record: 5-4 overall, 3-4 district. Tied for 4th in district. Seniors lost: Cal Daughton (RB/LB); Mitchell Jennett (WR/DB); Devin Russo (WR/DB); Clay Wimer (OL/DL); Kyler Martin (OL/DL). Returning letterwinners (include class): Eian Adams, Sr.; Cauy Bickel, Sr.; Marcus Daughton, Sr.; Russell Holmes, Sr.; Mitchell Lutrick, Sr.; Dylan McAlexander, Sr.; Jacob McCreary, Sr.; Zach Murphy, Sr., 2nd-team all-district; Kole Paxson, Sr.; Brad Phelps, Sr., honorable mention all-district; Brayden Swank, Sr.; Hunter Wilson, Sr., honorable mention all-district; Bradley Wurster, Sr.; Lucas Wurster, Sr.; John Young, Sr.; Hunter Arends, Jr.; Myles Greene, Jr.; Hunter Haveman, Jr.; John Shields, Jr., second-team all-district; Drew Willis, Jr.; Isaac Grose, So. New prospects (include class): Craven Martin, Sr.; Wes Armstrong, Jr.; Cade Clymer, Jr.; Josh Cox, Jr.; Nathan Hauge, Jr.; Jacob Hoveland, Jr.; Trenton Stull, Jr.; Connor Swank, Jr.; Cole Clymer, So.; Dalton Elwood, So.; Dawson Frost, So.; Ryker Hickman, So.; Keelan Klommhaus, So.; Kolben Klommhaus, So.; Reas Knapp, So.; Cayden Lambert, So.;Jordan McAlexander, So.; Jacob Rushing, So.; Shane Comer, Fr.; Trae Ehlen, Fr.; Rhett Larson, Fr.; Bryce Shaha, Fr.; Seth Shelman, Fr.; Dawson Swank, Fr.; Erik Trujillo, Fr.; Payton Weehler, Fr. Conference predictions: Pella Christian, Pleasantville, and Interstate 35 all look to be strong in the district.
Mount Ayr volleyball
Aug. 25 — at Nodaway Valley, 7 p.m. Sept. 1 — Southwest Valley, 7 p.m. Sept. 8 — Central Decatur, 7 p.m. Sept. 15 — at Woodward Academy, 7 p.m. Sept. 22 — at Pella Christian, 7 p.m. Sept. 29 — Pleasantville (HC), 7 p.m. Oct. 6 — Woodward-Granger, 7 p.m. Oct. 13 — Des Moines Christian (Sr. Night), 7 p.m. Oct. 20 — at Interstate 35 (Truruo), 7 p.m.
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Pictured is the 2017 Mount Ayr volleyball team, front row, from left: Addy Shay, Olivia West, Kylian Wise, Ashtyn Werner, Ally Shelley, Sammy McGill, Hallee Stewart and Keirston Klommhaus, Second row: Channler Henle, Gracie Mobley, Hope Whittington, Sam Stewart, Destiny Hansen, Jaycee Knight, Rachel Lutrick, MacKenzie Shields and Hayley Whittington. Third row: MiKayla Edwards, Avery Dickerson, Abbey Schafer, Coach Tori Braby, Coach Mariah Kruse, Alyssa Johnson, Bricey Gorman, Amber Davison and Alexa Anderson. Not pictured: Linsey Jennett. MOUNT AYR VOLLEYBALL
oach: Tori Braby, 5th year C Last year’s record: 30-2, 1st place in POI, undefeated in POI. Senior regulars lost: Kelcie Shields, 359 kills and all-state; Macy Larsen, 272 assists and 97% serve; Tessa Shields, 108 kills; Sadie Frost; Blair Glendenning, 271 digs. Returning letterwinners: Alyssa Johnson, Sr. setter, 374 assists, 111 digs; Keirston Klommhaus, Jr. OH, 123 digs, 39 blocks, 161 kills. New prospects: Hayley Whittington, Jr. MH; MacKenzie Shields, Jr. MH; Sam Stewart, So. OH; Jaycee Knight, So. OH
Pictured is the 2017 Mount Ayr cross country team, front row, from left: Paige Lynch, Loryn Schaefer, Alexa Smith, Emma Mobley, Addy Flammang, Rachel Gregg, MaiLynn Taylor and Samantha Schaefer. Second row: Rachel Sobotka, Bailey Anderson, Will Young, Scott Driskill, Elizabeth Sobotka, Sara Winemiller and Connor Eaton. Third row: Juan Trujillo, Mason Smith, Austin Greenland, Will Hunt, Chase Henry, Chase Smith and Trent Stewart. Not Pictured: are managers Hannah Jackson, Jentri Ruby, BrieAnn Byrd, Brynn Nickle. and runners Caylie Hickman, MaKayla Jones, Tyler Jones, Isaac Timmerman, Gabby Hunke and Alexis Main MOUNT AYR CROSS COUNTRY Coach (years as head coach): Deb Larsen, 6th year. Asst. Coach: Sally Young. Volunteer Coach: Sam Pitt. Last year’s record: POI Finish: Girls 2nd, Boys 3rd. Seniors lost: Breanne Haley, Megan Reasoner, Megan Warin, Cassie Brand and Heath Andresen. Returning letterwinners: Girls: MaiLynn Taylor, Sr.; Sara Winemiller, Sr.; Hallie Still, Sr.; Caylie Hickman, Sr.; Bailey Anderson, Sr.; Will Hunt, Sr.; Will Young, Sr.; Mason Smith, Sr.; Gabby Hunke, Jr.; Samantha Schaefer, Jr.; Chase Smith, Jr.; Connor Eaton, Jr.; Rachel Gregg, So.; Elizabeth Sobotka, So.; Juan Trujillo, So.; Tyler Jones, So.; Isaac Timmerman, So., Manager: Briann Byrd. New prospects: Addy Flammang, Sr.; Emma Mobley, Jr.; Paige Lynch, Jr.; Chase Henry, Jr.; Alexis Main So.; Austin Greenland So.; MaKayla Jones, Fr.; Alexa Smith, Fr.; Loryn Schaefer, Fr.; Rachel Sobotka, Fr.; Scott Driskell, Fr. Managers: Hannah Jackson, Jentri Ruby, Brynn Nickle Predictions: In the boys race Nodaway Valley will be tough again. Coach’s Comments: As coaches, we are excited about this year. Our numbers have increased this year as a squad,” Larsen said. “We will have competition for varsity spots on both the boys and girls team. On both teams we have a core of returning varsity runners.
Mount Ayr volleyball schedule Aug. 24 — Bedford & Central Decatur, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 28 — Essex, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 5 — at Southwest Valley (Corning), 6 p.m. Sept. 11 — Mt. Ayr, Pleasantville at Interstate 35 (Truro), 5 p.m. Sept. 14 — Des Moines Christian Tournament, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 16 — Mount Ayr Tournament, 9 a.m. Sept. 19 — Lenox, 6 p.m. Sept. 21 — at East Mills (Malvern), 5:30 p.m.
Sept. 23 — Bedford Tournament, 9 a.m. Sept. 26 — at Nodaway Valley (Greenfield), 6 p.m. Oct. 2 — at Murray, 6 p.m. Oct. 3 — East Union, 6 p.m. Oct. 5 — at Seymour, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 9 — Pride of Iowa Tournament, TBA, 6 p.m. Oct. 10 — Pride of Iowa Tournament (Leon), 6 p.m.
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Mount Ayr cross country schedule Aug. 24 — at Guthrie Center, 5 p.m.
Sept. 26 — at Clarke (Osceola), 4:30 p.m.
Aug. 31 — at Wayne (Corydon), 5 p.m.
Oct. 2 — at Nodaway Valley (Greenfield), 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 5 — at Winterset, 4:30 p.m.
Oct. 10 — Pride of Iowa Conference (Mount Ayr),
Sept. 11 — at Pleasantville, 4:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m. Oct. 12 — Ron Landphair Invitational, 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 14 — at Panorama, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 19 — at Panther Invite, 4:30 p.m.
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Southwest Valley football
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Pictured is the 2017 Southwest Valley football team, second row, behind cheerleaders from left: Chance TePoel, Aaron Armstrong, Brett Schafroth, Merik Gaule, Taylor Kuhn, Andy Seals, Anthony Bynum, Evan Davis, Bryson Rhamy, Moritz Schlimbach and Kylie McBride (Manager). Second row: Dalton Whitcher, Trenton Drake, Grant Maurer, Chance Cobb, Hunter Poston, Aiden Gaule, Connor Shipley, Teagan Lundquist, Gage Barton, Jayden Archer and Dayton Cobb. Third row: Ryan Currin, Brendan Pearson, Adam Harris, Jace Peterson, Addison Bull, Dustin Lund, Jacob Webb, Scotty Adcock, Dylan Dalton, Logan Calkins and Tyler Hoover. Top row: Brandon Cambell, Tyler Hollingsworth, Christian McCuen, Blake Venteicher, Blaine Venteicher, Matt Johnston, Kaden Jacobs, Kolton Schutt, Tucker TePoel, Tallen Myers and Treyton Top.
Southwest Valley football schedule Aug. 25 — at Red Oak, 7 p.m. Sept. 1 — Mount Ayr, 7 p.m. Sept. 8 — Earlham, 7 p.m. Sept. 15 — at Griswold, 7 p.m. Sept. 22 — Martensdale-St. Marys, 7 p.m.
Sept. 29 — Nodaway Valley, 7 p.m. Oct. 6 — at St. Albert, 7 p.m. Oct. 13 — at Southeast Warren, 7 p.m. Oct. 20 — Riverside, 7 p.m.
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Valley looks to build on 2016 turnaround By KALEB CARTER
CNA sports editor kacarter@crestonnews.com
CORNING — Southwest Valley football certainly is one of the teams in small school southwest iowa football that people will want to keep an eye on. A turnaround, in culture and in record, manifested in Corning last year under first-year head coach Anthony Donahoo, and it has generated a buzz around the program for 2017.
A 6-3 record was not likely on anyone’s minds a year ago, but now, expectations reign high enough that just competing with the best teams on the schedule isn’t good enough. “We know the teams we’ve got to beat this year: Mount Ayr, St. Albert and Earlham,” Donahoo said. “Those are the teams to beat and we certainly one of those teams playing after week nine.” Mistakes hurt the Timberwolves in the Earlham game (first-half turnovers) and Mount Ayr (lost late lead), so a renewed focus and higher standard is the new norm.
Southwest Valley’s success starts entirely with the gaudy number of athletes on the 2017 roster that numbers about 45. Chance Cobb returns as quarterback to lead an option atttack that Donahoo refers to as a Cobb “three-headed monster” with backs Aiden Gaule, Jace Petersen and Aaron Armstrong ready to use their speed to blaze a trail for a downhill offense out of
the pistol formation. Southwest Valey scored 32 points or more in six of its nine games in 2016. Cobb ran for 869 yards and 10 touchdowns to go with 907 passing yards and 11 scoring strikes through the air compared to four interceptions. “This is one of those years where he’s a unanimous first-team all offense last year, I want him to leave no doubt that he’s that kind of player again,” Donahoo said. Gaule and Petersen both return with over 400 yards of rushing from a year ago and Armstrong is even quicker.
Cobb’s top three receivers from a year ago in Grant Maurer, a first-team all-district safety as well, Addison Bull and Petersen returns, as does the 6-6 Trenton Drake. The Timberwolves do have to address their line after losing several multi-year starters. “We were thinking about that last year and planning ahead,” Donahoo said. “We had sophomores last year, incoming juniors. Somebody like Jacob Webb, Hunter Poston played Y (wide receiver) last year, he’s playing center for us. Conner Shipley and Scotty Adcock, both sophomores
last year.” Speed will be the biggest benefit to the Timberwolf defense, with that being the case at linebacker and safety. Linebacker Taylor Kuhn and cornerback Teagan Lundquist are just two examples of guys that Donahoo has seen ready to perform. Southwest Valley will have to answer some questions with some linemen, but based on athleticism alone, the Timberwolves geared up for 2017 with the highest expectations in a long time.
Panthers, Eagles in preseason rankings Creston/O-M, Bedford and East Union are all in the top 10 of their class in the Des Moines Register preseason high school football rankings. Creston/O-M opens at No. 8 in Class 3A. The Eight-Man rankings list Bedford at No. 7, East Union ninth and CAM (Anita) at No. 10. The Register’s top-ranked teams are West Des Moines Dowling Catholic in Class 4A, Norwalk in 3A, Union of La Porte City in 2A, Iowa City Regina in 1A, Lisbon over Council
Bluffs St. Albert in Class A and Harris-Lake Park in Eight-Man. The rankings and records last season: Class 4A 1. W.D.M. Dowling Catholic (12-1); 2. Ankeny Centennial (10-2); 3. Iowa City West (10-3); 4. W.D.M. Valley (10-1); 5. C.B. Lewis Central (6-3); 6. Southeast Polk (5-5); 7. Waukee (8-3); 8. C.R. Washington (10-2); 9. Johnston (5-5); 10. Bettendorf (7-3).
Class 3A 1. Norwalk (8-2); 2. Solon (92); 3. Pella (13-0); 4. C.R. Xavier (11-1); 5. West Delaware (8-2); 6. Davenport Assumption (7-3); 7. Dallas Center-Grimes (6-3); 8. Creston/Orient-Macksburg (8-2); 9. Webster City (11-2); 10. Benton (Van Horne) (7-3). Class 2A 1. Union (La Porte City) (112); 2. Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley (12-1); 3. North Fayette Valley (10-1); 4. Mount Vernon (9-3); 5. Waukon (6-3); 6. Williams-
burg (8-3); 7. Central Lyon/ GLR (7-3); 8. PCM (Monroe) (9-2); 9. Crestwood (Cresco) (73); 10. South Central CAL (7-3). Class 1A 1. Iowa City Regina (11-2); 2. Van Meter (11-1); 3. Denver (11-1); 4. Western Christian (Hull) (12-1); 5. West Lyon (73); 6. AHSTW (Avoca) (8-2); 7. Pleasantville (8-2); 8. Panorama (Panora) (7-2); 9. Bellevue (101); 10. West Branch (6-4). Class A — 1. Lisbon (9-2); 2. C.B. St. Albert (11-1; 3. Gladbrook-Reinbeck (13-0); 4. Le
Mars Gehlen (5-4); 5. West Sioux (9-2); 6. Algona Garrigan (12-1); 7. Lynnville-Sully (82); 8. St. Ansgar (11-1); 9. West Hancock (8-3); 10. Ridge View (Holstein) (5-4). Eight-Man — 1. Harris-Lake Park (12-1); 2. Don Bosco (Gilbertville) (12-1); 3. Audubon (8-2); 4. Graettinger-Terril/ Ruthven-Ayshire (7-2); 5. Twin Cedars (Bussey) (10-1); 6. Fremont-Mills (Tabor) (11-1); 7. Bedford (8-2); 8. Remsen St. Mary (6-3); 9. East Union (7-2); 10. CAM (Anita) (4-5).
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Creston News Advertiser | Friday, August 25, 2017
Southwest Valley cross country SOUTHWEST VALLEY CROSS COUNTRY Coach: Joshua Sussman, 2nd year. assistant coach Jason Hults Last year’s record: The Southwest Valley girls cross-country team finished third at the Pride of Iowa conference championship, only three points behind Mount Ayr. The boys team ended the season by finishing seventh place at the Pride of Iowa conference championship. Senior regulars lost: Elizabeth Fuller and Diana Berggren graduated in 2017. Ms. Fuller finished in ninth at the POI championship as a senior. Connor Haggerty, Dalton Davis, Wyatt McAlpin, and Jacob Kinyon all graduated in 2017, leaving a significant void to fill this year. Returning letterwinners: Miah Hummel, Sr.; Masslyn Hummel, Jr.; Kayley Jacobs, Jr.; Bella Johnson, Jr.; Returning varsity boys runners include Philip Curnin, Trent Newton, and Daniel Kinyon. New prospects: Aubrey Boswell, Fr.; Sidney Westlake, Fr.; Halle Pearson, Fr.; Predictions: “Both teams are working hard to improve from last year. I think the girls team is in a position to finish in the top three at the POI conference championship,” coach Sussman said. “If all the girls progress during the season and remain healthy, I believe we can accomplish great things. The boys team is comprised of runners who have potential. If everyone continues to work hard, I think we will see accomplishments that will not necessarily be reflected in our team score.” CNA photo by KALEB CARTER
Pictured is the 2017 Southwest Valley cross country team, front row from left: Miah Hummel, Oakley Goodvin, Jade Shults and Masyln Hummel. Second row: Halle Pearson, Aubrey Boswell, Sidney Westlake, Kayley Jacobs and Bella Johnson. Third row: Camren Solari, Sammy Hummel, Sean McCormick, Brayden Avila and Phillip Currin. Fourth Row: Chris Ulrich, Daniel Kinyon, Cade Hutchings and Trent Newton.
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5 — at Clarinda, 4:30 11 — at Red Oak, 5 14 — Meet, 5 p.m. 19 — at Creston, 4 26 — at Clarke, 5 p.m. 28 — at Shenandoah,
4 p.m. Oct. 2 — at Nodaway Valley, 5 p.m. Oct. 10 — POI Championship at Nodaway Valley, 5 p.m. Oct. 12 — at Mount Ayr, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 19 — Districts at TBD, 4 p.m.
Southwest Valley volleyball SWV volleyball schedule Aug. 29 — at Central Decatur, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 31 — at East Mills, 7 p.m. Sept. 5 — Mount Ayr, 7 :30 p.m. Sept. 7 — at Creston, 7:15 p.m. Sept. 9 — Tournament at Griswold, 9 a.m. Sept. 12 — at Lenox, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14 — Martensdale-St. Marys, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 — Stanton, 7 p.m. Sept. 19 — Nodaway Valley, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23 — Tournament, 9 a.m. Sept. 26 — at East Union, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3 — Bedford, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 — POI Pool Play, 6 p.m. Oct. 10 — POI Championship at Central Decatur, 6 p.m. Oct. 12 — Triangular, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 17 — Regional, 7 p.m.
CNA photo by KALEB CARTER
Pictured is the 2017 Southwest Valley volleyball team, front row from left: MaKayla McMann, Kennedy Moore, Alaina Currin, Hailey Thomas and Olivia Jacobs. Second row: Delaney Dalton, Tonna Damewood, Makayla Houck, Isabelle Inman, Jillian Simmons, Aspen Lundquist, Emily Lauer and Hailee Trichel (Manager). Third row: Morgan Shuey, Lexie Haer, Marah Larsen, Kayley Myers, Jentry Schafer, Abby Fleharty, Allison Marshall, Brooklyn Sonntag (Manager) and Riley Wilkinson (Manager).
SOUTHWEST VALLEY VOLLEYBALL Coach: Lindsay Wetzel, 12th year Last year’s record: 12-12, 4-1 (Conference Record). Runner up in POI East. Senior regulars lost: Danica Sunderman,1st team all-conference, Katie Taylor, Jacy Schafer, Kiara Roberts. Returning letterwinners: Abby Fleharty, Sr., MB: 12 blocks, .80 kills/set.; MaKayla McMann, Sr., setter/DS; Kennedy Moore, Sr., OH.; Hailey Thomas, setter, first-team all-POI, Jr.; Alaina Currin, setter, Jr.; Morgan Shuey out, recovering from ACL tear/ surgery; Jentry Schafer, So., MB: 1.11 kills/set; New prospects for season (same information): Krista Pearson, Sr., DS; Lexie Haer, Jr., OH; Delaney Dalton, So., MB/OPP; Olivia Jacobs, So., DS; Jillian Simmons, So., OH; Kayley Jacobs, So., OH; Allison Marshall, So., setter; Emily Lauer, So., OPP/ DS; Mikayla Kirsch, So., DS; Aspen Lundquist, Fr., DS/L; Makayla Houck, Fr., OPP; Marah Larsen, Fr., MB; Tonna Damewood, Fr., OH; Isabelle Inman, Fr., setter; Riley Wilkinson, So, (manager); Brooklyn Sonntag, Fr., (manager).
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Creston News Advertiser | Friday, August 25, 2017
Small numbers haunt football team By STEVE THOMPSON Adair County Free Press
GREENFIELD — Small numbers continue to haunt Nodaway Valley’s development on the football field. A squad of 20 players has been drilling for the past two weeks under the scrutiny of head coach Steve Shantz. “Our team has just two seniors out right now, and that is hurting us,” said Shantz. “We do have some experience coming back and some younger players that will have to step up and play right away. We were pleased at a couple of kids that decided to come out after not playing, and they are catching up to the speed of the game. We have been cross training a lot of players to play multiple positions.” Second team all-district pick Spencer Lamb returns to quarterback the Wolverines. Lamb completed 96/187 passes for 1089 yards and 10 touchdowns. His quarterback rating was 109.3. Lamb set a new school record last season, passing for 271 yards against Griswold. Lamb must do without all-district wideout Jared Corder, who set a new school
record with 245 receiving yards against Griswold. Aryll Shantz should see plenty of balls his way in 2017, after catching 10 passes for 61 yards and two touchdowns a year ago. Running back Brady Hilpipre returns, rushing for 274 yards a year ago. Hilpipre had a rushing average of 4.1 yards a carry in 2016. Thomas Britten should also be a force in the backfield this season, gaining 135 yards on just 15 carries last season. The line will have some experience back with Max Kuhns and Mitchel Schaefer garnering spots along the offensive line. Kooper Brown, Ryan Randel, Wyatt Schneider and freshman Evan Forcht will battle it out for the other line positions. Kuhns returns to the defensive line after garnering 65.5 tackles, including 11 for loss and two sacks in 2016. Kuhns was a first team all-district pick for the Wolverines. Britten had 49.5 tackles, followed by Lamb with 38.5 stops. Britten and Lamb earned all-district honorable mention honors on defense. The graduation loss of second team all-district pick Josh Allsup will be felt.
Nodaway Valley football
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Colbin Funke, Ryan Hull, Colby Harris, Wyatt Schneider, Austin Wilson, Kooper Brown, Bryan Randall, Tony Ayase, Gaige Schwochow. Second row: Michael Britten, Thomas Britten, Hunter Ernst, Parker Manning, Aryll Shantz, Mitchel Schaefer, Evan Forcht, Max Kuhns, Brady Hilpipre, Spencer Lamb, Cachlea Kennedy. Back row: Keni Schaefer (manager) , Macy Kuhns (manager), assistant coach Phill Cannon, assistant coach Keith Kiburz, head coach Steve Shantz, assistant coach Jesse McCann and Jena Yonker (manager).
Nodaway Valley volleyball
Nodaway Valley football schedule Aug. 25 — Mount Ayr, 7 p.m. Sept. 1 — at Interstate-35, 7 p.m. Sept. 8 — at Council Bluffs St. Albert, 7 p.m. Sept. 15 — Riverside, 7 p.m. Sept. 22 — at Griswold, 7 p.m. Sept. 29 — at Southwest Valley, 7 p.m. Oct. 6 — Southeast Warren, 7 p.m. Oct. 13 — at Earlham, 7 p.m. Oct. 20 — Martensdale-St. Marys, 7 p.m. Oct. 27 — Playoffs, 7 p.m.
Nodaway Valley volleyball schedule CNA photo by TAMMY PEARSON
Pictured is the 2017 Nodaway Valley volleyball team, from left to right, front row: Christina Wilson, Briana Lilly, Jodi Baudler, Sadie Marnin, Emma Cockburn, Brittany Smith. Second row: Baylie Speer, Joslyn Christensen, Naomi Daugherty, Sara Eddy (manager) Kate Jensen, Corinne Bond and Lexi Shike.
Nodaway Valley cross country
Aug. 31 — Southeast Warren, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2 — Tournament at Clarinda, 9 a.m. Sept. 5 — Bedford, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7 – at Pleasantville, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 — Earlham, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 — East Union, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 — at Sotuhwest Valley, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 — Mount Ayr, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 28 — at Martensdale-St. Marys, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3 — at Lenox, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7 — Invitational at Indianola, 8:30 a.m. Oct. 9 — POI Pool Play at TBD, 6 p.m. Oct. 10 — POI Championship at Central Decatur, 6 p.m. Oct. 17 — Regional at TBD, TBD
NODAWAY VALLEY CROSS COUNTRY
Coach: Darrell Burmeister Seniors lost: Shane Breheny, Matthew Dickinson, Dakota Ernst, Brayten Funke, Dallas Kreager. Returning letterwinners: Dustin Finck, Sr.; Austin Lundy, Sr.; Skyler Rawlings, Sr. Brycen Wallace, Sr.; Daniel Jorgensen, Jr.; Jesse Johnson, Jr.; Joel Blazek, Jr.. Reagan Weinheimer, So.; Mallory Kuhns So.; CNA photo by TAMMY PEARSON
Front row: Madison Van Otterloo, Jaida Claussen, Mallory Kuhns, Reagan Weinheimer; second row: Jesse Johnson, Ben Breheny, Caidynce Schwartz, Sophia Broers, Jessica Huff, Josh Baudler, Matt Mangels (manager); third row: Assistant Coach Phyllis Eshelman, Dustin Finck, Tyler Breheny, Austin Lundy, Brycen Wallace, Skyler Rawlings, Braydon Holder, Tyler Flowers; back row: Assistant Coach David Swanson and Head Coach Darrell Burmeister. Not pictured: Lida Alenius, Jill Wallace, Manager Kaitlyn Blazek and Assistant Coach Alyse Herr Dreher.
Nodaway Valley cross country schedule Aug. 31 — at West Central Valley, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 5 — Invitational at Winterset, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 11 — at Ballard, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 14 — at Panorama, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 19 — at Creston/SWCC, 4 p.m. Sept. 21 — at Audubon, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 28 — at Perry, 5 p.m.
Sept. 30 — Invitational at Wartburg College, 12 p.m. Oct. 2 — at Greenfield, 5 p.m. Oct. 10 — POI Championship at Greenfield, 5 p.m. Oct. 12 — at Mount Ayr, 5 p.m. Oct. 19 — State qualifying at TBD, TBD
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Creston News Advertiser | Friday, August 25, 2017
Lenox looks to ride ground game n Tigers
hope physical and athletic line paves way to wins By KALEB CARTER CNA sports editor kacarter@crestonnews.com
LENOX — The Lenox football team did what was needed and received a bit of help to make the playoffs a year ago, where they straight ran into powerhouse Fremont-Mills, but at 6-4, it was still another playoff season. Fast forward to a week zero game this season at home game against CAM and the Tigers already allowed more points in a game this season than all of last season. Lenox faithful already know they’ll be able to move the rock. The 380 yards rushing for the Tigers in the CAM loss is a testament to that. Stopping the big play, on the other hand, was much more of a challenge, as the Cougars notched multiple 50-plus yard plays. Losing two all-state performers in Jared Hensley and Dawson Tullberg certainly shows, but it provides opportunities for new faces to shine. Coach Matt Malausky believes his defense is his team’s strength.
“We return six guys (out of eight) that are pretty solid on defense last year,” Lenox coach Matt Malausky said. Our defense will be our strong point to start out.” Quarterback Carter Still, and backfield options Sam Donaldson Colton Hogan, Colton Gordon and more will quickly have their share of carries behind the range-y offensive line that features Derek Venteicher, Drew Venteicher, Dillon Mendez and can sport Aaron Schmitz or Brenden Christensen at the tight end spots. Aaron Schmitz steps in at linebacker, and Derek Venteicher is a physical presence on the defensive line. The goal for everyone is still a common one. “It’s definitely the playoffs. That’s everybody’s goal this time of year,” Malausky said. “As you get along in the year and you start playing it out mathematically your goals might change. That’s always the goal here, is to get to the playoffs and go as far as you can.” A trip back to the postseason in a strong 8-man district will likely run through Stanton, East Union and Bedford. An appearance in week 10 would be the 13th in 15 years for the Tigers. Even after a week one loss, that’s the goal.
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Pictured is the 2017 Lenox football team, first row from left: Sam Donaldson, Dillon Mendez, Derek Venteicher, Colton Hogan, Brenden Christensen, Aaron Schmitz, and Kyler Christensen. Second row: Edwin Moreno, Jaden Loe, Trey Whipple, Brett Eggert, Carter Still, and Levi Govea. Third row: Colton Gordon, Coleman Dukes, Drew Venteicher, and Ethan Sheley. Fourth row: Parker Reed, Rex Hoffman, Keegan Christensen, Brad Larson, and Cullen Wood. Fifth row: coach Lynn Christensen, coach Cole Bonde, coach Michael Nardini, coach Todd Parrish, head coach Matt Malausky, and coach Tom Christensen.
Lenox football schedule Aug. 18 — CAM, 7 p.m. Aug. 25 — at Fremont Mills, 7 p.m. Sept. 1 — Essex, 7 p.m. Sept. 8 — at Wayne, 7 p.m. Sept. 15 — Murray, 7 p.m.
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Sept. 22 — at East Union, 7 p.m. Oct. 6 — Stanton, 7 p.m. Oct. 13 — at Bedford, 7 p.m. Oct. 20 — Lamoni, 7 p.m.
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Pictured is the 2017 Lenox volleyball team, from left: Cassidy Nelson, Jessica Anderson, Frank Cruz, Blake Rychnovsky and coach Tom Smith.
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Pictured is the 2017 Lenox volleyball team, front row from left: Halee Wallace, Hannah Davis and Katelyn Belding. Second row: Gracie Cook, Chelsey Hoakison, Cassidy Weaver, Ashton Larson, Kayla Yzaguirre, Michala Standley and Lauren Christensen. Third row: Summer Miller, Camryn Douglas, Jordan England, Skye Bartlette, Summer Bartlette, Morgan Johnston, Brooke Miller and TJ Stoaks. Fourth row: Allie Cline, Brooke Henrichs, Mahaley Groves, Austen David and Brianna Zargoza. Not pictured: Devon England and Mae Powell.
Lenox volleyball schedule Aug. 29 — Triangular at Interstate-35, 5 p.m. Aug. 31 — at Martensdale-St. Marys, 6 p.m. Sept. 5 — at East Union, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7 — Central Decatur, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9 — Tournament at Shenandoah, 8:30 a.m. Sept. 12 — Southwest Valley, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14 — Earlham, 7 p.m. Sept. 19 — at Mount Ayr, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21 — Triangular, 5 p.m. Sept. 23 — Tournament at Southwest Valley, 9 a.m. Sept. 26 — at Bedford, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3 — Nodaway Valley, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 — at Orient-Macksburg, 7 p.m. Oct. 9 — POI Pool Play at TBD, 6 p.m. Oct. 10 — POI Championship at Central Decatur, 6 p.m.
Lenox cross country schedule Aug. 24 — at Adair-Casey/Guthrie Center, TBD Aug. 31 — at Wayne, 5 p.m. Sept. 7 — at Green County, 5 p.m. Sept. 14 — at Southwest Valley, 5 p.m. Sept. 19 — at Panther invite, 4 p.m.
Lenox volleyball Coach: Sara Dukes, 6th season, assistant coach Jesse Box. Seniors lost: Jacy Stoaks, Hannah Mitchell, Shantelle Brown. Returning varsity letterwinners: Katelyn Belding, Sr.; Halee Wallace, Sr.; Hannah Davis, Sr. Brooke Miller, Jr. New prosepcts: Morgan Johnston, Jr.; Brianna Zaragoza, Brooke Henrichs, Jr.; Kayla Yzaguirre, So.; Jordan England, Fr. TJ Stoaks, Fr.
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Creston News Advertiser | Friday, August 25, 2017
East Union football
n Running up that hill By KALEB CARTER
CNA sports editor kacarter@crestonnews.com
AFTON — The hills alongside the East Union football field are a shade of light brown that would look familiar to much of southern Iowa due to drought. It’s not the dry weather though, that has worn the hills to a hard, brown pulp. It’s the motivation of knowing what almost was. “These hills aren’t worn out for the heat, they’re worn out because we’ve been running,� East Union co-head coach James Hardy said. Getting left out of the postseason after a week nine loss to Wayne in 2016 fueled the East Union Eagles throughout
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Pictured is the 2017 East Union football team, front row, from left: Gavin Kline, Garrett Skarda, Colton Abell, Levi Parrott, Brayden Martinez, Matthew Wittstock and Kole Seales. Second row: Cole Wimber, Ethan Ayers, Levi Exline, Matt McGuire, Dillon Weis and Josh Hardy. Third row: Kiefer Welch, Alex Carrigan, Gus McNeill, Kaden Kirkland, Evan Collins and Brady Reece. Fourth row: Jarryn Stevens, Kael Seales, Brody Kinyon, Gauge Mitchell, Nate Purdy, Kanyon Huntington. Top row: Coaches Wes Skarda, David Denton, James Hardy, Craig Ditzler and Eric Denton. Not pictured: Sanden Cheers, Tate Kerrigan, Matthew Lamaak, Colton Mitchell, Anthony Smith and coach Steve Kinyon.
the offseason. “One game away from putting a district title under our belt was a victory and we had one game to do it and didn’t do it,� Hardy said. “Failure has motivated us to a lot of a degree this year.� Even after losing a talented senior class, the Eagles return enough
pieces to a puzzle that they believe will result in a playoff run. Sanden Cheers returns as the quarterback after working in a two-man system a year ago and rotating repetitions. What will hurt most in the passing game is of the 14 touchdown receptions and 76 catches, is that all
of that production except for six catches came from graduated seniors Gabe Nixon, an all-state performer, and Mason Gossman. However, each of the Eagles’ top three rushers from a year ago, Matthew Wittstock (712 yards, 11 touchdowns), Cheers (417 yards, 10 touch-
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downs) and Kole Seales (302 yards, five touchdowns) all return as seniors. The Eagles had a tendency to turn teams over in 2016, recovering 18 fumbles and intercepting eight passes. Cheers is the leading returning tackler, while others will have to step
up to fill the void left by a senior-crowded defensive unit a year ago. Seales was an all-district linebacker last season, and Garrett Skarda returns to defensive end. Hardy says the Eagles are 5-6 deep on the line with big guys like Brayden Martinez, Skarda, both of whom were all-district linemen a season ago. They’ll pave the way for an offense that will be more run heavy than the season prior while operating out of as many as 15 different formations during the season, as they seek to stretch opposing defenses vertically and horizontally. Colton Abell will help to turn field position over as a useful tool on special teams as well as contributing some on offense and defense. Abell averaged 38.3 yards per punt in 2016. Controlling field position, grounding and pounding the ball over and through opponents and fighting like a playoff spot hangs in the balance is how the Eagles seek to earn that elusive 8-man district 6 playoff spot.
East Union football schedule Aug. 25 — at Essex, 7 p.m. Sept. 29 — at Stanton, 7 Sept. 1 — CAM, 6 p.m. p.m. Sept. 8 — at Murray, 7 p.m. Oct. 6 — Bedford, 7 p.m. Sept. 15 — Baxter, 7 p.m. Oct. 13 — at Lamoni, 7 p.m. Sept. 22 — Lenox, 7 p.m. Oct. 20 — Wayne, 7 p.m.
East Union cross country schedule Aug. 24 — Meet at Guthrie Center, 5 p.m. Aug. 31 — Invitational at Wayne, 5 p.m. Sept. 5 — Invitational at Lakeview CC, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 14 — at Happy Hollow CC, 5 p.m. Sept. 19 — at Panther Invite, 4 p.m. Sept. 25 — at TBD, 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 28 — at Chariton, 5 p.m. Oct. 2 — at Greenfield Golf Course, 5 p.m. Oct. 10 — POI Championship at Nodaway Valley, 5 p.m. Oct. 12 — at Mount Ayr, 5 p.m. Oct. 19 — Districts at TBD, 4 p.m.
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Pictured is the 2017 East Union cross country team, front row, from left: Gabby Valencia, Abby Harper, Grace Nixon, Mattie Rimenscheider and Ansley Waigand. Back row: Chris Frait, Cole Nelson Sidney McFee, Taylor Miller, Molly McNeill, Kate Sutton, Alex Evans and Blake Wuevker.
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East Union volleyball schedule Aug. 24 — Meet at Guthrie Center, 5 p.m. Aug. 31 — Invitational at Wayne, 5 p.m. Sept. 5 — Invitational at Lakeview CC, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 14 — at Happy Hollow CC, 5 p.m. Sept. 19 — at Creston, 4 p.m. Sept. 25 — at TBD, 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 28 — at Chariton, 5 p.m. Oct. 2 — at Greenfield Golf Course, 5 p.m. Oct. 10 — POI Championship at Nodaway Valley, 5 p.m. Oct. 12 — at Mount Ayr, 5 p.m. Oct. 19 — Districts at TBD, 4 p.m.
EAST UNION VOLLEYBALL Coach: Gail Thatcher, 21 years. Record last year: 16-17 Seniors lost: Â Mara Weis Returning Players:Â Olivia Eckels, Sr.; Cassidy Riley, Sr.; Lauren Mitchell, Sr.; Megan Mitchell, Jr.; Rakenzy Pryor, Jr.; Callie Gossman, Jr.; Alissa Weinkoetz, So. Conference prediction: Expects Mount Ayr and Central Decatur to be great competition
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Pictured is the 2017 East Union volleyball team. Pictured front row, from left: Cassidy Riley, Lauren Mitchell and Olivia Eckels. Second row: Mikenna Cass, Chloe Kerrigan, Jayden Welcher, Quinn Eslinger, Beth McKnight, Page Hudson, MIkala Sanson, Callie Gossman and Olivia Allison. Third row: Olivia Cheers, Alissa Weinkoetz, Anna Collins, Megan Mitchell, Rakenzy Pryor, Alex Riley, Emmaline Mitchell and Jessica Kelley.
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Creston News Advertiser | Friday, August 25, 2017
Youth movement for Mustang football Murray will endure growing pains n
By KALEB CARTER CNA sports editor kacarter@crestonnews.com
MURRAY — While Murray football coach Taylor Fulton has been happy with the efforts of his small squad in the early weeks of the 2017 season, about any squad with only 14 healthy athletes will struggle. Murray lost nine seniors from an accomplished senior class, and boasts merely enough to get some scout team looks in practice, while freshman maintain several varsity starting spots for a team that lost its first game 66-6 to Moravia. Fulton has had to improvise to make sure his young team gets valuable work in during practice. “We’ve done a lot of competition-based drills,” Fulton said. “This year I feel like we’ve been able to do a lot more with less than we’ve been able to do in the past.” Skill position players Devin Slaughter at running back and defensive back, Josh Webb in the backfield and in the secondary, and
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Reece Held at quarterback will carry a heavy load behind an inexperienced varsity line that is led by junior Wyatt Myers. Chance and Cole Lecy will both see time at guard spots for the Mustangs, but both could move to the backfield to play fullback. Sophomore captain Rilee Werner will be asked to play a large role, as will Andrew Barber, both of whom can step into the guard spots. Webb and Slaughter have had the chance to play behind Dustin Teas and Jack Jones. The duo makes the secondary for the Mustangs a strength compared to other spots. “They gave really stepped CNA photo by KALEB CARTER up and matured over the Pictured is the 2017 Murray football team. From left to right: manager Ashlee Tracy, Wyatt Meyers, Lane Ripperger, summer and over the course Chris Davis, Devin Slaughter, Josh Webb, Andrew Barber, and manager Mackenzie Halverson. Second row: Briar of the preseason and they’re Bowers, Rilee Werner, Chase Werner, Cole Lecy, Chance Lecy, Colton Hiatt, Trayvon Brown, and Logan Werner. really filling those leadership roles for us,” Fulton said. Rough waters are certainly ahead for the Mustangs, but the attitude has to be to always look ahead. Aug 18 — at Moravia, 7 p.m. (Lost 66-6) Sept. 22 — Stanton, 7 p.m. Aside from the strong juAug. 25 — CAM, 7 p.m. Sept. 29 — at Bedford, 7 p.m. nior core of Webb, SlaughSept. 1 — at Melcher-Dallas, 7 p.m. Oct. 6 — Lamoni, 7 p.m. ter and Myers, the goal is Sept. 8 — East Union, 7 p.m. Oct. 13 — at Wayne, 7 p.m. to get better at something Sept. 15 — at Lenox, 7 p.m. every day. “We’re young everywhere else, We’re inexperienced everywhere else. We’re just looking to get better,” Fulton said.
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Murray volleyball
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Pictured is the 2017 Murray volleyball team. Front row, from left to right: Becca Decker, Mackenna Skroh, Pantera Stowers, and Zoie Lecy. Second row: Michelle McBurney, Savannah Jones, McKayla Henrichs, Katy Gibbs, Emma Decker, Kinzee Eggers, and Twila Barber. Third row: assistant coach: Kristin Flaherty, Britta Callstrom, Hailey Chew, Bre Klein, Kendra Boles, Kelli Romero, Rylee Newton, Bailey Frederick, and coach Jerry Shields.
MURRAY VOLLEYBALL Coach: Jerry Shields, 19th year; assisted by his youngest daughter Kristin Flaherty in her second year. Last year: 8-16. Seniors lost: Kayla Siefkas; Katie Otto, Victoria Palma, Tricia Cena, Scarlett Dustin Returning letterwinners: Zoei Lecy, Sr. 100 kills, 96% serve; Kayla Siefkas, Sr., middle hitter, 95 percent serving, 25 aces); Sr. Becca Decker, Sr.; Bre Klein, Jr., (95 percent serving, 80 digs); New prospects: Mackenna Skroh, Sr., middle hitter; Pantere Stowers, Sr.; Kelli Romero, Jr. OH; Hailey Chew, Jr. S/OH; Britta Callstrom, Jr. S/OH; Twila Barber, Fr.; Emma Decker, Fr. Conference prediction: “This year’s title race is wide open. Anyone coudl come out on top,” coacj Shields said. “We have a lot of inexperience and it will take a few games to get used to playing beside each other.”
Murray volleyball schedule Aug. 31 — Iowa Christian, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 5 — at Lamoni, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 7 — Orient-Macksburg, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 12 — Melcher-Dallas TBD. Sept. 14 — at Murray, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 19 – Triangular with Diagonal and Melcher-Dallas TBD. Sept. 21 — Ankeny Christian Academy, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 23 — at Bedford tournament TBD Sept. 25 — at Central Decatur Sept. 26 — at Twin Cedars vs. Mormon Trail and TC TBD Sept. 28 — at Mormon Trail, 5:30 p.m Oct. 2 — Mount Ayr TBD Oct. 3 — at Orient-Macksburg TBD Oct. 7 — at Martensdale tournamemt. Oct. 10 Conference tournament Oct. 12 Conference tournament finals
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Diagonal volleyball
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Pictured is the 2017 Diagonal volleyball team, front row, from left: Cassie Lohmann and Katie Sobotka. Back row: Kayla Bentley, Alee Haidsiak, Bailey Taylor, Emily Newton and Erin Sobotka.
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Aug. 29 — South Page, TBD Aug. 31 — Iowa Christian, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 5 — at Lamoni, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 7 — Orient-Macksburg, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 14 — at Murray, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 19 — Triangular at Murray, TBD Sept. 21 — Ankeny Christian Academy, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 26 — Triangular at Grand View Christian, TBD Sept. 28 — at Mormon Trail, 5:30 p.m Oct. 2 — at Orient-Macksburg, TBD Oct. 3 — Mormon Trail, TBD Oct. 14 — Tournament at Seymour, TBD
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Coach: Matt Warren, second year. Seniors lost: Grace Hall, Folk Sangwanwarawut New prospects: Kade Klommhaus, Clayton Hansen CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER
Pictured is the 2017 Diagonal cross country team, from left, Maddie Lohmann, Kade Klommhaus, Clayton Hansen
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