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Dear Warrior Parents and Fans: THANK YOU for supporting Westside Warrior Football. We appreciate the partnership we have with you in building our young men to be Champions, on and off the field. We strive to represent our community and school with great pride and with relentless effort. We recognize that personifying a true “Warrior” far surpasses simply wearing the colors or by carring the name upon our chest. We honor the game, and you, by competing as true Warriors do and being true to the mission we live everyday. Thank you for supporting our journey to be Champions!
WESTSIDE FOOTBALL MISSION Mission: All for One….One for All Vision:
Leading Men to be Champions
Values:
Pride, Character, Brotherhood, Finish/S.C. (State Champs)
Football Head Coach Welcome Letter . . . 1 Acknowledgements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Touchdown Club Mission. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Warrior Coaching Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Senior Football Player Spotlights. . . . . . 4-6 Varsity Football Player Photos. . . . . . . . 8-9 Warrior Training Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Jr. Varsity Football Team Photo. . . . . . . 13 Freshman Football Team Photo. . . . . . . 15 Westside Warrior Football Team Roster . . 23 Varsity Football Team Photo. . . . . . . 24-25 A Look Back to 2019’s Warriors. . . . . . 26
NOTE: After reading the Westside Touchdown Club’s Football Program, flip magazine over for companion Fall All Sports Program from the Westside Athletic Club.
The culture of our program provides the building blocks from which our team is built upon every year. We not only display these words in print, we live this code in pursuit of building a Championship program. GO WARRIORS!!!!
MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Westside Touchdown Club is to support the Westside Football Team, coaches, parents and alumni by providing activities that foster friendship and camaraderie in the community. Our goal is to involve every team member, parent and alumnus in helping student-athletes achieve the most from their football experiences, while furthering the mission of the Westside Football Program.
Brett Froendt Varsity Head Football Coach
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arrior Coaching Staff Brett Froendt Craig Secora Justin Haberman Brett Williams Head Coach QB Cornerbacks Offensive Line
Brad Metzler Receivers
Mike Jernigan OLB
Andy Miller Volunteer
Wade Halvorsen Safeties
Tyler Zahn Jack Sortino Defensive Line ILB
Garet Moravec Tyler Wrice Andrew Mantzaris Trevor Lovell Dalton McQueen Robert Mulligan Harrison Jordan Spencer Jordan Grant Jordan Al Barr Kickers Running Backs Freshman Head Coach Freshman Assistant Freshman Assistant Freshman Assistant Varsity Assistant Freshman Assistant Freshman Assistant Freshman Assistant
Entering into his 13th year as the head coach of the Westside Warriors, Coach Brett Froendt continues to lead the program with a vision of “Leading Men to be Champions.” At the forefront of the program’s daily mission is the endless pursuit of creating a culture of excellence for both the athletes and the coaching staff. Through his guidance, the Warrior Football Program strives to be champions both on and off the field. On the field, the Warriors continue to work on their commitment, accountability, relentlessness, and brotherhood to help guide them to their goal of winning a state championship. Off the field, the Warriors continue to build great relationships within the school building and community by serving those who support them on Friday nights. In 2020, the Warrior Football coaching staff will have a combined coaching experience of 150+ years. For a majority of the coaches, many of those years have been right here at Phelps Field . . . the Home of YOUR Westside Warriors!!! A414A – “All for one . . . one for All”
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Senior Spotlight What is your favorite memory of playing football at Westside? Scoring my first varsity touchdown.
How old were you when you started playing and what team did you play for? I played running back when I was younger but just started playing again my senior year.
Who has been the biggest influence in your life both on and off the field? My friends from when I first started playing.
What is your favorite memory of playing football at Westside? Having great coaches!
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Who has been the biggest influence in your life both on and off the field? My parents.
Cedrian Haywood Sr WR/DB 5’11” 160#
What is your favorite memory of playing football at Westside? Going to State, playing with Tagge, Barajas and Holmstrom my Junior year.
What is your favorite memory of playing football at Westside? Going undefeated against Prep and the locker room after every win. What is the best advice anyone has given you? Never settle.
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What do you like most about the WHS football program? The brotherhood.
What are your plans after graduation? I will play football at North Dakota State University.
10 Ben Radicia Sr RB/LB 5’10” 195#
Cole Payton Sr QB/DB 6’3” 215#
What do you like best about the WHS football program? The brotherhood we have built.
Koby Bretz Sr WR/DB 6’2” 200#
What do you like most about the WHS football program? The coaches.
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What is the best advice anyone has given you? E + R = O
Avante Dickerson Sr WR/DB 6’ 165#
What is your favorite memory of playing football at Westside? Destroying Prep — not once, but twice — in the same season.
Cade Haberman Sr OL/DL 6’3” 280#
Who has been the biggest influence in your life both on and off the field? My mom.
What is your favorite memory of playing football at Westside? My favorite memory was watching the last 5 seconds of the second Millard South game, sending us to the state championship.
What is the best advice anyone has given you? “Don’t ever be in the back of the line.” – Deuce
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What is the best advice anyone has given you? “Don’t quit when you’re tired, quit when you’re done.” – Dad
How old were you when you started playing and what team did you play for? I started playing in 3rd grade as running back for the Jr. Warriors.
What is your favorite memory of playing football at Westside? Friday nights with the boys.
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What is the best advice anyone has given you? Don’t let anyone tear you down.
What are your plans after graduation? I plan to play college football at Northern Illinois University.
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Who has been the biggest influence in your life both on and off the field? It’s been my parents encouraging me to do my best. What is the best advice anyone has given you? Leave everything you’ve got on the field.
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As a young player, what was your first memory of playing football? Running routes with my friends.
How old were you when you started playing? I started in 2nd grade and was a running back. As a young player, what was your first memory of playing football? Being able to hit someone and not get into trouble.
What do you like best about the WHS football program? The atmosphere.
6 Wesley Thompson Sr WR/DB 6’2” 170#
Who has been the biggest influence in your life both on and off the field? My teammates.
8 Travis “TJ” Ingram Sr TE/DL 6’2” 185#
What is your favorite memory of playing football at Westside? Beating Prep.
As a young player, what was your first memory of playing football? First time running hills; never liked hills after that.
Who has been the biggest influence in your life both on and off the field? My pops and aunt.
Who has been the biggest influence in your life both on and off the field? My mom and Coach Moravec
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What is the best advice anyone has given you? Dream bigger than yourself and work to make it a reality.
What is the best advice anyone has given you? Hard work pays off.
Anthony White Sr WR/DB 5’11” 180#
What is your favorite memory of playing football at Westside? Making it to state junior year.
What is your favorite memory of playing football at Westside? Beating Prep twice my junior year.
What is the best advice anyone has given you? “Tom, you either do or you don’t in life….make sure you do.” – Grandpa
Who has been the biggest influence in your life both on and off the field? My dad.
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What are you plans after graduation? I plan to go to college and start farming.
Brett Thorell Sr FB/LB 5’11” 185#
What is your favorite memory of playing football at Westside? Enjoying locker rooms with the boys.
What is the best advice anyone has given you? Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.
What is your favorite memory of playing football at Westside? Beating Prep twice. What do you like best about the WHS football program? How much of a family it is.
What do you like best about the WHS football program? The brotherhood.
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What is your favorite memory of playing football at Westside? The locker room after beating Millard South to go the state championship.
What is the best advice anyone has given you? Don’t ever give up on yourself.
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What is the best advice anyone has given you? It doesn’t last forever, enjoy it.
Bo Lucas Sr OL/DL 6’ 250#
Kyle Hatcher Sr OL/DL 5’10” 221#
More Senior Spotlights on the next page!
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Senior Spotlight 62 Matthew Trimble Sr OL/DL 6’3“ 260#
How old were you when you started playing and what team did you play for? I began at 10 years old playing OL/DL for the Jr. Warriors.
How old were you when you started playing football? Nine years old and I started as a lineman.
What is your favorite memory of playing football at Westside? Stepping up to play against Prep during the playoffs when our starting tackle got hurt.
What is our favorite memory of playing football at Westside? Beating Prep three consecutive times.
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Who has been the biggest influence in your life both on and off the field? My older brother, Phillip.
Mason Thomas Sr OL/DL 6’1” 225#
As a young player, what is your first memory of playing football? Playing catch with my dad.
What is your favorite memory of playing football at Westside? Getting a pancake on my second game.
Who has been the biggest influence in your life both on and off the field? My parents.
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What do you like best about the WHS football program? Getting to lift and get stronger.
What is the best advice anyone has given you? Keep going, it gets better.
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Adam Miller Sr OL/DL 6’ 306#
Isaiah Parker Sr OL/DL 5’11” 230# How old were you when you started playing and what team did you play for? I started playing football when I was 16 during my junior year and played tight end / defensive end.
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87 Joey Estee Sr WR/DB 5’11” 170#
Who has been the biggest influence in your life both on and off the field? Coach Zahn always having a good attitude and Coach Williams making sure I understand the plays. What is your favorite memory of playing football at Westside? Making it to varsity. What do you like best about the WHS football program? The coaches and the bonds I created with teammates.
What is the best advice anyone has given you? Keep your eyes and ears open, and keep your mouth shut.
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What are your plans after graduation? I will be joining the United States Marine Corps.
What is the best advice anyone has given you? Don’t stop trying.
Taylor Bruber Sr TE/LB 6’ 195#
What is your favorite memory of playing football at Westside? The locker room after we beat Prep.
As a young player what was your first memory of playing football? Getting pancaked by a safety.
What do you like most about the WHS football program? I like how they teach brotherhood. I transferred my sophomore year and people welcomed me like they knew me.
Who has been the biggest influence in your life both on and off the field? My older sister.
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What is the best advice anyone has given you? Hard work pays off. This advice has helped me on and off the field.
What is the best advice anyone has given you? Work for it and don’t give up.
Jacob Tolen 12 WR/DB 5’9” 150#
What is your favorite memory of playing football at Westside? Playing with the seniors as a freshman.
The Values of a Westside Warrior: Unity, Leadership, Discipline, Loyalty, Pride and Work Ethic
What do you like best about the WHS football program? The brotherhood.
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What is the best advice anyone has given you? Keep working, no matter the struggle.
What are your plans after graduation? Keep playing football until I can’t.
Parker Kotas Sr WR/DB 6’1” 180#
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52 Will Hurtado Sr OL/DL 6’ 236#
2 Jordan Kim Jr WR/DB 5’10” 140#
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Grant Guyett Jr WR/OLB 6’ 185#
Jackson McIntyre So RB/LB 5’10” 155#
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Simon Hanus Jr K 6’2” 185#
Michael Zimmerman So FB/LB 5’10” 175#
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Wesley Thompson Sr WR/DB 6’2” 170#
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Thomas Mann Sr FB/LB 5’10” 180#
Tavian Thomas Jr RB/LB 5’7” 165#
Jamie Kim Jr WR/DB 5’9” 140#
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Bo Lucas Sr OL/DL 6’ 250#
Ryan Zatechka Jr OL/DL 6’ 240#
Miles O’Brien Jr OL/DL 6’ 200#
Jack Winfrey Jr OL/DL 6’1” 225#
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Tyler Godinez Jr WR/DB 6’ 160#
Nicholas Gage Sr TE/LB 6’1” 181#
Marty Mormino So K 5’11” 170#
Kyle Hatcher Sr OL/DL 5’10” 221#
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Adam Miller Sr OL/DL 6’ 306#
Cade Preister Jr OL/DL 5’11” 215#
Isaiah Parker Sr OL/DL 5’11” 230#
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Travis “TJ” Ingram Sr TE/DL 6’2” 185#
Cole Payton Sr QB/DB 6’3” 215#
Ben Radicia Sr RB/LB 5’10” 195#
RJ Gunderson Jr RB/LB 5’10” 166#
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Kyle Vincentini Jr RB/DB 5’8” 160#
Cole Haberman Jr FB/LB 6’ 210#
Dominic Rezac Jr RB/DB 6’1” 175#
Jack Wimmer Jr WR/DB 6’ 186#
Koby Bretz Sr WR/DB 6’2” 200#
Avante Dickerson Sr WR/DB 6’ 165#
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Cade Reeser Jr TE/LB 6’1” 195#
Tommy Connelly Jr RB/LB 6’ 185#
Mark Gurnett So FB/LB 5’10” 170#
Brett Thorell Sr FB/LB 5’11” 185#
Kaden Guzman So WR/DB 6’5” 185#
Cade Haberman Sr OL/DL 6’3” 280#
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Matthew Trimble Sr OL/DL 6’3“ 260#
Jack James Jr OL/DL 6’1” 230#
Mason Thomas Sr OL/DL 6’1” 225#
Sean Williams Jr OL/DL 6’1” 205#
Niko Bitzes Jr OL/DL 6’3” 285#
Jackson Yeager Jr OL/DL 6’ 227#
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Tyler Spady Jr WR/DB 6’1” 165#
Kaden Osborn Jr WR/DB 5’9” 165#
Taylor Bruber Sr TE/LB 6’ 195#
Joey Estee Sr WR/DB 5’11” 170#
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Parker Kotas Sr WR/DB 6’1” 180#
Raoul Kolani Sr RB/LB 5’9” 180#
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SMSU (Southwest Minnesota) DII Nebraska DI Iowa Central CC JUCO Iowa Central CC JUCO Wayne St. Northwest Missouri Morningside Nebraska
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Training Staff (Left to Right): Claire Wing, Mina Testolin, Hakeem Lortoro, Shawn Campbell ATC, Zach Atlas, Kellie Seevers ATC, Ben Kutler and Kellie Bixler. Not Pictured: Lindsey Tierra.
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estside Junior Varsity
Junior Varsity Football Team (Left to Right) – First Row: Jackson McIntyre, Joseph Vermillion, Luke Gunderson, Jacob Garcia, Zaki Lucas, Carter Jankovich, Ty Keifer, Johnny Holoubek, Colby Aparo Koski, Tavian Thomas, Erin Mardi, Cannon McCarty and Kooper Brandle. Second Row: Jamie Kim, Dominic Vincentini, Mark Gurnett, Michael Zimmerman, RJ Gunderson, Colin Henderson, Sam Nordquist, Jordan Kim, Caleb DeLaCruz, Zachariah Alexander, Kaden Osborn, and Curt Cubrich. Third Row: Avery Dondlinger, Jordan Dubas, Elliot Ferrin, Cole Haberman, Tommy Shaffner, Luke Roberts, Niko Harrington, Marty Mormino, Soren Szejk, Cade Preister, Joshua Meyers, Dylan Mckee, and Ty Dingman. Fourth Row: Connor Jochum, Sean Williams, Aidan Reyna, JD Strecker, Miles O’Brien, Tyler Godinez, AJ Holmstrom, Ryan Zatechka, Cade Reeser, Peyton Pratt, Tyler Spady, Zachary Tolles and Jad Musa Haddadin. Fifth Row: Kedar Dailey, Jack Winfrey, Jackson Yeager, Kaden Guzman, Coach Zahn, Coach Wrice, Coach Jernigan, Head Coach Sortino, Coach Moravec, Dawson Hardick, Kevin Brown, Michael Hurtado, Niko Bitzes and Jacob Tolen. Not Pictured: Remi Atsou, Gavin Greene, Isaac Richard, Benjamin Stewart and Andrew Strunc.
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Freshman Football Team (Left to Right) – First Row: Kyler VanAusdal, Adam Wachner, Townsend Meyer, Wilson Munsterman, Lathabo Dailey-Nato, Nolan Miller III, Beau Ryan, Grant Beutler, Ayden Smith, Nick Anglim, Caleb Jennum, Noah Taylor and Les Collier. Second Row: Weston Siebler, Samuel Contreras, Jackson Wing, Anthony Rezac, Ashton Metoyer, Mitchell Griffin, Eli Cameron, Paul Fiamaple, Caleb Benning, Samer Haddadin, Brody Goc, and Kyler Seaman. Third Row: Ethan Jones, Will Bauerly, Andrew Nielsen, Trevor Spady, RJ Eckhardt, Aiden Dunlap, Mohanid Adam, Jackson Morrow, Dezmon Navarro, Nick Oberle, Audric Bermel, Kaleb Lewis and Jonquel Osler. Fourth Row: Broc Regner, Benjamin Cudney, Sam Bollinger, Henry Sullivan, Teddy Rezac, Isaiah Brown, David Avila, Cooper Bretz, Jahmez Ross, Aaron Cardinale, Jason Savas and Drew Schmillen. Fifth Row: Trainer Lakelyn Joslin, Connor Scott, Toby Warren, Coach Dalton McQueen, Coach Bob Mulligan, Coach Spencer Jordan, Coach Andrew Mantzaris, Coach Trevor Lovell, Coach Grant Jordan, Coach Al Barr, Jackson Beda, Talon Barnes and Trainer Lexi Christiansen. Not Pictured: Emanual Poul.
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Westside Warriors Varsity Roster # FIRST LAST GRADE 1 Cade Hargis 12 2 Jordan Kim 11 3 Grant Guyett 11 4 Jackson McIntyre 10 5 Cedrian Haywood 12 6 Wesley Thompson 12 8 Travis “TJ” Ingram 12 9 Cole Payton 12 10 Ben Radicia 12 11 RJ Gunderson 11 12 Tristan Alvano 10 13 Raoul Kolani 12 14 Kolby Brown 11 15 Ty Keifer 10 16 Simon Hanus 11 17 Michael Zimmerman 10 18 Anthony White 12 19 Carter Hogan 11 20 Kyle Vincentini 11 22 Cole Haberman 11 23 Dominic Rezac 11 24 Jack Wimmer 11 25 Koby Bretz 12 28 Avante Dickerson 12 29 Avery Dondlinger 11 30 Thomas Mann 12 32 Tavian Thomas 11 33 Jamie Kim 11 34 Curt Cubrich 10 36 Dylan McKee 11 41 Cade Reeser 11 42 Tommy Connelly 11 43 Mark Gurnett 10 48 Brett Thorell 12 49 Kaden Guzman 10 51 Cade Haberman 12 52 Will Hurtado 12 55 Kyle Hatcher 12 56 Bo Lucas 12 57 Ryan Zatechka 11 58 Miles O’Brien 11 60 Jack Winfrey 11 62 Matthew Trimble 12 65 Jack James 11 66 Mason Thomas 12 68 Sean Williams 11 70 Niko Bitzes 11 71 Jackson Yeager 11 72 Adam Miller 12 76 Cade Preister 11 78 Isaiah Parker 12 80 Tyler Godinez 11 82 Nicholas Gage 12 83 Marty Mormino 10 84 Tyler Spady 11 85 Kaden Osborn 11 86 Taylor Bruber 12 87 Joey Estee 12 88 Parker Kotas 12
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Varsity Football Team - (Left to Right) – First Row: Jack Winfrey, Koby Bretz, Nick Gage, Avante Dickerson, Joey Estee, Brett Thorell, Anthony White, Curt Cubrich, Mark Gurnett, RJ Gunderson, Jordan Kim, Carter Hogan, Ty Keifer, Michael Zimmerman, TJ Ingram, Jam Marty Mormino, Wes Thompson, Taylor Bruber, Dylan McKee and Avery Dondlinger. Fourth Row: Grant Guyett, Tavian Thomas, Dominic Rezac, Cole Haberman, Tyler Godinez, Adam Miller and Niko Bitzes. Fifth Row: Kolby Brown, Parker Kotas, Bo Lucas, Jack James Sixth Row: Coach Jernigan, Coach Zahn, Coach Metzler, Coach Miller, Coach Haberman, Coach Froendt, Coach Moravec, Coach Sor
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A Look Back at Your 2019 Warriors in Action!
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Basic Level $10 Dawn Bolamperti Lynda Payton
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estside Athletics Varsity Football State Runner-Up
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Varsity Football Team - (Left to Right) – First Row: Darian Sokpa, Spencer Schneiderman, Jackson Rall, Aiden Jackson, Cedrian Haywood, Jack Bush, Jacob Vincentini, Jordan Mayberry and Caleb Carter. Second Row: Raoul Kolani, Jack Swanson, Thomas Mann, Ben Radicia, Brett Thorell, Anthony White, Avante Dickerson, Sean Sindt, Carter Hogan and Kyle Hatcher. Third Row: Cole Haberman, Jake Holmstrom, Jackson James, Jack Wimmer, Jackson Yeager, Jeremiah Kim, Ryan Zatechka, Tommy Connelly and Cade Preister. Fourth Row: Dominic Rezac, Kolby Brown, Taylor Bruber, Bo Lucas, Simon Stover, Quincy Hogan, Grant Guyett and Cade Reeser. Fifth Row: Will Hurtado, Bodie Harrell, Payson Gillespie, Parker Kotas, Grant Tagge, Koby Bretz, Matthew Trimble, Cal Weidemann and Trevor Barajas. Sixth Row: Coach Rice, TJ Ingram, Mason Thomas, Jackson McMillen, Cole Payton, Nate Nowel, Ashton Travis, Cade Haberman, Kadyn Van Hill, Adam Miller and Coach Secora. Seventh Row: Coach Zahn, Coach Williams, Coach Jernigan, Coach Haberman, Coach Metzler, Coach Froendt, Coach Sortino, Coach Moravec, Coach Lovell, Coach Gillespie and Coach Miller.
Varsity Volleyball District Runner-Up
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Varsity Volleyball – (Left to Right) – First Row: Brooklyn James, Natalie Bratetic, Marissa Koch, McKenna Nemecek and Daniella Gologan. Second Row: Ruby Secora, Kensington Tekrony, Samantha Laird, Madilyn Siebler, Anna Snodgrass, Rachel Poppert and Isidora Nahayo.
A History of Success! Varsity Softball District Runner-Up
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Varsity Softball – (Left to Right) – First Row: Mia Lund, Addie Lienen, Kerrigan Wonder, Montie Pffirrman and Nevaeh Dahr. Second Row: Grace Chin, Kyleigh Freeman, Abby Rigas, Alexis Cornett, Emma Reiser, Jordan Tipton and Ellie Bartsch-Bang. Third Row: Katie Shafer, Rylee Cain, Dayton Kell, Jenna Liakos, Lana Armsbury, Haily Barnes, Salem Liebenthal and Mera Green.
Boys Swim Team Record-Breaking!
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Boys Swim/Dive Team – (Left to Right) – First Row: Kaden Guzman, Cameron White, Noah Whitney, Jacson Burkholder, Zach Lalley and Jack Meehan. Second Row: Jack Ellison, Ian Schmidt, Evan Garst, Colin Davis and Jude Lowe. Third Row: Will Eikenbary, Ian Andress, John Goodwin, Connor Anderson, Aiden St. Amant, Jack Bailey, Mac Harris, Zach Schram-Emilo, Elliott Mitchell and Coach Michael Mollak. Fourth Row: Coach Katy Saalfed, Coach Andy Rider, Spencer Schneiderman, Cal Hofmann, Nick Reinert, David Goodwin, Eli Gosnell, Sam Kelly, Alex Estopare, Jeremiah Kim, Logan Brannan, Bodie Harrell, Coach Lisa Eliis and Coach Doug Krecklow.
Junior Varsity Cheer
Freshman Cheer
Freshman Cheer – (Left to Right) – First Row: Cece Gerard, Carly Bea Brown, Jordan Carson, Edie Goldner, Isabel Kleidosty and Callista Golden. Second Row: Mia Reeves, Jianze Yang, Julia Maaske, Emma Naimoli, and Ava Kline. Third Row: Greta Mann, Ava Stoller, Ava Reeves and Abby Cartwright.
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WESTSIDE CHEER
Junior Varsity Cheer – (Left to Right) – First Row: Samantha Hintz, Ainsley Meyerson, Abby Kaufman, Matthew Swanson, Lizzie Smith, Majesty Marti-Lester and Elizabeth Matz. Second Row: Claire Wing, Mia Bolamperti, Ella Tagge, Willa Sheesley, Kathryn Newman and Ella Zuber. Third Row: Gretchen Nelson, Elena Rosenblatt and Lily Pocras.
Dance Team
Varsity Cheer
Varsity Cheer – (Left to Right) – First Row: Katie Opperman, Madison Meola, Macy Rieser, Isabella Persky, Carly Rezac, Whitney Kelley and Kaylee Rich. Second Row: Jillian Snow, Lydia Frost, Dori Watanabe, Jordan Knight, London Forsberg and Payton Kleidosty. Third Row: Brooke McKay, Anna Bauerly, Amanda Wachner, Hannah Carlson, Montie Pfirman, Olivia Walters and Laura Wahl. Not Pictured: Aayushi Chaudhary and Evelyn Fixley.
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WESTSIDE DANCE & CHEER
Varsity Dance Team – (Left to Right) – First Row: Jennifer Sigala, Lydia Sweetman, Addi Porter, Ella Henningsen, Samantha Manhart, Kiley Tigani, Sara Manhart and Maggie Wadginski.
Girls Golf
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WESTSIDE GIRLS GOLF
Girls Golf – (Left to Right) – First Row: Claire Bonnett, Lily Pocras, Maddie Diprima, Portia Lenczowski and Olivia Davis. Second Row: Carly Bea Brown, Ellie Anglim, Madelyn Schlegel, Aja Lenczowski, Gianna Velardi and Maddy Boukal. Third Row: Ava Robino, Julia Maaske, Sarah Weiss, Kaitlyn Hanna and Kylee Buscher. Not Pictured: Lily Makari.
Red Shield
Red Shield – (Left to Right): William Henningsen, Alex Naimoli, Maddy DiPrima, Jack “Danger” Moseman, Lena Horman, Zach Goldner and Barrett Mooney.
Boys Cross Country
Girls Cross Country
Girls Cross Country Team – (Left to Right) – First Row: Kailie Kaufman, Claire White, Cece Gerard, Ella Humphrey, Lanee Connell, Elizabeth Blakely and Presley Sieben. Second Row: Coach Theresa Gosnell, Emma Kate O-Toole, Reese Young-Oestmann, Coach John Priester, Noelle Abels, Rachel Dowd and Coach Bart Jezeritz.
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WESTSIDE CROSS COUNTRY
Boys Cross Country Team – (Left to Right) – First Row: Josh Cain, Minh Nguyen, Charles Grantham, Jack Palais, Nathan Swanson, Ryan Cain, Nathan Carlson and Jayden Wall. Second Row: Evan Wedergren, Jack Gerard, John Goodwin, Coach John Priester, Cameron White, Ty Rockwell and Jonathan Wood. Third Row: Coach Teresa Gosnell, Sam Dowd, Andy Stokes, Peter Collins, Nick Svoboda and Coach Bart Jezeritz. Not Pictured: Brodi Gunia.
Varsity & JV Boys Tennis
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WESTSIDE TENNIS
Varsity & Junior Varsity Boys Tennis – (Left to Right) – First Row: AJ Shefsky, Zev Gordman, Hugo Bowden, Parker Faiman, Luke David, Jackson Ingvoldstad and Max Reike. Second Row: Coach Jordane Warkentin, Joey Forcade, Thomas Pate, Alex Kugler, JT Evans and Coach Denise Hazelrigg. Third Row: Jake Bonnett, Will Hancock, Clark Rue, Charlie Cox and Lance Buscher.
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Varsity Softball
Junior Varsity Softball
Junior Varsity Softball – (Left to Right) – First Row: Zoe Gillespie, Madilyn Miles, JaLee Conyers, Brianna Thompson, Mia Bolamperti, Zyanne Miller and Adria Tipp. Second Row: Bailey Shepherd, Jessica Kay, Kiya Hazen, Grace Vandercoy, Makayla Jones and Alyssa Hunter. Third Row: Annabel Noonan, Sophia Sims, Michelle Watsabaugh.
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WESTSIDE SOFTBALL
Varsity Softball – (Left to Right) – First Row: Abby Rigas, Neveah Dahr, Kyleigh Freeman, Kori Bullard, Katie Shafer and Dayton Kell. Second Row: Isabell Fienhold, Alexis Cornett, Kerrigan Wonder, Holly Rector and Jenna Liakos. Third Row: Ellie Bartch-Bang, Chloe Haberman, Addie Leinen and Kaidence Dumas.
Freshman Volleyball
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WESTSIDE VOLLEYBALL
Freshman Volleyball – (Left to Right) – First Row: Emma Naimoli, Alana Flaming, Addison Small, Marigold Helvey, and Jill Kubat. Second Row: Francesca Flaming, Adriana Dewitt, Hallee McCall and Greta Mann. Third Row: Olivia Levkoff, Mikyna Ferguson, Katie Berry.
Westside Athletic Club (WAC) Please consider joining the Westside Athletic Club The objective of WAC is to support the 20+ interscholastic sports and spirit squads by: • Providing financial support to each sport/spirit squad • Promoting good sportsmanship • Generating fan support and school spirit WAC sponsors and organizes the Back to School Barbeque, Scholar Athlete Banquet, Spirit Nights and activities. Over the past several years, WAC has contributed to the following: • Main gym sound system • Westside Athletic Hall of Fame • WAC Monitor • Homecoming activities • Water bottle filling station • Concession stand equipment • ‘W’ flags/banners/mats at all athletic venues • Cross Country tent • Practice/warm up t-shirts for all athletes • Cheerleading supplies • Digital scoreboard for football/soccer field • Soccer balls and ball boy shirts • HUDL software • Volleyball net extender and ball cart • Training room whirlpool and equipment • New State Championship Banners in the Gym
• Wrestling instructional videos • Track binders and equipment • Baseball equipment • Shrine football/soccer program • Electronic billboard • Fitness Center Improvements • Athlete Transportation to Away Events • Sports Hall supplies
You can support WAC in the following ways: • WAC membership at various support levels, starting at just $10 • Athletic passes are available that allow entry into any home game excluding tournaments. Passes are available for an individual or a family. Memberships and Passes are sold on our website www.WestsideAthleticClub.org. • Volunteer your time and talent Visit our website www.WestsideAthleticClub.org or contact a WAC member for information. We are here to support each and every group as well as generate strong positive school spirit through events held at Westside .
Go Warriors! Lisa and DJ Rezac
2020-2021 WAC Presidents
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Varsity Volleyball
Junior Varsity Volleyball
Junior Varsity Volleyball – (Left to Right) – First Row: Hope Ward, Hannah Carlson, Amia Bryant, Kate Kubat and Tallie Pease. Second Row: Sydney Morford, Brooke Martin, Karly Hanna and Mariah Rios. Third Row: Hailey Roberts, Jessie Austin and Emma Vondra.
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WESTSIDE VOLLEYBALL
Varsity Volleyball – (Left to Right) – First Row: Joselyn Healy, Samantha Laird, Anna Snodgrass, Ruby Secora, Kendel Gifford, Isabella Lamb, Natalie Bratetic, Rachel Poppert and Daniela Gologan. Second Row: Eleanor Brislen, Gina Gage, Kensington TeKrony, Tatum Godinez and Madilyn Siebler.
Table of Contents
Dear Parents, Students and Fans of Westside, Welcome to Westside, The Home of the Warriors. We are very proud of our school’s athletic and academic successes. Currently, Westside has won more than 80 Nebraska School Activity Association State Championships, we have 603 individual champions and 121 Metro Championships. That speaks volumes about the dedication and hard work of our coaches and athletes. We are fortunate to have great individuals who positively represent the community each and every time they put on a uniform. Your support of all our student-athletics is greatly appreciated. At Westside we pride ourselves on having the greatest fan base in all of Westside’s 80 State Championships Omaha. We encourage our fans FALL SEASON to model sportsmanship at all • Football (3): 1966*, 1981 and 1982 • Golf – Boys (4): 1976, 1977, 1981 and 1983 times when supporting our • Golf – Girls (2): 1990, 2018 fine student-athletes. WINTER SEASON Go Warriors! • Wrestling (2): 1976 and 1977 • Basketball – Girls (3): 1999, 2015 and 2018 • Swimming – Boys (23): 1966, 1967, 1968, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1991, 2004, 2005 and 2006 • Swimming – Girls (13): 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1995, 1996 and 2012 • Cheerleading – 2018 (1)
Tom Kerkman Westside Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
Athletic Director Welcome Letter. . . . . . . 1 Acknowledgements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Westside Athletic Club Mission. . . . . . . . 1 Westside Athletic Club Information . . . . . 2 Volleyball (Varsity & Jr. Varsity). . . . . . . . 3 Volleyball (Freshman). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Softball (Varsity & Jr. Varsity) . . . . . . . . . 7 Tennis (Varsity & Jr. Varsity). . . . . . . . . . 9 Cross Country (Girls & Boys). . . . . . . . . 11 Westside Red Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Girls Golf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Dance Team & Varsity Cheer . . . . . . . . 15 Jr. Varsity & Freshman Cheer. . . . . . . . 17 Westside: History of Success . . . . . . 18-19 Westside Athletic Club Sponsors. . . . . . 21
NOTE: After reading the Westside Athletic Club’s Fall Program, flip magazine over for companion Football Program from the Westside Touchdown Club.
SPRING SEASON • Golf – Boys(5): 1959, 1966, 1970, 1974 and 1989 • Track and Field – Boys (2): 1967 and 1975 • Soccer – Boys (2): 1998 and 2004 • Tennis – Girls (16): 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1986, 1987, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2012 and 2014 • Baseball (7): 1972, 1999, 2006, 2009, 2013, 2014 and 2015 *Selected by the Omaha World Herald sports writers.
MISSION STATEMENT
2020-2021 Westside Athletic Club Directors A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone in our community who steps up and serves our school, supports our athletic programs, and most importantly, cares for all our student-athletes. You are appreciated!
THANK YOU & GO WARRIORS! Westside Athletic Club EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Presidents – Lisa and DJ Rezac; Presidents Elect – Amy and Kris Brown; Treasurer – Lynda Payton; Secretary – Casey Fehringer.
The Westside Athletic Club’s mission is to provide support and assistance to more than 20 inter-scholastic sports and spirit squads by providing financial support, promoting good sportsmanship and generating fan support and school spirit.
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Westside Athletic Club BOARD: Assistant Treasurers – Traci and Lance Kugler; Communications – Barbara Wimmer; Membership – Jen Zatechka, Julie and Charlie Liakos; WAC Monitor – Amy and Terry Hanna; Back to School BBQ Event – Kelley Kun Vincentini, Susan Nielsen; Sports Program – Nick Jasa; Scholar Athlete Banquet – Jenny Meyerson, Erin and Justin Siebler, Nicole and Rick Kelley; Winter Spirit Night – Sarah and John Maaske, Katie and Ryan Anglim; Touchdown Club Liaison – Angie Thorell; Directors – Whitney and Dave Goldner, Barney Marvin. Contact a WAC member for information. We are here to support each and every group as well as generate strong positive school spirit through events held at Westside High School.
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