Football Tab 2010

PREVIEW '10

LAKERS

DETROIT LAKES

HORNETS

FRAZEE

NUGGETS

HAWLEY

RAIDERS

LAKE PARK/AUDUBON

INDIANS

MAHNOMEN

VIKINGS

PELICAN RAPIDS

YELLOWJACKETS

PERHAM

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Defense, not QB’s, will win the North

BY BRIAN WIERIMA

brianw@dlnewspapers.com

It’s that time of year which the prognosticators get paid for and plenty of crystal balls are in use for predicting the outcome of the upcoming NFL 2010 season.

Everything is broken down, from every position, the NFL draft, free agent pickups or departures to the coaching staff.

Division predictions, playoff predictions, players’ stat predictions, who’s the best, who’s the worst and the grandest of them all — the Super

teams and the “bad” teams on a schedule suddenly become competitive.

So many intangibles go into football, one of the more complex sports out there.

So far, the media darling of the preseason thus far have been the Green Bay Packers.

Usually, in the case of preseason favorites, the focus is on the quarterback and in the case of the Packers, it’s legit.

Aaron Rodgers has quickly transcended as one of the NFL’s best QB’s, running a very efficient offense the last two seasons.

sensation Jermichael Finley.

He’s a beast running down the seams with the accurate Rodgers finding him in unfavorable linebacker coverage.

Ryan Grant is a suitable rusher, running for over 1,000 yards the last two seasons.

That’s the good news for this year’s darlings.

But don’t crown the Packers for anything just yet.

This year’s Green Bay version reminds of the Vikings of years past under Dennis Green — a very potent offense with budding stars and an aerial attack second to none.

But with an unspectacular defense, a weekly shootout would occur, usually resulting in the last team with the ball winning.

That’s what the Packer defense is, unspectacular and very susceptible against an average passing offense and down right ugly against a top passing quarterback.

The Packer defense put up more than respectable numbers last year, being ranked No. 2 overall in yards.

But what that fails to show, is what that unit looked towards the end of last year, when it was exposed.

Pittsburgh’s Ben Roethlis-

“So far, the media darlings of the preseason thus far have been the Green Bay Packers.”

Bowl prediction.

The breakdowns are all out there to try and back up those claims.

But most of the evidence is based off of last year’s performances and track records — which is a precarious thing to base them off of.

But as every season proves, predicting the NFL is next to near impossible.

Injuries occur. Slumps hit

Many have the Packers taking away the NFC North Division crown from the Minnesota Vikings, in which they have had a two-year hold on.

Rodgers has a good core of wide receivers in top 10-15 wide receiver Greg Jennings and some quality depth in Donald Driver, James Jones and Jordy Nelson.

But his biggest weapon maybe the young tight end

with Brian Wierima berger chewed up the Packer passing defense by the tune of 503 yards in a 37-36 win over Green Bay. A few weeks later, the Arizona Cardinals put up 45 points up on that same defense, the vast majority through the air.

It’s not a fluke that a defense gives up that many points and a 500-yard passer in the same season if there were not holes in it.

The unit has some good things going for it, mainly in the reigning NFL Defensive MVP Charles Woodson and second-year linebacker Clay Matthews.

But there are some glaring losses, which have not been

addressed, such as the loss of cornerback Al Harris, defensive tackle Doug Jolly and safety Atari Bigsby.

There basically were not any additions to the defense over the offseason, either.

More than likely, the determining factor for the division championship will be the head-to-head games between the Vikes and Packers.

It’s a two-team race, that’s a fairly strong prediction with Detroit still rebuilding and Chicago in a tizzy of a mess IN THE with their hotZONE headed quarTO PAGE 3 terback and an aging defense.

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But the biggest reason for concern on the Packer defense are those last few games, where the passing defense was exposed over and over.

Teams will abandoned the run altogether if they know they can have success against a defense which is gouged through the air, on a defense which had no significant additions to help in that area.

There is still concern on the offensive line for the Packers, but it’s not a glaring one, simply because their offense will be very potent.

It will be fun to watch the Viking and Packer games and the two quarterbacks dueling up and down the field, but the real game will be won on defense.

Every team in the NFL has weaknesses, the key is finding them as an opponent and exposing them for what it is.

Last year, it took teams a while to figure out the Packer newly-created 3-4 scheme, but once it was discovered, they went after it over and over.

Did the Packers do enough to tighten up their defensive passing woes?

That answer can only be answered in the next 20 weeks.

The one big advantage the Vikings do have will be consistency in the lineup, with now 20 starters (sans Sidney Rice) back from a 12-4 team which went to the NFC Championship game.

The Packers, on the other hand, may not want that type of consistency which was shown Wildcard weekend.

With all that being said, there will be no certainty of which team will win the North, it’s too close to call.

But when it is all said and

done, the team which finishes on top will have won that defensive battle in the Metrodome and Lambeau Field — not with flashy quarterback play which everyone will play up.

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Brett Favre had a couple of sweet revenge FROM games against PAGE 2 his old team, throwing for a combined 505 yards in two games and an impressive 7-to0 touchdown to interception ratio.

The Packers’ defense also lived off the turnover with 30 interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries.

Much like everyone is saying Favre can’t reproduce a season like he had last year, the same can be said about a defense creating that many turnovers.

It’s tough to generate 30 interceptions in one season, let alone two in a row.

Age is also a factor in this rivalry, with Favre turning 41 this year. But Woodson — the heart and soul of the Packer defense — also turns 34, at a position where fresh legs are needed.

Harris’ career could be over after his devastating knee injury, leaving a gaping hole opposite of Woodson.

A.J. Hawk has been average in the linebacking corp. and the defensive line produced an

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4 The Frazee Hornet football team returns a bevy of experience.

(Far left) The varsity takes laps around the practice field during preseason workouts.

(Right) Hornet players work on their vertical and conditioning during a sunny August morning in Frazee.

Plenty of experience back for Hornets

BY BRIAN WIERIMA

brianw@dlnewspapers.com

The trenches for the Frazee football team will be manned by experience, skill and good size.

That should offer Hornet running backs plenty of space to run and a good front line for the defense.

Overall, the Hornets will be experienced throughout the lineup after a solid 6-2 season last year.

“Each of the last three years we have improved from 4-4 to 5-3 and 6-2,” said Frazee head coach Jim Rader. “These kids are expecting to keep moving forward, too. They want to improve (the record) again.”

Frazee will have a healthy rushing attack, with senior running back Mike Moltzan back in the mix.

Moltzan rushed for 860 yards last year and was a top 10 back in the conference a year ago.

“He runs hard and we feel we will be able to run the ball well,” Rader said.

But it was the offensive line

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which helped pace Frazee’s rushing attack and all five return for this year’s campaign.

All are seniors and all saw extensive time.

Nate Sandberg is back at center and will be surrounded by Matt Brower, Kyle Quittschreiber, Andrew Kunz and Devon Drewes.

Sophomore Brett Gildersleeve will also see time on the line, as well.

“These guys have been around for four years and their goal is to get onto the

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next level,” Rader said.

That will also pertain to the defensive line, in which all five will take on, as well.

Drewes had a standout season last year and the others are not far behind.

Sophomore Baxter Bachmann will take on the quarterbacking duties as a first-year starter.

“Baxter is very athletic and can launch the ball,” Rader said. “He has both rushing and passing skills.”

Senior tight end Brandon

The five Hornet seniors who will make the Frazee front line one of the more talented ones in the area, include Nate Sandberg, Kyle Quittschreiber, Matt Brower, Andrew Kunz and Devon Drewes. Sophomore Brett Gildersleeve will also fill in when need.

The Hornet offense will be based in the trenches, with the return of the Frazee senior five.

VanWatermulen returns as the conference’s leading touchdown receiver and will be joined by senior wide receiver Storm Green, juniors Rij Koehnen and Dan Janu.

Athleticism will also be seen in the linebacking unit, as Moltzan returns, along with outside backers VanWatermulen, Chris Burt and Rick Brandt.

Koehnen and Green also will anchor the Hornet secondary.

“We do have higher expec-

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tations this year, but we need to do it as a team,” Rader said.

“And the older guys understand the ‘team’ concept. It’s never about ‘me’, but always about ‘us.’”

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Senior running back Mike Moltzan finished as a top 10 rusher in the conference in 2009. Expect bigger things and bigger numbers from the strong and shifty running back, with not three, not four, but five seniors returning on the offensive line.

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Row 2: John Sandberg, Chris Burt, Storm Green, Kody Sorenson, Bruce Lemon, Dakota Zick, Martin Thorp, Cody Nordquin, Evan Wendt, Baxter Bachmann, Blake Bachmann, Max Woodard, Steven Hasse, Clayton Klemm.

Row 3: Cody Piper, Kyle Quittschreiber, Devon Drewes, Andrew Kunz, Rij Koehnen, Rick Brandt Jr, Matt Brower, Dan Janu, Nathan Sandberg, Tyler Hanson, Tyler Ziegler, Jesse Miosek, Brandon VanWatermulen, Brett Gildersleeve, Mike Moltzan, Dylan Spenst.

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Hawley’s goal is still a long postseason Nuggets will reload, not rebuild

BY BRIAN WIERIMA

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There has been a tradition of an extended season for the Hawley football team and the 2010 version isn’t about to break that tradition.

The Nuggets are five-year Section 8-2A reigning champions and despite losing a bevy of big-time producers from last year’s squad, they are favorites to add on No. 6.

A total of 16 seniors graduated off of last year’s squad, which played to the Class 2A state quarterfinals in 2009, before losing to Moose Lake/Willow River 41-35 in overtime.

“There are high expectations here,” said Hawley head coach Peder Naatz. “We expect to win and we expect to be playing in the Section championship game. But everyone understands that it just doesn’t happen.

“Our seniors last year made three trips to the Metrodome during their careers. But it just doesn’t happen, these kids have to work for it.”

The Nuggets lost a host of offensive producers, including 1,000-yard rusher Nate

The Hawley coaching staff includes (L to R) Jon Hinrichs, Lee Eklund, head coach Peder Naatz, Brett Schmidt, Josh Carlson and Tim Pederson.

Hunter Lawson, but Boyer does hold the edge in experience.

“Jay can play his way out of the job or he can play to keep it,” Naatz said. “I do have complete confidence in his ability, though.”

tackle Tyler Sparrow.

“The past three to four years, we have been blessed with good size, but this year, we won’t be as big with linemen ranging between 190 to 210-pounds,” Naatz said.

Juniors Cassidy Violet and

“There are high expectations here.”

Head coach Peder Naatz The offensive line will be the most affected by the loss of the 16 seniors, with four very good blockers graduating.

The lone returner is senior

Tabor Formo will join Sparrow on the line, with the remaining position still open.

Three tight ends will see playing time in junior Alex

It’s Kevin Olson’s show now.

Olson will take over primary rushing duties this season and his versatility out of the backfield will once again make the Nuggets a dangerous offense.

His strength and speed is a perfect combo. Olson also is a hard-hitting safety on defense.

JAY BOYER The first Nugget to touch the ball offensively will be Jay Boyer, who takes over at the quarterback position. His experience gives him the edge as Hawley’s signal caller.

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@ Mahnomen Walker-Hackensack-Akeley-Laporte Frazee @ Pine River-Backus @ Bagley Barnesville Red Lake County Rebels @ Lake of the Woods H.S.

# Name Pos Grade 2 Patrick Arens ....................................... RB 11 4 Hunter Lawson . .................................... QB 10 5 Riley Burns ............................................ RB 11 10 Joey Bryant-Sowka ..............................WR 12 11 Jay Boyer . ........................................... QB 12 12 Keifer Hinrichs . .................................. QB 11 14 Tanner Haugtvedt ...............................WR 11 17 James Erickson ...................................WR 11 18 Alex Schwendeman ............................. TE 11 19 K yle Hall .............................................. TE 12 22 Alex Ames ........................................... RB 10 25 Tanner Schultz ..................................... RB 12 26 Nick Bjorndahl . ................................... RB 11 27 Devon Pekas ........................................ TE 10 34 Kevin Olson ......................................... RB 12 42 Brady Pekas ......................................... RB 11 44 Isaac Kelly ........................................... RB 11 51 Jayson Lee .......................................... OL 11 54 Weston Giere . .................................... OL 11 55 Cassidy Violet . ................................... OL 11 57 Tabor Formo ....................................... OL 11 60 Nate Nelson ........................................ OL 11 64 Dan Kelly ............................................ OL 12 65 Aaron Bergee . .................................... OL 11 69 Jacob Holleman .................................. OL 12 71 Michael Breiter ................................... OL 11 73 Tyler Sparrow ..................................... OL 12 74 Christian Erickson .............................. OL 12 75 Logan Stoa .......................................... OL 10 80 Luke VanHavermaet ............................. TE 12 83 D amian Dankert . ................................. TE 11 12 85 Even Scott ...........................................WR 87 Adam Dauner ......................................DL 12

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Sparrow, again will be the only returning defensive lineman with good experience at the tackle position.

Naatz will have up to 14 different players vying for playing time at linebacker, where good athleticism will be key.

Olson will anchor the secondary as a hard-hitting free safety with spectacular range, while other secondary players include junior Nick Bjorndahl and Brady Pekas.

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Mattson and four of the players who created those gaping holes for him on the offensive line.

But, now, it will be senior running back Kevin Olson’s time to shine, after he split much of the rushing duties with Mattson the last two years.

The three-year starter Olson missed part of the season last year due to an injury and he will still gain some help in the backfield from some younger backs, but the versatility of speed and power makes him the Nuggets’ most potent weapon.

“He brings power and speed and it can take up to three to four guys to bring him down,” Naatz said. “He creates a lot of yards after contact.”

But Olson will not be going at it alone, with up to six different running backs touching the ball throughout the season.

“We have six capable running backs, too,” Naatz added.

Senior Jay Boyer will also get his chance of making an impact as Hawley’s quarterback.

There is a close competition at QB along with junior Keifer Hinrichs and sophomore

Schwendeman, seniors Luke VanHavermaet and Kyle Hall.

“They all are good blocking tight ends, but can also sneak out for a pass if the defense is cheating,” Naatz said.

The Nuggets won’t just be strictly running the ball, either, they’ll open it up some with wide receivers senior Joey Bryant-Sowka and junior Riley Burns supplying bigplay ability on the outside.

But where the biggest questions will come is on defense.

Last year, the Hawley defense was absolutely dominant, but there are many voids to start the 2010 campaign.

The deepest position will be defensive end, where VanHavermaet, Violet, sophomore Devon Pekas and junior Isaac Kelly will man.

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Hawley Nuggets

Hawley Football team (left to right) Row 1: Tanner Schultz, Jay Boyer, Tyler Sparrow, Jacob Holleman, Luke VanHavermaet, Christian Erickson, Tayler Jensen, Kyle Hall, Kevin Olson and Even Scott. Row 2: Brady Pekas, Weston Giere, Riley Burns, Nate Nelson, Joey Bryant-Sowka, Dan Kelly, Dylan Moothart, Alex Schwendeman, Isaac Kelly, Tanner Hangtredt and Tabor Forma. Row 3: James Ericksen, Nick Bjorndahl, Cassidy Violet, Keifer Hinrichs, Pat Arens, Jayson Lee, Damian Dankent, Michael Breiter, Aaron Bergee and Devon Pekas. Row 4: Jordan Guida, Tucker Sorenson, Jeff Christianson, Brandon Sellin, Cody Curry, Logan Stoa, Zach Filler, Hunter Lawson, Alex Ames, Lane Alm and Nate Branden. Row 5: D.J. Abtin, Colin Sprunk, Jeremy Schenck, Alan Tellefson, Philip Teeples, Chris Ulschmid, Jordan Wieck and Dalton Leaf. Row 6: Blair Nelson, Chris Buttke, Trevor Olson, Wylie Knutson, James Russell, Cody Boucher, Gary Althoff and Kade Stanfill. Coaches (Left to right): Jon Hinrichs, Lee Eklund, Peder Naatz, Brett Schmidt, Josh Carlson and Tim Pederson.

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(Left) The Raider skill players take off from the line of scrimmage in a preseason practice. (Above) Time to warm up.

Raiders looking to continue winning ways Senior exodus opens up opportunities for 2010 team

BY BRIAN WIERIMA

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JED SWEGARDEN HEAD COACH

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good feet and they can get off the ball well.”

Oak will man a tackle position, while Jordan Lange will be a guard.

The center position will have a smaller and quicker player in Bryce Bartunek.

“If we are going to move the ball, the O-line will have to do it for us,” Swegarden said.

“My only concern are defenses stacking the box with nine

The Raiders have established themselves as a top rushing team and senior Jon Nelson is up to the task to continue that tradition. Nelson brings size and the ability to run between the tackles, giving LP-A a chains-mover and goal line pounder.

STEVE OAK Senior Steve Oak will anchor an offensive line with some size. Oak is seasoned in the trenches and will be a key to the LP-A’s ability to run the ball.

or 10 defenders, so we’ll have to loosen them up a bit by going over the top some.”

The Raider defense should be tough against the run, with Lange and Oak anchoring the line.

Zeller will be a solid linebacker, while the secondary will be filled with first-year starters.

Even though there are question marks, the outlook for the

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Raiders remain positive.

“Our expectations are still high, just because of our success,” Swegarden said. “We have kids we are confident.”

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Name Pos Grade Alex Tangen .................................WR 10 Mitch Knudsvig ............................. QB 12 Wyatt Wixo . .................................. QB 11 Wes Jaster .....................................WR 10 Drew Bacier ..................................WR 10 Cody Carlson . ..............................WR 12 Logan Gage ..................................WR 11 Jon Nelson ...................................... RB 12 Adrian Bailey ................................. RB 11 James Kohler .................................WR 10 Nate Renner ..................................WR 10 Zach Tougas ................................... RB 11 Chase Zeller .................................. RB 11 Steve Oak . .................................... OL 12 Bryce Bartunek ............................. OL 11 Derek Braseth ................................ RB 12 Matt Pepper ..................................WR 10 John Engeseth ...............................WR 10 Mike Hamre .................................. OL 11 Greg Olson ................................... OL 11 Jordan Lange ................................. OL 11 Mike Quam ................................... OL 11 Dylan Larson .................................WR 10 Elijah Beaudine .............................WR 11 Dylan Omvig . ...............................WR 11 Isaac Svare ..................................... TE 11 Jordan Sherbrooke ........................WR 11

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The 2010 Lake Park-Audubon football team is not too concerned about past Raider accomplishments, but they did learn something from it — tradition.

A winning tradition is being built in LP-A after three years of successful season — including a trip to the Class 1A state semifinals two years ago — and this year’s team, despite being inexperienced, are determined to continue it.

“I don’t if these kids relate to the past, because this year is their time,” said LP-A head coach Jed Swegarden. “But what it has taught them is what it takes to win and the work ethic needed.”

Four seniors will anchor the Raiders this season, with three of them seeing extensive time on the field the last two years.

The cupboards are a bit bare after graduating 14 seniors off of last year’s squad, but Swegarden hopes for some of the younger players to break out this season.

The three seniors who will be called upon to lead with their experience include Steve Oak, Jon Olson and Derek Braseth.

Senior John Ailie is a firstyear player, as well.

“We’ll have a little different philosophy this year, since we will be inexperienced in some key positions,” the LP-A coach said.

The focus will still be in the rushing attack, but more so this season with a first-year quarterback.

Nelson will be the Raider’s primary ball carrier, along with Chase Zeller seeing carries.

“Nelson has good feet and Chase has been waiting for his

opportunity,” Swegarden said.

“Each brings something.”

The quarterback position will be an open battle up to the first game and possibly beyond.

“There will be a rotation with some young guys and we’ll see,” Swegarden said.

“We’ll have to focus on our running game, having our running backs and offensive line moving the ball.”

With some good offseason workouts, the offensive line is stronger and should be more physical.

Oak will be the leader on the line, with three of the five starters weighting between 280-300 pounds.

“They are not huge, but they are strong and in shape,” Swegarden added. “They have

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(Left) The Mahnomen offense works on its option plays during practice.

(Right) Blocking drills have been important for the Mahnomen offensive line.

Hard work is preached throughout practice.

Health to be key for thin Indians

BY BRIAN WIERIMA

brianw@dlnewspapers.com

Nick Otto will also be in the linebacking rotation.

“They are all athletic and love to hit,” Clark said.

Andy Kresbach will fill the nose guard slot, while Hedstrom will bring a non-stop motor to the defensive tackle position.

Green and Coleman will also see time on the D-line, with Luke Littlewolf and Jake Pavek playing defensive end.

Stevens will be the field general at safety, with Mitch Kochmann and Garret Hoffner being the cornerbacks.

“I think we can create enough pressure on the quarterback to create some interceptions and turn the ball over more this season,” Clark said.

mahnomen Schedule

9/3 9/10 9/17 9/24 10/1 10/8 10/15 10/20

7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM

Hawley @ Cass Lake-Bena Warren-Alvarado-Oslo @ Fosston Fertile-Beltrami @ Lake Park-Audubon @ Badger/GB-MR Blackduck

Defensive lines better get used to seeing senior fullback/running back Alex LaVoy plowing through the trenches. LaVoy possesses good strength, but with shifty moves and the ability to break one long with some solid break away speed.

Dylan stevens The second-year starter at QB Dylan Stevens brings valuable experience, as well as versatility, behind center.

# 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 7 9 10 12 13 21 24 25 32 34 42 44 46 52 53 58 62 64 67 72 77 79 80 81 83

Name Pos Grade Kole LeFevre ................................WR 9 Jon Triplett ....................................WR 10 Patrick Porter ................................WR 0 Trevor Krebsbach ......................... OL 9 Nathan Hanson ............................... TE 9 Bob Bjorge ..................................... RB 9 Cole Bellanger .............................. OL 9 Austin Reitan .................................. RB 9 Marty Hoseth ................................. RB 9 Jon Francis .................................... OL 9 Tristan Bjerke . ............................... RB 9 Emil Hanks . ................................... RB 9 Trevor Haugo ................................ QB 9 Kal Handyside . ............................. OL 9 Preston Walz . ................................ OL 9 Darrin Littlewolf ............................ OL 9 Austin Wang .................................. OL 9 Justin Bjerk .................................... OL 9 Victor Berglund ............................ OL 12 Lucas Littlewolf ............................. OL 11 Dylan Stevens ............................... QB 12 Garret Hoffner .............................. QB 10 Jacob Pavek .................................. QB 10 Mitch Kochmann ........................... QB 11 Cody Gieseke ...............................WR 12 Joe Starkey ..................................... TE 12 Avery Fairbanks ............................. RB 11 Bryce Penner ................................. RB 10 Andy Krebsbach ........................... OL 12 Alex LaVoy ..................................... RB 12 Aaron Vipond ................................. RB 11 Nick Otto . ..................................... OL 10 Chad Guinn ................................... TE 10 Jacob Hedstrom ............................OG 10 Kory Bellanger .............................. OL 11 Dalton Benson ............................... OT 11 Kyle Robinson ............................... OL 12 Darin Geray ................................... TE 10 Bronson Winkler .............................. R 11 Tyler Coleman .............................. OL 12 Peter Refshaw ............................... OT 10 Alex Greene ................................. OL 12 Jason Schoenborn .........................WR 10 Tim McArthur . ............................... TE 12 Zach Polaschek ................................ R 11

MAHNOMEN

Alex lavoy

The Mahnomen coaches include (L to R) bob Larson, head coach John Clark Jr., todd Johnson and Steve McMullen.

INDIANS

The trainer’s table will be the biggest opponent of the Mahnomen Indians this season, with very solid firststring players, but young and inexperienced after that.

The Indians’ skill players will be a key to the team’s success, with each of senior fullback Alex LaVoy and quarterback Dylan Stevens returning.

But the overall depth will be a concern, meaning injuries will need to be at a minimum throughout the season.

“Health and conditioning will be keys, because a lot of our guys will be going both ways,” said Mahnomen head coach John Clark Jr. “We are going to develop some depth and let the younger kids play, but that’s a work in progress, too.”

But while that depth is developing, the top line players will make the Indians a tough squad week in and week out.

LaVoy returns at the fullback position and brings more than just your normal pilepushing runner.

“He’s improved on his speed and we can move him around at fullback, wing or wide receiver,” Clark said.

“We are banking on Alex to make plays.”

The Indians will also have the seasoned Stevens at quarterback, after a good year in 2009.

“Dylan has better command of the offense and he’ll have more freedom to change the plays at the line of scrimmage this year,” Clark said.

“He looks more comfortable at the position.”

Stevens will also be a threat at rushing the ball after adding 15 pounds of muscle over the offseason.

“We’ll be able to pass, as well, with more boot plays and waggles,” the Mahnomen coach said. “He’s an athletic quarterback.”

Avery Fairbanks will also nab some carries in the backfield, as well as lining up outside at the wing position.

“He’s a freshman with speed,” Clark said of Fairbanks.

The offensive line has al-

ready been nicked up, with some shuffling going on during the preseason practices.

“Coming in, our offensive line was a strength, but we’ve had to patchwork it a little before the season has even started,” Clark said. “But we should be full strength by the end of the season.”

The Indians return four of five offensive line starters, who will be entering as threeyear starters.

Kyle Robinson, Tyler Coleman, Jake Hedstrom and Alex Green each will be key components on the offensive line.

“They are strong and agile and they’ve seen it all and good at making adjustments being three-year starters,” Clark included.

At the wideout position, Cody Gieseke and Jake Pavek (6-foot-3) will provide Stevens with reliable targets.

The defense will be anchored by three returning linebackers in LaVoy, Robinson and Fairbanks.

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MahnoMen Row 1: Emil Hanks, Tyler R. Coleman, Joe Green, Dylan Stevens, Tim McArthur, Joe Starkey, Alex Lavoy, Cody Gieseke, Don Triplett.

Row 2: Davin Geray, Nick Otto, Avery Fairbanks, Garret Hoffner, Luke Littlewolf, Jason Schoenborn, Peter Refshaw, Jake Pavek, Mitch Kochmann, Zach Polaschek, Aaron Vipond, Bronson Winkler, Jake Hedstrom, Kory Bellanger.

Row 3: Justin Bjerk, Preston Walz, Darin Littlewolf, Cole Bellanger, Nathan Hanson, Trevor Hauge, Kole Lefebvre, Austin Reitan, Marty Hoseth, Kal Handyside, Trevor Krebsbach, Bryce Penner, Patrick Porter, John Francis, Chad Guinn, Tristan Bjerke, Bob Bjorge.

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(Left and above) Members of the Ulen-Hitterdal Spartan varsity football team do warm-up drills.

Spartans build up for the 2010 season

BY BRIAN WIERIMA

brianw@dlnewspapers.com

The 2010 season will be a coming of age party for the Ulen-Hitterdal football team.

After a couple of seasons of playing young and inexperienced players, the Spartans are now the exact opposite.

The majority of the nineman football team is back and plenty of them will be threeyear starters at that.

“We feel we are a deep team with good players returning,” said U-H head coach Dustin Flaten. “Our goal is to be playing in the section championship game.”

There will be a number of contributors the Spartans can rely on, including senior Dylan Stevens, who came just two yards shy of rushing for 1,000 yards with 998.

“Dylan will get the bulk of the carries, but Adam Wibe will also see some,” Flaten said. “We’ll employ a running

dustin flaten HEAD COACH

bob schultz

ASSISTANT COACH

back by committee, along with fullback Kelvin Oberg.”

The Spartan’s offense will be led by first-year starter sophomore Landon Schultz at quarterback.

Schultz is football savvy and can “think on his feet.”

“He has a big arm and if the offensive line allows him time, we should be able to pass well,” Flaten said.

george haj

ASSISTANT COACH

The offensive line will possess good size and also solid experience.

Dave Lien is back at center, as are Travis McCollum at guard and four-year starter Justin Carpenter.

Each of Troy Peterson and Jacob Brooks are back as UH’s tight end duo.

Colby Anderson will see action split out at wide receiver,

with running back Nolan Briard also seeing time out wide.

“Our main focus on offense will be to have crisp and clear fundamentals,” Flaten said.

“We also need to take care of the ball and grind it out.”

The defense is in the same mold as the offense — experienced.

Peterson will be the key component at middle linebacker and will supply more than plenty of tackles.

“He’s a stud for us,” the U-H coach of Peterson. “Troy can get back into coverage well and is a hard hitter. He just works extremely hard.”

Aaron Green is a returner, with Brooks manning a tackle

mark hemberger ASSISTANT COACH

position.

At defensive end, Carpenter is a four-year starter, with McCollum adding some speed from the edge.

Briard and Jerell Green each will be solid defensive backs, as Wibe returns at safety as a three-year starter.

9/17 9/24 10/1 10/8 10/15 10/20

ulen-hitterdal Schedule 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM

@ Ada-Borup Rothsay @ Norman County West Waubun Ada-Borup @ Norman County East

ULEN-HITTERDAL

# Name Pos Grade 2 Colby Anderson ............................ TE 12 4 Landon Schultz .............................. QB 10 7 Taylor Stumbo . .............................. RB 10 10 Austin Stall ..................................... TE 10 12 Andy Koczur .................................. TE 9 17 Matthew Hamernik . ....................... FB 9 22 Calvin Oberg ................................. RB 11 26 Alan Gwin ......................................DB 9 27 Nolan Briard . ................................. RB 11 28 Adam Wibe .................................... RB 12 31 Nathan Desjarlais .......................... OL 10 34 Dillon Stevens ................................ RB 12 40 Elijah Dillon ................................... FB 12 42 Travis McCollum ........................... OL 11 44 Jerell Green . .................................. RB 11 48 Aaron Holte ................................... OL 11 50 Justin Carpenter . .......................... OL 12 53 Forrest Koczur ................................ RB 11 54 Troy Peterson ................................. TE 11 56 Aaron Green ................................. OL 11 76 David Lien . ................................... OL 12 77 Zach Schneidermann .................... OL 9 78 Andrew Ellefson . .......................... OL 10 85 Jacob Brooks .................................. TE 10 92 Wyatt Lien ..................................... QB 11 99 Brandon Ekholm ........................... OL 9

SPARTANS

The Spartans stretch before practice. Ulen-Hitterdal is a senior-laden squad, which should make them more than competitive throughout the season.

josh klarch

ASSISTANT COACH

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Adam wibe

DAVID LIEN

JUSTIN CARPENTER

Adam Wibe will be a nice complement in the backfield to Dylan Stevens as a change-up pace type of runner. Wibe does not lack the work ethic to grind out important yards.

Dave Lien will anchor an experienced offensive line.

His size and light feet will help create the holes for the U-H RB’s.

TROY PETERSON

DYLAN STEVENS

KELVIN OBERG

Quarterback Landon Schultz will have a reliable target in tight end Troy Peterson, who will provide a good target down the seams.

Just shy of a 1,000 yards last year with 998, Dylan Stevens enters the season as one of the conference’s top returning backs.

Kelvin Oberg will be the third runner for the Spartans at fullback, making the backfield a threeheaded Spartan monster.

Senior Justin Carpenter has been a starter on the offensive line since his freshman year, who will combine with David Lien to make the O-line a reliable one.

Ulen-Hitterdal

Row 1: Austin Stall, Matthew Hamernik, Brandon Erkholm, Allan Gwin, Andy Kolzur, Taylor Stumbo, Corey Busby, Nathan Desjarlais.

Row 2: Joe Iverson, Forrest Kolzur, Reece Heiland, Aaron Green, Elijah Dillon, Nolan Briard, Jerell Green, Calvin Oberg, Adam Wibe, Andrew Ellefson, Colby Anderson.

Row 3: Zach Schneidermann, Aaron Holte, Justin Carpenter, Troy Peterson, David Lien, Travis McCollum, Wyatt Lien, Jacob Brooks, Dillon Stevens, Landon Schultz.

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(Left) A Waubun quarterback hits the open man during a passing drill. (Top) The Waubun linemen go through blocking drills during an August practice.

Bombers to be more physical in 2010

BY BRIAN WIERIMA

brianw@dlnewspapers.com

providing speed and experience.

Two return in the secondary in sophomore Devin Heisler and junior Sam Lerud — who will also see time at running back, as well.

Overall, expectations are still high, which have been created with three top-notch seasons.

“Our expectations is to get back to the Alerus Center, that’s what these kids have come to expect,” McCloskey added.

Jason McCloskey HEAD COACH

DJ Stone

ASSISTANT COACH

waubun Schedule

9/2 9/10 9/17 9/24 10/1 10/8 10/15 10/20

7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 4:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM

Kittson County Central Ada-Borup @ Norman County West Norman County East @ Rothsay @ Ulen-Hitterdal Norman County West @ Ada-Borup

WAUBUN

# Name Pos Grade 1 Jason Hanks ........................................WR 10 2 Treyton Anderson ................................. QB 9 3 Josh Syverson ....................................... QB 12 5 Levi Lauinger . ......................................WR 12 8 Devin Heisler . ......................................WR 10 10 Nathan Kirsch ..................................... QB 10 11 Jed Hanson .......................................... TE 11 12 Kyle Erickson . ..................................... RB 9 15 Cody Kologi . ....................................... RB 10 20 Tanner Voss ......................................... RB 12 21 Sam Lerud ........................................... RB 11 22 Ryan McArthur . ..................................WR 10 28 Joe Teiken ............................................ FB 11 30 Ben Haugo ..........................................WR 10 40 Matt Fairbanks ..................................... RB 9 44 Dallas Lanoue ....................................... C 9 52 Drake Kier ..........................................OG 10 56 Alex Kent ............................................OG 11 58 Allen Beaupre ....................................... C 11 64 Brian Haverkamp ................................OG 12 65 Jon Brower ..........................................OG 12 66 Alexander Medina ..............................OG 9 74 Jordan McArthur .................................OG 12 77 Ryan Frye ............................................. C 12 79 Tyson Makey-Dakota ..........................OG 10 80 Jon Belland .......................................... RB 9

BOMBERs

The 2009 trail for the Waubun football team ended on the artificial turf of the University of North Dakota’s Alerus Center.

It’s a destination the Bombers would like to revisit.

But if the Bombers should make it back to the section championship game, they will be doing it a bit different than they have the last three years.

There will be a bit more diversity and versatility, which is created by some team speed, along with the usual physical game Waubun is used to playing.

“One thing is for certain, we will be playing physical football,” said Waubun head coach Jason McCloskey. “The rest of it will be up to our playmakers.”

The physical presence will be brought by several returners, including senior lineman Jon Brower, senior quarterback/fullback Josh Syverson and three-year starter at defensive end Tanner Voss, who will be the Bomber’s “big horse” at running back.

Syverson will get the first opportunity to QB the Bomber offense, with Voss lining up behind him.

“Josh can handle the quarterbacking duties because of his experience, but sophomore Nathan Kirsch has some promise, too,” McCloskey said. “Tanner Voss has the speed, along with his size (6-1, 235).”

But it will be Brower and his offensive linemates to key the Bomber offense.

The Bombers will have to take care of the ball better

after being plagued by turnovers last year, but McCloskey is confident this group will be able to do just that.

The defense also should be a strong unit, with Brower anchoring the defensive line, with sophomore Cody Kologi and Syverson keying the linebacker corp.

“We may have a little bit of smaller linebackers, but they will be able to flow to the ball, along with speed to the outside to contain the edges,” McCloskey said.

The defensive line will be tough up the middle with Brower leading the way, along with 6-6, 315-pound Alex Kent taking up lots of space.

Seniors Ryan Frye and Jordan McArthur will also be manning tackle positions to help move the line into the opponents’ backfield.

The ends have the skills to contain the outside runs, with Voss and junior Joe Teiken

sam lerud, tanner voss and jon brower The Waubun trio of Sam Lerud, Tanner Voss and Jon Brower will make up the core of playmakers for the Waubun Bombers. Lerud will be handling the rushing duties, while Voss will be a big disruptor at his defensive end position. Brower will be one of the top linemen in the area, with athleticism to go along with his size. His presence on the offensive line will help bull open holes, while stuffing runners as a defensive lineman.

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WAUBUN

Row 1: Levi Lavinger, Jordan McArthur, Jon Brower, Tanner Voss, Josh Syverson, Ryan Frye, Brian Haverkamp. Row 2: Jedidiah Hanson, Alex Kent, Sam Lerud, Joe Teiken. Row 3: Jason Hanks, Cody Kologi, Ben Haugo, Nathan Kirsch, Devin Heisler, Drakifer Kier, Ryan Mac. Row 4: Dallas Lanoue, Kyle Erickson, Matt Fairbanks, Jon Belland, Alexander Medina. Last Row - Coaches: Nick Lerud, Jason McClodes, DJ Stone.

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UND will be ready for a bigger challenge

BY WAYNE NELSON

Forum Communications Co.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – At noon today, approximately 20 UND freshmen football players will check into their campus dorm rooms. A few hours later, they’ll meet in Gamble Hall for compliance meetings.

Those two sessions signify the beginning of the 2010 UND football season, one that likely will be the most challenging in the history of the program.

The 2010 season will be the fourth in UND’s five-year transition to full Division I FCS status. With each season in the transition, the stakes become higher for the UND program as the days of UND’s dominance as a Division II program begin to fade.

For starters, the Sioux schedule is demanding as UND opens with back-to-back road games against Idaho at

Northern Illinois — FBS programs that played in bowl games last season. The back end of the schedule has the Sioux playing at Montana and South Dakota State — teams that reached the FCS playoffs in 2009.

“I’m looking forward to how we develop as a football team,” UND coach Chris Mussman said. “It’s a mixture of young kids with the older guys who now understand what this program is all about. We’re trying to meld that together.”

The offseason didn’t result in many major surprises. All of UND’s spring commitments are expected to be in the team’s preseason camp today.

The Sioux, however, won’t have their leading receiver, Ismael Bamba, from last season, but they expect to have their leading rusher from two seasons ago in Josh Murray back in camp.

NDSU ready for 2010 prime time

BY JEFF KOLPACK

Forum Communications Co.

FARGO, N.D. – The only scheduled North Dakota State intrasquad scrimmage in fall camp was on Saturday, and it was the usual test of offense vs. defense. It also served as a tryout of sorts for several true freshmen.

Are they ready for prime time?

It looks that way.

Ryan Smith returned a kickoff 107 yards for a touchdown and later did the same thing with a punt from 74 yards, although it came against restricted coverage. Offensive tackle Billy Turner and linebacker Grant Olson got accolades from the head coach afterward and a few other rookies got their share of opportunities.

“We had to prove we knew what was going on, prove you know what you’re doing,” said Smith, a true freshman from Wahpeton, N.D., “and I think a lot of freshmen did that today.”

Smith certainly did. The Bison are deep at running back, but he’s giving the coaching staff every reason to play him right away on special teams.

Head coach Craig Bohl said the return game was specifically set up for success, meaning the coverages didn’t match the return schemes. Still, speed is speed and Smith showed it.

“He’s a guy that we’ve looked at on our radar,” Bohl said. “He shows a great deal of maturity so we’re going to take a hard look at him as a return specialist.”

Many of the regulars got limited duty, most notably starting running back D.J. McNorton, who did not get a rushing attempt. The leading rusher was sophomore Mike Sigers with 43 yards on six at-

tempts.

“The coaches like to see the younger guys as much as they can to see what they got,” said senior fullback Lee Vandal.

“There are a lot of talented guys this year.”

The spotlight is still on the quarterback battle between sophomore Jose Mohler and redshirt freshman Brock Jensen, and it appears Mohler was the better of the two on Saturday.

He was 10 of 12 for 86 yards and ran three times for another 24 yards. Jensen was 7 of 13 with one interception, but also tossed two touchdowns.

Receiver Gary Williams had two touchdown catches and tight end Matt Veldman caught another.

Bohl said he thought Mohler made more plays out of nothing than Jensen did. Overall, the defense looked a step ahead of the offense, which considering last year’s poor performance was a step in the right direction.

“The biggest part is getting off the field on third down,” said senior linebacker Matt Anderson. “We lost a lot of our games because of that. We would be on the field longer and wore down in the fourth quarter. It all adds up.”

Freshmen defensive ends Mike Hardie and Ryan Drevlow each had a quarterback sack, as did linebacker Chad Willson.

Linebacker Brandon Jemison suffered the only apparent injury with a shoulder “stinger” that Bohl said will only require a couple of days rest.

“I’m good,” Jemison said.

(Jeff Kolpack is a reporter at The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, which is owned by Forum Communications Co.)

Bamba, a sophomore, was suspended in the spring and is not on the Sioux 2010 roster.

Murray, meanwhile, is on pace to rejoin the team after he was academically ineligible in 2009.

“We expect Josh to be back,” said Mussman of the Sioux running back who rushed for 1,146 yards in 2008.

“He makes us a much better football team. And I give him credit if he makes it back. He paid his own way for a year.

“He wanted to get back and be a part of this.”

Murray’s expected return will give the Sioux quality and depth at running back.

Last season, freshman Mitch Sutton led the Sioux with 689 yards and was named to the all-Great West Conference team. “(Murray’s) return also makes Mitch a better player,” Mussman said. “Quite frank-

ly, we put too much on Mitch’s plate last year. We expected him to carry us when he was a freshman. He got beat up. It was just too many carries for the kid.”

UND’s first practice is scheduled for Friday morning at Memorial Stadium.

It’s then that the Sioux coaching staff will begin evaluations for the upcoming season.

Going into camp, Mussman said there are a couple of worrisome areas.

“The kicking game is a concern,” Mussman said.

Redshirt freshman Zeb Miller is No. 1 on the depth chart.

“And we have a true freshman behind him,” Mussman said.

“Early on, you won’t see the long field goals people have been accustomed to seeing over the years.

“And Brett Cameron will be in his first full year as a

punter. He may do some kickoff work, too.”

Another area of concern is the skill positions.

A trait of UND’s 2010 recruiting class was speed and skill. Whether true freshmen will play at the skill positions this season remains to be seen.

“We may have to pull the shirts off some kids,” Mussman said. “We’ll see how much they can handle. You’ll know with the first week whether they can handle it mentally and physically.

“I’d like to say we can redshirt everybody. But I don’t know if we have that luxury.”

(Wayne Nelson is a reporter at the Grand Forks (N.D.) Herald, which is owned by Forum Communications Co.)

small college football capsules

— Compiled by Eric Peterson, Forum Communcations Sports Reporter — Dakota Athletic Conference Black Hills State

Coach: Jay Long (2nd season) 2009 record: 6-4 Returning starters: 14 Players to watch (2009 statistics): Wacey Coleman, Sr., DE (61 tackles, 9 sacks); Forest Sainsbury, Sr., LB (83 tackles); Tom Owsiany, Sr., OL; Richard Fairhead, Sr., LB (53 tackles, 4 sacks, 2 interceptions).

Schedule: Aug. 28–at Grand View, 1 p.m. Sept. 3–WisconsinStout, 7 p.m. Sep. 18–at Jamestown College, 1 p.m. Sept.

25–at Mayville State, 1 p.m. Oct. 2–Dakota State, 2 p.m. Oct. 9–Valley City State, 2 p.m. Oct. 16–at Dickinson State, 2 p.m.

Oct. 23–Minot State, 2 p.m. Oct. 30–at South Dakota Mines, 2 p.m. Nov. 7–DAC Bowl at Fargodome, TBA.

Dakota State

Coach: Josh Anderson (2nd season) 2009 record: 2-7 Returning starters: not available.

Players to watch (2009 statistics): Drea Allen, So., RB (85 carries, 339 yards, 3 TDs); Joe Whealy, Sr., LB (84 tackles, 7.5 tackles for a loss); Bryce Logan, Jr., DB (63 tackles, 1 interception); Paul Bagala, So., QB (139-for-284, 1,694 yards, 13 TDs).

Schedule: Aug. 28–Midland Luther College, 7 p.m. Sept. 11–at Wisconsin-Whitewater, noon. Sept. 18–at Dickinson State, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 25–South Dakota Mines, 6 p.m. Oct. 2–at Black Hills State, 2 p.m. Oct. 9–Minot State, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 16–at Valley City State, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 23–Jamestown College, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 30–at Mayville State, 1:30 p.m. Nov. 7–DAC Bowl at Fargodome, TBA.

Dickinson State

Coach: Hank Biesiot (36th season) 2009 record: 7-4 Returning starters: 14 Players to watch (2009 statistics): Cody Holland, Sr., QB (103-for-196, 1,705 yards, 19 TDs); Derion Williams, Sr., DB (39 tackles; 11 kick returns, 367 yards, 1 TD); Jason Kraft, Sr., LB (85 tackles, 6 tackles for a loss); Derek Pauley, Sr. TE (19 catches, 324 yards, 7 TDs); Jamie Walker, Sr., DL (60 tackles, 13 tackles for a loss, 6 sacks).

Schedule: Aug. 26–Rocky Mountain College, 8 p.m. Sept.

4–Concordia College, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 18–Dakota State, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 25–Jamestown College, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 2–at Valley City State, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 9–at Mayville State, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 16–Black Hills State, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 23–at South Dakota Mines, 2 p.m. Oct. 30–at Minot State, 1:30 p.m. Nov. 7–DAC Bowl at Fargodome, TBA.

Jamestown College

Coach: Bud Etzold (8th season) 2009 record: 5-5 Returning starters: 20 Players to watch (2009 statistics): Mike Beehler, Sr., QB (190-for-299, 2,490 yards, 25 TDs); Max Boe, Jr., WR (32 catches, 615 yards, 11 TDs); Dustin Erbes, Sr., DB (95 tackles, 4 interceptions); Ryan Hunt, Sr., OL; Matt Wilson, So., WR (55 catches, 705 yards, 4 TDs); Nate Nygard, Jr., K (5-for-10 FGs, 36-for-36 PATs).

Schedule: Sept. 4–Peru State, 1 p.m. Sept. 11–at WisconsinStout, 1 p.m. Sept. 18–Black Hills State, 1 p.m. Sept. 25–at Dickinson State, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 2–Minot State, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 9–at South Dakota Mines, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 16–Mayville State, 1 p.m. Oct. 23–at Dakota State, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 30–Valley City State, 1 p.m. Nov. 7–DAC Bowl at Fargodome, TBA.

Mayville State

Coach: Nathan Chin (2nd season) 2009 record: 1-9 Returning starters: 14 Players to watch (2009 statistics): Joey Brown, Jr., OL; Mitch Ford, So., RB (59 carries, 286 yards, 3 TDs); Tanner Carpenter, Jr., QB (32-for-67, 345 yards, 2 TDs); Clifton Krotz, Sr., DB (74 tackles, 2 interceptions); William Drake, Sr., DL (43 tackles, 6 tackles for a loss); Gairachious Strozier, So., DB (30 tackles, 1 interception).

Schedule: Sept. 2–at Minnesota-Crookston, 6 p.m. Sept. 11–at Trinity Bible College, 2 p.m. Sept. 18–at Minot State, 1:30 p.m.

Sept. 25–Black Hills State, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 2–at South Dakota Mines, 2 p.m. Oct. 9–Dickinson State, 2 p.m. Oct. 16–at Jamestown College, 1 p.m. Oct. 23–Valley City State, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 30–Dakota State, 1:30 p.m. Nov. 7–DAC Bowl at Fargodome, TBA.

Minot State

Coach: Paul Rudolph (4th season) 2009 record: 8-3 Returning starters: 17 Players to watch (2009 statistics): Johnny Lester, Sr., WR (51 catches, 830 yards, 9 TDs); Gino Maxi, Sr., DL (32 tackles, 8.5 tackles for a loss); Nico Youngren, So., RB (156 carries, 736 yards, 7 TDs); Tommy Weidler, Sr., LB (52 tackles, 11.5 tackles for a loss).

Schedule: Aug. 26–Bemidji State, 7 p.m. Sept. 4–at ConcordiaSt. Paul, 1 p.m. Sept. 18–Mayville State, 1:30 p.m. Sept.

25–Valley City State, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 2–at Jamestown College, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 9–at Dakota State, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 16–South Dakota Mines, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 23–at Black Hills State, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 30–Dickinson State, 1:30 p.m. Nov. 7–DAC Bowl at Fargodome, TBA.

South Dakota Mines

Coach: Dan Kratzer (6th season) 2009 record: 5-5 Returning starters: 22 Players to watch (2009 statistics): Everett Brill, 83 tackles, 19.5 tackles for a loss, 5.5 sacks); Jamie Dale, Sr., RB (155 carries, 843 yards, 8 TDs); Andy Smith, Jr., PK (11-for-15 FGs, 32for-32 PATs); Tony Ostheimer, Jr., WR (66 catches, 936 yards, 7 TDs); Nick Russell, Jr., QB (172-for-310, 1,890 yards, 15 TDs); Tom Lunzman, Sr., DB (86 tackles, 4 interceptions).

Schedule: Aug. 28–at Montana Tech, 7 p.m. Sept. 4–Colorado Mines, 7 p.m. Sept. 18–at Valley City State, 1:30 p.m. Sept.

25–at Dakota State, 6 p.m. Oct. 2–Mayville State, 2 p.m. Oct. 9–Jamestown College, 2 p.m. Oct. 16–at Minot State, 1:30 p.m.

Oct. 23–Dickinson State, 2 p.m. Oct. 30–Black Hills State, 2 p.m. Nov. 7–DAC Bowl at Fargodome, TBA.

Valley City State

Coach: Dennis McCulloch (14th season) 2009 record: 3-7 Returning starters: 18 Players to watch (2009 statistics): Ronald Buck, Sr., DE (37 tackles, 8 sacks); Kevin Strang, Sr., LB (89 tackles, 9.5 tackles for a loss); Coty Beck, Sr., LB (86 tackles, 7 tackles for a loss); Trent Kosel, Sr., QB (129-for-241, 1,432 yards, 11 TDs); A.J. Pfeifer, Jr., WR (41 catches, 331 yards, 2 TDs).

Schedule: Aug. 28–Trinity Bible College, 6 p.m. Sept. 11–at Concordia College, 1 p.m. Sept. 18–South Dakota Mines, 1 p.m. Sept. 25–at Minot State, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 2–Dickinson State, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 9–at Black Hills State, 2 p.m. Oct. 16–Dakota State, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 23–at Mayville State, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 30–at Jamestown College, 1 p.m. Nov. 7–DAC Bowl at Fargodome, TBA.

Other small colleges ND State College of Science Coach: Chuck Parsons (4th season) 2009 record: 6-6 Returning starters: 14 Players to watch: Jacob Fahrenkrug, So., OL; Matt Williams, So., OL; Cecil Doe, So., WR; Deunta Jennings, So., WR; C.J. Stevens, Fr., CB; Erik Rosenfeldt, Fr., DL; Cody Davies, So., QB; Darryl White, Fr., QB; Evan McCall, Fr., QB. Schedule: Sept. 4–Joliet Junior College, 1 p.m. Sept. 11–at Grand Rapids CC, noon. Sept. 18–Harper College, 1 p.m. Sept.

25–at College of DuPage, 1 p.m. Oct. 2–Dakota College of Bottineau, 1 p.m. Oct. 7–Concordia College JV, 6 p.m. Oct. 16–at Iowa Western CC, 1 p.m. Oct. 23–Ellsworth CC, 1 p.m. Oct. 30–at Iowa Central CC, 1 p.m.

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Lakers ready to reclaim success

BY BRIAN WIERIMA

brianw@dlnewspapers.com

After sporting an un-Detroit Lakes-like 3-5 record in 2009, the Laker football team rectified its regular season shortcomings with an impressive playoff run, which was cut short by inches to reaching the Section 8-4A championship game.

The young Lakers of 2009 also gained another important aspect, which could bear much fruit for this season — experience.

“We had a lot of people who played last year,” said DL head coach Flint Motschenbacher.

“And we have a good senior class coming back.”

Turnovers were an earmark for the inexperience the Lakers had last year, with a total of 23 turnovers for a -4 turnover ratio.

That rate should improve in itself, simply due to experience, with the return of DL’s top two rushers, quarterback and the No. 1 wide receiver all returning.

Junior Joe Mollberg (6-3, 200) had a solid season as a first-year varsity quarterback in 2009, passing for 1,439 yards and 12 touchdowns.

His completion percentage was at 43.3 percent (75-173) and had 11 interceptions for a QB rating of 69.5.

“Joe learned a lot as a sophomore quarterback last year,” Motschenbacher said. “He’s become more of a leader and he should be better in han-

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“He still has a long ways to go, but he’ll be ready for the season.”

Mollberg should have lots of familiarity with his targets, especially senior wideout Josh Stalberger (6-4, 195), who broke out last year with 28 receptions for 596 yards (21.3 yards per grab) and a team-

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leading seven receiving touchdowns.

Stalberger had a strong offseason and put on some more muscle, which will go well with his 6-4 frame.

“Josh is bigger and stronger and he has the ability to do it all,” Motschenbacher added.

Junior Rick Hutchinson (61, 175) will also be solid catching the ball, along with senior

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Tanner Twigg (6-0, 175), so secondaries can’t just focus on Stalberger.

The rushing attack may have a different look, with a slotback style of formation, which is different from the traditional veer offense the Lakers usually run.

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Name Pos Grade Steven Labine . .............................WR 11 Aaron Marsh .................................WR 11 Tanner Twigg ................................WR 12 Rick Hutchinson ............................WR 11 Brian Labat . ................................... TE 11 Jordan Manning . ...........................WR 12 Connor Hedstrom .........................WR 12 Connor McLeod ............................WR 12 Jake Hoganson ..............................WR 11 Joshua Stalberger ..........................WR 12 Jon Gilson ...................................... TE 12 Joe Mollberg ................................. QB 11 Luke Morgan .................................WR 11 Nick Griffith ................................... RB 11 Kirk McLeod ................................. QB 10 Josh Mickelson ..............................WR 10 Nate Baker ..................................... RB 12 Art Gomez ..................................... RB 11 Kyle singer ....................................WR 11 Logan Baker ................................... RB 12 Taylor Magnuson ........................... RB 10 Austin Dickinson ...........................WR 10 Erik Larson ...................................WR 12 Josh Eggebraaten .......................... OL 12 Austin Eiter ...................................WR 10 Nick Eckman . ................................ RB 10 Nick Groth .................................... QB 10 Casey Fonder ................................. RB 11 Brennon Benscoter ......................... TE 11 Louis Singer .................................. OL 12 Alex Mason .................................... RB 11 Casey Vanata . ............................... OL 11 11 Brady Wilberg . ............................. OL Bryce Dutton ................................. OL 12 Aaron Colby . ................................ OL 12 Nathan Bausman ............................ RB 11 David Perry . ................................. OL 11 Levi Fairbanks . ..............................DT 12 Chris Nelson ................................. OL 12 Nicholas Olson .............................. OL 11 Brian Clark ................................... OL 11 Isaac Pazdernik . ............................ TE 12 Luke Hestdalen ............................. OL 11 Ben Overvig . ................................ OL 11 Andrew Johnson ............................ OL 12 Josh Olson ..................................... OL 11 Cole Pudwill ................................. OL 11 Noah Kitzman ................................WR 10 Derek Long ...................................WR 10 Reed Johnson ................................. TE 10

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21 “We’ll be running multiple formations, 20 from PAGE but we’ll be running basically the same plays,” Motschenbacher said. “It may look different, but it’s all the same.”

But the switch fits the Laker running backs better, as DL does employ a versatile group of backs.

The pounder of the group is 2009 team leading rusher junior Alex Mason (6-0, 200), who compiled 569 yards on 125 carries (4.6 per rush) and nine

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ing top athleticism and good hands for Mollberg to hit.

“We do lack the burning speed, but they are all good athletes,” Motschenbacher said. “We’ll be using a lot of different combos.”

The offensive line returns just one in senior Bryce Dutton (6-1, 205), with each of senior Chris Nelson (6-1, 240), juniors David Perry (5-11, 220) and Josh Olson (5-9, 230) all in the mix for guard duty.

Senior Josh Eggebraaten (5-11, 180) will also be in the running for playing time on

“It’s a very difficult schedule.” touchdowns.

Senior Jon Gilson (6-0, 195) will also fit the bill of the ability to run between the tackles, while seniors Logan (6-0, 180) and Nathan Baker (5-9, 165) can run the slotback positions with their shiftiness.

Also in the mix for carries will be junior Brian Labat (62, 200), seniors Connor Hedstrom (5-11, 175) and Connor McLeod (5-11, 165).

Gilson and Labat will also lineup at tight end, provid-

the offensive line.

The defense does have some good seasoning, as well, with McLeod back in the secondary (two interceptions in 2009), Dutton and Labat at linebacker and Eggebraaten and senior A.J. Johnson (5-10, 190) at the defensive end positions.

Hedstrom and Gilson also return at the safety positions.

Hutchinson also saw time at the free safety slot last year, as well.

“We have a lot of guys com-

peting at defensive tackle,” Motschenbacher said. “We do have a little more experience back, but our biggest concern is our team speed.”

The Lakers won’t have to be as much of road warriors as they have in the past.

DL will have three road games this year, at Bismarck (N.D.) Sept. 10, at Duluth Oct. 1, and at Grand Forks Red River Oct. 8.

The away game versus Fargo Davies has been switched to DL, since Davies still doesn’t have a home field this season.

“It’s a very difficult schedule,” Motschenbacher said.

“We play two North Dakota state champions (Bismarck and Shanley) and now Duluth (Denfeld and East) are Class 5A schools after one of their schools closed.

“Thief River Falls is always a good game and Grand Rapids beat us last year.”

The Lakers did make some noise in the playoffs last year, defeating No. 3 seed Sauk Rapids-Rice and pushing No. 2 Alexandria to the brink, before losing on a fourth and inches call late in the game.

“Hopefully our guys learned the mental preparation of the game and learned how to play physically on that level,” Motschenbacher added. “I think our schedule will help us get ready for the sections this year.”

BRYCE DUTTON The senior leader Bryce Dutton returns as an anchor on both the offensive and defensive lines.

Joe Mollberg The junior quarterback looks ot improve on his Laker debut last year. The strong-armed Joe Mollberg can fling the ball deep, but also is a danger running the ball when the defense least expects it.

Josh Stalberger The tall and fast receiver compiled seven receiving TD’s and 596 yards on 28 catches. Stalberger is also a perfect red zone target for quarterback Joe Mollberg.

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Rich Borstad....................................................62 Rich Borstad....................................................90 Rich Borstad....................................................83 John Kertscher.................................................39 Dean Weimer...................................................58 Carl Grossman.................................................45 Rollie Mann.....................................................39 Gary Brekken...................................................43 Jack Lynch.......................................................25 Lowell Hanson.................................................25 John Tollefson..................................................33 Steve Taves.....................................................50 Byron Larson....................................................18 Lauren Kath.....................................................18 Don Blanding...................................................42 Eddy Larson.....................................................42 Howie Anderson...............................................37 Howie Anderson...............................................42 Mike Gunderson...............................................56 Bill Brekken.....................................................24 Dave Nelson....................................................83 Dave Nelson..................................................118 Rocky Chrastil..................................................55 Greg Neitzke....................................................46 Tom Evans.......................................................54 Jim Watson......................................................20 Mike Neitzke....................................................94 Darrell Engen...................................................30 Greg Johnson...................................................30 Jon Dahl..........................................................50 Kent Mollberg..................................................12 Robin Hoppert.................................................12 Jon Ahles.........................................................36 Scott Santwire.................................................83 Greg Johnson...................................................24 Todd Jorgenson................................................24 Jim Piche.........................................................48 Erik Brand........................................................42 Tom Johnson....................................................18 Mark Leslie......................................................18 Mark Leslie......................................................50 Mark Leslie....................................................120 Mike Buboltz....................................................38 Ron Schroeder.................................................68 Chris Fossen..................................................124 Mike Gunderson...............................................54 Mike Gunderson.............................................102

1991 Toby Kommer...................................................84 1992 Matt Horner.....................................................73 1993 Erik Gunderson..............................................102 1994 Craig Fredrickson.............................................72 1995 Josh Keyes......................................................102 1996 Todd Steinmetz..............................................138 1998 Corey Brogren..................................................78 1999 Ryan Manke...................................................150 2000 Brian Morrison..................................................96 2001 Garrett Raboin...............................................102 2002 Tim Serviss....................................................138 2003 Rory Manke.....................................................96 2004 Taylor Fuhs......................................................50 2005 Mike Haggart...................................................56 2006 Michael Griffin.................................................72 2007 Chris Gilson.....................................................108 2008 Reed Oistad......................................................78 2009 Alex Mason.......................................................54

YEARLY PASSING Yr. Quarterback P C Inc 1960 D. Raffenbeul 87 34 51 1961 Gary Harris 99 49 45 1962 Pete Irvine 104 50 44 1963 Pete Irvine 112 65 44 1964 Bob Lueben 84 29 50 1965 Bob Lueben 85 37 44 1966 Nick Mott 112 38 61 1967 Mark Mancell 52 15 32 1968 Mark Mancell 62 18 37 1969 Bruce Paskey 43 13 26 1970 Greg Neitzke 58 19 36 1971 Greg Neitzke 124 57 57 1972 K. Shipley 184 94 83 1973 Gary Larson 122 45 66 1974 Jeff Johnson 129 61 61 1975 Jeff Hanson 136 55 71 1976 Jeff Hanson 134 69 57 1977 Kent Mollberg 97 24 65 1978 Eric Ness 112 51 55 1979 S. Santwire 116 44 66 1980 Dan Douglas 204 82 104 1981 Dan Douglas 212 113 81 1982 C. Meyhoff 112 32 71 1983 S. Stensgard 131 60 57 1984 S. Stensgard 132 65 59 1985 J. Landsem 37 14 22 1986 J. Landsem 75 23 50 1987 Craig Thielen 65 21 35 1988 Craig Thielen 90 35 46 1989 M. Gunderson 133 45 72 1990 M. Gunderson 1110 43 67 1991 Jason Soyring 79 38 31 1992 Toby Steinmetz 121 65 53 1993 Toby Steinmetz 80 42 35 1994 W. Lewandowski 31 11 16 102 53 41 1995 Todd Steinmetz 1996 Todd Steinmetz 83 35 42 1997 Ryan Kotta 104 44 54 1998 Ben Kvidt 89 41 40 1999 Ryan Manke 116 50 58 2000 Reed Manke 170 84 76 2001 Reed Manke 237 120 106 2002 Rory Manke 148 77 67 2003 Rory Manke 143 68 70 2004 Taylor Fuhs 147 60 80

Int Yds TD 2 440 5 5 628 5 10 682 5 3 970 11 5 405 5 4 476 1 13 476 1 5 158 0 7 448 6 4 209 3 3 249 4 10 813 7 9 1684 14 11 420 2 7 741 7 10 858 7 8 1114 12 8 331 1 6 854 7 6 504 2 18 1038 7 18 1331 7 9 425 3 14 617 6 8 918 9 1 165 2 2 300 2 9 390 2 9 849 6 15 861 9 6 757 3 10 634 6 3 966 10 3 753 7 4 354 4 8 964 11 6 613 7 6 804 11 7 749 7 8 836 7 10 1,572 18 11 1,844 16 4 1220 13 5 1160 10 8 768 5

2005 Joe Schiller 2006 Chris Gilson 2007 Chris Gilson 2008 Reed Oistad 2009 Joe Mollberg

7 825 6 7 976 7 6 905 9 5 755 7 11 1439 12

Year 1949 1950 1951

147 104 100 96 173

62 51 48 43 75

78 45 46 48 87

YEARLY LEADING RUSHER Name............................... Rushes Lyle Anderson........................105 Les Peterson..........................121 Rich Borstad............................ 90

Yds Avg 690 6.57 427 3.53 606 6.73

1952 Rich Borstad............................ 99 1953 Rich Borstad..........................105 1954 John Kertscher......................... 67 1955 Whitey Krump.......................... 59 1956 Carl Grossman......................... 82 1957 Rollie Mann............................. 88 1958 Gary Brekken.........................104 1959 Jack Lynch............................... 70 1960 Steve Taves............................. 84 1961 Steve Taves...........................108 1962 Don Blanding........................... 96 1963 Don Blanding.........................112 1964 Howie Anderson.....................126 1965 Howie Anderson.....................109 1966 Mike J. Gunderson.................162 1967 Mike J. Gunderson.................134 1968 Dave Nelson..........................125 1969 Dave Nelson..........................128 1970 Rocky Chrastil........................134 1971 Rich Johnson........................... 93 1972 Mike Davis............................... 75 1973 Joe Chrastil.............................. 53 1974 Mike Neitzke..........................113 1975 Darrel Engen............................ 59 1976 Greg Johnson........................... 65 1977 Jon Ahles................................. 87 1978 Jon Ahles...............................184 1979 Neil Sonnenberg....................119 1980 Jim Piche................................. 91 1981 Jim Piche...............................170 1982 Dennis Priem.........................137 1983 Mark Leslie.............................. 73 1984 Mark Leslie............................119 1985 Mark Leslie............................192 1986 Ron Schroeder.......................143 1987 Chris Fossen..........................191 1988 Chris Fossen..........................159 1989 Pat Sims................................138 1990 Mike C. Gunderson................192 1991 Wade Whitworth.....................114 1992 David Johnson......................... 76 1993 David Johnson......................... 85 1994 Craig Fredrickson...................155 1995 Craig Fredrickson...................210 1996 Todd Steinmetz......................203 1997 Corey Brogren........................235 1998 Corey Brogren........................233 1999 Ryan Manke...........................165 2000 Brian Morrison........................214 2001 Tim Serviss.............................136 2002 Garrett Raboin........................157 2003 Rory Manke...........................192 2004 Shad Tappe...........................181 2005 Mike Haggart.........................136 2006 Michael Griffin........................169 2007 Dustin Rietsema......................197 2008 Dustin Rietsema......................120 2009 Alex Mason.............................125

663 766 458 598 598 642 520 392 452 578 597 576 696 689 661 559 652 853 584 445 385 230 516 322 378 259 830 400 306 586 390 430 641 1427 719 1123 1340 728 1126 747 683 1019 1068 1410 1198 1406 1388 1143 1144 1223 1330 1096 969 698 870 1057 609 574

6.70 7.30 6.84 7.29 7.29 7.30 5.00 5.60 5.38 5.35 6.22 5.14 5.52 6.32 4.08 4.17 5.22 6.66 4.36 4.78 5.13 4.34 4.57 5.46 5.82 2.99 4.51 3.36 3.36 3.45 2.83 5.89 5.38 7.45 5.03 5.84 8.43 5.27 5.86 6.5 8.9 11.9 6.89 6.71 5.19 5.99 5.96 6.92 5.35 8.9 8.5 5.7 5.4 5.1 5.15 5.4 5.1 4.6

YEARLY PASS RECEIVING Year Receiver.................................. No. 1960 Duane Raffenbeul...................... 9 1961 Byron Larson............................ 17 1962 Lauren Kath............................. 17 1963 Eddy Larson............................. 37 1964 Howie Anderson....................... 11 1965 Jeff Johnson............................. 17 1966 Jeff Ohman.............................. 18 1967 Bill Brekken............................... 9 1968 Dave Nelson.............................. 4 1969 Dave Nelson.............................. 5 1970 Gary Wood............................... 11 1971 Dan Beadle.............................. 25 1972 Tom Evans............................... 46 1973 Mike Neitzke.............................. 9 1974 Jim Watson.............................. 21 1975 Jon Dahl.................................. 26 1976 Jon Dahl.................................. 31

Yds 91 224 247 529 171 211 270 109 113 154 139 451 875 86 336 579 654

TD 2 1 3 7 4 2 0 0 3 2 1 6 6 0 0 3 8

1977 Mike Johnston............................ 7 1978 Chris Engum............................ 17 1979 Gerry Seim............................... 14 1980 Todd Jorgenson........................ 41 1981 Todd Jorgenson........................ 38 1982 Erik Brand................................ 26 1983 Dan Hanson............................. 22 1984 Dan Hanson............................. 22 1985 Mark Leslie................................ 8 1986 Chris Mills................................ 13 1987 Chris Mills................................ 13 1988 Jim Wood................................. 10 1989 Scott Blatchford....................... 21 1990 Pat Sims.................................. 13 1991 Jason Weekley........................... 6 1992 Jason Maneval......................... 18 1993 Jason Ziegler............................ 11 1994 Kregg Wolf................................. 9 1995 Steve Skarie............................ 12 1996 Mark Porter.............................. 13 1997 Nathan Pierson........................ 14 1998 Ryan Whitworth......................... 18 1999 Jerrick Chilton............................ 10 2000 Derek Blackburn....................... 31 2001 Rory Manke.............................. 34 2002 Matt Lill.................................... 25 2003 Matt Even.................................. 22 2004 Nick Schroeder........................ 29 2005 Jed Harms............................... 21 2006 Adam Thielen........................... 25 2007 Adam Thielen............................ 20 2008 Josh Stalberger......................... 11 2009 Josh Stalberger......................... 28

223 415 215 535 630 483 281 422 165 149 203 313 496 292 197 254 280 214 393 192 366 431 312 743 687 331 379 362 318 435 535 204 596

1 5 0 4 3 5 1 6 2 1 1 3 5 2 3 4 3 1 6 2 3 5 3 8 6 3 6 1 3 4 7 2 7

CAREER SCORING LEADERS (60 points minimum) Player.......................................................................... TP Todd Steinmetz......................................................... 278 Rory Manke.............................................................. 240 Rich Borstad............................................................. 242 Tim Serviss............................................................... 234 Dave Nelson............................................................. 201 Corey Brogren........................................................... 196 Chris Fossen............................................................. 192 Matt Horner.............................................................. 191 Mark Leslie............................................................... 188 David Johnson.......................................................... 176 Chris Gilson.............................................................. 168 Garrett Raboin.......................................................... 164 Toby Steinmetz......................................................... 162 Craig Fredrickson...................................................... 162 Mike C. Gunderson................................................... 156 Josh Keyes................................................................ 156 Erik Gunderson......................................................... 150 Ryan Manke.............................................................. 150 Toby Kommer............................................................ 146 Harry Peterson.......................................................... 141 Charlie Hulett............................................................ 132 Mike Haggart............................................................ 128 Pat Sims................................................................... 126 TJ Johnson................................................................ 121 Dustin Rietsema....................................................... 114 Mike Neitzke............................................................. 113 Scott Santwire.......................................................... 110 Lynn Parkel............................................................... 106 Steve Skarie............................................................. 106 Ron Schroeder.......................................................... 104 Nick Hagedorn.............................................................95 Reid Whitworth.............................................................92 Jim Stewart..................................................................90 Ben Magnuson.............................................................87 Ross Ireland.................................................................89 Rich Johnson...............................................................84 Jay Grasto....................................................................84 Steve Taves.................................................................81 Howie Anderson . ........................................................79 Carl Grossman.............................................................79 Reed Oistad.................................................................78

Michael Griffin.............................................................72 Tom Evans...................................................................72 Shad Tappe.................................................................72 Michael Griffin.............................................................72 Adam Thielen...............................................................72 Dave Brown.................................................................68 Mike Davis...................................................................68 Jon Dahl......................................................................68 Bill Glaholt...................................................................66 Ludvig Millfors..............................................................66 Jim Piche.....................................................................66 Wade Whitworth...........................................................66 Chad Rosell.................................................................66 Mike J. Gunderson.......................................................64 Willard Burke...............................................................60 Jim Watson..................................................................60 CAREER RUSHING LEADERS (at least 800 yards total) Player.......................... Yrs. Ru Yds Corey Brogren.............. 1996-98 404 3,933 Mark Leslie.................. 1983-85 384 2948 Todd Steinmetz............ 1994-96 512 2,809 Craig Fredrickson......... 1993-95 384 2669 Chris Fossen................ 1986-88 345 2597 Garrett Raboin............. 2001-02 292 2 ,486 8.5 Tim Serviss.................. 2001-02 271 2,424 Rich Borstad................ 1950-53 347 2278 Rory Manke................. 2001-03 373 2015 David Johnson............. 1991-93 193 1998 Dustin Rietsema.......... 2006-08 331 1746 Pat Sims...................... 1988-90 277 1587 Mike Haggart............... 2003-05 287 1533 Dave Nelson................ 1968-69 253 1505 Josh Keyes................... 1994-95 231 1457 Erik Gunderson............ 1991-93 164 1438 M. C. Gunderson.......... 1988-90 317 1436 Shad Tappe................. 2002-04 245 1376 H. Anderson................. 1963-65 242 1311 Ron Schroeder............. 1985-87 276 1311 Toby Kommer............... 1990-91 256 1225 M. J. Gunderson........... 1965-67 298 1210 Jay Grasto.................... 1987-88 166 1194 Don Blanding............... 1961-63 214 1189 Brian Morrison............. 1999-200 214 1144 Carl Grossman............. 1955-57 193 1105 Mike Davis................... 1970-72 247 1104 Jon Ahles..................... 1977-78 271 1089 Wade Whitworth........... 1989-91 156 1055 Chris Gilson................. 2006-07 216 1136 Jim Piche..................... 1979-81 299 1031 Matt Carrier.................. 1989-91 153 1027 Reid Whitworth............. 1995-97 174 1,026 Steve Taves................. 1960-61 182 1020 Toby Steinmetz............ 1991-93 249 985 Lynn Parkel.................. 1951-53 94 956 Rocky Chrastil.............. 1968-70 204 910 Tom Day...................... 1952-53 113 890 Mike Neitzke................ 1972-74 196 883 Michael Griffin............. 2006 169 870 Dean Weimer............... 1954-55 162 834 Ron Noesen................. 1949-50 156 827

Avg 4.05 6.51 5.49 6.94 7.52 8.9 6.56 5.4 10.35 5.3 5.65 5.34 5.95 6.31 8.76 4.52 5.6 5.42 4.72 4.70 4.06 7.19 5.56 5.35 5.73 4.47 4.02 6.70 5.3 3.45 6.71 5.89 5.31 3.95 10.17 4.46 7.88 4.51 5.15 5.15 5.30

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A familiar changing of the guard in NY Mills Bob Williams sports@eotfocus.com

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Yellowjackets look to continue winning tradition Bob Williams sports@eotfocus.com Head Football Coach Mike Jordahl has some shoes to fill this year, both on his own and in his lineup.

Jordahl replaces Perham’s winningest coach in school history Howie Kangas and takes the helm after a year when Kangas’ offense set every passing record in school history.

“It’s not about me; it’s about the kids. Like most coaches, we love being in this industry and that’s why we’re here.

Howie would feel the same way about this transition. It should be as low under the radar as possible. It’s about the program not the coaches.

We’ll have a little bit of a different look and philosophy, but will also be fairly similar to what we’ve had in the past as a team,” Jordahl said.

Jordahl’s concern for his program runs both on and off the field.

“We want to make sure these guys are becoming good citizens with great problem solving skills,” he said. “On the field we want to work on mental and physical toughness.”

Perham will run a more balanced attack this year.

According to Jordahl, he expects the running and passing game to drive the other.

Formations and offensive style will be similar to last year’s but plans are to add different twists.

Expect different looks on the defensive side of the ball, as well.

“We’re going to form a wall, play sound football and tackle well.”

Two players have a shot at starting quarterback duties.

Gabe Pankonin has the early nod to take snaps. Pankonin has a year of experience on Jordan Hein, but both could see action at other positions.

“Both are doing an excellent job. It’s been a real friendly competition and we could change alternating series at any time. We have a special opportunity with great leaders and good athletes, both are going to have to get some time whether at quarterback, running back, slot back, or even wide receiver.”

Having two playmakers available at multiple positions can only help in trying to move the ball down the field.

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Name Pos Grade Guajardo, Jesus ...............................K 12 Nordick, Josh .................................WR 10 Waldon, Andrew ...........................WR 12 Boedigheimer, Jaz .........................WR 10 Hein, Jordan .................................. QB 10 Sailer, Luke .................................... RB 10 Pankonin, Gabe . ........................... QB 11 Ruther, Chris .................................WR 11 Shipman, Matt ...............................WR 11 DeConcini, Alex ............................WR 12 Ramos, Jorge .................................WR 12 Link, Mac ...................................... QB 12 Moberg, Andrew ...........................WR 11 Berry, Dalton .................................. RB 10 Sazama, Brady ............................... QB 10 Duffy, Desmine ............................... RB 12 Formanek, Matt .............................WR 10 Wiskow, Mike ................................. RB 11 Bickell, Cyrus . ............................... FB 12 Hutmacher, Chris ........................... FB 10 Haverland, Ty ................................. FB 11 Still, Jacob ...................................... RB 11 Nash, Jesse ..................................... RB 10 Honer, Ethan .................................. RB 12 Sailer, Calvin ................................. OL 10 Byer, Hilarion ................................OG 12 Trautman, Josh . ............................. OL 12 Hoffman, Richard . ......................... OL 12 Carlson, Matt . ............................... OL 10 Garcia, Giovanni ........................... OL 10 10 Schoenberger, Alphonse . ............. OL Pappenfus, Dylan .......................... OL 10 Christopherson, Ryan ................... OL 11 Satter, Ryan ................................... OL 10 Laughlin, John ............................... OL 10 Schleeter, Gene ............................ OL 12 Botzet, Mike .................................. OL 10 Biegler, Garrett ............................. OL 11 Langlie, David ............................... OL 12 Rutten, Isaac .................................. OL 12 Wunderlich, Jesse ......................... OL 10 Graham, Scott . .............................. OL 10 Hein, Jesse ...................................... C 11 Andreen, Austin ............................WR 10 Brauch, Eric . .................................WR 10 Babler, Sam ...................................WR 12 Briard, Daniel ................................WR 11

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HeadCoachMattRadniecki returns to the New York Mills sidelines in his third stint and 15th year coaching looking to turn around a program that has seen its share of losses the past few years.

NY Mills looks to end a 26game losing streak week one at home against Royalton, a team that finished second in the state in 2008 and stomped the Eagles 44-0 in last year’s opener.

“They’re good and it’s not going to be an easy opener,” Radniecki said. “They had a good season last year with a really good running back in senior Zach Lanners. We’re not going to see many better athletes this year, but I think we can do some things to contain him.”

Radniecki has a history of success in NY Mills, coaching for ten seasons from 1989 to 1998. He returned in 2002 and coached until 2006 taking the team to the state tournament for the first time in school history.

J.J. Weller returns from last year’s coaching staff along with seasoned coach Brian Dunrud.

Last year’s 0-8 Prairie North Conference season left NY Mills the odd team out of the playoffs in the nine-team 6A section.

An area that needed improvement even before the season was getting numbers back up and enticing more kids to either join or return to the program.

Last year saw only 28 regulars suited up for the Eagles. Thanks to Radniecki and the coaching staff’s marketing of the program, this year’s squad has 39 regulars, including 13 seniors.

“We didn’t graduate as many seniors last year; that plays into it a little bit. We also have a few kids who came back, along with seniors playing this year that didn’t play last year.”

Key losses from last year’s squad are Jordan Novak, Jarrod Norton, Landyn Seawert and Ted Rohr.

Radniecki saw an opportunity to return to the program after taking a break to work on his team at home, his three children.

“Now that they have gotten older I saw this opportunity was there and took advantage of it. I just like football camaraderie.”

Radniecki does have some experience coming back in players that started last year. While this team did not see success in the win-loss column, they do have game experience.

“You can’t replace that.”

Tanner Wegscheid will

start at quarterback and the coaching staff looks for him to do a lot of things offensively.

Wegscheidmayseehislevel of offensive responsibility heightened early in the season after the team lost sophomore running back Shane Novak to a broken bone in his wrist.

Chances are Novak will be able to play at his defensive cornerback position pending physician approval.

Building a successful program from square one falls heavily on the younger classes and Radniecki will play some freshman this year.

“We have a good freshman class this year. They’re confident, but might be a little young.”

The thing about these younger players is they are used to winning. Many of the freshman football players were part of highly successful baseball teams both in the spring school season and the summer Babe Ruth season.

Leadership will be up and down the sidelines as winning again becomes a tradition and translating that mindset from the baseball diamond to the gridiron could be something the freshman class is able to provide this year’s squad.

Offensively, Radniecki has plans to move away from the run-oriented veer offense to running a spread offense featuring a lot of motion and different looks for opposing teams.

The defense will run out of a basic 4-3 scheme but continue with the philosophy of showing different looks to keep opposing offenses off guard.

Radniecki’s philosophy on winning is simple.

“We need to get better, take it up a step and see how much better can we get. How much of the ladder can we climb?”

In the conference, Barnesville and Browerville look to have the early edge on the top spot. Browerville won the section and advanced to state last year.

“The attitude of the kids has been terrific, we’ve had very good attendance at practice and we’re looking to become a better football team and be more competitive getting better each week. Our ultimate goal is to play our best game at the end of the season. We want to peak at the end.”

NY Mills opens the season at home against Royalton on Thursday, September 2.

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Perham is pretty fresh on the line, both offensively and defensively.

Junior Jesse Hein will be anchoring both lines.

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last year and should be a strong part of the Yellowjacket defense.

While inexperience may prove a hurdle in some areas, the coaching staff notes team speed is up from last year’s club.

“Collectively we might be

Getting younger players up to speed has been a job that has not fallen all on the coaching staff.

“We’re really proud of our kids and how hard they’re working,” Knutson said. “We have a lot of leaders and our kids are having a good time and like to be together.”

“That’s probably the thing we’re most proud of,” said Jordahl.

“We have some great kids.”

“They like to coach before we can say anything,” said Knutson. “That’s outstanding to see. We have a lot of stellar

“Collectively, we might be faster.” was an eighth grader and has seen time in the playoffs.”

Most of the secondary saw some good time on the field

faster. We’ve got more guys sub-five in the 40 this year,” Defensive coordinator Kyle Knutson said.

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Pequot Lakes and Staples look to be the teams that will provide stiff competition in the conference, while Thief River Falls will prove a tough opponent in sections. Perham opens the season at Pelican Rapids.

“Pelican has a very experienced offensive line.

They’re going to be very solid and big and Pelican always has athletes in the skilled positions,” said Jordahl.

Jordahl expects to match up well with Pelican in the opener.

“We’ll have to get off the football to beat them. There’s no doubt about that. I told our guys all week long we need to

play smart, don’t do anything fancy and do things well.

We’re going to rely on our defense to get the ball back to us in a timely fashion. I’d like to think we’re going to put some points on the board.”

The Yellowjackets do have momentum to build on from the past three seasons.

Perham was 19-5 in the regular season and 9-3 in the playoffs in that time, including a state semifinal appearance in 2007.

Jordahl’s team of assistant coaches are: Defensive Coordinator Kyle Knutson; John McEachran; James Mulcahy; Howie Kangas and volunteers: Paul Sturdavent; Mike Nordby; Fred Sailer; Jim Deboer and Cory Solberg.

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Vikings will move the ball with O-line Pelican Rapids have higher expectations for 2010 season

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The 2010 season for the Pelican Rapids football team will be based on its offensive line, where all three of its senior captains reside.

Each of Dan Wood, Cody Wahlstrom and Brady Morgan will anchor the Vikings’ strongest unit, which means good news for second-year junior quarterback Casey Bruggeman.

“It’s a unique situation for us, because I’ve never had all my captains just on the offensive line,” said Pelican Rapids head coach Dave Haugen. “It should be a good comfort level, because we are starting five seniors on the O-line.”

Wood has established himself as one of the top offensive linemen in the area, while Wahlstrom will man the center position, which will be his second year starting.

Morgan is a converted fullback and has made the transition well, Haugen said.

“I’m pleased with Brady’s ability to switch positions,” Haugen added. “He has shown the willingness as a senior to do what’s best for the team.”

Bruggeman has also shown improvement from his sophomore to junior season as the Vikings’ signal caller.

His improvement has shown in his passing ability,

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which should make him a duel threat, along with his rushing talent.

“Casey’s passing is now adequate enough, that defenses can’t ignore him as a thrower,” Haugen said. “He can keep the defense off balance.”

The Vikings will have a running back by committee approach, with juniors Taylor Butke, fullback Jed Evenson and senior Chris Bakken taking on the rushing duties.

“They are a year older and can read their blocks better, along with being more patient,” Haugen said of his running backs. “They’re vision should overall be better.”

The plan is to grind out drives, picking up first downs and wearing out a defense.

The big play is potential, but longer, sustained drives will be the norm.

“We can’t hurt ourselves with mistakes, like penalties and missed assignments,” the Viking head coach said. “More experience, should mean less turnovers.”

The Vikings also will maintain their size at wide receiver, with each of junior Luke

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Pelican Rapids head coach Dave Haugen goes over an offensive line alignment during an August practice.

“The playoff win helped out our confidence coming into this year,” Haugen said. “We are better and we’ll see if that translates into a better record with a tough schedule.”

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Halbakken, sophomore Tucker Forsgren and senior Andy Johnson ranging from the 6-2 to 6-4 height area.

“All three are experienced and are more physical,” Haugen said. “Our receivers should be pretty good in their downfield blocking and are aggressive going after the ball.”

The defensive line will be similar to that of the O-line, wherein experience and leadership will dominate.

The Vikings are big in the middle with Wood and senior Joey Pederson filling in space at the tackle positions, while junior Anwar Sharmake will provide a non-stop motor.

Seniors Connor Holt and Stephan Jacobson will contain the edges at the defensive end positions.

The linebacking corp. is also senior laden, with Morgan and Wahlstrom anchoring those positions.

Bruggeman is back at strong safety, who provides a physical presence and good in run support, while Johnson is a free safety/cornerback hybrid.

Others in the secondary include Butke, Bakken and senior James Cossette.

Overall, with the experience coming back from last year, which included a first-round playoff win, the Vikings have more to be confident about in 2010.

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Dan Wood, Cody wahlstrom, casey bruggeman, taylor butke, luke halbakken The Pelican Rapids has the advantage of having three captains on the offensive line. They include Dan Wood, Cody Wahlstrom and Brady Morgan (not pictured). The trio will make the Viking offensive line a consistent one, thus helping second-year quarterback Casey Bruggeman. The Viking QB will be more comfortable running the offense as a dual threat runner and passer. Taylor Butke will be a grind ‘em out kind of rusher, while Luke Halbakken will provide some reliable hands at the wideout positions, as well as good height as an effective red zone target for Bruggeman.

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score: 14-7

Adrian HS

score: 27-21

East Cental HS

moose lake/w. river Fosston HS

score: 49-7 Fosston HS

minneota hs

score: 42-21

blooming prairie hs

hawley hs

score: 33-22

caledonia hs

blooming prairie hs

score: 21-8

moose lake/w. river

score: 41-35

waterville/e/m

score: 20-13

new ulm cathed. hs

waterville/e/m

waterville/e/m

score: 49-26

score: 21-20

minneota hs

minneota hs

waterville/e/m

eden valley-watkins

score: 45-17

score: 41-7

minneota hs

barnesville hs

eden valley-watkins

st. cloud pierz hs

2009 Class AAA Results Glencoe-silver lk

score: 6-3 ot

2009 Class AAAA Results st. thomas academy

score: 20-15

Glencoe-silver lk

delasalle hs

st. thomas academy

mahtomedi hs

score: 28-0

Glencoe-silver lk

score: 31-29

mora hs

sartell-st. stephen

bemidji hs

score: 31-14

mora hs

score: 27-6

pequot lakes hs

score: 28-21

kasson mantorville

score: 46-14

new london spicer

sartell-st. stephen

sartell-st. stephen

score: 45-7

northfield hs

kasson mantorville

score: 31-20

waseca hs

totino-grace hs

mankato w.

mankato w.

score: 34-14

score: 35-0

new london spicer

minneapolis N.

score: 28-8

rogers hs

score: 56-14

new london spicer

new london spicer

eastview hs

score: 46-8

cretin-derham hs

cretin-derham hs

score: 21-18

centennial hs brainerd hs

score: 45-16 score: 16-5

lakeville n mounds view hs

cretin-derham hs

stephen-argyle

stephen-argyle

score: 37-22

grand meadow hs

score: 35-28

mounds view hs

nicollet hs

nicollet hs

score: 17-0 wayzata hs

eden prarie hs

stephen-argyle

orr hs

brainerd hs

score: 7-3

Clintonville/G/B

verndale hs

score: 45-19

score: 21-17

2009 9-Man Results Clintonville/G/B

cretin-derham hs

score: 34-28

totino-grace hs

totino-grace hs

2009 Class AAAAA Results score: 27-24

totino-grace hs

score: 36-35

eden prarie hs cromwell hs

eden prarie hs

score: 38-14 ada-borup

ada-borup

nicollet hs

stephen-argyle

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