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Boy cagers look to improve from last year Janu will be focal point of Hornet offense

BY BRIAN WIERIMA brianw@dlnewspapers.com

The paint will be a hopping place for the Frazee boys’ basketball team, as they will concentrate of pounding the ball inside to senior center Dan Janu for the 2011-12 season.

The tall and athletic post Janu will be a point of emphasis for the Hornets, who will be looking to improve off a disappointing 2010-11 season.

“We want to have a quick-strick offense...”

by Jason Reierson “We’ll be going to Dan a lot and will run him from rim to rim,” said Frazee head coach Jason Reierson. “We want to have a quick-strike offense and if we don’t get an easy bucket, pull it out and have some long possessions.”

Juniors Zach Nelson and Cody Nordquist also return with some solid experience and will help anchor the backcourt, which will have several players cycling through.

Senior Beau Hanson also returns with some experience, along with sophomore Cory Wokasch.

“We do have some concern of taking care of the ball and limiting our turnovers,” Reierson said. “Defensively, we’ll go man-to-man a bit and mix it up, as well.”

The Hornets will focus on just improving off of last year and enter the season with a good attitude and positive outlook.

“We want to be competitive in games,” Reierson said. “The Heart O’Lakes Conference is as tough as ever and the section will also be pretty good.”

frazee boys basketball team: Row 1: Alex Courneya, Cory Wokasch, Dan Janu, Tyler Olson, Ryan Wokasch, Brady Bellefeuille, Zach Nelson. Row 2: Logan Dahlgren, Cody Nordquist, Beau Hanson, Zach Ziegler, Jesse Miosek, Matt Tangen. boys basketball SCHEDULE Date

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Date 1/24 1/26 1/27 2/2 2/6 2/10 2/14 2/17 2/21 2/23 2/27 2/28 3/2 3/2

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G

12

14

Zach Nelson

G

11

22

Cody Nordquist

G

11

24

Zack Ziegler

G

12

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frazee girls basketball team: Row 1: Kennady Barlund, Katie McCorquodale, Autumn Mahoney, Paige Hanson, Jeni Bergstrom, Heidi Seeger, Alexis Tappe, McKinzie Tangen. Row 2: Taylor Tappe, Josi Tappe, Grace Lacey, Brianna Nelson, Amber Bauer, Samantha Barker, Ashley Bachmann.

Seasoned Lady Hornets ready to run Frazee returns majority of 2010-11 scorers

BY BRIAN WIERIMA brianw@dlnewspapers.com

With over 90-percent of their scoring back from last year, the Frazee girls’ basketball team enters the 201112 season with higher expectations.

The big trio returning for the Lady Hornets are all entering their third year on the varsity, which include ju-

“We hope to have a faster pace and the ability to throw some full-court pressure on opponents,” the Frazee coach added.

Even though Taylor Tappe is only a 5-5 post, she has a knack of being at the right spot and the right time, Conzemius said.

“Really, I’m not worried about our height, because we are a good rebound-

“We are expecting much of our scoring to come from Alexis, Ashley and McKinzie...”

by Dave Conzemius, Head coach niors Alexis Tappe, Ashley Bachmann and senior McKinzie Tangen.

All three provide a strong scoring presence, as Tappe was one of the team’s leading scorers, while Bachmann has drained 109 three-point shots the last two seasons.

Sophomore Taylor Tappe returns will solid experience at the post position, while junior Katie McCorquodale is back in the backcourt.

“We are expecting much of our scoring to come from Alexis, Ashley and McKinzie,” said Frazee head coach Dave Conzemius. “They will be providing lots of leadership.”

Alexis Tappe and Tangen will each see time at point guard, while they also can play post to provide that everimportant inside-outside duo threat capability.

With the Lady Hornets being more athletic and quicker, than possessing size, Conzemius is hoping for more of an up-tempo style of game this season.

ing team.”

The big factor this season will be installing a killer instinct into the team, with the ability to finish off games.

“In the past, we have had a tendency to build a lead and then relax and let the other team back into the game,” Conzemius said.

But with Alexis Tappe and Tangen each taking care of the ball from the point guard position, turning the ball over should be lessened overall.

Defense has also been a point of emphasis for the Lady Hornets, as the first week of practice proved.

“The first four days, we did nothing but work on defense,” Conzemius said.

“We want to improve our full-court pressure and man-to-man defense.”

Depth is also a strength, with juniors Heidi Seeger, Jeni Bergstrom and senior Brianna Nelson all being an integral part of the team.

Freshmen Josi Tappe and Kennady Barlund will even inject some playing time

and players who can also run the floor.

With the experience and depth being solid, Conzemius wants to see his team take the next step and post a winning record this year, despite playing in a very rugged Heart O’Lakes Conference.

“We would like to earn a high seed in the playoffs and not be a one-anddone team,” Conzemius added.

girls basketball roster No.

name

Pos.

grade

2

Taylor Tappe

F

10

4 10 12 14 20 22 24 32 34 40 50 51 52 54

Heidi Seeger Autumn Mahoney Jeni Bergstrom Alexis Tappe Sam Barker Katie McCorquodale McKinzie Tangen Paige Hanson Josi Tappe Kennady Barlund Grace Lacey Amber Bauer Brianna Nelson Ashley Bachmann

G G G G F G G G G F F F F F

11 10 11 11 11 11 12 11 9 9 11 11 12 11

girls basketball SCHEDULE Date

Time

Opponent

SITE

11/29

7:30 PM

Battle Lake

Battle Lake

12/1 12/6 12/9 12/16 12/20 12/22 12/27 12/28 12/29 1/3 1/6 1/7 1/10 1/12 1/24 1/26 1/31 2/2 2/3 2/9 2/10 2/16 2/21 2/23 2/24 2/28 3/2 3/2

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frazee wrestling team: Row 1: Jake Galbrecht, Grant Jepson, Austin Skillings, Andrew Jutz, Andrew Malakowski, Lane Totland, Mike Fletcher, Josh Wurst, Tyler Wacker, Cole Hanson, Brett Gildersleeve. Row 2: Jordan Ketter, Jesse Trusty, Byron Byer, Tanner Reetz, Christian Zweerink, Blaine Beaty, Charlton Wake, Ethen Byer, John Geis.

Row 3: Calvin Streeper, Kody VanDenEykel, Jordan Olson, Evan Wendt, Isaac Schermerhorn, Ryan Brandt, Rij Kahen, Tyler Ziegler, Cody Piper, Rick Brandt, Bruce Lemon, Brandon DeGroat, Andy Von Ruden, Garret Malstrom, Hunter Sorenson, Nathan Starry, Erik Moltzan.

Hornets defend title with heavy hearts Schermerhorn will be on minds of teammates

BY BRIAN WIERIMA brianw@dlnewspapers.com

There will be more on the minds of the Frazee wrestling team members than just their defense of the Hornet’s Class 1A state championship this season.

The season started out with a black cloud over the Hornet wrestling team, as one of their top wrestlers — junior Myrel Schermerhorn — was involved in a tragic car accident, which resulted in serious injuries.

Schermerhorn is now in a fight for his life, as he is recovering in a Fargo

shock and grief of the ordeal.”

While Schermerhorn will not be left out of his teammates’ thoughts and prayers, getting back on the mat is a healthy way to cope with the unfortunate accident.

The Hornets, who were Class 1A Co-Champions with Jackson County Central, was voted as the No. 2 team, behind the Huskies, in the preseason polls.

The Hornets have six wrestlers ranked in the top 10 of their respective weight divisions, including Schermerhorn’s slot at 145.

But now it’s time to start over for

“They guys are confident in themselves and they believe they can get back to that position from last year...”

by John Barlund, Head coach hospital, while his teammates will start the 2011-12 season with heavy hearts.

“It was definitely a hard way to start out the season,” said Frazee head coach John Barlund. “The first couple of days of practice were very tough.

Unfortunately, tragedy happens and you have to keep moving forward, while we keep Myrel in our hearts and thoughts.”

Schermerhorn entered the season ranked No. 9 at 145 pounds, but now there obviously is more important thoughts on his teammates’ minds.

“The first couple of days, we had some time to reflect on ourselves and regroup our thoughts,” Barlund said.

“The inspiration to do well for him is there, but we are still dealing with the

the Hornets, who were able to complete their quest at the top of the mountain last year.

“It takes a lot of energy and effort to get where we were last year, it was rewarding, but now we have to start over,” Barlund said. “These kids know there are a lot of guys gone from last year’s team, so there will be a different plan this season.”

The Hornets are also transitioning to the new weight classes, which starts this season.

The new weight classes include an added division in the heavier weights.

“I think everyone will have a hard time filling their upper weights, not just us,” Barlund said.

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Byron Byers will be a spark at 106 pounds, while No. 6 ranked freshman Isaac Schermerhorn will be strong at 113 pounds.

“Austin Skillings can also wrestle at 113-120,” Barlund added.

At 126 pounds, Jordan Ketter returns as a section champion, while Hunter Sorenson will try and crack the varsity lineup at 130 after wrestling to the ninth grade state meet in 2011.

Other top-ranked Hornets include No. 2 ranked Bruce Lemon, who will be a force at 138, after finishing sixth in state last season, while senior Rij Koehnen returns as the No. 4 ranked 152-pounder.

Senior Cody Piper also will be a vital component to the heavier weights as the No. 8 ranked 160-pounder, even though he will start the season with a shoulder injury.

Senior Rick Brandt caps the stateranked Hornets as No. 5 at 220.

For the majority of the Hornets, though, they have wrestled in some big matches and will not be awe-struck when they get to that point this season.

“They guys are confident in themselves and they believe they can get back to that position from last year,” Barlund said. “We are starting out with five guys injured, so we need to get healthy and get them back on the mat.”

For now, putting effort into defending their 2010 Class 1A state championship has enabled the Frazee wrestling team to focus their energies on a good cause, while still keeping their fallen teammate in their hearts and minds.

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grade

name

0

Hunter Sorenson

N/A

103 103 119 130 135 140 152 160 160 175 189 215 52 54

Austin Skillings Isaac Schermerhorn Jordan Ketter Bruce Lemon Myrle Schemerhorn Rij Koehnen Cody Piper Jacob Galbrecht Tyler Ziegler Blake Bachmann Rick Brandt Brett Gildersleeve Brianna Nelson Ashley Bachmann

9 9 11 11 11 12 12 12 11 12 12 11 12 11

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Time

2/9

4:30 PM

12/10 12/15 12/17 12/17 12/17 12/17 12/17 12/17

10:30 AM 6:00 PM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM

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Frazee gymnastics program on the rise

BY BRIAN WIERIMA brianw@dlnewspapers.com

Four are back to anchor the Frazee gymnastics team, which is growing in numbers which signifies the program is making yet another step of progression.

The Hornets will enter the 201112 season with four gymnasts who saw plenty of varsity action last year in sophomores Montana Osterman, Kirsten Tollefson, freshman Jerica Totland and Morgan Leine.

“We should be improved on floor and will have to work on our bar routines,” said Frazee head coach Amie Erickson. “We should also have at least three girls going all-around, too.”

The team’s vault will be a strong point this season, while the floor and beam will need some work.

“We need less falls during our beam events,” Erickson said. “But our first goal is to have a full varsity and junior varsity lineup, which is something we haven’t done before.”

There are 14 girls out for the gymnastics season, which is an improvement from past years.

Numbers have improved with six first-time gymnasts out, with Totland and Osterman looking to be the Lady Hornets top scorers.

“We have several first-timers out with some good, natural talent,” Erickson added.

The Hornets also have opted out of the Mid-State Conference and will have a lighter schedule, as the program matures.

“It saves money for traveling, since

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The Hornets will have meets against schools more their size in Morris, Park Rapids and Long Prairie.

gymnastics SCHEDULE Date 2/10 12/20 1/3 1/8 1/13

Time

Opponent

12:00 PM Morris Area/ Chokio-Alberta 6:00 PM LP-Grey Eagle 7:30 PM Fergus Falls 11:00 AM PR Invitational 6:00 PM Alexandria Inv.

gymnastics SCHEDULE

SITE

Date 1/14 1/19

Morris Area School LPGE - M. School Frazee PR Invitational Alexandria Invite

2/2

Time

Opponent

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11:00 AM Moorhead 7:30 PM Park Rapids/ Menahga/Nevis 6:00 PM Long Prairie-Grey Eagle

American Gold Gym. Park Rapids Frazee

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Fly Girls hoping for continued success

BY BRIAN WIERIMA

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For the last five seasons, the Frazee Fly Girls Dance Team has reached the apex of qualifying for the state meet and trip No. 6 is as realistic as it comes.

The four seniors on the team will be leading the way in Elizabeth Anderson, Jena Rader, Kayla Sprouls and Caitlin Wirth.

“We have a strong team with excellent leadership in our captains and veteran dancers,” said head Dance Team coach Ta Fett. “All of our varsity dancers have a lot of experience to bring to the floor.”

Anderson is the Fly Girls’ most seasoned dancer, with five trips to the state meet, while being a member on the varsity team the last six years.

She was named to the AllTournament Jazz Team in 2011 and has been a captain for the last two years.

Rader is a four-year varsity dancer and has competed in the state meet the last two. She was named All-Conference and All-Around Best Dancer in Jazz and High Kick.

Sprouls and Wirth each have been competing on the varsity the last two seasons, while the latter was named All-Tournament High Kick in 2011.

With the strong senior leadership being a key component of the Fly Girls, Fett said the season will be determined by the full team.

“Competitive Dance is in every way a true team sports,” the Frazee coach

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1/7 1/14 1/21 2/4 2/2

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frazee gymnastics team: Row 1: Cheyanne Hart, Ashley Laine, Manager Alexis Hukriede, Jena Rader, Hailey Jutz. Row 2: Manager Kayla Quittschreiber, Kayla Sprouls, Caitlin Wirth, Kiesha Dekarske, Johanna Peterson, Jena Bellefeuille, Manager Josie Johnson. Row 3: Jaden Ketter, Taylor Reetz, Elizabeth Anderson, Jessica Hukriede, Becca Sorlien-Riewer, Jocelyn Giefer. Row 4: Hailey King, Tiffany Huwe, Samantha Byer, Kristen Gray, Laura Pihlaja said. “No one star dancer is going to lead the team to victory. It takes a total team effort to set goals to the highest level of skill and work to stay synchronized when you perform.

“These teams are really focused on that challenge.”

The Fly Girls have also found suc-

cess in the Jazz state meet, placing 10 in 2007, eighth in 2008, fifth in 2009, fourth in 2010 and fifth in 2011.

They also have been section Jazz champions the last three seasons.

Assistant coaches for the 2011-12 season include Kelsey Hoff, Theresa Rogstad, Kendal Ware and Kiala Fett.

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grade

Jena Bellefeuille

8

Jaden Ketter

8

Jocelyn Giefer

9

Hailey King

9

Johanna Peterson

9

Kiesha Dekarske

10

Cheyanne Hart

10

Hailey Jutz

10

Ashley Laine

10

Becca Sorlien-Riewer

10

Samantha Byer

11

Kristen Gray

11

Jessica Hukriede

11

Tiffany Huwe

11

Laura Pihlaja

11

Taylor Reetz

11

Elizabeth Anderson

12

Jena Rader

12

Kayla Sprouls

12

Caitlin Wirth

12

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DETROIT LAKES GYMNASTICS team: Row 1: Danielle KulkaFain, Larisa Slotten, Leah Chavez, Jordyn Peterson, Kayla Wendt, Brooke Saunders, Sarah Schumacher.

Row 2: Hannah Okeson, Katie Crawford, Abby Einerson, Natalie Hoffert, Morgan Eiter, Allison Berg, Claire Nelmark.

DL gymnastics ready to unleash young guns

BY BRIAN WIERIMA

brianw@dlnewspapers.com

With the departure of two-time state champion Amy Crawford, the Detroit Lakes gymnastics team has a big hole to fill for the 2011-12 season.

But excuse the Lakers if they are not too worried about it — and that is nothing against DL’s first-ever state champion, either.

The Lakers are once again stacked and loaded to make yet another run at eight-straight state champion Perham,

“Jess is highly motivated this season and she is looking to improve on her own state placings last year,” Zamzo said.

Stelter’s senior teammate, Natalie Hoffert, missed the entire season last year after she broke her ankle in the first meet of the year.

But a strong offseason of endless work in the gym will show she is back to where she was two years ago, where she was a state qualifier as well.

“Natalie will show everyone what they were missing last year,” Zamzo

“This group is as capable as any other one in the past to knock off Perham.”

by Steve Zamzo, head coach with highly-skilled gymnasts in every event.

“I think we will be strong in every event,” said DL head coach Steve Zamzo. “This group is as capable as any other one in the past to knock off Perham.

“That’s not saying we are taking anything lightly, because we are still the underdogs, since Perham are the eight-time champs.”

The Lakers will have both top-level experience and youth in the same lineup.

Senior Jess Stelter is a seasoned state competitor and took fifth on the bars last year. She will lead the Laker contingent as an all-around performer.

said.

There shouldn’t be an event in which the Lakers are not deep or strong, but if there was one, it would be the floor.

But there will be improvement by the younger Lakers who had to fill in for injured teammates last season.

Eighth grader Jordyn Peterson stormed onto the scene during the 2010-11 scene and looks to be even better in her second year of varsity as an all-around performer.

Freshman Allison Berg returns after a strong year in vault, as well as the three other events.

Freshman Katie Crawford adds valuable depth as an all-around gymnast, while seventh grader Thia Olds

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comes in with a strong bar routine.

Another seventh grader, Leah Chavez, comes in with potential of being an immediate contributor as well.

The depth just keeps going with freshmen Morgan Eiter and Hannah Okeson as point-scorers, with the former having a solid season last year on beam.

There will be plenty of competition just in practice to form the starting five for each meet.

“We will have a consistent five starting, but it’s still early and they will have to earn those spots,” Zamzo said. “We will be going with our best five in each meet.”

The big white elephant in the room, of course, is trying to unseat Perham as the Section 8-1A champions.

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GYMNASTICS SCHEDULE Date

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3

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10:00

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The Lakers will have plenty of opportunities to see how they measure up against the Yellowjackets, starting with the season-opener in Perham for the Jackie Mann Invite.

The two teams will also see each other five more times, including the Mid-State, Section True Team and Section 8-1A meets.

“The key will be to be consistent, they’ll need to be solid in each routine and know their routine well,” Zamzo said.

The Lakers will have three home meets this season, including Dec. 16 against Park Rapids, Jan. 20 versus Perham and Feb. 4, with Bemidji.

“We strengthened our schedule some, so we can see more state-caliber competition,” Zamzo said. “That will make us a better team.”

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GRADE

Abby Einerson

11

Allison Berg Brooke Saunders Danielle Kulka Fain Hannah Brady Hannah Okeson Jessica Stelter Jordyn Peterson Katie Crawford Kayla Wendt Larisa Slotten Leah Chavez Madeline Hoffert Mathia Olds Morgan Eiter Natalie Hoffert Olivia Mann

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DETROIT LAKES boys basketball team: Row 1: Nick Groth, Nate Bausman, Jake Hoganson, Rick Hutchinson, Kirk McLeod, Michael Herzog, Austin Eiter. Row 2: Aaron Marsh, Kyle Singer, Derek Long, Joe Mollberg, Ethan VanOffelen, Brian Labat, Luke Morgan.

Lakers ready to make another run

DL senior trio to lead a talent-laden boys’ cager squad

BY BRIAN WIERIMA

brianw@dlnewspapers.com

The 2010-11 season was nearly a historical one for the Detroit Lakes boys’ basketball team, as they came up just one game short of earning the Lakers’ first berth in the Class 3A state playoffs in the modern age.

But unfortunately for the Lakers, St. Cloud Apollo proved to be too fast

ing scorer in senior swingman Joe Mollberg returns with his 449 points, 178 rebounds and 72 assists.

Also back is senior post Brian Labat, who will fill some of the need offensively, while maintaining his strength in rebounding with 200 from last season.

Senior guard Rick Hutchinson and junior Kirk McLeod also return with plenty of seasoning to make the Lakers

“Losing Josh is one big spot we will need to fill... We have several players fighting for that spot, but everyone will have to chip in to fill his shoes.”

by Robb Flint, head coach and too big, as they ended one of DL’s best seasons in decades with a record of 21-8.

That doesn’t mean all is lost, as four of the six main contributors are back for the Lakers this season — despite losing a big piece from last year’s team in Josh Stalberger.

“Losing Josh is one big spot we will need to fill,” said DL head coach Robb Flint. “We have several players fighting for that spot, but everyone will have to chip in to fill his shoes.”

Stalberger was the team’s secondleading scorer with 427 points, while being one of the team’s leading rebounders with 172.

DL also lose two of their big contributors in the backcourt in point guard Connor Hedstrom and Connor McLeod.

But the cupboard certainly isn’t bare for 2011-12, as the Laker’s lead-

formidable once again in the backcourt.

“We will be able to score points, I’m pretty confident in that,” Flint said.

“The question is if we can play defense like we did last year. We are hoping our defense leads to more offense.”

Mollberg and Labat will each be match-up nightmares for opposing defenses, with both possessing strong inside-outside talents offensively.

“Joe is very hard to guard because he is such an inside/outside threat and he can run as the three or four guy, depending on matchups,” Flint said. “Brian is such a strong and athletic player and he rebounds so well.

He also has been working on his jump shots, so he can be a perimeter shooter and hit his 15-footers.”

Hutchinson brings back his deadly aim from beyond the three-point arc, after shooting 42-percent from that

range last season.

Flint wants Hutchinson to become a little more aggressive with his shooting, as well, and take more shots.

“Rick and Kirk (McLeod) do compliment each other well in the backcourt,” Flint said. “Rick also should have some more shots with Joe and Brian each seeing a lot of defensive attention.”

Flint added Kirk McLeod returns as DL’s best defensive player and he will draw the duty of guarding the other team’s best guard threat.

“He’ll be up for the challenge,” the DL coach included.

Depth is still not settled, as a bevy of players are vying for playing time.

Those include seniors Tyler Baukol, Nate Bausman, Kyle Singer and Luke Morgan playing the inside positions.

“Nate Bausman is coming off a shoulder injury and he provides us with good, physical play,” Flint said.

“Kyle Singer has good length and can jump well and (junior) Aaron Marsh will be a five-man post player.”

Senior Jake Hoganson will also

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provide strong work ethic in the backcourt to spell Hutchinson or McLeod.

Others who will see time on the floor include Derek Long and Shawn Noonan.

“We have many younger players also who can play their way onto the floor, as well,” Flint added.

The Lakers will see a new section look, with St. Cloud Apollo, Bemidji and Rocori out, with Thief River Falls in, along with the usual teams of Little Falls, Sartell and Fergus Falls.

“There will be no head over heels favorite in the section and we hope to be right in there,” Flint added.

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DETROIT LAKES girls basketball team: Marissa Bridgeman, Courtney Hedstrom, Matty Tschider, Trisa Hutchinson, Courtney Gray, Brooke Olson, Shay Nielsen, Kayli Muckenhirn, Makenzie Gedrose, Brooklyn Thompson, Megan Lindquist, Karli Kerzman.

Experience and talent makes DL better

BY BRIAN WIERIMA

brianw@dlnewspapers.com

There are a bevy of varsity minutes logged on the feet of the four Detroit Lakes seniors on the Laker girls’ basketball team, which ultimately has created some higher expectations in the last several years.

The Laker quad of Kayli Muckenhirn, Courtney Hedstrom, Courtney Gray and Makensie Gedrose will be a strong core for the Lakers, as they head into the 2011-12 season.

“We have a nice nucleus back, with our four seniors being the key,” said

turning as last year’s team leader with 306 points.

Gray was the third-highest scorer with 184 points, while point guard Hedstrom was fourth at 178.

Muckenhirn and Gray give the Lakers a dual threat capability, with both being able to score from the inside and outside, thus creating some good mismatches for opposing defenses.

“Muckenhirn can score from the inside and outside and she has been one of our leading scorers the last two seasons,” Hoganson said. “Courtney (Gray) has been working hard in the offseason to improve her perimeter

“We have a nice nucleus back, with our four seniors being the key...

Our expectations are quite high because of our experience returning”

by Mike Hoganson, head coach DL head coach Mike Hoganson. “Our expectations are quite high because of our experience returning.”

But the Lakers will also have to rely on some of the upcoming talent in the underclassmen, because DL lost a slew of rebounds which were recorded by last year’s senior class.

Those younger players who will be counted on in filling in the board numbers include junior Trisa Hutchinson and sophomore Shay Neilsen.

“Trisa Hutchinson is a player who never gets outworked, and Shay provides our post position with good size and strength, which we haven’t had there in a while.

“Both will be battling on the boards for rebounds.”

But in the end, the team’s success will depend on the four seniors.

The Lakers do retain the majority of their scoring, with Muckenhirn re-

game and she will be used as a wing and post.

“She has proven she can shoot from the outside and has improved her ball handling to drive to the bucket.”

Hedstrom also took some leaps as DL’s court general last year, adding a potent three-point shot, in which she sunk a team-high 44 last year.

“Courtney is a two-year starter at point guard and that is invaluable experience at that position,” Hoganson noted. “She isn’t afraid to take the big shot, as she proved last year against Little Falls (in the playoffs).

“The point guard position is also all about making good decisions.”

Gedrose carved out her role last season as the team’s most relentless defender. She will reclaim that role, since she will be guarding the other team’s best scorer on a nightly basis.

“Makensie just goes and goes and

she will be one of our best defensive players again this season,” Hoganson said.

The front court additions of Hutchinson — who saw plenty of varsity time last season with 94 points and 112 rebounds — and Nielsen will also be key during the very rugged schedule DL will have to play this season.

“Trisa has worked very hard on her rebounding and she also can score from the inside,” the DL coach said.

“Her perimeter defense also has really improved.”

Junior post Karli Kerzman returns after missing a season with a knee injury. She will be back at 100 percent and has already shown plenty of improvement in the preseason, Hoganson said.

The Lakers will also need to look to their bench for depth, since they are looking for an up-tempo game where they will be running the floor as well as implementing a full-court press at times.

Juniors Marissa Bridgeman, Megan Lindquist and Brooklyn Thompson will each see valuable minutes, while sophomores Brooke Olson and Matty Tschider will also contribute.

One aspect which will be challenging is the schedule the Lakers will playing, especially in the front half of the season.

They open against DilworthGlyndon-Felton at home Nov. 26, while

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Section 8-3A contenders Thief River Falls, Alexandria and Fergus Falls are also upcoming in the front part of the season.

“It’s a brutal schedule, so mental toughness will be key because there will be many close games,” Hoganson said. “The Mid-State Conference will also be tough, so there are no cream puffs on the schedule.”

Tim Swenson returns as the assistant coach, and will also be the team’s defense specialist, while Barb Oistad will be the B-team coach.

New addition Jossey Bergan will also be an assistant and will provide the Laker guards will great experience, as she was a two-year starter in the University of North Dakota women’s basketball squad’s back court.

girls BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Date

Site

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26

HOME DGF

Opponent

7:30

TUESDAY, NOVERMBER 29

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7:15

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HOME THIEF RIVER FALLS

7:30

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2

AWAY

7:30

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6

HOME PEQUOT LAKES

7:30

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10

HOME MOORHEAD

3:00

TUESDAY, DECMEMBER 13

HOME WADENA

7:30

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17

HOME FERGUS

3:00

TUESDAY, JANUARY 3

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7:45

THURSDAY, JANUARY 5

HOME BEMIDJI

7:30

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10

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7:30

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13

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7:15

TUESDAY, JANUARY 17

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7:30

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21

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7:30

TUESDAY, JANUARY 24

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7:30

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27

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PEQUOT LAKES

7:15

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31

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7:30

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7:30

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10

HOME PARK RAPIDS

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14

HOME STAPLES

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16

HOME ALEXANDRIA

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23

HOME HAWLEY

7:30

CROSBY – IRONTON ALEXANDRIA

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DETROIT LAKES girls hockey team: Row 1: Tarissa Wheeler, Ronda Larsen, Heidi Nelson, Veronica Badurek, Veronica Roy, Sydney Haman, Chandra Johnson, Callie Johnson. Row 2: Hailey Sonstegard, Annikka Anderson, Lexi Fritz, Emily Seebold, Molly Hill, Brianna Seebold, Emily Raboin, Emily Payne.

Building Laker team looking to peak

BY BRIAN WIERIMA

brianw@dlnewspapers.com

The build has been gradual through the last few seasons for the Detroit Lakes girls’ hockey team, but the 201112 season could be the one in which the payoff can occur.

The Lakers do return a host of experience, but not just that, talented experience.

There also will be a new head coach taking the reins in former Laker hockey great Gretchen Norby, who will supply a fresh, new outlook after taking over for Dan Maloney, who helped build up the DL girls’ program from the ground level up.

“I’ve already seen the experience they bring and the intensity they have shown thus far in practice,” Norby said. “One key is they will need to play with confidence.”

Putting the puck in the net shouldn’t be as a big a problem as it’s been in the past, with 2010 All-State Honorable Mentioned Brianna Seebold back in the mix.

The senior forward collected 53 points in the 2010-11 season, which included 32 goals and 21 assists.

The first line will have a bit of a change, with junior Callie Johnson moving from forward back to defense, while Seebold will skate with junior Emily Payne and first-year eighth grad player Hailey Sonstegard.

Johnson will provide the Laker defense with quick skates and also add some scoring punch from the back-

end.

“Callie’s style of play allows us to put her in any position and she will play well,” Norby said. “Playing defense will aid her to be able to see more of the ice and she will also give us some offense from her defensive position.”

Payne returns with good varsity experience, as well, along with speed and a hard-nose style of play.

Norby wants her second line to be her “grinder” line, so she brought freshman Emily Seebold up from her defensive position to a forward spot.

Sophomore Sydney Haman will also provide an offensive spark.

“I expect the second line to score goals,” Norby included.

The third line is still up in the air, but Norby will be counting on the group not to be scored upon and add a goal here and there.

“You need three lines to have the ability to score,” the DL coach added.

With the addition of Johnson, the defensive unit will be a strength of the team.

Senior Emily Raboin returns with plenty of experience, along with senior Heidi Nelson.

“Emily is a strong, solid defensive player and she can also bring an offensive spark,” Norby said. “In the past, the defense hasn’t been our strongest suit, but we are looking to change that.”

Jeff Norby, Gretchen’s father, will be the defensive coach and in charge for the unit’s improvement.

The goaltender position will be a

fluid one for the early portion of the season, but it will be the focus of the season.

“This year, we will be building our team around the goalie,” Norby stated.

Junior Veronica Roy and freshman Veronica Badurek each have seen good ice time between the pipes, as Norby is looking for one of them to take a hold of the job sometime this season.

“Those two are providing healthy competition with each other,” Norby said. “I challenge them daily and they are showing me what they have. I’ve seen the experience they bring and the intensity both have brought to practice.”

The expectations are higher this season, as well, with the experience

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“The girls’ goals were not to get shutout, ever, and try for some shutouts on the other team,” Norby said. “The key to every game is we can’t start flat and dig ourselves a hole.”

girls hockey SCHEDULE Date

Site

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11

HOME FERGUS FALLS

Opponent

7:30

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15

HOME MORRIS

7:00

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17

HOME ALEXANDRIA

7:30

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22

HOME EGF

7:00

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26

AWAY

FARGO NORTH

6:30

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29

AWAY

PARK RAPIDS

7:30

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2

HOME INTERNATNL FALLS

7:30

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3

HOME INTERNATNL FALLS

1:00

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6

HOME WDC

7:00

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8

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TRF

7:30

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13

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Randa Larsen Chandra Johnson Emily Raboin Alexis Fritz Hailey Sonstegard Annikka Anderson Ashley Friesen Heidi Nelson Emily Payne Sydney Haman Brianna Seebold Molly Hill Tarissa Wheeler Callie Johnson Emily Seebold Veronica Roy

F D D D F F F D F F F F F D F G

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27

HOME BEMIDJI

3:00

TUESDAY, JANUARY 3

AWAY

FARGO SOUTH

7:30

THURSDAY, JANUARY 5

HOME PEQUOT LAKES

7:30

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7

AWAY

ALEXANDRIA

7:00

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12

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WDC

5:00

SATURDAY, JANUARY 14

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FERGUS FALLS

3:00

TUESDAY, JANUARY 17

HOME CROOKSTON

5:30

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19

AWAY

7:30

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20

HOME TRF

7:30

TUESDAY, JANUARY 24

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MORRIS

7:00

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26

AWAY

PEQUOT LAKES

7:00

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28

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1:00

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4

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4:30

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DETROIT LAKES Boys hockey team: Row 1: Braedon Householder, Wilson Lysford, MacKenzie Steele, Ben Thompson, Garret Hill, Jacob Fritz, Nate Friesen, Michael Herrmann, Brady Wilberg, Dylan Bremseth. Row 2: Brennon Benscoter, Nick LeTourneau, Derick Brehm, Conner Collins, Austin Rusness, Ethan Brekke, Alex Mason, Kyle Herrmann, Taylor Magnuson, Casey Paskey, Isaac Fondrick, Sam Velde.

Laker icemen to have lots of new faces

BY BRIAN WIERIMA

brianw@dlnewspapers.com

There will be plenty of new faces in new places as the Detroit Lakes boys’ hockey team is looking to start a rebuilding process with some skilled and talented youthful players.

The scoring for the Lakers may have taken a hit with the loss of All-State Honorable Mentioned Nate Baker’s 46 goals and 30 assists.

But there will be a pretty solid filler for DL’s scoring attack in the form of senior forward and 2010-11 All-State Honorable Mentioned Alex Mason, who notched 18 goals and 41 assists last season.

Mason isn’t your ordinary highscoring forward. Even though he does possess some fast, quick moves, his strength is, well, his strength.

“We are fully expecting great things from Alex,” said DL head coach Chris Denardo. “He has added more muscle and is up around the 220-pound area.

“He is a lot different than some of our leading scorers here the last few seasons, but defensemen will figure out they will not be able to stop him because he is so big and strong.”

Joining Mason on the first line will be juniors Austin Rusness (five goals, six assists) and Connor Collins.

“We’ll have a physical first line who will be able to score,” Denardo said.

“Overall, this team will be much more grittier, because they will have to work a lot harder to put the goals up like we

are used to doing.”

From there, the lines will be up in the air with an assortment of new, fresh players filling the ranks.

Junior forward Taylor Magnuson will center one of the two other lines, with junior Kyle Herrmann along as a forward.

Senior Nick LeTourneau will center the other line, with forwards such as junior Casey Paskey, sophomores Jacob Fritz, Wilson Lysford and seniors Brennon Benscoter, Brady Wilberg and Sam Velde seeing time as scoring threats.

“Early on, we’ll probably be running just two lines, especially in the third period, while having the fourth and fifth lines flip-flopping each game,” Denardo said. “We just have a multitude of guys who will be filtering in and out of the lineup.”

Defensively, the Lakers will be anchored by seniors Ethan Brekke and Derick Brehm, along with junior Isaac Fondrick and sophomores Mike Herrmann and Dylan Bremseth.

“Ethan Brekke is a very strong and physical defenseman, who is also offensive (nine goals, 22 assists),” Denardo said. “We have a lot of youth also who will see some time on defense.”

Much like the rest of the team, the goalie position will be filled by a young player in freshman Mackenzie Steele, who had a strong season last year for the Bantams.

Steele is a smallish goalie, who will learn on the job this season, the DL

coach said.

“Fundamentally, Mac is sound,” Denardo said. “He takes good angles, too. But he will have to play big and eliminate space in net, since he is a smaller goalie.

“One thing he does understand is there is no pressure on him, he has nothing to prove to his team or to me.

Development is the biggest key for him this season.”

Senior Garret Hill will be Steele’s backup, as well.

As is per the usual for every season, Denardo expects to be a contender for the Mid-State Conference title.

From there, it will be how the team

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develops, since the Lakers have been moved back to the mighty Section 8-1A, where teams such as Warroad, Thief River Falls and East Grand Forks reside.

“I’m glad to be back in Section 8-1A, because if you make it out of there, you are a contender in the state,” Denardo said.

boys hockey SCHEDULE Date

Site

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25

HOME T.GIVING TOURNEY

Opponent

7:30

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26

HOME T.GIVING TOURNEY

7:30

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29

HOME FERGUS FALLS

7:30

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1

AWAY

PEQUOT LAKES

7:30

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8

AWAY

PRAIRIE CENTER

7:30

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13

AWAY

PARK RAPIDS

7:30

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16

HOME DULUTH MARSHALL

7:30

MONDAY, DECEMBER 27

AWAY

GRANITE CITY CLSC

TBD

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28

AWAY

GRANITE CITY CLSC

TBD

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29

AWAY

GRANITE CITY CLSC

TBD

THURSDAY, JANUARY 5

AWAY

WADENA / DC

7:00

FRIDAY, JANUARY 6

HOME FARGO NORTH

7:30

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10

HOME WAHPETON/BRECK

7:30

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13

AWAY

LITTLE FALLS

7:30

TUESDAY, JANUARY 17

HOME CROOKSON

7:30

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20

AWAY

VIRGINIA

7:00

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21

AWAY

INTERNTNL FALLS

1:00

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27

HOME PRAIRIE CENTER

7:30

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28

HOME FARGO DAVIES

7:30

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31

AWAY

7:00

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2

HOME WDC

7:00

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4

AWAY

KITSON CENTRAL

4:00

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10

AWAY

BAGLEY

7:00

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11

HOME PEQUOT LAKES

3:00

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14

HOME PARK RAPIDS

7:30

RED LAKE FALLS

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December 11, 2011

Hemsted to lead young DL Dance Team Ramsey takes over as Laker head dance coach

BY BRIAN WIERIMA

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There will be plenty of youthful bounce in the Detroit Lakes Dance Team’s season, with only seven of 14 varsity dancers returning with experience.

But experience is still present, as the Lakers do have a strong leader returning in their lone senior Rikki Hemsted, who will be the driving force behind the 2011-12 season.

“Some of our young girls are excellent technical dancers and huge assets to the team. Our goal is always to get to state, but right now the goal each week is to be better than the week before”

by Britton Ramsey head coach

DETROIT LAKES dance team: Row 1: Hanna Vogt, Rikki Hemstad, Karissa Berg, Ginger Fisher. Row 2: Tatum Doppler, Katelyn Johnson, Greta Fritz, Kassie DuChene. Row 3: Kayley Jackson, Megan Lysford, Grace Lindquist, Morgan Johnston, Ally Rousu, Arika Johnson. and huge assets to the team. Our goal is always to get to state, but right now the goal each week is to be better than the week before.”

The Lakers will not see any of their section opponents until January, so there will be time to be in full swing by then.

DL will host a seven-team invite, Friday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. inside the Ralph Anderson Gym. The team is also hosting a youth

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Site

Opponent

time

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3

AWAY

FARGO NORTH

11:00

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10

AWAY

FERGUS FALLS

11:00

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16

HOME DL INVITE

7:00

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17

AWAY

BEMIDJI

11:00

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7

AWAY

ALEXANDRIA

1:00

SATURDAY, JANUARY 14

AWAY

ROCORI

9:00

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21

AWAY

PELICAN RAPIDS

12:30

MONDAY, JANUARY 23

HOME DANCE SHOW

7:30

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4

AWAY

TBD

SECTIONS AT SARTELL

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“Rikki is vital to our team’s success,” said first-year head coach Britton Ramsey. “She is a skilled dancer with a strong drive to be successful and has taken many of the younger girls under her wing to show them the ropes.”

Other dancers returning with section experience include juniors Arika Johnson, Kaylee Jackson and sophomore Grace Lindquist.

The youthful look will come from the six rookie eighth graders, who will be looked upon to contribute, as well.

“The biggest difference between this year’s team and last is experience,” Ramsey said. “Most of the girls on last year’s team had been to state before and knew what they were after, while this year, half of our team has never competed at sections before.

“The intensity of a varsity level sport is all new to them.”

But with the ceiling being high, the Lakers will be working on to progress through the season.

Already, the fundamentals are being hit on and learned by the younger dancers, Ramsey said.

“I’m starting to see the girls make corrections and connect the dots,” the DL coach said. “Some of our young girls are excellent technical dancers

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Now is time to shine for Laker swimmers This is the season team has been building for

BY BRIAN WIERIMA

brianw@dlnewspapers.com

It’s the season in which has been anticipated for the last five years and it’s finally here for the Detroit Lakes boys’ swimming and diving team.

The potential of the 2011-12 Lakers is as high as it ever has been and that’s saying something after last year’s finish, which ended with DL’s Jon Melgaard winning the school’s firstever state diving championship.

Although those are some big expectations to fill, these Lakers have been working up to this season to have their breakout party.

“This is my sixth year as head coach and the last five years we have been working towards this year,” said DL head coach Rian Heimark. “We’ve been working on the numbers going out, as well as the talent and the kids’ desire.

“It used to be that we went out to have fun, but that has changed to, ‘Let’s go out and win.’”

That shift in attitude is the result of having 33 swimmers and divers out, which breaks last year’s record of 31. But it isn’t just about numbers, it’s about the skill and talent the team brings into the season.

The Lakers will have some solid top-heavy talent in two-time state runner-up senior Quillan Oak and senior Brandon Olson, who finished fifth in state in the 500-yard freestyle.

Junior Carter Krengel is coming off

DETROIT LAKES swim team: Row 1: Carter Krengel, Brandon Olson, Quillan Oak, Cody Johnson, Charles Swakariabo, Ethan McCullough, Quinn Bakken, Devin Lange. Row 2: Jared Olson, Tristan K. Johnson, Andrew Holzgrove, Ricky Borah, Aaron Johnson, Brady Labine, Spencer Heimark, Ryan Wendt. Row 3: Austin Nelson, Austin McCullough, Michael Richter, Travis King, Jacob Kempenich, Danny Arndt, Steven Labine, Tristan E. Johnson. Row 4: Mike Okeson, Christian Tigges, Isaac Clem, Mark Shipman, Jordan George, Jacob Anderson, Diego Erickson, DJ Cahlin, Zane Freeman. pool, the challenge of finding who will compete in what event has increased for Heimark.

“There will be an issue of finding a place to put everyone, but that is a good problem to have,” Heimark said.

“It creates competition in practice and it pushes each swimmer. A lot of good things can come of that.”

“It used to be that we went out to have fun, but that has changed to, ‘Let’s go out and win.’”

by Rian Heimark, head coach one of his best offseasons, after working with Oak throughout the summer and fall, while seniors Mike Okeson, Travis King and junior Cody Johnson are all back with state experience in relays and a hunger to make this one of DL’s best campaigns as a team.

“Everyone knows they have a big job in front them, but they also know they can do it,” Heimark said.

The mid-level depth is there, as well, with juniors Christian Tigges, Hunter Scheleske, sophomores Isaac Clem and Austin Nelson all returning with plenty of yards put in the competitive pool last year.

One area the Lakers will be thin in was their strength last year — diving.

Gone is state champion Melgaard and state qualifier Justin George. The void they leave will be filled by a good number of young, but inexperienced, divers.

But with that many swimmers in the

For Oak, he knows he will be competing on the state’s highest level, it just comes down on cashing in on his final year of high school competition.

Twice, Oak has finished second in state in the 100-breaststroke, while take third in the individual medley last year. An unfortunate goggle mishap eliminated his hopes in the breaststroke last year, but that has driven up his motivation for his senior season.

“Like he said at the pool the other day, he has a chip on his shoulder and he wants to take it off,” Heimark said.

“He is stronger than he has ever been and everything is lined up for Quillan this year.”

Olson is also coming off a broken foot which was incurred during the fall, but he should be at full strength sometime this season for another run in the 500 freestyle, Heimark mentioned.

Relays also will be a strength and Heimark’s goal is to qualify all three in state.

“I can now play around with the relays because we have so many good swimmers and I can be creative with the lineup,” the DL coach said.

As for Krengel, both are vying to qualify for state in four events, something which the potential has gone up after working hard in the offseason.

“Carter has come a long way and his technique has grown stronger,” Heimark said.

The team goals have also increased and the Lakers are aiming on beating Fergus Falls this season, something they have not done since Heimark has coached.

“That would be big for the boys,

swim team SCHEDULE Date

Site

Opponent

time

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10

AWAY

FF INVITE

11:00

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13

HOME FF-MHD

6:00

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16

HOME TRF

6:00

TUESDAY, JANUARY 3

AWAY

6:00

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7

HOME DL INVITE

12:00

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10

AWAY

MORRIS

6:00

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13

AWAY

BEMIDJI INVITE

TUESDAY, JANUARY 17

HOME PARK RAPIDS-DUAL

6:00

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21

AWAY

TRUE TEAM

TBD

TUESDAY, JANUARY 24

AWAY

BEMIDJI

6:00

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26

HOME PERHAM

6:00

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31

HOME FARGO SOUTH

6:00

MOORHEAD

PARK RAPIDS INVITE

5:00

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4

AWAY

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6

HOME MORRIS

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10

AWAY

MID-STATE AT P. RAPIDS

6:00

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16

AWAY

TRF

5:30

FEBRUARY 24-25

TBD

SECTIONS @ WILLMAR

TBD

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since Fergus Falls was the one team we didn’t beat last year,” he said.

The Lakers will also look to make another trip to the State True Team meet, where they earned the bid in 2010-11 as a wildcard team.

The Lakers will have seven home meets this season inside the BTD Aquatics Center.

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Andrew Holzgrove Austin McCullough Austin Nelson Bradley Cahlin Brady Labine Brandon Olson Caleb Howard Carter Krengel Charles Wakanabo Christian Tigges Cody Johnson Danny Arndt Devin Lange Ethan McCullough Hunter Scheleske Isaac Clem Jacob Anderson Jacob Kempenich Jared Olson Jordan George Mark Shipman Michael Richter Mike Okeson Quillian Oak Quinn Bakken Ricky Borash Ryan Wendt Spencer Heimark Steven Labine Tristan E Johnson Tristan K Johnson Zane Freeman

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DETROIT LAKES nordic ski team: Row 1: Lindsey Baker, Haley Groth, Sarah Schumacher, Chinatta Rueangkaeo, Mason VanGerpen, Trever Gannon, Paul Stewart. Row 2: Jill Feuillerat, Miranda Olson, Zach Foltz, Beret Ramstad Skoyles, Jena Jasken, AddieKay Johnson, Bridget Bergen, Kristen Goodspeed, Bryant Windels, Micah Rintamaki. Row 3: Austin Clem, Anthony Meyer, Montana Johnson, Jack Harris, Veronica Haverkamp, Matthias Gross, Morgan Nodsle, Siri Vulpius, Jordan Ryan, Mason Sampson, Reid Lakin, Austin Askelson, Bret Berger.

Nordic skiers growing into successful teams Richards and Ramstad-Skoyles return as state skiers

BY BRIAN WIERIMA

brianw@dlnewspapers.com

Plenty of growth has been had by the Detroit Lakes boys’ and girls’ Nordic ski teams over the years and it will be on full display during the 2010-11 season.

The Lakers return two multiple state qualifiers in senior Jake Richards and sophomore Berit Ramstad-Skoyles, while bringing back a slew of experience.

“We are an older team with experience and we will be getting some valuable leadership from our seniors,” said DL head coach Dan Josephson.

The Laker boys will be led by Richards, along with senior teammates

mance, which was a little less than he was hoping for,” Josephson said. “His goals are high and they should be, because he has put in the time and effort during the offseason.”

With experience returning in Johnson, Harris and Sinclair, the Lakers are pretty deep.

“It’s nice seeing how they are pushing each other already in practice,” the DL coach stated. “They want to do better in each meet and progress each week.”

Ramstad-Skoyles is coming off her second-straight state appearance and will have some solid teammates behind her in seniors Morgan Nodsle, Celeste Koppe, juniors Miranda Olson, Jill

“We are an older team with experience and we will be getting some valuable leadership from our seniors”

by Dan Josephson, head coach Jack Harris and Stephen Sinclair.

Junior Montana Johnson also returns with a bevy of experience, as well.

For Richards, he will be defending his two-time Section 8-1A championship crown, while trying to improve on his state performance from a year ago.

“Jake is coming off a state perfor-

Feuillerat and Veronica Haverkamp.

“Moving up in the ranks is something Berit is working towards,” Josephson said. “She is looking on taking on the responsibility of being an older skier.

“I see the team finishing in the top half of each meet after seeing the dedication and hard work they have been

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putting in.”

The section has gotten more rugged, with the addition of St. Cloud Tech, St. Cloud Apollo and Sauk Rapids.

When the snow does fly and accumulate, the Lakers will start their schedule. They do have a meet scheduled for Saturday in Grand Rapids and Saturday, Dec. 17, in Bemidji.

But the skis won’t hit the trails until the snow does.

“We need snow, that’s the most important thing now,” Josephson added.

nordic ski team SCHEDULE Date

Site

Opponent

time

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10

AWAY

GRAND RAPIDSMT. ITASCA

11:00

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17

AWAY

BEMIDJIMONTEBELLO RELAYS

10:00

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20

HOME DL INVITE

10:00

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27

AWAY

BLUEBERRY HILLS INVITE- DEER RIVER

1:00

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30

AWAY

BRAINERD ARBORETUM

1:00

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7

AWAY

MESABI EAST INVITE- GIANTS RIDGE

9:00

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10

AWAY

OTTERTAIL NORDIC INVITE- SPIDAHLS

1:00

MONDAY, JANUARY 16

AWAY

FLYER INVITECAMP RIPLEY

10:00

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21

AWAY

BEMIDJI PURSUITS

TBD

TUESDAY, JANUARY 24

AWAY

NORTHSTAR CONFERENCE- ITASCA

10:00

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8

AWAY

SECTION MEETCAMP RIPLEY

10:00

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December 11, 2011

Laker matmen still young, but seasoned DL to experience the new weight classes employed

BY BRIAN WIERIMA

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There are two factors in which has changed and remained the same for the 2011-12 Detroit Lakes wrestling team.

The first, youth, still remains the same. The Lakers return plenty of their young matmen from a year ago.

The second, experience, has increased after a season of learning on the ropes in 2010-11.

“We are still very young, since we only have three seniors on the roster,” said DL head coach Rob Ullyott. “But we should be very experienced from weights 106 through 160, but be pretty green up top.

“Our goals are to just develop and get better.”

But the biggest change of all has nothing to do with the Lakers, but instead, the weight classes.

After the National Federation of High School Association wrestling committee completed a nationwide study on weight classes, they were changed after being divided evenly in each weight division.

They added a weight class in the upper slots, with the old divisions being 160, 170 and 189. Now there will be 160, 170, 182 and 195 pound classes.

“That may make it more difficult for smaller schools to fill that extra heavier weight class, since there are fewer kids in those divisions,” Ullyott said. “But they basically just equally laid out the weight classes.”

The lower weights have also changed, with the start of matches beginning with the 106-pound class, followed by 113, 120, 126, 132 and 138. The middle classes include 145-pounds, 152, 160 and 170, with the ending being 182, 195, 220 and heavyweight.

What hasn’t changed for the Lakers, though, is the fact they will be able to start out strong with senior state entrant from last year Gabe Foltz back at 106 or 113.

Another state qualifier returns in freshman Parker Jackson, who will fill the 145 division.

“Both Parker and Gabe put in a tremendous amount of work during the

DETROIT LAKES wrestling team: Row 1: Zach Baker, Logan Twigg, Nathan Francis, Austin Soyring, Luke Payne, Gabe Foltz, Jack LaBarre, Bronson Spies. Row 2: Bryant Swiers, Luke Eggebraaten, Parker Jackson, Boyd Bradbury, Justin Reineccius, Ben Ortiz, Brandon Dahring, Austen Cook. Row 3: James Huwe, Evan Maly, Cameron Fritz, Ben Gailfus, Jason Griego, Matthew Carlson, Kyle Achterling, Jarett Nosal, Ben Dover. matches last year) and junior Austin Soyring, who wrestled in 17 matches.

Freshman 126-pounder Nate Francis was a regular on last year’s squad, while being a two-year starter and posting a 26-16 record.

Freshman Logan Twigg will also see time at 126, as well.

The experienced junior Zach Baker will be DL’s 132-pounder after he finished third in the section last season and had 39 matches. His back-up to start the season will be newcomer junior Mike Crowell.

The 138 class will have plenty of competition, with freshmen Boyd Bradbury, Bryant Swiers, sophomore Luke Eggebraaten and junior Justin Reineccius all competing for time.

Reineccius brings the most experience with 33 matches in 2010-11.

Sophomore Cody Bora will be wrestling at 145, along with Jackson, while five wrestlers will help fill the 152 slot.

They include freshman Jordon Nolan,

“We are still very young, since we only have three seniors on the roster...

But we should be very experienced from weights 106 through 160...Our goals are to just develop and get better.”

by Rob Ullyott, head coach offseason and each are looking to take the next step,” Ullyott said. “Both will be more aggressive on the mat and hopefully can close the gap of being a pretty good wrestler to being a great one.”

The top of the lineup will be deeper, as well, with freshman Tyler Bellefeuille and junior Jack Labare each filling in at 106 and 113, along with freshman Bronson Spies, who went 9-0 last year.

At 120, some seasoning was had by each of freshman Luke Payne (11

sophomores Brandon Dahring, Cole Hegg, Ben Ortiz and junior Austin Cook.

“Brandon Dahring has the most experience there with 30 varsity matches and there will be good depth 152,” Ullyott included.

Sophomore Jarett Nosal and senior Travis Kienitz each had 28 matches last season and will fill 160, along with sophomore Alex Webber.

The 170 class will be pretty young, with eighth grader Malcum Bradbury, freshman Kyle Achterling, junior

Perham transfer Matt Carlson all contending.

Junior Jason Griego will start as DL’s 182-pounder, with senior Ben Gailfus (31 matches) and junior Cameron Fritz each vying for time at 195.

Sophomore Kirby Siewert and freshman Evan Mali will each see time at 220, while eighth grader James Huwe and freshman Luke Martens each filling DL’s heavyweight division.

“Since we are pretty inexperienced and young in the higher weights, we’ll need to get the job done in the lower weights early on,” Ullyott said.

With the Section 8-2A favorites being Thief River Falls and Perham, Ullyott feels the Lakers can be a contender as a top four team.

“We are always hoping to be in the hunt in the section,” the DL coach said.

wrestling team SCHEDULE Date

Site

Opponent

time

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3

AWAY

FOSSTON INVITE

12:00

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6

AWAY

STAPLES (CI)

5:00

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8

HOME

MAHNOMEN

6:00

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16

AWAY

BIG BEAR TOURNEY CASS LAKE

11:00

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 AWAY

BIG BEAR TOURNEY CASS LAKE

11:00

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20

AWAY

CROOKSTON

7:30

TUESDAY, JANUARY 3

HOME

TRI W/PINE RIVER AND WDC

5:00

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7

AWAY

BARREL OF FUN TOURNEY - PERHAM

10:00

WRESTLING team roster name

grade

Alex Webber

10

Austen Cook

11

Austin Soyring

11

Ben Gailfus

12

Ben Ortiz

10

Boyd Bradbury

9

Brandon Dahring

10

Brice Ehnert

9

Bronson Spies

9

Bryant Swiers

9

Cameron Fritz

11

Carson Snow

7

Cody Borah

10

Cole Hegg

10

Cory Puttbrese

7

Danny Omdahl

7

Delvonte Croud

7

Dylan Skoda

8

Ethan Black

8

Evan Maly

9

Gabe Foltz

12

Jack Labarre

11

Jack Waller

7

James Huwe

8

Jarett Nosal

10

Jason Griego

11

Jordan Mackner

7

Jordan Nolan

9

Justin Reineccius

11

Kirby Siewert

10

Kyle Achterling

9

Logan Johnston

7

Logan Twigg

9

Luke Eggebraaten

10

Luke Martens

9

Luke Payne

9

Malcum Bradbury

8

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10

AWAY

PARK RAPIDS

7:30

Marcus Jaskens

7

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12

HOME

TRI VS MOORHEADDGF

5:00

Matt Carlson

11

Michael Crowell

11

TUESDAY, JANUARY 17

AWAY

ROSEAU – QUAD

5:00

Nathan Francis

9

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20

AWAY

PERHAM

6:00

Parker Jackson

9

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21

AWAY

THIEF RIVER FALLS TOURNEY

10:00

Rayne Jacobson

8

7:30

Ron Blourert

8

Sheldon Behlmer

8

Travis Kienitz

12

Trey Greer

7

Tyler Bellefeuille

9

Tyler Stalberger

10

Zach Baker

11

Zach Wolf

8

TUESDAY, JANUARY 24

HOME

FERGUS FALLS

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27

HOME

MID-STATE CONF. MEET 4:00

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2

AWAY

AT FOSSTON TRI WITH TRF

5:00

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3

AWAY

FRAZEE

7:30

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9

AWAY

UNITED BECKER-CLAY

7:30

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December 11, 2011

Experience brings higher expectations LP-A boy cagers learned in 2010-11 season

BY BRIAN WIERIMA

brianw@dlnewspapers.com

There will be less of a learning curve for the young Lake Park-Audubon boys’ basketball team, which basically passed Basketball 101 during the 201011 season.

The first couple of weeks of practice were easier and less about the basics, but more about learning the Raider’s scheme under head coach Lucas Isaacson.

“One of the things I did notice in practice that the guys are knowing what to expect and knowing what’s going on,” Isaacson said. “The experience factor is huge, they are a long ways ahead of where we were last year at this time.”

The Raiders of last year had very little varsity experience, so it was a baptism by fire type of season.

After taking those bumps in 2010-11, the Raiders will have a bit more seasoning this time around, along with some solid athleticism.

Returning will be senior guard Bryce Bartunek, who will be the outright leader, while junior Andrew Erickson will join him in the backcourt.

The athletic senior Chase Zeller will anchor the frontcourt, along with a host of guards in seniors Andrew Bailey, Wes Jaster, Zach Tougas, forward Beau Svobodny and junior forward Nate Renner.

Sophomore Isaiah Person will also see some time on the floor.

One aspect lacking in the LP-A lineup will be height, so Isaacson is hoping the teams’ athleticism and hustle will make up for that.

“We’re going to rely on running the court and not slowing down,” the LP-A coach said. “We want to pressure the ball more than we did last year and hopefully create some more easy buckets from our transition game.

“Our size is always a concern and

Lake Park-Audubon boys basketball team: Row 1: Dalton Kohler, Adrian Bailey, Bryce Bartunek, Jordan Stockert, Isaiah Pearson, Steven Wavra, Jon Olson. Row 2: Chase Zeller, Jackson Nelson, Beau Svobodny, Nate Renner, Andrew Erickson, Alex Tangen, Jeff Ward

we may struggle with the teams who have the big guys in the middle.”

Defense is also an area the Raiders will need to improve on from last season, so Isaacson is installing a more aggressive approach on that end of the floor.

“Last year, we were forced to play zone, but we should be more comfortable playing more man-to-man defense,” Isaacson added.

The Raiders will see more comparable competition this season after their move to the Pine to Prairie Conference, from the larger school Heart O’Lakes Conference.

The Pine to Prairie South half will contain Waubun, Ulen-Hitterdal, Norman County West, Norman County East and Ada-Borup.

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size,” Isaacson said. “We haven’t discussed much about out goals, but we would love to host a first-round playoff game with a better section seed.”

12/28 1/3 1/6 1/9 1/10

5:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM

boys basketball roster

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4:30 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM

1/30 2/2

7:30 PM 7:30 PM

2/6 2/9 2/13 2/21 2/23

4:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM

2/27

7:30 PM

Fosston Ulen-Hitterdal Norman County E Barnesville Fosston Ada-Borup New York Mills Norman County W Waubun Rothsay Dilworth-GF Climax/Fisher Ulen-Hitterdal Norman County E Ada-Borup Norman County W Waubun Win-E-Mac Bagley Mahnomen FertileBeltrami Frazee

No.

Pos.

name

grade

4

Alex Tangen

F

11

5 11 13 15 20 21 23 24 25 31 35 43 45

Bryce Bartunek Isaiah Pearson Andrew Erickson Wes Jaster Nate Renner Zach Tougas Steve Wavra Jon Olson Beau Svobodny Dalton Kohler Adrian Bailey Chase Zeller Jordan Stockert

G F G C F G G G F F F F C

12 10 11 11 11 12 10 10 12 10 12 12 10

Norman County E Fosston H.S. LP-Audubon New York Mills LP-Audubon Waubun H.S. Rothsay H.S. Dilworth-Glyndon-F LP-Audubon Ulen-Hitterdal LP-Audubon Ada-Borup H.S. Norman County W LP-Audubon LP-Audubon Bagley H.S. Mahnomen H.S. Fertile-Beltrami LP-Audubon

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Lake Park-Audubon Girls basketball team: Row 1: Andrea Knudsvig, Rachel Carlson, Maegan Anderson, Emily Sunram, Sarah Swenson. Row 2: Carissa Raaen, Tatum Hall, Lindsey Olson, Breann Hogie, Jennifer Hamre, Bailee Bartunek.

Lady Raiders to run-and-gun in 2011-12

BY BRIAN WIERIMA

brianw@dlnewspapers.com

First-year Lake Park-Audubon girls’ basketball coach Anthony Bryant knows plenty about hard work and a killer mentality.

After all, the new Raiders’ coach is a Captain in the Army National Guard and has served two tours in Iraq and Kosovo.

Bryant enters his first coaching job with some good weapons, as well, with a host of talent returning on the 2011-12 Raiders girls’ basketball team.

The biggest gun the Raiders will employ will be senior guard Andrea Knudsvig, who as a three-year starter has already accumulated 1,599 career points entering the season.

Knudsvig’s determination and work ethic matches Bryant’s background.

“Andi has a heart of a champion,” Bryant said. “She is fast and can handle the ball. When she is in the zone, no one can stop her.”

With senior point guard Tate Hall taking over the ball-handling duties, Knudsvig will be that more dangerous as a scorer.

“With Tate running the point, that really frees up Andi,” Bryant said.

The Raiders will also be stout in the frontcourt, with the athletic sophomore Bailee Bartunek coming back with good experience.

Bartunek was named AllConference in 2010-11, while being an athletic and long post, rebounding will be a strength with her 11

rebounds per game average last season.

“She will be key down low for us,” Bryant said.

Hall provides the Raiders with a good perimeter shot, as well.

Joining Bartunek down low will be seniors Marley McDunn and Rachel Carlson.

“Rachel is a quick player, who is a defensive maniac,” the LP-A coach said.

LP-A will also be eight to nine players deep, with sophomores Breann Hogie and Lindsey Olson each providing solid depth off the bench.

The slow-pace game the Raiders have played in past years will not be the focus this year. Instead, LP-A will be looking to run, run and run some more.

“This year, we are going to play hard man-to-man defense and we are going to try to run the floor on people,” Bryant said. “I’ve brought some training tips on how to get stronger.”

Bryant knows what this team is capable of doing, it’s just a matter of the players buying into it and keep working hard throughout the season in every game.

“This team is good enough to go out and beat a lot of teams,” Bryant said.

“But I want to convince them never to be satisfied. These girls are good and if they can go out and out-work their opponents every night, they can go somewhere.”

Bryant’s assistants will by Andy Weber and Lindsey Schultz, as well.

girls basketball roster No.

Pos.

name

grade

0

Allison Tate

C

12

0 2 2 5 11 20 20 23 30 40 42 44

Meghan Rodriguez Lindsey Olson Tate Hall Emily Sunram Rachel Carlson Jennifer Hamre Meagan Anderson Andi Knudsvig Sarah Swenson Breann Hogie Marley McDunn Bailee Bartunek

C G G F C G G G G F F C

12 10 12 11 12 10 11 12 10 10 12 10

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Opponent

SITE

11/29

7:30 PM

Barnesville

LP-Audubon

12/1 12/5

7:30 PM 7:30 PM

Frazee H.S. LP-Audubon

12/8 12/9 12/13 12/15 1/12 1/14 1/16

7:30 PM 7:30 PM 6:00 PM 7:30 PM 6:00 PM 4:00 PM 7:30 PM

1/19 1/24 1/24 1/27

7:30 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM

1/31 2/3

7:30 PM 6:00 PM

2/6 2/10 2/14 2/23 2/21 2/23

6:15 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM

Frazee DilworthGlyndon-F Mahnomen Northern Cass Fosston Ulen-Hitterdal Waubun Rothsay FertileBeltrami Climax/Fisher Ulen-Hitterdal Ulen-Hitterdal Norman County E Ada-Borup Norman County W Waubun Win-E-Mac Bagley Fosston Mahnomen FertileBeltrami

Mahnomen LP-Audubon LP-Audubon LP-Audubon Waubun H.S. Rothsay H.S. Fertile-Beltrami LP-Audubon Ulen-Hitterdal Ulen-Hitterdal LP-Audubon Ada-Borup H.S. Norman County W LP-Audubon LP-Audubon Bagley Fosston Mahnomen H.S. Fertile-Beltrami

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Lake Park-Audubon wrestling team: Row 1: Alec Korby, Matthew Hopkins, Jarrett Lange, Jimmy Kohler, Trent Rosing, Chance Lefebvre, Samuel Whitehead, Zaine Perkins, Nick Wamre, Riley Byklum. Row 2: Isaiah Ruhl, Jonah Lange, Mathew Pepper, Elijah Beaudine, Logan Gage, Wyatt Wixo, Mason Swegarden, Alex Lindsay, Mike Livdahl, Josh Anderson.

Bigger numbers add depth to UCB

BY BRIAN WIERIMA

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There will be a familiar face in a new place for the United Clay Becker wrestling team this season.

For the past five years, Brenton Newling aided Travis Nagel in rebuilding the Lake Park-Audubon wrestling program, which later formed a cooperative with Hawley to form the UCB Badgers.

After Nagel accepted a Principal job in the Ogema-Waubun Elementary School District, thus leaving the head coaching job to the next obvious choice

tribute, we should be fine,” Newling said. “I think we have a good opportunity to win an extra five or six duals.”

The Badgers do have a good, strong core returning in state qualifier senior Wyatt Wixo, along with past state qualifier Mason Swegarden.

Senior Logan Gage is also knocking on the door as a state wrestler, as is junior Matt Pepper.

But the depth has improved dramatically, with 15 out in grades seven through nine and an all-time high of eight wrestlers out from Hawley.

“If you are going to build up a program, you have to start with the

“I think we have a good opportunity to win an extra five or six duals... If you are going to build up a program, you have to start with the younger kids”

by Brenton Newling, head coach — Newling.

The new head coach has already raised some expectations after a 2-11 dual record last year, which is keyed by an influx of a higher number of kids out for wrestling.

“In the past years, we were having around five to six forfeits, but with a lot of younger kids out and if they can con-

younger kids,” Newling said.

Wixo returns as the No. 8 ranked at 145 in Class 2A and will look to continue his success from last year, where he qualified for the state meet.

Swegarden suffered a “heartbreaker” in the section meet last year, just missing out on a state berth. He will potentially bump up to 126 pounds from 119,

while Wixo will bounce from 145 to 152.

Gage has also been on the path of improvement and he will anchor down at 132, while Pepper will wrestle at 220.

“We’ll be pretty strong from 126 to 195,” Newling said.

Those youngsters who will be looked upon to contribute will start at 106 with eighth grader Jarrett Lange kicking things off.

“He’s tough and has shown a lot of improvement,” Newling added. “(At 113) Nick Wamre had a strong offseason and looks improved.”

Eighth grader Jonah Lange has put in his time during the offseason and will wrestle at 145, while junior Alex Lindsay has the inside track at 170.

wrestling roster No.

grade

name

106

Jarrett Lange

8

106 113 118 126 132 138 145 152 160 174 186 220

Samuel Whithead Nick Wamre Mike Livdahl Mason Swegarden Gage, Logan Chance Lefebvre Jonah Lange Wyatt Wixo Elijah Beaudine Alex Lindsay Hunter Walz Mathew Pepper

9 9 12 10 12 8 8 12 12 11 8 11

285 285

Jordan Lange Mike Hamre

12 12

The Badgers will once again compete in Section 8-2A, where the favorites will be Perham and Thief River Falls, with Detroit Lakes and Fergus Falls also being possible contenders.

But the Badgers will continue to build on what has been worked on the last several years, now with Newling heading the way.

wrestling SCHEDULE Date

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12/13

6:00 PM

12/15

7:00 PM

12/16 12/17 1/5 1/5 1/5 1/10 1/20 1/20 1/20 1/20 1/20 1/20 1/28 2/2 2/9 2/9 2/9

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SITE

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LP-Audubon

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