2017 osage spring sports

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2017

2017 SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW Covering the schools of Osage, Riceville and St. Ansgar

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New event, new order — no problem for track team JIM CROSS

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‌OSAGE — With 36 members, the Osage High School boys track team is ready for the upcoming season.

Scott Hoppel in his 15th year as boys coach said he was very excited about this upcoming year, especially with the number of members.

Returning athletes, who lettered, include seniors, Skyler Buss, Kraig Heckstein, Nick Hoppel, Ben Huftalin and Garrett Maakestad; juniors, Dylan Aschenbrenner, Nathan Bushbaum, Justin Marcy, Jonah Roney, Chris Schneider, Lucas Schwamman, Thurston Taets and Hunter Wagner; and sophomores, Brett Bobinet, Hayden Meek, Josiah Meier, Charles Rogers, Brody Roll, Wesley Smith and Alex Swenson.

Joining these lettermen are freshmen, Ryan Adams, Gage Belz, Elijah Bluhm, Johan Bluhm, Isaac Brumm, Mitchell Christensen, Chase Halbach, Thor Maakestad, Rafe Miller, Mason O’Malley, Matt Olson, Jarett Scharper, Nic Shoars, Caled Sledd, Noah Sletten and Conner Smith.

Last year, the Green Devils saw Schwamman qualify for the state track meet in the high jump, along with Taets and Huftalin in the Distance Medley Relay.

“With a new event this year, 800 medley relay, and a new order of events, there will be some strategy involved,” Hoppel said.

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The Osage High School Boys Track Team (first row, from left) Jonah Bluhm, Jarett Scharper, Caleb Sledd, Jonah Roney, Chase Halbach, Thurston Taets and Nic Shoars. (second row) Thor Maakestad, Gage Belz, Matt Olson, Mason O’Malley, Isaac Brumm, Hunter Wagner, Justin Marcy, and Charles Rogers. (third row) Skyler Buss, Nick Hoppel, Ben Huftalin, Brody Roll, Garrett Maakestad, Christopher Schneider, Alex Swenson, Ryan Adams, and Josiah Meier. (fourth row) Conner Smith, Elijah Bluhm, Rafe Miller, Noah Sletten, Hayden Meek, Kraig Heckstein, Lucas Schwamman, Brett Bobinet, Wesley Smith and Mitchell Christensen. (Not pictured—Dylan Aschenbrenner and Nathan Bushbaum) He added he sees St. Ansgar and Central Springs as the top teams in the Top of Iowa Conference-East Division.

“They will be strong this year,” Hoppel said. “Both teams have depth and will be good in the sprints.”

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The Osage High School Girls Track Team (front row, from left) Megan Mooberry, Lindsay Hemann, Brianna Barker, Taylor Spitz and Emily Ross. (middle row) Madi Adams, Gabby Schwarting, Halle Huebsch, Mia Knudsen, Melanie Bye, Coryssa Tucke, Chloe Kresbach, Kaitlyn Halbach, Kate Mostek and Corin Johanns. (back row) Makayla Mostek, Claire Huisman, Maci Adams, Rylie Olson, Sydney Brandau, Olivia Dodd, Libby Schwamman, Sammi Scharper, Bailey Johnson, Brooke Scharper, Madi Johnson and Brenna Jacobs.

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‌OSAGE — The Osage girls track team could potentially be a powerhouse to contend with again this year in the Top of Iowa Conference-East Division.

The team, coached by sixth-year head coach, Tom Muller, is returning several members with state track meet experience.

Last year, the Green Devils were conference champions, placing eighth at the Class 2A state meet. Mooberry placed fifth in the 3,000, seventh in the 1,500 and was on the fourth place distance medley relay.

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“I’m excited about the season,” Muller said. “We have lots of returning talent and girls with state meet experience.

“Have a good group of incoming freshmen as well. Should have a lot of depth in

distance events. We will need to develop some sprinters.”

Returning athletes who lettered include seniors, Megan Mooberry, Briana Barker, Taylor Spitz, Lindsay Hemann

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and Emily Ross; juniors, Brenna Jacobs, Gabby Schwarting, Brooke Scharper and Madi Johnson-distance; and sophomores, Kately Halbach, Rylie Olson, Sydney Midlang, Kate Mostek and Olivia Doddsprints.

Other athletes who will contribute include freshmen, Libby Schwamman, Melanie Bye and Mia Knudsen.

In addition to the Green Devils being strong contenders for the Top of Iowa-East Division title, Muller also sees Central Springs and West Fork finishing strong in the conference.

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The Osage High School Boys Golf Team. (back row, from left) Noah Krabbe, Caleb Ring, Ben Grimm, David Curha, Ty Creger, Drew Olson and Owen Muller. (middle row) Seth Phillips, Andrew Schneider, Gavin Schaefer, Zach Duren, Jayden Hanson and Jacob Wihlm. (front row) Wyatt Grady, Issac Oberfoell, Jake Duren, Tyler Jensen and Jarrett Scharper.

Osage boys golf team full of experience JIM CROSS

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‌ SAGE — The Osage boys golf team is not O lacking in experience as it hits the course the spring.

Last year, Osage finished the season with a record of 27-9, finishing third at sectionals and conference. Individually, Drew Olson was a state qualifier.

In his 16th year as head coach for the Green Devils, Eric Goddard sees his team “returning with four returning seniors and a junior who have all started for at least two or three years.

“I would expect that, as a team, we make a push for a conference championship and

“I would expect that, as a team, we make a push for a conference championship and be able to advance out of sectionals, giving us a shot at the state meet.”

Eric Goddard, head coach be able to advance out of sectionals, giving us a shot at the state meet.”

Returning letter winners for the Green Devils include seniors, Noah Krabbe, David Curha, Jacob Wihlm and Ben Grimm, along

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with junior, Drew Olson.

Also expected to contribute are juniors, Jake Duren, Issac Oberfoell and Jayden Hanson, along with freshmen, Gage Belz and Ty Creger.

“Individually, we have several players capable of making some noise as an individual,” Goddard said. “Drew was a state qualifier as a sophomore (the first ever from Osage), so I would expect he would be able to put himself in a similar position to be successful again this season.”

Looking to be strong contenders in the Top of Iowa Conference-East Division, Goddard predicts his Green Devils along with Newman and St. Ansgar.

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4-7 Rockford, CS@Nora Springs 4:15 p.m.

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4-17 North Butler, NK@Home 4:15 p.m.

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The Osage High School Girls Golf Team. (from left) Emma Williams, Abby Wagner, Maci Ott, Kelsey Havel, Jacy Hovde and Sophie Muller.

Osage girls golf team focused on team success JIM CROSS

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‌OSAGE — Last year the Osage girls golf team missed competing as a team at the state tournament by one spot.

This year they expect things to be a little different.

They finished last year, with a record of 30-6-1, which included a second-place finish at conference, second-place finish at Regionals I, and a third-place finish at Regionals II. Individually, Courtney Tusler was a state meet qualifier, placing sixth overall.

Tusler was the first golfer in school history to qualify for the state meet. She was also the conference champion. Tusler now plays golf for North Iowa Area Community College.

“We return a very-experienced squad with four letter winners who provide us with a wealth of experience,” Goddard said.

“Anyone of our top-four golfers could be our low score in any given meet.

Goddard has coached 16 years for the Green Devils.

Returning athletes include senior, Emma Williams and juniors, Macy Ott, Abby

Osage Girls Golf 4-3 Charles City@Charles City 4 p.m.

4-7 Rockford, CS@Nora Springs 4:15 p.m.

4-10 Newman, STA@Mason City 4:15 p.m.

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5-15 Regionals@TBD TBA 5-22 Regionals@TBD TBA 5-30-31 State@TBD TBA Wagner and Sophie Muller. Joining them are juniors, Kelsey Havel, Jacy Hovde and Jacey Goodale.

“I think we have the talent that will allow us to compete for a conference title and possibly advance in Regional play.”

Goddard sees the top contenders in the Top of Iowa Conference-East Division to be his Green Devils, along with Newman, Central Springs and Nashua-Plainfield.

“We return a very-experienced squad with four letter winners who provide us with a wealth of experience. Anyone of our topfour golfers could be our low score in any given meet.”

Goddard, head coach

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The Osage High School Tennis Team (back row, from left) Klaire Chisholm, Annmari Milbrandt, Anna Miller, Claire Sullivan, Desirae Chanel, Savannah Williams, Emma Adams, Zoe Wynohrad, Emma Klapperich, Erica Nasstrom, (back row) Hannah Mullenbach, Sarah Jenkins, Ingrid Ladnsverk, Tayler Adams, Alexa Maakestad, Alex Gentz, Gillian Johanns, Emily Hemann, Theis Tivelli and Hailey Gentz. (Not pictured—Laurel Burrington and Ally Mullenbach)

Seniors bring experience to Osage tennis team JIM CROSS

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‌OSAGE — The Osage High School girls tennis team has four returning seniors looking for big things to happen this season on the court.

Fifth-year head coach Ryan McInroy said he was looking forward to the start of another great season. They finished the 20152016 season with a record of 7-3.

“Our four returning seniors have a lot of court experience and have been working hard in the off season,” he said.

Returning athletes who lettered include seniors, Klaire Chisholm, Alexa Maakestad, Sarah Jenkins and Anmari Milbrandt. Joining them is a junior, Hailey Gentz.

For this season, McInroy predicts Waverly, Decorah and Clear Lake to be the top conference contenders.

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5-5 A-P@A-P 4:15 p.m.

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Riceville boys track team small but focused JIM CROSS

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‌RICEVILLE — The Riceville boys track team may be small in numbers but it is focused on being a successful team.

According to fifth-year coach Wade Fridley, who joins 20-year coach Stef Fair, the Wildcats are having several conversations about their team’s strategy for the upcoming season.

“One thought would be to have everyone compete in four events each to fill events,” Fridley said. “Another would be to go only with our strengths, and just not fill events we can’t win points at.”

Returning athletes who lettered include seniors, Tommy Bauer, Tylar Christensen, Ben Swancutt and Cole Holmen, juniors, Kaleb Tweite and John Miller and sophomore, Ryan Larsen Sophomore.

Fridley expects Meskwaki Settlement, North Tama and Colo-NESCO to be the top contenders in the Iowa Star Conference this year.

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Riceville girls track set on return to state JIM CROSS

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‌RICEVILLE — The Riceville girls track team has set a big goal for themselves — return to the state track meet in Des Moines.

Head coach Darcy Fair said the team hopes to return to the state tournament with Abby Marr, thrower, and Julia Klaes, hurdler.

“Our goals this season are to return to the state meet with the two returning qualifiers,” Fair said. “The 4x800 team would also like to make an appearance this season if we can work down their times.”

Returning athletes who lettered, for the Wildcats, are seniors, Brooke Hobson, Ashley Hobson, and Sarah Klaes; junior, Savannah Sullivan and sophomores, Abby Marr, Julia Klaes and Aby Adams.

Joining the team, for their first year, are sophomores, Debra Lane, and Haley Gossman and freshmen, Sierra Sullivan, Mercedes Lesmeister, Sophia Weaver, Hannah Sunnes and Allie Bigley.

Fair expects Tripoli, Janesville and Colo-NESCO to be the top contenders this year in the Iowa Star Conference.

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The Riceville High School Girls Track Team (front row, from left) Sierra Sullivan, Allie Bigley, Ashley Hobson, Brooke Hobson and Savannah Sullivan. (middle row) Mercedes Lesmeister, Sophia Weaver, Julia Klaes and Debra Lane. (back row) Haley Gossman, Aby Adams, Hannah Sunnes, Abby Marr, Sarah Klaes and manager Lyv Ries.

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Riceville boys golf looking to young players JIM CROSS

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‌RICEVILLE — Last year, the Riceville boys golf team was a young and inexperienced team, finishing in the lower half of the conference.

Their head coach, Harv Demuth, expects that to change this year.

Demuth, in his third year at Riceville, said “We return some experience at the top. We will be counting on the younger players to contribute early.

“Ben Dunn has played number one or two for three years, so we are looking for him to take the next step and qualify for state.”

Returning letter winners for the Wildcats are seniors, Ben Dunn and Joey Gansen along with ju-

“Ben Dunn has played number one or two for three years, so we are looking for him to take the next step and qualify for state.”

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niors, Cole Hale and Hunter Geerts. They will be joined by senior, Ben Swancutt; junior, Joseph Harris and freshmen, Brody Koenigs and Tanner Swenson.

Demuth sees the top three contenders in the Iowa Star Conference to be Don Bosco, Tripoli and North Tama.

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The Riceville High School Boys Golf Team. (front row, from left) Cole Hale, Tanner Swenson and Ben Swancutt. (back row) Joseph Gansen, Ben Dunn and Brody Koenig. (Missing from the picture—Joseph Harris and Hunter Geerts.)

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The St. Ansgar High School Boys Track Team. (front row, from left) Parker Hendrickson, Brody Bruce, John Patterson, Justin Okland, Skylar Blunt, Sam Juenger, Cade Duckert, Adam Williams and Connor Springer. (middle row) Cole Willert, Uziel Garcia, Josh van vliet, Ethan Kirchgatter, Ben Boerjan, mark bless, Ryan Wagner, Matt Mattick, Dylan Hanna, Erik Gerdts, Jack Sievert and Jack Mendoza. (back row) Zach Krahenbuhl, Theo Baldus, Dylan Gooder, Jacob Hemann, Collin Kramer, Brady Jahr, Shaw Hulshizer, Mitchell smith, Bryan Schmidt, Sawyer smith, Seth Hershey and Joel Carlson.

Large numbers/good mix keys for Saints boys track JIM CROSS

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‌ST. ANSGAR — Saints boys head coach Devin Clevenger won’t be short on filling events when his Saints hit the track this spring.

Clevenger, who begins his 17th year with St. Ansgar said, “We return a good mix of athletes. We have good numbers with 38 kids out, including 11 seniors.”

Returning athletes, who let-

tered, include seniors, Brady Jahr, John Patterson, Ben Boerjan, Cole Willert, Mitchell Smith, Zach Krahenbuhl, Parker Hendrickson, Brody Bruce, Justin Okland, Dylan Gooder and Jacob Hemann; juniors, Bryan Schmidt, Theo Baldus, Uziel Garcia, Josh Van Vliet, Matt Mattick; and sophomores, Skylar Blunt and Mark Bless.

Other athletes Clevenger expect to contribute are soph-

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omores, Deven Steele, Collin ter, along with freshmen, Sam Kramer and Ethan Kirchgat- Juenger and Seth Hershey.

Last year, the Saints competed at the state track meet with Willert placing fifth in the 2A 400 hurdles; the shuttle hurdle relay placing ninth in 2A, along with Theo Baldus qualifying in the discus, Cole Willert and Skylar Blunt both qualifying in the 400.

Clevenger sees his Saints along with Central Springs and West Fork to be top contenders in the Top of Iowa Conference-East Division, this year.

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The St. Ansgar High School Girls Track Team. (front row, from left) Addy Witt, Lindsey DeBower, Caitlyn Juhl, Maddy Eibes, Tara Kramer, Mariah Hulshizer, Rylie Hansen, Holbrook Schutjer, Claire Groth and Raven Huisman. (middle row) Reanna Harris, Gabby Finberg, Sarah Phelps, Chloe Levan, Jessica Gonnerman, Kristen Hemann, Tanyon Schutjer, Addy Carlson, Sam Hemann, Maddy Brumm, Tessa Woods, Lily Vasquez and Kayla Mattick. (back row) Shelby Heimer, Avery Hendrickson, Molly Jenkins, Hannah Patterson, Brianna Hildebrand, Chelsey Huisman, Emily Hemann, Megan Schmidt, Madison Minnis, Chevelle White, Elizabeth Jenkins, Madi Soltau and Harmony Clark. (Not pictured—Grace Heimer and Jadyn Anderson)

Sprinters and throwers strength of St. Ansgar girls track JIM CROSS

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‌ST. ANSGAR — The Saint Ansgar girls track team expects to see success this year, especially from its sprint runners and throwers.

Or, at least that’s what coach Phil Baldus is expecting as his team heads into the 2016-17 track season. Baldus is beginning his 35th year as track coach for St. Ansgar.

“Our strengths will be in the sprints, sprint relays and throwing events,” Baldus said. “We are

hoping to fill in some gaps in our shuttle hurdle relay to become competitive in that race.”

Returning letter winners for the Saints include seniors, Lindsey DeBower, Maddy Eibes, Claire Groth, Rylie Hansen, Mariah Hulshizer, Caitlyn Juhl, Tara Kramer and Holbrook Schutjer; juniors, Maddie Brumm, Harmony Clark, Jessica Gonnerman, Grace Heimer, Kristen Hemann, Brianna Hildebrand and Chelsey Huisman; and sophomores, Jadyn Anderson, Addy Carlson, Gabby

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4/28 5/1 @Nashua-Plainfield 4:30 p.m.

5/4 Conference@Osage 4 p.m.

5/8 Conference@Osage 4p.m.

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Finberg, Samantha Hemann and Madi Soltau.

Last year, the Saints finished third in the conference, with Ha-

ley Merten and Mariah Hulshizer qualifying for the state track meet in throwing events along with the 4x100 relay of Brooke Davila,

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Chelsea Huisman, Maddy Eides and Caitlyn Juhl finishing seventh and setting a new school record of 50.79.

“We are looking to become more consistently competitive in the jumping events,” he said.

“The middle distance events are definitely a question mark for us at this time, but we expect our athletes will work hard and get better.”

Baldus said he looks for Osage to be the top team in the Top of Iowa Conference-East Division.

We are proud of all the students who make up our great Spring Sports Teams.

It takes commitment and dedication on the part of all of the athletes and coaches to make a winning season possible.

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St. Ansgar boys golf team returning strong core JIM CROSS

jim.cross@globegazatte.com‌

St. Ansgar Boys Golf

‌ST. ANSGAR — The St. Ansgar boys golf team finished last year’s season second in the conference with a regular season record of 18-5.

St. Ansgar’s head coach of 22 years, Shannon Belz, said, “We have a strong returning core group. We are also looking for some other team members to step and contribute at the next level.”

Returning letter winners for the Saints include Ben Boerjan, senior; Dylan Low, junior and sophomores, Garrett Koster and Collin Kramer.

Both Boerjan and Low received

4/4 RV, NK, Rockford@Elma 4 p.m.

4/6 WF and NK@Sheffield 4:15 p.m.

4/10 Newman and O@Mason City 4:15 p.m.

4:15 p.m.

4/13 CS and NB@Manly 4/17 N-P and Rockford@St. Ansgar 4:15 p.m.

4/24 CS and NK@St. Ansgar 4:15 p.m.

4/27 NP, RV and WF@Nashua 4:15 p.m.

5/1 Rockford, NB and RV@Nora Springs 4:15 p.m.

5/8 Conference@Manly 10 a.m.

5/9 Southland@St. Ansgar 4:15 p.m. all-conference honors last year. agement,” Belz said.

Joining the group will be Tony This year, Belz sees Newman, Williams, Nicholas Bork and Central Springs and Osage to be Ryan Howe. the strongest contenders in the “We will continue to focus on Top of Iowa Conference-East the short game and course man- Division.

St. Ansgar girls golf team looking to improve JIM CROSS

jim.cross@globegazette.com‌

‌ T. ANSGAR — The St. S Ansgar girls golf team finished the 2015-16 year fifth in the conference with a regular season record of 5-18. Something their coach hopes to see improve.

The team is coached by 22-year veteran, Shannon Belz.

“I look for our girls to grow from last year’s experiences,” he said, “and continue to improve as the season progresses.”

Belz has two returning sophomores, Morgan Hemann and Hannah Groth. The two will be joined by Mackenna Pann-

hoff.

Belz said he looks for Newman, Osage and Central Springs to be top contenders in the Top of Iowa Conference-East Division.

JIM CROSS, THE PRESS-NEWS‌

The St. Ansgar Boys Golf Team. (back row, from left) Tony Williams, Nikolas Bork and Dylan Bissen. (front row) Jayme VanSabben, Dylan Low and Garrett Koster. (Not pictured—Ben Boerjan, Collin Kramer, Brady Pannhoff, Ryan Howe and John Patterson)

GOOD LUCK JIM CROSS, THE PRESS-NEWS‌

The St. Ansgar Girls Golf Team. (from left) Mackenna Pannhoff, Morgan Hemann, Megan Adams and Hannah Groth.

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St. Ansgar Girls Golf 4/4 RV, NK, Rockford@Elma 4 p.m.

4/6 WF and NK@Sheffield 4:15 p.m.

4/10 Newman and O@Mason City 4:15 p.m.

4/13 CS and NB@Manly 4:15 p.m.

4/17 N-P and Rockford@St. Ansgar 4:15 p.m.

4/24 CS and NK@St. Ansgar 4:15 p.m.

4:15 p.m.

4/27 NP, RV and WF@Nashua 4:15 p.m.

5/1 Rockford, NB and RV@Nora Springs 5/8 Conference@Sheffield 10 a.m.

5/9 Southland@St. Ansgar 4:15 p.m.

5/15 Districts@TBD TBA 5/22 Regionals@TBD TBA

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