MC Press Spring Sports Preview 2012

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MITCHELL COUNTY PRESS-NEWS, Osage, IA, Wed., May 23, 2012

OSAGE SUMMER SPORTS SCHEDULES BASEBALL Date 5-23 5-24 5-25 5-28 5-30 6-2 6-4 6-6 6-7 6-8 6-9 6-11 6-12 6-13 6-14 6-15 6-18 6-19 6-20 6-22 6-25 6-27 6-28 6-29 7-2 7-7 7-10 7-14 7-17 7-20 / 7-28

Level\Time Var. D-H 5:30 J.V / Var. 4:00 J.V/ Var. 5:45 J.V / Var. 5:30 Var. D-H 5:30 J.V / Var. 1:00 J.V / Var. 5:45 J.V / Var. 5:45 J.V / Var. 5:45 J.V / Var. 5:45 Var. 10:00 J.V / Var. 5:45 J.V / Var. 5:00 J.V / Var. 5:45 Var. D-H 4:00 J.V / Var. 5:45 J.V / Var. 5:45 J.V / Var. 5:45 J.V / Var. 5:45 J.V / Var. 5:45 J.V / Var. 5:45 J.V / Var. 5:45 J.V / Var. 6:00 J.V / Var. 5:45 J.V / Var. 5:45 Var. TBA Var. TBA Var. TBA Var. TBA Var. TBA

Opponent North Butler Riceville B-K Charles City New Hampton Hampton Forest City Garner Central Springs Lake Mills Waterloo Tour. Newman St. Ansgar West Hancock RRMR North Iowa Belmond Nashua Forest City Garner Lake Mills Newman Cresco West Hancock North Iowa District BB District BB District BB Substate BB State Tournament

SOFTBALL Location Osage Riceville Osage Charles City Osage Hampton Forest City Osage Osage Osage Waterloo West Newman St. Ansgar Britt Rockford Buffalo Center Belmond Osage Osage Garner Lake Mills Osage Cresco Osage Osage TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA

Level/Time J.V / Var. 6:00 J.V / Var. 5:30 J.V / Var. 6:00 J.V / Var. 6:00 Var. TBA J.V / Var. 6:00 J.V / Var. 6:00 J.V / Var. 6:00 J.V / Var. 6:00 J.V / Var. 6:00 J.V / Var. 5:00 J.V / Var. 6:00 J.V / Var. 6:00 J.V 10:00 Var. TBA J.V / Var. 6:00 J.V / Var.6:00 J.V / Var. 6:00 J.V / Var. 6:00 J.V / Var. 6:00 Var. 9:00 J.V / Var. 6:00 J.V / Var. 6:00 J.V / Var.5:45 J.V / Var. 6:00 J.V / Var. 6:00 Var. TBA Var. TBA Var. TBA Var. TBA Var. TBA

Opponent Location St. Ansgar St. Ansgar Riceville Riceville B-K Osage New Hampton New Hampton C.C Tournament Charles City Forest City Forest City Garner Osage Central Springs Osage Lake Mills Osage Newman Newman Rockford Rockford West Hancock Britt North Iowa Buffalo Center St.A J.V Tournament St. Ansgar M.C Tournament Mason City Belmond Belmond North Butler Allison Forest City Osage North Iowa Osage Garner Garner Decorah Tournament Decorah Lake Mills Lake Mills Mason City Mason City Newman Osage Cresco Cresco West Hancock Osage Regional S.B TBA Regional S.B TBA Regional S.B TBA Regional S.B TBA State Softball Tournament

GOOD LUCK

Good Luck Area Summer Sports Athletes

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Have a GREAT Season!

Green Devils, Saints & Wildcats

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Date 5-22 5-24 5-25 5-28 6-2 6-4 6-6 6-7 6-8 6-11 6-12 6-13 6-15 6-16 6-16 6-18 6-19 6-20 6-21 6-22 6-23 6-25 6-26 6-27 6-28 6-29 7-3 7-5 7-6 7-9 7-16/7-20

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Vol. 147 • No. 21 • May 23, 2012 • SECTION C


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MITCHELL COUNTY PRESS-NEWS, Osage, IA, Wed., May 23, 2012 MITCHELL COUNTY PRESS-NEWS, Osage, IA, Wed., May 23, 2012

2012 Osage Baseball This summer is looking good to Osage head baseball coach Mark Mohl, probably because he has nearly a dozen returning letter winners and several newcomers to learn from them. “We look to have another good year,” said Mohl. “We lost many good players from last year but have a good mix of returning players and newcomers.” Returning letter winners for the Green Devils include sophomore Trevor Haaland, senior Matt Bushbaum, senior Chris Weigle, senior Luke Hanke, junior Colin Barker, senior Josh Lackore, senior Ben Schwarting, senior Tanner Molitor, sophomore Chris Hanke, sophomore Nick Weigle and senior Garrett Spitz. “We have many great kids so it should be a fun year,” said Mohl. The Green Devils start off the 2012 season at home against North Butler this week.

Riceville Softball

2012 Osage baseball team members include (in front from left) Lucas Klein,Leigh Marzen,Chris Hanke and Cole Riley.In second row from left are Nick Weigle,Garrett Spitz, Colin Barker, Douglas Perrin and Jared Rogers. In the third row from left are Lucas Maakestad, Chris Weigle, Luke Hanke, Trevor Haaland and Matt Bushbaum. In back from left are Tommy Low, Nathan Spitz, Tanner Molitor, Josh Lackore, Ben Schwarting, Nolan Lawler and Hank Wagner.

Good Luck to all the area Athletes during this Summer Season! 07497-11/11

GOOD LUCK ATHLETES HAVE A GREAT 2012 SUMMER SEASON!

Niky L. Lewis Agent Email nlewis@amfam.com 1-800-MYAMFAM

Main Street, Osage, IA

Good Luck Green Devils, Wildcats and Saints Athletes and Coaches this summer season.

You’re all CHAMPIONS in our book.

No one can “INSURE” a Winning Season, only practice, hard work and dedication can produce CHAMPIONS.

Thank you coaches, athletes and Booster Club for your continued support.

MS-81380

GOOD LUCK GREEN DEVILS, SAINTS and WILDCATS

GOOD LUCK TO ALL OSAGE, ST. ANSGAR and RICEVILLE ATHLETES!

MS-81390

In the middle from left are Madalyn Klobassa, Jordie Bauer, Emily Rickerl, Morgan Miller and Alexis Farguson. In b ack from left are Kallie Green, Erica Eastman, Jo Sunnes, Morgan Tetzner, and Kelsey Foster.

Phone 732-5414

MS-81321

633 Chase Street, Osage, IA From all your Friends at Osage Phone: 641-732-5271 Mon. - Sat. 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Payless Foods Sun. 8 a.m.-8 p.m

The 2012 season is something Riceville softball coaches Andrea Adams and Amanda Conway are looking forward to. “We only graduated one senior last year,” said Adams, “so we have the core of our team back and are very excited and expect great results for this season.” Returning letter winners for Riceville softball include senior Jo Sunnes (utility), senior Erica Eastman (first base), junior Madalyn Klobassa (pitcher), junior Jordie Bauer (catcher), junior Kelsey Foster (outfield), junior Kallie Green (shortstop), junior Morgan Miller (second base), junior Morgan Tetzner (utility), freshman Taylor Uthe (utility), and freshman McKayla Heczko (outfield). “Our girls have been working hard in the off-season,” said Conway, “and our pitching is looking very solid” The Wildcats completed the 2011 season with a record of 11-15, and will have started the 2012 season on Tuesday, and will play again at home against Osage on 2012 Riceville Wildcats Softball Team: (in front from left) Mady Kuhn, Dianna Sunnes,Taylor Uthe, Katie Keeling, Dakota Dohlman and McKayla Heczko. Thursday May 24.

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We are proud of all the students who make up our great Summer Sports Teams. It takes commitment and dedication on the part of all of the athletes and coaches to make a winning season possible.

on your Summer Sports Season!

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MITCHELL COUNTY PRESS-NEWS, Osage, IA, May 23, 2012

MITCHELL COUNTY PRESS-NEWS, Osage, IA, Wed., May 23, 2012

Riceville Baseball The 2012 Wildcat baseball team will need to work hard under the guidance of Riceville Head Coach Bryce Conway to make up for their lack of seniors. “We will be young with only four upperclassmen,” said Conway. “We return most of our pitching, but we’ll need to find consistency at the plate and defensively to compete.” This will be Conway’s ninth year as head coach. Returning letter winners for the Wildcats include senior Ryan Richardson (P/IF),senior Dalton Hemann (OF), junior Justin Anderlik (P/IF), junior Wyatt Holmen (OF), sophomore Logan Shedenhelm (C/P/OF), and sophomore Stone Adams (IF/C/P). “This group has put in the time and effort to be successful,” said Conway, “and I expect us to improve as the season progresses.” The Wildcats tied for sixth in the conference in the 2011 season and finished with a record of 8-23.

2012 Osage Softball

2012 Riceville Wildcats Baseball Team (front from left) Jeremiah Kelley, Jake Kraft, Gatlin Hemann, Logan Mayer, Max Larsen, and Dalton Reddel (middle from left) Tyler Howe, Ryan Shedenhelm, Stone Adams, Logan Shedenhelm, Dalton Hemann, Brandon Klaes, and John Green. (back from left) Colton Reddel, Emilio Gomez, Josh Krukow, Nate Miller, Ryan Richardson, and Wyatt Holmen.

Whether you have 2 legs or 4 legs, you’re important to us!

Good Teams on on the the Good Luck Luck area area Teams 2011Summer Spring Sports 2012 SportsSeason! Season!

are Haley Wagner,Sharline Berry,Angela Chambers,Whitney Wagner and Annetta Krukow.Not pcitured due to state track meet are McKenzy Marley,Anna Riley, Chandler Banta and Cassidy Mohl.

Green Devils, Saints and Wildcats. HAVE GREAT HAVE A T A GREA SPRING SPOR TS SEASON. SUMMER SPORTS SEASON.

$35 Athletic Physical Special* Includes an ImPACT Concussion Baseline Test

SCHARPER SERVICES, LLC

Phone 732-3671

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The Osage softball team is looking highly experienced for the 2012 season, and head coach Jodi Gerdes-Demuth is excited. “Looks to be a promising season,” said Gerdes-Demuth. “Lots of returning starters and experienced varsity players.” Returning letter winners include Whitney Wagner (SS), McKenzy Marley (OF), Anna Riley (IF), Alexis Heaverlo (OF), Jadee Walsh (IF/P), Chandler Banta (DH), Kelly Heckstein (C), Cortney Perrin (OF), Cassidy Mohl (P), and Angela Chambers (IF). The Lady Green Devil finished with a record of 13-19 in the 2011 season, making it to the third round of tournament play. “We are excited to start the season. With our returning varsity players we should be able to achieve many things this season.” Members of the 2012 Osage Softball team incliude (in back row, left to right) Kelly Heckstein, Alexis Heaverlo, Alyssa Schroeder, Jacey Kuehne, Jessica Rogers, This is Gerdes-Demuth’s fourth year as head Cortney Perrin and Trisha Adams. In the middle row from left are Mollie Shultz, Jayme Blaser, Jadee Walsh, Zoey Thompson, Sydney Williams. In front from left coach.

GOOD LUCK Green Devils, Saints Wildcats.

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June & July ONLY!

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641-732-6100 ~ Osage Clinic 641-985-2122 ~ Riceville Clinic 641-736-4401 ~ St. Ansgar Clinic 641-737-2406 ~ Stacyville Clinic

Best of Luck to the Saints, Green Devils and Wildcats www.firstcitizensnb.com 501 Main Street • Osage, IA 50461 • 641/732-3701

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Good luck to all area teams this season!

1531 Main St. Osage, Iowa 1.641.732.4682

Learn More & Download the required Physical Forms

at www. mcrhc.com

MS-81332

Member FDIC

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MITCHELL COUNTY PRESS-NEWS, Osage, IA, Wed., May 23, 2012

MITCHELL COUNTY PRESS-NEWS, Osage, IA, Wed., May 23, 2012

The 2012 Saint Ansgar Saint Softball Team: (in front from left) Michelle Hemann, Lauren Wilde, Lindy Mayer and Kendra Nerad. In the middle from left are Paige Salz,Taylor Holmes, Brooke Hemann, Calli Hansen and Autumn Brigham In back from left are manager Lauren Groth, Brianna Lowe, Noelle Hulshizer, Haley Eustice, Melanie Gerbig and Natalie Halfman. (Not Pictured: Amber Brigham, Alex Patterson, Amelia Koster, Mikayla McCurdy, Jessi Hansen, Kelsie Willert, Morgan Branstad and Kaylee Eggers)

The future belongs to those who prepare for it...

GOOD LUCK TO ALL SUMMER SPORTS!

Good Luck Athletes

to all Osage, St. Ansgar & Riceville Baseball & Softball Teams.

Have an Electrifying 2012 Summer Sports Season.

MS-81935

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Call Today for a Consultation and Estimate: 641-732-5521 Rich Brumm Cell: 641-832-8108 Gary Hemann Cell: 641-832-8109 • Andy Brumm Cell: 641-832-8106

451 Kirkwood Ave., Osage, IA 50461 MS-82129

Hwy 9 West • Osage, IA • 641-732-4301

and Softball Teams

Good Luck Summer Sports Teams!

Farmers Mutual Insurance Assn.

MS-81413

141 West 4th Street, St. Ansgar, IA 50472-0189

Phone: (641)713-4569 • www.lrfalk.com

The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital...

will PLOW their way through another successful Sports Season.

GOOD LUCK AREA ATHLETES & COACHES this summer season.

Good Luck Athletes!

St. Ansgar Osage 1-866-375-3365 1-800-397-0011 Check out our entire inventory at www.mckinleyautoandrv.com

See us for complete professional Real Estate services

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Good Luck to all Area Athletes. See us for your Rock & Ag-Lime needs.

The Green Devils, Saints and Wildcats

GOOD LUCK All Area Baseball KOLBET REALTORS MS-82716

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2012 Saint Ansgar Saint Baseball Team: In front from left are Cullen Broussard, Devin Sliger, Jared Kramer, Derrick Heimer, Adam Hanes, Jacob Barela and Dustin Heimer.In the middle row from leftare Connor Gordon, Bret Williams, Cody Beaver, Brandon Salz, Bowen Peterson, Logan Zipse and Bobby Patterson. In back from left are Chase McCurdy, Setling Adams, Jake Pierce, Riley Salz, Cael Halfman, Garrett Patterson, Skylar Hulshizer, Jackson Steinberg, Landon Johnson and Connor Eustice.

Good Luck Let’s “IMPLEMENT” another Great Season.

Town & Country Insurance Agency

Saint Ansgar baseball head coach of ten years, Devin Schwiesow, will be looking for the leadership of returning players to improve the offense of the Saints. “With most of our pitching staff and defensive starters returning,” said Schwiesow, “we look for these to be the strength of our team.” The Saints will see the return of All-Conference seniors Garrett Patterson (pitcher/first), Cael Halfman (pitcher/outfield), Cody Beaver (catcher/first), Jackson Steinberg (outfield), and junior Skyler Hulshizer (pitcher/outfield). Other returning letter winners for St. Ansgar include senior Riley Salz (outfield), junior Brandon Salz (outfield), sophomore Bret Williams (pitcher/shortstop), sophomore Sterling Adams (pitcher/third), and sophomore Sawyer Dalluge (outfield). “We have had great leadership out of our captains in the offseason,” said Schwiesow. “We hope that their leadership, and the work ethic of our younger athletes, pays off this summer.” St. Ansgar had a record of 12-2 in the Cornbowl Conference last year, placing second, and 19-12 overall. The Saints will host their first home game today (23rd) against the Crestwood Cadets.

732 - 3337 www.kolbetrealtors.com

MS-81322

Box 208, Hwy 9 Box 139, Hwy 105 Osage 641-732-3719 Northwood 641-324-1154

MS-81392

Second-year head coach of the Saints, Katie Nielsen, will have a younger team for 2012, but not without experience. “We will definitely be a younger team with one senior and two juniors,” said Nielsen. “We will have some big shoes to fill with two players graduating and the late Ally Smith, who will be missed tremendously on defense and offense.” To help fill those shoes is returning letter winner and second team all conference infielder Lindy Mayer. Other returning letter winners include senior Lauren Wilde (first base), junior Michelle Hemann (second base), sophomore Paige Salz (third base, pitcher), sophomore Calli Hansen (outfield), sophomore Autumn Brigham (outfield), freshman Brianna Lowe (outfield), freshman Noelle Hulshizer (pitcher), freshman Natalie Halfman (pitcher, outfield), and freshman Melanie Gerbig (DP, pitcher). “The girls have really been working hard in the offseason to improve on pitching skills and hitting fundamentals,” said Nielsen. The Saints finished the 2011 season with a record of 7-7 in the Cornbowl Conference, tying for fourth place, and 14-14 overall. The Saints started their 2012 season on Tuesday against Osage and will have their next home game on June 1st against North Butler.

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St. Ansgar Baseball

St. Ansgar Softball

MS-82611

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MITCHELL COUNTY PRESS-NEWS, Osage, IA, Wed., May 23, 2012

MITCHELL COUNTY PRESS-NEWS, Osage, IA, Wed., May 23, 2012

The 2012 Saint Ansgar Saint Softball Team: (in front from left) Michelle Hemann, Lauren Wilde, Lindy Mayer and Kendra Nerad. In the middle from left are Paige Salz,Taylor Holmes, Brooke Hemann, Calli Hansen and Autumn Brigham In back from left are manager Lauren Groth, Brianna Lowe, Noelle Hulshizer, Haley Eustice, Melanie Gerbig and Natalie Halfman. (Not Pictured: Amber Brigham, Alex Patterson, Amelia Koster, Mikayla McCurdy, Jessi Hansen, Kelsie Willert, Morgan Branstad and Kaylee Eggers)

The future belongs to those who prepare for it...

GOOD LUCK TO ALL SUMMER SPORTS!

Good Luck Athletes

to all Osage, St. Ansgar & Riceville Baseball & Softball Teams.

Have an Electrifying 2012 Summer Sports Season.

MS-81935

OLSEN IMPLEMENT INC.

Call Today for a Consultation and Estimate: 641-732-5521 Rich Brumm Cell: 641-832-8108 Gary Hemann Cell: 641-832-8109 • Andy Brumm Cell: 641-832-8106

451 Kirkwood Ave., Osage, IA 50461 MS-82129

Hwy 9 West • Osage, IA • 641-732-4301

and Softball Teams

Good Luck Summer Sports Teams!

Farmers Mutual Insurance Assn.

MS-81413

141 West 4th Street, St. Ansgar, IA 50472-0189

Phone: (641)713-4569 • www.lrfalk.com

The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital...

will PLOW their way through another successful Sports Season.

GOOD LUCK AREA ATHLETES & COACHES this summer season.

Good Luck Athletes!

St. Ansgar Osage 1-866-375-3365 1-800-397-0011 Check out our entire inventory at www.mckinleyautoandrv.com

See us for complete professional Real Estate services

708 Chase Street • Osage, IA • 641-732-3778

MS-82130

Good Luck to all Area Athletes. See us for your Rock & Ag-Lime needs.

The Green Devils, Saints and Wildcats

GOOD LUCK All Area Baseball KOLBET REALTORS MS-82716

711 Main Street • Osage, IA • 641-732-5576

2012 Saint Ansgar Saint Baseball Team: In front from left are Cullen Broussard, Devin Sliger, Jared Kramer, Derrick Heimer, Adam Hanes, Jacob Barela and Dustin Heimer.In the middle row from leftare Connor Gordon, Bret Williams, Cody Beaver, Brandon Salz, Bowen Peterson, Logan Zipse and Bobby Patterson. In back from left are Chase McCurdy, Setling Adams, Jake Pierce, Riley Salz, Cael Halfman, Garrett Patterson, Skylar Hulshizer, Jackson Steinberg, Landon Johnson and Connor Eustice.

Good Luck Let’s “IMPLEMENT” another Great Season.

Town & Country Insurance Agency

Saint Ansgar baseball head coach of ten years, Devin Schwiesow, will be looking for the leadership of returning players to improve the offense of the Saints. “With most of our pitching staff and defensive starters returning,” said Schwiesow, “we look for these to be the strength of our team.” The Saints will see the return of All-Conference seniors Garrett Patterson (pitcher/first), Cael Halfman (pitcher/outfield), Cody Beaver (catcher/first), Jackson Steinberg (outfield), and junior Skyler Hulshizer (pitcher/outfield). Other returning letter winners for St. Ansgar include senior Riley Salz (outfield), junior Brandon Salz (outfield), sophomore Bret Williams (pitcher/shortstop), sophomore Sterling Adams (pitcher/third), and sophomore Sawyer Dalluge (outfield). “We have had great leadership out of our captains in the offseason,” said Schwiesow. “We hope that their leadership, and the work ethic of our younger athletes, pays off this summer.” St. Ansgar had a record of 12-2 in the Cornbowl Conference last year, placing second, and 19-12 overall. The Saints will host their first home game today (23rd) against the Crestwood Cadets.

732 - 3337 www.kolbetrealtors.com

MS-81322

Box 208, Hwy 9 Box 139, Hwy 105 Osage 641-732-3719 Northwood 641-324-1154

MS-81392

Second-year head coach of the Saints, Katie Nielsen, will have a younger team for 2012, but not without experience. “We will definitely be a younger team with one senior and two juniors,” said Nielsen. “We will have some big shoes to fill with two players graduating and the late Ally Smith, who will be missed tremendously on defense and offense.” To help fill those shoes is returning letter winner and second team all conference infielder Lindy Mayer. Other returning letter winners include senior Lauren Wilde (first base), junior Michelle Hemann (second base), sophomore Paige Salz (third base, pitcher), sophomore Calli Hansen (outfield), sophomore Autumn Brigham (outfield), freshman Brianna Lowe (outfield), freshman Noelle Hulshizer (pitcher), freshman Natalie Halfman (pitcher, outfield), and freshman Melanie Gerbig (DP, pitcher). “The girls have really been working hard in the offseason to improve on pitching skills and hitting fundamentals,” said Nielsen. The Saints finished the 2011 season with a record of 7-7 in the Cornbowl Conference, tying for fourth place, and 14-14 overall. The Saints started their 2012 season on Tuesday against Osage and will have their next home game on June 1st against North Butler.

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St. Ansgar Baseball

St. Ansgar Softball

MS-82611

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MITCHELL COUNTY PRESS-NEWS, Osage, IA, May 23, 2012

MITCHELL COUNTY PRESS-NEWS, Osage, IA, Wed., May 23, 2012

Riceville Baseball The 2012 Wildcat baseball team will need to work hard under the guidance of Riceville Head Coach Bryce Conway to make up for their lack of seniors. “We will be young with only four upperclassmen,” said Conway. “We return most of our pitching, but we’ll need to find consistency at the plate and defensively to compete.” This will be Conway’s ninth year as head coach. Returning letter winners for the Wildcats include senior Ryan Richardson (P/IF),senior Dalton Hemann (OF), junior Justin Anderlik (P/IF), junior Wyatt Holmen (OF), sophomore Logan Shedenhelm (C/P/OF), and sophomore Stone Adams (IF/C/P). “This group has put in the time and effort to be successful,” said Conway, “and I expect us to improve as the season progresses.” The Wildcats tied for sixth in the conference in the 2011 season and finished with a record of 8-23.

2012 Osage Softball

2012 Riceville Wildcats Baseball Team (front from left) Jeremiah Kelley, Jake Kraft, Gatlin Hemann, Logan Mayer, Max Larsen, and Dalton Reddel (middle from left) Tyler Howe, Ryan Shedenhelm, Stone Adams, Logan Shedenhelm, Dalton Hemann, Brandon Klaes, and John Green. (back from left) Colton Reddel, Emilio Gomez, Josh Krukow, Nate Miller, Ryan Richardson, and Wyatt Holmen.

Whether you have 2 legs or 4 legs, you’re important to us!

Good Teams on on the the Good Luck Luck area area Teams 2011Summer Spring Sports 2012 SportsSeason! Season!

are Haley Wagner,Sharline Berry,Angela Chambers,Whitney Wagner and Annetta Krukow.Not pcitured due to state track meet are McKenzy Marley,Anna Riley, Chandler Banta and Cassidy Mohl.

Green Devils, Saints and Wildcats. HAVE GREAT HAVE A T A GREA SPRING SPOR TS SEASON. SUMMER SPORTS SEASON.

$35 Athletic Physical Special* Includes an ImPACT Concussion Baseline Test

SCHARPER SERVICES, LLC

Phone 732-3671

MS-81937

The Osage softball team is looking highly experienced for the 2012 season, and head coach Jodi Gerdes-Demuth is excited. “Looks to be a promising season,” said Gerdes-Demuth. “Lots of returning starters and experienced varsity players.” Returning letter winners include Whitney Wagner (SS), McKenzy Marley (OF), Anna Riley (IF), Alexis Heaverlo (OF), Jadee Walsh (IF/P), Chandler Banta (DH), Kelly Heckstein (C), Cortney Perrin (OF), Cassidy Mohl (P), and Angela Chambers (IF). The Lady Green Devil finished with a record of 13-19 in the 2011 season, making it to the third round of tournament play. “We are excited to start the season. With our returning varsity players we should be able to achieve many things this season.” Members of the 2012 Osage Softball team incliude (in back row, left to right) Kelly Heckstein, Alexis Heaverlo, Alyssa Schroeder, Jacey Kuehne, Jessica Rogers, This is Gerdes-Demuth’s fourth year as head Cortney Perrin and Trisha Adams. In the middle row from left are Mollie Shultz, Jayme Blaser, Jadee Walsh, Zoey Thompson, Sydney Williams. In front from left coach.

GOOD LUCK Green Devils, Saints Wildcats.

Osage Veterinary Clinic, PC 1602 East Main - Osage, IA

Terry and Cory Scharper MS-82715

Phone

June & July ONLY!

732-3630

641-732-6100 ~ Osage Clinic 641-985-2122 ~ Riceville Clinic 641-736-4401 ~ St. Ansgar Clinic 641-737-2406 ~ Stacyville Clinic

Best of Luck to the Saints, Green Devils and Wildcats www.firstcitizensnb.com 501 Main Street • Osage, IA 50461 • 641/732-3701

MS-82134

Good luck to all area teams this season!

1531 Main St. Osage, Iowa 1.641.732.4682

Learn More & Download the required Physical Forms

at www. mcrhc.com

MS-81332

Member FDIC

MS-81411

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MITCHELL COUNTY PRESS-NEWS, Osage, IA, Wed., May 23, 2012 MITCHELL COUNTY PRESS-NEWS, Osage, IA, Wed., May 23, 2012

2012 Osage Baseball This summer is looking good to Osage head baseball coach Mark Mohl, probably because he has nearly a dozen returning letter winners and several newcomers to learn from them. “We look to have another good year,” said Mohl. “We lost many good players from last year but have a good mix of returning players and newcomers.” Returning letter winners for the Green Devils include sophomore Trevor Haaland, senior Matt Bushbaum, senior Chris Weigle, senior Luke Hanke, junior Colin Barker, senior Josh Lackore, senior Ben Schwarting, senior Tanner Molitor, sophomore Chris Hanke, sophomore Nick Weigle and senior Garrett Spitz. “We have many great kids so it should be a fun year,” said Mohl. The Green Devils start off the 2012 season at home against North Butler this week.

Riceville Softball

2012 Osage baseball team members include (in front from left) Lucas Klein,Leigh Marzen,Chris Hanke and Cole Riley.In second row from left are Nick Weigle,Garrett Spitz, Colin Barker, Douglas Perrin and Jared Rogers. In the third row from left are Lucas Maakestad, Chris Weigle, Luke Hanke, Trevor Haaland and Matt Bushbaum. In back from left are Tommy Low, Nathan Spitz, Tanner Molitor, Josh Lackore, Ben Schwarting, Nolan Lawler and Hank Wagner.

Good Luck to all the area Athletes during this Summer Season! 07497-11/11

GOOD LUCK ATHLETES HAVE A GREAT 2012 SUMMER SEASON!

Niky L. Lewis Agent Email nlewis@amfam.com 1-800-MYAMFAM

Main Street, Osage, IA

Good Luck Green Devils, Wildcats and Saints Athletes and Coaches this summer season.

You’re all CHAMPIONS in our book.

No one can “INSURE” a Winning Season, only practice, hard work and dedication can produce CHAMPIONS.

Thank you coaches, athletes and Booster Club for your continued support.

MS-81380

GOOD LUCK GREEN DEVILS, SAINTS and WILDCATS

GOOD LUCK TO ALL OSAGE, ST. ANSGAR and RICEVILLE ATHLETES!

MS-81390

In the middle from left are Madalyn Klobassa, Jordie Bauer, Emily Rickerl, Morgan Miller and Alexis Farguson. In b ack from left are Kallie Green, Erica Eastman, Jo Sunnes, Morgan Tetzner, and Kelsey Foster.

Phone 732-5414

MS-81321

633 Chase Street, Osage, IA From all your Friends at Osage Phone: 641-732-5271 Mon. - Sat. 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Payless Foods Sun. 8 a.m.-8 p.m

The 2012 season is something Riceville softball coaches Andrea Adams and Amanda Conway are looking forward to. “We only graduated one senior last year,” said Adams, “so we have the core of our team back and are very excited and expect great results for this season.” Returning letter winners for Riceville softball include senior Jo Sunnes (utility), senior Erica Eastman (first base), junior Madalyn Klobassa (pitcher), junior Jordie Bauer (catcher), junior Kelsey Foster (outfield), junior Kallie Green (shortstop), junior Morgan Miller (second base), junior Morgan Tetzner (utility), freshman Taylor Uthe (utility), and freshman McKayla Heczko (outfield). “Our girls have been working hard in the off-season,” said Conway, “and our pitching is looking very solid” The Wildcats completed the 2011 season with a record of 11-15, and will have started the 2012 season on Tuesday, and will play again at home against Osage on 2012 Riceville Wildcats Softball Team: (in front from left) Mady Kuhn, Dianna Sunnes,Taylor Uthe, Katie Keeling, Dakota Dohlman and McKayla Heczko. Thursday May 24.

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Best of Luck to the Green Devils, Saints and Wildcats

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608 Main St. • Osage Phone: 641-732-5823 www.heardins.com

MS-81357

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HEARD Insurance

We are proud of all the students who make up our great Summer Sports Teams. It takes commitment and dedication on the part of all of the athletes and coaches to make a winning season possible.

on your Summer Sports Season!

MS-81337

MS-81360

American Family Mutual Insurance Company and its Subsidiaries Home Office - Madison, WI 53783

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MS-81401

MS-81381

Osage, IA Phone: 732-3768 • 888-732-3768


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MITCHELL COUNTY PRESS-NEWS, Osage, IA, Wed., May 23, 2012

OSAGE SUMMER SPORTS SCHEDULES BASEBALL Date 5-23 5-24 5-25 5-28 5-30 6-2 6-4 6-6 6-7 6-8 6-9 6-11 6-12 6-13 6-14 6-15 6-18 6-19 6-20 6-22 6-25 6-27 6-28 6-29 7-2 7-7 7-10 7-14 7-17 7-20 / 7-28

Level\Time Var. D-H 5:30 J.V / Var. 4:00 J.V/ Var. 5:45 J.V / Var. 5:30 Var. D-H 5:30 J.V / Var. 1:00 J.V / Var. 5:45 J.V / Var. 5:45 J.V / Var. 5:45 J.V / Var. 5:45 Var. 10:00 J.V / Var. 5:45 J.V / Var. 5:00 J.V / Var. 5:45 Var. D-H 4:00 J.V / Var. 5:45 J.V / Var. 5:45 J.V / Var. 5:45 J.V / Var. 5:45 J.V / Var. 5:45 J.V / Var. 5:45 J.V / Var. 5:45 J.V / Var. 6:00 J.V / Var. 5:45 J.V / Var. 5:45 Var. TBA Var. TBA Var. TBA Var. TBA Var. TBA

Opponent North Butler Riceville B-K Charles City New Hampton Hampton Forest City Garner Central Springs Lake Mills Waterloo Tour. Newman St. Ansgar West Hancock RRMR North Iowa Belmond Nashua Forest City Garner Lake Mills Newman Cresco West Hancock North Iowa District BB District BB District BB Substate BB State Tournament

SOFTBALL Location Osage Riceville Osage Charles City Osage Hampton Forest City Osage Osage Osage Waterloo West Newman St. Ansgar Britt Rockford Buffalo Center Belmond Osage Osage Garner Lake Mills Osage Cresco Osage Osage TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA

Level/Time J.V / Var. 6:00 J.V / Var. 5:30 J.V / Var. 6:00 J.V / Var. 6:00 Var. TBA J.V / Var. 6:00 J.V / Var. 6:00 J.V / Var. 6:00 J.V / Var. 6:00 J.V / Var. 6:00 J.V / Var. 5:00 J.V / Var. 6:00 J.V / Var. 6:00 J.V 10:00 Var. TBA J.V / Var. 6:00 J.V / Var.6:00 J.V / Var. 6:00 J.V / Var. 6:00 J.V / Var. 6:00 Var. 9:00 J.V / Var. 6:00 J.V / Var. 6:00 J.V / Var.5:45 J.V / Var. 6:00 J.V / Var. 6:00 Var. TBA Var. TBA Var. TBA Var. TBA Var. TBA

Opponent Location St. Ansgar St. Ansgar Riceville Riceville B-K Osage New Hampton New Hampton C.C Tournament Charles City Forest City Forest City Garner Osage Central Springs Osage Lake Mills Osage Newman Newman Rockford Rockford West Hancock Britt North Iowa Buffalo Center St.A J.V Tournament St. Ansgar M.C Tournament Mason City Belmond Belmond North Butler Allison Forest City Osage North Iowa Osage Garner Garner Decorah Tournament Decorah Lake Mills Lake Mills Mason City Mason City Newman Osage Cresco Cresco West Hancock Osage Regional S.B TBA Regional S.B TBA Regional S.B TBA Regional S.B TBA State Softball Tournament

GOOD LUCK

Good Luck Area Summer Sports Athletes

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Have a GREAT Season!

Green Devils, Saints & Wildcats

MS-81403

Date 5-22 5-24 5-25 5-28 6-2 6-4 6-6 6-7 6-8 6-11 6-12 6-13 6-15 6-16 6-16 6-18 6-19 6-20 6-21 6-22 6-23 6-25 6-26 6-27 6-28 6-29 7-3 7-5 7-6 7-9 7-16/7-20

732-3540

Osage, IA

MS-82123

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SUMMER DREAMS

Artie Day 709 Chase Street Osage (641) 732-5843

FEATURING: Osage Baseball • Osage Softball St. Ansgar Baseball • St. Ansgar Softball Riceville Baseball • Riceville Softball

Vol. 147 • No. 21 • May 23, 2012 • SECTION C


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