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OSAGE BASEBALL ■ OSAGE SOFTBALL RICEVILLE BASEBALL ■ RICEVILLE SOFTBALL ST. ANSGAR BASEBALL ■ ST. ANSGAR SOFTBALL

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New coach, new season for Osage baseball JIM CROSS

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‌OSAGE — The Osage High School Green Devils baseball team is under the direction of first-year, head coach, Trevor Molitor.

Molitor will be looking to his returning letter winners to help the Green Devils improve on their 2016 season record of 13-19.

Athletes returning include seniors, Noah Krabbe, Garrett Maakestad and Jacob Wihlm; juniors, Nathan Bushbaum, Isaac Overfoell and Hunter Wagner; sophomores, Brett Bobinet, Caleb Danner, Joey Jacobs and Lucas Weigle; and freshmen, Thor Maakestad, Mason O’Malley, Jarett Scharper, Gavin Schaefer and Zack Williams.

“We are really excited for the upcoming year,” Molitor said. “We have some great experience in our upper classmen and lots of returning players with varsity experience.”

The Green Devils open their season at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 22 against Newman Catholic at home.

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The 2017 Osage High School Baseball Team. (back row, from left) Hayden Meek, Thor Maakestad, Noah Sletten, Brett Bobinet, Hunter Wagner, Dakota Otto, Noah Krabbe, Garrett Maakestad and Jacob Wihlm. (front row) Zach Duren, Lucas Weigle, Joey Jacobs, Mason O’Mally, Caleb Sledd, Caleb Danner, Gavin Schaefer, Nathan Bushbuam, and Issac Oberfoell.

“We are really excited for the upcoming year. We have some great experience in our upper classmen and lots of returning players with varsity experience.”

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.

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Osage softball looking to have exciting season JIM CROSS

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‌OSAGE — With his first year as head coach of the Osage High School softball team under his belt, second-year, head coach Kevin Isaacson is expecting a great season from his Green Devils.

Despite finishing the 2016 season with a record 2715, Osage returns a strong group of players to the line-up.

Returning letter winners for the Green Devils are seniors, Katelyn Maliszewski, Autumn O’Malley and Joslyn Perrin; junior, Gabby Schwarting; sophomores, Kourtney Chambers, Olivia Dodd, Katelyn Halbach and Kate Mostek; and freshman, Melanie Bye. “This group is very athletic, has a lot of playing experience, and are focused in their goals, while raking each game one pitch at a time,” Isaacson said. “We expect to have a very exciting season.”

The Green Devils open their season 6 p.m. on Monday, May 22 against Newman Catholic at home.

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The 2017 Osage High School Softball Team. (front row, from left) Victoria Schwarting, Madi Adams, Jacy Hovde, Janie Smith, Whitney Meek, Ashlynn Brock, Kourtney Chambers and Makaya Tucke (middle row) Macy Gast, Karlie Wagner, Alexis Jones, Sammi Scharper, Makayla Mostek, Melanie Bye, Savannah Williams, Shelby Blake, Olivia Dodd and Katie Smith. (back row) Katelyn Maliszewski, Abi Cockrum, Autumn O’Malley, Kate Mostek, Katelyn Halbach, Gabby Schwarting, Joslyn Perrin, Sydney Midlang, Libby Schwamman, Ellie Bobinet and Ainsley Dodd. (not pictured—Sadie Clayton)

“This group is very athletic, has a lot of playing experience, and are focused in their goals, while raking each game one pitch at a time. We expect to have a very exciting season.”

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Riceville baseball facing many unknowns JIM CROSS

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‌RICEVILLE — The Riceville High School baseball team enters the 2017 season with a few unknowns needing to be resolved, according to their head coach, Bryce Conway.

Conway is in his 14th year as the head coach for Wildcats, who finished the 2016 season with a conference record of 11-6. Overall, that was good enough for a fourth-place finish in the Iowa Star Conference.

His returning letter winners include seniors, Ben Swancutt, Tylar Christensen, Cole Holmen, Kyler Bauer and Thomas Bauer; and juniors, Cole Hale, John Miller, Grant Shedenhelm and Kaleb Tweite.

“We return an abundance of experience,” Conway said, “but there are many unknowns going into the season, including, who will step up to be our top pitchers, can we manufacture runs and can we make routine plays.

“If we figure those things out, we will be pretty competitive throughout the season.”

Conway sees his Wildcats along with Don Bosco and North Tama as

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The 2017 Riceville High School Baseball Team (front row, from left) Isaiah Hill, Watson Fair, Keaton Shane, Kaleb Tweite, Ryan Larsen, Kaleb Asfahl and John Miller. (middle row) Sully Fair, Tommy Bauer, Grant Shedenhelm, Hunter Geerts, Cole Hale and Kyler Bauer. (back row) Coach Fair, Derrick Dunn, Chris Eastman, Ben Swancutt, Cole Holmen, Brandon Kilbourn, Judge Losee, Tylar Christensen and Coach Conway.

“We return an abundance of experience, but there are many unknowns going into the season, including, who will step up to be our top pitchers, can we manufacture runs and can we make routine plays.

Bryce Conway, head coach the top-three teams in the conference.

The Wildcats open their season at 5 p.m. on Mon-

day, May 22 at Clarksville.

Their first home game is at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22 against CAL Cadets.

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Riceville softball looking to seniors for leadership JIM CROSS

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‌RICEVILLE — The Riceville High School softball team hopes to capitalize on its senior leadership and large incoming eighth grade class to help push the Wildcats to a great season.

Riceville is coached by sisters, Amanda Conway and Andrea Bauer. This is Conway’s eighth year and Baer’s seventh year with the Wildcats.

The Wildcats ended the 2016 season with a record of 3-26.

Returning letter winners for Riceville include seniors, Susie Irvin, Marisa Tetzner, Ashley Hobson and Brooke Hobson; junior, Savannah Sullivan; sophomores, Aby Adams, Abby Marr and Debra Lane; and freshmen, Allie Bigley and Kalyn Jensen.

Baer said she sees Janesville, Don Bosco and Clarksville being three top teams in the Iowa Star Conference this season.

The Wildcats open their season at 5 p.m. on Monday, May 22 at Clarksville.

Their first home game is at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22 against CAL Cadets.

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The 2017 Riceville High School Softball Team. (back row, from left) Coach Amanda Conway, Libby Miller, Morgan Drilling, Abby Marr, Susie Irvin, Kalyn Jensen, Aby Adams, Abby Retterath and Coach Andrea Bauer. (middle row) Lexi Koenigs, Brooke Hobson, Debra Lane, Marisa Tetzner, Ashley Hobson, Rylie Dunn and Manager Hannah Lane. (front row) Savannah Sullivan, Brynn Hemann, Alexa Houser, Madi Geerts, Allie Bigley, Callee Fair and Josie Gansen.

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Playing consistent ball, key to STA baseball success JIM CROSS

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‌ST. ANSGAR — The St. Ansgar High School baseball team is starting the season with great off-season leadership from its team captains. Combined with the w o r k “With ethic of its yo u n g e r most athletes, of our the Saints pitching hope it all pays off staff and this seadefensive son.

In his starters 16th year returning, as head c o a c h we look for the for these Saints, to be the D e v i n Sc hw i e strength sow said, of our “ Wi t h m o s t team.” of our p i tc h i n g Devin staff and Schwiesow, defensive head coach starters returning, we look for these to be the strength of our team.

“We will need to improve offensively to win big games.”

Returning letter winners for St. Ansgar include juniors, Ben Boerjan, Jacob Hemann, Jared Mayer, John

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The 2017 St. Ansgar High School Baseball Team. (back row, from left) Nicholas Bork, Bryton Lowe, Jarrett Woods, Jared Mayer, Tony Williams, Dylan Bissen and Gabe Walk. (front row) Cade Duckert, Adam Williams, Alex Hansen, Carter Salz, John May, Mark Williams, Jack Sievert and Preston Isler. (Not pictured: Ben Boerjan, Jake Hemann, John Patterson, Cole Willert, Ryan Howe, Collin Kramer, Ryan Cole, Sage Hulshizer, Taylor Hillman, Braden Powers and Justin Horgan.)

Patterson, Cole Willert and Jarret Woods; freshmen, Collin Kramer and eighth grader, Adam Williams.

Schwiesow said he sees his Saints along with Newman Catholic and West

Fork to finish at the top of the Top of Iowa Conference – East Division.

St. Ansgar opens the season at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 22 against Central Springs at home.

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St. Ansgar softball solid in defense, returning players JIM CROSS

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ST. ANSGAR — With ‌ the St. Ansgar High School softball team is returning six players, their head coach, Lance Schutjer, looks for his team to be solid in defense and pitching.

The Saints ended their 2016 season with a record of 9-7 and fourth-place finish in the Top of Iowa Conference – East Division.

Schutjer is in his fourth year as the St. Ansgar head coach. He is joined by second-year, assistant coach Garrett Patterson.

Returning letter winners for the Saints include seniors, Hollbrook Schutjer, Tara Kramer, Caitlyn Juhl, Kylie Juenger and Claire Groth; juniors, Kristen Hemann and Grace Heimer and sophomores, Tanyon Schutjer, Lily Walk, Jadyn Anderson, Sam Hemann, Gabby Finberg and Morgan Hemann.

“We will be young in some areas and will expect everyone to accept their roles on the team,” Schutjer said. “Our goal will be to get better each game in the hitting department and hope our seniors lead the way for us to get better every time we take the field.”

Schutjer said he sees

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The 2017 St. Ansgar High School Softball Team. (back row, from left) Molly Jenkins, Hannah Patterson, Eva Klaes, Avery Hendrickson and Emily Hemann. (middle row) Jolene Hansen, Gabby Finberg, Jadyn Anderson, Lily Walk, Sam Hemann, Reanna Harris, Siera Henaman and Kaitlyn Hemann. (front row) Tanyon Schutjer, Tara Kramer, Claire Groth, Kylie Juenger, Holbrook Schutjer and Kristen Hemann. (not pictured—Caitlyn Juhl, Grace Heimer, Morgan Hemann, Hannah Groth, Olivia Pierce, Hali Anderson, Brooklyn Hackbart, Gracie Urbatsch, Kirsten Boerjan, Blayne Koster, Taylor Hanna and Lauren Bork.)

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Beat the Back-to-School Rush Schedule your child’s physical TODAY! 2017 Green Devils Summer Sports Schedule GREEN DEVIL BASEBALL Date Opponent/Location Time 5-22 Newman Catholic@Home 7:30 p.m.

5-23 Janesville@Janesville 6 p.m.

5-24 Central Springs@Central Springs

7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

5-26 St. Ansgar@Home TBD 5-27 Tournament@Kee High 5-30 Hampton-Dumont@Home 7:30 p.m.

5-31 North Butler@Allison 7:30 p.m.

6-1 Crestwood@Crestwood 7 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

6-2 Nashua-Plainfield@Home TBD 6-3 Tournament@Deocrah 6-5 West Fork@Sheffield 7:30 p.m.

6-6 Garner-Hayfield-Ventura@Home 7:30 p.m.

6-7 Rockford Senior@Home 7:30 p.m.

6-9 Northwood-Kensett@Northwood-Kensett 7:30 p.m.

6-12 Newman Catholic@Newman Catholic 7:30 p.m.

Waukon@Waukon 7 p.m.

6-13 6-14 Central Springs@Home 7:30 p.m.

6-16 St. Ansgar@St. Ansgar 7:30 p.m.

6-19 Lake Mills@Lake Mills 7:30 p.m.

6-20 Charles City@Sportsman Park

7:30 p.m.

6-21 North Butler@Home 7:30 p.m.

6-22 Nashua-Plainfield@Nashua 6 p.m.

6-26 West Fork@Home 7:30 p.m.

6-27 Forest City@Forest City 7:30 p.m.

6-28 Rockford Senior@Rockford Senior

6 p.m.

6-30 Northwood-Kensett@Home 7:30 p.m.

7-3 North Fayette Valley@Home 4 p.m.

7-5 Riceville Community Schools@Riceville

1 p.m.

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GREEN DEVIL SOFTBALL Date Opponent/Location Time 5-22 Newman Catholic@Home 7:30 p.m.

5-23 Crestwood@Home 7:30 p.m.

5-24 Central Springs@Central Springs

6 p.m.

5-26 St. Ansgar@Home 6 p.m.

6 p.m.

5-31 North Butler@Allison 6-2 Tournament@North Fayette Valley TBD 6-2 Nashua-Plainfield@Home 6 p.m.

6-3 Tournament@North Fayette Valley TBD 6-5 West Fork@Sheffield 6 p.m.

6-6 Garner-Hayfield-Ventura@Home

6 p.m.

6 p.m.

6-7 Rockford Senior@Home 6-9 Northwood-Kensett@Northwood-Kensett

6 p.m.

Tournament@Riceville Community 6-10 Schools TBD 6-12 Newman Catholic@Newman Catholic 6 p.m.

6-14 Central Springs@Home 6 p.m.

Waukon@Waukon 6:45 p.m.

6-15 6 p.m.

6-16 St. Ansgar@St. Ansgar 6-17 Tournament@Mason City TBD 6-19 Lake Mills@Lake Mills 6 p.m.

6-20 Mason City@Home 7:30 p.m.

6 p.m.

6-21 North Butler@Home 6-22 Nashua-Plainfield@Nashua 6 p.m.

TBD 6-24 Tournament@Decorah 6-26 West Fork@Home 6 p.m.

6-27 Forest City@Forest City 6 p.m.

6-28 Rockford Senior@Rockford Senior

5 p.m.

6-29 Algona@Home 7:30 p.m.

6-30 Northwood-Kensett@Home

6 p.m.

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