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Spring Sports Preview 2015 An April 1, 2015 supplement to the

Featuring Forest City High School Indians West Hancock High School Eagles

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West Hancock girls track

Eagle girls seeking fifth district title place finish in the high jump. Gonzalez also ran a leg on the West Hancock BRITT – With five 4 X 100, 4 X 200 and 4 X girls who have state track meet experience, the West 400 relays.

Whitney Burgardt, a Hancock track team will senior, qualified in three go after their fifth straight events. She ran the 100 district track crown. meter hurdles at state, ran One year ago in Lake a leg on the shuttle hurdle Mills, the Eagles turned relay team and a leg on the in one of their top perfor4 X 100 meter relay. Sophmances of the year, won their fourth straight district omore Kaylee Hudspeth qualified with the 4 X 200 crown and qualified eight and 4 X 400 meter relays events for the State Class while Monica Loeschen, 1A Track Meet.

Faith Hammer and Macey “There’s always that Harms each ran one leg on opportunity,” said Eagles head coach Mark Sanger of a relay at state. Also among the top returners on the another district title. “We team is Emma Chizek, who don’t have the depth that placed second in the shot we had last year but we put at the district meet, but have good quality athletes that will have the ability to narrowly missed qualifying for state. score points.”

“We have a group of The Eagles have a girls that want to work at total of 23 girls out for getting better,” said Sanger. track. The team includes “We have quite a few girls 16 letter winners and that are off to a strong start seven freshmen.

Maria Gonzalez, a junior and we also have a good group of freshmen. The this year, led the team at freshman class will help us state, scoring the Eagles’ quite a bit.” only points with a fourth Bob Link

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The West Hancock girls track team, front row, from left, Mallory Becker, Whitney Burgardt and Jessica Ohrt. Second row, Ardy Romero, Maria Gonzalez, Emily Leerar, Emma Chizek, Monica Loeschen and, Miriam Garcia. Third row, Kaylee Hudspeth, Faith Hammer, Anna Chizek, Kaitlynn Brazzel, Madison Daniels and Natalie Wood.

Fourth row, Sydney Zamago, Ryan Hagen, Brigid Smith, Marlud Landeros, Kelly Leerar, Sydney Burgardt and Katlyn Ohrt. Back row, Coaches Bob Dodge, Mark Sanger and Phyllis Jordenger.

Not pictured Elizabeth Zamago.

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FOREST CITY GIRLS TRACK

Indian girls focus on improvement practice and compete the right way.”

Rachel Koch and FOREST CITY – As Schwartz are seniors the new track season while Emily Koch and starts the 4 X 800 relay Mathiasen are juniors. team is intact at ForOther veteran seniors est City. include Morgan KingsThe state qualifying ton, Kyra Sorenson and team of Rachel Koch, Tara Doughty.

Lydia Schwartz, Emily The junior class leadKoch and Maggie Mathiers include Allanah Olson asen is back and on the and Shyenne Dunning track to be team leaders while strong sophomore for the Indians.

The relay team was one returners are Caitlin Fjeld and Josilin Dillavou. of two events to qualify The freshman class for state last year. of 14 is the largest class Forest City has 39 girls out for track with 14 on the team as Hannah returning letter winners. Anderson, Morgan Hobbs “We’re a young team,” and Brea Dillavou could said Coach Scott Jackson. be strong performers.

“We just want to “We have a total of 15 improve every meet,” said juniors and seniors, the Jackson of the team goals. rest are underclassmen.

“You always want to be The thing we do have though, is an exceptional your best by conference and state qualifying time. group of leaders.

“Our focus is going to “So our major focus be improving throughout will be teaching the the year.” younger girls how to BOB LINK

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The Forest City girls track team front row, from left: Hannah Buffington, Becca Seglem, Josilin Dillavou, Brea Dillavou, Ryleigh Lillquist, Hannah Anderson, Rachel Koch, Autumn Busta and Lydia Schwartz, Second Row: Shyenne Dunning, Maggie Mathiasen, Emily Koch, Maranda Lunning, Sarah Nordskog, Halle Jo Johnson, Caitlin Owen, Juliann Sanasinh and Hailee Coppes. Third Row: Estrella Mata, Hannah Siddell, Kimmie Peterson, MaKenzie Brock, Dee Bruns, Caitlin Fjeld, Branice Kasero, Morgan Kingston and Kyra Sorenson. Fourth Row: Kaitlyn Krones, Haley Lappe, Thone Golwitzer, Morgan Hobbs, Carena Lechuga, Madeline Sarasio Meyer, Laquisha Harris and Tara Doughty.

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WEST HANCOCK BOYS TRACK

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BRITT – With their top runner returning and three out of four members of the state qualifying shuttle hurdle relay back, the West Hancock boys track team starts the new season with a solid foundation.

Add to the mix a solid group of athletic prospects and veteran head coach Bob Sanger says he’s optimistic when looking at his Eagles team.

“We feel we will be more competitive this year as a team,” said Sanger, who has a full squad with 30 boys out for track.

Last year the Eagles finished fifth in both the North Iowa Conference and in the state qualifying district meet.

Joey DeHart, a three event qualifier for last year’s state track meet, leads the strong senior class. DeHart qualified in the 200 meter dash, the 400 meter and 800 meter runs.

Seniors Zach Johnson and Quinn Yeakel and junior Sam Smith return from the shuttle hurdle relay team that also

qualified for state.

Other seniors this year include miler Logan Brown, throwers Allen Chizek and Sean Schmid and sprinters Logan Weiland and Keaton Yeakel.

In addition to running the hurdles, Sam Smith was a consistent placer in the high jump one year ago.

Other junior athletes includes sprinter Connor Sonius and Vicente Gonzalez, who will run sprints and the 800 meter race.

Dylan Eckels and Nick Lemmon will run the 400 and 800 meter races while Glen Smith looks to run the 1,600 meter and 800 meter events. Jordan Weiland will run sprints.

Strong prospects from the freshmen class include sprinter Colton Francis and discus thrower Hunter Hagen.

Sanger pointed to Osage, Garner and Forest City as strong opponents in the North Iowa Conference. This year’s conference meet, which will be the last NIC event, will be held in Belmond-Klemme on May 11, with a rain date scheduled for May 12.

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The West Hancock boys track team, front row, from left: Logan Brown, Logan Weiland, Ashton Cink, Keaton Yeakel, Zac Johnson, Quinn Yeakel and Joey DeHart. Second row, Clayton Brown, Ben Eisenmann, Chase Eisenmann, MaCoy Yeakel, Sam Smith, Connor Sonius and Dylan Eckels. Third row, Nick Lemmon, Glen Smith, Jordan Weiland, Connor Tvedt and Preston Cink. Fourth row, Peyton Luse, Vicente Gonzalez, Bryce Buren, Colton Francis, Dawson Goodrich and Hunter Hagen. Back row, Josh Kreitlow, Allen Chizek, Sean Schmid and Austin Brouwer.

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Forest City boys track

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FOREST CITY – With strong leadership from its senior class one year ago, the Forest City boys track team will be looking for some new leaders this season – fortunately they have a group of 53 prospects preparing for the new season.

One year ago the Indians qualified for state in seven events. Grant Lehmann, Chad Ullman and Tyler Putney, the team’s individual event qualifiers have all graduated.

Fortunately several underclassmen ran legs on the three relays that qualified for state.

Senior Tanner Thompson returns after running a leg on the state qualifying distance medley relay and the 4 X 200 meter relay.

Senior Mitch Krein ran a leg on the statequalifying Indian 4 X 800 meter relay. Junior Timmy Thompson was also a runner on the 4 X 200

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“Uncharacteristically for this program, our strong suit so far is our sprinters. We’ll get better in the distance races as the season progresses.”

Grady Hovenga years, says the team has a good field of sprinters.

“Uncharacteristically for this program, our strong suit so far is our sprinters,” he said. “We’ll get better in the distance Bob Link, Spring Sports 2015. races as the season proThe Forest City boys track team, front row, from left, Tyler Anderson, Timmy Thompson, Tyler Prescott, Steven Vaughan, gresses.”

Beau Sorenson, Tanner Thompson, Pierce Gelhaus, Jake Parks, Mitch Krein, Micah Bang, Jimmy Blankenship and Taj The Indians finished Norem. Second row, Jacob Welton, Jon Loeschen, Zach Lehmann, Adam Eden, Even Larson, William Rossmiller, Sam second last year in the Swanson, Ben Midtgaard, Brennen Hertzer, Colton Shipman and Jericho Baker. Third row, Logan Hall, Spencer Larson, North Iowa Conference Ryan Saarie, Easton Jacobs, Brandon Finch, Jaden Alamsya, Caleb Hovenga, Tanner Smoley, Andrew Kuhn, Cameron meet and won the GarnerThompson and Jacob Jurgensen. Fourth row, Triston Springer, Daniel Dantas, Dylan Albertson, Richard Gildemmeister, Hayfield-Ventura Meet Jaxon Jones, Grady Hovenga, Wyatt Steffensen, Paul Olson, Chris Jermeland, and Ethan Alsop. Back row, Nick Engebritson, late in the season.

Carter Stevens, Tyler Rassmussen, Riley Henken, Dylan Benitez, Ryan Theel, Isaiah Loeschen, Mitch Lambert and Noah “There’s a big circle Segerstrom. on the calendar for the conference meet,” said Hovenga.

Sorenson, Jake Parks, Isa- the team leaders. returning letter winners. meter squad.

“We’re looking to peak Hovenga, who has been iah Loeschen and Richard In addition to the previFirst year head coach at the end of the season.” in the program several Gildemeister are among ously mentioned, Beau Brian Hovenga has 10

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FOREST CITY GOLF

Looking to repeat as the NIC champions BOB LINK

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FOREST CITY – With four of their top five golfers returning from the North Iowa Conference Tournament championship team, the Forest City boys team is optimistic heading into the new season.

Head Coach Mallory Ziesmer has 16 golfers, nine returning from last year, on this year’s team.

Junior Andrew Rust, who placed fourth in last year’s NIC tournament, and sophomore Jacob Wilson who was sixth, look to be the team leaders.

Rust and Wilson were both all-conference players.

Other top finishers whose score contributed to the tournament victory included Jordan Cantu and Nathan Theel.

The Indians will look to replace their only graduate Dan Melby.

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The Forest City boys golf team, front row, from left, Ethan Torkelson, Mike Nielsen, Mitch Forest City girls golf team, front row, from left, Peyton Skjeie Solberg and Will Kirschbaum. Middle row, Shaden Tweeten, Justin Kuhn, Zach Pardoe, and Sydney Olson. Back row, Sevanah Thomas, Coach Tom Jesse Brock, Andrew Rust and Chance Manship. Back row, Jason Mielke, Matthew Petersen, Pauley, Emily Banken, Emily Sichanthongthip, Coach Emily Nathan Theel, Garrett Northrup, Jacob Wilson and Jordan Canta. Not pictured Kyle Post Aukes and Makayla Vogt. and Parker Albrant. scorers a year ago.

The team finished sixth in the substate qualifying tournament and did not advance.

Other returning letter

include Ethan Torkelson, Mike Nielsen, Will Kirschbaum, Shaden Tweeten, Zach Pardoe, Jesse Brock, Chance Manship and Matthew Petersen.

winners include Mitch Solberg, Justin Kuhn, Jason Mielke, Garrett Northrup, Kyle Post and Parker Albrant.

New prospects this year

Tom Pauley’s girls team lists six players. Three are returning from last year and three are first year players.

Payton Skjeie,

Sydney Olson and Sevenah Thomas were on last year’s team while Emily Banken, Emily Sichanthongthip and Makayla Vogt are the first year players.

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WEST HANCOCK GOLF

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The West Hancock golf teams include, front row, from left, Jonathan Hernandez, Brice Kudej, Taylor Beachy, Alexis Klepoch, April Robbins, Cassie Engstler, Alyssa Klepoch, Trinity Thompson and Levi Eden. Back row, Coach Derek Cornett, Jordan Savoy, Colton Ruter, Seth Weiland, Logan Jones, Alex Hartwig, Garrett Fosdick, Trey Hobscheidt, Chandler Schuver and Coach Troy Hobscheidt. Not pictured: Nick Lemmon and Chase Stokka.

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BRITT – After working with limited numbers one year ago, West Hancock golf coach Troy Hobscheidt is optimistic with a good turnout of golfers this season.

The Eagles have 14 boys and five girls out for golf.

“We have five guys, which was basically the whole team, back from last year,” said Hobscheidt.

“And for the girls, Taylor Beachy, who was the only girl last year, is also back.”

The returning letter winners include Jordan Savoy, Logan Jones, John Hernandez, Alex Hartwig and Colton Ruter.

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Weiland and Trinity Thompson, both first year players on the team, could be strong contributors on the varsity.

Other team members include Brice Kudej, Levi

Eden, Garrett Fosdick, Trey Hobscheidt, Chandler Schuver, Nick Lemmon and Chase Stokka.

“I just hope we can compete now that we have a full team,” said

Hobscheidt. “With the numbers we have, we’d like to improve throughout the year and compete in the conference tournament.”

Hobscheidt said the

girls team, with the exception of Beachy is very inexperienced.

“At that level we have no experience,” he said.

“But it is nice to field a team from the

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2015 SPRING SPORTS SCHEDULES FOREST CITY BOYS TRACK April 2 at Wartburg College; April 7 at Eagle Grove; April 10 at ClarionGoldfield; April 14 at Clear Lake; April 17 at Forest City; April 21 at Charles City; April 24 at Bishop Garrigan; May 1 at Hampton-Dumont; May 4 at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura; May 5 at Algona; May 7 at Clear Lake; May 11 North Iowa Conference Meet at Belmond-Klemme; May 12 NIC Rain Date. May 21-22 State Track Meet at Drake University.

FOREST CITY GIRLS TRACK April 7 at Clear Lake; April 10 at Huxley; April 14 at Clarion-Goldfield; April 16 at North Iowa, Buffalo Center; April 17 at Bishop Garrigan; April 20 at Gilbert; April 21 at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura; April 24 at Estherville/

Lincoln Central; April 28 at Wartburg College; May 1 at Hampton-Dumont; May 4 at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura; May 5 at Mason City; May 7 at Clear Lake; May 11 North Iowa Conference Meet at Belmond-Klemme; May 12 NIC Rain Date; May 21-22 State Track Meet at Drake University.

Area; May 9 at HamptonDumont; May 11 North Iowa Conference Meet at Garner-HayfieldVentura; May 12 NIC Rain Date; May 22 District Tournament TBA; May 29 & 30 State Tournament TBA.

hosted by Bishop Garrigan at Spring Valley Golf Course; May 12 NIC Rain Date. May 15 Forest City Invitational at Bear Creek; May 18 Regionals TBA; May 26 Regionals TBA; June 1 & 2 State Tournament TBA.

FOREST CITY GIRLS GOLF April 7 at Eagle Grove County Club; April 13 triangular with BelmondFOREST CITY BOYS GOLF Klemme and North April 7 at Eagle Grove Country Club; April 13 at Iowa at Bear Creek Golf Course; April 17 at Rice Bear Creek Golf Course; April 17 at Rice Lake Golf Lake Golf and Country Club, Lake Mills; April and Country Club; April 20 at Newman Catholic, 20 at Newman Catholic, Mason City; April 24 triHighland Park; April 24 triangular with Osage and angular with Osage and Bishop Garrigan at Bear Bishop Garrigan at Bear Creek; April 25 at Algona; Creek; May 1 at GarnerHayfield-Ventura; May 4 May 1 Garner-Hayfieldat North Union; May 7 at Ventura at Bear Creek; Buffalo Center, Gruis Rec May 2 at West Hancock, Area; May 11 North Iowa Britt Golf Course; May 7 Conference Tournament, at North Iowa Gruis Rec

WEST HANCOCK BOYS TRACK April 6 at West Hancock; April 7 at Eagle Grove; April 10 at Clarion Goldfield; April 16 at Lake Mills; April 17 at Forest City; April 20 at North Union, Armstrong; April 21 at Belmond-Klemme; April 28 at GarnerHayfield-Ventura; May 1 at Hampton-Dumont; May 4 at West Hancock; May 8 at Bishop Garrigan, Algona; May 9 at Osage, May 11 North Iowa Conference Meet at BelmondKlemme. May 12 NIC Rain Date.

WEST HANCOCK GIRLS TRACK April 6 at Algona; April 14 at Clarion-Goldfield; April 17 at Bishop Garrigan, Algona; April 20 at Armstrong; April 21 at GarnerHayfield-Ventura; April 24 at Belmond-Klemme; April 27 at Lake Mills; April 28 at Forest City; May 1 at Hampton-Dumont; May 4 at West Hancock; May 5 at Mason City; May 11 North Iowa Conference Meet at Belmond-Klemme; May 12 NIC Rain Date.

Belmond-Klemme; May 2 West Hancock Tournament at Britt Country Club; May 5 Bishop Garrigan at Britt; May 7 at North Iowa, Gruis Rec Area; May 9 at Hampton-Dumont; May 11 North Iowa Conference Tournament at GarnerHayfield-Ventura; May 12 NIC Rain Date.

WEST HANCOCK GIRLS GOLF April 7 at North Iowa Sports Complex, Buffalo Center; April 13 with Osage and North Union at WEST HANCOCK BOYS GOLF Britt Country Club; April 17 at Garner-HayfieldApril 7 at North Iowa, Ventura; April 27 at Eagle Gruis Rec Area, April 13 triangular Osage and North Grove; May 1 at BelmondKlemme; May 5 at Bishop Union at Britt Country Garrigan; May 7 at North Club; April 17 at Garner Iowa, Gruis Rec Area; May Golf Course; April 20 Newman Catholic at High- 11 North Iowa Conference Tournament, hosted by land Park; April 24 Lake Mills at Britt County Club; Bishop Garrigan at Spring Valley Golf Course; May 12 April 27 at Eagle Grove NIC Rain Date.

Country Club; May 1 at