Spring sports preview 2014

A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT

April 2, 2014

Volume 149, No. 14

2014 SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW Covering the schools in Osage, Riceville and St. Ansgar

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OSAGE BOYS’ TRACK

Green Devils return letter winners DEB NICKLAY

Of The Press-News‌

OSAGE — It couldn’t be a better season for Osage boys’ track coach Scott Hoppel.

Hoppel, who begins his 13th year as coach, knows he has almost 20 returning letter winners from last year – and over half of them are seniors.

“We have a great senior class that has had a lot of success in a variety of sports through the years and I am looking forward to an exciting track season,” he said.

“And, we have good numbers with our junior and sophomore classes who will provide some needed depth. We have 38 young men who are all a key part of our program.”

His squad posted a third placing at the North Iowa Conference meet last season, just two points shy of co-champions, Forest City and Lake Mills. The squad placed second at the district meet.

More good news: He returns three of four state qualifiers on each of the shuttle hurdle relay, 4X200

DEB NICKLAY, The Press-News

From left, front, Andrew Lang, Ryan Cornwell, Hank Wagner, Justin Zimmerman, Nolan Lawler, Orry Leggett, Ben Huftalin, Garrett Maakestad and Skyler Buss; second row, Thatcher Goodale, Trevor Haaland, Ryan Woods, Ben Dralle, Tyler Friesen, Collin Havel, Tyler Mork, Joe Malecek and Evan Lawler; third row, Kraig Heckstein, Justin Woods, Ben Mallinger, Caleb Bushbaum, Trevor Olson, Tyler Randall and Nick Hoppel; back, Isaac Breon, Wyatt Spitz, Sam Bellairs, Shae Bartusek, Lucas Maakestad, Brody Wright, Patrick VandenAvond and Brett Barker. Not pictured: Kole Broderick, Jordan Okerstrom, Casey Ringhofer, Sam McCarty and Tucker Sledd. relay, distance medley and 4X400 relay squads; as well as senior Tyler Randall, who competed in the 1600 meters.

Hoppel will be assisted

by Thomas Meier in the distance and long jump; Larry Grein in throws; and Eric Dralle in hurdles.

Osage Boys’ Track APRIL 3: Co-ed at Nashua-Plainfield APRIL 4: At Forest City APRIL 7: Co-ed at home APRIL 15: At Clear Lake APRIL 17: At Lake Mills APRIL 21: A t Decorah APRIL 22: At Charles City APRIL 23-26: Drake Relays

APRIL 29: At home MAY 1: Co-ed at Cresco MAY 5: Co-ed at GHV MAY 9: At home MAY 12: Conference at West Hancock MAY 15: District at Osage MAY 22-24: State Track at Drake

“… We have good numbers with our junior and sophomore classes who will provide some needed depth.”

Scott Hoppel, O sage boys’ track coach

ON THE COVER: Green Devil Collin Havel takes to the hurdles during district competition in 2013.

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OSAGE GIRLS’ TRACK

Green Devils girls’ track has good numbers DEB NICKLAY

Of The Press-News‌

OSAGE — Osage High School head girls’ track coach Tom Muller begins his third season with high anticipation and high numbers – he has 42 athletes out for the Green Devils this season.

He has good talent, in both distances and in field events. His sprint medley team was a state qualifier in 2013, as was his distance medley.

“We hope to compete at all meets and score points in every event,” he said. “I expect our older girls to lead us and have some young girls who fill in and really help us out in the distance and hurdle events,” he said.

Amy Uhrmacher is his assistant coach.

DEB NICKLAY, The Press-News

From left, front, Kayla Tubbs, Jamie Jacobs, Chandler Banta, Mollie Shultz, Jayme Blaser, Liz Shaw, Laura Klaes, Hailey Popp, Cassidy Mohl and Kayla Uthe; second row, Autumn O’Malley, Megan Mooberry, Faith Meineke, Ashley Baer, Olivia Miller, Zoey Thompson, Abbie Miller, Roni Kruse and Morgan Grimm; third row, Ella Dralle, Ann Mari Milbrandt, McKenzie Mohl, Hannah Mauser, Julia Bobinet, Alex Byrnes, Rebekah Sletten, Sharline Berry, Destiny Thompson and Laura Miller; back, Becca Michael, Haley Wagner, Lauren Nasstrom, Becca Mullenbach, Lindsey Hemann, Breanna Barker, Emily Ross, Taylor Spitz, Aislinn Fox and Hannah Huebsch. Not pictured: Zoe Frey and Lily Roggensack.

Osage Girls’ Track APRIL 3: Co-ed at Nashua-Plainfield APRIL 7: Co-ed at home APRIL 11: Girls at Hampton-Dumont APRIL 15: Girls at home APRIL 21: Girls at New Hampton APRIL 23-26: Drake Relays APRIL 24: Girls at Nashua-Plainfield

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“I expect our older girls to lead us and have some young girls who fill in and really help us out in the distance and hurdle events.”

Coach Tom Muller

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OSAGE BOYS’ GOLF

Green Devils’ program has experience DEB NICKLAY

Of The Press-News‌

OSAGE — Gone is the rebuilding year of 2013, says boys’ Green Devils golf coach Eric Goddard.

“Last year was a year with a lot of new faces playing varsity for the first time; we had to replace the entire team from the season before,” he said.

The team, as result, struggled with inconsistent play and finished the season with a 0-12 record and an eighth placing in the North Iowa Conference.

But this year he welcomes back senior Izak Christensen, who had a 48.7 average last year. He will be joined by seniors Jeff Weber and Carter Roggensack. Goddard expects “a few freshmen to step in and contribute this season.”

Goddard, in his 12th season, is assisted by Chad Erickson.

Osage Boys’ Golf APRIL 7: At Charles City APRIL 10: At Northwood-Kensett APRIL 15: At Mason City APRIL 21: At Lake Mills APRIL 22: Charles City, home APRIL 25: At Forest City APRIL 28: SA, GHV, home MAY 2: At St. Ansgar MAY 6: NH, RRMR, home MAY 9: At Lake Mills MAY 12: Boys conference at Forest City MAY 16: Boys sectionals, TBA

DEB NICKLAY, The Press-News

Green Devil boys’ golf, from left, front, Dylan Filippo, Ben Grimm, Dylan Tuttle, Jacob Wilhm and Tyler Reams; back, David Curha, Ethan Bye, Jeff Weber, Nathan Spitz, Carter Roggensack and Izak Christensen.

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OSAGE GIRLS’ GOLF

Green Devils return good nucleus DEB NICKLAY

Of The Press-News‌

OSAGE — The Osage girls’ golf squad comes back to the 2014 season with both experience and power.

Coach Eric Goddard said “we return with a good nucleus, so my expectations are pretty high for this season.”

“I feel like we have a few girls who are capable of doing some very good things individually as well as team-wise.”

Providing some of that confidence is the return of senior Kelsey Ott and sophomore Courtney Tusler, who had 53 and 53.7 averages last season.

“Kelsey placed second in conference and Courtney placed fourth,” he added.

Other returning letter winners include Taylor Dohlman and Tatum Midlang.

Osage Girls’ Golf APRIL 7: At Charles City APRIL 10: At Northwood-Kensett APRIL 15: At Mason City APRIL 21: At Lake Mills APRIL 22: Charles City, home APRIL 25: At Forest City APRIL 28: SA, GHV, home MAY 2: At St. Ansgar MAY 6: NH, RRMR, home MAY 9: At Lake Mills MAY 12: Conference at West Hancock MAY 16: Districts, TBA

DEB NICKLAY, The Press-News

Green Devil girls’ golf, from left, front, Jenna Hanson, Ralee Kruse and Taylor Dohlman; back, Courtney Tusler, Tatum Midlang, Kelsey Ott and Kimberly Heckstein.

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OSAGE GIRLS’ TENNIS

Green Devils’ numbers, hopes up for stellar season DEB NICKLAY

Of The Press-News‌

OSAGE — Osage girls’ tennis coach Ryan McInroy said there is a lot of good news about this year’s Green Devil team.

The team has drawn 22 members this year, up from 15 a year ago.

It is a mix of “many new faces and a lot of returning experienced players,” he said.

The girls have also joined the North Iowa Tennis Conference, and will face off with teams from Charles City, Clear Lake, Decorah, Waverly and Oelwein.

Highlighting last season was Kloe Chisholm, who finished third in

Osage Girls’ Tennis

APRIL 7: Decorah, home APRIL 10: At Charles City APRIL 11: At Hampton-Dumont APRIL 15: Clear Lake, home APRIL 21: At Decorah APRIL 28: At Clear Lake APRIL 29: At Dike MAY 3: Decorah Tournament MAY 9: AplingtonParkersburg, home MAY 12: Waverly, home MAY 15: Mason City, home MAY 17: Regional Tennis, TBA MAY 22, 24: Regional Tennis, TBA individual regional singles, which qualified her as an alternate at the state meet.

This year, he sees a lot

DEB NICKLAY, The Press-News

Osage Girls’ Tennis, from left, front, Kim Shaw, Lindsay Beyer, Katie Plotzke, Alexa Maakestad, Bailey Joens, Alice Solberg, Hannah Pfeifer, Kala Rogers, Adriana Printy, and Brandy Nauman. Back, Tayler Adams, Alex Gentz, Klair Chisholm, Hannah Mullenbach, Emmi Taets, Amber Schwarting, Louise Castro, Noralba Cibria, Natasha Weiland, Dominique Adams, McCown Leggett and Jessica Meyer. of promise in senior Katie Plotzke and junior Amber Schwarting, who both

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saw lots of playing time in both singles and doubles in 2013.

“Both will be running for the upper varsity positions,” said McInroy.

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McInroy, a second year coach, is joined by assistant coach Cody Smith.

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ST. ANSGAR BOYS’ TRACK

Saints expect to be competitive DEB NICKLAY

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ST. ANSGAR — St. Ansgar High School boys’ track returns “with good numbers and we expect to be competitive,” said longtime coach Drew Clevenger.

“We have a good group of seniors that have provided us with great leadership early in the season.”

The boys will get a taste of the season on Monday, April 7, when they open the year with a co-ed meet at Osage.

Clevenger and company

are intent to make their leadership and experience work for the squad. The Saints got whistled out of its fifth straight Corn Bowl Conference title by one point in 2013. Kyle Hanson, however, did everyone proud by taking sixth in the state 100 meters.

Clevenger will be assisted by Rich Sherman and Carter Patterson.

JIM CROSS, The Press-News

Saints boys’ track, from left, front, Dylan Gooder, Blake Adams, Jacob Hyde, Sterling Isler, Jacob Schaefer, Cole Willert, Cutter Bruce, Mitchell Cole, Sam Steele and Scot Sievert; second row, Ben Boerjan, John Patterson, Tristin Kennedy, Blake Patterson, Kyle Hanson, Bret Williams, Parker Hendrickson, Brody Bruce, Justin Okland, Brady Panhoff and Riley Wondra; back, Bobby Patterson, Zach Krahenbuhl, Brady Jahr, Chase McCurdy, Clint Huemann, Kaid Bruce, Sam Heimer, Quinton Halliday, Jake Krahenbuhl, Eric Rysavy, Austin Rysavy, Jacob Hemann, Garet Phelps, Trey Tesch and Mitchell Smith.

St. Ansgar Boys’ Track APRIL 7: Co-ed, at Osage APRIL 14: At Forest City APRIL 15: At Crestwood APRIL 17: At Lake Mills APRIL 22: At Charles City APRIL 25: At Nashua-Plainfield APRIL 28: At Northwood-Kensett

APRIL 29: At Osage MAY 2: At Dike-New Hartford MAY 5: Co-ed, at Nashua-Plainfield MAY 8: Co-ed, at Clear Lake MAY 12: Conference at Nashua-Plainfield MAY 15: Districts, TBA MAY 22: State, TBA

“We have a good group of seniors that have provided us with great leadership early in the season.”

Coach Drew Clevenger

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ST. ANSGAR GIRLS’ TRACK

Saints have strong core of talent DEB NICKLAY

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ST. ANSGAR — Saints’ girls’ track coach Phil Baldus is excited about his 2014 season, as he welcomes back a strong corps of girls who were Corn Bowl Conference champs in 2013.

Several have state meet experience in both track and field events. Melanie Gerbig, a junior, and Taylor Hulshizer, finished 1-2 in the shot put in last year’s conference meet; Paige Salz was second in the discus throw at conference.

Hannah Goplerud and Tess Mayer, both state qualifiers, will contribute in the sprint relays. Mayer will also be a key hurdler for the team. Both Mayer and Jessi Hansen competed at state in the shuttle relays.

Natalie Halfman is one of the state’s top 2A runners in the 400 meters and 800 meters, and finished fourth in the 400 and third in the 800 in the state contest.

“Wherever she runs, we’ll be tough,” said Baldus.

Goplerud, Noelle Hulshizer and Halfman

St. Ansgar Girls’ Track APRIL 7: Co-ed, at Osage APRIL 8: At Clear Lake APRIL 14: At Northwood-Kensett APRIL 15: At Osage APRIL 22: At Crestwood APRIL 25: At Charles City APRIL 28: At Lake Mills APRIL 29: At Forest City MAY 2: At Nashua-Plainfield meet MAY 5: Co-ed, at Nashua-Plainfield MAY 8: Co-ed, at Clear Lake MAY 12: Conference at Northwood-Kensett MAY 15: Districts, TBA MAY 22: State, TBA competed in the sprint medley at the state contest; Mayer and Jessi Hansen competed at state in the shuttle hurdle relay.

Hulshizer, he added, “can run anything from 800 and down and run it well,” he said.

Baldus, heading into his 32nd year as coach, is assisted by Keely Schwiesow.

JIM CROSS, The Press-News

Saints girls’ track, from left, front, Jane Franke, Paige Salz, Taylor Hulshizer, Bethany Smillie, Hannah Goplerud; second row, Lauren Groth, Natalie Halfman, Melanie Gerbig and Noelle Hulshizer; third row, Lindsey DeBower, Brooke Davila, Amelia Koster, Jessi Hansen, Kaylee Eggers, Caitlyn Juhl and Kylie Juenger; back, Tara Kramer, Daria Jorgensen, Claire Groth, Rylie Hansen, Mariah Hulshizer and Holbrook Schutjer. Not pictured: Tess Mayer and Kitana Freebury.

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ST. ANSGAR GIRLS’ GOLF

Saints’ girls’ golf returns with experience DEB NICKLAY

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ST. ANSGAR — St. Ansgar girls’ golf has some good experience returning to the small squad.

Coach Shannon Belz hopes to improve on last year’s 2-9 end-of-season standing.

The girls placed fifth in the Corn Bowl Conference meet.

Marandah Scott, Brooke Hemann and Taylor Holmes make up the team.

“I believe with the experience we have returning, we’ll be competitive,” said Belz, who enters his 19th year of coaching.

He sees Nashua-Plainfield, RRMR and Central Springs as providing the toughest contests this season.

St. Ansgar Girls’ Golf APRIL 11: At Central Springs APRIL 14: N-K, WF, RRMR, home APRIL 22: At Riceville APRIL 24: At Northwood-Kensett APRIL 26: At New Hampton APRIL 28: At Osage MAY 1: At Newman Catholic MAY 2: Riceville, NB, N-P, home MAY 5: CS, N-P, N-K, home MAY 9: At Central Springs MAY 12: Conference at Central Springs

“I believe with the experience we have returning, we’ll be competitive.”

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JIM CROSS, The Press-News

Saints girls’ golf, from left, Marandah Scott, Brooke Hemann and Taylor Holmes.

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ST. ANSGAR BOYS’ GOLF

Saints boys’ golf should only get better Johnson, Jack Koster, Marcus McNeally, Jared Mayer, ST. ANSGAR — Saints’ Colin Salz, Scott Hemann, Jared Kramer, Sam Riley, boy’s golf coach Shannon Adam Haynes, Chris MatBelz says his boys will be competitive this year, and tick, Hunter Thome and hopes to improve upon the Adam Wilder.

Belz, a 19-year coachalready-good 14-7 standing veteran, said West ing from last season. The Saints finished fifth in the Fork, Central Springs and Nashua-Plainfield will Corn Bowl Conference. provide the most compeMembers include tition.

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St. Ansgar Boys’ Golf APRIL 11: At Central Springs APRIL 14: N-K, WF, RRMR, home APRIL 18: At New Hampton APRIL 21: At Riceville APRIL 24: At Northwood-Kensett

APRIL 26: At New Hampton APRIL 28: At Northwood MAY 2: Riceville, NB, N-P, home MAY 5: CS, N-P, N-K, home MAY 12: Conference at home

JIM CROSS, The Press-News

Saints boys’ golf, from left, front, Derrick Heimer, Landon Johnson, Jack Koster, Marcus McNeally, Jared Mayer and Colin Salz; back, Scott Hemann, Jared Kramer, Sam Riley, Adam Haynes, Chris Mattick, Hunter Thome and Adam Wilder.

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RICEVILLE GIRLS’ TRACK

Numbers low, core group strong in 2014 HANNAH CROSS For The Press-News‌

RICEVILLE — The Riceville girls’ track team has been getting ready to compete in the 2014 season, despite snowy Iowa’s weather.

“The poor weather in late winter and early spring has altered our practice schedule and ability to get outside to compete in practice,” said Bryce Conway, who begins his 10th season.

“Regardless, our team has shown improvement already in the first few weeks of practice.”

Returning letter winners for Riceville include senior Emily Rickerl; juniors McKayla Heczko and Hannah Cross; and sophomores Lydia Beran, Mady Kuhn, Savannah Asfahl and Dianna Sunnes.

Standouts from last year were Beran, who placed second in the 1500 meters at districts and Heczko, who placed first in the 400-meter hurdles at conference and third in 100-meter hurdles at districts.

First-time members are senior Mary Lewis; and freshmen Sierra Ring,

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APRIL 3: At Nashua-Plainfield APRIL 7: At Osage APRIL 14: At Northwood-Kensett APRIL 22: At Crestwood, Cresco APRIL 24: At Nashua-Plainfield APRIL 28: At Lake Mills MAY 1: At Crestwood, Cresco MAY 2: At Nashua-Plainfield MAY 6: At Sumner MAY 8: At Northwood-Kensett MAY 12: At Northwood-Kensett MAY 15: Districts, TBA

“We have a good core of kids, just not the numbers to be able to fill events.”

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“We have a good core of kids, just not the numbers to be able to fill events,” said co-coach Barb Gesell, who is on board for her seventh season.

“We will be hoping to improve every day, week, JIM CROSS, The Press-News and month in all aspects of our events as the season Riceville girls’ track, from left, front, McKayla Heczko, Mady Kuhn, Savannah Asfahl, Sierra Ring, Sarah Klaes, Mary Lewis progresses,” said Conway. and Lydia Beran; back, Hannah Cross, Emily Rickerl and Dianna Sunnes. Not pictured: Morgan Kelley.

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RICEVILLE BOYS’ TRACK

Riceville boys’ track looking for some wins RICEVILLE — Although it lacks some depth in some areas, the Riceville boys’ track squad is looking for a good year under first-year coach, Derek Balsley.

Team members are: Seniors, Josh Krukow, Jake Fox, Brady Foster, Colton Reddel and Ryan Shedenhelm.

Juniors, Dillon Bucknell, Jacob Back, Nicholas Jensen and Justin Birchem.

Sophomores, Dalton Gillen, Dalton Reddel, Zack Lee, Jeremiah Kelley and Max Larsen.

Freshmen, Mikal Percival, Ben Swancutt, Andrew Morische, Cole Holeman and Tylar Christensen.

The boys open their season on April 3 at a meet hosted by Nashua-Plainfield.

Riceville Boys’ Track APRIL 3: At Nashua-Plainfield APRIL 7: At Osage APRIL 15: At Crestwood, Cresco APRIL 22: At Charles City APRIL 25: At Nashua-Plainfield APRIL 28: At Northwood-Kensett APRIL 29: At Osage MAY 1: At Crestwood, Cresco MAY 6: At Sumner MAY 8: At Northwood-Kensett MAY 12: At Northwood-Kensett MAY 15: Districts, TBA

JIM CROSS, The Press-News

Riceville boys’ track, from left, front, Tylar Christensen, Nick Jensen, Andrew Morische, Dillon Bucknell and Dalton Gillen; middle, Justin Birchem, Dalton Reddel, Jacob Back, Max Larsen, Ben Swancutt, Ryan Shedenhelm and Colton Reddel; and back, Cole Holeman, Zack Lee, Mikal Percival, Jeremiah Kelley, Brady Foster, Jake Fox and Josh Krukow.

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RICEVILLE GIRLS’ GOLF

Wildcats looking for strong season Madison Drilling and Bailey Dohlman.

Dunn is looking for her RICEVILLE — Ricevfirst trip to state. Dunn ille girl’s golf team is qualified for regionals striving for a successful in each of the last three 2014 season. years, but has fallen short Returning letterof a state berth. winners include senior “All of the girls are Abby Dunn; juniors Jenna solid golfers,” said Coach O’Donnell and Courtney McKenna; and sophomores Robin Kuhn.

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Riceville Girls’ Golf APRIL 7: At Cresco APRIL 10: At West Fork APRIL 14: At Nashua-Plainfield APRIL 15: At Elma (NH) APRIL 22: CS, St. A, NK, Home APRIL 25: At North Butler

APRIL 28: At Northwood-Kensett MAY 2: At St. Ansgar MAY 5: NB, RRMR, WF, Home MAY 8: At West Fork MAY 12: Conference at Central Springs MAY 19: Sectional, TBA

JIM CROSS, The Press-News

Riceville girls’ golf, from left, Madison Drilling, Jenna O’Donnell, Abby Dunn, Courtney McKenna and Bailey Dohlman.

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TRAP SHOOTING Osage Trap Shooting APRIL 3: At Nashua-Plainfield APRIL 5: At New Hampton Inv. APRIL 10: At New Hampton APRIL 12: At Nashua Inv. APRIL 14: At Austin, Minn.

APRIL 21: At Ventura APRIL 26: At Osage APRIL 28: At Austin, Minn.

MAY 3: At Austin, Minn.

MAY 5: At Ventura MAY 6: At Cedar Falls MAY 10: At Osage MAY 17: At Osage MAY 30-31: State Meet

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Riceville boys’ golf, from left, front, Jake Jensen, Gatlin Hemann, Kalvin Christensen and Logan Mayer; back, John Green, Benn Dunn, Emilio Gomez and Joey Gansen.

Wildcats back in full swing HANNAH CROSS For The Press-News‌

RICEVILLE — Returning letter winners for the Riceville boys’ golf team are juniors John Green and Gatlin Hemann and sophomore Logan Mayer.

“I am expecting strong contributions from first time freshmen Ben Dunn and Joey Gansen,” said Coach Robin Kuhn.

Other contributors of the team include juniors Emilio Gomez and Kalvin Christensen, and freshman Jake Jensen.

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Riceville Boys’ Golf APRIL 4: At Cresco APRIL 10: At West Fork APRIL 14: At Nashua-Plainfield APRIL 15: At Elma (NH) APRIL 22: CS, St. A, NK, Home APRIL 25: At North Butler

APRIL 28: At Northwood-Kensett MAY 2: At St. Ansgar MAY 5: NB, RRMR, WF, Home MAY 8: At West Fork MAY 12: Conference at St. Ansgar MAY 16: Sectional at North Butler

APRIL 3: At Nashua-Plainfield APRIL 5: At New Hampton APRIL 8: At New Hampton APRIL 12: At Nashua-Plainfield APRIL 14: At Austin, Minn.

(NK) APRIL 15: At Osage APRIL 17: At Osage APRIL 24: At Osage APRIL 26: Home invitational APRIL 28: At Austin, Minn.

(NK) MAY 1: At New Hampton (S. Winn.)

MAY 3: At Austin, Minn. (NK) MAY 5: At Ventura (MC) MAY 6: At Cedar Falls MAY 8: At New Hampton MAY 10: At Osage MAY 15: At Osage MAY 17: At New Hampton MAY 16: Conference, TBA MAY 30: State at Cedar Falls

Good Luck student athletes

HAVE A GREAT SPRING SPORTS SEASON! NEW YORK LIFE Don Fox, LUTCF, CLTC 732-4973 615 Mechanic Street, Osage Financial Services Professional*

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