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4 Pee Wee Profiles MidAmerican Energy Team of the Month: Westside Cubs Turn to page four to read about our Team of the Month, the Westside Cubs, who have quite the coaching staff and plenty of talented, young players. On page six, read about this month’s M.V.P.

13 Prep Connection High School Pigskin Preview We’ve done our homework and put together a complete preview of the 2011 high school football season. No team was left out! See district predictions for every class, from 8-Player to 4A, and our AllState teams.

53 Collegiate Corner College Pigskin Preview Every college team in Iowa is previewed inside—and we mean all of ‘em! From JUCO, to NAIA, to NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision, we’ve got previews and predictions.

70 Health & Fitness Hip Pain in Athletes Dr. Vitteto of Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons, P.C. discusses a very common occurence in athletes’ bodies: hip pain. He gives a run-down on symptoms and treatments so you can decide your next move if you or your athlete is experiencing this issue.

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Contributing Writers: Amy Tagliareni, David Vittetoe M.D. Cover: University of Iowa quarterback James Vandenberg joines Iowa State University linebacker Jake Knott on the cover, as both will be leaders of their teams this season. Vandenberg is a graduate of Keokuk high school, while Knott graduated from Waukee.

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Prose From the Pub Friday Night Live, New ISC Website with Real Live Scoring, Expanded TV Coverage! Ensure the Iowa Sports Connection is State’s Leader Once Again in 2011! our system that allows This is the 13th our field correspondents anniversary of the Iowa to load scores from the Sports Connection and of games through their course that makes this the PDAs and within seconds 13th annual Pigskin Preview! the scores scroll on This 13th anniversary Iowa iowasportsconnection. Sports Connection Pigskin com, WHO-TV 13’s website, Preview is the most in-depth 13NOW.com for mobile magazine that has ever been browsers and scrolls published by our firm. Once Mike Rickord ISC Publisher during the sportscast on again our staff, led by Tony WHO-TV 13. Again this Atzenti, Tim Weideman fall we will provide immediate scoring and John Streets, has accumulated for over 100 games along with end of more information than any media outlet period and scoring details statewide in Iowa in one magazine with statewide with our television partners and now reach. aired in Northeast Iowa on KCRG 9.2, Every high school from 8-man to 4-A KMEG 14 CBS in Sioux City, KWWL in is covered. The coverage includes every Waterloo the NBC affiliate, and WQAD district and conference across the state CBS in the Quad Cities are back on “From The Missouri to the Mississippi.” board to ensure that the Iowa Sports The colleges and universities across the Connection multi-media network is the state from the Division I programs to the state’s leader in covering Iowa high NAIA programs are also included in this school athletics year round with radio, 13th annual Pigskin Preview making it television, web, and of course, our Iowa without a doubt the most comprehensive Sports Connection magazine. This football magazine EVER printed in Iowa. alliance, along with a partnership with The pads will be popping across this ESPN 1700 our flagship and over 27 state from 8-man games in Lenox to radio affiliates, ensure that our six-hour Jack Trice Stadium where Iowa and Iowa Friday Night Live is the state’s leader as State do battle on September 10th and we kick off the 2011 Iowa high school the Iowa Sports Connection staff have a sports season! preview inside of every game and team These new alliances, combined for you football fans from border to with our statewide magazine, digital border magazines and newly redesigned The front cover of this edition also iowasportsconnection.com, combine to recognizes offense in 2011 with Iowa bring Iowa the most powerful multimedia born and bred standouts on the cover. high school network reaching every This year’s crop of homegrown talent county and covering every sport all year includes our two cover boys: Hawkeye — not just state tournament coverage. James Vanderberg, the “Keokuk Cannon” Our affiliates will provide feet on the and Cyclone Jake “Knock your Socks Off” ground around the state and get the Knott, the former Waukee Warrior. community feel in the reports along with The Iowa Sports Connections our statewide broad-brush analysis. Friday Night Live production in 2011 The magazine has expanded in size and will continue to expand the state’s quality in our 13th year but now along most powerful statewide high school with over 477 Casey’s General Stores, multi-media network in history. Our we are also in the Scheels Sports stores Iowa Sports Connection Radio Network in Iowa City, Sioux City, West Des Moines, enters year No. 5 as we reach all 99 Cedar Falls and Waterloo. These two counties every Friday night and Saturday distribution partners, along with the morning and Iowa’s only daily Iowa Iowa high schools and all of our clients Sports Connection high school update businesses, have our magazine reaching Monday through Friday to all of our every pocket of the great state of Iowa. affiliates again reaching all 99 counties. In closing, every year I apologize for In 2011 Friday Night Live will have over this infomercial column but I am so 100 correspondents live from games proud of the staff and appreciative of providing live updates from across the our supporting partners and sponsors state and along with over 100 schools that I had to announce from my monthly that will provide us with scores ensuring pulpit. This growth has been a team that the Iowa Sports Connection Friday effort with the schools and youth Night Live Scoreboard show — from programs that comprise the foundation 10 p.m. until midnight — will have the of Iowa sports “From the Pee Wees to state’s most in-depth scoreboard as it the Preps to the Pros!” I look forward was recognized by the Iowa Broadcast to expansion across Iowa and a fall of News Association as the state’s premier incredible football coverage and the sports production. family moments that we all share in this The Iowa Sports Connection Radio great state. statewide coverage has expanded Thanks again for picking up the Iowa further with video and real time scoring Sports Connection’s 13th annual Pigskin updates on our new look website, Preview! Have A Championship Year! iowasportsconnection.com. Our HyGod Bless You! God Bless America! Vee High School Headquarters and command center are in year No. 3 in the heart of the state capital inside the WHO TV 13 building. The NBC affiliate in all of central Iowa and the Iowa Sports Connection have expanded Volume 13 Issue 6

Team of the Month: Westside Cubs

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The Westside Cubs, from West Des Moines, Iowa, are members of USSSA and play in the Baseball Boys 7 & Under Coaches Pitch AAA classification. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a look at the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coaches: Don Wengert: SC Heelan - Pitched at Iowa Sate. Pitched in the Major Leagues 7 seasons in Oakland, Atlanta, Pittsburgh and Chicago Cubs. Currently Pharamsuetrical rep. Matt Wagner: Cedar Fall HS Pitched at Arkansas and Iowa State. PItched in the Majors for Seattle and Montreal. Currently West Bank VP Jim Nahas: Dowling - Pitched at Florida and Iowa . Pitch in the minor leagues in the Atlanta Braves organization Brad Rose: Fairfield HS - Played at Simpson. High School coach at Ottumwa(won back to back state championships) and Ankeny. Currently Valley AD Troy Plummer: Saydel HS - Played at Simpson. 10 years pitching coach at Grand View University. Currently Grand View AD.

Top row: Jim Nahas coach, Matt Wagner coach, Troy Plummer coach; Middle row: Don Wengert coach, Cade Sinclair, Hayden Wagner, Eli Moses, Jackson Yurgae, , George Nahas, Caden Nunez, Brad Rose coach; Front row: Logan Koch, Colin Clark, Brady Hufford, Robby Wegert, Ty Plummer, Jeff Rose.

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M.V.P.: Jim Webb, Waukee H.S., Sugar Creek Maggie Sutton Staff Writer

Jim Webb has been an instrumental force in the success of the Waukee High School golf teams and getting youth involved in the game of golf.

says it also helps the pros keep their own game up.

Webb, the General Manager and Golf Pro at Sugar Creek Golf Course in Waukee, has been putting on clinics and camps for the youth in Waukee and the surrounding areas since he came to Sugar Creek in 2007.

Webb has an accomplished team of Pros who help out with his camps. Chad Proehl is a PGA Player of the year, while Judd Gibb is a two time Iowa PGA Teacher of the Year. Sarah Bidney is the first female to receive the Teacher of the Year award for the Iowa PGA, which she won in 2010.

He had hosted large clinics at the course he worked at before Sugar Creek, and wanted to get the momentum for golf going in the Waukee area.

Since getting involved with the programs Webb started at Sugar Creek, the Waukee High School Girls golf team has finished in the top three at state the last two years.

Since his first year with the clinics, in which he saw about 80 golfers of all ages during 4 different camps, Webb has increased to over 300 students this past summer. The camps have also been categorized into peewee, intermediate, and advanced levels along with age.

Webb also likes the clinics because it brings kids in to play golf with their parents, grandparents, and even friends. Webb likes how the kids “keep coming back if they have a great time”.

Webb says that teaching is one of the more fun parts of being a Pro. “If you don’t teach or play golf there’s no reason to be a Pro.” Webb

The clinics mostly see kids from around the Waukee area and surrounding towns like Adel and Van Meeter, but they have drawn kids from as far away as Perry and the Cedar Rapids area.

Jim Webb Golf Background: PGA Head Professional at Sugar Creek Teaching: Jim has been teaching professionally for 18 years. Specializing in junior golf camps, Jim has expanded Sugar Creek’s Junior Golf Program to include 250+ students per summer. In addition to his duties as General Manager and Head Golf Professional at Sugar Creek, he also performs several hundred individual golf lessons per season. Jim is also a lead instructor for Kevin Beard’s Operation State Champ winter program and is a staff member for JD Turner Corporate Golf Schools. Education: Iowa State University -1991 Golfing: Member of Iowa State H.S. Team Champions (DSM Lincoln)-1983; Match Play Qualifier USGA Junior Am1985; Match Play Qualifier USGA Publinks Championship-1987,1989; NCAA Individual Qualifier-1990; ISU Team Captain 19891991; Member of several Iowa Cup Teams; Winner of several Iowa Section PGA tournaments.

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2011 ISC All-State Baseball and Softball Teams Tony Atzeni Radio Account Manager DES MOINES, Iowa - The Iowa Sports Connection has released their 2011 Iowa High School Baseball and Softball All-State teams. Also named are the Player, Pitcher and Coach of the Year in each of the four classes.

Baseball CLASS 4A, 1st Team All-State C-Joel Lanning, Sophomore, Ankeny C-Jeff Pullen, Junior, West Des Moines Valley P-Brad Chelleen, Senior, Dowling Catholic P-Andrew Hedrick, Senior, Ankeny P-Will Kenny, Senior, Fort Dodge P-Ryan Rumpf, Senior, Iowa City West P-David Stagg, Senior, West Des Moines Valley INF-Casey Addelia, Junior, Pleasant Valley INF-Aaron Huber, Senior, North Scott (Eldridge) INF-Adam Prybil, Senior, Iowa City High INF-Jake Peter, Senior, Mason City INF-DJ Utley, Senior, Cedar Rapids Prairie INF-Jake Yacinich, Senior, Dowling Catholic OF-Austin Christensen, Senior, Cedar Rapids Kennedy OF-Ryan Rumpf, Senior, Iowa City West OF-Eric Toole, Senior, Lewis Central (Council Bluffs) UTL-Austin Stubbs, Senior, Sioux City East UTL-Connor Bravard, Senior, Dowling Catholic UTL-Brandon Platts, Senior, Mason City Class 4A Player of the Year – Austin Christensen, Senior Cedar Rapids Kennedy Class 4A Pitcher of the Year – Andrew Hedrick, Senior, Ankeny Class 4A Coach of the Year – Tim O’Neill, Dowling Catholic CLASS 3A, 1st Team All-State C-Seth Bozman, Senior, Saydel C-J.J. Reimer, Senior, Dubuque Wahlert P-Zach Brautigam, Senior, Dubuque Wahlert P-Scott Harris, Senior, Dallas Center-Grimes P-Taylor Kaufman, Senior, Glenwood P-Jared Shoning, Senior, Carlisle P-Brandon Shulista, Senior, Solon INF-Carsen Anderson, Senior, Storm Lake INF-Nick Day, Senior, Solon INF-Michael McCabe, Senior, Storm Lake INF-Riley McCarron, Senior, Dubuque Wahlert INF-Taylor Ostrich, Senior, Carroll INF-Jake Wimmer, Senior, Sergeant Bluff-Luton OF-Tommy Argo, Senior, Davenport Assumption OF-Paul Jacobson, Junior, Bishop Heelan (Sioux City) OF-Derrick Loveless, Senior, Solon UTL-Austin Katzureck, Senior, Norwalk UTL-Marshall Koehn, Senior, Solon UTL-Tanner Truesdale, Junior, Clear Lake Class 3A Player of the Year – Derrick Loveless, Senior, Solon Class 3A Pitcher of the Year – Brandon Shulista, Senior, Solon Class 3A Coach of the Year – Keith McSweeney, Solon CLASS 2A, 1st Team All-State C-Bryce Berg, Senior, Kuemper Catholic (Carroll) C-Lucas Jacque, Junior, Beckman (Dyersville) P-Casey Berg, Sophomore, Kuemper Catholic (Carroll) P-Joe Goodman, Senior, Gilbert P-Chris Halbur, Sophomore, Kuemper Catholic (Carroll) P-Cale Henke, Senior, Hudson P-Calvin Matthews, Junior, Davis County (Bloomfield) P-Joel Wiggins, Junior, PCM-Monroe INF-Ryan Friedrich, Senior, Alta/Aurelia INF-Jorey Heckenberg, Senior, Van Buren (Keosauqua) INF Josh Martsching, Junior, Davis County (Bloomfield) INF-Logan Murry, Senior, West Branch INF-Ben Stutt, Senior, Monticello OF-Jake Greco, Junior, North Fayette (West Union) OF-Jake Stalzer, Senior, Albia 8

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OF-Cody Williams, Senior, Kuemper Catholic (Carroll) UTL-Robbie Anstoetter, Junior, Beckman (Dyersville) UTL-Mike Goerdt, Senior, Columbus Catholic (Waterloo) UTL-Danny Pacha, Junior, Iowa City Regina Class 2A Player of the Year – Calvin Matthews, Junior, Davis County (Bloomfield) Class 2A Pitcher of the Year – Joe Goodman, Senior, Gilbert Class 2A Coach of the Year - Todd White, Davis County (Bloomfield) CLASS 1A, 1st Team All-State C-Mike Burroughs, Senior, Kee (Lansing) C-Jacob Esdohr, Senior, Coon Rapids-Bayard P-Tony Becker, Senior, Don Bosco (Gilbertville) P-Kyle Denning, Senior, NUH-Cedar Falls P-Jon Heiderscheit, Senior, Kee (Lansing) P-Blake Louscher, Senior, Newman Catholic (Mason City) P-Ethan Westphal, Senior, Martensdale-St. Marys INF-Dillon Coates, Senior, Martensdale-St. Marys INF-Jalen Cooper, Senior, Kee (Lansing) INF-Dakota McFatridge, Senior, Montezuma INF-Hunter King, Senior, Newman Catholic (Mason City) INF-JD Nielsen, Junior, Martensdale-St. Marys INF-Billy Steichen, Senior, St. Mary’s (Remsen) OF-Brendon Boerm, Senior, North Tama (Traer) OF-Drew Verstegen, Senior, Newman Catholic (Mason City) UTL-Colton Bormann, Sophomore, Preston UTL-Isaac Gribben, Senior, Newman Catholic (Mason City) UTL-Gage Reis, Junior, Coon Rapids-Bayard UTL-Andrew Utterback, Senior, Sigourney Class 1A Player of the Year – Jacob Esdohr, Senior, Coon Rapids-Bayard Class 1A Pitcher of the Year - Ethan Westphal, Senior, Martensdale-St. Marys Class 1A Coach of the Year - Justin Dehmer, Martensdale-St. Marys

Softball CLASS 4A, 1st Team All-State C-Tiffany Gillaspy, Senior, Southeast Polk C-Keirstyn Davis, Sophomore, Clinton P-Riley Fisher, Junior, Des Moines East P-Miranda Kramer, Senior, Burlington P-Hannah Petersen, Junior, Cedar Rapids Jefferson P-Kelsey Rose, Senior, Bettendorf P-Shayla Starkenburg, Junior, Ankeny INF-Morgan Lintz, Senior, Bettendorf INF-Aly Cappaert, Junior, Ankeny INF-Jessica Grochala, Junior, Des Moines East INF-Tyler Sampson, Senior, Cedar Rapids Xavier INF-Paige Schreiner, Junior, Ottumwa INF-Abbie Van Vleet, Junior, Indianola OF-Laney Abrahamson, Junior, West Des Moines Valley OF-Kenzie Alstott, Senior, Fort Dodge OF-Sammy Garrett, Sophomore, Ottumwa UTL-Tatum Klein, Junior, Iowa City West UTL-Hannah Koerperich, Senior, Dubuque Hempstead UTL-Jadyn Spencer, Senior, Waterloo West Class 4A Player of the Year – Jadyn Spencer, Senior Waterloo West Class 4A Pitcher of the Year – Riley Fisher, Junior, Des Moines East Class 4A Coach of the Year - Amy Farmer, Ankeny CLASS 3A, 1st Team All-State C-Chelsea Riordan, Senior, Boone C-Betsy Thomas, Junior, Sergeant Bluff-Luton P-Sarah Briggs, Senior, Waverly-Shell Rock P-Kenzie Flaws, Junior, Carlisle P-Madison Frain, Junior, Creston P-Paige Lowary, Freshman, Dallas-Center-Grimes P-Tanna Seuferer, Senior, Chariton INF-Taylor Benshoof, Sophomore, Winterset

INF-Layne Grgurich, Senior, Chariton INF-Abby Lasher, Senior, Charles City INF-Hiliary Pennington, Senior, Carlisle INF-Whitney Vander Maten, Junior, Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley INF-Caitlyn Wnek, Junior, Clear Creek-Amana OF-Seyerra Dubois, Junior, Carlisle OF-Sarah Ryan, Senior, Mount Vernon OF-Fran Strub, Junior, Clear Creek-Amana OF-Whitney Williams, Senior, Pella UTL-Lisa Berns, Senior, Charles City UTL-Maliah Fligg, Sophomore, Clear Creek-Amana UTL-Macey Wolfe, Sophomore, Dallas-Center-Grimes Class 3A Player of the Year – Caitlin Wnek, Junior, Clear Creak-Amana Class 3A Pitcher of the Year – Paige Lowary, Freshman, Dallas Center-Grimes Class 3A Coach of the Year -Steve Corkrean, Winterset CLASS 2A, 1st Team All-State C-Allie Oberg, Sophomore, St. Edmond (Fort Dodge) C-Jayden Ott, Senior, Central Springs (Manly) P-Kaitlin Caston, Senior, West Burlington P-Paige Compton, Sophomore, Durant-Bennett P-Bethany Isaacson, Junior, Central Springs (Manly) P-Kelsey Lough, Sophomore, Jesup P-Faith Schmidt, Junior, Emmetsburg INF-Bobbi Jo Burrows, Junior, Bondurant-Farrar INF-Jordan Henningsen, Senior, Alta/Aurelia INF-Julia Hunter, Senior, Iowa City Regina INF-Leah Kipfer, Senior, Albia INF-Lynsie Sievertsen, Junior, IKM-Manning INF-Chelsey Wedeking, Senior, Nashua-Plainfield OF-Ashley Burrows, Freshman, Bondurant-Farrar OF-Tiffany Housh, Senior, Missouri Valley OF-Ashley Toms, Junior, South Central Calhoun UTL-Emily Dunbar, Senior, Central Springs (Manly) UTL-Sabrina Hargis, Senior, Bondurant-Farrar UTL-Jody Hagedorn, Sophomore, IKM-Manning Class 2A Player of the Year – Julia Hunter, Senior, Iowa City Regina Class 2A Pitcher of the Year –Kaitlin Caston, West Burlington Class 2A Coach of the Year - David Oleson, West Burlington CLASS 1A, 1st Team All-State C-Amy Wright, Junior, Earlham C-Sara Parkinson, Senior, Akron-Westfield P-Kelcie Bormann, Senior, Preston P-Brandi Davis, Junior, Akron-Westfield P-Allie Ingalls, Sophomore, North Sentral Kossuth/ Armstrong-Ringsted P-Amber Logemann, Junior, Earlham P-Mindy Lorimor, Senior, Fremont-Mills (Tabor) INF-Olivia Fisher, Senior, Janesville INF-Collete Haag, Junior, North Sentral Kossuth/ Armstrong-Ringsted INF-Monica Harvey, Junior, Akron-Westfield INF-Hannah Kofron, Senior, Woden-Crystal Lake-Titonka INF-Sam Norris, Senior, Martensdale-St. Mary’s INF-Hailey Sweet, Junior, Martensdale-St. Mary’s OF-Alex Snyder, Junior, Treynor OF-Meagan Streyffeler, Junior, Martensdale-St. Mary’s OF-Dominique Tolle, Senior, Pekin UTL-Alex Becker, Senior, Don Bosco (Gilbertville) UTL-Regan Fraise, Sophomore, Danville UTL-Karlee Rock, Senior, Calamus-Wheatland Class 1A Player of the Year – Kelcie Bormann, Senior, Preston Class 1A Pitcher of the Year - Amber Logemann, Junior, Earlham and Allie Ingalls, Sophomore, North Sentral Kossuth/Armstrong-Ringsted Class 1A Coach of the Year – Todd Verwers, Martensdale-St. Mary’s Visit us on the web @ www.iowasportsconnection.com

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Taylor Kaufman Academic Achievements/Honors: 1st Team Academic All-State for Baseball and Basketball

Athletic Honors: - First Team All State for Baseball (2009, 2010, 2011) - Elite All-State Selection (2010) - Honorary Captain of the 2011 INA 3A All-State Team - 2010 3A Baseball State Champions - 2010 State Championship Title Game MVP - 5x Hawkeye Ten All-Conference Player

High School: Glenwood Class: 2012 GPA: 3.6 Sport: Baseball

What is your favorite sports memory? Winning the 2010 Class 3A State Championship

Besides baseball, what is your favorite activity during summer break? Going to the movies.

Who inspires you and why? My father because being a professional baseball player , he has been able to teach me everything I know and always keep me motivated.

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A quick look at some of the State’s best performances from the Missouri to the Mississippi Connor Bravard (Sr., Dowling Catholic): Graduated senior led Dowling to the Class 4A State Title. Bravard threw for 2,158 passing yards and 22 TDs and rushed for 1,181 yards and 17 TDs. Also played outfield for the Maroons’ baseball squad, leading the team in RBIs. ISC High School Male Athlete of the year. Alex Gochenour (Sr., Logan-Magnolia): All-State track and field athlete. Won the 100 and 400 meter dash and 100 and 400 meter hurdles in Class 2A. Gochenour won 13 state titles in her career and was named ISC High School Co-Female Athlete of the year. Jadyn Spencer (Sr.,Waterloo West)All-state in basketball and track and field. Will attend the University of Alabama to play softball. Led Class 4A in batting average, home runs, runs scored, stolen bases and strikeouts. Went 25-8 and was in the top five in ERA. ISC High School Co-Female Athlete of the year. Calvin Mathews (Jr., Davis County, Bloomfield): Went 12-1 with a 0.51 ERA and 158 strikeouts. Led Class 2A in wins, ERA and strikeouts. Also led the team in HRs (13) and batting average (.467) and was second in RBIs (39).

Bravard, Gochenour and Spencer Named ISC’s H.S. Senior Athletes of the Year Tony Atzeni ISC Radio Account Manager What a fantastic 2010-2011 season in Iowa high school sports . It was a very balanced group when it came to the young men and women and very hard in most cases to separate them. In the end Connor Bravard was named our Iowa Sports Connection “Senior” Male Iowa High School Athletes of the Year. Connor led the Maroons to the Class 4A state football title this past season and was named to the ISC 1st Team in Class 4A as a quarterback. The dual threat was mobile and dangerous with his arm in the passing game and his feet Connor Bravard, in the running game. His diving effort on a 2-point conversion in the state title Dowling Catholic game was typical of his leadership and desire to give his all on the field. Bravard passed for nearly 2,200 yards and ran for nearly 1,200 yards and scored and combined for 39 touchdowns. Connor is also one of the leading hitters in the state in Class 4A and part of the state champion Maroon’s baseball team. During the regular season, Bravard led the Maroons in runs batted in and was flawless in the field. Connor will keep his talents in state as he will attend the University of Northern Iowa with a football scholarship this fall. Listed below are the finalists: Connor Bravard, Dowling Catholic Austin Blythe, Williamsburg Austin Christensen, Cedar Rapids Kennedy Dustin Clark, Guthrie Center Austin Ebertowski, Council Bluffs Abe Lincoln Taylor Kauffman, Glenwood Derrick Loveless, Solon Tim Olejniczak, Ankeny Christian Academy Seth Tuttle, West Fork Ethan Westphal, Martensdale-St. Marys 10

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When it came down to the young ladies the choice was a very difficult one. In the end the decision was to name two outstanding young ladies this season: Jadyn Spencer and Alex Gochenhour. Alex is a multi-sport talent and not only one of the top track and field athletes in the state but nationally. Last season Gochenhour was part of the USA Track and Field Championships and was the heptathlon junior champion for those 19 and Alex Gochenour, under and qualified for the IAAF World Junior Logan-Magnolia Championships where she finished 10th in the world. At the state meet Gochenhour won all four events she entered which included the 100 and 400 meter dash and 100 and 400 meter hurdles in Class 2A. Jadyn is another multi-sport star and will attend the University of Alabama to play softball next fall. Spencer also was all-state in basketball and track and field. This past season Spencer was named to the ISC Class 4A All-State 1st team in basketball. Spencer averaged 17.4 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. Spencer also qualified in the shot put at the Drake Relays and co-ed track and field championships where she won the title in Class 4A with a toss of 41-09.75. This season in softball Spencer led Class 4A in batting, home runs, base on balls, runs scored, stolen bases and strikeouts and in in the top five in E.R.A while posting a 25-8 record in the circle. Spencer also set the all-time career home run record in Iowa high school softball this season. Listed below are the finalists: Alex Gochenour, Logan- Magnolia Jadyn Spencer, Waterloo West Taylor Greenfield, Ballard, Huxley Shelby Houlihan, Sioux City East Karen Hutson, Logan-Magnolia Virginia Johnson, Iowa City High Kiah Stokes, Linn-Mar, Marion

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HIGH SCHOOL

8 Player

Class A

All State Team and Rankings District Previews

Class 2A

All State Team and Rankings District Previews

Class 1A

All State Team and Rankings District Previews

Class 3A

All State Team and Rankings District Previews

Class 4A

All State Team and Rankings Conference Previews

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COLLEGE

DIVISION I DIVISION II DIVISION III

p. 53-55

p. 63-67

NAIA/JUCO

p. 56 p. 57-63

Find Your Team: Pigskin Preview High School Football Index Adair Casey A-D-M, Adel AGWSR, Ackley A-H-S-T, Avoca Akron-Westfield Albia Alburnett Algona Alta/Aurelia Ames Anamosa Ankeny Ankeny Christian Aplington-Parkersburg Armstrong-Ringsted Ar-We-Va, Westside Atlantic Audubon Ballard, Huxley BCL-UW, Conrad Beckman, Dyersville Bedford Belle Plaine Bellevue Belmond-Klemme Benton, Van Horne Bettendorf B-G-M, Brooklyn Bishop Garrigan, Algona Bishop Heelan Bondurant-Farrar Boone Boyer Valley, Dunlap Burlington CAL, Latimer CAM, Anita Camanche Cardinal, Eldon Carlisle Carroll Cascade C.B. Abraham Lincoln C.B. Thomas Jefferson Cedar Falls Cedar Rapids Jefferson Cedar Rapids Kennedy Cedar Rapids Prairie Cedar Rapids Washington Cedar Rapids Xavier Center Point-Urbana Centerville Central City Central Clinton, DeWitt Central Decatur, Leon Central Lee, Donnellson Central Lyon Central Springs, Manly Central, Elkader Chariton Charles City Charter Oak-Ute Cherokee Clarinda Clarinda Academy Clarion-Goldfield Clarke, Osceola Clarksville Clay Central-Everly Clayton Ridge Clear Creek-Amana Clear Lake Clinton 14

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Nodaway Valley 31 North Butler, Greene 23 North Cedar, Stanwood 31 North Fayette, West Union 38 North Iowa, Buffalo Center 22 North Linn, Troy Mills 30 North Mahaska, New Sharon 25 North Polk, Alleman 39 North Sentral, Kossuth 16 North Scott, Eldridge 51 North Tama, Traer 24 Northeast Hamilton, Blairsburg 17 Northeast, Goose Lake 30 Northwood-Kensett 22 Norwalk 46 NUH, Cedar Falls 22 Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove 34 Oelwein 44 Ogden 30 Okoboji, Milford 34 Olin 18 Osage 35 Oskaloosa 45 Ottumwa 49 Panorama, Panora 31 PCM, Monroe 40 Pekin 31 Pella 45 Pella Christian 40 Perry 46 Pleasantville 31 Pleasant Valley 51 Pocahontas Area/Pomcroy-Palmer 28 Postville 24 Prairie Valley, Gowrie 28 Preston 18 Red Oak 42 Regina, Iowa City 36 Remsen-Union 16 Riceville 17 Ridgeview, Holstein 28 River Valley, Correctionville 16 Riverside, Oakland 26 Rockford 23 Rock Valley/Boyden-Hull 42 Roland-Story 39 Ruthven-Ayrshire 16 Saydel 45 Sergeant Bluff-Luton 42 Seymour 18 Sheldon 34 Shenandoah 40 Sibley-Ocheydan 28 Sidney 20 Sigourney-Keota 39 Sioux Center 34 Sioux Central, Sioux Rapids 28 Sioux City East 51 Sioux City North 51 Sioux City West 51 Solon 45 South Central Calhoun 34 South Hamilton, Jewell 30 South Hardin, Eldora 39 South O’Brien, Paullina 28 South Page, College Springs 20 South Tama 45 South Winnishiek, Calmar 38 Southeast Polk 48 Southeast Warren 25 Southeast Webster-Grand 22 Spalding Catholic, Granville 16

Spencer Spirit Lake Springville St. Albert, Council Bluffs St. Ansgar St. Edmond, Fort Dodge St. Mary’s, Remsen Stanton Starmont, Arlington Storm Lake Sumner-Fredericksburg Tipton Treynor Tri-Center, Neola Tri-County, Thornburg Tripoli Turkey Valley, Jackson Jct. Twin Cedars, Bussey Twin River Valley, Bode Underwood Union, LaPorte City Unity Christian Urbandale Valley Community, Elgin Valley, West Des Moines Van Buren, Keosauqua Van Meter Ventura Villisca Vinton-Shellsburg WACO-Wayland Walnut Wapello Wapsie Valley, Fairbank Washington Waterloo East Waterloo West Waukee Waukon Waverly-Shell Rock Wayne, Corydon Webster City West Bend, Mallard West Branch West Burlington, Notre Dame West Central Valley, Stuart West Central, Maynard West Delaware, Manchester West Fork West Hancock, Britt West Harrison, Mondamin West Liberty West Lyon, Inwood West Marshall, State Center West Monona West Sioux, Hawarden Western Christian, Hull Western Dubuque, Epworth Westwood, Sloan Whiting Williamsburg Wilton Winfield-Mt. Union Winterset Woden-Crystal Lake-Titonka Woodbine Woodbury Central Woodward Academy Woodward-Granger

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Class 8-Player Preview PRESEASON TOP 10 1. Armstrong-Ringsted 2. Fremont-Mills (Tabor) 3. Northeast Hamilton (Blairsburg) 4. Preston 5. Adair-Casey

6. Glidden-Ralston 7. Kingsley-Pierson 8. West Bend-Mallard 9. Grandview Park Baptist (Des Moines) 10. West Central (Maynard)

NOTABLES Top offensive player

MARCUS MECHAELSEN

northeast hamilton (blairsburg)

sr. / quarterback

2010 Stats:

13 games 66/124 passing 1156 passing yards 17.5 yards per comp. 25 touchdowns 5 interceptions

Watch List East Mills, Clarksville, Coon RapidsBayard, Moravia, Murray, St. Mary’s (Remsen), Tripoli, Moravia and Stanton

PLAYER TO WATCH Top defensive player DAKOTA ODERMAN armstrong-ringsted sr. / linebacker

2010 Stats:

14 games 50 solo tackles 128 total tackles 9.1 tackles per game 4 interceptions 1 touchdown

PRESEASON ALL-STATE TEAMS

Blaze Alesch, P, Graettinger-Terril

Offense QB - Marcus Mechaelsen, Senior from Northeast Hamilton (Blairsburg) QB - Tate Rohde, Senior from Kingsley-Pierson QB - Luke Shafer, Senior from East Mills RB - Tyler McDanel, Senior from Moravia RB - Nate Meier, Senior from Fremont-Mills (Tabor) RB - Clayton Plowman, Junior from Adair-Casey RB - Blake Tebbe, Senior from Preston WR - Daniel Duysen, Senior from East Mills WR - Clay Harreld, Senior from Northeast Hamilton (Blairsburg) OL - Andrew Cerven, Senior from Stanton OL - Dallas Franks, Senior from Fremont-Mills (Tabor) OL - David Newkirk, Senior from Armstrong-Ringstead OL - Karter Schult, Senior from Tripoli Kicker - Mitch Bonnstetter, Senior from West Bend-Mallard

Defense

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DL - Austin Becthold, Senior from Stanton DL - Troy Brase, Senior from West Central (Maynard) DL - Austin Drewis, Senior from Tripoli DL - Brett Thackery, Senior from Armstrong-Ringstead LB - Caleb Viavarelli, Senior from Clarksville LB - Jacob Fedderson, Senior from Preston LB - Dakota Oderman, Senior from Armstrong-Ringstead LB - Beau Pick, Senior from St. Mary’s (Remsen) DB - Blaze Alesch, Junior from Graettinger-Terril DB - Austin Halls, Junior from Murray DB - Alex Runnenberg, Senior from Laurens-Marathon DB - Colin Westbrooke, Senior from Grandview Park Baptist (Des Moines) Punter - Blase, Alesch, Junior from Graettinger-Terril Visit us on the web @ www.iowasportsconnection.com

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1. Kingsley-Pierson 2. St. Mary’s (Remsen) 3. Remsen-Union KINGSLEY-PIERSON NEWELL-FONDA

Conference Outlook Remsen-Union won the district title and lost in the second round of the playoffs. Look for KingsleyPierson to make a strong jump and contend for the title this season with the return of Tate Rohde at quarterback with his 2,400 yards of total offense and 41 touchdowns, 25 passing. St. Mary’s (Remsen) returns Cody Colling at quarterback and will once again be part of the district battle.

5-5

panthers

mustangs

RIVER VALLEY wolverines

2-7

District 1 ST. MARY’S (Remsen)

6-4

hawks

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Returning Lettermen: 13

Returning Lettermen: NA

Returning Lettermen: 11

Adam Rapp & Brent Koedam 1st Round

Brian Wilken

Top Returning Players:

4-5

#rockets

Brad Gralheer

No Report

Rigo Johnson (FB/LB); Jeff Reichter (TE/DB); Zac Sievers (QB/DB); Andrew Temple (OL/DL)

LAURENS-MARATHON REMSEN-UNION chargers

Brian Winkler

Quarterfinals

Evan Colfack (OL/DL); Colin Henrich (DB); Cody Kuchel (RB/DB); Travis Neumann (WR); Tate Rohde (QB)

9-2

State Champs (2004)

Top Returning Players:

Tanner Cobb (OL/DL); Blane Cullen (RB/LB); Zak Gander (DL); Jacob Preuss (DB); Brody Riedeman (QB/DB); Brennan Riedemann (QB/WR/DB)

Top Returning Players:

Jon Ahlers (TE/DL); Cody Colling (QB/DB); Kevin Grell (QB/TE/DL); Cody Koenck (OL/LB); Reid Lenden (TE/DL); Nate Mikkelson (TE/DL); Beau Pick (RB/LB/K/P); Seth Schroeder (OL/DL)

SPALDING CATHOLIC WHITING

2-7

spartans

warriors

0-9

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Returning Lettermen: 12

Mike Ehn

Colin Youde

State Champs (1989)

Top Returning Players:

1st Round

No Report

Top Returning Players:

Kipp Alesch (LB); Colby Felts (WR/DB); Kyle Frericks (RB/LB); Evan Kunkel (OL/K); Jeremy Sanchez (DB); Austin Sparr (OL/DL)

District 2

Shawn Packard

Mike Hofman

Quarterfinals

Justin DaSilva (RB); Collin Lind (DB); Alex Runneberg (QB/P)

Class 8-Player

9-2

Class 8-Player

Top Returning Players:

Tanner Christoffel (RB/DL); Austin Schmit (S); Nick Schnieder (LB); Cody Suntken (OL/LB/K)

Top Returning Players:

Kevin Grell (K/P); Dylon Kron (OL/DL); Reid Linden (QB); Nate Mikkelson (OL/DL); Christian Neldeberg (DL); Cameron Sprock (RB/LB); Chase Turner (QB/RB)

1. Armstrong-Ringsted 2. West Bend-Mallard 3. Graettinger-Terrill

ARMSTRONG-RINGSTED GRAETTINGER-TERRIL NORTH SENTRAL KOSSUTH TWIN RIVER VALLEY #mustangs 1-8 14-0 knights 10-2 eagles 5-5 (bode) Head Coach:

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish: State Champs (2009, 2010);

Best Playoff Finish:

Robert Zotz

Karlton Hector

State Runner-Up (2007, 2008)

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Tyler Fedderson (RB/DB); Matt Larsen (OL/DL); David Newkirk (TE/DL); Dakota Odermann (RB/LB); Brett Thackery (OL/DL/K)

Note: Consolidated with Humboldt

Troy Adams

Quarterfinals

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Blaze Alesch (DB/P); Jeremiah Andrews (DB); Colin Leiting (DL); Trent Lundgren (DB)

State Champs Sentral (2002, 2003); State Runner-Up North Kossuth (1979)

Top Returning Players:

Steven Berkland (DL); Austin Bierstedt (TE/DL); Garrett Johnson (LB); Cody Runksmeier (LB) Mitch Bonnstetter, West Bend-Mallard

C-W-L (CORWITH) panthers

2-7

HARRIS-LAKE-PARK RUTHVEN-AYRSHIRE wolves

4-5

raiders

3-6

WEST BEND-MALLARD wolverines

7-3

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Ryan Wagner

State Semifinals (2008)

Top Returning Players:

Cody Goetz (OL/DL); Josh Hilbert (QB/DL); Preston Jensen (RB/LB/P)

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Lane Gunderson 1st Round

Top Returning Players:

Colin Brons (QB); Tanner Hiveley (LB); Eli Inhen (TE/LB); Nathan Kyle (OL/LB/K/P); Brady Nissen (QB/DB)

Larry Swigen No Report

Top Returning Players:

Logan Bowman (TE/DL); Kyle Toillion (FB/LB); Grant Rehan (LB); Dylan Smith (LB); Carter Williamson (LB)

Pete Kapustynski State Champs (1994, 1998, 1999, 2004); State Runner-Up (1991, 1996)

Top Returning Players:

Anthony Bruellman (OL/DL); Matt Goeders (DB); Dustin Johnson (OL/DL); Logan Streit (RB/LB); Collin Thatcher (RB/DB); Dylan Zaugg (TE/DB); Mitch Bonstetter (QB/DB/K/P);

Conference Outlook Armstrong-Ringsted is once again the home of the 8-player championship. Can they continue the run they have had the past five seasons? If they do, Dakota Oderman will be a good leader with his running ability and leadership on defense. West Bend-Mallard should be one to keep your eye on if anybody can dethrone Mustangs from the district title.

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Class 8-Player CAL (LATIMER)

0-9

cadets

1. NE Hamilton 2. Tripoli 3. Clarksville

District 3

JANESVILLE wildcats

5-5

RICEVILLE

3-6

wildcats

VENTURA vikings

3-6

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Returning Lettermen: 12

Returning Lettermen: 8

Top Returning Players:

Brad Folkerts

Travis Miller

1st Round

Quarterfinals

Alex Dohrman (QB/LB); Trevor Fitz (LB); Caleb Goodman (OL/DL); Joel Johnson (WR/DB)

CLARKSVILLE indians

8-3

No Report

State Champs (1983)

Nick Bartels (OL/LB); Evan Bolt (RB/LB); Josh Despard (QB/DB); Blair Mattingly (LB/P); Nick Nielson (DL); Nick Watson (DL)

Ethan Bauer (OL/DL); Caleb Harkin (TE/DL); Allen Koenigs (QB/K/P); Buzz Linkenmeyer (RB/LB); Marcus Uthe (LB)

NORTHEAST HAMILTON TRIPOLI #trojans

Mark Pueggel

Warren Haacke

12-1

panthers

11-2

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: 6

Returning Lettermen: NA

Clint Hospadarksy 2nd Round

Top Returning Players:

Cory Bertrum (OL); Dalton Ciavarelli (QB/LB); Wesley Dicks (RB/S); Shane Hasken (OL/DL); Bryce Jacobs (WR/LB);

John Seiser

Tom Nuss

State Champs (2006)

Top Returning Players:

Clay Harreld (TE/S); Bryce Kaufmann (TE/DL); Ethan Seiser (DL); Kyle Sweedler (DL); Marcus Mechaelsen (QB/DB/K/P)

State Runner-Up (1983)

Top Returning Players:

James Barz (QB/P); Cory Chapin (RB/LB); Tad Chapin (LB); Austin Drewis (TE/DL); Karter Schult (OL/DL); Alex Strottman (OL/DL)

Jace Byers (OL/DL); Ryan Schmitz (QB/LB); Joel Watson (RB/LB)

Conference Outlook

WODEN-CRYSTAL LAKE-TITONKA tigers Note:

Dissolved

Northeast Hamilton

1-8

Northeast Hamilton (Blairsburg) lost their only game last season in the state quarterfinals and once again has Marcus Mechaelsen back who ran for 2,100 yards and passed for another 1,200 and was responsible for 52 touchdowns in the process. District rival Tripoli was the team that ended their season. Clarksville was young in many areas last season and now can use that to their benefit this season with the experience they gained. Ventura would like to think they will improve for a playoff spot as well.

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Class 8-Player

1. Preston 2. West Central (Maynard) 3. Dunkerton, Midland

CENTRAL CITY

4-5

wildcats

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Returning Lettermen: 7

raiders

defenders

7-4

3-6

Note:

4-6

Head Coach:

Jared Baumann No Report

Top Returning Players:

Returning Lettermen: NA

OLIN lions

0-8

Note:

Dissolved, now with Anamosa

MIDLAND (Wyoming) PRESTON

4-5

#trojans

10-1

Best Playoff Finish:

State Runner-Up (1988)

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: 11

Returning Lettermen: NA

Top Returning Players:

Returning Lettermen: 17

1st Round

No Report

Dillon Anderson (QB); Jason Bedard (DB); Jacob Boeschen (RB/DB); Mitchell Cox (FB/LB); Brandon Eighmey (LB); Hunter Hiedeman (OL/DL); Logan Studer (TE/LB/P)

District 5

MELCHER-DALLAS saints

4-6

Kyle Andresen (OL/DL); Ryan Andresen (OL/LB); Jared Jeffery (OL/DL); Ryan Leonard (QB/LB/P); Dylan Taylor (OL/DL)

Steve Mider

Jason Fedderson (QB/LB); Alex Hinerichsen (OL/DL/K); Michel Keaton (LB); Blake Tebbe (RB/LB); Keaton Tebbe (OL/DL)

MORAVIA

9-1

#mohawks

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: 11

Returning Lettermen: NA

Top Returning Players:

State Semifinals

Cody Alexander (RB/DB); Deven Breese (TE/DL); Ross Dawson (OL/DL); Trent Flesher (RB); Trent Kennedy (QB/WR/LB); Kenneth Wadle (WR/DB)

Deny Whitlow

Scott Edmundson

1st Round

Quarterfinals

Brett Benjamin (K/P); Austin Cosgrove (WR/DL); Aaron Kerr (DL); Austin Luse (TE/DL); Tyler McDanel (RB/LB); Noah Schwering (OL/DL)

HARMONY (Farmington) MESKWAKI SETTLEMENT SEYMOUR rockets 4-6 warriors 2-7 warriors

4-5

Top Returning Players:

William Corrick (OL/DL); Colton Molyneux (QB/S); Levi Ryals (WR/DB/P); Isaac Shaull (RB/P); Tate Shipley (RB); Spencer Steinke (LB)

TWIN CEDARS (Bussey) sabers

4-5

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Returning Lettermen: 8

Returning Lettermen: NA

Top Returning Players:

Clayton Mills (TE/LB); Jarric Nelson (S); Kyler Nelson (P); Justice Schlicher (S); Jesse Twiss (OL/DL); Andrew Whitaker (OL/DL)

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Todd Dale 1st Round

Deontre Butts (OL/DL); Denness Keahna (WR/DB); Vincent Lasely (QB/DL); Winston Wolf (WR/LB)

Top Returning Players:

Mason Bantz (OL/LB); Troy Brase (OL/DL); Brian Byerly (QB); Lucas Cavanaugh (RB/LB); Nakota Conrad (DB); Jon Cummings (OL/DL); Devin Decker (DB); Spencer Grimm (RB/LB);

TRI-COUNTY (Thornburg) trojans 0-9

Best Playoff Finish:

Ryan Conrad

State Champs (1997)

1. GV Park Baptist 2. Moravia 3. Melcher-Dallas

Best Playoff Finish:

1st Round

7-3

Head Coach:

Randy Clennan

blue devils

Kevin Behr

Head Coach:

Connor Arrasmith (OL/DL); Grant Booth (WR); Brennan Drea (QB); Dakota Keul (OL/DL); Dylan Rice (OL/DL); Colin Westbrook (RB/DB)

WEST CENTRAL

Head Coach:

Phil Whitman

Head Coach:

Quarterfinals

Top Returning Players:

Brian Allsup (K); Caleb Anderson (K); Drake Coonrod (RB/LB/P); Jake Hulett (QB/LB); Elias Nissen (RB/LB); Tyler Stewart (OL/DL)

Head Coach:

Travis Rigdon

Head Coach: John Safford

2-7

Best Playoff Finish:

Cole Carroll (RB/DB); Blair Cooper (QB/LB); Jordon Cooper (OL/DL); Jack Janett (OL/DL); Jordon Milton (RB/LB)

eagles

orioles

Head Coach:

Class 8-Player GRANDVIEW PARK BAPTIST

raiders

1st Round

Alden Betzer (OL/DL); Clayton Visek (DB)

DUNKERTON

EAST CENTRAL (Miles) SPRINGVILLE Dissolved

Neil Galema

Top Returning Players:

Preston was perfect through the regular season but lost in the second round of the playoffs. Season outlook once again looks bright with the Jason Feddersen and Blake Tebbe back with their combined 2,500 yards of offense. Add the players part of the East central program that was dissolved and the already good add depth. West Central (Maynard) has tradition and a group they can improve around to be a challenger for the district title. Dunkerton and Midland (Wyoming) look to improve for playoff spots.

7-3

Head Coach:

Quarterfinals

Conference Outlook

hawks

Head Coach: Matt Weis

Blake Tebbe, Preston

KEE (LANSING)

District 4

Garrison Carter 1st Round

Trevor Banks (QB/LB); Brody Eldridge (WR/LB); Tell Heesch (OL/DL); Trevor Sherrard (WR/LB)

Jared Jensen

State Semifinals

Top Returning Players:

Colton Bonnet (DB); Deryk Bingham (DL); Jared Stephens (RB/LB); Dan Williams (RB/LB)

Tyler McDanel, Moravia

Conference Outlook Moravia was one of the surprise stories last season with their unbeaten regular season, but ended up falling in the 1st round of the playoffs. Back for the Mohawks with his 1,400 yards on the ground is Tyler McDanel. Grandview Park Baptist brings back some experience after their runnerup finish in the districts, Others in this district feel they have a shot at an upper division finish like Seymour and Meskwaki Settlement with their passing games and Melcher Dallas with some holes to replace but at the same time some experience to grow around and Twin Cedars (Bussey) with their running game.

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Class 8-Player ADAIR-CASEY bombers

9-3

District 6

CAM (ANITA) cougars

6-5

1. Adair-Casey 2. Murray 3. Lenox LAMONI

1-8

demons

MORMON TRAIL saints

0-9

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: 10

Returning Lettermen: NA

Top Returning Players:

Wade Anderson

Joe Wollum

State Champs (2000, 2001); State Runner-Up (2003, 2004)

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Sawyer Ocheltree (TE/DL); Cole Palmer (RB/LB); Clayton Plowman (RB); Dallas Wheatley (DL); Jordan Wheatley (DL/K)

Brian Nowlin

Quarterfinals

No Report

Devban Amdor (OL/LB); Jarrad Cavin (S); Logan Dinkla (S); Ian Hunt (QB); Tyler Stork (OL/DL); Matthew Williamson (OL/DL)

4-5

eagles

3-6

No Report

Beau Bjorland (QB); Kaz Cozad (DB); Caleb Heltenberg (WR); Brock Mahi (RB/DB); Dillon Pitt (QB/P)

ANKENY CHRISTIAN EAST UNION (AFTON) LENOX eagles

Travis Johnson

#tigers

13-1

Top Returning Players:

James Clow (OL/DL); Caelen Jackson (TE/LB); Austin Leer (QB/DB/P); CJ Poterfield (RB/LB)

MURRAY mustangs

Best Playoff Finish:

Head Coach:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Best Playoff Finish:

Quarterfinals

Steve Kinyon

Top Returning Players:

Trevor Collins (OL/LB); Garrett Nelson (DB)

Quarterfinals

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Trevor Barnett (QB); Casey Ditzler (P); Michael Weinkoetz (QB); Zach Welch (RB/DB/K)

Conference Outlook

7-3

Keith Shields

Allen Dukes

State Champs (2008); State Runner-Up (2009, 2010)

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Sean Bennett (LB); Dustin Gordon (RB); Gavin Kerschner (RB); Saul Montiel (OL/DL); Jordan Reed (OL/DL); Mason Peterson (DB/K/P)

1st Round

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Hunter Decker (OL/DL); Austin Halls (QB/LB); Zeb Hatfield (TE/DL); Andrew Rider (RB/LB); Jeremy Shaw (OL/DL); Cody Scroggie (WR/DB)

Adair-Casey

Lenox has been not just good but nearly unbeatable over the past three seasons and d when you have that kind of tradition you know who the easy choice is, but this looks to be a year where they can be tested with major graduation losses. Adair-Casey also has tradition in the 8-player games and return Clayton Plowman in the backfield to lead the way. Murray and CAM (Anita) look once again to make progress after playoff appearances last season. Lamoni was very young last year but gained experience and hope to improve as well.

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Class 8-Player

1. Glidden-Ralston 2. Coon Rapids-Bayard 3. Woodbine AR-WE-VA (WESTSIDE) CHARTER OAK-UTE

3-6

rockets

8-3

hawks

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Returning Lettermen: 14

Returning Lettermen: NA

Adam Eggeling

State Semifinals

Tony Berger & Tim Bardole

No Report

Top Returning Players:

Tyson Jackson (TE/LB); Elliott Kock (LB); Jacob Kraus (OL/DL); Blake Liechti (DB); Zorro Martinez (RB/DB); Ross Pawletzki (QB);

Conference Outlook

EAST GREENE

Head Coach: Phil Synder

Glidden-Ralston

0-9

bobcats

District 7 WALNUT warriors

1-8

Note:

Dissolved, now with Atlantic

No Report

Top Returning Players:

Andrew Brown (OL/DL); Josh Gotto (QB/DB); Joey Krier (RB/LB)/LB; Shay Melby (RB); Shane Sorensen (LB); Andrew Christiansen (RB/TE/LB)

Top Returning Players:

Tory Beger (QB/LB); Tyler Cooklin (QB); Zach Hiller (OL/DL); Reed Ostrander (TE/DL)

Glidden-Ralston won the district title last season where they reached the BOYER VALLEY COON RAPIDS-BAYARD GLIDDEN-RALSTON WOODBINE quarterfinal round before bulldogs crusaders #wildcats losing. The Wildcats and 4-5 7-3 6-4 10-2 tigers Coon Rapids-Bayard both Head Coach: Head Coach: Head Coach: Head Coach: Jason Strong Jay Petersen Dan Spooner Kreg Lensch will try to continue with tradition, replacing many Best Playoff Finish: Best Playoff Finish: Best Playoff Finish: Best Playoff Finish: State Runner-Up (1996) Quarterfinals Quarterfinals State Champs (1975, 2005) key performers through graduation. Woodbine Returning Lettermen: NA Returning Lettermen: NA Returning Lettermen: 5 Returning Lettermen: NA returns some key pieces Top Returning Players: Top Returning Players: Top Returning Players: Top Returning Players: and look to improve and Kyle Kuhlman (RB/LB); Luke Elder (DB); Austin Anthofer (LB); B.J. Anthofer (QB); challenge for a district title. Cole McAllister (OL/DL); Mason Mentink (LB); Clay Blass (LB); Dan Ertz (OL/DL); Josh Metusik (S); Michael Hanigan (QB/DB); Sean Boeke (OL/DL); Justin Free (RB); Also in the mix for the Sam Powers (QB); Nick Miller (OL/DL); Caleb Oswald (OL/DL); Mitchell Lensch (RB); playoffs are East Greene Gavvon Shafer (LB) Craig Warnock (TE/LB) Gage Reis (QB/LB) Shane Venteicher (S) (Grand Junction) and Boyer Valley (Dunlap).

Class 8-Player EAST MILLS

7-4

wolverines

District 8

FREMONT-MILLS #knights

12-1

1. Fremont Mills (Tabor) 2. Stanton 3. East Mills SIDNEY

cowboys

5-4

STANTON vikings

8-3

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Returning Lettermen: 12

Returning Lettermen: NA

Top Returning Players:

Andy Irwin

Jeremy Christiansen

Sub State Round

Semifinals (2010)

Caleb Barney (LB); Pierre Bassich (OL/DL); Daniel Duysen (TE/LB); David Howell (OL/DL); Kaleb Richter (RB/LB); Luke Schafer (QB/DB); Kyle Steiner (DB); Travis Tupper (K)

ESSEX

trojans

1-8

NISHNABOTNA blue devils

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Michael Almquist No Report

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Levi Allen (WR/DB); Conner Bangston (OL/DL); Lane Brammer (RB); Zach Dailey (QB/S/P); Brett Johnson (OL/DL); Jordan Jones (TE/LB); Cameron Kinney (RB/S); Dallas Lindsy (DB) Volume 13 Issue 6

Don Hicks & Jake Nimrod

1st Round

Curtis Beem (LB); Josh Larsen (RB/DB); Nate Meier (RB/DL); Seth Phillips (OL/LB); AJ Scarbourgh (QB); Nicholas Williams (LB); Logan Wood (LB/K)

Head Coach:

Donnie Sears

6-4

Toby Young

Hamburg/State Runner-Up (1972); Farragut/State Runner-Up (2002)

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Dakota Dovel (OL/DL); Jacob Tristan (LB); Trent Turney (OL/DL); Andrew Thompson (QB/RB/S)

State Champions (2007)

Brendon Hardy (RB/S); Noah McKeever (QB); Mark Nenneman (LB); Scott Ryan (LB); Jacob Thorne (LB)

SOUTH PAGE rebels Note:

Dropped Football

0-9

Top Returning Players:

Austin Becthold (OL/DL); Greg Focht (RB/LB); Brent Hanson (WR/LB); Tyler Havrum (QB/RB//LB/P); Jeff Marshall (QB/S); Tyler Walter (FB/LB)

VILLISCA bluejays

3-6

Head Coach: T.J. Quick

Best Playoff Finish: No Report

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Zack Adcock (OL/DL); Joe McKinley (WR/DB); Jared Spunaugle (WR/DB); Damon Sunderman (QB/P)

Nate Meier, Fremont-Mills (Tabor)

Conference Outlook Fremont-Mills (Tabor) had one of those seasons to remember, reaching the semifinals before losing their only game to eventual state champions ArmstrongRingsted. That run should do them well as they return a ton of experience including Nate Meier and his 1,600 plus yards on the ground. Stanton is another strong contender along with East Mills.

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Class A Preview CLASS A PRESEASON TOP 10 1. Gehlen Catholic (LeMars) 2. WACO (Wayland) 3. West Hancock (Britt) 4. Madrid 5. Postville

6. Clay Central-Everly 7. BGM (Brooklyn) 8. North Tama (Traer) 9. Newman Catholic (Mason City) 10. Bishop Garrigan (Algona)

NOTABLES Top offensive player TANNER UTESCH

marcus-meriden cleghorn jr. / quarterback

2010 Stats: 9 games 147/261 passing 1881 passing yards 12.8 yards per comp. 18 touchdowns 7 rushing touchdowns

Watch List Van Meter, Belle Plane, AkronWestfield, Bedford, Earlham, North Butler (Greene), North Mahaska (New Sharon) and Lisbon

PLAYERS TO WATCH Top defensive player BRANDON IMOEHL postville sr. / defensive linemen

2010 Stats: 11 games 26 solo tackles 55 total tackles 5.0 tackles per game 13 tackles for loss

PRESEASON ALL-STATE TEAMS

Josh Haberl, OL, Woodbury Central

Micah Neary, OL, Gehlen Catholic (LeMars) (photo by Roy Tucker/Pep Rally Photo)

Offense QB - Gabe Dunn, Senior from Newman Catholic (Mason City) QB - C.J. Manthe, Senior from Madrid QB - Tanner Utesch, Junior from Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn RB - Trevor Bouma, Senior from Gehlen Catholic (LeMars) RB - Travis Dougherty, Senior from Bedford RB - Jeremy Johnson, Senior from Madrid RB - Chris Schleuger, Junior from West Hancock (Britt) WR - Tyler Birdsall, Sophomore from West Harrison (Mondamin) WR - Nathan Schmadeke, Senior from Grundy Center OL - Ben Neal, Senior from Rockford OL -Micah Neary, Senior from Gehlen Catholic (LeMars) OL - Weston Neuendorf, Senior from Colo-Nesco OL - Tyler Smith, Senior from Lisbon Kicker - Colton Townsend, Junior from Bedford

Defense DL - Gunnar Clark, Junior from West Hancock (Britt) DL - Brandon Imoehl, Senior from Postville DL - Kendal Leichty, Senior from WACO (Wayland) DL - Mike Richards, Senior from Iowa Valley (Marengo) LB - Brody Blint, Senior from Danville LB - Josh Haberl, Senior from Woodbury Central (Moville) LB - Cody Jarmes, Senior from Postville LB - Dillon McClenathan, Senior from H-L-V (Victor) DB - Brian Forbes, Junior from Lone Tree DB - Mitchell Hedlund, Senior from Akron-Westfield DB - Ben Knake, Senior from Lisbon DB - Tyler Reicks, Senior from Van Meter Punter - Michael Kelchen, Senior from Edgewood-Colesburg Visit us on the web @ www.iowasportsconnection.com

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Class A

1. Gehlen Catholic 2. Clay Cent.-Everly 3. Akron-West., MMC-Marcus

AKRON-WESTFIELD

3-6

westerners

Head Coach:

CLAY CENT.-EVERLY mavericks

7-3

Head Coach:

Graham Lundt

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

David Berkes (OL/DL); Cory Eskra (DB); Mitchell Hedlund (WR); Taylor James (RB/ LB/K); Chance Klemme (QB); Chet Utesch (WR); Chet Willer (WR/LB)

Gehlen Catholic (LEMARS)

#jays

10-2

Tony Gunter

Best Playoff Finish:

State Champions (2002)

District 1 Head Coach:

Kevin Fahnlander

Best Playoff Finish:

Trevor Bouma, Gehlen Catholic (Lemars)

State Runner-Up (2001)

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

State Champions (1995); State Runner-Up (1996)

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Jared Schoelerman (QB/K); Brent Trierwieler (RB/DL)

Trevor Bouma (RB/LB); Conor Kneip (OL/DL); Jordan Langel (RB); Alec Mousel (RB); Micah Neary (OL/DL); Mick Sitzmann (K); Michael Whitehead (WR/DB); Zach Wurth (TE/LB)

Conference Outlook Gehlen Catholic (LeMars) won the district title last season and returns the 1,900 yards on the ground by Trevor Bouma. Clay Central-Everly has a good group back to be in the district picture, along with Akron-Westfield. Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn could be a sleeper.

Class A

1-8

Head Coach: NA

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Nick Dugger (OL/DL); Reed Lette (RB); Logan McKenna (RB); Keaton Mallen (QB)

NORTHWOOD-KENSETT

5-6

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Top Returning Players:

Brady Dalton (LB); Andrew Hoefling (WR); Lee Hueser (LB); Jake Meehan (DB); Tyler Prunty (OL/LB); Zach Specht (WR); Tanner Utesch (QB); Nathan Zubrod (OL/LB)

BISHOP GARRIGAN (ALGONA) #golden bears

6-4

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Grant Redding (RB)

SE WEBSTER-GRAND

0-9

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Tanner Haberman (LB); Dylan Nitcher (QB/RB/LB); Garrett Olson (RB); Shayne Olson (OL/DL); Nik Werner (RB/ LB/K)

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State Champions (1980)

Top Returning Players:

David Hernandez (RB/LB); Logan Vlotho (OL/DL)

Top Returning Players:

NORTH IOWA (BUFFALO CENTER) roughriders Head Coach:

3-7

Best Playoff Finish:

State Champions (1985); State Runner-Up (1999, 2005)

Best Playoff Finish:

Top Returning Players:

2nd Round

Don Anderson

Best Playoff Finish:

(BURNSIDE) eagles

Kelly Manker

1. West Hancock 2. Bishop Garrigan 3. N.-Kensett

Head Coach:

1st Round

Best Playoff Finish: NA

Best Playoff Finish:

Head Coach:

David Capitani

Head Coach:

WOODBURY CENTRAL (MOVILLE) wildcats 5-5 Head Coach:

Brad Cave

Marty Wadle

WEST SIOUX (HAWARDEN) falcons 5-6 Clint McKee

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

vikings

0-9

eagles

District 2

BELMOND-KLEMME broncos

MARCUS-MERIDENCLEGHORN

Chip Wisecup NA

Top Returning Players:

Tyson Comstock (LB/P); Tagen Dodson (RB/DL); Riley Grandfield (OL/DL); David Hannon (RB); Tysen Hansen (OL/DL); Joe Lennon (QB/LB)

1st Round

Returning Lettermen: 12 Top Returning Players:

Frank Campos (RB/LB); Blake Huntington (RB/DL); Troy Kettwick (WR/DB); Eric Krull (QB); DB); Mark Milbrandt (TE/LB); Justin Murray (OL/ DL)

WEST HANCOCK(BRITT) eagles 8-4 Head Coach: Bob Sanger

Best Playoff Finish:

State Champions (1996); State Runner-Up (1993)

Returning Lettermen: NA

West Hancock (Britt)

Conference Outlook Bishop Garrigan (Algona), NorthwoodKensett and West Hancock (Britt) all tied for the district with 4-1 records. West Hancock returns 2,800 yards and 32 touchdowns on the ground with Chris and Zac Schleuger. The Vikings and the Golden Bears have some key experience back to help with leadership in replacing some key personnel. North Iowa (Buffalo Center) hopes to improve with a group gaining experience as underclassmen.

Top Returning Players:

Gunnar Clark (LB); Ryder Clark (LB); Ryan Fedders (DB); Seth Goepel Schleuger (RB/P); Pat Smith (OL/LB)

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Class A COLO-NESCO royals

1. Newman Catholic 2. N. Butler 3. Rockford

District 3 5-6

G-M-G (GARWIN) wolverines

0-10

GRUNDY CENTER spartans

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Best Playoff Finish: NA

Best Playoff Finish:

Bill Huebner

Kyl Gillespie

1st Round

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Brock Angell (RB); Garrett Eley (OL/DL); Ethan Jamison (TE/DL); Brandon Niemeyer (QB); Nathan Thompson (OL/ DL); Weston Neuendorf (OL/ LB); Curtis Walker (LB)

NEWMAN CATHOLIC (MASON CITY) #knights

11-1

2-7

Brandon Krusey

Returning Lettermen: NA

State Champions (1984, 1987, 1988)

Top Returning Players:

Returning Lettermen: 17

Blane Anderson (RB/DB); Jordan Barnes (P); Greyson Fraser (LB); Brandon Lolwing (RB); Chris Reed (DB); Austin Vaughn (K); Aaron Williams (DB)

Top Returning Players:

Cody Cole (RB/LB); John Faust (OL/LB); Dylan Lyman (WR/LB); Joel Rust (QB); Nathan Schmadake (WR/S) Nathan Schamdake, Grundy Center

NORTH BUTLER (GREENE) bearcats 1-8

ROCKFORD warriors

8-2

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Head Coach: Mike Dirksen

State Runner-Up (2009)

Top Returning Players:

Gabe Dunn (QB/K); Phillip LaPointe (DB/P); Kane Louscher (OL/LB); Andrew Uveling (LB); John Waters (LB)

Mark Rusch 1st Round

Top Returning Players:

Cody Codner (RB); Blake Jacobs (OL/DL); Kaleb Junker (RB); Dustin Osier (QB/S); Tyron Steere (OL/DL/K/P); Robbie Rottler (RB/WR/LB)

Nick Johnson 1st Round

Top Returning Players:

Matt Fullerton (OL/LB); Spencer Kelly (RB/DB); Darrin Kingery (DB); Isaac Schwantes (OL/DL); Eric Staudt (OL/DL)

Conference Outlook Newman Catholic (Mason City) was unbeaten last season, winning the district title before losing to eventual state champion North Tama in the quarterfinal round of the playoffs. The district takes a beating through graduation this season, which should help North Butler (Greene) with some experience coming back. Newcomers will leave a thumb print on this district title race.

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Class A

1. Postville 2. North Tama 3. Central (Elkader)

CENTRAL (ELKADER) DON BOSCO warriors 7-3 (GILBERTVILLE)

Conference Outlook

dons

Head Coach: Tom Wilwert

Head Coach:

1-8

District 4

EAST BUCHANNAN (WINTHROP) buccaneers Head Coach:

2-7

Kevin Hesner

Colby Yoder Home of the Class Best Playoff Finish: 2nd Round Best Playoff Finish: NA State Semifinals (1998, 2006) 1A state champions, Returning Lettermen: NA Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players: North Tama (Traer) Brandon Beyer (TE/LB); Evan Top Returning Players: Top Returning Players: Franck (QB); Dalton Jones Lee Christian (DB); Brian Tyler Backes (LB); Brandt has tradition and (OL/DL); Vincent Mossman Howell (LB); Charles Roberts Becker (WR/DB); Austin (RB/DB); (OL/DL); Conor Rodas (OL/ Demuth (DB); Jake Hogan that is what they will DL) (DB) count on as they look for the next wave of talent. Postville could be ready for VALLEY COMM.(ELGIN) POSTVILLE EDGEWOOD-COLESBURG NORTH TAMA (TRAER) vikings the district run this 3-7 14-0 pirates 2-7 *#redhawks 8-3 tigers season with Dallas Head Coach: Head Coach: Head Coach: Head Coach: Chad Beerman Rob Petsche Brent Thoren Ray Rankin Imoehl back running Best Playoff Finish: Best Playoff Finish: NA Best Playoff Finish: Best Playoff Finish: the football. The real 1st Round Class 1A State Champions State Runner-Up Returning Lettermen: NA (2010); State Runner-Up battle will be for the Returning Lettermen: NA (2008) Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players: Joe Bottleman (OL/DL); final two spots which Top Returning Players: Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players: Michael Kelchen (DB/K); Clay Amundson (OL/DL); Abdeel Hernandez (K); Tyler Meese (OL/LB); Dustin look wide-open. Grant Wagner (RB/DB) Dallas Imoehl (RB/LB); Cody Top Returning Players: Wegman (RB/LB)

Best Playoff Finish:

Mitchell Boerm (WR); Blade Bradley (OL/DL); Justin Coshow (P); Nolan Hefty (K); Justin Jacobs (RB/LB); Nick Whannel (OL/LB); Jacob Wrage (QB/DB)

Class A DANVILLE bears

Head Coach:

Dustin Kirkland

Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round

1. WACO 2. Lisbon 3. Lone Tree

District 5 ENGLISH VALLEYS

1-8 (NORTH ENGLISH) bears 3-7 Head Coach: Mike Lang

Jarmes (RB/LB); Zach Steffans (QB/P); Marcus Thomas (OL/ DL)

LISBON lions

Head Coach: Kent Allison

9-3

Conference Outlook

Best Playoff Finish:

WACO (Wayland) won the district title Top Returning Players: Returning Lettermen: NA Nathan Budde (WR/LB); Top Returning Players: last season and played Hunter Caspers 9OL/LB); Skylar Top Returning Players: Chris Barton (RB/DL); Joseph Ellerbach (WB/DB); Seth Hall in the semifinals Lincoln Parmenter (WR/DB); Beck (OL/DL); Christopher (WB/DB);Jake Hendricks (OL/ Adam Wolf (RB/LB) Quickstad (QB); Hunter before losing to DL); Nate Jubeck (RB/DL); Ben Steinhoff (LB); CJ Williams Knake (QB/S); Trevor Moore eventual state (RB/DB) (RB/LB); Logan Rickard (TE/ Tyler Smith, LB); Preston Russell (OL/DL); champions, North Tait Simpson (RB/LB); Tyler Lisbon Tama. Lisbon and Smith (OL) Lone Tree were right behind last season LONE TREE NEW LONDON WACO (WAYLAND) WINFIELD-MT. UNION and could be set to lions 2-6 battle for the title this 2-7 #warriors 5-5 tigers 12-1 wolves season. Both return Head Coach: Head Coach: Head Coach: Head Coach: Russ Buffington Mike Miller Darrin Loyd Chad Edeker a solid group with Best Playoff Finish: Best Playoff Finish: Best Playoff Finish: Best Playoff Finish: winning experience. State Runner-Up (1994) State Champions (1982); State No Report Quarterfinals Runner-Up (1984) HighlandDanville struggled last Returning Lettermen: NA Lone Tree (1997) Returning Lettermen: NA Returning Lettermen: NA season but was young Returning Lettermen: 14 Top Returning Players: Top Returning Players: Top Returning Players: and now hopes to use Hunter Counts (LB); Derek Tanner Gipple (OL/DL); Grant Justin Freyenberger (RB/ Top Returning Players: Dedic (QB); Andrew Roller McPheron (DB) LB); Kendall Leighty (OL/ the lessons and turn Logan Forbes (OL/DL); Gabe (K) DL); Skylar Miller (OL/DL); Lorack (QB/DB); Harry Miller into more victories Christian Roth (DB) (OL/DL); Levi Rertzler (FB/ LB); Lucas Sieverding (WR/S) this year. Returning Lettermen: NA

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Best Playoff Finish: 1st round

Quarterfinal Round

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Class A

BELLE PLAINE plainsmen

District 6 5-5

Head Coach: Quarterfinals

Returning Lettermen: 8 Top Returning Players:

Logan Baburek (QB); Dustin Drexler (RB/LB); Brett Hampton (RB/LB); Lance Hinschberger (RB/DB); Cooper Northrup (RB/DB/K); Chad Olson (DL); Tyler Williams (LB)

Head Coach: Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Carter Buswell (LB); Josh Kriegel (TE/DL); Robert Lockhart (DL); Logan Loftus (QB/P); Mark Richards (DL); Jace Roberts (LB); Cody Van Dee (DL)

warriors

Conference Outlook

Kevin Smith

Best Playoff Finish: NA

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Nate Beck (DB); Danny Brau (RB); Chase Faas (LB); Spencer Gritsch (QB/K/P); Blake Jack (DB); Ed Kline (OL/DL)

3-6

6-5

Head Coach:

2nd Round

hawks

Vince McGee

H-L-V (Victor)

Best Playoff Finish:

LYNNVILLE-SULLY

6-4

9-2

#bears

Jerod Burns

Best Playoff Finish:

tigers

B-G-M (BROOKLYN) Head Coach:

Todd Bohlen

IOWA VALLEY (MARENGO)

1. B-G-M (Brooklyn) 2. Belle Plaine 3. Lynnville-Sully

Top Returning Players:

Tanner DeBrower (LB); Dillon McClenthan (RB/DB)

MONTEZUMA braves

4-5

NORTH MAHASKA (NEW SHARON)

1-8

wahawks

Head Coach:

Ryan Van Veen

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

John Kramer

State Champions (1983)

Top Returning Players:

Blake Dunsbergen (S); Tim Jansen (RB); Nathan Russell (LB); Kyle Terlouw (OL/DL); Brady Van Wyk (RB); Cale Van Wyk (QB/S)

Stve Ehret

State Runner-Up (2006)

Top Returning Players:

Matt Armstrong (DL); Zach Gibson (QB/LB); Conner Johnston (DL); Codi Townsend (DB); Stephen Vavroch (QB)

cardinals

2-8

Top Returning Players:

Alec Fuller (LB); Clayton Korell (QB); Cody Larson (LB); Trent Lindeman (RB/ LB); Cully Spears (DL)

GUTHRIE CENTER tigers

7-4

13-1

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

State Champions (1991); State Runner-Up (1990, 1993, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2010)

Top Returning Players:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Top Returning Players:

Tyler Book (QB/DB/P); Ben Evans (OL/DL); Parker Frey (DL); Isaac Logemann (DL); Derek Rice (RB/K); Zack Rice (RB); Brett Tomlinson (LB)

Brent Meier

Randy Hinkel

State Champions (1996)

Marcus Bolton (OL/LB/P); Gavin Laughery (RB/DB); Zeb Osen (TE/S)

Conference Outlook

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MADRID

+#tigers

Head Coach:

1st Round

Madrid once again won the district title and the UNI-Dome trip, finished runner-up to North Tama (Traer) in the title game. Tradition is big in Tiger country so unless something strange happens you would have to be reaching not to pick Madrid until someone proves they are capable of beating them in district play. Van Meter and Guthrie Center are always solid playoff contenders and Earlham was young last year and should improve on that experience in a tough district.

District 7

Head Coach: Scott Driskell

Madrid

Returning Lettermen: NA

Class A

1. Madrid 2. Van Meter 3. Earlham EARLHAM

State Champions (2005); State Runner-Up (1989, 1995, 2004)

B-G-M (Brooklyn) won the district title last year. This season will be interesting with most of the district looking for younger and less experienced players to make their mark for success in a wide-open district, but the Bears will be the favorite behind 1,000-yard rusher Danny Brau. LynnvilleSully and Belle Plaine should challenge for a playoff spot, along with Montezuma and North Mahaska (New Sharon).

MARTENSDALE-ST. MARYS blue devils 1-8

SOUTHEAST WARREN (LIBERTY CENTER) warriors

1-8

Top Returning Players:

Tanner Adams (RB/LB); Owen Gibbons (RB); Jeremy Johnson (RB/DB); Taylor Kendall (TE/ DL); Ryan Langan (LB); CJ Manthe (QB/S); Nick Novotny (DB/K)

VAN METER bulldogs

7-4

Head Coach: Brent Parrott

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

State Semifinals (2003)

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Returning Lettermen: 22

Top Returning Players:

Garrett Gehringer (LB/P); Zeb Noel (TE/DL)); Austin Streyffeler (DB); Trent Verwers (QB)

Matt Oliver

State Semifinals

Top Returning Players:

Austin Allen (WR); Carter Horton (RB); Shaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ron Real (RB); David Thornton (WR/ DB)

Head Coach: Eric Trudo

State Semifinals (1994, 1996)

Top Returning Players:

Max Bauman (OL/LB); Tyger Bottenfield (WR/DB); Dalton Bright (RB/DB); Brandon Brittain (QB/DL); Jake Campbell (OL); Jake Chevalier (OL/LB); Logan Crawford (WR/DB); Connor Cypser (DB); Michael Folkerts (QB/DL); Tyler Reicks (RB/DB) Volume 13 Issue 6

1. Bedford 2. A-H-S-T (Avoca) 3. Exira/Elk-Horn-Kimballton A-H-S-T (AVOCA) vikings

3-7

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CORNING

red raiders Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Top Returning Players:

10-2

Bob McCoy

Returning Lettermen: NA

Bedford won the district title last year but this season the district is a tough one to pick. I would lean toward those with past success, which includes the Bulldogs and A-H-S-T (Avoca) but nothing will surprise me here. Add the fact that West Harrison (Mondamin) has consolidated with Missouri Valley and is no longer a member of the district just makes each district game huge.

#bulldogs

District 8

Head Coach:

State Semfinals (2008)

Conference Outlook

BEDFORD

Head Coach: Cory Faust

Bedford

Class A

Kyle Bauerkemper (DB); John Behrens (RB/LB); Austin Fink (RB); Ben Jacobsen (DB); Jake Larson (LB); Jake Olesen (P); Bill Price (OL/LB); Dylan Zornes (LB)

EXIRA/ELK HORNKIMBALLTON spartans

4-6

Head Coach:

Scott Yates and Tom Petersen

Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Beck Benton (LB); Nick Peppers (LB); Dayton Rasmussen (TE/DB); Spencer Smith (RB); Preston Waymire (OL/DL/K/P)

Kent Bass

State Champions (1992); State Runner-Up (1998)

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Cole Bonde (DB); Dylan French (LB); Cody Morris (DB); Kolten Serfit (QB); Brandon Sleep (OL/DL); Cole Strong (RB)

RIVERSIDE (OAKLAND) bulldogs

1-8

3-7

Head Coach:

1st Round

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Jeremy Loghry (RB/DL); Dustin Sleep (OL/DL)

WEST HARRISON (MONDAMIN) hawkeyes

1-8

Burke Swenson

Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round

Returning Lettermen: NA

Note: Dropped Football, now with Missouri Valley

Top Returning Players:

Mack Housman (DL); Deven Moore (QB); Cole Potter (LB); Rick Williams (OL/DL)

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Class 1A Preview PRESEASON TOP 10 1. Dike-New Hartford 2. West Branch 3. Emmetsburg 4. Woodward-Granger 5. St. Albert (Council Bluffs)

NOTABLES

6. North Cedar (Stanwood) 7. Aplington-Parkersburg 8. West Lyon (Inwood) 9. Starmont (Arlington) 10. IKM-Manning

Top offensive player

Top defensive player

JACE ENGSTLER

TANNER TENLEY

garner-hayfield sr. / quarterback

2010 Stats:

9 games 213/341 passing 2622 passing yards 31 touchdowns 14 interceptions 4 rushing touchdowns

Watch List

Griswold, Panorama (Panora), Des Moines Christian, Griswold, Gladbrook-Reinbeck, Hudson, Logan-Magnolia, Maquoketa Valley (Dehli), Nodaway Valley, Ridge View and Wapsie Valley (Fairbank)

PLAYERS TO WATCH Jackson Steinberg, DL, Saint Ansgar

north cedar (stanwood) sr. / linebacker

2010 Stats:

12 games 32 solo tackles 118 total tackles 9.8 tackles per game 10 tackles for loss 4 fumble recoveries

Left: Cameron Vinsand, P, Highland (Riverside); Right: Grant Greenfield (black/orange blocking), OL, Sibley-Ocheyedan Carter Funke, K, Maquoketa Valley

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Jason Grill, RB, Aplington-Parkersburg (photo courtesy of Voss Studio)

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Class 1A

1. IKM-Manning 2. Ridge View 3. Lawton-Bronson HINTON

9-2

blackhawks Head Coach:

Steve Diediker and Bruce Held

Best Playoff Finish:

State Runner-Up (1985)

Returning Lettermen: NA Craig Brown, TE/LB, and Mitchell Udell, OL/DL, Hinton

Top Returning Players:

Craig Brown (TE/LB); Logan Grenko (FB/LB); Jason VanderKooi (DB)

Conference Outlook

IKM-MANNING wolves

5-5

District 1

LAWTON-BRONSON MANSON-NORTWEST

7-3

eagles

WEBSTER cougars

2-7

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: 16

Returning Lettermen: NA

Head Coach:

Chad Moseman

Tom Casey and Floyd Foreman

Jeff Anliker

State Runner-Up (2007)

IKM - State Champions (2006); Manning - State Champions (2002); State Runner-Up (2000)

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Austin Haubrich (RB/DB); Sam Irlmeier (LB); Cody Kahl (OL/DL); Dillon Muhlbauer (TE/DL); Robert Tank (QB/DB); Shayne Wiese (RB/ DB); Cody Willenborg (LB)

Top Returning Players:

Dylon Lower (RB/LB); Spector Luze (OL/DL); Ken Oehlerking (RB/DL); Luke Skinner (WR/S); Matt Skinner (QB/S)

Substate Round

Top Returning Players:

Tucker Herzberg (QB); Trevor Schreier (LB); Chris Stuhrenberg (RB/LB/K); Cameron Taylor (RB/P); Brennan Thompson (LB)

Hinton won the district title WESTWOOD (SLOAN) last year but graduation may PRAIRIE VALLEY (GOWRIE) RIDGE VIEW (HOLSTEIN) WEST MONONA warriors rebels have you looking somewhere 4-6 (ONAWA) 5-4 #raptors 2-7 0-9 spartans else this season. LawtonHead Coach: Head Coach: Head Coach: Bronson, IKM-Manning, Head Coach: Andy Homan Craig Jelinek Jeff DeHaan Dale Pash Ridge View and Manson-NW Best Playoff Finish: NA Best Playoff Finish: Best Playoff Finish: Best Playoff Finish: NA Webster are four to keep your State Semifinals (2008, 2009) 1st Round Returning Lettermen: NA eye on in. IKM-Manning Returning Lettermen: NA Returning Lettermen: NA Returning Lettermen: NA has such a strong tradition Top Returning Players: Top Returning Players: Sam Anderson (K); Beau Top Returning Players: Top Returning Players: it is hard to overlook their Jed Carpenter (RB/S); Metcalf (QB); Bobby Nettleton Cole Black (P); Nick Carlson Kris Alesch (WR/LB); Michael Dennis Robertson (DB); Will potential but Ridge View (DB) (RB); Josh Dyer (RB); Blake Davidson (OL/DL); Austin Simmons (OL/DL); Pratt Kromrie (OL/LB); Tanner Graff (DB); Travis Hoeppner with Seth Johnson and his Taylor (RB/LB); Jordan Young Lawman (DB); Matt Streit (P); Jamie Huenecke (LB); (LB) 1,700 yards in the air is a (OL/LB) Seth Johnson (QB/S/K); Joe Tokheim (DB) good place to start.

Class 1A ALTA-AURELIA

2-7

warriors

Head Coach:

District 2

EMMETSBURG #e-hawks

HARTLEY-MELVIN11-1 SANBORN hawks

Head Coach:

Kevin Hammer

Best Playoff Finish:

Aurelia - State Runner-Up (1986 A, 2001 8-player)

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Austin Glawe (TE/S); Dylan Harms (OL/DL); Jalen Hennignsen (RB); Junior Molina (K); Alex Stephan (DB); Garrett Van Houten (FB/LB)

Mike Dunlap

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

6-4

State Champions 1977, 1979, 1989, 1990, 1997, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2008); State Runner-Up (1975, 1976, 1978, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1988)

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Marcus Akridge (RB/DL); Brady Berkland (RB/LB);Jake Carlson (LB); Jake Jackson (QB/S); Ryan Kliegl (DB); Austin McCartan (LB); Andrew Wellik (RB)

Head Coach:

Craig Parkinson

Best Playoff Finish:

Sibley - State Champions (1978)

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Casey Hertz (LB); Kelly Schoeneman (DB); Jacob Seivert (DB); Ethan Stofferan (RB/LB)

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(SIOUX RAPIDS) rebels

Head Coach:

8-3

2-7

Travis Schueller

Quarterfinals; Sanborn StateRunner-Up (1985)

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Brett Flynn (OL/DL); Cade Harvey (QB); Russell Lorch (OL/DL); Logan Rozeboom DB); Troy Simons (LB)

SOUTH O’BRIEN PAULINA wolverines Head Coach:

4-5

Mark Fuhrmann

Best Playoff Finish: NA

Returning Lettermen: NA

Top Returning Players:

Ethan Lindquist (DL); Brad Ripke (QB); Collin Swanson (OL/DB); Dalton Tripp (OL/ DL); Nick Wittmaack (WR)

POCAHONTAS AREA/ POMEROY-PALMER indians 2-7 Head Coach:

Roger Sommerlot

Steve Waechter

SIBLEY-OCHEYEDAN SIOUX CENTRAL generals

1. Emmetsburg 2. West Lyon (Inwood) 3. South O’Brien (Paulina)

Top Returning Players:

Tyler Draper (RB/DB); John Gray (RB/LB); Tim Jenness (RB/DB/P); Tanner Mathews (WR/LB); Adam Paulsen (QB); Austin Wise (K)

Best Playoff Finish:

Pocahontas - State Chamions (1985)

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Mitch Bauer (OL/DL); Jay Brinkman (LB/P); Jacob Gonnerman (LB); Cody Rahn (RB); Luke Sommerlot (RB/ LB); Aaron Youngberg (QB)

WEST LYON (INWOOD) *wildcats 12-2 Head Coach: Jay Rozeboom

Best Playoff Finish:

State Champions (1998, 1999, 2010) State Runner-Up (1995, 2008)

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Tate Kellenberger (OL/DL); Sully-Al-Ostaz (RB); Adam Teunissen (WR/DB/P); Tyler Van Middendorp (LB)

Andrew Wellik, Emmetsburg

Conference Outlook When you say “Emmetsburg,” everyone thinks football and why not? The E-Hawks won yet another district title and lost to eventual state champions and district runner-up, rival West Lyon (Inwood). The running game is in good hands once again with Andrew Wellik and Marcus Akridge who combined for 2,000 yards and 24 touchdowns. West Lyon should be around despite graduation losses and South O’Brien (Paulina) hopes to improve with a nice, experienced group of back. Another team that went through growing pains last year was Pocahontas Area/ Pomeroy-Palmer.

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Class 1A

District 3

AGWSR (ACKLEY)

APLINGTON3-6 PARKERSBURG

cougars

#falcons

Head Coach:

Matt Lindeman

Returning Lettermen: NA

Top Returning Players:

Josh Bagley (DB); Chris Dutcher (OL/LB); Cody Meyer (OL/DL); Sam Petersen (LB)

Spencer Cooper (DB); Abe Folkerts (TE/DL); Jason Grill (RB/LB); Robert Janssen (OL/ DL)

0-9

+wolverines Head Coach: Don Betts

1-9

Head Coach:

5-4

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: 16 Top Returning Players:

Grant Bossom (OL/DL); Maccoy Camarata (WR); Brian Coulthard (OL); Daniel Eiderts (OL/DL); Si Eiklenborg (RB/LB); Bryon Fritch (DB/K); Trevor Johnson (OL/DL); Levi Lynch (LB); Brennen Miller (FB/LB); Terry Mooty (RB/LB); Sean Morgan (WR); Cody Palmer (OL/DL); Nick Parker (OL/DL); Royce Pool (WR/DB); Josh Rekers (QB); Mitchell Thompson (DL); Alex Young (TE/LB)

saints

cardinals

Scott Van Dusseldorp

Best Playoff Finish:

NASHUA-PLAINFIELD SAINT ANSGAR huskies

4-5

State Runner-Up (1998, 2001, 2002, 2010)

State Champions (1993, 2001); State Runner-Up (1996, 2000)

Returning Lettermen: NA

bulldogs

10-1

Best Playoff Finish:

Quarterfinals

LAKE MILLS

DIKE-NEW HARTFORD GARNER-HAYFIELD

Alex Pollock

Best Playoff Finish:

1. Dike-New Hartford 2. Aplington-Parkersburg 3. Saint Ansgar, Garner-Hayfield

8-3

State Champions (1991); State Runner-Up (1974)

Returning Lettermen: 21 Top Returning Players:

Lance Austin (OL/DL); Corey Dodd (OL/LB); Jace Engstler (QB/DB); Keith Schwickerath (OL/LB); Ryan Sonquist (OL/ DL); Wyatt Syhlman (WR/ DB); Alex Van Gerpen (RB/ DB); Seth Williams (WR/CB); Rick Young (OL/LB)

WEST FORK warhawks

6-4

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Best Playoff Finish: NA

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: 20

Returning Lettermen: NA

Bill Byrnes

Ben Jass

1st Round

Drew Clevenger

Returning Lettermen: NA

Top Returning Players:

Jeremy Hoerman (OL/DL); Alec Mulvey (DB); Matthew Sharp (RB/LB); Colin Strabala (DL); Taylor Wedeking (WR/S/P)

Nathan Banwart (LB); Calvin Beal (LB); Bryan Hengested (RB/LB); Josh Perez (LB)

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State Semifinals (2006)

Top Returning Players:

Sam Beaver (OL/DL); Tony Heimer (RB/LB); Cael Halfman (QB/DB); Jackson Steinberg (OL/LB); John Sievert (FB/DL)

Eric Burt

No Report

Top Returning Players:

Nathan Folkers (RB/LB); Jordan Hubka (WR/DB); Payton Plagge (WR); Zane Ruger (RB/LB); Matt Sturges (OL/DL)

Josh Rekers, Dike-New Hartford

Conference Outlook Aplington-Parkersburg won the district title last season with an unblemished regular season. Dike-New Hartford was third but played their best football down the stretch all the way to the Class 1A title game where they lost to West Lyon (Inwood). Both will no doubt be the teams to beat again this season as the Falcons return Jason Grill in the backfield and the Wolverines return Josh Rekers at quarterback. One thing for sure when you look at the others in the district is that you have to come ready as Saint Ansgar will be tough, Nashua-Plainfield will be better and Garner-Hayfield will be in the thick of the race with Jace Engstler and his 2,600 yards in the air and 30 touchdowns at quarterback.

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Volume 13 Issue 6

Class 1A

1. Woodward-Granger 2. Hudson 3. Gladbrook-Reinbeck

BCLUW (CONRAD)

1-8

comets

Woodward-Granger has built a pretty solid football program. Scary thing is they have a real nice group back this year led by Andrew McCune and his 1,800 yards on the ground and Taylor Ashman and his nearly 1,500 yards passing. The season ended in the quarterfinals to eventual state runner-up Dike-New Hartford. Cale Henke is back for Hudson under center and GladbrookReinbeck should once again be challengers.

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Top Returning Players:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Kelly Williamson

OGDEN

bulldogs

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Daniel Brown (OL/DL); Jalen Chambers (OL/DL); Quinn Fromm (OL/LB); Akex Iosbaker (LB); Cole Reeg (RB); Austin Traman (DB)

rebels

Head Coach:

0-9

Ryan Unrah

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Head Coach:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Returning Lettermen: 18

Top Returning Players:

Adam Adreon (QB); Gabe Summerhays (DB/K); Josh Turner (RB/LB); Tanner Wilson (TE/DL)

District 5 7-4

Head Coach:

George Ashman

Bill Dean

No Report

Top Returning Players:

Sam Koeing (RB/DB/P); Riley McCarron (RB); Nate Pierotti (DB); Sawyer Theisen (OL/DL); Jake White (OL/DL)

Best Playoff Finish:

Top Returning Players:

Travis Bakkum (P); Kevante Jackson (LB); Aundarius Reed (OL/DL); Brooks Turner (RB)

MAQUOKETA VALLEY (DELHI) wildcats

Head Coach:

8-3

NORTH LINN (TROY MILLS)

0-9

lynx

Greg Drew

Best Playoff Finish:

Best Playoff Finish: NA

Returning Lettermen: NA

Top Returning Players:

1st Round

Top Returning Players:

Daniel Brown (OL/DL); Jalen Chambers (OL/DL); Quinn Fromm (OL/LB); Akex Iosbaker (LB); Cole Reeg (RB); Austin Traman (DB)

STARMONT (ARLINGTON) stars

Head Coach:

7-3

Matt Lee

State Runner-Up (1999)

Top Returning Players:

Kyle Feldman (OL/DL); Collin Goedken (OL/DL); Blake Johnson (TE/DL); Vinnie Otdoerfer (RB)

Top Returning Players:

Taylor Ashman (QB); Cory Crnkovich (WB/DB); Nick Lande (TE/LB); Andrew McCune (RB/DL); Jacob Muser (WR/DB/K); Nathan Somsky (OL/DL)

1. Starmont 2. Wapsie Valley 3. Turkey Valley, Maq. Valley

Head Coach:

Returning Lettermen: 8

11-1

Quarterfinals

Returning Lettermen: 10 Top Returning Players:

#hawks

None

Best Playoff Finish:

DJ Fulton (TE/DL); Mitchell Haferbier (QB/P); Kody Moehr (RB/LB); Landon Rorah (K); Brandon Sikkema (OL/DL); Brad Spain (TE/LB); Levi Trenkamp (LB)

4-5

WOODWARD-GRANGER

Best Playoff Finish:

Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round

knights

Best Playoff Finish:

Chet Knake

1st Round

4-5

Top Returning Players:

Carter Anderson (DB); Travis Bond (LB); Cale Henke (QB/P); Ben Huber (RB/ LB); Eliot Lamb (OL/LB); A.J. Solomon (RB/DB); Grant Wolfe (OL/DL); Cameron Wright (K)

WOODWARD-ACADEMY

Todd Coy

State Runner-Up (1992, 2001)

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Brady Billerbeck (TE/LB); Parker Bolt (QB); Colby Luethje (RB/LB); Mack Wheeldon (OL/DL)

Returning Lettermen: NA

Best Playoff Finish:

eagles

Chet Knake

SOUTH HAMILTON (JEWELL) hawks

Top Returning Players:

State Champions (1975, 1994); State Runner-Up (1979, 1980)

Head Coach:

Ken Vigdal

CLAYTON RIDGE

Head Coach:

NORTHEAST (GOOSE LAKE)

2-8

Duane Sniffin

State Runner-Up (2004)

Martin Alejo (K); Andy Bell (DB); Mitch Gambrill (OL/ DL); Colby Helmick (LB/P); Oscar Hernanadez (OL/ LB); Brandon Johnson (DB); Radney Roosa (DB)

5-5

Head Coach:

2-7 (GUTTENBERG)

comets

John Olson

Substate Round

Zach Cashin (DB); Wyatt Gunderson (OL/DL/P); Logan Simpson (LB); Cole Thompson (RB/LB)

Class 1A BELLEVUE

GLADBROOK-REIBECK HUDSON rebels 7-3 pirates

Head Coach:

State Champions (1976)

Conference Outlook

7-3

eagles

District 4

Head Coach: Josh Ehn

Woodward-Granger

EAGLE GROVE

Returning Lettermen: NA Tyler Davis (OL/DL); Jobe Ellison (QB); Carter Funke (DB/K); Troy Hunt (RB/LB); Josh Lahr (OL/LB); Cody Schindler (RB); Adam Steger (OL/LB); Dustin Sternhagen (OL/DL); Kyle Whitman (RB/P)

Jared Collum

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Garrett Betenbender (WR); Kyler Burkey (OL/LB); Jake Oswald (QB/S); Zach Rechkemmer (DB); Brendon Schott (RB/LB); Justin Supple (LB); Jon Wolff (K/P)

TURKEY VALLEY WAPSIE VALLEY (JACKSON JUNCTION) (FAIRBANK) trojans 4-6 warriors Head Coach: Mark Scott

Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Jordan Mitchel (RB/LB); Marshall Rosenbaum (TE/ DL); Brian Schmitt (OL/DL); Jordan Schmitt (QB/S); John Schmitt (LB)

Head Coach:

8-3

Tony Foster

Best Playoff Finish:

State Champions (1996, 1997, 2007); State Runner-Up (1990, 2007)

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Adam Bachman (RB/LB/P); Brian Gaul (DL/K/P); Alex Goeller (OL/DL); Jeff Sullivan (LB); Justin Suhr (OL/DL)

Jordan Mitchell, Turkey Valley (Jackson Junction)

Conference Outlook Starmont (Arlington) won the district title last season in a very solid upper division group of teams. Vinnie Otdoerfer is back with his nearly 1,200 yards on the ground. Turkey Valley (Jackson Junction) and Wapsie Valley (Fairbank) will be back in the mix with a now year older Maquoketa Valley (Dehli) team ready to challenge for a playoff spot.

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Class 1A ALBURNETT

4-5

pirates

District 6

1. West Branch 2. North Cedar 3. Alburnett, Pekin

CARDINAL (ELDON) HIGHLAND (RIVERSIDE) comets

0-8

huskies

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Chris Evers

Darrin Hill

1st Round

Top Returning Players:

NORTH CEDAR (STANWOOD) knights

Head Coach:

Tony Johnson

1st Round

Sam Bowers (OL/DL); Mitchell Harger (RB/LB); Caleb McBurney (DB); Colton Martin-Enos (QB/S); Jacob Sevening (WR/DB); Colton Shadden (DB); Chaz Sorensen (K/P)

Top Returning Players:

Clay Harrold

Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round

Returning Lettermen: 9 Top Returning Players:

Jordan Hay (QB/S/P); Kyle Jackson (WR/DB); Scout Kasik (RB/LB); Kade Knapp (LB); Josh Sander (OL/DL); Tanner Tenley (OL/LB)

Highland-Lone Tree - State Runner-Up (1997)

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

No report

Tanner Tenley, North Cedar (Stanwood)

PEKIN (2-6)

10-2

panthers

7-3

WAPELLO indians

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Jim Donavan

7-3

State Champions (1982, 1983, 1998); State Runner-Up (1975, 1977, 1988, 1997)

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Tator Clubb (OL/DL); Quentin Garrels (RB); Jordan Hagedon (K); Eli Harper (LB); Tyson Lamb (OL/ LB); Derek Morales (OL/DL); Trey Sathoff (WR/DB/P); Josh Sterling (LB); Colton Swanson (QB/DB); Graham Wittrock (QB)

CENTRAL DECATUR (LEON)

cardinals

3-6

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Tyler Brown (OL/DL); Hogan Burke (DB); Gage Carpenter (K); Eric Garcia (RB/DB)

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Jon Pedersen

Quarterfinals

Conference Outlook Panorama (Panora) won the district title by points over Des Moines Christian and should once again be considered the favorite this season with most of their offensive skill kids back led by John Derry in the backfield and Garrett Mleynek under center. The Lions return all-state selection Austin Stubbs. West Central Valley (Stuart) and Pleasantville look to improve into a playoff position this season along with Mount Ayr and Nodaway Valley (Greenfield) where the battle for the final playoff berth looks wide open.

lions

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Dalton Gilbert (RB/LB); Steven Thurman (DB); Tucker Waugh (LB/P); Jordan Welch (WR/DB); Austin Wells (DB); Tyler Williams (RB)

Head Coach:

Butch Pedersen

12-1

Returning Lettermen: 16 Top Returning Players:

Bo Bower (RB/LB);Kylar Davis (OL/DL); Eli Elliot (FB/LB); Austin Finnegan (OL/LB); Mitch Hesseltine (OL/DL); Dan Isabel (DB); Cade Jones (RB); Jess Lumpa (DB); Garett Lynch (OL/DL); Derrick Miller (OL/LB); Conor Paulsen (QB/TE); Jake Slocum (S); Sid Thompson (RB/DB); Max Villhauer (OL/LB); Brandon Young (QB/K)

Class 1A 8-3

Craig Carlson and Jeff South

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Michael Carney (LB); Danny Clinton (DL/P); Mitchel Crook (DB); Jimmy Juergens (OL/DL); Justin Nunes (RB/ LB); Austin Stubbs (QB/S); Aaron Troll (TE/LB); Ethan Zepp (WR/DB/K)

3-6

It was business as usual for West branch last season, claiming another district title and a state semifinal appearance. The Bears will once again have the target on their backs with nine returning starters back from last year led by Brandon Young under center and the core of their running game also back. North Cedar (Stanwood) also had an exceptional season, losing only to the Bears in the regular season and then again in the playoffs. Jordan Hay is back at quarterback and Tanner Tenley is back to lead the defense. Pekin was young last year so look for improvement along with Alburnett.

District 7 NODAWAY VALLEY

MOUNT AYR

7-3 (GREENFIELD) wolverines

raiders

Head Coach:

Derek Lambert and Delwyn Showalter

Best Playoff Finish:

2nd Round

PANORAMA (PANORA) PLEASANTVILLE #panthers 8-2 trojans

#bears

State Championship (1989, 1991, 1992)

Quarterfinals

DSM CHRISTIAN

WEST BRANCH Best Playoff Finish:

Todd Parsons

1. Panorama 2. DSM Christian 3. Nodaway Valley

Tucker Duis, Panorama (Panora)

Conference Outlook

3-6

Head Coach:

3-7

Steve Shantz

Best Playoff Finish:

Quarterfinals

Greenfield - State Runner-Up (1981)

Top Returning Players:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Dusty Lyden (RB/LB); Dustin Pritchett (OL/DL); Zane Sickels (LB); Jacob Sobotka (RB/LB); Cody Stackhouse (LB)

WAYNE (CORYDON) falcons

Top Returning Players:

Brad Baulder (QB/S); Brad Cooper (TE/DL); Tim Hansen (OL/DL); Cody Ladd (DB); Greg Smith (OL/DL)

WEST CENTRAL

1-8 VALLEY (STUART) wildcats 4-6

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Semifinals (1985)

Best Playoff Finish: NA

Returning Lettermen: NA

Returning Lettermen: 14

Returning Lettermen: NA

Top Returning Players:

Lyle Alumbaugh Substate Round

Dante Copeland (OL/DL); John Derry (RB); Tyler Hein (LB); Josh Hewitt (OL/DL); Garrett Mleynek (QB); Nate Slay (K); Cody Stepanek (TE/ LB/K/P)

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Tim Koerselman Quarterfinals

Jake Burgett (RB); Trey Busick (RB); Kendal Clark (TE/DL); Spencer Kissinger (OL/DL); Chris Peden (DB); Hunter VanHaalen (WR/P); D.J. Weaver (RB/DB)

Bart Elliott

Alex Arnburg (RB); Cameron Marks (QB/DB); Travis Wahlert (RB/LB); Abe Wolfe (LB/K)

Head Coach: Eric Gabe

Top Returning Players:

Alex Arnburg (RB); Cameron Marks (QB/DB); Travis Wahlert (RB/LB); Abe Wolfe (LB/K)

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Class 1A

1. St. Albert 2. Logan-Magnolia 3. Griswold, Tri-Center AUDUBON wheelers

4-5

panthers

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Best Playoff Finish: NA

Best Playoff Finish:

Top Returning Players:

Cole Burns (OL/LB); Cameron Mennenoh (DB)

Conference Outlook

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LOGAN-MAGNOLIA

Head Coach:

Brad Knight

Returning Lettermen: NA

4-5

Head Coach:

State Runner-Up (1977)

St. Albert (Council Bluffs) won the district and was unbeaten until they fell in the 1A semifinals to eventual champions West Lyon (Inwood). J.D. Culjat is back under center to lead the Falcons once again. Logan-Magnolia seems to always find the “next man in” approach to work. The final playoff spots will be a battle, with no real standout but Griswold and Tri-Center (Neola) may have a slight edge with experience. Final weeks should be nail-bitters for many here.

GRISWOLD CLARINDA ACADEMY eagles 1-8 tigers

District 8

Head Coach:

Monte Richhoff

J.D. Culjat, St. Albert (Council Bluffs)

ST. ALBERT (COUNCIL BLUFFS) warriors

Head Coach:

12-1

Kevin Culjat

Best Playoff Finish:

State Champions (2004, 2006, 2007, 2009); State Runner-Up (2003)

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Josh Cochran (K/P); J.D. Culjat (QB); Tucker Culjat (RB); Jim Hawk (DB); Jake Lewis (LB); Marco Naughton (OL/DL); Kellen O’Neill (LB); Matt Vermillion (RB/LB)

Andy Everett

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Gervontae Burgess (RB); Jerome Drain (LB); Brandon Grant (DL); Andrew Robertson (LB); Henry Young (RB)

TREYNOR cardinals

8-2

Matt Straight

1st Round

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Chase Jahnke (RB/DB); Garrett Mahlbauer (RB/DB)

TRI-CENTER (NEOLA) trojans

4-5

State Champions (1990); State Runner-Up (1989)

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Nate Fender (QB); Paul Hutson (RB/LB); Quin Mann (TE/LB); Caden McDonald (DB); Dom Snyder (RB/LB)

UNDERWOOD eagles

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Best Playoff Finish: NA

Best Playoff Finish:

Steve Owens

State Champions (1979, 2003)

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

No report

10-2

6-4

Loren Litner

Travis Sell

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Britton Barrier (QB); Ryan Messerschmidt (OL/DL/P); David Schierbrock (LB); Ben Wellman (DB); Loren Williams (RB)

State Semifinals (2002)

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Austin Asbra (RB); Drake Fanslau (QB); Dakota Holcomb (OL/DL); Brady Johnson (K); Mason Tennigkeit (DB)

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Class 2A Preview PRESEASON TOP 10 1. Kuemper Catholic (Carroll) 2. North Fayette (West Union) 3. West Marshall (State Center) 4. Iowa Falls-Alden 5. St. Edmond (Fort Dodge)

6. South Central Calhoun 7. Iowa City Regina 8. Mediapolis 9. Sheldon 10. PCM-Monroe

NOTABLES Top offensive player DALTON FERCH

west marshall (state center) sr. / running back

2010 Stats: 12 games 169 rush attempts 1586 rushing yards 9.4 yards per rush 20 touchdowns 6 receiving touchdowns

Watch List

Beckman (Dyersville), Clarion-Goldfield, MidPrarie (Wellman), New Hampton, North Polk, Pella Christian, Sigourney/Keota, Webster City, West Liberty, Western Christian (Hull) and Roland Story

PLAYER TO WATCH Top defensive player NOAH PICKARD north polk sr. / linebacker

2010 Stats: 12 games 67 solo tackles 114 total tackles 9.5 tackles per game 13 tackles for loss 2 interceptions

PRESEASON ALL-STATE TEAMS

Noah Pickard (intercepting the ball), LB, North Polk

Offense QB - J.D. Boer, Senior from Western Christian (Hull) QB - Jesse Ertz, Senior from Mediapolis QB - Connor Golden, Senior from Beckman (Dyersville) RB - Dalton Ferch, Senior from West Marshall (State Center) RB - Jake Greco, Senior from North Fayette (West Union) RB - Derek Hammann, Senior from Beckman (Dyersville) RB - Michael Strautman, Senior from Kuemper Catholic (Carroll) WR - Andrew Broderick, Senior from Collins-Maxwell-Baxter WR - Ty Troutman, Senior from Beckman (Dyersville) TE - Brandon VanZandt, Senior from Wilton OL -Dustin Aiken, Senior from West Marshall (State Center) OL - Andrew Nodtvedt, Senior from Central Springs (Manly) OL - Zach Ries, Senior from Iowa City Regina OL - Trevor Van Der Top, Senior from Western Christian (Hull) Kicker - David Hicks, Senior from Kuemper Catholic (Carroll)

Defense DL - Jared Franzen, Senior from North Fayette (West Union) DL -Will Janssen, Senior from Mediapolis DL - Burce McWilliams, Senior from Sheldon DL - Cory Morrisey, Senior from Gilbert LB - Kirby Kendrick, Senior from Beckman (Dyersville) LB - Will Klocke, Senior from Kuemper Catholic (Carroll) LB - Noah Pickard, Senior from North Polk LB - Jacob Vollstedt, Senior from Iowa City Regina DB - Dominic Brandt, Senior from Clarion-Goldfield DB - Hutch Burns, Senior from PCM-Monroe DB - Josh Martsching, Senior from Davis County (Bloomfield) DB - Dylan Stepleton, Senior from Wilton Punter - Wyatt Sann, Senior from Clarion-Goldfield Visit us on the web @ www.iowasportsconnection.com

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Class 2A

1. Sheldon 2. Western Christian (Hull) 3. Spirit Lake CENTRAL LYON/ GEORGE-LITTLE ROCK

4-5

lions

Head Coach:

OKOBOJI (MILFORD) SIOUX CENTER pioneers

0-9

Note:

Toby Lorenzen

Dropped Football

8-3

warriors

3-6

Best Playoff Finish: NA

Perry Krosschell

Top Returning Players:

knights

Best Playoff Finish: Returning Lettermen: NA TJ Buyert (WR/DL); Joel Gonzalez (K); Miles Kleinhesselink (DL); Micah Lassen (QB/S); Trevor Pieper (P)

Ross Ackerman (QB); Eric Clasen (OL/DL); Terron Geerdes (RB/DL/K); Ryan McCarty (RB); Matt Nagel (OL/DL)

UNITY CHRISTIAN Head Coach:

State Champs (2001)

State Champions (1976, 1977, 2006); State Runner-Up (1996, 1999, 2007, 2008)

District 1

Head Coach:

Tim Van Regenmorter

Best Playoff Finish:

JD Boer, Western Christian (Hull) (photo courtesy of Joy Faber)

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Matthew Albert (LB); Jordan Everson (DB); Jacob Floen (RB/P); Jason Goslinga (K); Loken Vande Vegte (RB); Robert Vander Veen (QB)

Conference Outlook Sheldon and Western Christian sat on top of the district last season with Sheldon reaching the state semifinals before losing. Okoboji (Milford) dropped football and that will now benefit Spirit Lake where most of that talent will go to school. Chris Balster is back under center for Sheldon while the mixing of pieces will make Spirit Lake a contender. Look for a better season from Central Lyon/ George-Little Rock and Sioux Center has some key experience back as well.

ESTHERVILLE-LINCOLN SHELDON CENTRAL midgets 3-6 #orabs

braves

3-6

SPIRIT LAKE indians

6-4

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Top Returning Players:

Matt Meendering

State Runner-Up (1987)

State Runner-Up (1985)

Lee Bates (P); Gable Bonner (OL/DL); Joe Clayton (QB); Tyler Shryock (LB)

District 2

JSPC (JEFFERSON) rams

3-7

Lonnie Moore

Joshua Bolluyt

State Runner-Up (1975, 1984)

1st Round

Chris Balster (QB); Cody Hatting (LB); Mitchell McDonald (OL/DL); Bruce McWilliams (OL/LB)

Andrew Broocks (OL/DL); Paul Brown (LB); Casey Jones (LB); Luke Kabele (RB/LB); Rick Maris (LB); Kevin Martinson (DB); Cody Poock (TE/LB); Aric Waltz (LB)

1. Kuemper Catholic 2. South Central Calhoun 3. East Sac County

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Bill Kibby & Dean Lansman State Semifinals

Top Returning Players:

Zach Anderson (K); Tyler McLaughlin (OL/DL); Rick Weaver (LB)

Larry Allen

Dave Kuhl

1st Round

Top Returning Players:

Mark Gorsuch (TE/DL); Dylan Havens (RB/LB); Adam Hoskins (OL/LB); Kane Marquardt (QB/LB); Brandon Silbaugh (DB)

Top Returning Players:

Ryan Dougherty (QB); Zach Goslar (OL/LB); Stormy Trucke (RB/LB);

EAST SAC COUNTY KUEMPER CATHOLIC MISSOUR VALLEY raiders

4-5

knights

7-3

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Eric McCollough Quarterfinals

Top Returning Players:

Cody McDonough (LB); Jacob Ricke (RB/LB); Collin Schrader (QB/P); Marcus Stoltenberg (K); Cody Wellington (LB)

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Brian Webb

Quarterfinals

Top Returning Players:

Zach Ebner (LB); Sam Gehling (OL/DL); David Hicks (K); Will Klocke (LB); Cole Neary (QB); Nolan Schultes (P); Michael Strautman (RB); Cass Weitl (OL/DL)

Top Returning Players:

Rashon Burell (LB); Dequayvious Martin (RB); Tyrell Martin (DB); Cole Matlock (DL); Dalton Myers (S); Clayton Stiemel (LB)

ODEBOLT-ARTHUR MAPLE VALLEY-ANTHON-OTO BATTLE CREEK-IDA GROVE rams 7-3 2-7 falcons

Head Coach:

1st Round

4-6

wolfpack

Head Coach:

Chuck Fandel

Head Coach: Neil Phipps

WESTERN CHRISTIAN

Head Coach:

Class 2A CHEROKEE

11-2

big reds

0-9

Top Returning Players:

Michael Grote (RB/LB; Thomas Kollbaum (OL/DL); Kent Nishimura (K); Brent Stickrod (FB/LB); Stephan Wunschel (OL/DL)

SOUTH CENTRAL CALHOUN

11-1

titans

Head Coach:

Top Returning Players:

Best Playoff Finish:

Ryan Victor

Tyler Birdsall (S); Jordan Buss (P); Tim Dillinger (TE/LB); Steven Humphrey (LB); Adriel King (TE/LB); Jake Moore (OL/DL); Lane Peasley (OL/DL); Jacob Roden (LB); Daniel Waterhouse (LB); Michael West (QB)

Note: Consolidated with West Harrison which moves them up in numbers and males them ineligible for the 2011 playoffs

Bryan Case

State Champs (1990, 2000, 2008, 2009)

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Austin Blair (DB); Kyler Case (RB); Colten Riley (TE/LB); Jacob Simpson (FB/LB); Kirby Vogel (LB)

Michael Strautman, Kuemper Catholic

Conference Outlook South Central Calhoun once again won the district title but lost in the state quarterfinals last season. The good news is that a ton of that talent is back and once again you can place the target square on their back. Kuemper Catholic (Carroll) is also returning a solid group of talent and will be a strong contender. OA/BC-IG returns a group of solid running backs and East Sac County would like to think they will improve on last season and battle for an upper division finish.

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Class 2A CENTRAL SPRINGS panthers

4-6

District 3

1. Iowa Falls-Alden 2. New Hampton 3. Clarion-Goldfield

COLUMBUS CATHOLIC FOREST CITY #sailors 8-3 indians

1-8

NEW HAMPTON chickasaws

5-4

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Returning Lettermen: 12

Returning Lettermen: NA

Bill Shafer & Craig Johnson No Report

Aundra Meeks

State Champs (2004)

Top Returning Players:

Dylan Coyle (OL/DL); Ethan Losee (OL/DL); Sam Shanks (OL/DL); Hunter Scholl (QB)

cowboys

Top Returning Players:

6-4

cyclones

State Champs (1999)

No Report

Ben Jasper (WR/DB); Craig Konrady (OL/LB); Austin Ross (LB); Chris Sink (WR/S); Andrew Street (OL/DL)

CLARION-GOLDFIELD DENVER

Scott Frerichs

Chad Moore

1-8

Top Returning Players:

Ben Collins (RB); Josh Dakken (OL/DL); Nathan Friederich (OL/LB); Jacob Gapp (WR); Justin Putney (OL/DL); Kyle Rosacker (QB/K/P); Matt Snyder (LB); Colton Westerberg (DB)

Top Returning Players:

Eddie Denner (LB); Mitch Frerich (QB); Logan Hopp (OL/DL); Brandon Schissel (WR/DB); Blake Wiltse (P)

Conference Outlook

IOWA FALLS-ALDEN OSAGE cadets

6-4

green devils

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Paul Hansch No Report

Top Returning Players:

Dominic Brandt (RB/DB); Jake Haberman (RB/LB); Jake Lockhart (WR/S); Wyatt Sann (QB/P); Knute Severson (OL/LB); Zach Thurn (OL/DL))

Rhett Barrett

State Champs (1995);

Top Returning Players:

Joe Frost (QB); Grant Grainger (QB); Bryan Hawkins (K); Marcus McMahon (WR/DB); Austin Ritter (RB/DB); Chase Shedenhelm (RB/LB); Garrett Smith (OL/DL); Sawyer Smith (OL/DL)

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Pat Norem

State Champs (1996); State Runner-Up (1994)

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Jordan Borkowski (QB); Derek Bradley (WR/P); Scott Hartema (RB); Cade Olson (WR/DB); Tylar Tacchia (LB); Alex Sundholm (K); Tanner Walker (WR)

Wyatt Sann, Clarion-Goldfield

4-6

Lon Lawler

Quarterfinals

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Colin Barker (DB); Matt Bushbaum (WR/DB); Dan Church (OL/DL); Luke Hanke (RB/DB); Tyler Havel (LB); Andrew Milbrandt (OL/DL); Joe Roll (TE/DL); Austin Wagner (FB/LB)

Columbus Catholic (Waterloo) won the district title last season but need to rebuild offensively to repeat. Iowa Falls-Alden will be tough with the return of 2500 yards of their offense with Scott Hartema running the football and Jordan Borkowski throwing the football. Clarion-Goldfield looks to be in the playoff mix along with Osage and New Hampton.

Volume 13 Issue 6

The All

Iowa

Team RB

Jeff Woody

WR Jarred Herring SR. / Burlington

WR Josh Lenz

JR. / Dubuque Hempstead

OL James Ferentz

JR. / Iowa City (City High)

OL Ethan Tuftee

SO. / Davenport Assumption

SO. / Southeast Polk

OL Brandon Scherff

FR. / Denison

James Vandenberg JR. / Keokuk

OL Brett Van Sloten

SO. / Decorah

Jason White

JR. / Davenport North

OL Stephen Flynn SR. / Bettendorf

offense

WR Keenan Davis

JR. / Cedar Rapids Washington

K Mike Meyer

SO. / Dubuque (Walhert)

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Class 2A

1. North Fayette 2. Beckman (Dyserville) 3. Monticello BECKMAN (DYSERVILLE) JESUP trailblazers 9-3 j-hawks

indians

8-3

Head Coach:

Steve Dougherty

Best Playoff Finish: No Report

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Ian Boysen (TE/DB); Alex Dean (OL/DL); Andrew Donahue (OL/DL); Alex Goodwin (K); David James (LB); Riley Linder (QB); Brandon Paasch (OL/LB)

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: 15

Returning Lettermen: 12

Top Returning Players:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Shane Blake

No Report

Robbie Anstoetter (WR/LB); Connor Golden (QB); Derek Hammann (RB); Lucas Jacque (FB/LB/P); Kirby Kendrick (FB/LB); Ty Troutman (WR/DB)

Jason Ohrt

1st Round

Top Returning Players:

State Runner-Up (2009)

Jacob Black (QB)

Top Returning Players:

Alex Brown (OL/DL); Colin Becker (RB/DB); Larry Garbes III (OL/LB); Pete Steuben (DB/K)

Carl Bohr (LB); Colton Hageman (RB/LB); Jared Holien (QB); Matt Meyer (RB/LB); Nick Schmelzer (OL/DL); Brant Wade (S)

NORTH CASCADE (W. DUBUQUE) MFL, MAR-MAC bulldogs cougars 3-7 #hawks 6-4

FAYETTE

12-1

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Returning Lettermen: 16

Top Returning Players:

Tracey Decker

1st Round

No Report

Jesse Bergfeld (WR/DB); Spencer Coyle (RB); Jorge Espinoza (K); Alec Hoffman (RB/LB); Nick Hunt (WR/DB); Timmie Kleitsch (QB); Kevin Tucker (LB)

DURANT-BENNETT wildcats

Head Coach:

5-5

Casey Bouska

Top Returning Players:

Adam Bartenhagen (DB); Tyler Tribble (LB)

VAN BUREN warriors

Head Coach:

No football program in 2010, back in 2011.

State Champions (1992)

Aaron Hundt (QB/P); Cody Larson (OL/LB); Justin Miller (WR/DB)

District 5

Brad Mohs

Bob Lape

Nathan Dunt (RB); Jarod Franzen (OL/DL): Jake Greco (RB/LB/P); Tom Heying (QB/S); Dillion Lee (OL/DL); Rory Metcalf (RB/DB); Bryan Vagts (TE/DL); Kevin Vierow (OL/LB)

LOUISA-MUSCATINE falcons

4-6

WEST LIBERTY comets

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Joe Donavan

Guy Dierikx

State Semifinals

No Report

Top Returning Players:

Kody Krenz (DB); Anthony Kruse (LB); Austin Rauschenberger (LB); Andy Sierra (RB)

2-7

Top Returning Players:

Nick Boehme (LB); Spencer Feldman (WR); Clay Heick (OL/DL); Erik McKillip (RB/LB); Avery Meyers (TE/DL); Tyler Newsome (QB/P); Alexis Sagstume (OL/LB); Kory Wiele (RB/LB)

WILTON beavers

3-6

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: 6

Returning Lettermen: NA

Top Returning Players:

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Top Returning Players:

Ben Keating (DL); Jake Lehman (DL); Joe McCaffery (RB); Danny Pacha (LB); Jacob Vollstedt (FB/LB); Zach Reis (OL/DL); Nate Streb (QB/S);

Josh Bahr

Quarterfinals

Top Returning Players:

Cole Cook (QB/LB); Quentin Crock (RB/DB); Jesse Ford (WR/LB); Race Hall (OL/DL); Justin Ihns (OL/DL); Keith McDonald (OL/DL)

Iowa City Regina

Conference Outlook

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Top Returning Players:

4-6

Best Playoff Finish:

State Champs (2005); State Runner-Up (1972, 2007)

Returning Lettermen: NA

1. Iowa City Regina 2. West Liberty 3. Wilton

Head Coach:

Marv Cook

Fredericksburg/State Champ (2001)

Cole Becker (LB); Dylan Bergman (QB); Jed Meier (WRDB); Blake Smith (DB)

Head Coach:

Rafeal Cardenas (QB/LB/P); Alex Martinez (OL/DL); Jacob Reed (TE/DL)

6-5

cougars

Head Coach:

Tim Frake

Head Coach:

Returning Lettermen: NA

SUMNERFREDERICKSBURG

Head Coach:

Head Coach: State Runner-Up (1981)

1-8

Best Playoff Finish:

COLUMBUS JUNCTION IOWA CITY REGINA TIPTON wildcats 7-3 tigers 5-5 #regals Jeff Martin

warriors

Head Coach:

Class 2A CAMANCHE

SOUTH WINNESHIEK

Head Coach:

Jason Sullivan

Top Returning Players:

North Fayette (West Union) swept through a perfect regular season and it all ended in the 2A semifinals. Jake Greco returns to lead the strong running game. Beckman (Dyersville) will provide a huge challenge with most of their offensive unit led by Connor golden at quarterback. The rest of the district looks to improve to make it very competitive each Friday night. South Winneshiek looks to improve with an experienced group back along with Monticello and MMF, Mar-Mac (Monona).

5-4

panthers

Head Coach:

1st Round

Conference Outlook

MONTICELLO

District 4

Head Coach:

Gregg Hammann

Jake Greco, North Fayette

2-7

Lance Pedersen No Report

Top Returning Players:

Austin Anderson (RB/LB); Brady Anderson (WR); Austin Crosen (LB/P); Trevor Levins (OL/DL); Koy Snider (LB); Dylan Stepleton (QB/S); Brandon Van Zandt (TE/DL)

Iowa City Regina was simply the best in Class 2A last season, winning the 2010 championship. The question is reloading or rebuilding this year? West Liberty has a good nucleus of returning experience and should be in the district battle. Camanche had a memorable season and would like to continue that success. The final playoffs spots look to be very much up in the air this season so look for newcomers to impact the district greatly.

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Class 2A ALBIA

6-4

blue demons

District 6

DAVIS COUNTY mustangs

6-4

1. Mediapolis 2. Mid-Praire 3. Sigourney/Keota MEDIAPOLIS bulldogs

8-3

SIGOURNEY/KEOTA #cobras

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Returning Lettermen: 16

Returning Lettermen: NA

Jerry Staton

David Lukens

1st Round

Top Returning Players:

Jordan Crall (LB); David Dennis (RB); Cole Spurgin (DB); Austin Summers (FB/LB)

CENTRAL LEE hawks

1-8

Mark Schilb

Brian Borrison

1st Round

Quarterfinals

Top Returning Players:

Zeb Black (OL/DL); Colton Boas (OL/DL); Michael Crady (OL/DL); Josey Garmon (TE/DL); Clayton Kincart (OL/DL); Josh Martsching (QB/LB); Calvin Mathews (TE/LB/P); Park Mikels (WR/DB);

Top Returning Players:

Brody Armstrong (OL/LB); Blake Beckman (OL/LB); Jacob Darbyshire (WR/DB/K); Jesse Ertz (QB); Joseph Fedoris (TE/LB); Wil Janssen (RB/LB/P); Dalton Scott (RB/LB); Jordan Wagenbach (OL/DL)

EDDYVILLE-BLAKESBURG MID-PRAIRE rockets 1-8 golden hawks

11-1

State Champs (1995, 2001, 2005); Sigourney/State Runner-Up (1976)

Returning Lettermen: NA

Conference Outlook

WEST BURLINGTON

5-4

NOTRE DAME falcons

3-6

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Returning Lettermen: 12

Kenton Benner No Report

Top Returning Players:

Chris Berg (LB); Dalton Bryant (LB/P); Kyle Krauter (QB/DB); Matt Kurtz (WR/DL)

Eric Kellar

Jeff Housel

Pete Cavanaugh

1st Round

Quarterfinals

Top Returning Players:

Drake Menuis (DB); Brandon Reed (OL/DL); Brett Roberts (RB/LB); Tanner Scott (LB)

Nick Ewinger (OL/DL); Lucas Giertz (RB/LB); Tony Huffman (TE/DL); Caleb McDowell (RB/DB); Spencer Pfeiff (WR/DB); Cade Walker (OL/DL); Taylor Wolkenhauer (OL/DL); Drake Woodsmall (WR/DB)

Austin Errthum (K); Steven Jones (DB); Kyle Mullet (DB); Jaemin Powell (QB/S); Logan Wadsworth (RB); Dylan Wertz (TE/LB/P)

1. West Marshall 2. St. Edmond 3. North Polk & Roland Story COLLINS-MAXWELL-BAXTER

raiders

5-4

5-5

ROLAND-STORY

6-4

norsemen

District 7 S.HARDIN (ELDORA) tigers

0-9

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Returning Lettermen: 16

Returning Lettermen: 15

Returning Lettermen: NA

Top Returning Players:

Scott Auderer

Quarterfinals

Dalton Ferch, West Marshall

EAST MARSHALL mustangs

Kerry Van Winkle

State Runner-Up (2004)

Andrew Broderick (RB/LB); Luke Gibbs (LB); Cody Schmitz (QB/S); Josh Zeiser (RB/S/P)

West Marshall won the district title last year with their high-powered offense led by Dalton Ferch and his nearly 1,600 yards. North Polk was the team that made a big impression at the end of the year with a 2A runner-up finish and with Noah Pickard back with his 1,600 yards, this district should be fun to watch especially when you bring up Roland-Story, St. Edmond, Collins-Maxwell-Baxter and Gilbert to the mix.

tigers

Class 2A

Last season maybe the most balanced district from top to bottom where Sigourney/Keota won the title. Mediapolis may be to one with the most to look forward to this season with a strong group back led by quarterback Jesse Ertz. Mid-Prairie (Wellman) is another that should benefit with returning experience.

Head Coach: Rob Luther

Conference Outlook

GILBERT

Jesse Ertz, Mediapolis

Top Returning Players:

Cory Clubb (RB/S); Mark Weachter (LB)

4-5

State Champs (1979, 1980)

Kaiden Billings (OL); Mack Boothe (OL); Ryan Giardino (FB); Carlton Jones (RB/DB); Jordan Knock (QB); Karl Nicholson (LB); Jared Oelmann (DL); Jacob Zenor (LB)

NORTH POLK #comets

Mike Olson

10-4

Jordy Belding (OL/DL); Alex Johnson (RB/DB); Nolan Samo (LB); Josh Seydell (OL/DL); Jordan Staker (RB/DL); Charlie Steenhagen (K)

ST. EDMOND gaels

5-4

Top Returning Players:

Dayton Balvanz (P); Ben Ferris (RB/LB); Nick McCall (OL/LB); Tyler Petersen (RB/DB); Levi Prosser (QB); Blake Richie (OL/DL); Andrew Stowe (TE/DL); Jared Swift (OL/DL)

WEST MARSHALL trojans

9-3

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Returning Lettermen: 25

Mike Studt

Quarterfinals

Top Returning Players:

Dalton Beadle (DB); Kyle Blocker (DB); Nate Judge (OL/DL); Taylor Vibbard (LB); Brendan Wanatee (LB); Josh Wilson (LB)

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Rob Sinclair

State Runner-Up (2010-2A)

Top Returning Players:

Jacob Hadaway (WR); Cody Moeckly (RB); Noah Pickard (RB/LB); Sam Pickard (DB); Kyle Stillmunkes (QB/DB); Andrew Wampler (K)

Dick Tighe

State Semifinals

Top Returning Players:

Patrick Champa (TE/DL); Nick Clark (QB/K); Neil Flattery (RB/DL); Aaron McElroy (P); Ryan Rodenborn (OL/DL); Ross Taets (DB)

Ken Winkler

State Champs (1999)

Top Returning Players:

Braydon Beals (QB); Jack Christensen (OL/DL); Dalton Ferch (RB/DB); Michael Newton (OL); Tanner Stalzer (FB/DB); Tysen Streeter (FB/LB)

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Class 2A

1. PCM-Monroe 2. Pella Christian 3. Bondurant-Farrar BONDURANT-FARRAR CLARINDA

7-4

bluejays

It was a dogfight in this district last season with Pella Christian, BondurantFarrar and PCM-Monroe all finishing with 6-1 records. PCM-Monroe may be the best when it comes to the returning players with 13 starters back on both sides of the ball led by Hutch Burns in the backfield. You can usually look for good thing to happen at Pella Christian and Bondurant-Farrar but they both need to fill some big shoes on both sides of the ball.

CLARKE (OSCEOLA) COLFAX-MINGO

1-8

indians

tigerhawks

4-5

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Top Returning Players:

Jim Lindsay

1st Round

Conference Outlook

District 8

Head Coach: Adam Busch

Alex Amadeo (tackling), PCM-Monroe

3-6

cardinals

Quarterfinals

Cale Gierham (QB); Colton Halder (RB/DB/K)

INTERSTATE 35 (Truro)

roadrunners

Ryan Sweeney

6-4

Head Coach: Randy Calvert

Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals

Returning Lettermen: 15 Top Returning Players:

Tanner Bean (TE/DL); Joe Bedwell (RB/DB); Sam Bedwell (RB/ LB); Tom Bregar (QB/DB); Ryan Deuel (TE/DL); Brady Gray (TE/ DL); Colton Hurst (OL/DL); Zach Johnson (OL/DL); Ethan Jones 9OL/LB); Andrew Morris (RB/ LB); Kyle Rupp (OL/LB); Luke Simmerman (OL/DL); Briar Vogel (RB/DB); Steve Young (OL/DL)

1st Round

Tony Aldrich (K); Scott Brockman (OL/DL); Jeremiah Haug (LB); Zach Mullen (LB); Tyler Steeve (QB/S/P); Cordell Turner (DB); Logan Wilham (LB); Dakota Woods (RB/LB)

PCM-Monroe mustangs

Mike Horstman

6-4

No Report

Konner Brimm (P); Juan Perez (K); Bowe Porter (RB); Tyler Reindl (DB); Colby Rowley (LB); Dylan Sweeney (QB/LB); Logan Weers (DB)

PELLA CHRISTIAN eagles

9-2

Top Returning Players:

Dylan Albright (LB); Gary Alexander (OL/DL); Dylan Day (OL/LB); Justin Fisher (RB/DB); Conner Hainer (DB); Colton McKinney (LB)

SHENANDOAH mustangs

0-9

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Best Playoff Finish: NA

Returning Lettermen: 18

Returning Lettermen: NA

Top Returning Players:

Greg Bonnett

State Semifinals

Quarterfinals

Alex Amadeo (WR/DB); Scott Bruxvoort (WR/DL); Bo Clymer (RB/DB); Hutch Burns (RB/LB); Sean O’Connor (RB/ LB); Jordan Van Roekel (OL/ LB); Joel Wiggins (QB); Kody Wilkie (K)

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Collin De Bruin (LB); Caleb Morgan (RB/LB); Nate Tvedt (LB); Will Vande Voort (DB); Josh Wetter (OL/DL)

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Dustin Nebel (DB); Kyle Sparks (QB); Jose Rendon (K); Jacob Tacker (DB)

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Class 3A Preview PRESEASON TOP 10 1. Bishop Heelan (Sioux City) 2. Harlan 3. Union (LaPorte City) 4. Clear Lake 5. Solon

NOTABLES

Top offensive player MICHAEL MALLOY

bishop heelan (sioux city) sr. / running back

Top defensive player COLIN BEVINS

Watch List Benton (Van Horne), Carlisle, Carroll, Clear Creek-Amana, LeMars, Marion, Oskaloosa, Pella, WaverlyShell Rock, Wiliamsburg

PLAYERS TO WATCH

creston/orient-macksburg sr. / defensive linemen

2010 Stats:

2010 Stats: 14 games 207 rush attempts 1668 rushing yards 8.1 yards per rush 29 touchdowns 2 recieving touchdowns

6. Decorah 7. A-D-M (Adel) 8. West Delaware (Manchester) 9. Oskaloosa 10. Maquoketa

9 games 12 solo tackles 29 total tackles 3.2 tackles per game 5 tackles for loss

PRESEASON ALL-STATE TEAMS Offense

Top left: Joe Carber, OL/ DL, Central Clinton (DeWitt); Right: Jake McDonald, LB, Marion; Bottom left: Jesse Ross, S, Fort Madison

QB - Gavin Glenn, Senior from A-D-M (Adel) QB - Paul Jacobsen, Senior from Bishop Heelan (Sioux City) QB - Dylan Villhauer, Senior from Clear Creek-Amana RB - Wes Burnside, Senior from Union (LaPorte City) RB - Keagan Parks, Senior from Webster City RB - Michael Malloy, Senior from Bishop Heelan (Sioux City) RB - Adam Rowley, Senior from Oskaloosa WR - Brad Christensen, Senior from Carroll WR - Perry Hawks, Senior from Maquoketa OL - Brandon Hoefer, Senior from Waverly-Shell Rock OL - Nick Kohrt, Senior from Wester City OL - Cole Stephen, Senior from West Delaware (Manchester) OL - Cole Wentworth, Senior from Maquoketa Kicker - Bradley Waller, Senior from Maquoketa

Defense DL - Colin Bevins, Senior from Creston/Orient-Macksburg DL - Joe Carber, Senior from Central Clinton (DeWitt) DL - Jake Morris, Senior from Solon DL - Robert Rathje, Senior from Benton (Van Horne) LB - Jake McDonald Senior from Marion LB - Jeremy Nelson, Senior from Bishop Heelan (Sioux City) LB - James Perez, Senior from Hampton-Dumont LB - Kane Seeley, Senior from Perry DB - Jon Bopes, Senior from Maquoketa DB - Jeremy Flaws, Senior from Carlisle DB - Jack Keleher, Senior from Mount Vernon DB - Brand Van Roekel, Junior from Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Punter - Trey McTaggert, Senior from West Delaware (Manchester) Visit us on the web @ www.iowasportsconnection.com

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Class 3A

1. Harlan 2. Carroll 3. Winterset ATLANTIC

2-7

trojans

Head Coach:

Yes, I know how easy this is to predict but I guess until you beat them, you join them, as the saying goes. Harlan once again won the district title before losing in the 3A semifinals last season. Zach Osborn will be the key factor this season at quarterback but as they say, look for another reload in Cyclone country. The same familiar challenges look to come from Carroll, Lewis Central and Winterset who returns 1,100 yards rusher Brennan Kaldenberg.

HARLAN

10-2

#cyclones

State Champions (2002); State Runner-Up (1980)

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Top Returning Players:

Francesco Castellani (K); Dalton Franken (TE/DL); Paul Honke (DL); Harrison Hough (QB/DB); Christian Holzapfel (RB/LB); Sam Markham (WR/DB/P); Robert Nichols (LB); Derek Stork (RB/LB); Ethan Westering (S)

CARROLL

5-5

tigers

Curt Blandt

State Semifinals

Collin Bevins (WR/P); Trevor Frain (LB); Keaton Hulett (RB/DL); Bryce McIlravy (RB); Luke Neitzel (RB/S); Brad Weis (OL/LB)

GLENWOOD rams

2-7

State Champions (1982, 1982, 1984, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2009);

Top Returning Players:

Ben Bruck (DB); Austin Hess (RB); Lucas Musich (WR/S); Zach Osborn (QB); John Schwarte (DB)

LEWIS CENTRAL (COUNCIL BLUFFS)

titans

8-3

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Top Returning Players:

Substate round

Brad Christensen (WR/DB); Tyler Jensen (LB); Nathan Johnston (RB); Josh Lamberts (LB); Jalen Raymond (DB); Luke Vonnahme (DB); Keith Wiederien

District 2 4-5

State Quarterfinals

1st Round

Levi Henderson (RB/LB); Grant Stivers (QB); Rhett Turner (LB)

Damon Germann (LB); Jay Hildreth (DB); Alex Reed (QB)

LEMARS

bulldogs

6-2

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Returning Lettermen: 3

Returning Lettermen: NA

Top Returning Players:

7-4

warriors

4-6

SPENCER tigers

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Top Returning Players:

Miguel Alvarado (LB); Nathan Alexander (RB/LB); Albert Diaz (K); Dallas Rozeboom (DB); Brant Van Roekel (DB); Trenton Van Roekel (OL/DL); Taylor Zeutenhorst (LB)

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Chris Zyzda

Quarterfinals

Top Returning Players:

Cole Croston (P); Sean Fitzgerald (DB); Ryan Gase (RB/K); Kendall Hazel (QB); Dillon Hiserote (WR/DB); Josh King (DB)

Top Returning Players:

Trey Achteroff (P); Collin Ascherl (LB); Caleb De Haan (RB/LB); Drew Rupp (QB)

Dallas Rozeboom (27), Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley

Conference Outlook

Head Coach:

State Runner-Up (2009)

Substate Round

Kolin Brooks (DB); Ryan Devos (TE); Ethan Wurth (OL)

Head Coach: Cory Brandt

Tom Rupp

State Champions (1973)

SERGEANT BLUFF-LUTON

Top Returning Players:

Ryan Bowers (LB); Brennan Kaldenberg (RB); Noah Kaldenberg (RB); Corbin Miller (OL); Jake Weaver (RB/DB/KR)

MOC-FLOYD VALLEY dutchmen 2-7 Head Coach:

Austin Eller (WR/P); Bobby Overton (OL/LB); Tanner Petersen (RB/LB); Tyler Platt (DB); Grant Reitz (S); Trevor Renner (TE/DL); Brady Thies (RB)

Returning Lettermen: NA

1. Bishop Heelan (Sioux City) 2. LeMars 3. Sergeant Bluff-Luton

Jim Boyd

1st Round

5-5

Zach Sweeney

Jim Duggan

Head Coach:

nighthawks

Huskies

Best Playoff Finish:

State Semifinals (200)

Chad Van Kley

ROCK VALLEY/BOYDEN HULL

WINTERSET

Best Playoff Finish:

Brian Albert

Head Coach:

Dane Hickman (WR/DB); Paul Jacobson (QB/S); Michael Malloy (RB/LB); Jeremy Nelson (OL/DL); Nick Sawin (WR/DL); Zach Skibinski (OL/DL)

Top Returning Players:

Seth Esias (RB/LB/P); Tanner Johnson (QB); Nick Leinen (QB/RB/LB); Jeff Sellers (DB); Mason Sheldon (OL/LB)

Head Coach:

Top Returning Players:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Head Coach:

12-2

Returning Lettermen: 17

No Report

Head Coach:

Dennis McCartan

1-8

Andy Yost

Head Coach:

BISHOP HEELAN (SIOUX CITY) DENISON-SCHLESWIG +#crusaders monarchs

State Champions (1975, 1982, 2008); State Runner-Up (1983, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1993, 2007)

tigers

Head Coach:

Class 3A

Roger Jansen

RED OAK

Head Coach:

Brian Morrison

Best Playoff Finish:

Conference Outlook

4-5

panthers

District 1

Head Coach:

Tim Duff

Collin Bevins (18), Creston/ Orient-Macksburg

CRESTON/ORIENT-MACKSBURG

0-9

Jim Tighe

State Champions (1994); State Runner-Up (1990, 1991)

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Austin Allen (DL); Alex Doppenberg (DB); Jack Randall (RB/S); Charlie Rettey (QB/LB); Taylor Tatman (OL/ DL)

STORM LAKE tornadoes

3-6

Head Coach: Bill McCabe

Best Playoff Finish: No Report

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Pel Deng (WR/S); Ethan Kenkel (DL); Aaron Krier (RB/LB); Luke Lenhart (DB); Nate Lenhart (QB/DB); Trey Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brian (DB); Jorge Sanchezh (K); Nic Seaman (QB)

Bishop Heelan claimed a district title and ran that to a runner-up finish in Class 3A last season. Back is Michael Malloy and his 1,600 yards on the ground and Paul Jacobson and his 2,300 yards in the air. The duo combined for 51 touchdowns. The question here is who will grab the final three playoff spots in the district. Look for BoydenHull/Rock Valley, LeMars and Sergeant Bluff-Luton.

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Class 3A ALGONA

1-8

bulldogs

District 3

BALLARD (HUXLEY) bombers

7-3

1. Clear Lake 2. Webster City 3. Humboldt BOONE

toreadors

5-5

CLEAR LAKE #lions

10-1

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Eric Bormann

Al Christian

1st Round

State Semifinals

Returning Lettermen: 14

Returning Lettermen: NA

Top Returning Players:

Nick Buchanan (OL/DL); Dylan Cink (WR); Sam Curtis (LB); Michael Erpelding (TE/ LB/K); Casey Hiscocks (RB/ LB); Derek Person (DB); Alex Smith (DL); Jace Taylor (LB); Austin Warmbier (OL)

HAMPTON-DUMONT bulldogs

4-5

Head Coach:

Jack Carneyt (WR); Luke Godwin (LB); Nate Jensen (OL/DL); Ross Larson (OL/ LB/P); Kordell Lettow (OL/ LB); Casey Robson (DB); Seth Weeks (RB)

HUMBOLDT wildcats

Head Coach:

2-7

Greg Thomas

Jerry Shafrath

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: 22 Top Returning Players:

Quarterfinals

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Drew Anderson (RB/LB); Adam Miller (OL/DL); Jamie Minnear (OL/DL); James Perez (RB/LB); Cody Prantner (OL/DL)

Fred Wieck

Mark Camemisch

State Champions (2006)

Tyler Alley (K); Brady Anderson (OL); Jayson Edge (DL); Caul Fevold (WR); Charlie Friedl (WR/DB); Andrew Haack (DL); Ian Hadar (P/K); Jaylen Heinz (TE); Bryan Larson (OL/ DL); Ryan Lee (RB/LB); Blake Myers (FB/LB); Coen Olson (LB); Don Smith (OL/DL); Andrew Swan (QB); Ben Wright (OL/DL)

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Keenan Carney (OL/LB); Colin Green (P); Alex Harmer (LB); Chris Kelly (WR); Brandon McCoy (LB); Mitch Overland (RB/DB); Weston Riesselman (TE/DL)

NEVADA cubs

1-8

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Ozzie Adams (QB); Zack Bendickson (WB/DB); Logan Kellogg (OL/LB); Tanner Truesdale (LB/P); Tanner Tusha (LB)

WEBSTER CITY lynx

8-2

Head Coach:

Bob Howard

John Pelzer

Best Playoff Finish: NA Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

State Champions (2002); State Runner-Up (2006)

Alex Bainter (P); Dakota Crow (OL/LB); Tai Le (RB); Andre Thomas (RB/LB)

Best Playoff Finish: Substate Round

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Josh Briese (DL); Caleb Crouthamel (WR); Jon Davis (QB/DB); Nick Erritt (OL/LB); Garrett Gourley (DB); Sam Mossman (RB); Keegan Parks (RB); Luke Shannon (LB)

Clear Lake

Conference Outlook Clear Lake won the district last season with a perfect regular season but failed to get past the second round of the playoffs. The Lions return Ozzie Adams under center with all-state experience. Webster City was young but at the same time very good last season with their runner-up district finish. Keagan Parks is again in the backfield with his 18 touchdowns and nearly 1,400 yards on the ground. Humboldt looks to get back into the playoff picture this season with a good nucleus of experience back.

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Class 3A

1. West Delaware 2. Waverly-Shell Rock 3. Decorah

Conference Outlook Three teams posted 6-1 records last season and the same three: Decorah, West Delaware (Manchester) and Waverly-Shell Rock look to once again battle for the top but all three must look for a new set of leaders. Oelwein has a leader in Stephen Meyer under center with his nearly 1,900 yards in the air. With eleven returning starters. The Hawks may be to slight favorite early but watch for others to quickly catch up in a very balanced looking district.

CHARLES CITY Head Coach:

Steve Stallsmith

0-9

raiders

Head Coach:

Quarterfinals

Returning Lettermen: 12 Top Returning Players:

Mike Clark (TE/DL); Hunter Crawford (OL); Austin Gabel (DL); Nick Hageman (WR); Brian Halligan (DL); Sam Jarvill (WR); Luke Johnson (LB); Zach Mitchell (FB/LB); Hunter Ortmayer (DL); Ryan Sharp (OL); Zeb Rosendahl (TE)

OELWEIN

5-5

huskies

Tony Perkins

Best Playoff Finish:

State Champions (1980)

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Trev Biery (RB/LB); Cale Cannoy (DB); Jake McDonald (LB); Colton Storla (RB)

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Top Returning Players:

Kolter Freidhof (QB); Jacob Jensen (LB); Colton Ledbeter (RB/LB); Dustin Murphy (K)

WAUKON indians

3-6

Top Returning Players:

Kolter Freidhof (QB); Jacob Jensen (LB); Colton Ledbeter (RB/LB); Dustin Murphy (K)

District 5

CENTER POINT-URBANA

storminâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pointers

1-8

Adam Greenfield (OL/DL); Sawyer Henry (RB/LB); Sebastian Hollandsworth (QB/ DB); Dillon Krotz (OL/DL); Tyler Smith (TE/DL)

Top Returning Players:

Matt Cymboluk (DB); Glyeb Ewing (K); Reid Mahoney (DL); Garret McKenna (RB); Blaine Snitker (OL/LB)

Joe Hadachek

Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Wes Burnside (RB/DB); Josh Clark (LB); Will Crees (LB); Mitch Dierks (RB); Cory Feldpouch (WR); Trev Hadachek (QB); Cole Hinders (LB); Dylan McLaughlin (DB)

Top Returning Players:

Nick Fuller (LB); Jeremy Grover (OL/DL); Sam Rasmussen (RB); Nicholas Shannon (LB)

Doug Winkowitsch

Mark Hubbard

Best Playoff Finish:

State Champions (1990, 1992)

Top Returning Players:

Levi Balvanz (OL/DL); Alex Bleadorn (LB); Chris Davis (OL/LB); Walker Erskine (RB); Bryce Miller (RB); Alex Moerer (TE/DL)

State Champions (1991)

Returning Lettermen: 19 Top Returning Players:

Michael Bohlke (K); Jacyn Goebel (WR); Ryan King (DL); Brody Kruse (DB); Sam Lahr (RB); Rey MacTaggert (WR/DB); Travis Meisgeier (OL); Tyler Morrison (WR); Spencer Oberbrockling (DL); Adam Roch (DL); Cole Stephen (LB)

1. Union (LaPorte City) 2. Marion 3. Maquoketa CEN. CLINTON (DEWITT) MAQUOKETA sabers 8-3 cardinals Head Coach: Kurt Kreiter

Best Playoff Finish:

State Runner-Up (1973)

Returning Lettermen: 15

Top Returning Players: Joe Carber (OL/DL); Vince Elsea (LB); Anthony Green (LB); Nick Green (S); Lucas Hayes (OL/DL); Adam Henningson (S); Chris Keitel (LB); Chris Lubben (DB); Tyler Miller (DL); Jonah Paarmann (TE?LB); Dustin Petersen (LB); Dylan Petersen (OL/DL); Kyle Schrader (TE/ LB); Jake Thurmann (LB)

6-4

Head Coach:

Kevin Bowman

Best Playoff Finish: Substate Round

Returning Lettermen: 20 Top Returning Players:

Sam Adler (OL/DL); Jon Bopes (WR/DB); Chase Coakley (QB); Perry Hawks (WR); Craig Johnson (RB); Cole Wentworth (OL/DL)

WESTERN UNION (LAPORTE CITY) VINTON-SHELLSBURG knights 7-3 vikings 4-6 bobcats Head Coach:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Head Coach:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Top Returning Players:

WAVERLY-SHELL ROCK WEST DELAWARE go-hawks 10-3 8-3 hawks

Returning Lettermen: NA

Top Returning Players:

Head Coach:

Returning Lettermen: NA

State Champions (1974, 1987, 1988, 1989); State Runner-Up (1997, 2004, 2008)

Returning Lettermen: 14

Returning Lettermen: 18

7-3

Best Playoff Finish:

Quarterfinals

1-8

Bill Duffy

Best Playoff Finish:

Top Returning Players:

indians

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: 18

MARION

Best Playoff Finish:

Tyler Baretto (DB); Fernando Garcia (DL); Stephan Meyer (QB); Mike Nicoly (OL); Trevor Swaney (LB)

mustangs

Head Coach:

Bill Post

Best Playoff Finish: Substate Round

INDEPENDENCE

Head Coach:

State Champions (1985)

Alex Breon (RB/DB); Tyler DeRosa (RB/LB); Aaron Krapl (WR/DB); Jacob Margua (WR/DB/K); Jeremy Oswald (OL/LB); Austin Parmenter (WR/DB); Nik Schulte (QB); Ian Stivers (OL/DL); Mitch Wehling (OL/DL)

9-3

District 4

Head Coach:

Ted Snitker

Best Playoff Finish:

1st Round

2-7

#vikings

Head Coach:

Jim Yokas

Dan Burke

Best Playoff Finish:

cadets

Head Coach:

Derek Roberts

CRESTWOOD (Cresco) DECORAH Chris Lentz

Best Playoff Finish:

Class 3A ANAMOSA

4-5

comets

DUBUQUE

5-4

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Pat Farley

Substate Round

Top Returning Players:

Darrin Charlier (DB); Matt Devries (LB); Nolan Edwards (DB); Lincoln Riffey (QB); Gunner Tranel (RB/LB)

Brian Kuhle

State Champions (2001)

Top Returning Players:

Sam Burds (RB/S/K); Adam Hoeger (S); Michael Kluesner (P); Eric Mass (LB); Tyson Massey (LB); Logan Pitz (WR/ DB)

Wes Burnside, Union

Conference Outlook Union (LaPorte City) won the district but was upset in the first round of the playoffs. Wes Burnside returns with his 2,220 yards and 30 touchdowns along with Trev Hadachek under center. Maquoketa has made solid strides the past couple of seasons and behind Chase Coakley is a contender. Marion and Central Clinton (DeWitt) are usually right there and should be once again in the playoff picture. This is really a pretty solid top-to-bottom district.

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Class 3A BENTON

4-5

bobcats

District 6

1. Solon 2. Clear Creek-Amana 3. Benton, Williamsburg

CLEAR CREEK-AMANA GRINNELL clippers 6-5 tigers

8-3

MOUNT VERNON mustangs

0-9

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: 12

Returning Lettermen: NA

State Champions (1974, 1993, 1994); State Runner-Up (1972, 1978, 1989, 2002, 2003)

Top Returning Players:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Clay Anderson

Rodney Walls

Quarterfinals

Top Returning Players:

Austin Cassell (WR/DB); Jordan Kearns (WR/S); Mitch Moser (QB/DB); Robert Rathje (OL/DL); Conrad Thompson (RB/DB)

SOLON

*#spartans

13-1

State Runner-Up (1998)

Top Returning Players:

Jared Granshow (DB); Justin Keith (S); Miguel Mosaquites (DB); Nash Stopko (RB/LB); Dillon Villhauer (RB)

SOUTH TAMA trojans

Duane Orr

Jim Dunne

3-6

Nathan Criswell (K/P); Jordan Ely (QB/WR/LB); Dillon Gretzky (WR/DB); Keaton Hunter (OL/DL); Cyle Jay (LB); Avery Lindley (RB); Kendall McGinnis (OL/DL); Wolfgang Strovers (LB); Mitch Thompson (LB)

WASHINGTON demons

3-6

Top Returning Players:

raiders

10-2

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Jay Hoskey

State Champions (1988, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010); State Runner-Up (1992, 2003, 2006)

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Austin Dahl (WR); JJ Hanus (QB); Andy Klouda (DB); Jake Morris (OL/DL); Jay Pike (OL/DL)

Curt Ritchie

Randy Schrader

State Runner-Up (1985)

State Runner-Up (2002)

Quarterfinals

Top Returning Players:

Brandon Doldt (DL); Brody Boldt (LB); Sam Kuhter (P); Eric Lux (DB); Kyle Stephenseon (RB)

Top Returning Players:

Brock Kimbal (LB); Austin Knupp (LB); T.J. Rausch (DB); Parker Turner (RB); Jake Redlinger (QB/P); Kyle Roder (DL); Colin Steele (DL)

big reds

0-9

Head Coach: Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Conference Outlook Pella traveled far most weeks to claim the district title last year along the way to the 3A semifinals where they fell to state champion Solon. The word is reload for the Little Dutch to prevail this season. Oskaloosa returns 1,400 yard rusher Adam Rowley but the rest of this district will no doubt be determined on new faces stepping up and those back with some experience making improvements.

Richard England (P); Jamey Foster (RB/DB); Jacob Hawkins (QB/DB); Brent Jackson (K); Houston Moore (RB/DL); Tyler Shanahan (OL/ DL)

KEOKUK

chiefs

2-7

Head Coach: Doug Dodds Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2007) Returning Lettermen: 23 Top Returning Players: Michael Bartels (OL/DL); Wesley Bradley (OL/DL); Alex Goss (OL/DL); Ryan Hawkins (OL/ DL); Kevin Jennings (QB/WR/ DB); Dalton Jensen (FB/DL); Ryan Kemp (WR/DB); Gabe Martin (DL); Bryce Rose (WR/ LB); Derek Rose (LB); Trevor Roth (LB); Darrion Sanders (WR/DB); Braydon Smith (WR); Seth Strong (K); Dakota Swanson (OL/DL); Dan Williams (WR/DB)

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chargers

0-9

FAIRFIELD trojans

It did not make any difference last year for Solon, who jumped from Class 2A to Class 3A on their way to winning their fourth straight title. JJ Hanus returns under center with his 2,300 yards of total offense and 20 touchdowns â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 16 through the air. A ton of talent graduated which makes this season a bit difficult to figure out. We know that Clear CreekAmana will throw the football with Dylan Villhauer who returns with his 3,200 yards in the air and 33 touchdowns. Others to watch are Williamsburg, Grinnell, and Benton (Van Horne).

6-4

District 7 FORT MADISON bloodhounds

5-4

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Curt Smyser

Jim Knott

Adam Rowley, Oskaloosa (photo by Jim Gries/Oskaloosa Herald)

CHARITON

Top Returning Players:

Adam Heitshusen (RB); Trevor Knepper (RB); Chris Lehmkuhl (OL/LB); Jackson Petz (DB)

Class 3A

1. Oskaloosa 2. Pella 3. Fairfield CENTERVILLE

Conference Outlook

WILLIAMSBURG

Head Coach: Kevin Miller

JJ Hanus, Solon

Connett Croghan (DB); Jack Keleher (WR); Jake Muller (S); Jordan Roe (P); Conner Shaffer (RB/DB); Jacob Timm (QB); Marshall Tuerler (RB/ DB); Conner Welch (OL/DL)

Jason Ganoe

Quarterfinals

Top Returning Players:

Cody Carroll (OL/DL); Brendan Laing (RB); Cole Pierschbacher (K); Dylan Showers (OL/DL); Eugene Zinchenko (LB)

MOUNT PLEASANT panthers

Todd McGhghy

5-5

Top Returning Players:

Roan Bachar (K); Austin Deao (OL/LB); Cody Kool (OL/DL); Tanner Metcalf (RB/LB); Jake Mineart (OL/DL); Alec Stoner (OL/DL); Zach Vivier (DB)

OSKALOOSA indians

7-3

Head Coach: Bob Jensen

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals

State Champions (1196); State Runner-Up (1983)

Returning Lettermen: NA

Returning Lettermen: 8

Top Returning Players:

Liam Clancy (K); Stacy Kinkeade (RB); Malachi Melville (Blake Vandenberg (WR)

Marl Schilb

Best Playoff Finish:

Top Returning Players:

Tristian Cook (K); Dillon Daniel (DB); Kalob Gist (OL); Cody Green (OL); Tyler Hafner (QB); Drew Richmond (DB); Adam Rowley (RB); Dalton Shaull (LB)

Top Returning Players:

Dominic Abbey (LB); Ben Bolander (RB); Dillen Herron (S); Dylan Hoeing (DB); Jesse Ross (S)

PELLA

#little dutch

12-1

Head Coach:

Jack McKinstrey

Best Playoff Finish:

State Runner-Up (2009)

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Nathan Clayberg (QB/LB); Sam Davis (RB/S); Grant Gustafson (LB); Schyler Kane (K); Jace Ver Steef (TE/LB); Jake Wassenaar (LB)

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Class 3A

1. Carlisle 2. A-D-M (Adel) 3. Dallas Center-Grimes A-D-M (ADEL) tigers

7-4

From top-to-bottom, this is a very competitive district last season and should be again this year. Four teams posted 5-2 record in districts last year. A-D-M (Adel) hopes to shore up the defense while riding out the arm of Gavin Glenn with his nearly 2,400 yards and 17 touchdowns last year. Carlisle has a few holes to fill but have experience at key positions beginning with Jeremy Flaws at quarterback. Those two look to be playoff bound while the remainder of the district will be a dogfight for the final two spots which look to include Dallas Center-Grimes, Knoxville, Newton, Norwalk and Perry.

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9-3

DALLAS CENTER-GRIMES KNOXVILLE mustangs 5-5 panthers

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Returning Lettermen: 20

Top Returning Players:

Mark Hockstra

Quarterfinals

Conference Outlook

wildcats

District 8

Head Coach: Mike Whisner

Gavin Glenn, ADM (Adel)

CARLISLE

State Semifinals

Samuel Cook (LB); Gavin Glenn (QB); Jared Grove (RB/ DL); Jordan Grove (DB); Blake Heiman (DB); Lane Hovey (WR); Keegan Mumma (K); Noah Taylor (OL/DL); Lucas Thompson (WR/DB)

NEWTON

cardinals

Scott Heitland

4-5

Head Coach:

Ed Erngenbright

Best Playoff Finish:

State Champions (1980); State Runner-Up (1977, 1988, 1990)

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Matt Easley (K); Dakota Hills (DB); Reid McDermott (RB/ DL/P); Brian Rose (QB); Zach Roskilly (RB); Nick Vander Wilt (DL)

NORWALK warriors

Troy Rider

State Semifinals

Logan Brunson (OL/DL); Corbin Clark (DB); Jeremy Flaws (QB/DB); Daniel Hintz (TE/LB); Nathan Lo (OL/DL); Carter Stephens (RB/LB)

8-3

Head Coach: Paul Patterson

Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Sam George (LB); Tom Greene (OL); Carson Klocko (WR/ DB); Tyler Van Gorder (DL); Devin Verwers (OL); Aaron Westphalem (OL)

3-6

Jordan DeWald (OL/LB); Jordan Eastman (OL/DL); Zach Gardner (LB); Jared Kramer (LB); Tyler Peyton (WR)

PERRY

bluejays

Quarterfinals

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Shafer Brown (LB); Dylan Crouse (S); Ryan Douglas (WR); Austin Gacke (OL/ DL); Bryant McWilliams (QB); Bryce Poffenbarger (OL/DL); Blake Wyatt (DB)

8-3

Head Coach: Jeff Hayes Best Playoff Finish:

SAYDEL eagles

0-9

Head Coach:

Craig Wederquist

1st Round

Best Playoff Finish: NA

Returning Lettermen: NA

Top Returning Players:

Cory Beidler (OL/DL); Keegan Davis (LB); Seth Marburger (QB); Kane Seeley (RB/LB), Marco Velasco (K)

Top Returning Players:

Dan Breibarth (QB); Andrew Fulton (WR); Brandon Howell (OL/LB); Tyler Mitchell (DB); Josh Pehl (RB); Jake Punelli (WR/LB)

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Class 4A Preview PRESEASON TOP 10 1. Dowling Catholic 2. Cedar Falls 3. Iowa City High 4. Ankeny 5. West Des Moines Valley

NOTABLES

Top offensive player ALEX CARR

cedar rapids washington sr. / running back

2010 Stats:

9 games 241 rush attempts 1687 rushing yards 7.0 yards per rush 23 touchdowns 124 receiving yards

Watch List CR Kennedy, Dav. Assumption, DSM Lincoln, North Scott, Ottumwa, Sioux City East

6. Bettendorf 7. Linn-Mar (Marion) 8. Cedar Rapids Washington 9. Southeast Polk 10. Iowa City West

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Top defensive player MARK ATWATER

Left: Joel Lanning, QB, Ankeny; Top right: Griffin Gaetta, TE, Muscatine; Bottom right: Kyle Starcevich, QB, Southeast Polk

linn-mar (marion) sr. / linebacker

2010 Stats:

11 games 54 solo tackles 85 total tackles 7.7 tackles per game 5 tackles for loss 1 interception

PRESEASON ALL-STATE TEAMS Offense QB - Joel Lanning, Junior from Ankeny QB - Kyle Starcevich, Junior from Southeast Polk RB - Keevon Bernstine, Senior from Des Moines Lincoln RB - Riley McCarron, Senior from Dubuque Wahlert RB - Barkley Hill, Senior from Cedar Falls RB - Ronald Thompson, Senior from Iowa City High WR - Amara Darboh, Senior from Dowling Catholic WR - James Harrington, Senior from Cedar Falls TE - Griffin Gaetta, Senior from Muscatine TE - Tony Bakeris, Senior from Davenport Central OL - Trevor Hansen, Senior from West Des Moines Valley OL - T.J. Palme, Senior from Dowling Catholic OL - Austin Stephens, Senior from West Des Moines Valley Kicker - Jacob Fagerston, Senior from Cedar Falls

Defense DL - Chris LaMar, Senior from Ames DL - Amos Lavela, Junior from Iowa City High DL - Alex Oliver, Senior from Waterloo East DL - Justin Vanhoutan, Senior from Bettendorf LB - Mark Atwater, Senior from Linn-Mar (Marion) LB - Ben Chalgren, Senior from Cedar Falls LB - Tanner Donovan, Senior from Southeast Polk LB - Nate Shaw, Senior of Bettendorf DB - Tim Kilfoy, Senior from Davenport Assumption DB - Josh Jahlas, Senior from Cedar Rapids Kennedy DB - David Tann, Senior from Cedar Rapids Washington DB - Kippie Ward, Senior from Des Moines Lincoln Punter - Matt Andriano, Senior from Ankeny

Good August 1 - 31, 2011.

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Class 4A

1. WDM Valley 2. Ames 3. Waukee AMES

9-3

little cyclones

Class 4A ANKENY

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: 17

Returning Lettermen: NA

Top Returning Players:

FORT DODGE #dodgers

8-2

MASON CITY mohawks

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

State Semi-Finals

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

indians

Dakota Alexander (OL/DL); Jared Bartel (OL/DL); Connor DeRoy (RB/S); Max Krieger (TE/S); Sam Skogen (RB/CB)

4-6

SOUTHEAST POLK rams

7-4

Returning Lettermen: 17

Returning Lettermen: 16

14-0

Denny Muller

State Runner-Up (2006)

Top Returning Players:

Cody Foust (RB/S); Chris Henry (WR/CB); Dylan Rankin (TE/LB); Kale Render (QB/P); Nick Smith (CB)

dragons

5-5

Top Returning Players:

Brock Daniels (RB/CB); Jordan Coates (S); Tanner Donovan (LB); Luke Guenther (OL); Cody McCoy (WR); Kyle Starcevich (QB); Zach Warren (FB)

URBANDALE j-hawks

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Tom Wilson

State Champs (2000, 2001, 2010); State Runner-Up (1972-74, 1976, 1987, 1995, 1998)

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Amara Darboh (WR); Tyler Harmeyer (OL/DL); Alex Heckman (FB/LB); Jacob Stacy (RB/CB) 48

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Brian Woodley 1st Round

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Michael Kinning (QB); Connor Yocom (RB/CB); Matt Zinselmeier (CB); Andre McKay

Top Returning Players:

Brody Baumann (WR); Bradon Ellingson (RB/LB); Trevor Hansen (OL); Spencer Hellman (LB); Trey Lewis (RB); Nolan Lodden (DB); Austin Stephens (OL)

1. Dowling Catholic 2. Ankeny 3. Southeast Polk

1st Round

JOHNSTON

State Champs (2002, 2003, 2005, 2008)

Top Returning Players:

Dillion Christensen (CB); Cole Jarrard (LB)

INDIANOLA

Gary Swenson

State Champs (1978); State Runner-Up (1981)

Best Playoff Finish:

#maroons

7-4

Best Playoff Finish:

DOWLING CATHOLIC

tigers

Head Coach:

Justin Tenner

Best Playoff Finish:

Matt Andriano (P); Tyler Ash (LB); Joe Bredice (RB); Joel Lanning (QB); Cole Meyers (S); Cory Meyers (S); Cole Netten (K)

3-6

WDM VALLEY

Head Coach:

Matt Miller

Head Coach:

Top Returning Players:

Bryant Lashier (TE/LB); Nathan Lucs (RB/DL); Jordan O’Daye (RB/LB); Jordan Officer (DB); Ryan Owens (WR); Cole Pederson (LB); Nick Peters (LB)

Head Coach:

Eric Kluver

Returning Lettermen: NA

State Semi-Finals (2004)

Taylor Barnes (DB); Kyle Carnahan (RB/LB); Pedro Gomez (OL/DL); Chris Grimes (DL); Austin Hauser (QB); Tyler Kluver (LB); Ty Steffensen (WR/CB)

Head Coach:

State Champs (1997); State Runner-Up (2007)

Scott Carlson

State Runner-Up (2009)

Head Coach: Jerry Pezzetti

4-7

Best Playoff Finish:

CIML Central 9-4

hawks

warriors

Head Coach:

Dave Holdiman

Bo Brammer (TE); Hansen Breitling (RB); John Elsenbast (K); Ryan Griffith (DB); Ben Phillips (DL); Adam Maher (WR); Sam Marcov (OL)

Fort Dodge won the conference title but is was Ames that had the most success from the Iowa conference in the post season, reaching the quarterfinals where they lost to the eventual state champions, Dowling Catholic. Look for the Little Cyclones to use that momentum along with West Des Moines Valley who is always going to be the favorite in most years and look to be the team to beat this season.

WAUKEE

Head Coach:

State Runner-Up (1996)

Conference Outlook

3-7

bobcats

Head Coach:

Bruce Vertanan

West Des Moines Valley

MARSHALLTOWN

CIML Iowa

Amara Darboh, Dowling Catholic (photo courtesy of Steve McIntosh)

Conference Outlook 5-7

Sam Anderson

State Champs (1975); State Runner-Up (1979)

Returning Lettermen: 22 Top Returning Players:

Andrew Bakker (WR/DB); Colby Bragdon (DL); Jack Cronin (P); Ben Hurley (QB); Nick Jepsen (OL/LB); Anthony Lazard (S); DeAndre Moore (CB)

Last season, two teams from the conference made the UNIDome trip with Dowling Catholic claiming the school’s third state championship in Class 4A with a perfect 14-0 campaign. Now the Maroons must look to replace many off that roster to repeat the feat, let alone win a CIML Central crown. Ankeny was the second team and will return what they hope is a healthy Joe Lanning at quarterback for leadership. Southeast Polk had a strong season and also returns their young signal caller Kyle Starcevich. Visit us on the web @ www.iowasportsconnection.com

Class 4A

CIML Metro

DES MOINES EAST scarlets

4-6

1. Ottumwa 2. DSM Lincoln 3. DSM East

DES MOINES LINCOLN DES MOINES ROOSEVELT railsplitters

6-4

roughriders

3-7

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: 20

Returning Lettermen: NA

Returning Lettermen: 19

Greg Schoon

Tom Mihalovich

Quarterfinals

No Report

Top Returning Players:

Austin Bellis (LB); Aaron Coyle (DL); Abu Sama (WR/LB); Xavier James (QB); Drew Hurley (OL); Blake Cunningham (TE/S); Colezelle James (WR/DB)

DES MOINES HOOVER huskies

Guy Rosenberg

0-9

1st Round

Top Returning Players:

Trey Alessio (LB); Keevon Bernstine (RB/S); Rashid March (RB/LB); Josh McNew (LB); Kippie Ward (RB/CB)

DES MOINES NORTH polar Bears

1-8

Top Returning Players:

Larenz Abston (DL); Quinn Barrett (DB); John Foley (LB); Michael Groth (K/P); Joshua Matthews (RB); Alex Schaeffer (S); Drew Wineski (QB)

OTTUMWA #bulldogs

Keevon Bernstine, Des Moines Lincoln

Conference Outlook 5-5

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Returning Lettermen: 24

William Siffin 1st Round

Top Returning Players:

Armin Mesinovic (FB/LB); Kevin Slaughter (CB); Daniel Peterson (OL/DL); Jordan Anderson (LB)

Greg Holland 1st Round

Top Returning Players:

Darrius Clemons (WR/CB); Dante Maricle (LB)

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Zach Wigle

Quarterfinals

Top Returning Players:

Nick Duree (OL); Seth Griffiths (RB/CB); Dedrick Grimes (DL); Ben Kramer (QB/S); Zach Messer (LB); Adam Van Fleet (WR/CB); Tyler Johns (DB)

Ottumwa was perfect while claiming the CIML Metro title but found no victories outside the conference. Des Moines Lincoln returns some key skill position players and, led by Keevon Bernstine and Kippie Ward, will post a strong run game. Des Moines East will be young but should be in the mix for the Metro title along with Des Moines Roosevelt, who will be counting on new faces.

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1. Cedar Falls 2. IC West 3. CR Xavier, Dub. Hempstead CEDAR FALLS #tigers

Conference Outlook

Class 4A

MVC Valley

C.RAPIDS PRAIRIE

DUBUQUE HEMPSTEAD

11-1

2-7

hawks

mustangs

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Best Playoff Finish: State

Pat Mitchell & Brad Remmert State Champs (1986); State Runner-Up (2005, 2008)

8-3

Mark Ehlers

Craig Jelinek

State Champs (1981-3A)

Champions (1979); State RunnerUp (1978)

Returning Lettermen: NA Cedar Falls won the Returning Lettermen: NA Returning Lettermen: 12 conference title last Top Returning Players: Bryce Alberts (LB); Top Returning Players: Top Returning Players: JT season and will once Ben Challgren (LB); DeMetrus Harper (WR); Bortschellar (RB); Mike Canfield Jacob Fagerston (K); Zachery Witte (RB); again be the choice (OL/DL); Connor Ehlers (WB/S); Nick Gary (S); Layton Fritsch (FB/LB); Brett with Barkley Hill back Shawn Hagarty (RB/S); Haas (OL/DL); Adam Kenned Barkley Hill (RB/P); (OL/DL); Alex Smith (WR/DB) in the backfield and James Harrington (WR); James Harrington, Nick Terpstra (DL) James Harrington a Cedar Falls target in the passing game. Cedar Rapids WATERLOO EAST IOWA CITY WEST C.RAPIDS JEFFERSON C.RAPIDS XAVIER Xavier, which always saints trojans j-hawks 3-7 7-3 0-9 4-6 trojans begins with defense, Head Coach: Head Coach: Head Coach: Head Coach: an improving Iowa Antonio Mays Jim Womochil Duane Schulte Brian Sauser City West team and Best Playoff Finish: Best Playoff Finish: Best Playoff Finish: Best Playoff Finish: Dubuque Hempstead, No Report State Champions (1972) State Champs (2006); State Champs State Runner-Up (1972, 1982) (1995, 1998, 1999) with strong line play Returning Lettermen: NA Returning Lettermen: NA Returning Lettermen: NA Returning Lettermen: NA on both sides of the Top Returning Players: Top Returning Players: football, look to be the Drake Allen (LB); Darrell Caldwell (OL/DL); Top Returning Players: Top Returning Players: Dominique Campbell (DB); Alex Baxter (QB); Nick Ball (P); Dondre Alexander (WR); challengers. DeMarco Hayes (LB); Tanner Lund (LB); Jack Boland (LB); Anthony Brown (LB); Richard Kyle Mann (S); Andrew Patience (K)

Class 4A

Chad Gilmer (K); Kevin Hosch (DL); Jordan Weber (DB)

MVC Mississippi

C.RAPIDS KENNEDY DUBUQUE SENIOR cougars

7-5

rams

0-9

IOWA CITY HIGH #little hawks

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Mike Wulfekuhle

Jordan Johnson (RB/S); LaTray Reed (WR); Nathan Sahr (P); Desmond VanArsdale (QB)

1. I.C. High 2. Linn-Mar (Marion) 3. CR Washington

Head Coach: Tim Lewis

Bryant (RB); Ben Hilmer (OL/DL); Ian McBrearty (S); Charles Rogers (QB); Alex Troester (K)

13-1

Conference Outlook

Dan Sabers

Iowa City High won the conference title last season and ended Top Returning Players: Top Returning Players: Top Returning Players: Josh Jahlas (WR/S); Jesse Blus (DL); Drew Cornwell (K); the season as the Trevor Heitland (RB) Robby Jones (QB); Jeremy Johnson (WR/DB); Zayne Moore (S); Ryan Kroeze (LB); runner-up in Class Mitch Powers (OL/DL); Amos Lavela (DL); Ron Powers (WR); Bobby Millard (DB); 4A and a bad taste in Brent Wilker (K/P) Nate Nelson (LB); Mark Atwater, their mouth, feeling Ronald Thompson (RB/LB) Linn-Mar they may have been the better team. That should be enough WATERLOO WEST DUBUQUE WAHLERT LINN-MAR (Marion) C.RAPIDS WASHINGTON wahawks golden eagles lions warriors 4-6 incentive to once 2-7 6-4 8-3 again expect the Little Head Coach: Head Coach: Head Coach: Head Coach: Hawks to be at least Lonnie Moore Tony Lombardi Mike Mahoney Bob Forsyth a conference leader. Best Playoff Finish: Best Playoff Finish: Best Playoff Finish: Best Playoff Finish: State Runner-Up (1975, 1984) State Runner-Up (2003) No Report Quarterfinals Linn-Mar (Marion) and Cedar Rapids Returning Lettermen: NA Returning Lettermen: 16 Returning Lettermen: NA Returning Lettermen: NA Washington will Top Returning Players: Top Returning Players: Top Returning Players: Top Returning Players: Rashon Burell (LB); Mitch Blades (WR/DB); Sam Koeing (RB/DB/P); Mark Atwater (QB/LB); make it difficult, as Dequayvious Martin (RB); Sean Bredl (OL/LB); Riley McCarron (RB); Tommy Feller (LB); should Cedar Rapids Tyrell Martin (DB); Devon Brown (WR/DB); Nate Pierotti (DB); Colton Sanchez (LB); Cole Matlock (DL); Tyler Burrell (OL/DL); Sawyer Theisen (OL/DL); Dustin Smith (OL/DL); Kennedy. Dalton Myers (S); Ryan Cain (WR/DB); Jake White (OL/DL) Quinn Treiber (P); 1st Round

Michael Daugherty (TE/LB); Davin Tann (HB/DB)

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No Report

State Champs (1993-94, 1996, 2009); State Runner-Up (2001, 2010)

Mitch Wantock (LB)

Clayton Stiemel (LB)

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Class 4A COUNCIL BLUFFS ABE LINCOLN #lynx

Missouri River 9-1

1. Sioux City East 2. C.B. Abe Lincoln 3. Sioux City North

SIOUX CITY EAST

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Returning Lettermen: 31

Justin Kammrad

Alex Imming, Sioux City East

8-3

black raiders Bob Goodvin

1st Round

Top Returning Players:

Beau Brownley (P); Cleo Harris (RB/DB); Zach Paige (OL/DL); Colton Thompson (LB)

COUNCIL BLUFFS THOMAS JEFFERSON yellow jackets 1-8

State Champs (1984)

Top Returning Players:

Blake Angerman (LB); Zach Brown (DL/P); Bryce Drager (OL); Marcel Dunson (RB); Dillon Godfrey (TE/DL); Alex Imming (QB); Dom Thompson-Williams (WR)

SIOUX CITY NORTH stars

2-7

SIOUX CITY WEST wolverines

1-8

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Returning Lettermen: 9

Returning Lettermen: NA

Mark Puev

Shawn Meth

No Report

Top Returning Players:

Justin Ledftridge (TE/DL); Ricky Miller (OL/DL); Caleb Skou (LB); Michael Wallace (QB); Mike White (RB/DB); Dominic Wilson (RB/DB); Michael Walter (OL/DL)

Kyle Ewinger

1st Round

No Report

Top Returning Players:

Ethan Behrends (DL); Nate Calvillo (OL); Charlie Forey (RB/LB); Tony Gbogbo (OL); Drew Gerch (DB); Kris O’Neil (WR); Quinn Williams (DB/P)

Taron Flemister (RB); K-Anthony Fletcher (QB/P); Sam Homan (DL); Kyle Newsom (LB)

Class 4A

1. Bettendorf 2. North Scott 3. Davenport Central BETTENDORF #bulldogs

12-1

BURLINGTON grayhounds

4-6

CLINTON

2-7

river kings

Conference Outlook Council Bluffs Abe Lincoln posted a perfect regular season but it all came crashing down with their first round playoff loss to Urbandale. Sioux City East made strides down the stretch and, with Alex Imming back under center as a double threat, could be the team to beat in the Missouri River this season. Mississippi Athletic Conference

DAV. ASSUMPTION knights

7-3

DAV. CENTRAL blue devils

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Aaron Wiley

State Champs (1981, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 2004, 2007)

Returning Lettermen: 14 Top Returning Players:

Tom Dunlavy (DB); Blake Younkin (RB); Tyler Younkin (DB); DeAndrian King (DL); Nick Heimendinger (QB); Keaton Jurevitz (LB); Justin VanHoutan (DL)

Conference Outlook Bettendorf had yet another solid football season with a semifinal round trip where they lost to 4A runner-up, Iowa City High. Blake Younkin is back with his 1,300-plus yards on the ground and 14 TD’s on the offensive side of the ball where the defense is usually the staple in Bettendorf. North Scott also returns experience at key positions and will battle for the conference title. Davenport Central and Assumption should also be back in the upper division battle. In the end it will be the Bulldogs that will have the target once again on their back.

John Flaherty

Lee Camp

State Champs (1948, 1950)

State Quarterfinals

Returning Lettermen: 16 Top Returning Players:

Brayden Hall (OL); Tanner Hartsock (QB); Davion Lewis (RB)

DAV. NORTH wildcats

Head Coach:

0-9

Greg Kern

Top Returning Players:

Brian Beutel (WR/DB); Dylan Beyhl (QB); Ronnie Chim (WR/S)

DAV. WEST falcons

Head Coach:

1-8

Best Playoff Finish:

State Champs (1974, 1977)

Top Returning Players:

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State Semifinals

Top Returning Players:

Ryan Driscoll (RB); Torris Green (RB); Nick Parker (LB); Seth Pennock (QB/LB/P); Skylar Thomas (DB); Kyler Winter (LB)

MUSCATINE muskies

6-5

Top Returning Players:

Trai Anderson (DB); Matthew Carlin (OL/DL); Cole Clements (K); Bradley Grothus (LB); Tom Kilfoy (DB); Zach Mumm (RB); Travis Talbot (OL/DL/P)

Mark Roering

State Champs (1955, 1957, 1962, 1973, 1976, 1982)

Returning Lettermen: NA Top Returning Players:

Griffin Corbin (P); Jarred Martinez (OL/DL); Cartee Ryan (WR/DB); Tyvis Smith (RB/DB); Joey Storto (K); Jacob Walters (OL/LB)

NORTH SCOTT (Eldridge) PLEASANT lancers 9-2 spartans

VALLEY

5-5

Head Coach:

Best Playoff Finish:

Returning Lettermen: NA

Jacob Mueller

Jeremy Moshier

Brady Mangles (DB); Justin Stites (DL)

Wade King

4-6

1st Round

Top Returning Players:

Tanner Bohling (RB); Griffin Gaeta (WR); Tyler Lloyd (WR/P); Colton McConnaha (OL/DL); Kris Treiber (LB)

Kevin Tippet 1st Round

Top Returning Players:

Tyler Blondell (LB); Louis DeFrieze (QB); Alex Grunder (RB); Ben Ihrig (DB); Tanner Johnson (RB); John Kinney (LB)

Rusty VanWetzinga State Champs (1985)

Top Returning Players:

Dylan Latham (RB); Blake Letney (DB); Cole Picchotti (DL); Jason Stewart (WR); Ben Trewyn (K); Cody Vance (DL)

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Iowa Hawkeyes Need New Faces to Step Up in 2011 Tim Weideman Editor tackle Markus Zusevics. Adam Gettis Christian Ballard and Karl Klug. Mike Expectations were high for the Hawkeyes last and Nolan MacMillan, who shared Daniels and Broderick Binns return to season and an Insight Bowl victory against a strong time last year at guard, are also back. the line with some experience and Lebron Missouri team was really only enough to keep Iowa Unlike last year, the offensive line is not Daniel may make a name for himself this fans somewhat happy during the off-season. Still, an a question mark for the Hawkeyes. It season. 8-5 record was not what most expected out of the will be solid. Iowa could see most of its defensive Hawkeyes in 2010. Iowa has more holes to fill at growing pains at the safety positions, But now, after an off-season of incidents and running back and receiver. Marcus where it will have to replace first team guessing games regarding who fill step up to fill in the Coker returns in the backfield. If he all-Big Ten strong safety, Tyler Sash, many holes left by key players graduating of moving on stays healthy, the Hawkeyes should be and second team free safety, Brett the NFL, Iowa finds itself in surprisingly familiar territory. fine at that position. However, should Greenwood. Experienced defensive back The Hawks are once again flying under the radar, Coker suffer any serious injury, well, Micah Hyde has made the move to safety where the team has been known to surprise and nobody quite know what to expect. and junior Collin Sleeper seems to be the produce its best seasons. However, many issues are still One thing is for sure: Kirk Ferentz has man to beat for the other position. Shaun up in the air. dealt with a depleted back field before. Prater, who came back for his senior year First, with Ricky Stanzi’s graduation, the Hawkeyes James Morris, LB, Iowa (Solon) Somebody will step up if needed. At the rather than bolt for the NFL Draft, and lose a man who’s been the team’s clear leader for most moment, it seems junior Jason White, who has mostly Greg Castillo are experienced at cornerback. of the past three seasons. Stanzi’s heir, redshirt junior special teams experience is the man the Hawekeys will The linebacker corps is more than able to make James Vandenberg, has big shoes to fill, though, in what call on in that situation. up for some of the growing pains in other parts of the appearances Vandenberg has made up to this point in At receiver and tight end, the Hawkeyes look to fill defense. Both sophomore James Morris and senior his career, he appears ready. holes left by second team All-Big Ten tight end Allen Tyler Nielsen are capable of having true breakout Not only do the coaches seem pleased with Reisner as well as receivers Derrell Johnson-Koulianos, seasons. Morris recorded six starts last year and had Vandenberg’s development but Vandenberg’s Paul Cheney Jr. and Colin Sandeman. 70 tackles. Nielsen, who Kirk Ferentz has compared to performance in 2009 against Ohio State At the wide out position, Iowa actually A.J. Edds, returns after his season ended early last year has most people believing he’ll be just returns its leader in Marvin McNutt. because of a broken vertebra in his neck. fine. Although Iowa lost the game, 27-24 The question here is who will replace in overtime, Vandenberg’s performance the valuable backups, Cheney Jr. and Season prediction surprised the nation. Yes, he did throw Sandeman. Look for Keenan Davis to be Overall, Iowa has the potential to do well this season, three interceptions, but he also kept called upon to finally have a make-or-break should key players remain healthy and a few newcomers his composure in one of the toughest season. step up. Under the Big Ten’s divisional format, a Big Ten venues in the nation, completing 20-of-33 Brad Herman will replace Reisner at championship may be easier to obtain than before. It pass attempts for 233 yards and two tight end. Sophomore C.J. Fiedorowicz isn’t out of the question to think the Hawkeyes’ game in touchdowns. will also see playing time--and many are Lincoln on Black Friday against Nebraska could decide Luckily for Vandenberg, he’ll have an expecting big things from the 6-foot-7, who plays for the championship. experienced offensive line protecting 265-pounder. With all the questions that need answered, though, him. Last year, the men in the trenches On the defensive side of the ball, Iowa that may be a bit optimistic. A record of 8-4 sounds were the question for Iowa. Not so this will first look to replace a talented, though realistic but probably won’t cut it for a championship. year. Three-year starter and junior Riley James Vandenberg, QB, perhaps over-hyped, defensive line that The Hawkeyes will be better than last season but not up Reiff returns at left tackle, as do fellow Iowa (Keokuk) included NFL draft picks Adrian Clayborn, to Big Ten championship standard. starters center James Ferentz and right

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Iowa State Football Preview: The Quest for the Sixth Win Eduardo Zamarripa Staff Writer But can the Cyclones scratch their way to six wins Coming off of their first bowl win since 2004, again? Iowa State came awfully close to making that two Their biggest concerns will come on the offensive consecutive bowl eligible seasons despite their side of the ball. They lost quarterback Austin Arnaud inconsistent play. Moments of brilliance were often and runningback Alexander Robinson, their two most followed by moments of awful football. important offensive players. And for a team that only Which Cyclone squad are we going to see this averaged 21.7 points per year? contest, the Cyclones are They looked terrible in a going to have to find some 35-7 loss to Iowa early on offensive in a hurry. in the year. They also got It looks like it will be embarrassed at home by Utah senior Jerome Tiller 68-27. taking over at starting But then there were the quarterback for the good wins. At home, they Cyclones. But be wellsprung up 52 points on Texas aware that should he Tech. On the road, the Cyclones falter, Coach Rhoads will pulled out a gutty 28-21 win not hesitate on turning against the vaulted Longhorns. Shontrelle Johnson, running back, Iowa State the offense over to Iowa State even came within a (DeLand, Fla.) junior community college two-point conversion of defeating transfer Steele Jantz. Nebraska at home. Jantz has created some buzz for his mobility and bigThat’s when it all went downhill for the Cyclones. arm. He might just be the energy the Cyclone offense Needing just one more win to be bowl eligible, Iowa needs. State fell apart down the stretch. Sophomore Shontrelle Johnson appears to be After the heartbreaking loss to Nebraska, Iowa the front runner at the running back position after State would travel to Colorado (one of the worst averaging 6.2 YPC his freshman year. Darius Darks teams in the league) and get spanked by 20 points. and Darius Reynolds will be the best wide receiving Afterwards, they would be shut out at Missouri in threats, but don’t sleep on 5’9 Aaron Horne. He’s their last game of the season, ending the year on an explosive threat at the wide receiver position and a three game losing skid that meant the Cyclones was Jantz’s former teammate at San Francisco would not be bowl eligible. Community College. Remember, this was a squad that went 2-10 Iowa State will need to find solid replacements at two seasons ago, so the fact that they are staying the Left Guard and Center positions. They are set relevant in the Big 12 is already a breath of fresh air with two juniors in the line already and are anchored for Cyclone fans. by senior Kelechi Osemele at left tackle. Several

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analysts have pegged him as a future NFL first round pick. The defense looks to be in pretty good shape with seven returning starters. Among those are standout linebackers A.J. Klein and Jake Knott. The duo combined for 242 tackles and seven interceptions. They will also have senior Leonard Johnson, regarded as Jake Knott, linebacker, Iowa one of the best State (Waukee) cover corners in the game. The schedule is challenging for the Cyclones and with few proven offensive options, it will be up to the likes of Klein, Knott and Johnson to have a standout defensive year and help Iowa State get back to a bowl game. While other schools may fight for a BCS bid or a chance at a national championship, if Iowa State can get to the coveted sixth win and earn a bowl bid, it will be a very successful year for Coach Rhoads. They’ll need all the help they can get from their defense. Coach: Paul Rhoads (12-13) Prediction: 5-7 (3-5)

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Expectations High for UNI Tim Weideman Editor Anderson gained 974 yards rushing and had Martin’s stats go down this season, it’s only because The Northern Iowa two touchdowns. He averaged 27.2 yards per teams aren’t throwing his way. Panthers finished last season kick return and recorded two touchdowns. with a record of 7-5 (6-2 Anderson’s rushing stats may not have Season prediction in Missouri Valley Football been spectacular, but look for the speedster to Of the NCAA Division I teams in Iowa, the Panthers Conference), which was good develop even further this season into someone may be the team that has the most impact on its enough to take the MVFC that will keep teams honest as they attempt to respective subdivision. Returning experience will title. But the Panthers met defend Rennie. be huge for UNI this season. Rennie will be the a streaking Lehigh team in Also returning from last season is Rennie’s undisputed leader of this team on offense. the first round of the Football favorite target through the air, senior wide The defense will need to step up from last year Championship Subdivision receiver Jarred Herring. Herring had 31 and cut back from an opponent average of 487 yards playoffs. catches for 549 yards and five per game. With nine returning With eight returning touchdowns. starters, however, that is not out starters on offense and nine On defense, UNI returns plenty of the question. returners on defense, though, of experience. Among the nine The Panthers should repeat this could be the year where starters returning, headliners as MVFC champions in 2011 and UNI really makes a splash. are senior defensive lineman Ben should make a deeper run in the The Panthers have already Boothby, senior linebacker L.J. playoffs. Some of the tougher been picked by MVFC coaches Tirrell Rennie, QB, UNI Foyt and junior defensive back J.J. opponents on the schedule are to take the title again in 2011 (Ellsworth CC) Swan, who were all preseason allIowa State (away), Stephen F. and College Sporting News Valley selections. Senior linebacker Austin (home), Western Illinois ranked UNI No. 8 in the James Conley and junior defensive back (home, first MVFC game) and country coming into the season. Andre Martin were honorable mentions Southern Illinois (home). Leading the way for UNI this year will be senior and also return for UNI. Unlike last season, most of the quarterback Tirrell Rennie, who was by far the Ben Boothby will be one of the men Panther’s toughest games are in Panthers’ biggest offensive playmaker. Rennie returns to watch on defense. He recorded 56 the UNI Dome where they really after a season in which he had 1,543 passing yards tackles and 9.5 sacks last season. Foyt shine. Look for the Panthers to on top of 1,291 yards on the ground along with 15 will lead the linebacker corps after he enter the FCS playoffs this season touchdowns. Rennie was selected for the MVFC had 92 tackles, three sacks and three with a record of 9-2, with one of Preseason Team. interceptions last season. Looking to those losses coming against FBS Also returning to help propel a strong running shut down opposing receivers will be rival, Iowa State. game is junior running back Carlos Anderson, who Andre Martin, who had 77 tackles, five is also the Panthers’ kick return specialist, which Ben Boothby, DL, UNI (Clinton) interceptions and five pass breakups. If he received MVFC Preseason Team honors for.

Drake University: All Eyes on the PFL Championship Eduardo Zamarripa Staff Writer It’s no secret that the Bulldogs are one of the elite teams in the Pioneer Football League. After finishing the season at 7-4 overall and with a 6-2 conference record, Drake is primed to contend for the PFL Championship. However, reaching that conference championship has been an elusive goal in recent years for the Bulldogs. Last season, the Bulldogs lost only two conference games. The first, a 39-34 loss on the road to reigning PFL Champion Jacksonville and the second, a lastsecond Hail Mary 31-25 defeat at Dayton. The Bulldogs were a few breaks away from having a better conference Mike Piatkowski, QB, Drake season and had to (Wheaton, Ill.) settle for third place in the PFL. This season, however, not only do the Bulldogs return several important contributors, but they also have a favorable schedule. Considering that last season saw the Bulldogs face their two toughest opponents on the road and that Dayton and Jacksonville did not get to play each Visit us on the web @ www.iowasportsconnection.com

other (both would go undefeated in the PFL), Drake opens the 2011 season with a schedule advantage. This year, Drake’s toughest road battles will be Butler and San Diego State. But both programs seem to have taken a step back. There is a good chance Drake will enter the last two weeks of the season with an undefeated conference record. And then they’ll have to face both Jacksonville and Dayton, at home this time. And on top of that, Jacksonville and Dayton do play each other this season. The Bulldogs might not need to beat both foes to claim the PFL Championship. But that will only be the scenario if the Bulldogs can take care of business first. They have several important players coming back that might help them achieve that. Most notably, the Bulldogs will have 10 of 11 of their starters on offense coming back. Including, senior quarterback Mike Piatkowski. Piatkowski, who is one of the best quarterbacks in the league, missed two games last season due to injury. Senior Drew Blackmon and junior Denzel Ray will return as the top threats at the wide receiver position. As well as, fifth-year senior running back Patrick Cashmore. Cashmore led the Bulldogs with 357 rushing yards. On defense, Drake returns seven starters. Senior linebacker Tyler Moorehead, a consensus pre-season All-PFL Performer, will anchor the linebacker unit after leading the team in tackles last season with 62. Fifth-year senior defensive back Michael Lahart and junior defensive back Mike Ratelle will also return, giving Drake an experienced secondary. The biggest concern will be rebuilding a defensive

line unit that lost three of its starters. Drake will sorely miss the reigning PFL Defensive Player of the Year Dain Taylor. Taylor had a monster year last season as a defensive end, recording 49.5 tackles, 13.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries, an interception and a blocked kick. The Bulldogs will also have to replace Andrew Asbell and Josh Walkup along the defensive line. But there is optimism that experienced players such as senior David Witkiewicz and senior Anthony Michael Lahart, DB, Drake Gianaras can fit (Chariton) the bill. Drake is also coming off of a summer experience that saw the team travel to Africa to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and play a squad of Mexican CONADEIP All-Stars. Something the coaches believe has built a greater sense of team chemistry and unity. The Bulldogs are looking for their first PFL Championship since 2004 and with 17 returning starters and a favorable schedule, the idea does not seem farfetched. Coach: Chris Creighton (21-12) Prediction: 9-2 (7-1)

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Upper Iowa University Preview: Young Peacocks Look to Breakout in Shea’s Third Year Eduardo Zamarripa Staff Writer

When Head Coach Tom Shea inherited the football program back in 2009, there was little to be excited about in Upper Iowa. The team was coming off a two-win season and was struggling to consistently compete. In his two-year tenure, Coach Shea has not been able to change the culture in Upper Iowa thus far, as he has won five games in his first two seasons. That is why Coach Shea might be entering the decisive third year for a coach. Will the Peacocks break out in 2011? Last season, the Peacocks finished with a 2-9 overall record and went 2-8 in conference play. The Peacocks struggled mightily on defense, allowing almost 40 points per game. Their road record is also a concern, since the Peacocks went 0-6 on the road last season. And this year might not be any better. The Peacocks lost several important players. They lost their two leading tacklers (Miller and Curran), their interceptions leader (Henry), as well as their two sack leaders (Spencer and Nix). The Peacocks will need to find new leaders in every defensive unit. Sophomore linebacker Tony Leggett recorded 58 tackles and an interception last year; they will need him to anchor the linebacking corps along with sophomore Calvin Darling. On the perimeter, it looks like the Peacocks will rely on sophomore defensive back DaeJohn Love. Freshman defensive back Jordan Andera showed promise last season as well. Like many positions in this squad, there are a lot of young guys that will really have to step up. This has to be one of the younger squads that the Peacocks have ever

fielded. On offense, the Peacocks lost leading rusher Sam Epsteen, but have junior running back Jordan Otdoerfer coming back. After a successful sophomore year, they’ll need him to take that Kirby Hovden, QB, next step. The Upper Iowa (North Fayette) running game is vital to the Peacocks’ success. With Curran now graduated, it will be sophomore Kirby Hovden taking the reins at quarterback. Hovden showed a big arm last year, but he also struggled with his accuracy. Hovden will need to make strides quickly. Junior wide receiver Jessie Hubbard will be back. He was their best offensive weapon last season, having 597 receiving yards and five touchdowns. They’ll need a new number two receiver though, after losing Baldwin, Jackson, Williams and Schaeffer. Maybe sophomore Joe Alanis will have a breakout year, but the Peacocks

will most likely rely on their incoming freshmen to contribute at wide receiver. Across the board there are some important contributors returning for the Peacocks. But even then, the Peacocks were only 2-9, so it’s hard to predict how much that will affect the squad. The gaping holes at wide receiver and the absence of proven productive players on defense is a huge concern. The Peacocks have switched off between two and three wins each of the last four seasons. Coming off a 2-9 campaign and with a very inexperienced squad, it’s hard seeing the Peacocks doing any sort of leap in the standings. Coach: Tom Shea (5-17) Prediction: 2-9 (2-8)

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Iowa Conference 2011 Football Preview Eduardo Zamarripa Staff Writer

The Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference kicks off its 2011 season with two nationally ranked teams as the front runners for the IIAC Championship. Defending champion Wartburg College opens the season ranked No. 8 in the country by Lindy’s magazine. Wartburg is coming off an undefeated season that saw them lose in the first round of the NCAA Division III Playoffs. The Knights will be led by sophomore running backs Reese Thompson and Brandon Sims. The duo was sensational last year and they will need a powerful running attack if the Knights want to repeat last season’s success. Wartburg lost several key members of their offensive line and linebacker units. If they can’t find consistent replacements, that might make Coe College the immediate favorite. Coe starts the season off ranked in many preseason magazines. Lindy’s has the Kohawks starting at No. 23 in the country and have been picked by many as the team to beat in the IIAC. The Kohwaks finished 9-2 overall last year and went 7-1 in conference play. They have qualified for the playoffs in the last two seasons. Senior quarterback Daniel Boyd, an All-

Division III Pre-season All-American, will return for the Kohawks to lead their vaunted offense. As will, sophomore running back Brandon Leiran. The Kohawks return several key starters on defense. Among them, senior defensive line standout Tyler Hemry. Central College will try and join the discussion as an IIAC championship contender. They finished 8-2 overall last season and finished third in the conference. Coming into 2011, Lindy’s ranks Central No. 15 in its preseason poll. Central should not be overlooked, especially since senior quarterback Nate Snead and junior running back Ross Doehrmann will be leading the way on offense. Luther College, Loras College, Buena Vista University and Dubuque University make up the muddled middle.

Luther’s success will depend on finding reliable replacements on their offensive and defensive line units. If they do, they might establish themselves as the fourth best squad in the conference. Buena Vista is also on the rise after returning most of their offensive weapons. The Beavers will also have a lot of experience across the board on defense. Simpson College and Cornell College will fight for last place in the conference. But Simpson looks closer to joining the middle-of-the-pack, while Cornell is coming off a win-less season. ISC Iowa Conference Prediction: 1. Wartburg 2. Coe 3. Central 4. Luther 5. Buena Vista 6. Loras 7. Dubuque 8. Simpson 9. Cornell

Wartburg College Preview: Can They Make Some Noise Outside of the IIAC? Eduardo Zamarripa Staff Writer

It’s no secret that Wartburg College is one of the elite programs in Division III football. The Knights have won the IIAC title two of the last three seasons and finished a perfect 10-0 last season to earn a number three seed in the 2010 NCAA Division III Playoffs. However, the Knights would eventually lose against sixth seeded Bethel University 28-20, crushing their dreams of making a postseason run. And while they have dominated the IIAC, the Knights have not been able to burst out into the national scene. After being ranked 15th in the national preseason poll this year, expectations are once again high in Wartburg. Perhaps no one will have more pressure than junior running back Reese Thompson. Thompson had a sensational sophomore year, rushing for 828 yards and 11 touchdowns. Look for him to have another stellar season. Junior running back Brandon Sims is another guy to watch for the Knights. He didn’t have quite the campaign that Thompson did, but he still had 604 rushing yards and 198 receiving yards. He gives the Knights a dynamic 1-2 punch. Senior Dan Steifel will be back under center for the Knights. Another year of experience will help Steifel continue to improve his accuracy concerns. Steifel has been steady for the Knights; they don’t need him to be spectacular with their effective running game. The Knights are going to need a new number two receiver after the departure of Jason Roskam. But they still have senior Levi Helbling, who was their best receiver last year, so don’t expect a big drop-off in production out of the wide Visit us on the web @ www.iowasportsconnection.com

who was the team’s leading tackler and the anchor of the defense. They still have senior linebacker Ben Rector, but he’s more of a threat on the outside. They’ll need someone to cover all those tackles that Suckow took care of. And of those guys will be standout senior defensive back Garrett McGrane. McGrane led the team in interceptions with six, but was also second with 81 tackles. They’ll need his help against the run. With McGrane and senior defensive back Josh VanDenHuhl back as well (he also had six interceptions), the Wartburg perimeter will be lights out. Senior Marcus Williams will continue the Ben Rector, LB (24), Wartburg (Carlisle) kicking duties and the return game should not miss a beat with VanDenHuhl returning kicks. receiver slot. Wartburg is poised for another great year in Experience could be a concern in the offensive the IIAC. However, the offensive line and linebacker line. They lost some guys and this line only allowed units will be a concern. Thompson, Sims and five sacks all last season. It will be interesting to Helbling will have great years and there is plenty see how some of the younger guys respond, but of talent on all the other defensive units. So they it’s hard to imagine this unit matching the success should be the favorites to win the conference from last season. again this season. The defense should be sensational again this But with holes in those positions, it’s hard to year. The Knights allowed a stingy 12.9 points predict that Wartburg will go further than the first per game last season, had a whopping 20 round in the NCAA Division III playoffs. interceptions and recorded 39 sacks. They have made a living out of harassing quarterbacks and creating turnovers. Predicted Record: 9-2 (7-1)-Lose in first round The defensive line shouldn’t miss a beat with of NCAA Division III Playoffs senior defensive lineman Matt Tschetter back Head Coach: Rick Willis (105-25) after leading the team with nine sacks. As will, senior defensive lineman Logan Hansen, who had six sacks last season. Wartburg will miss linebacker Blake Suckow, Volume 13 Issue 6

Coe to Challenge for IIAC Title behind QB Boyle Tim Weideman Editor

Coe was able to notch its second-straight year, the Kohawks will be right up there with NCAA Division III Playoff appearance last year, Wartburg and Central, fighting for the conference when it got a wild card berth. This year, the crown. Kohawks will try to knock off defending Iowa Boyle does lose two of his favorite targets in Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Warburg as running back Michael Rozum and wide receiver they go for three playoff appearances in a row. Tyler Takes, however, receiver Jared Kuehner and Sporting News has ranked the Kohawks No. 23 running back Brendan Leiran return for Boyle. in the country heading into the season. They are Last season, Kuehner led the team in receiving the last of three IIAC teams ranked by Sporting yards with 675. He also snagged four touchdown News, with Wartburg the highest-ranked Iowa grabs. Leiran, who was Coe’s leading rusher last Conference team at No. 8. Central is ranked No. season, caught 27 passes for 254 yards and 12. three touchdowns. Tight end Kris Hopkins will also Don’t let the rankings fool you, though. Coe provide an experienced target for Boyle. is just as capable of taking the conference No matter who Boyle throws to, though, the championship. Kohawks aren’t going to struggle on offense. Leading the way for Coe will be Lindy’s Leiran returns to balance things out on the All-Division III Preseason All-American senior ground, as he rushed for 1,225 yards and nine quarterback, Brad touchdowns last year. Boyle. Boyle returns The point is: this offense after an excellent junior is going to be scary good campaign. Last year, he this year. completed 192 of 303 Coe returns a very passes (63.4 percent) experienced defensive for 2,972 yards and 24 unit. The defensive leader touchdowns. He threw should be Sporting News just six interceptions all All-American senior year. His quarterback defensive lineman, Tyler efficiency rating was Hemry, who had 43 an astounding 167.9. tackles, 15 tackles for If Boyle can produce loss and 8.5 sacks this Brad Boyle, QB, Coe (North Mahaska) season. One might think similar numbers this

the Kohawks would miss lineman Nate Clear, who led the team with 9 sacks last season, but with Hemry returning to the trenches, as well as senior Mike Mellas, this shouldn’t be an area of concern for Coe. The rest of the defense incredibly experienced. The Kohawks’ leading tackler and linebacker, Ben Carr, returns for his senior year after making 83 stops last year. Connor Worthington, the team’s second-leading tackler (82), also returns at linebacker. Worthington and Carr combined for three sacks. Other linebackers to watch will be juniors Phillip Hale, Zach West and sophomore Diego Rodriguez. In the defensive backfield, Coe returns two high-profile athletes in senior defensive back Jacob Breitbach and junior Bryce Sampson. Breitbach had 41 tackles last season to go along with two interceptions, 12 pass breakups and 14 passes defended. Sampson had 39 tackles, one pick, three passes broken up and four passes defended. Season prediction If anything, Coe’s experience means they are one to watch in the Iowa Conference. Though Wartburg is the consensus favorite, it would not be a surprise to see Coe or Central on top at the end of the year. Coe’s returning players may just be enough to give them a slight edge over Central and a good shot at Wartburg.

Central Hopes to Keep IIAC Championship Race Tight Tim Weideman Editor

Is this the year the Central Dutch get past Iowa Conference rivals Coe and Wartburg? The offensive firepower that returns is certainly enough to give them a fighting chance. The story to watch in Pella will be who steps up on defense to fill some major gaps. The Dutch will have to replace several of their top performers last season, including defensive linemen Shane Wong and Austin Hill as well as linebacker Greg Best. Wong was undoubtedly the most prevalent force on Central’s defense last season. He recorded 49 total tackles, 17 of them for loss. He also had a team-high 11 sacks. Wong was selected as a third team D3football.com allAmerican last season. It will also be difficult to replace Best, who was the team’s leading tackler with 65. Hill was another guy capable of disrupting offenses from the defensive line with hiss 40 tackles and 3.5 sacks. Defensive lineman Aaron Steenhoek, who had 7.5 sacks last season, will also be missed. Central is not without its potential candidates to fill in the shoes, though. Junior linebacker Ketih Rush returns after posting 44 tackles in his sophomore season and will be one to watch. Linebacker Seth Carson and defensive lineman Brady Hill, who both had 5.5 sacks last season, could also be called upon as the next men in line. Defensive end Holden Blythe will return for his senior year and could step up. 58

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Things are a little more stable in the secondary, with Central’s top two defensive backs, Ryan Schmidt and Jake Petersen, returning. Schmidt had 54 tackles last season, one interception and a tremendous seven pass breakups. Petersen, on the other hand, tied for a team-high three interceptions with Adam Petz--who also returns-and had 43 tackles. The offense will be Central’s strength this season. Quarterback Nate Snead returns for his senior season after a season in which he passed for 1,510 yards, completed 96-of-179 passes and put up 12 touchdowns. He also led the team in rushing with 642 yards and 15 touchdowns. Snead’s favorite target, his brother Jeremy Snead, also returns at wideout. Jeremy caught 38 passes last season for team highs of 597 yards and seven touchdowns. Receivers Brett Wilkin and Mike Furlong are also back and were popular targets for Nate Snead. Central loses tight end Jordan Leuschen, who was a big target for Nate Snead, Snead last year. QB, Central Running backs Ross Doehrmann and (Southeast Polk) Kyle Wood both return for the Dutch. Doerhmann rushed for 539 yards and two Central and Coe to fight for the second spot. touchdowns, while Wood had 404 yards on the However, don’t count out the Dutch. They are very ground and three touchdowns, respectively. much in the hunt for the title. The biggest games to watch this season will be whenever those three Season prediction play each other. That will decide the conference Wartburg is most people’s favorite to championship and which other team might have a take the 2011 IIAC crown. It could be up to shot at a wildcard playoff berth. Visit us on the web @ www.iowasportsconnection.com

Buena Vista Sets Sights on Winning Season Eduardo Zamarripa Staff Writer

Coming of a 3-7 season, the Beavers want to take the next step and have their first winning season since 2008. With some key players returning, that might not be so farfetched. Junior quarterback Bo Darrow will be the starter for the Beavers. Darrow threw 18 interceptions last year, but also showed mobility and playmaking ability. He will need to take better care of the football, but he should have a solid season. The wide receiver position will be exciting for the Beavers. They have their successful trio of wide receivers all coming back. Senior Larry

Marcel, junior Gunnar Wyatt and junior Logan Lehrkamp combined for more than 1,200 yards and eight touchdowns last season. Look for junior running back John Hill to have a bit of a breakout year. He only averaged 3.3 yards per carry last season, but he will get more touches and another year of experience will help out the Webster City native. On the defensive side of the ball, Buena Vista will miss defensive back standouts Danny Pattee and Dalton Keane. But senior Alan Bladt is one of the best in the conference at the free safety position and senior defensive back Tyler Kibbee should be reliable as well. Senior Travis Forkner will anchor the linebacker corps, as he was second on the team in total tackles last season. And on the defensive line, senior Scott Radke will be harassing quarterbacks all year out of the defensive end position. Radke recorded four and half sacks last year. With the defensive having a lot of important and experienced contributors back this year and the offense having kept most of their weapons, the Beavers should have a better year. It will be up to them to earn their first winning record since 2008.

Logan Lehrkamp, WR, Buena Vista (Carroll)

Predicted record: 5-5 (4-4) Head Coach: Jay Anderson (23-27)

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Can Luther Rise Above the .500 Mark? Eduardo Zamarripa Staff Writer

In the last four seasons, the Norse have had quite the statistical oddity. Each and every season in the last four years has ended with Luther owning a 5-5 record. So while the Norse have not had a losing record since 2006, they haven’t exactly had a winning record either. Will this be the year Luther breaks the 5-5 pattern? If they do, it will be largely because of Senior quarterback Chris Reynolds. Reynolds led the team in rushing and passing yards, racking up over 2,500 yards and 20 total touchdowns. He has become one of the elite quarterbacks in the conference. Junior Steven Thompson and senior Dalen Dirth will both be back at the wide receiver position. They have become Reynolds’ favorite targets, as they both enjoyed productive seasons last year. There are also high expectations for sophomore running back Dan Ridenour. After having a 544-yard freshman season to go with a healthy 4.5 yards per carry, the Sheldon native should continue to thrive in the Norse offense.

And with the offensive line continuing to improve, look for the Norse offense to be even better this year. Senior linebacker Kyle McGivney is the heart and soul of the defense. He sets the tone and he’ll have another terrific year after recording 111 tackles season. Seniors Brian Darling and Donterrious Porter should give the Norse plenty of experience around the perimeter. One of the areas of concern will be generating more pressure on the quarterback, but junior linebacker Trent Kerrigan looks poised to fit that role. Kerrigan recorded three sacks last season. Luther will need contributions from their defensive and offensive lines. But if they can control the line of scrimmage, there is plenty of talent and experience across the board. Breaking that 5-5 spell is a huge possibility.

Chris Reynolds, QB, Luther (WDM Valley)

Predicted record: 6-4 (5-3) Head Coach: Mike Durnin (15-15)

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Loras Looks to Separate Itself from Middle of IIAC Pack Tim Weideman Editor

The Loras Duhawks come into 2011 with a few questions, mostly regarding who will fill in for key losses suffered due to graduation last season. Loras will have to start out by replacing a couple skill players on the offensive side. Wide receivers John Ingersoll and Walt Labuz were responsible for most of the receiving corps’ production, with Ingersoll gaining 447 yards and Labuz recording 433, respectively. Ingersoll recorded four touchdowns, while Labuz had three. Senior Gavin Kaiser, who had 219 yards and two touchdowns, may be the one who steps in. The question remains regarding who will fill in the other empty slot. Quarterback Vaughn Gesing does return for Loras, though, which will help make up for any question marks for the receivers. Gesing is back under center for his senior year. Last season, Gesing threw for 1,544 yards, 10 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. Gesing’s experience may help new receivers find their comfort zone and contribute to the team. The Duhawks will be able to lean a bit on the running game this season, as both their top runners return in Matt Hillard and Ryan Baez. Hillard rushed for 554 yards and nine

touchdowns last season, while Baez had 532 yards and two touchdowns. With the experience at running back coming back for another year, the Duhawks may be able to make up for losing the big playmakers in the receiving corps. Defensively, there are a few more big holes to fill. Leading defensive backs Tommy Jahnke and Nick Lloyd (both had four interceptions) are gone, as is safety Kile Beaver, who was quite the ball hawk, recording 59 tackles, good for fourth on the team last season. Loras will also miss their leading tackler, defensive lineman Cody Snitker (77). Snitker had 10 tackles for loss on top of seven sacks last season. It is crucial that someone step up. Defensive end Aaron Strong and tackle Frank Pereiro may be able to step up in Snitker’s absence. The linebackers have the most experience on the defensive unit. Junior Zach Myers, the team’s second-leading tackler last season (65, including five sacks), returns and so do junior Brandon Ronan (54 tackles) and senior David Zoeckler (60 tackles). With so many question marks, the defense might be an issue to keep an eye on for Loras. This is a team with a lot of unknowns, but enough

things are known about the team to believe they’ll compete fairly well in the IIAC. Season prediction Loras will battle with the middle teams in the Iowa Conference standings. Another .500 season seems likely, perhaps a win over or under.

Zach Myers, LB, Loras (Dubuque Wahlert)

Dubuque’s Offense Could Excite in 2011 Tim Weideman Editor

Last season, the Dubuque Spartans were strongest through the air, averaging 232 yards per game. This year shouldn’t be any different. In fact, a couple things point toward Dubuque fielding quite the prolific air attack. First, junior quarterback Wyatt Hanus is back for another year under center. In 2010, Hanus threw for 1,622 yards, eight touchdowns and had a 63.5 completion percentage. He was also able to protect the ball with some success, throwing only three interceptions. Hanus will once again have plenty of targets to choose from. The highlight of the group is D3football.com second team preseason All-American selection, Michael Zweifel, who was plagued for most of last year but was outstanding in 2009. Last season, he recorded 512 yards and grabbed two touchdowns in limited time but in 2009, Zweifel had 111 catches 1,522 yards and 15 touchdowns. His 152.2 yards per game, which was tops in the country in NCAA Division III. His 11.1 catches per game were second in the country. If he is healthy, the senior is probably the best receiver in the conference. Also returning for Hyatt to target is DeMarcus Fleming, who was the Spartans’ leading receiver last year with 860 receiving yards and seven touchdowns. Tight end Miles Hookstead is back after recording 281 yards and four touchdowns last season. Sean Anderson will also represent a Visit us on the web @ www.iowasportsconnection.com

familiar target for Hanus. The wide receiver averaged 10.3 yards per catch and had 196 receiving yards in 2010. Dubuque’s top two leading rushers from a year ago are back this year. Senior Justin Spaulding, who lead the team with 782 yards and seven rushing touchdowns, and junior Kyle Acker, who had 346 yards and 4.3 per carry, will anchor a solid ground game. Defensively, the Spartans are going to miss Toney Bailey III, who led the team in tackles (76) and tied for a team-high two interceptions. Dubuque’s second-leading tackler, Ryan Stodden, is also gone. The next in line to lead Dubuque’s defense appears to be junior linebacker Trevor Runkle, who was third on the team a year ago with 65 tackles. Junior defensive lineman Stephen Vassalotti is back after recording a team-high six sacks and tying for a team-high of nine tackles for loss. Those two alone won’t be enough to make up for all the experience that has been lost on defense for the Spartans. Many newcomers will have to step up in big ways to help a defense that already gave up plenty of yards per game (329). Season prediction The Spartans are another team that will fight for a spot in the middle of the Iowa Conference. The passing attack will be exciting to watch with Hanus and Zweifel both healthy but the defense

is too much of a weakness to contend with the better teams in the league. The Spartans will contend with Luther for the “Best of the Rest” tag in the IIAC.

Wyatt Hanus, QB, Dubuque (North Tama)

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Simpson Tries to Climb IIAC Ranks Tim Weideman Editor

Simpson College fielded an inexperienced football team last season and it showed. Ending with a record of 2-8, with wins against Loras and Cornell, the Storm has much to improve upon in 2011. The good news is that as experience is gained, teams improve. Simpson will need to see improvement across the board if it’s to pick itself up and compete against the rest of the league. First, the Storm needs to find ways to produce on offense. The Storm averaged just over 100 yards per game on the ground and 163 yards through the air, while opponents averaged 165 yards rushing and nearly 200 passing. Luckily for Simpson, almost every top skill position player returns. At running back, sophomore Michael Chia and junior Austin Schmidt are back. Chia rushed for 430 yards and three touchdowns his sophomore year, while Schmidt had 194 yards, an average of four yards per carry and one score. Quarterback Taylor Nelson, who was also a freshman last season, has a year under his belt. Simpson needs him to find ways to produce more, as he had 1,301 yards, nine touchdowns and 11 interceptions last season. With the experience of last year, though, Nelson should be improved. He also ran for 201 yards and two touchdowns, so he does represent a bit of a threat on the ground.

Simpson’s top three The offensive line, which gave up 40 tacklers, senior Braden Everding and juniors sacks last year, will Justin Perry and Mark need to protect Nelson a lot better for him to Cronin, all return at linebacker. Everding have a good amount of success calling the led the team with 82 tackles, while Perry had plays for Simpson. The 65 and Cronin had 61, whole group returns this year, however, so some respectively. On the defensive improvement in this line, J.J. Nair is back category should be seen. Nelson’s top five with his team-high five sacks. He’ll be joined favorite targets will return, so there should Brad Vogel, WR, Simpson (Central Lee) by Justin Bolkema and be some chemistry that can be Christian Bondinello. In the secondary, senior Colton Calvert and built upon. Sophomore wide receiver Brad Vogel, juniors Jeff Getting and Jarrod Schott return. Simpson’s leading receiver from last season, Getting led the team with two interceptions last returns after posting 383 yards and four year. touchdowns on 36 catches. Junior receivers Taylor Rogers and Billy Weathers are back after Season prediction recording 273 and 234 yards, respectively. Also Simpson will most likely end up toward the returning are receiver Ben Coy and tight end Jake McCulley, who had three touchdowns last season bottom of the Iowa Conference again this season. The extra experience will help but it may and should be one to keep an eye on this year. take another year or two before the Storm are Things look the similar for the Storm on ready to challenge the stronger teams in the defense, with a lot of experience returning but conference. improvement needing to be seen all around for the team to win many games.

Cornell Tries to Avoid Repeat Winless Season Eduardo Zamarripa Staff Writer

The 2010 season could not have been more frustrating for the Rams. With Head Coach Vince Brautigam at the helm, Cornell finished the year 0-10, going 0-8 in conference play in Brautigam’s debut season. The Rams were outscored 334-118 throughout the year, losing by an average of nearly 22 points per game. Youth and inexperience marked this squad, as they struggled in nearly every offensive and defensive category Junior Andrew Burdick looks to be the frontrunner to earn the starting quarterback nod for the 2011 campaign. However, don’t be surprised to see sophomore Juan Flores tossed into the mix if things go south. Flores played in 9 games last year and was the team’s leading rusher. He’s mobile and athletic and brings some excitement to the Rams offense. The running game will be a concern for the Rams. The only running back in their roster that has had any touches prior to this season is sophomore Hayden Howard, with six. Cornell will need to get some production out of their three freshmen running backs.

will anchor the Rams at the Wide Receiver position. Connor was one of the team’s best offensive performers last season. On the defensive end, senior linebacker Tyler Bailey will look to have another monster year. A Pre-Season First Team AllAmerican, Bailey recorded 110 tackles last season. There’s good depth and experience on the defensive line and around the perimeter. Surely a year of experience will help this defense continue to improve. Considering Cornell has not won a game since November 2009, expectations may be low for the Rams. But maybe not having pressure is exactly what the Rams need to slowly climb back into relevancy. Don’t expect a monster year, but you can surely pencil in a couple of wins for a more battletested Rams team that will do a better job of competing.

Tyler Bailey, LB, Cornell (West Branch) Prediction: 2-8 (1-7) Head Coach: Vince Brautigam (0-10)

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Pioneers Prepare for Another Winning Season

Great Plains Athletic Conference Preview

Tim Weideman Editor

The biggest story regarding the Grinnell Pioneers’ 2010 squad was head coach Jeff Pedersen (interim coach at the time). Pedersen led the team to a 6-4 record and a 5-4 Midwest Conference record. It was the Pioneers’ first winning season since 2004 and the team won as many games in 2010 as Grinnell had in the previous three years combined. Returning from last year’s squad are All- Ryan Creps LB, Grinnell (Grinnell) MWC first team selections senior Robert Seer and junior Logan Granera, who was also named to the second team for a separate position. He was joined on the second team by junior TJ Schaid. Seer and Granera return at receiver to provide returning quarterback Mike McCabe with experienced targets. Seer led the team in receptions (62) and touchdowns (14). Granera led the team in yards (897) and had seven touchdowns. McCabe got plenty of experience last season, splitting time with then-senior Mike Bogard and filling in during Bogard’s injury absence. McCabe threw for 1,382 yards, 14 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. McCabe will have to cut down on the mistakes this year if Grinnell is to have a repeat winning season. Junior running back TJ Schaid returns for Grinnell’s rushing attack. Last season, Schaid rushed for 384 yards and recorded one touchdown. The Pioneers will miss the playmaking abilities of linebacker Marquis Bradley and Marc Heronemus after both graduated. Stepping in to fill their shoes could be linebackers Ryan Creps (62 tackles, 10 for loss, three sacks and two interceptions last year) Jeremy Wiles (48 tackles) Colton Feller (41 tackles) defensive backs Seth Gustafson (45 tackles, one interception) and Andrew Clark (25 tackles, two interceptions). Season prediction There are holes to fill but coach Jeff Pedersen has what he needs to give Grinnell a second-straight winning season.

With Sioux Falls having joined the NCAA Division II ranks, the Great Plains Athletic Conference is looking for a new conference champion. Morningside College and Northwestern College are ready for the challenge. The Morningside Mustangs are fresh-off a 10-2 season that saw them lose in the NAIA Football Championship Series quarterfinals to MidAmerica Nazarene. The Mustangs compiled an 8-1 conference record and earned their seventh consecutive playoff berth. GPAC titan Sioux Falls had won nine of the last 10 conference championships, with the lone exception being 2005. Morningside took the title that year. The Mustangs return sophomore wide receiver Tyler Norwood and senior wide receiver Joel Nixon. However, the running game will be sorely affected by the departures of Mike McNulty and Josh Crowell. They both combined for more than 1,600 yards and 14 touchdowns. Morningside also lost some key members in the defensive line and linebacker Marshall Barney. While they boast an experienced secondary, there are some holes to fill in the defensive unit. If they can’t find success in the running game and don’t figure out a way to get pressure on the quarterback, Northwestern is more than capable of nabbing the GPAC crown. Northwestern finished with an 8-2 overall record last season, losing only to Sioux Falls and Morningside. The Red Raiders might have lost star running back Taylor Malm, but they return junior running back Brandon Smith. Smith rushed for 1,166 and 14 touchdowns. Junior quarterback Jayme Roozeboom will have a more productive year, coming off an average sophomore year. On defense, the Red Raiders will be led by senior linebacker Ben Aguilera and junior linebacker Aaron Jensen. Midland University and Dakota Wesleyan have strongly established themselves as the next echelon in the GPAC. Neither seems capable of taking down the Mustangs or the Red Raiders but expect a good year out of both teams. Hastings College, Nebraska Wesleyan University and Concordia University will compete for the mid-table positions. Doane College will not have a winning season, but they’ll distance themselves from the bottom of the pack. Briar Cliff University has taken a step down and Dordt University is coming off a win-less season. Dordt’s best chance of winning a conference game would be Briar Cliff or Doane. But both games are on the road, so don’t expect the Defenders to leapfrog anyone.

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Morningside College Preview: The Pressure is on to Win the GPAC Eduardo Zamarripa Staff Writer In the last seven years, few teams in the NAIA have enjoyed as much success as the Morningside Mustangs. The Mustangs have been NAIA Playoff participants seven straight times. But despite all of their success, they have only one conference championship (2005) to boast. This lone championship marked the only time since 2001 that Sioux Falls did not hoist the conference Marshall Barney, LB, championship. Sioux Falls, however, has joined the NCAA Division Morningside (Logan-Magnolia) II ranks this season. Which means that the Mustangs are the new favorite to take home the GPAC championship. The Mustangs have been picked to finish first in the GPAC Pre-Season Poll and have been ranked fifth in the nation by the 2011 NAIA Football Coaches’ Spring Top 25 Poll. Morningside finished 9-1 last season, with their lone loss being a 28-3 defeat against Sioux Falls. After an appearance in the NAIA quarterfinals, expectations have never been higher for the Mustangs, who are eager to prove themselves as the class of the GPAC. But some key losses might derail that dream this season. Their rushing attack will suffer the losses of standout running backs Mike McNulty and Josh Crowell. It seems junior Jared Masterson and senior Levi Owen will get most of the touches. But neither one of them carried the ball more than 23 times last season, so don’t be surprised to see some changes in the backfield. With quarterback Chris Stutzriem now gone, sophomore Jordan Jacupcke will earn the starting quarterback position. After splitting time last year with Stutzriem, Jacupke will get a chance to showcase his mobility. Morningside will miss wide receiver Brandon Norwood, but senior Joel Nixon should shoulder most of the load. Nixon finished with 731 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. Anchoring the defense will be senior linebacker Marshall Barney. The Mustangs will need Barney to continue to wreak havoc on quarterbacks. Barney recorded 61 tackles and five sacks last season. Juniors Jared Goforth and Colby Henderson will continue to form one of the best defensive back tandems in the conference. The duo combined for 10 interceptions last year and could be better in 2011. The Mustangs should feel pretty good about their chances in the GPAC this season. But the unproven running back position is a huge concern for a team that likes to run the ball as much as the Mustangs. Losing Tuttle will hurt their defense and they need more linemen to pressure the quarterback. Predicted Record: 10-2 (7-1)-Lose in NAIA FCS Quarterfinals Head Coach: Steve Ryan (76-28)

Northwestern Targets Morningside for 2011 GPAC Football Championship

Tim Weideman Editor Northwestern College has a strong tradition of fielding an excellent football team, though that tradition may be sometimes overshadowed by rival Morningside. With a record of 8-2 in 2010, the Red Raiders pushed their streak of consecutive winning seasons to 20. Northwestern also finished the year ranked No. 15 in the NAIA, which marked the eighth-straight season Northwestern has finished ranked. This year’s team only returns 10 starters but that shouldn’t discourage anyone from believing this team is a contender in the Great Plains Athletic Conference and maybe beyond. Northwestern is ranked No. 14 in the NAIA preseason poll, showing that the Red Raiders are expected to reload rather than need to rebuild. Aaron Jansen, LB, The Red Raiders return five starters on offense. Both Northwestern quarterbacks who saw time last season, junior Jayme Rozeboom (MOC-Floyd Valley) and sophomore Davis Bloemendaal, return this year. Rozeboom led the Raiders with 806 yards through the air and four touchdowns but also threw five picks. The offensive line is supposed to be strong once again, so neither quarterback need worry about that. Taylor Malm is gone at running back and that should make opponents happy. Malm was second on the team in rushing yards with 1,147. He also led the team with 31 receptions. However, Northwestern’s leading rusher, Brandon Smith (1,166 yards), is back and ready to be featured. Tyler Walker leads the receiving corps. He’s back after posting 385 receiving yards and four touchdowns. On defense, Northwestern will try to maintain its reputation as a stifling run defense--they held opponents to 99 yards per game on the ground. Senior Paul Lundgren (31 tackles, six for loss) will anchor the line, along with ends Stanley Fleming III and Ethan Lensch. Two starters return at linebacker, with Ben Aguilera (leading tackler with 46.5 tackles, 4.5 for loss) and Aaron Jansen (44.5 tackles). The secondary is where Northwestern will have to put its focus on reloading. The Red Raiders lost seven players from the secondary last season. Chris Butler and Jerel Kyles have the most experience out of a young group. Season prediction Northwestern will fill its holes, reload and challenge Morningside for the GPAC title. They face Morningside at home Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. Circle that game.

Newcomers Lead Briar Cliff

Dordt College Preview: The Only Way is Up

Tim Weideman Editor

Eduardo Zamarripa Staff Writer

Briar Cliff ended the 2010 season having won just two games. The Chargers will need to figure a few things out on defense if they are to improve this season. Last year, the team gave up over 410 yards per game, including 200 on the ground and 210 through the air. Briar Cliff also struggled to ever get much of a ground game going, averaging just 2.8 yards per carry and 80.5 yards per game. As for the ground game, plenty of questions remain heading into the season. The leading returning rusher is Stavhn Leavy, who is listed at receiver, and had 245 yards on the ground last season. Sophomore running back Aaron Taylor Brady Summers, DL, returns after rushing for 243 yards and two Briar Cliff (Houston, TX) touchdowns last season. Sophomore Tom Traficanti will take over under center for Lehi Tonga, who threw for 1,857 yards, 16 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. In four games last season, Traficanti completed 52.3 percent of his passes for 692 yards, five touchdowns and five interceptions. Traficanti will also have to find new targets to throw to, as the Chargers graduated their top two receivers in Chase Colvin and Zac Kliment. Sophomore Bryce Harshman, senior Stavhn Leavy and junior tight end Troy Dobbins will likely be given opportunities to answer the call. The defensive line returns a few key players from last season. Senior lineman Brady Summers led the team with 11.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. He’s joined on the line by Richard Miller (44 tackles), Adnan Kasapovic (30 tackles, 5.5 for loss, 1 sack) and Ellis Marschall (21.5 tackles, 5 for loss, 1.5 sacks). Jordan Lester and Kevin Canday Jr. return as experienced linebackers and the secondary’s big playmaker, Caleb Young, is back after he recorded three interceptions last year.

After going winless in the 2010 season, Dordt was picked to finish last in the GPAC Pre-Season Poll. Needless to say, expectations aren’t exactly high for the 2011 season. Under Head Coach John Heavner, Dordt went 0-10, all in conference play and has not had a winning season in its brief four year history. The Defenders have gone 2-30 in the last three years, with only one conference victory. The Defenders scored three touchdowns all year and were led offensively by quarterback Micah Twedell. They’ll need him to continue to make progress. Running back Josh VanKempen will also be back after recording 391 yards last season. As will wide receiver Sam DuMez, who led the WR corps in receptions and yards. Brice Kroeze, LB, Dordt Matt Postmus and Jordan Huisman will anchor (Unity Christian) the linebacker position. Both the offensive and the defensive line were a disaster for the Defenders, who will need to improve at the line of scrimmage if they want to have any chance of winning in 2011. Their first game of the season against Waldorf is the most winnable game in their schedule. Briar Cliff and Doane are two other weakest teams in the GPAC and they are both away games for the Defenders. So it doesn’t look like a conference win is in store this season for Dordt. It’s going to be a long season for the Defenders, but sometimes not having any pressure can turn out to be a blessing. The only way is up. Predicted Record: 1-10 (0-10) Head Coach: John Heavner (5-35)

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MSFA Midwest League Preview

William Penn Picked to Win MSFA

Eduardo Zamarripa Staff Writer

Tim Weideman Editor

The Mid-States Football Association is gearing up for a highly competitive 2011 season. Three teams are vying to take over the MSFA conference championship: McKendree University, St. Ambrose University and Grand View University. Despite William Penn University finishing 10-1 last season and claiming the MSFA championship with a 6-1 conference record, the Bearcats are being pegged as the slight pre-season favorite to take home the crown. McKendree had an outstanding 2010 season, finishing 9-3 overall and 6-1 in conference play. The Bearcats finished second to William Penn. Senior running back Jimmy Berezik will lead the Bearcat offense after a terrific junior year campaign. Junior quarterback Austin Fisher is also back, as well as, junior wide receiver Myron Hicks and senior tight end Byron Gettis. The Bearcat offense will not miss a beat. St. Ambrose finished 5-5 last season and only went 3-4 in conference play. But they return several important contributors and they might have a breakout campaign. Electrifying junior quarterback Barney O’ Donnell returns for the Fighting Bee’s. O’ Donnell is a one-man offense; he led the team in rushing yards, passing yards, touchdowns and was third in receptions. Along with most of the offense back, St. Ambrose also returns senior linebacker Tyler Boyle. Boyle led the team with 88 tackles. Senior Bryant Beal and junior Adrian Leal make up a formidable linebacker unit. Grand View University went 6-4 last season, including 4-3 in conference play. They also return several contributors. Among them are senior running backs Dante Sims and Darryl Ford. The dynamic duo will be counted on to do the heavy lifting on offense. Notable returnee’s on defense are junior linebacker John Higgins and sophomore linebacker Jason Gladfelder. The Vikings defense has plenty of experience. William Penn returns sophomore quarterback Taylor Parsons and sophomore running back Shawn Davis. Both are coming off stellar freshmen seasons, so look for them to guide this team. The defense lost several contributors like linebacker Chris Ruff and defensive back Javaras Thomas. But there is good depth on the defensive line units, as well as in the linebacker position. So expect William Penn to compete in the upper echelon of MSFA once again. Quincy University and St. Francis University will compete for mid-table positions. While Iowa Wesleyan University and Waldorf College will round out the standings. Iowa Wesleyan must find a running game in order to get closer to the likes of Quincy and St. Francis. But most of their offense is still in place; their defense is a much bigger concern. Waldorf will compete to try and avoid the MSFA cellar.

William Penn scored less than 30 points twice last season and one of those games was the Statesmen’s only loss of the year, as they finished 10-1. William Penn tied for the MSFA Midwest League title last season with a conference record of 6-1 and is now the favorite to win the conference, according to the league’s coaches. Defending champions McKendree (William Penn’s only loss) have moved to NCAA Division II, leaving the Statesmen as the near-consensus pick to win the league title. Grand View took the other first place vote. Sophomore quarterback Taylor Parsons has a year under his belt and what a year it was. Parsons finished with 901 passing yards; seven touchdowns; 1,010 rushing yards and 20 Jacob Batterson, DB, touchdowns. William Penn Parsons shared running duties with fullback Shawn Davis, who (Eddyville-Blakesburg) also returns for his sophomore year. Davis led the Statesmen with 1,042 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. Also returning for a strong ground game are junior Jonques Wells (607 yards, six touchdowns) and junior Dalton Phelps (428 yards, six touchdowns). William Penn will have to replace an offensive line that allowed the offense to dominate with the rushing attack. As is most often the case when replacing an entire unit, expect growing pains but the coaches can be trusted to direct the newcomers in the right direction. The Statesmen were pretty deep on defense last season and have plenty of experience returning. Perhaps the unit with the least amount of returning experience is the secondary, although the team’s leader in interceptions in 2010, sophomore defensive back Jacob Batterson, returns. Batterson also had 35 tackles. On the defensive line, the Statesmen return last year’s third-leading tackler, Damon Harrison, who had a team-high 11 tackles for loss and also recorded two sacks. He’s joined by Michael Welch, who had eight tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. The linebacker corps will also be strong again this year. Rushawn Stewart (51 tackles, two interceptions), Sean Colemon (44 tackles) and Dale Woods (42 tackles, one sack) return for the Statesmen. Season prediction William Penn should win the MSFA Midwest league and challenge for the overall conference championship plus an NAIA playoff berth.

Vikings to Challenge for MSFA Crown

O’Donnell Leads Fighting Bees in 2011

Tim Weideman Editor

The Grand View Vikings featured a strong rushing attack last season, leading to a 6-4 record overall and a 4-3 conference record. Grand View, which is ranked No. 25 in the NAIA preseason poll, returns the two key pieces of that run game that averaged over 200 yards per game, Darryl Ford and Dante Sims. The two backs could help the Vikings achieve even more success in 2011. Both Ford and Sims will enter 2011 as seniors. Ford gained 817 yards on the ground last season and recorded 10 touchdowns. Sims had 729 yards and Jon Higgins, LB, Grand View 14 touchdowns. Quarterback Gregory Charles will enter (Lewis Central) his senior year after throwing for 1,094 yards, eight touchdowns and nine interceptions last season. If Grand View is to challenge William Penn, which is picked first in the MSFA Midwest League, Charles will have to cut back on the interceptions. Charles loses his favorite target in tight end Nick Eaton but receivers Lester Moffett and Taylor Goebel could share that title this season. Last season, Grand View’s defense allowed just less than 250 yards per game. It returns a talented group of linebackers that show that trend could continue. Junior Jon Higgins (second-leading tackler with 47.5, 18 for loss and 8.5 sacks) leads that group. Jason Gladfelder, Andrew Foley and Josh Monette will also get playing time. Myles Easter (26.5 tackles) returns to the secondary in 2011 as do with Quinton Abron (24 tackles, two interceptions) and Alex Gass (15.5 tackles, one interception). Somebody needs to fill the hole left by Travis Mohler, who led the team with eight interceptions last season. The defensive line returns Josh Moncivais (21.5 tackles, 1.5 sacks) and Osten James (17 tackles, 1.5 sacks), while Gus Mormann and Andrew Nwaogwagwu provide experience. Season prediction Grand View will put up a good fight against William Penn and won’t let the Statesmen run away with the MSFA Midwest League title. The Statesmen will prove to be too much for Grand View and the Vikings will settle for second place.

The biggest story coming out of St. Ambrose is the return of starting quarterback and wide receiver Barney O’Donnell, who last year threw for 1,420 yards and 18 touchdowns; ran for 686 yards and seven touchdowns; and caught 21 passes for 154 yards. He was a true triple threat. O’Donnell returns for his senior year where he hopes to lead the Fighting Bees to a conference championship. The talent is there for a run to be made and nobody doubts that St. Ambrose can do it. St. Ambrose is on the national radar, receiving votes in the NAIA preseason poll. Barney O’Donnell, QB, St. Ambrose O’Donnell loses his two favorite receivers, Michael Hayward and Jacob Rohde, but expect (CR Washington) Beau Foiles and Ian Shelton to step up to fill their shoes. Last season, Foiles led the team in yards per catch with 14.9 and had a touchdown grab. Running back Brandon Heard, St. Ambrose’s second-leading rusher, is back for his senior season. Heard had 445 yards gained on the ground with three touchdowns. Wide receiver Matt Ardiente also represented a running threat last year and will likely do so again in 2011. Ardiente carried the ball 64 times for 356 yards and one score. Defensively, St. Ambrose loses a lot on defensive line but there are plenty of names to replace those who graduated. Leading the way in terms of experience are Jake Hemmen (19 tackles, four sacks), Bryan Derence (17 tackles, 4.5 for loss, two sacks) and Pete Kalber (13 tackles, three sacks). Though, the Fighting Bees will miss linebacker and leader Tyler Boyle, Adrian Leal (secondleading tackler with 66) and Andrew Briones (35 tackles, six for loss) fill in the gaps. The secondary returns plenty of experience, including John Michaletti, James Hannah-White and Kyle Cummins, so this isn’t a spot to worry about when it comes to the Bees. Season prediction St. Ambrose might have something for Grand View and William Penn, but they’ll most likely finish a close third place in the MSFA Midwest League.

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Iowa Wesleyan Preview: Closer to .500?

Waldorf Seeks More Improvement

Eduardo Zamarripa Staff Writer

Tim Weideman Editor

The Iowa Wesleyan Tigers have not been relevant in the Mid-States Football Association for a while now. In the last six years, their largest win total has been three, once in 2008 and last year, after the Tigers finished 3-8 overall and 3-4 within their conference. But the Tigers have not been close to reaching the elite of their conference, nor have they fallen off to be considered the conference’s worst. The Tigers have been steadily irrelevant. Not good enough to be considered average and not bad enough to be considered horrible. Eric Davis, OL, Wesleyan (West Marshall) Head Coach Kent Anderson enters his second season and after improving the Tigers’ win total his first year, nabbing one or two more wins this year is plausible. The progress that junior quarterback Kevin McConnell achieves is vital to the Tigers’ success. McConnell had 22 total touchdowns last season and led the team in passing and rushing. The Tigers did not have any sort of running game, so they are hoping their offensive line will substantially get better in that area and that junior Harrison Ballard can improve from his sophomore year. They lost wide receiver Lawrence Moore, but other than that, most of the offense is still in place. So an offensive squad that struggled at times will ultimately get better with another year working together. Same goes for the defense. They lost tackling leader Chris Owens, but returning are key contributors like senior linebacker Sailialii Tupai and sophomore defensive back Kerry Hartley. The defense struggled mightily, but one more year of experience will help them. Getting a running game going will help the Tigers rest their defense and control ball possession. With most key players back next season, the Tigers should get a little bit better. Predicted Record: 4-7 (3-4) Head Coach: Kent Anderson (3-8)

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Though they were picked to finish last in the MSFA Midwest League last year, the Waldorf Warriors were able to get a conference win and avoid the bottom of the conference. They finished 3-8 overall and 1-6 in conference. This year, the Warriors will need to find new faces that can help the team continue its improvement. The Midwest League coaches have picked Waldorf to finish second to last in 2011. Waldorf loses leading rusher Deonte Lews (866 yards, six touchdowns). Look for slotback James Loydd (242 rushing yards, four rushing touchdowns; 390 receiving yards and three touchdowns) to be Josh Gaedke, LB, Waldorf heavily relied upon this season. Loydd was the team’s (Colo-Nesco) leading receiver and will now have to produce on the ground too. Fellow slotback Harold Smith (340 receiving yards) could also be one the Warriors call upon to make an impact. The Warriors also need to figure out who is going to replace Roc Hobbs, who threw for over 1,267 yards and six touchdowns. Sophomore Bryce Rusler saw some time last season and should be the one that gets the nod at the start of this season. Rusler will need to rely on Loydd, Smith and sophomore receiver Ardonious Connors as the targets with the most experience. Junior linebacker Josh Gaedke returns after a monster year for the Warriors, in which he recorded an astounding 106 tackles and had three interceptions. He’ll be joined by Zac Linehan and Lezederic Hill, both of whom the Warriors will call upon as linebackers with previous experience. The secondary has a plethora of experienced returners and will most likely see some improvement because of it. The real issue for Waldorf is the defensive line. Last season, the Warriors gave up 223.8 yards per game on the ground. That will need to change if the Warriors want to stay in games. Sophomore Deontae Holloway and Ebben Mignott could be names to watch. Season prediction Last year, the Warriors were able to exceed expectations. With so many big names gone from the offense and a still-unproven defense, it may be hard to exceed expectations this season.

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Graceland Yellowjackets 2011 Football Preview

Ellsworth Community College 2011 Football Preview

Tim Weideman Editor

Graceland struggled to get much offense going last season, finishing the season 1-10 overall and 1-9 in the Heart of America Athletic Conference. This season, the Yellowjackets will have to find somebody to rely on for offensive production if the team wants to see the win total climb in the right direction. Last year’s starting quarterback, Brandon Charles, gone and so is his backup, Brandon Marquez. That means it could be either senior Rich Martinez or sophomore Taylor Saunders. The quarterback race is probably more open than that, but those two players would have Chad Belt, LB, the most experience on a team that sorely needs an Graceland (St. Albert) experienced signal caller. Dirinna Uwakwe returns as the most experienced running back. Last season, Uwakwe touched the ball 33 times for 144 yards (4.4 average) and had three touchdowns. A 4.4 average is nothing to mess with. If Uwakwe can keep that up even after he sees more touches, look out for him. Ricardo Johnson will be the most-experienced receiver this season. In his junior season, Johnson had 438 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Brandon Williams is another senior receiver to keep an eye on. On defense, Chad Belt returns as the team’s leading tackler from last season (70). On top of that honor, Belt had 12 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. He’ll lead an experienced group of linebackers, which includes fellow seniors Tyler Hosfield (66 tackles, six for loss) and Jason Brown (55 tackles, 4.5 for loss). In the secondary, Dorian Smith, the team’s second-leading tackler returns. Graceland’s staff will look for sophomore Haley Lewis to keep making big plays. Lewis had two interceptions last season. Names to watch on the defensive line will be seniors William Fisher-Sims and Kori Clark. Season prediction Graceland is inexperienced in too many areas to be a threat this year in the HAAC. They should be better than last year, though it’s hard to put a win total on the team.

The Ellsworth Community College Panthers enter the 2011 season ranked No. 17 nationally in the NJCAA and has been predicted to finish second to Iowa Western Community College in the Midwest Football Conference West Division. The Panthers return the most NJCAA All-Americans of any other team ranked in the top 25. Leading for Ellsworth the way is first team wide receiver, Dexter Holmes. Last season, Holmes recorded 942 receiving yards, 12 touchdowns, 15.4 yards per catch and 94.2 yards per game. Honorable mention quarterback Willie Tindal is also back for the Panthers. Last season, Tindal rushed for 738 yards and eight touchdowns to go along with 2,773 passing yards and 23 touchdowns. Tindal only threw five interceptions all last year. Running back T.J. James (476 yards, three touchdowns) is expected to get a full workload this season as the leading returning rusher for Ellsworth. Nyran Ross may be another back to watch out for in 2011. Last year, Ross recorded 246 yards on the ground and five touchdowns. DeAndre Purty returns to lead the unit. The second-year linebacker is back after leading Ellsworth with 74 tackles, seven tackles for loss and one sack in 2010. He’ll be joined by linebacker Travon Montgomery (60 tackles). Defensive back Chris Charles is back to give the secondary some experience. Charles had 66 tackles in 2010. The defensive line will be led by Ken Bishop. Bishop recorded 64 tackles, three of which were for loss and also had two sacks. The team’s leader in sacks, defensive end Venson Marcellon (4.5), will also be a threat to opposing quarterbacks. Season Prediction Ellsworth Community College always fields an excellent team. Expect Ellsworth to make it a close fight to the finish with Iowa Western for the Midwest Football Conference West Division title. The Panthers could also go fairly deep into the postseason with the amount of experience they return.

Iowa Western Community College 2011 Football Preview

Iowa Central Community College 2011 Football Preview

Eduardo Zamarripa Staff Writer

Tim Weideman Editor

Iowa Western Community College has only had a football program for two seasons. Well, in their second season of existence, the Reivers pulled off the conference championship. Expectations are high for a program that no one expected would rise so quickly to prominence. The Reivers finished the season with a 9-2 record, winning the conference title outright. However, they finished the season with two consecutive losses. Their first coming in the Midwest Football West Division Playoffs to Ellsworth and the second against Snow College in Zions Bank Top of the Mountain Bowl. But the pressure will now mount on the Reivers to see if they can do it again and to see if they can close out the season in better fashion. Sophomore running back Jalen Singleton will be back and he’ll continue to lead the Reiver rushing attack. Sophomore quarterback Zach Stoudt will also return and should have another great year after posting a 3-to-1 touchdown-to-interception ratio last season. The defense did not lose too many important contributors. Tackling leader Sam Maresh will be back.

Iowa Central Community College enters the 2011 football season ranked No. 24 in the NJCAA preseason poll. The only problem is that Iowa Western Community College and Ellsworth Community College are also ranked highly in the poll, No. 12 and No. 17, respectively. Competition in the Midwest Football Conference West Division has always been fierce and, even though the Tritons will field a good team (they always do) the competition will be stiff. Terrance Johnson is gone after he led the Tritons in passing last year. Kyle Twait could be the quarterback this season as he enters his second year in the program. In limited action in 2010, Twait completed 7-of-16 passes for 177 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. The featured running back for Iowa Central, Darrlynn Dunn, has also moved on. Jevoury Wedderburn appears to be next in line. Wedderburn was the No. 2 guy last season, rushing for 604 yards and six touchdowns. Chris Sanders and Jaleel Fox could also compete for playing time in a very talented backfield. Though Iowa Central doesn’t make as much use of the passing game as it does the running game, Zach Steinhoff returns as the leading receiver for the Tritons. Steinhoff led the team with 159 yards and three touchdowns. Iowa Central could also get some production out of receivers Nick Echols, Avery McBride and tight end Matt Murphy. The Tritons lost two of their defensive playmakers in linebackers Matt White, Dudley Bickham and Sean Elliott, the team’s leading second- and third-leading tacklers. Spencer Cruise could be called upon as one of the remaining linebackers with the most experience. Defensive tackle Tim Dawson returns for the Tritons on the defensive line. Last year, Dawson had 43 tackles and 2.5 sacks. In the secondary, the Tritons will be led by Ronnell Lloyd, who had 42 tackles last year. Season prediction Iowa Central’s defense will need to reload and that is not good news for a team that has to compete with Iowa Western and Ellsworth. They will most likely finish right where the NJCAA coaches think they will: third place.

Predicted Record: 9-1 Head Coach: Scott Strohmeier

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AIB Volleyball Set to Make History this Fall Amy Tagliareni AIB Sports Information Director

AIB head volleyball coach Jodi Butler has assembled a squad of 11 local and regional standouts to lead AIB into a new era. The Eagles will begin their first season of competition in fall 2011 as members of the Midwest Collegiate Conference (MCC) and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). A position-by-position breakdown of the 2011 AIB volleyball team includes:

averaging 1.2 per game. A second-team all-conference selection, Martin had 22 double-digit dig performances, including 10 consecutive. Adding depth to the position are juniors Rachel Church and Brittney Smith. Both spent last season with the AIB club volleyball team.

Setter Freshman Katlynn Gannon is the lone setter on the 2011 squad. Gannon was a four-year letter winner for the East Greene High School volleyball team. A first-team All-Rolling Hills Conference selection in her senior year, she led the team in assists (182), digs (362) and service aces (54) and was third on the team with 59 kills. She averaged a conferencebest 5.03 digs per game, which also ranked eighth in Class 1A and 28th among all volleyball programs in Iowa. A second-team all conference selection as a defensive specialist in her junior year, Gannon had a team-high 318 digs, averaging 5.4 per game. She again led the conference in digs per game and ranked fourth in Class 1A and 21st in Iowa. The Hawks recorded one of the best seasons in program history, finishing 14-7 overall and placing fourth in the conference. Gannon was also a key player her sophomore year, leading the team with 233 digs and receiving honorable mention allconference honors.

Outside Hitter Three players will look to make an impact at the outside hitter position this year, led by junior Megan Calmer, who spent the past two seasons with the AIB club squad. A two-time honorable-mention all-conference selection at Panorama High School, Calmer was second on the team in kills (61), attack percentage (.394) and digs (53) and ranked third with 59 blocks her senior year. Adding depth to the outside hitter position will be freshman Alyssa Drey and junior Shelby Wood. Drey was a three-time all-conference selection at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Storm Lake High School. A four-year letter winner, she led the Panthers with 179 digs, averaging 2.7 per game her senior year. She was third on the team in kills (38) and service aces (25). She led the team in digs 14 times, including seven double-digit efforts. Wood has played the last two seasons with the AIB womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball team.

Defensive Specialist Freshman Brittney Ray, a standout from the St. Louis area, will lead a talented group of defensive specialists. A second-team All-Suburban South selection, Ray played in all 71 games as a senior at Seckman High School. She led the Jaguars in digs (489) and digs per game (5.14) and finished the season ranked third in the conference in digs. In conference-only matches, she collected 167 digs, averaging 5.46 and ranking second in the league. A transfer from Hesston College, Allison Martin, will also key the Eagles at the defensive specialist position. Martin averaged 1.1 and 1.2 digs per game her sophomore and freshman year, respectively, at Hesston. In her senior year, she led the team with 51 service aces (0.6/game) and 451 digs (5.1/ game) and was fourth on the team with 108 kills,

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Middle Hitter Freshmen Brittney Clark and Sarah Maxheimer will lead AIB at the middle hitter position this season. Clark played her senior year at Adair-Casey High School, collecting 41 kills and a .212 attack percentage for the Bombers. Her best outing was an 11-kill, 12-attempt match against Guthrie Center. Maxheimer played the last two seasons at North Iowa Area Community College where she averaged 1.53 kills, 1.01 blocks and 0.24 digs per game in 2010 for the Trojans. She was second on the team with 125 total blocks, and her 1.18 blocks per game rank 49th nationally in NJCAA Division II volleyball. A second-team All Region XI-A selection in her freshman year at NIACC, Maxheimer led the Trojans with 166 total blocks and 1.4 blocks per game. She was second on the team with 42 service

aces and fourth with 163 kills. As a senior at Clarion-Goldfield High School, Maxheimer was named to the North Central Conference third-team, leading the Cowgirls in kills (155), attack percentage (.236), blocks (92) and service aces (35) Schedule The Eagles have a tough schedule that includes 10 matches against teams that had at least 20 wins last season. After opening the season at the Marshalltown Community College Tournament (Aug. 26-27), AIB will be tested, hosting 2010 MCC tournament champion and 27-match winner St. Ambrose Sept. 7. A tournament at Clarke University that includes matches against Robert Morris, Calumet and Clarke follows Sept. 9. Robert Morris, out of the Chicagoland Conference, won 26 matches last season while MCC opponent Clarke finished the 2010 campaign 23-15 overall. Grand View welcomes AIB Sept. 13 for a conference match. The Vikings placed second in the MCC regular-season, finishing 33-9. Next up is a two-game home stand with a Sept. 15 date against 20-match winner Grace University and a Sept. 17 date against upstart Wentworth Military Academy. The Eagles return the trip, traveling to Grace University for a tournament, Sept. 23-24, where they will face host Grace as well as Lincoln Christian College, both out of the National Christian Collegiate Athletic Association (NCCAA). Two conference matches against William Penn (Sept. 27) and at regular-season champion Viterbo College (Oct. 5) are followed by a trip to Omaha to face non-conference opponent College of Saint Mary. The Eagles are back in the AIB Activities Center, hosting Iowa Wesleyan (Oct. 11) before traveling to Ashford for an Oct. 19 match-up with the Saints. Grand View hosts AIB in a tournament Oct. 21-22 where the Eagles will face Peru State, Illinois Tech, Graceland and the University of Sioux Falls. The next three matches of the season are a conference date at Mount Mercy (Oct. 25) and non-conference matches at Avila (Oct. 28) and Wentworth (Oct. 29). AIB closes the regular-season hosing Clarke Nov. 1.

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Hip Pain in Athletes David Vittetoe, M.D. Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons, PC type of injury are the sudden onset Hip pain is a common complaint of pain over the lateral side of the in athletes, particularly in those hip and the onset of a limp. Muscle participating in high-impact sports. avulsions may require surgery in There are many causes of hip pain. some cases, while other cases Some are serious and many are can be treated with conservative treated by simple means. measures. Stretching before and One of the most serious causes after workouts is important to of hip pain in the athlete is a stress reduce the likelihood of muscle fracture of the femoral neck (hip). injuries about the hip. Fortunately these fractures are rare, The hip is a ball-and-socket joint but can be catastrophic. A stress and has a cartilaginous structure fracture is a partial, or incomplete called the labrum around the opening fracture of a bone. If a stress of the socket. The labrum helps fracture of the hip is untreated it can to provide stability to the joint and result in a complete fracture where distribute forces across the joint. the bone actually breaks and often Like the meniscus in the knee, the leads to long-term hip problems. labrum in the hip can tear and cause Stress fractures of this type are David Vittetoe, M.D. symptoms of pain. Athletes with most common in runners who rapidly labral tears often have symptoms of increase their distances rather than groin pain and mechanical symptoms gradually ramping up their training of “catching” or “locking” of the hip. Labral tears program. Symptoms of a stress fracture include pain are usually diagnosed with an MRI and can often be in the groin, knee pain and a limp. If these symptoms treated with arthroscopic surgery but sometimes develop in a runner evaluation should be sought to require open surgery for repair. rule out this potentially life altering injury. Stress Osteoarthritis of the hip is a common finding fractures are often difficult to diagnose and may not in middle-aged or older athletes. This type of show up on x-rays. An MRI is usually ordered if there arthritis causes the cartilage in the joint to gradually is suspicion of this injury. The risk of stress fractures deteriorate and many patients with arthritis will can be minimized by gradually increasing the intensity experience activity related joint pain. Arthritis of a high-impact exercise program. symptoms are characterized by pain which is Muscular injuries are a more common cause of often described as dull and located in the groin, hip pain in athletes and many of these injuries are buttock, thigh or sometimes the knee. Symptoms self limited. Occasionally the major muscles of the are usually increased by activity and relieved by hip can avulse, or tear away from the bone similar to rest. Pain at night time is common in patients a rotator cuff tear in the shoulder. Symptoms of this

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with hip arthritis. Arthritis is usually diagnosed with an x-ray. Having arthritis does not mean that exercise should be avoided. Activity is important to maintain joint health and exercise does not speed the progression of arthritis. Many patients with hip arthritis don’t tolerate high-impact sports such as running or racquetball but can participate in lower impact activities like cycling, swimming or using an elliptical machine. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications often help with arthritis related symptoms. These medications are well tolerated by most people, but if they are used on a regular basis your physician should be made aware so that possible side-effects can be monitored. Hip pain in athletes is common but most causes are benign and due to muscular stains. Stretching and making gradual changes in the intensity of your training program are important and will help avoid most injuries. Sudden or severe pain about the hip should be evaluated by a physician.

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