Clarion-Goldfield/Dows

from Winter Sports 2022

Eagle Grove

CLARION-GOLDFIELD/DOWS

COWBOYS

Three key players are back for Jason Berning and the ClarionGoldfield/Dows boys, who won a share of the North Central Conference last winter and had a deep postseason run.

Seniors Nevan Foss and Preston Gardner, along with junior Carson Nesheim, were each part of the unit. Foss is the leading returning scorer among the three.

“From the outside, it will be a rebuilding season losing 12 seniors,” Berning said. “However, we are really excited about our new group.

“They are highly athletic and competitive. Not much is known about this group at the varsity level, but we look forward to building on the conference title from a year ago and for this group to find its own identity.”

Berning and his coaching staff will look to senior Coy Hanson along with several juniors and sophomores to replace the production lost.

“I am really excited for guys like Nevan, Preston and Carson,” Berning said. “They have been patiently waiting for their turn and I believe they will all have fantastic seasons.

“Nevan and Preston are athletes and we are going to let them run and use that ability. Nevan can run and jump with anyone. I am looking forward to turning him loose. Carson has the potential to be an all-conference player.”

—By Dana Becker

COWGIRLS

Two starters and several other letterwinners are back for the Clarion-Goldfield/Dows girls this winter.

Senior Lexie Lane and junior Sawyer Morrical were key pieces last year as the Cowgirls won six games, and will be counted on for

See C-G/D, Page 44

Messenger photo by Britt Kudla

CLARION-GOLDFIELD/DOWS GIRLS BASKETBALL

returning letterwinners are, front row (left to right): Kennedy Jackson, Indy Johnson and Elliot Ennis. Back: Kennedy Trca, Emma State, Lexie Lane and Payton DeCoster.

Messenger photo by Britt Kudla CLARION-GOLDFIELD/DOWS WRESTLING returning letterwinners are, front row (left to right): Rigo Bobadilla, Ethan Traub, Erick Perez, Cale Kirstein, Jacob Ingebritson and Caleb Seab. Back: Nash Lienemann, Lucas Parcel, Mason Allen, Reid Huntley, Mack Seaba, Jackson Beisel and Luke Brownell.