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Football brings big changes to Alva

By Roger McKenzie It’s baaack!

America’s sport of football has succeeded the Olympics and slipped past baseball into our consciousness again; if it ever left.

Locally, the arrival of football season brings some big changes in Alva.

The football programs at Northwestern Oklahoma State and Alva High School find themselves at the beginning of new coaching eras.

New Ranger head coach Alan Hall has been busy since December getting the Northwestern Oklahoma State football program, now in Division II of the NCAA, lined up to start making history.

At Alva High School, new coach Bruce Dollar hasn’t been here quite as long, but he’s about to start his first season with a big goal — winning a state championship.

Their paths to Alva have been two very different journeys. But this writer hopes their paths, while here, will lead to the same destination — football success and glory. They operate at very different

levels, but each one is wildly supported here in Alva. If they build successful programs, rest assured, the fans will come.

Even if they don’t initially succeed, the fans will come anyway. That’s the level of commitment that makes Alva such a great sports town.

Alan Hall is just 39, but his football experience ranges from junior college to NAIA to NCAA Division I. He played football at Miami University in that school’s heyday. He was lured to Northwestern from a private high school, where his team totaled 15 players. He has nearly 150 at NWOSU. He’s coached at Newberry College in South Carolina and at Savannah State University. But Northwestern is his first collegiate job as a head coach.

“From the moment I got here, I felt like this was home,” he said.

Bruce Dollar arrived in Alva from Texas via New Mexico. The 63-year-old is in his 40th year of coaching. The first 27 came in Texas at 2A and 3A schools.

He moved his family to New Mexico and continued to coach, winning a state

Northwestern Head Football Coach Alan Hall introduced himself to Alva’s Kiwanis Club back in January. Photo by Roger McKenzie

championship and producing a state runner-up at different schools.

After retirement, he started his second coaching career. He is bold enough to say he moved to Alva for one reason.

“I want to win a state championship,” he said. ●●●● South Barber is also undergoing a coaching change, but while it is profound in that Tim Rector is the first new head coach there in over two decades, Rector is a South Barber coach who is no newcomer.

Medicine Lodge underwent it’s change last year, and is thankfully now in the second year of Coach Faron Kraft’s direction.

The rest of the school’s in this edition — Waynoka, Timberlake, Cherokee, and Alva Middle School — are being led by well entrenched coaches.

All eight schools in the Newsgram’s circulation area generate the same type of enthusiastic support. That’s why we hope you’ll read and enjoy our 2012 special football preview edition.

New Alva High School coach Bruce Dollar admits he came here to win a state championship.

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2012 NORTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY RANGERS. Photo by Lynn L. Martin

Despite some key returnees, the Rangers are new, new, new

By Roger McKenzie Note: A little history—After being turned down and a subsequent year of suspense, Northwestern Oklahoma State University was accepted into the process to become an NCAA II member this past summer. The school’s athletic teams were already accepted into a new NCAA II conference pending the approval by the NCAA. The Great American Conference held its first athletic contests last season, the last season for Northwestern teams to play in the NAIA — the Central States Football League and the Sooner Athletic Conference. Now NWOSU teams will all (except for rodeo) play in the Great American Conference as part of NCAA Division II. NCAA membership is a three-year process. The first two years are the “candidacy” period. That is followed by a year of “provisional” status. Then comes full membership.

The Ranger football team will be the first NWOSU team to officially play a Great American Conference contest when they face conference foe Ouachita Baptist University on Thursday, Aug. 30, in Russellville, Ark., at A.U. Williams Field. Just who will the Tigers be facing?

New players — comprised of a small number of transfers and a majority of freshman, mostly from Oklahoma — dominate the 2012 Ranger football team, which is

headed by a new coach. Alan Hall will be starting his Ranger tenure in the first head coaching position he has ever held. He certainly is not new to football, however, having coached at the NAIA and NCAA levels since his playing days at the University of Miami.

He talked about the team he and his new staff are molding. It’s a team he admits he’s still learning about.

“We’re probably 70 percent new between freshmen and transfers,” Hall said.

“But the nice thing is that the 30 percent that’s come back from the spring has really bought in to what we’re doing.”

Currently, the Ranger team has almost 150 players, although about 50 will be redshirted. The returnees, Hall said, are committed to the advancement of the program.

They are also providing leadership for the new players.

Some of the returning players will be easily recognizable for Ranger fans — quarterback Kyle Jech and running back Jared Jackson on offense, and kicker Edgar Colemenares. The defensive returnees outnumber the offensive ones, but may be less recognizable — linebacker Michael Harmon, defensive end Joe Esquivel, linebacker Eric Feemster, safety Zenario Shuler.

Some players eligible to return chose not to for whatever reason. Defensive

tackle Peter Brooks, defensive back Brock Wardlaw, and offensive guard Ray Grubbs are no longer listed on the roster. Also gone are familiar names like Cherokee’s Justin Schanbacher and Alva’s Jaedan Bersche and Conner Martin.

So if you need help understanding just who the Rangers are, join the club. You won’t find all the answers here. This is a work in progress. As the season advances, Ranger fans will get a better picture of the 2012 team.

Jech and Jackson are the only two offensive starters returning. There are five defensive returning starters, giving the Rangers a total of just seven starters who have come back from last season’s 4-6 CSFL team.

Still, Hall is pleased.

“It’s a process. We’re moving in the right direction,” he said, adding that he’d like to be moving faster.

“Some of the slowness is by design,” he noted, “because we want to do it right the first time.”

The staff is still juggling players, trying to find the right fit on offense and defense.

With the majority of players new, the past weeks have been the first opportunity Hall and his coaches have had to really evaluate their skills.

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He describes practices as a competition at just about every position out there.

Even the returnees don’t have the luxury to sit back and rest on what they’ve done, because there are so many new people pushing them. Of course, a few players are starting to separate themselves from the pack. But Hall has resisted putting together a depth chart in order to keep the competition going.

Despite the three-year process and not being able to advance to any playoffs for a while, the Rangers and all of Northwestern’s teams can still win the conference championship and individual players can lay claim to honors like All-Conference.

So the Rangers have discussed goals, including winning the conference championship.

“If you don’t talk about it, you don’t shoot for it,” said Hall. “We also talked about a perfect season.”

That won’t happen and Hall is realistic enough to know that a conference championship is highly unlikely with so many new players.

“We have a really talented young group of kids, but realistically for me, it’s not about wins and losses this year — although we want to go out and win them all,” he said. “It’s about first and foremost setting the foundation that we can continue to build upon, and then having our kids understand what it takes to compete at this level. A jump from the NAIA to NCAA is big. For high school kids, its huge.”

Hall let it be known that he would take a slower but steadier approach to winning.

“We could have gone the route of bringing in a lot of transfers. Instead, we

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went the high school route mostly,” Hall explained. “I’ve got to look at the big picture and look two or three years down the road.”

A realistic goal Hall has is to have a winning season. More importantly, he said he wants to see his players learn how to go to school, maintain their academic focus, and lay the foundation for the years to come.

A look at the offense The Rangers will run a spread, multiple offense — making use of a lot of personnel in different formations.

“We just try to get the ball into the people’s hands that we think can make plays, Hall said. Then let the athletic ability take over.”

Seniors Jech and Jackson will pass and run the ball, respectively. Jech passed for over 2,000 yards last season, and Jackson rushed for 749 yards. The Rangers will throw first and run second — not just because of Jech’s talent, but because Hall said, “We’re always going to be quarterback friendly here.”

“We’ll also play to our strengths,” he added. “We have a senior quarterback and a senior tailback, so you might see more run out of us this year than I’m accustomed to, just because of the depth of experience.”

Two junior tailbacks lend support for more running. Hall said he’ll probably rotate the running backs quite a bit.

Behind Jech are several quarterbacks.

Hall mentioned freshman Reid Miller from Pampa, Tex. Who he said was a great athlete and whose father, Dustin Miller, is in the Ranger Hall of Fame. He also praised returnee Jake Streck, who he called a very

2012 Ranger Seniors

Name Josh Robinson Justin Laureano Kyle Jech Jared Jackson JosephEsquivel Eric Feemster Michael Harmon Wade Hammond Taylor Hooper Cameron Allen

Hometown/Previous School Dallas, Texas/City Coll. of San Francisco Temecula, Calif./Mt. San Jacinto College Kingfisher, Okla./Kingfisher HS Moore, Okla./Moore HS Sacramento, Calif./Sierra College Inola, Okla./Northeastern Okla. A&M Guthrie, Okla./Guthrie HS Walton, New York/Alfred State College Okeene, Okla./Okeene HS Memphis, Tenn./Lincoln Univ.

smart, heady player who knows “how to distribute the ball to the right places.”

A quarterback prospect for the future is Jacob Morgan, a big 6’3”, 230-pound junior college transfer who is being redshirted.

“I’m pleased with the direction the quarterback position is going now,” Hall said.

The receiver corps is talented, but very young. Most are new and, because of that, the line-up is still in flux while learning the system. Hall called the group “a work in progress.”

Like the receivers, the offensive line is very young, although very deep in numbers — which Hall estimated at 24 and growing. With linemen, he noted, you have to find the right fit because they work together as a unit.

“If we started today, we would probably start five freshmen,” he said. “We have to push them along quicker than we’d like because we’re going to have to play a bunch of them. We have a few returnees, but we finished spring practice with just five offensive linemen. It’s an area we’re continuing to upgrade.”

There is size and athletic ability in the linemen. Hall said they are battling hard to get better.

Offensive leadership has been placed on the shoulders of Jech, Jackson, running back Hunter Wolfe, and wide receiver Chris Chamberlain.

A look at the defense The Rangers advertise a multiple defense with three down linemen, five linebackers and three backs in the secondary.

Hall said the defense will make a lot of different adjustments as they disguise things to confuse the offense. He called his defense an ‘attacking-style’ defense.

“We’re going to force you to make decisions sooner than you want to,” Hall said.

The athleticism, the ability to move around on defense, has impressed Hall more than anything else thus far. A lot of the team’s veteran players play on the defense, which has helped that area greatly.

“As young as we are on offense, we need to play well on defense, Hall noted.

“We’ve still got some young kids on defense. They are coming along. The coaches are doing a good job getting the defense prepared.”

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Most of the defensive experience comes in the front line and at the inside linebacker position. Outside linebacker will be mostly manned by the young.

Three returnees are secondary backs, but the rest will be new.

The team’s defensive leadership falls to three seniors — inside linebackers Mi-

Northwestern Oklahoma State Rangers 2012 Roster

No Name Pos Ht 1 Josh Robinson DL 6-4 2 Brandon Wolford WR 5-10 3 Marvin Desir CB 6-1 4 Avery Morris WR 5-8 5 Traveon Kelly CB 5-10 6 Zenario Shuler OLB 5-10 7 Tayo Adewon OLB 6-1 8 Reid Miller QB 6-3 9 Chris Chamberlain WR 6-5 10 Justin Laureano WR 5-11 11 Gussie Jones CB 5-11 12 Kyle Jech QB 6-3 13 Jake Streck QB 6-0 14 Ike McCullouch OLB 5-10 15 Rontez Smith OLB 6-1 16 Jacob Ellis WR 5-10 17 Sheldon Abernathy OLB 6-2 18 David Crumitie CB 5-11 19 Andrew King WR 5-11 20 Hunter Wolf RB 5-9 21 Edgar Colmenares K 5-8 22 Cenyon Usher DB 5-0 23 Javari Liggins RB 5-10 24 Mike Calhoun DB 5-8 25 Stephen Nicholson LB 5-11 26 Jarion Tudman WR 5-6 27 Brando Eddins DB 6-2 28 A.J. Brown RB 6-1 29 Christian Kneisel OLB 5-11 30 Chris Zines DB 6-2 31 Zachary Doyle RB 5-6 32 Tedarryl Carmichael FB 5-10 33 Chris Ladd OLB 5-10 34 Jared Jackson RB 5-10 35 Colby Moore FB 6-1 36 Steven Majike DE 6-4 37 Tyliq Brazille CB 6-1 38 Joseph Esquivel DE 6-4 39 Zach Birts CB 5-9 40 Eric Feemster LB 6-2 41 Demarcus White LB 6 -2 42 David Cowan LB 6-0 43 Dusty Lindsey CB 6-1 44 Denzel Strayhorne LB 5-11 45 Brayley Running OLB 6-0 46 Steven Russell CB 5-10 47 Dylan Sterling WR 6-0 48 Larry Long CB 6-0 49 Bertram Lawrence DL 6-4 50 Chris Campbell DE 6-4

Wt CL 250 Sr. 175 Jr. 198 Jr. 175 Jr. 183 So. 190 So. 180 So. 195 Fr. 220 Jr. 175 Sr. 170 Jr. 215 Sr. 200 So. 175 Jr. 185 Fr. 165 So. 195 Fr. 172 So. 175 Jr. 190 Jr. 167 Jr. 175 Fr. 210 Jr. 165 Fr. 230 So. 170 Fr. 190 Fr. 225 Jr. 180 Fr. 160 Fr. 165 Fr. 220 Fr. 170 Fr. 200 Sr. 215 So. 235 So. 184 Fr. 220 Sr. 170 Fr. 215 Sr. 205 Fr. 220 Fr. 171 225 So. 205 So. 170 Fr. 175 So. 185 Fr. 250 So. 250 So.

No Name 51 Gene Glenn 52 Jeremy Gutierrez 53 Joshua Hannah 54 Keenan Santacruz 55 Derrick Thomspon 56 DeAndre Wynn 57 Tevin McGraw 58 Michael Harmon 59 Carrie Farmer II 60 Eric Thigpen 61 Matthew Cowart 62 James Pitts 63 Jerrod Grantz 64 Austin Maly 65 Jermaine Rice 66 Zack Pritchard 67 Kenneth Stewart 68 Kenneth Smith 69 Jose Adan Garcia Jr. 70 Wade Hammond 71 Danian Alvarez 72 Willy Hanvold 73 Justin Woody 74 Gabriel Porras 75 Stefan Simpson 76 Tyler Volpi 77 Elijah Sprenkle 78 Jacob Galan 79 Dallas Whinstance 80 Donald Atkins 81 Richard Parker 82 Taylor Hooper 83 Raymond Purdom 84 Jerami Anderson 85 Travian Parnell 86 Jeremiah Carter 87 Latigo Collins 88 Tyler Dickson 89 Cameron Allen 90 Ron Wilson 91 Donavon Guidry 92 Jarvis Graham 93 Tyrin Bryer 94 Seth Ulsaker 95 Tyler Caudle 96 Charles Snider 97 Joby Saint Fleur 98 Kevin Ditch 99 Tyrone Hall

Pos Ht OL 5-11 DE 6-0 OL 6-0 LB 6-1 LB 6-2 DE 5-8 DT 6-1 LB 6-0 OL 6-0 OL 6-4 OG 6-1 OL 6-2 DL 6-1 OL 6-4 OL 6-1 OT 6-6 OL 6-4 OL 6-1 OL 6-5 OL 6-3 OL 6-3 OG 6-1 OL 6-0 OL 6-2 OT 6-3 OT 6 -3 DT 6 -1 OL 6 -3 OL 6-2 WR 5-9 WR 5-11 WR 5-8 WR 5-10 WR 5-8 WR 5 -8 WR 6-0 WR 5-11 WR 6-2 TE 6-3 LB 5-11 DL 6-3 DE 6-4 WR 6-1 DE 6-2 K 5-9 DT 6-0 DE 6-5 K 6-0 DT 6 -2

Wt CL 265 Jr. 240 Jr. 255 So. 220 Fr. 213 Fr. 230 So 275 Fr. 215 Sr. 255 Fr. 320 Fr. 290 Fr. 275 Fr. 250 So. 330 Fr. 247 Fr. 285 So. 310 Fr. 280 So. 348 So. 310 Sr. 240 Fr. 290 Fr. 244 Fr. 239 Fr. 305 Fr. 251 Fr. 305 Fr. 260 Fr. 260 Fr. 170 Jr. 175 175 Sr. 185 Fr. 175 Jr. 190 Jr. 175 Jr. 160 Fr. 170 Fr. 222 Sr. 195 So. 245 So. 245 Fr. 180 Fr. 235 Fr. 150 Fr. 260 So. 225 Fr. 180 Jr. 290 Jr.

Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator: Alan Hall Asst. Head Coach/Recruiting Coor./Off. Line: Kevin Turco; Defensive Coordinator: John Falvey Defensive Backs/Special Teams: Charlie Giangrosso; Quarterbacks: Bret Story; Running Backs: Alex Haynes; Linebackers: Lonnie Messick; Director of HS Operations/Defensive Asst. Coach: Larry Parker; Wide Receivers Coach: Anthony Weeden

chael Harmon and Erick Feemster, and defensive lineman Josh Robinson — and sophomore Charles Schneider, a defensive lineman.

Some surprises Hall named some players who have pleasantly surprised him and his coaching staff. Offensively, the list includes receivers Jeremiah Anderson and Jarion Tudman and the five offensive linemen he mentioned earlier — guards Stefan Simpson and Willy Handhold, tackle Austin May, and centers James Pitts and Carrie Farmer (who are battling each other for that spot). A red-shirt freshman returnee, Zack Pritchard, has also provided some surprises and could be the fifth starter in the line.

Defensively, Hall mentions transfer David Cowan at inside linebacker, outside linebackers Rontez Smith and Sheldon Abernathy, and safeties Chris Ladd and Brandon Eddins.

The large squad will have some attrition. Already 15 players have left the program. But Hall said he would keep all who “will stay and do what we ask of them. He has told his players, “Nine-nine percent committed means you are 100 percent out.”

Hall and his coaches are 100 percent committed to bringing the Rangers to the GAC table and keeping them competitive there for the long haul.

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2012 Football Schedule Date

Opponent

Location Time

Aug. 30 Ouachita Baptist* Away 7:00 Sept. 8 Colo. State-Pueblo Home 7:00

Family Day/Honor ‘71 Team Sept. 15 Truman State Away 7:00 Sept. 22 Texas-San Antonio Away 1:00 Sept. 29 Arkansas Tech* Away 6:00 Oct. 6 East Central* Away 4:00 Oct. 13 Southeastern Okla. Home 3:00

Homecoming Oct. 20 Okla. Panhandle St. Home 2:00 Oct. 27 Air Force Acad. (JV) Home 5:00

Armed Forces Appreciation Nov. 3 Southern Nazarene* Home 5:00

Ranger Preview Day Nov. 10 Arkansas-Monticello* Away 3:00 Home events are in Bold * indicates conference event All times are Central Standard Time

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2012 ALVA GOLDBUGS—Pictured from the left are (front row, seated) Ridge Hughbanks, Dalton Manning, Collin Fouts, Brandon Ellis, Casey Hoover, Riley Hess, Riley Duncan, Kyler Freeman, Cade Pfleider, Tanner McGehee, Travis Costello, Donnivan Pritchard; (second row) Brannon Louthan, Kolby Gann, Trey Noland, Shane Murrow, Tyler Burton, Joby Allen, Cody Forell, Chance Davis, Mitchell Rader, Terrill Burton, Bryant Venosdel, Carter Spellman, Dakota Nusser; (back row) T.J. Gluth, Caleb Smith, Triston Cayot, Trevor Johnson, Reygan Martin, Ty Hooper, Jon VanBuskirk, Tevin Long, Noah McOsker, and Tim Pierce. Not available for the picture was Dade Graham. Photo by Lynn L. Martin

Loaded Goldbugs are getting in gear for a Gold Ball

By Roger McKenzie Coach Bruce Dollar has arrived to take over the head coaching position for the Alva Goldbugs from Ryan Laverty, who left to go back to Edmond. Dollar, in his second career after retiring from his first coaching career after much success in Texas and New Mexico, knew

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Opponent

Location Time

Aug. 31 Thomas-Fay- Home 7:30 Custer Sept. 7 Morrison Away 7:30 Sept. 14 Hobart Away 7:30 Sept. 21 Chisholm* Home 7:30

Homecoming Sept. 28 Perry* Home 7:30 Oct. 5 Pawnee* Away 7:30 Oct. 12 Newkirk* Away 7:30 Oct. 18 Tonkawa* Home 7:30 Oct. 26 Dibble Home 7:30

Senior Night Nov. 1 Hennessey* Away 7:30 Home Games are in Bold * District game

what he was doing when he applied for the Alva job. He saw that the Goldbugs have a lot of experience returning, and he jumped at the chance, because he said he wants to win a state championship here.

He certainly knows how, because he’s done it before. What’s unexpected is he wants to do it now.

“I’m going to try to get the whole thing,” Dollar said matter of factly.

“Why wait? If you start putting off goals, then you usually don’t ever get there. Why wait? Why not do it twice?”

Such optimism hasn’t yet fully spread to his players, who are still getting to know him. Dollar was a little disappointed in the team’s intensity during its first scrimmage with Fairview. But he’s hopeful his optimism will spread.

Dollar has reason to be optimistic.

Twenty-one returnees, including nine returning starters on offense and eight on defense, come back from last years 5-6 squad. The Goldbugs last season were better than that record shows, and they did make the play-offs. But, they were young then. So despite the big losses to graduation of players like Gavin Willyard, Silas Martin, and Henry Nighswonger, the Goldbugs are loaded.

This year they will be lead by 10 seniors, including three who didn’t play

last year. All are expected to make big contributions in both their playing and their leadership.

Fifteen new players (nine freshmen, three juniors, and three seniors) join the returnees. Despite 10 seniors, the majority of the team, which includes 11 juniors, will be back again next year — which is why Dollar says, “Why not do it twice?”

It won’t be as easy as it sounds. Dollar and his players are still learning each other “It takes time for them to learn my personality, and how I want things done,” the coach said. “I have something that I want to see in every practice. So far I am seeing it.”

He added that with time and more practice, his expectation level will go up.

A look at the offense Dollar knows the success Alva had passing last season. As sophomores, quarterback Ty Hooper and wide receiver Riley Hess combined for over 1,000 yards throwing and catching. Hooper finished with almost 2,900 yards passing and 21 touchdowns. He’s got five of his top six receivers back.

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ALVA SENIORS--Pictured from the left are the Goldbugs’ senior football players for 2012: (front row) Reygan Martin, Brannon Louthan, Shane Murrow, Chance Davis; (back row) Casey Hoover, Kyler Freeman, Mitchell Rader, Riley Duncan, Tanner McGehee, and Cody Forell. Photo by Roger McKenzie

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Goldbugs to throw. Hooper also threw 14 interceptions last season, so if the Goldbugs continue to throw into the teeth of defenses geared for them, that number could go up.

Dollar says he plans to run a multiple offense with different looks that will stay on the ground as much as it goes through the air.

“We’ve got a good passer, but also good running backs, too, and he (Hooper) can sure enough hand it off. If you can’t run the football, you’re not going to be able to throw the football, because people are just going to sit back and wait on you,” Dollar explained.

Tanner McGehee is back at running back. He led the team with almost 500 yards rushing and seven rushing touchdowns last season. He’ll have some help, including the insertion of Joby Allen in short yardage situations. Also, Dollar will be trying the explosive Reygan Martin at running back because he is “the fastest player on the team and needs to touch the ball more.”

“All of our kids can catch the ball.

Riley can catch the ball. The other teams also know that Riley can catch the ball,”

said Dollar. “So we have to be a little more creative in what we’re trying to do. Cody Forell has great hands. Pfleider has great hands, Reygan has great hands.

Tanner did a good job running the football the other night. We just have to see what the defense is going to give us, who they are trying to take away, and then make them pay for it. Because all of those kids can have a big game. We just have to be smart enough as coaches to get the ball to the right people at the right time.”

Last season the Goldbugs rushed for an average of just 66 yards a game.

“The kids who are playing running back have to get used to seeing where the running lanes are, and that doesn’t happen overnight,” Dollar said. “As they get more comfortable knowing where the running lanes are going to be, then we will be able to run the football a lot better.”

The biggest need on offense is finding the right combination of interior linemen and expanding the depth of available linemen — both offensively and defensively.

“We have two kids that have some

Alva Goldbugs 2012 Roster No Name

Cl Pos

Ht Wt

No Name

3 Caleb Smith 7 Ty Hooper 9 Reygan Martin 10 Chance Davis 11 Riley Duncan 12 Travis Costello 14 Ride Hughbanks 20 Trevor Johnson 22 Dade Graham 23 Jon Vanbuskirk 25 Tanner McGehee 26 Dalton Manning 27 Riley Hess 30 Joby Allen 31 Noah Mcosker 33 Carter Spellman 35 Cade Pfleider 47 T.J. Gluth 50 Casey Hoover 54 Terrill Burton 55 Brandon Ellis 56 Trey Noland

So WR/CB Jr QB Sr WR/CB Sr RB/OLB Sr WR/CB Fr QB/LB Fr WR/CB So WR/CB Fr WR/CB So WR/CB Sr RB/OLB So WR/OLB Jr WR/OLB Jr RB/LB Fr WR/LB Jr WR/LB Jr TE/LB Fr WR/CB Sr OL/DL Fr OL/DL Jr OL/DL So OL/LB

5-7 5-10 5-10 5-11 6-3 6-0 6-0 5-8 5-8 5-7 6-2 6-0 6-4 5-10 5-7 5-8 6-2 5-3 6-1 5-10 6-1 5-8

60 Brannon Louthan Jr OL/DL 62 Dakota Nusser Jr OL/DL 63 Tyler Burton Jr OL/DL 64 Kolby Gann Jr OL/DL 66 Mitchell Rader Sr OL/DL 70 Collin Fouts Jr OL/DL 71 Tim Pierce Jr OL/DL 72 Shane Murrow Sr OL/DL 73 Bryant Venosdel So OL/LB 74 Triston Cayot Fr OL/DL 76 Donnivan Pritchard Fr OL/DL 80 Cody Forell Sr WR/FS 81 Tevin Long Fr WR/CB

130 170 160 170 170 155 140 140 130 130 180 160 185 195 120 160 210 105 250 240 170 160

Cl Pos

Ht Wt 5-9 5-10 5-10 5-10 6-0 6-1 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-6 6-0 5-10 5-9

230 260 310 190 260 190 225 195 165 170 230 170 140

Head Coach: Bruce Dollar Assistant Coaches: Dustin Horn, Brandon Bookout, Derrick Thomas, Connor Martin, Ryne Wilson, Dalton Beeler Trainers: Traci Owen, Jordan Coffman, Julia Buckingham, Darian Carothers, Riley Bryant

size that are playing quite a bit, but they can’t be on the field all the time,” Dollar explained. “I think we are quicker than we are big. We’re trying to figure out ways to keep players fresh so that they will be ready to go in the fourth quarter.

We need some younger players to step up, to be able to go in and give us a series of five or six plays.

“Defensively, we’ve put Kyler Freeman and Casey Hoover at the same spot so they can spell each other. We need someone else to step up at defensive end, because both of those guys are starting on offense and we need a third one who can rotate and spell one of those guys every once and a while. That’s basically where we’re trying to get to right now.”

A look at the defense The new coach is still learning who can do what defensively, but eight returning starters helps.

“We have issues with size, but we have a little quickness. We’re till trying to figure out what best suits the kind of players we have,” Dollar said.

The secondary is pretty set, but changes are still coming up front.

“We’re trying to increase our speed defensively by looking at some different options up front,” said Dollar. “Our two defensive ends (Brandon Ellis and Shane Murrow) are quick, but not very big. So we’ve got to put them in situations where they don’t have to be very big. That means they have to be moving so big tackles can’t lock onto them.

We’re going to utilize their strengths to help them be better players.”

Strengths and weaknesses Without a doubt, the team’s biggest strength is its experience. Returnees are plentiful, and team speed is good. The starters will be solid just about everywhere, but depth can always be a problem.

“We’re a little thin in the line,” said Dollar. “But, if some of the other kids come through for us, we’ll be okay.”

Casey Hoover is a move-in who has helped the line. Brannon Louthan didn’t play last season, but he has looked good in the line as well. Having such players step up takes time. It will be critical when district games begin.

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timing needs to improve. The return game should be exciting with Martin returning the ball. He also punts, while Chance Davis is expected to kick extra points and medium range field goals.

Tough schedule Realignment has brought Newkirk and Pawnee into the district, while Oklahoma Christian School and Watonga have departed. The rest of the district foes remain unchanged. However, some tough non-district teams will be new.

The Goldbug’s season opener will be at home against Class A’s ThomasFay-Custer, a powerhouse that is 19-1 over the past two regular seasons. Their second game is at Class A Morrison, a district’s favorite after losing just two district games in the past two years.

Game three is at 2A Hobart, a team Alva has played recently. The final non-disrict opponent is 2A Dibble, which was 8-5 last season and went deep into the playoffs.

Winning the state championship.

That’s a tall order, especially with Hennessey still in District 2A-1. Alva gave the Eagles all they wanted before losing 14-6 last season, however. The district championship may come down to the Goldbugs’ final regular season game with the Eagles on Nov. 1. But Dollar knows you don’t have to win the district to win the state championship.

For him, it’s the end results that count.

ALVA TRAINERS—(right) These are the trainers who will help keep the Goldbugs going in 2012. From the left, they are Traci Owen, Jordan Coffman, and Julia Buckingham. Photo by Roger McKenzie

ALVA COACHES--The 2012 football coaches for the Alva High School Goldbugs, from the left, are Dalton Beeler, Derrick Thomas, Head Coach Bruce Dollar, Dusty Horn, Connor Martin, and Brandon Bookout. Not pictured is Ryne Wilson. Photo by Roger McKenzie

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2012 ALVA MIDDLE SCHOOL GOLDBUGS—This year’s AMS team will play both seventh and eighth grade players in one A-team game. B-team games or fifth quarters may be played if possible to give those players who didn’t see much action a chance to play. Pictured from the left are (front row) Issac Thompson, Ethan Flynt, TW Beiswonger, Taylor Nichols, Tristen Pierce, Davion Murrow, Stanton Earnest, Ben Ryerson; (second row) Colton Craft, Ethan Swanson, Dylon Perez, Casey Harting, Tony Cain, Zane Hilbig, Michael Peek, William Parker, Lane Scarbrough; (third row) Jason Asebedo, Kennedy McKnight, Brooks Hadwiger, Tate Harjo, Chandler Starks, Dalton Hardway, Max Parsons, Jarrett Gavitt, Jeremiah Hoover, Darian Smith; (back row) Dayde Freeman, Ethan Harzman, Tanner White, Justin Meyer, Grant Ritter, Trevor Allison, Kobee Barnett, and Chase Jones. Not pictured is Darious Martinez. Photo by Roger McKenzie

Alva Middle School big in numbers, looking to improve

By Roger McKenzie Last year, the Alva Middle School suffered a tough season, losing all but one of their football games. This season has increased the size of the team and brought a new enthusiasm from both the players and the coaches.

“We’re going to improve,” said a confident Brandon Bookout, in his third year as the head coach.

Ten players return from a year ago.

Six new eighth grade players and 20 seventh graders have swelled the squad’s size to 26. More may be coming.

The young Goldbugs get a late start compared to high school football teams.

Aug. 25 was their second practice, so the coaches are still very early in evaluating the players.

“There are a lot of new faces. We’re excited,” said Coach Jeff Levetzow, who has been coaching at AMS since 1993.

“The kids are picking up the offense quickly.”

Alva Middle School football will look a lot like Alva High School football — at a lower level of skill. Bookout, who is helping coach the high school team, will try to run similar plays and schemes with

the middle schoolers to help give them a head start when they transition to high school.

“We’re going to give them as much exposure as we can,” Bookout said.

That won’t always be easy with 26 players, but the coach mentioned some additional opportunities to play may come around. If an opponent has a B-team, then the team could play two games — one for the A-team and one for the B-team. Fifth quarters for giving backups more playing time may also be an option.

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Date

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Sept. 4 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22

Mooreland Hennessey Enid Fairview Blackwell Tonkawa Watonga Chisholm

Home Games are in Bold

Location Time

Home Away Home Home Away Home Away Away

6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00

Alva Middle School Junior Goldbugs 2012 Roster

Eighth Grade No Name 7 Brooks Hadwiger 9 Zane Hilbig 14 Justin Meyer 19 Jason Asebedo 22 Jarrett Gavitt 25 Ethan Swanson 45 Colton Craft 55 Dayde Freeman 64 Jeremiah Hoover 81 Grant Ritter 82 Dalton Hardway 85 Ben Ryerson 91 Tanner White 99 Chase Jones

Seventh Grade No Name 3 JW Beiswonger 5 Ethan Flynt 12 Tony Cain 17 Stanton Ernest 20 Davion Murrow 24 Casey Harting 28 Dylon Perez 32 Issac Thompson 48 Kobee Barnett 50 Tristen Pierce 51 Taylor Nichols 60 Max Parsons 61 Michael Peek 62 William Parker 63 Tate Harjo 65 Chandler Starks 67 Darious Martinez 75 Darian Smith 78 Trevor Allison 84 Lane Scarbrough

Head Coach: Brandon Bookout Assistant Coach: Jeff Levetzow

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2012 CHEROKEE CHIEFS—Pictured from the left, (front row) Jadon Hicks, Austin Guffy, Drew Hoggard, Nicholas Cochran, Trevor Lucas, Avery Bagenstos, Conner Hester, Billy Wolfe, Cole DeWitt, manager Jarret James; (second row) manager Kelby Franks, Gavin Kennedy, Sheldon White, Braden Waugh, Grant Wilber, Caleb Smith, Kolby Gilley, Chase Puffinbarger, Tanner Bowman, Josh Argraves, manager Kolton Gilley, (third row) Evan Kingcade, Tanner Ducotey, Demetrius Highfill, Brandon Roadenbaugh, Hunter Jordan, Landon Schanbacher, Zach James, Austin Huckabee; (back row) Dakota Knabe, Austin James, Trey Salinas, Chris Klick, Grant DeWitt, Michael Lucas, Alex Castro, and Chance Smith. Not pictured is Brandon Kreimen. Photo by Roger McKenzie

Chiefs ready to roll again — in new class and district

By Roger McKenzie Cherokee didn’t repeat their state Class B championship last season. They did go to the play-offs and finished with an 8-3 season. That would be very satisfactory for most coaches, but this writer suspects that Coach Bryce Schanbacher wants more.

He may get it this year, but he won’t be able to boast of a Class B Gold Ball.

That’s because the fates came together with the OSSAA to drop down the Chiefs to Class C for this year and the next. That’s likely to be just a two-year detour, as the Chiefs are growing again.

Coach Schanbacher has to like the 19 newcomers (17 freshmen and two sophomores) coming in to start a new foundation for coming years. They join 18 returnees from last year, giving the coaching staff a lot to choose from.

It all starts with five returning senior starters. Two of them, Josh Argraves on offense and Landon Schanbacher on defense, will be keys to the Chiefs success. But sophomore Tanner Bowman, who will quarterback the offense, and junior Alex Castro, who

plays linebacker on defense, will also be key players.

The other senior leaders are Grant Dewitt who, at center, has one of the most important jobs on the team, along with Michael Lucas (G/DL), and Austin Huckabee (WR/DB).

Cherokee’s drop to Class C doesn’t give them an automatic district championship, even though they have

been installed as the favorites. The Chiefs are in District 3, the home of Deer Creek-Lamont, which went deep in the play-offs last season, and perennial powerhouse, Timberlake. Those teams are picked second and third.

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CHEROKEE COACHES—Pictured from the left are the 2012 Cherokee coaches: John Farmer, Head Coach Bryce Schanbacher, Matty Guffy, Rudy Ahdokobo, and George Weve. Photo by Roger McKenzie

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Schanbacher and Castro at linebackers and a speedy secondary. The Chiefs will mostly play a base defense, with emphasis on individual players assigned to stop the other team’s offensive threats The up-tempo (often no huddle) offense will generally operate from a spread formation, with some more traditional I-formation plays mixed in.

Quarterback Bowman is a good runner, as is Argraves. The Chiefs will take what’s given, but will try to run first, and then pass. Bowman has some good receivers, and though just a sophomore, he’s quickly improving as a passer.

The offensive line is not as large as in past years, but is more mobile.

Schanbacher said they will need to “get more aggressive.”

One area of concern is at punter. Last year’s punter is gone, and the coaching staff is looking for a replacement.

The Chiefs are ranked in the top 10 by just about everybody, and as high as third according to one source. They could finish the year even higher. The Oct. 18 Senior Night game in Cherokee with DCLA will probably decide who wins district and set the tone for the Chiefs’ play-off run.

No Name 2 Avery Bagenstos 3 Cole DeWitt 5 Tanner Bowman 7 Gavin Kennedy 10 Chris Klick 11 Trevor Lucas 12 Grant DeWitt 15 Austin Huckabee 16 Conner Hester 18 Landon Schanbacher 22 Austin Guffy 23 Alex Castro 24 Tanner Ducotey 26 Caleb Smith 32 Josh Argraves 38 Drew Hoggard 40 Nicholas Cochran

Cl Pos Ht Wt Fr QB/S 5”10” 145 Fr QB/DB 5’7” 120 So QB/DB 5’10” 165 So G/DL 5’8” 205 Jr TE/DE 6’4” 195 Fr WR/S 5”10” 120 Sr C/DE 6’2” 210 Sr WR/DB 5’8” 150 So WR/DB 5’7” 135 Sr RB/LB 6’0” 180 Fr RB/LB 5’10” 140 Jr RB/LB 6’0” 185 Jr RB/LB 5’10” 165 Fr WR/CB 5’6” 135 Sr RB/DB 5’10” 165 So G/DL 5’5” 180 Fr FB/LB 5’11” 170

No 45 50 51 55 56 60 63 65 73 75 80 81 82 84 85 88 89

Name Cl Zach James Jr Michael Lucas Sr Brandon Roadenbaugh So Chase Puffinbarger So Dakota Knabe So Sheldon White Fr Billy Wolfe Fr Evan Kingcade Fr Kolby Gilley Fr Grant Wilber Fr Chance Smith So Braden Waugh So Jadon Hicks Fr Hunter Jordan Fr Austin James So Trey Salinas So Demetrius Highfill Fr

Pos Ht Wt G/LB 6’0” 230 TE/DE 6’2” 215 OL 6’0” 192 OL/DL 5”10” 193 G/DL 6’2” 175 OL 5”11” 260 Ol/DL 5’8” 190 OL/DL 5’10” 190 C/NG 5’11” 195 OL/DL 5”10 270 RB/LB 6”0” 190 TE/LB 5’10” 165 WR/S 5’2” 100 OL/DL 6’0” 227 G/DL 6’1” 220 TE/DE 6”3” 235 TE/DE 6’0” 150

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Cherokee Chiefs

2012 Football Schedule Date

Opponent

Location Time

Aug. 31 Buffalo Home Sept. 7 Bluejacket* Away Sept. 14 Carney* Home Sept. 21 Bartlesville Wesleyan* Home Sept. 28 Mountain View Gotebo Away Oct. 5 Claremore Christian Home Homecoming Oct. 12 Deer Creek Lamont* Away Oct. 18 Timberlake* Home

Senior Night Oct. 26 Prue* Away Nov. 2 Kremlin* Away Nov. 9 First Round TBA Nov. 16 Quarter Finals TBA Nov. 24 Semi-Finals TBA Dec. 1 Finals TBA

7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 TBA TBA TBA TBA

Home Games are in Bold * District game

CHEROKEE SENIORS--Pictured from the left are the Chiefs’ seniors for 2012: (front row) Michael Lucas, Grant DeWitt; (back row) Austin Huckabee, Landon Schanbacher, and Josh Argraves. Photo by Roger McKenzie

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OFFICIAL FOOTBALL SIGNALS HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE 1

2

Ball ready for play *Untimed down

3

Start clock

5

6

Touchdown Field goal Point(s) after touchdown

9

Time-out Discretionary or injury timeout (follow by tapping hands on chest)

7

8

11

15

Sideline warning

18

Encroachment (NFHS) Offside defense (NCAA)

19

Illegal procedure (NFHS) False start Illegal formation Encroachment offense (NCAA)

Illegal shift - 2 hands Illegal motion - 1 hand

Disregard flag

17

First touching (NFHS) Illegal touching

20

13

Inadvertent whistle (Face Press Box)

16

End of period

First down

12

Incomplete forward pass Penalty declined, No play, No score, Legal touching of forward Toss option delayed pass or scrimmage kick

Loss of down

TV/Radio time-out

Ball dead Touchback (move side to side)

Safety

10

14

4

21

Uncatchable forward pass (NCAA)

22

Delay of game

Substitution infraction

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OFFICIAL FOOTBALL SIGNALS HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE 23

24

Failure to wear required equipment

27

Illegal helmet contact

28

Unsportsmanlike conduct Noncontact foul

Illegal participation

29

30

31

Sideline interference

Running into (NCAA) or Roughing kicker or holder

Illegal batting/kicking Invalid fair catch (Followed by pointing signal (NFHS) toward toe for kicking) Illegal fair catch signal

34

35

Roughing passer

39

36

Illegal pass/forward handing

40

Clipping

44

32

37

Intentional grounding

41

Blocking below waist Illegal block

Chop block

Grasping face mask or helmet opening

Forward pass interference Kick catching interference

38

Ineligible downfield on pass

Personal foul

42

45

Helping runner

33

43

Holding/obstructing Illegal use of hands/arms (NCAA)

46

Interlocked blocking Illegal use of hands or arms (NFHS) Illegal block in the back (NCAA)

47

Tripping

NOTE: Signals number 25 and 26 are for future expansion.

Player disqualification

98

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2012 TIMBERLAKE TIGERS—Pictured from the left are (front row) Adrian Carson, Cody Carson, Brock Buller, Drake Young, Nick Mullins, Jake Woodall; (second row) Cameron Weaver, Zeb McCollum, Blaine Dungan, Kacy Reinhart, Caleb Bishop, Joel Munoz; (third row) Kylee Severin (H2O Tech); Braden Seaman, Braden Robinson, Jacob Henderson, Kashen Jackson, Layne Fleming, Landon McClain; Bailey Clift (H2O Tech) and Karly LeForce (Film Tech); (back row) Kolton Fishback, Allen Jenlink, Jordan Nichols, Braden Buller, and Nick Blewitt. Photo by Roger McKenzie

Big losses hurt Timberlake’s chances to go far this year

By Roger McKenzie Normally, Timberlake reloads rather than rebuilds. This is not a normal year, however. Last year, the Tigers finished 9-3, after losing in the second round of the Class C play-offs. They should

make the play-offs again, but if they advance as far as they did last year, their accomplishment will be even greater because this is a rebuilding year.

The Tigers suffered heavy losses to graduation. Seven seniors, who took the

TIMBERLAKE COACHES—Coaching the Tigers in 2012 are, from the left, Nate Ross, Garrett Powell, Head Coach Brian Severin, and Tyler Severin. Also coaching is Chad Grebe, who was unavailable for the photo. Photo by Roger McKenzie

bulk of playing time on both offense and defense, are gone. Senior Brock Buller is the one returning starter, and will start again at offensive guard and on the defensive line.

Coach Brian Severin has led the Tigers for 18 years. This will be his 19th season at the helm. His record is 139-68. He and his staff of veterans — Garret Powell, Nate Ross, Chad Greb, and second year assistant, Tyler Severin — will be working with a lot of young, mostly inexperienced players, at least at the varsity level.

With the exception of Buller and junior Braden Seaman, most of the starters this season will be starting regularly for the first time. With 23 players, 12 of them new, Severin will be using a lot of young players. He is planning to keep his junior varsity program in place, though, so getting playing time should not be a problem for See Tigers Page 28

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those young players relegated to backup roles.

“We plan on trying to do what we’ve been doing,” said Severin.

That means a spread, hurry-up offense that skips the huddle. There will be a lot of offensive formations, all designed to move the ball quickly up the field, with the emphasis on throwing first, then running.

Freshman Braden Buller will have the daunting task of trying to replace quarterback Coy Trout. His backup will be Seaman. A variety of players are being tried at tailback and fullback, including speedy junior Jacob Henderson and sophomores Braden Robinson, Adrian Carson and Layne Fleming.

Filling out the line on both offense and defense is still being worked out.

Right now, the defense is ahead of the offense, with Buller at defensive end and Adrian Carson at middle linebacker providing the defensive leadership.

It’s going to to be a learning experience,” Severin admitted. “We expect to play hard and uphold the tradition here.”

That tradition has resulted in winning an average of over 10 games a year for the past five years.

District outlook The C-3 District that Timberlake plays in, has gotten even tougher with the addition of neighbor and recent Class B state champion Cherokee. While the Tigers will only have a few miles to

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Location Time

Aug. 31 Ringwood Away 7:30 Sept. 7 Claremore Christian Home 7:30 Sept. 14 DCLA* Away 7:30 Sept. 21 Sharon-Mutual Home 7:30 Sept. 28 Prue* Away 7:30 Oct. 4 Carney* Away 7:30 Oct. 12 Kremlin-Hillsdale* Home 7:30

Homecoming Oct. 18 Cherokee* Away 7:30 Oct. 26 Bluejacket* Home 7:30 Nov. 2 Bartlesville Wesleyan* Home 7:30

Senior Night Home Games are in Bold * District game

travel when they face Cherokee on Oct. 18, they will be putting on the miles for their away game with new district member Prue. Next year, they will travel even further to play Bluejacket and Bartlesville Wesleyan in district games.

Cherokee has been installed as the

district’s pre-season favorite, with Deer Creek-Lamont, which went 10-1 last year, second. Timberlake is third.

The Tigers should definitely make the play-offs, but they’ll have to overcome their youth and inexperience to do better than last season.

TIMBERLAKE SENIORS—Pictured the two Tiger seniors for 2012: Nick Mullins (23) and Brock Buller (55). Photo by Roger McKenzie

Cherokee Chiefs 2012 Roster No Name 2 Avery Bagenstos 3 Cole DeWitt 5 Tanner Bowman 7 Gavin Kennedy 10 Chris Klick 11 Trevor Lucas 12 Grant DeWitt 15 Austin Huckabee 16 Conner Hester 18 Landon Schanbacher 22 Austin Guffy 23 Alex Castro 24 Tanner Ducotey 26 Caleb Smith 32 Josh Argraves 38 Drew Hoggard 40 Nicholas Cochran

Cl Pos Ht Wt Fr QB/S 5”10” 145 Fr QB/DB 5’7” 120 So QB/DB 5’10” 165 So G/DL 5’8” 205 Jr TE/DE 6’4” 195 Fr WR/S 5”10” 120 Sr C/DE 6’2” 210 Sr WR/DB 5’8” 150 So WR/DB 5’7” 135 Sr RB/LB 6’0” 180 Fr RB/LB 5’10” 140 Jr RB/LB 6’0” 185 Jr RB/LB 5’10” 165 Fr WR/CB 5’6” 135 Sr RB/DB 5’10” 165 So G/DL 5’5” 180 Fr FB/LB 5’11” 170

No 45 50 51 55 56 60 63 65 73 75 80 81 82 84 85 88 89

Name Cl Zach James Jr Michael Lucas Sr Brandon Roadenbaugh So Chase Puffinbarger So Dakota Knabe So Sheldon White Fr Billy Wolfe Fr Evan Kingcade Fr Kolby Gilley Fr Grant Wilber Fr Chance Smith So Braden Waugh So Jadon Hicks Fr Hunter Jordan Fr Austin James So Trey Salinas So Demetrius Highfill Fr

Pos Ht Wt G/LB 6’0” 230 TE/DE 6’2” 215 OL 6’0” 192 OL/DL 5”10” 193 G/DL 6’2” 175 OL 5”11” 260 Ol/DL 5’8” 190 OL/DL 5’10” 190 C/NG 5’11” 195 OL/DL 5”10 270 RB/LB 6”0” 190 TE/LB 5’10” 165 WR/S 5’2” 100 OL/DL 6’0” 227 G/DL 6’1” 220 TE/DE 6”3” 235 TE/DE 6’0” 150

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2012 WAYNOKA RAILROADERS— Pictured from the left are (front row) Colton Budy, Austin Long, Logan Meriwether, Joshia Darr, Terrence Long, Jason Bence; (back row) Bailey Goucher, Kevin Hoy, Kelby Reed, Chad Tune, Mark Alvarado, and Bracen Ryell. Not pictured are Tyler Gavitt, Tyerell Wilcox, and Draven Smith. Photo by Roger McKenzie

Waynoka’s Kysar wants team to get better each week

By Roger McKenzie Low numbers played a big role in last year’s sub-par performance by Waynoka. Unfortunately, they may have the same effect this season, a prospect that Coach Scott Kysar approaches with the resignation that such cycles do occur in small schools.

The Railroaders have fielded winning teams for years.

“I can count on one hand how many losing seasons we’ve had since 1978.

Not very many people can say that,” said Kysar.

He should know. He’s been the head coach at Waynoka since 1978.

That makes this season his 35th at the helm of the Railroaders.

This year’s team started out with 17 players. A move-out and an existing non-football injury which will prevent another player from participating

brings the roster down to just 15 players. That’s still up from last year’s total of 12.

The small number includes seven returnees, but not all of those were regular starters. One that was, and who will anchor the offensive and defensive lines, is Mark Alvarado, the team’s only senior, and its biggest player at 6’2” and 340 pounds.

Working at quarterback will be either sophomore Josiah Darr or freshman Logan Meriwether, or a combination of the two. The rest of the positions on offense and defense are still being evaluated.

Coach Kysar calls it “mix and match.” Kelby Reed and Terrance Long, both juniors, probably have a head start at the center and wide receiver spots, respectively, because of their experience. The other juniors on

the team include Austin Long, Tyler Gavitt, and Jason Bence.

Everybody else, over half the roster, are freshmen. Kysar and assistant coach Beau Westphal, who is back for a sixth year, are looking closely at everyone.

Kysar summed up the process of mix and match.

“We try to find our eight best kids and put them on the field,” he explained. “It will be interesting to see how these kids do. We are young. We just have to be patient and learn along the way.

Last year’s Railroaders finished 1-8 overall. But Kysar’s pride in that team is evident. He described those players as “a group of kids who came out and saved the program.”

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“We’ve been blessed with good kids and good parents and strong support from the community, and kids that go work hard. It’s made it fun and rewarding,” he said, while adding, “It you stay long enough in a little school, you are going to find ‘down’ years.

This year is likely to be like last year, with the team struggling to overcome youth and inexperience. The Railroaders play in the tough C-1 district. It includes powerhouses Shattuck and Forgan. Balko and Buffalo also got good words from Kysar. The district’s top four teams will advance.

The Railroaders are enthusiastic and hopeful of grabbing one of the four district spots that advance to the play-offs. The odds are against them, however.

“We’re not very big, but we never have been. We’ve never been blessed by those big, beefy kids up front (with this year’s exception of Alvarado).

We’ve just had average kids that work hard. That’s the way it is this year, too,” said Kysar.

He described the team’s speed as average, not outstanding. But he emphasized that his team this year is not slow. What the team does have is a strong work ethic.

“Hard work will overcome talent almost 100 percent of the time,” said Kysar. “We just take pride in being a blue collar bunch of kids who will go out and work hard and try to get better every day. That’s all I can ask of them.”

Getting better every week is the team’s main goal.

“We’re not worried about wins and losses,” Kysar summed up. “We just need to do the little things on the field and in the classroom, and those things will work themselves out.”

WAYNOKA COACHES AND SENIOR—The long time Waynoka coaches flank the team’s lone 2012 senior. Pictured from the left are Coach Beau Westphal, senior Mark Alvarado, and Head Coach Scott Kysar. Photo by Roger McKenzie

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2012 Roster

2012 Football Schedule Date

Opponent

Aug. 31 Garber Sept. 7 Shattuck* Sept. 13 Buffalo* Sept. 21 Balko* Sept. 28 Goodwell* Oct. 4 Sharon Mutual* Oct. 12 Forgan* Oct. 18 Tyrone* Oct. 26 DCLA

Homecoming Nov. 2 Boise City*

Senior Night

Location Time

Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Away Home

7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30

Home 7:30

Home Games are in Bold * District game

N o Name 10 Colton Budy 11 Austin Long 12 Logan Meriwether 14 Joshia Darr 17 Terrance Long 21 Tyerell Wilcox 27 Draven Smith 34 Jason Bence 36 Tyler Gavitt 40 Bailey Goucher 52 Kevin Hoy 54 Kelby Reed 62 Chad Tune 74 Mark Alvarado 76 Bracen Ryell

Cl Pos Ht Wt Fr FB/S 5’6” 120 Jr FB/LB 5’9” 170 Fr QB/DB 5’11” 170 So QB/CB 5’9” 150 Jr TE/DE 5’8” 150 Fr TE/DE 5’8” 130 Fr E/DB 5”6” 120 Jr TE/DE 5’11” 120 Jr RB/DB 5’8” 145 Fr DL/DE 6’3” 180 Fr OL/DL 5’2” 200 Jr C/NG 6’3 190 Fr OL/NG 6’0” 155 Sr OL/NG 6’2” 340 Fr OL/NG 5’10” 150

Head Coach: Scott Kysar Assistant Coach: Beau Westphal

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American football was started in 1879 Derived from the English game of rugby, American football was started in 1879 with rules instituted by Walter Camp, player and coach at Yale University.

Walter Camp was born April 17, 1859, in New Haven, Connecticut. He attended Yale from 1876 to 1882, where he studied medicine and business. Walter Camp was an author, athletic director, chairman of the board of the New Haven Clock Company, and director of the Peck Brothers Company. He was general athletic director and head advisory football coach at Yale University from 1888-1914, and chairman of the Yale football committee from 1888-1912.

Camp played football at Yale and helped evolve the rules of the game away from

Rugby and Soccer rules into the rules of American Football as we know them today.

One precursor to Walter Camp’s influence was William Ebb Ellis, a student at the Rugby School in England.

In 1823, Ellis was the first person noted for picking up the ball during the soccer game and running with it, thereby breaking and changing the rules. In 1876, at the Massosoit convention, the the first attempts at writing down the rules of American football were made. Walter Camp edited every American Football rulebook until his death in 1925.

Walter Camp contibuted the following changes from Rugby and Soccer to American football: • one side retained undisputed pos-

Oklahoma State University Football 2012 Date Opponent Location Time 09/01 vs. Savannah State Stillwater, OK 6:00 p.m. CT 09/08 at Arizona

Tucson, AZ 9:30 p.m. CT 09/15 vs. Louisiana-Lafayette Stillwater, OK 11:00 a.m. C 09/29 vs. Texas Stillwater, OK TBA 10/13 at Kansas Lawrence, KS TBA 10/20 vs. Iowa State Stillwater, OK TBA 10/27 vs. TCU Stillwater, OK TBA 11/03 at Kansas State Manhattan, KS TBA 11/10 vs. West Virginia Stillwater, OK TBA 11/17 vs. Texas Tech Stillwater, OK TBA 11/24 at Oklahoma Norman, OK TBA 12/01 at Baylor Waco, TX TBA

“Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.”

Vince Lombardi

session of the ball, until that side gives up the ball as a result of its own violations • the line of scrimmage • 11 on a team instead of 15 • created the quarter-back and center positions • forward pass • standardized the scoring system, numerical scoring • created the safety, interference, penalties, and the neutral zone • tackling as low as the knee was permitted - 1888 • a touchdown increased in value to six points and field goals went down to three points - 1912 The NFL or the National Football League, was formed in 1920.

“Confidence doesn’t come out of nowhere.

It’s a result of something... hours and days and weeks and years of constant work and dedication.”

Roger Staubach

2012 OU Football Schedule

Date Opponent Location 09/01 at UTEP El Paso, Texas 09/08 Florida A&M Norman, Okla.

09/15 Open 09/22 Kansas State Norman, Okla.

09/29 Open 10/06 at Texas Tech Lubbock, Texas 10/13 Texas Dallas, Texas 10/20 Kansas Norman, Okla.

10/27 Notre Dame Norman, Okla.

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2012 MEDICINE LODGE INDIANS—Pictured from the left, are Logan Bertholf, Michael McLemore, Nathan Liebham, Bryant Wornkey, Dakota Lonker, Jimmy Horn, Russell Peitz; (second row) Nick Nolan, Bryan Bloesser, David Miller, Tyler Lynch, Yoost Harmsen, Cole Patton, Tyler Small, Lakin Liebst; (third row) Micah Richert, Aaron Woodward, Eric Fischer, Scott Beecher, Scott Angell, Nathaniel Hatfield, Anthony Schmidt, Trevor Thompson, Reuben Arredondo; (back row) Riley Combs, Derrek McGrath, Gage Axline, Thad Ehrsman, Tim Smith, Clayton Fischer, Ethan Harget, and Dakota Winter. Photo by Roger McKenzie

Coaching continuity, experience, senior leadership should make Indians better this season

By Roger McKenzie Last season, the Medicine Lodge Indians were just 4-6 as a 3-A team, but that record doesn’t reveal just how good the Indians were. Of the six losses (including one play-off game), only two were by margins of more than a touchdown.

Three of those losses were decided by three points or less; and that’s against some opponents who have since been moved up to 4-A. The Indians, however, will be playing opponents closer in size this season, because they have been moved down to 2-A, where they will play in District 5 with Ellinwood, Inman, LaCrosse, and Sterling.

Gone are 11 seniors from a year ago.

The biggest losses were the heart of the defense — middle linebackers Jake Beecher and Kelvin Shinliver. Shinliver, also a tight end on offense, was the team’s leading receiver; and Beecher was the team’s leading rusher with over 750 yards gained at running back. Also gone from the offense are three of the team’s starting offensive linemen and two wide receivers.

Back to lead the Indians for a second year is Coach Faron Kraft. His return is

a big plus. It means continuity and familiarity for the 14 returning players this season. That certainly will help make things run smoother as Coach Kraft and his two new assistants, Josh Ybarra and Michael Stull,are rebuilding the Indians.

While the seniors lost will be hard to replace, the coaches have a lot to work with, including 14 seniors. Eight of those seniors return, while six are new. Of the 14 returnees, eight are lettermen who all started at one point or another. There are also 18 newcomers, including 11 freshmen.

Coach Kraft admitted there are question marks before the season gets underway: on offense - a fullback, wide receiver, an offensive line spot, and a safety; on defense - a defensive end, and a cornerback still have to be decided. The kicking game needs solidified as well.

Offense Quarterback Bryan Hellman is gone from a year ago, but junior Scott Beecher (5’10”, 150) had a few starts of his own as a sophomore and is a solid quarterback. He’s fast and can run the option.

The Indians will run first, but Kraft will have the team throwing more this season because of Beecher’s arm.

He should have time to throw because of his running ability, and because the offensive line, which returns mostly intact, did a good job of pass blocking last year.

Play-action passes will predominate.

Tailback is in good shape with the return of senior Bryant Wornkey, who started along with Jake Beecher last season. Wornkey (5’11”, 180) is also a good receiver and accounted for almost 600 yards rushing and receiving. As of now, there is no firm decision on fullback. Returning senior Jimmy Horn and a new senior, Russell Pietz, are battling to win that spot in the offense.

Tight end belongs to Lakin Leibst, a senior who is a tall (6’2”) target and a good blocker. He is moving over from last year’s wide receiver spot. Wide receiver is another question mark, but senior returnee Nathan Liebham gets the early nod on wide receiver spot, while Michael McLemore and Tyler Lynch are contending for the other receiver position.

The offensive and defensive lines are in good shape. Senior Logan Bertholf (5’10”, 175) returns at center. Another See Indians Page 40

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senior returning starter, Tyler Small, gets one guard spot. Despite his name, he’s the team’s biggest (6’1”, 270) and best lineman, according to Kraft. Another big man, Cole Patton (6’2”, 245) has the nod at the other guard spot. Despite being a senior, Patton did not play last season.

Senior David Miller, a backup last year, will start at one offensive tackle.

Returnees Scott Angell, a junior and the tallest player on the team at 6’9”, and Eric Fischer, a sophomore, will both see action at the other tackle spot.

Defense Medicine Lodge will run a 4-4 defense. Small anchors the line. Kraft describes him as a “beast” — one of the best defensive linemen in the Central Plains Conference. Patton will join him on the inside, while Angell will take one end and the other is being shared at the moment by returnees Brian Blosser, a senior, and Aaron Woodward, a sophomore.

The team’s starting linebackers all got experience playing last year. On the inside are Logan Bertholf and David Miller, who were backups last year. At one outside linebacker spot is a returning starter, Wornkey, while the other outside linebacker is Liebst, who because of his aggressiveness, has moved over

Medicine Lodge Indians

2010 Football Schedule Date

Opponent

Aug. 31 Independent* Sept. 7 Bluestem* Sept. 14 Douglass* Sept. 21 Chaparral Sept. 28 Inman Oct. 5 Sterling

Homecoming Oct. 12 Ellinwood Oct. 19 Sublette Oct. 25 La Crosse

Parents’ Night Oct. 30 Bi-District Nov. 2 Regional Nov. 16 Sub-State Nov. 24 State

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Away 7:00 Away 7:00 Home 7:00 Away 7:00 Away 7:00 Home 7:00 Away 7:00 Home 7:00 Home 7:00 TBA TBA TBA TBA

TBA TBA TBA TBA

Home Games are in Bold * District game

from free safety where he started some games last year.

The defensive secondary is in flux.

Nathan Liebham, who is started about half of last season at cornerback, is one starter. The other cornerback remains a big question mark, Kraft said.

At safety is Scott Beecher. He doesn’t have a lot of experience there, but is fast.

He saw some action at outside linebacker last season.

Season outlook LaCrosse, which reached the state championship game last season, has be considered the district favorite, but Kraft says Sterling and Medicine Lodge will make things interesting. Medicine Lodge could even challenge for the district title when they meet LaCrosse in the last regular season game at Medicine Lodge on Oct. 25. Even if the Indians don’t win, they could be play-off bound.

MEDICINE LODGE COACHES--Coaching the Indians for 2012 are, from the left, are assistants Michael Stull and Josh Ybarra and Head Coach Faron Kraft.

Photo by Roger McKenzie

Medicine Lodge Indians 2012 Roster No Name 1 Bryant Wornkey 3 Micah Richert 8 Ethan Harget 10 Scott Beecher 13 Nick Nolan 15 Gage Axline 22 Jimmy Horn 24 Riley Combs 33 Nathan Liebham 34 Aaron Woodward 42 Dakota Lonker 44 Russell Peitz 51 Logan Bertholf 53 Eric Fischer 55 David Miller 56 Anthony Schmidt

Cl Pos 12 RB/LB 9 RB/LB 9 QB/DB 11 QB/LB 9 RB/DB 9 RB/LB 12 RB/LB 9 TE/LB 12 WR/DB 10 TE/DL 12 WR/DB 12 RB/LB 12 OL/LB 10 OL/DL 12 OL/LB 10 OL/DL

Ht 5’11 5’7 5’10 5’10 5’6 5’11 5’9 5’8 5’10 5’10 5’11 5’8 5’10 6’3 6’1 5’10

Wt 180 150 140 150 140 170 140 160 145 175 165 150 175 200 175 190

Head Coach: Faron Kraft Assistant Coaches: Josh Ybarra and Michael Stull

No Name Cl Pos 57 Tyler Small 12 OL/DL 59 Trevor Thompson 10 OL/DL 60 Bryan Bloesser 12 OL/DL 64 Darrek McGrath 9 OL/DL 65 Clayton Fischer 9 OL/DL 72 Thad Ehrsman 9 OL/DL 75 Cole Patton 12 OL/DL 76 Ruben Arredondo 9 OL/DL 77 Yoost Harmsen 12 OL/DL 78 Nathaniel Hatfield 11 OL/DL 79 Scott Angell 11 OL/DL 81 Michael McLemore 12 WR/DB 83 Tim Smith 9 WR/LB 84 Lakin Leibst 12 TE/LB 88 Tyler Lynch 12 WR/DB 89 Dakota Winter 9 WR/DB

Ht 6’1 5’11 5’11 5’10 5’11 6’ 6’2 5’8 6’8 6’2 6’9 5’8 6’2 6’2 6’2 5’9

Wt 270 205 190 205 180 240 245 230 250 260 230 140 140 165 160 150

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MEDICINE LODGE SENIORS—The 2012 Indian seniors are, from the left, (front row) Brian Bloesser, Michael McLemore, Russell Peitz, Lakin Liebst, Nathan Liebham, Cole Patton; (back row) Jimmy Horn, Dakota Lonker, Logan Bertholf, David Miller, Yoost Harmsen, Tyler Lynch, Bryant Wornkey, and Tyler Small. Photo by Roger McKenzie

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2012 SOUTH BARBER CHIEFTAINS--Pictured from the left are (front row) Tyler Martin, Daniel Jones, Dylan Allison, Jace Thurman, Lane Hess, Trenton Jahay; (second row) Patrick Lambert, Eli Corino, Landon Vogel, Peyton Yandel, Taylor Donaldson, Conner Black, Daniel Anderson (manager); (back row) Peyton Reeves, Zech Sowter, Travis Hoch, Bryce Roberts, and Kale Girty. Photo by Roger McKenzie

New coach, new offense, new enthusiasm at South Barber

By Roger McKenzie For the first time in over two decades, James Johnston won’t be on the sidelines coaching for South Barber. But the 2012 Chieftains aren’t being left in the lurch.

The leader on the sidelines is familiar to just about every South Barber football player. That’s because Coach Tim Rector has been coaching the junior high football team for the past five years. In fact, his first seventh grade players are now his seniors.

“The players are very used to me. It has been an easy transition,” he said.

Despite the common familiarity, Coach Rector plans some changes in the football program — a more spread out offense, a faster pace.

“We’ll run first, but we’ll definitely pass the ball,” the coach said.

And he plans on some of his younger players stepping up and playing more.

Gone are five seniors from last year’s bi-district champions, including All-District running back and Defensive MVP (linebacker) Blake Wagenbach, All-District quarterback Michah Polson, and Division II East All-Star end Luke Yearout.

Rector and returning assistant coach Matt Cantrell will have four seniors and

a total of 14 returnees back from last season’s 8-3 team to lay the foundation for another run in the play-offs. And, he’ll have three newcomers to help provide more depth on both sides of the line.

A look at the offense Sophomore Peyton Yandel is one of the young players Rector is asking to step up. He’ll replace the departed Polson. He saw some action last year and is very athletic. Rector called him a dual threat for his ability to run and throw. He’s also the team’s kicker.

Another young player asked to step up is sophomore Dillon Allison at tailback. Like Yandell, Allison is on the small side, but that may play to his advantage. According to Rector, Allison is small enough to hide behind his blockers, and then pop out for yardage. He described the tailback as “very gifted at finding the hole (to run through).”

An experienced Conner Black is the tight end. The senior is a big, strong player who moves well, blocks well, and can catch. He’s also an All-League punter.

Black will be sharing his wisdom and experience with Peyton Reeves, a sophomore, who’ll also see action at tight end, as well as the offensive line.

Kale Girty, a junior, is a wide receiver who has good hands. He runs “great” routes, according to his coach.

Senior Jace Thurman will be the slot receiver. The returning starter is experienced and fast — the second fastest player on the team. He ‘s also worked hard this summer to improve even more.

Guards Lane Hess and Eli Corino are both returning starters. Hess is a senior, and Corino got some starts late last season as a sophomore. Rector described them as big, strong players who can move.

Center is the big question mark on offense. Rector will be trying several people here. It’s an important position, and he wants to get it right.

The South Barber offense will feature a lot of looks and misdirection. Traps, counters, veer and option plays will all be a part of the Rector offense. He also plans to use hurry-up things, which means some no huddle trickery.

“Our quickness and speed are advantages,” the coach said. “We want to use our athleticism to our advantage.”

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At the time of my interview with Coach Rector (Aug. 15), he admitted, “We haven’t practiced defense much.”

That, I’m sure, has changed. Rector wasn’t sure, at the time, just what kind of defensive lineup he would favor. The important thing, however, is that six starters return on defense. Thurman, Girty, Black, Hess, Corino, and Taylor Donaldson (a junior) provide a solid foundation for whatever sets are used.

District 4 changes District 4 has lost power South Haven,which reached the state semi-

final game before losing last year, and Burrton. In their stead, the district gained Cunningham and Stafford.

Caldwell and South Barber are the favorites. The Chieftains and their new coach are hungry for a chance to go further in the play-offs. They should get the chance, but they can’t afford to take anything for granted.

“I’m encouraged. I feel really good,” said Rector. “The team has worked really hard in practice, especially on their conditioning because of our up-tempo game.

They haven’t let me down.”

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2012 Football Schedule Date

Opponent

Aug. 31 Skyline Sept. 7 South Haven Sept. 14 Attica* Sept. 21 Stafford

Homecoming Sept. 28 Macksville Oct. 5 Caldwell* Oct. 12 Argonia* Oct. 19 Norwich*

Parents’ Night Oct. 25 Cunnighanm* Oct. 30 Bi-District Nov. 3 Regional Nov. 9 Sub-State Nov. 17 State

Location Time

Home Home Away Home

7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00

Away 7:00 Home 7:00 Away 7:00 Home 7:00 Away TBA TBA TBA TBA

7:00 TBA TBA TBA TBA

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South Barber Chieftains SOUTH BARBER SENIORS--Pictured from the left are the 2012 Chieftain seniors: Patrick Lambert, Conner Black, Jace Thurman, and Lane Hess. Photo by Roger McKenzie

2012 Roster

No Name Cl Pos Ht Wt * Conner Black Sr TE/LB 6’0” 200 * Lane Hess Sr OL/NG 5’7” 205 * Patrick Lambert Sr TE/DB 6’0” 155 * Jace Thurman Sr WR/DB 5’11” 155 * Eli Corino Jr OL/DL 6’4” 265 * Taylor Donaldson Jr WR/DB 5’9” 140 * Kale Girty Jr TE/DE 6’0” 180 * Travis Hoch Jr OL/DL 6’6” 300 * Daniel Jones Jr C/DE 5’10” 155 * Dylan Allison So RB/LB 5’9” 150 * Peyton Reeves So TE/LB 5’11” 160 * Bryce Roberts So TE/DL 6’3” 150 * Zech Sowter So C/NG 5’9” 185 * Peyton Yandel So QB/S 5’9” 155 * Landon Vogel So OL/DL 5’11” 280 * Trenton Jahay Fr OL/DL 5’11” 180 * Tyler Martin Fr OL/LB 5”9” 155 * Note: Team jerseys had not been given out yet, so no number were known

SOUTH BARBER COACHES--Coaching the Chieftains for 2012 are long time assistant coach Matt Cantrell (left) and new head coach Tim Rector. Photo by Roger McKenzie

Head Coach: Tim Rector Assistant Coach: Matt Cantrell Manager: Daniel Anderson

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