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T.O.M: Westside Little League The Westside (Sioux City) Little League Competed in the Midwest Championship By Kelly Hendricks | Web Editor
This year was the first time since 1983 that the Sioux City West Little League team made it to the Midwest Championship. In order to qualify for the tournament, they had to win the Iowa State Championship. Which they did, by defeating Fairfield (11-1), Sioux City Headid (5-0) and for the final game, they beat Racoon Valley. They had a team party to celebrate, but only had five days to prepare before they headed to Indianapolis to compete again. Coach Corey Dickson was really proud of his team’s accomplishments. They ended up finishing tied for fourth at the Midwest Championship. “It was fantastic, a little bit overwhelming since it was a once Westside Little League proudly displaying their winning in a lifetime experience,” he said. Dickson said through the process he banner. saw the kids grow up a little bit. be representing the state. After all, it in the Midwest Championship. Sioux “We weren’t very nervous in was the first time in 29 years Sioux City West was lucky enough to be one the State Tournament. We were the City West made it to the Regional of those 12. But it wasn’t just luck that District Champions last year and had Final. Dickson said the facilities were brought them there, it was dedication, ten of the same 11 players. There were outstanding and he could tell his team talent and hard work. They were no definitely some nerves in the regional enjoyed the atmosphere and meeting longer just representing their city, but tournament because it was such a big players from different teams. they were now showcasing Iowa’s best. opportunity,” Dickson said. It really was quite an honor. There are Before the Regional games, Sioux Even with the nerves, Dickson and 1,042 Little League teams in the CenCity West didn’t change up their the boys were extremely honored to tral Region and only 12 get to compete routine at all. Dickson did his normal
pre-game talk by the dugout. While he was rallying his team, he told them to focus just on the first inning and to take everything onestep at a time. “We constantly talk about staying current and not thinking too far ahead,” Dickson went on to say. Westside’s best game at the tournament was against Girard, Ks. with a 12-7 victory. Dickson’s team had 14 total hits. Jack Graves had a home run and Austin Carter and Luke Johnson both had three hits. In their last game at the Midwest Championships, Westside had five hits in ten chances at bat with three walks. The team practices every day for about an hour and a half. Dickson said at practices, his team is able to focus on coming together and he is able to figure out what each player’s strong points are. By bringing together each individual strong point, the team became a powerful force to reckon with. “My favorite part of the experience was just knowing that in ten or 20 years down the road, they’ll look back and be able to appreciate what they’ve done,” Dickson said.
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The 2012 Summer Iowa Games powered by the Iowa Food & Family Project recently concluded competitions in 58 sports. For the nineteenth consecutive year the Games had more than 14,000 athletes competing.
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This year, 14,149 athletes competed in the annual sports festival from all 99 Iowa counties. Top 5 Team Sports Soccer (Youth & Adult) Basketball (5 on 5) Softball (10U-18U) Baseball (10U-14U) Ultimate Frisbee
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Highlights from this summers events featured an adult men’s basketball team, with former Hawkeye’s Adam Haluska and Jeff Horner winning the gold medal. Kay Munsen, a 91-year old swimmer competed in the 100 meter and 500 meter freestyle as well as the 100 meter breaststroke. Munsen won three gold medals in her age division.
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Class 2A 1st Team All-State:
Class 3A 1st Team All-State:
Class 1A 1st Team All-State:
C-Joel Lanning, Jr., Ankeny C-Jeff Pullen, Sr., West Des Moines Valley P-Andrew Clemen, Sr., Dowling Catholic P-Nick Belzer, Jr., Ankeny P-Colby Carmichael, Jr., Des Moines East P-Alex Hayden, Sr., Cedar Rapids Kennedy P-Colby Sorensen, Sr., North Scott (Eldridge) INF-Cody Bell, Sr., Cedar Rapids Kennedy INF-Reid Bonner, Jr., Iowa City West INF-Kyle Carnahan, Sr., Marshalltown INF-Zach Little, Sr., Southeast Polk INF-Nolan Lodden, Sr., West Des Moines Valley OF-Zach Coppola, Sr., Dowling Catholic OF-Jason Velvick, Sr., Cedar Rapids Prairie OF-Dom Thompson-Williams, Jr., Sioux City East UTL-Josh Crosby, Jr., Iowa City High UTL-Will Gormally, Sr., Fort Dodge UTL-Matt Johnson, Jr., Ankeny Class 4A Player of the Year: Dom Thompson-Williams, Jr., Sioux City East Class 4A Pitcher of the Year: Nick Belzer, Jr., Ankeny Class 4A Coach of the Year: Matt Elsbecker, Fort Dodge C-Jake Stenburg, Sr., Benton (Van Horne) C-Jake Thuman, Jr., Central Clinton (DeWitt) P-Dynas Doud, Sr., Dallas Center-Grimes P-Eli Dunne, So., Grinnell P-Chris Eckstaine, Sr., LeMars P-Jonny Frese, Jr., Benton (Van Horne) P-Alec Rash, Sr., A-D-M (Adel) INF-Ozzie Adams, Sr., Clear Lake INF-Ben Bruck, Sr., Harlan INF-Alec Forbes, Jr., Glenwood INF-Mitch Moser, Jr., Benton (Van Horne) INF-Blaine Snitker, Sr., Waukon OF-Paul Jacobson, Sr., Bishop Heelan (Sioux City) OF-Ryan Lehman, Sr., Western Dubuque (Epworth) OF-Tanner Truesdell, Sr., Clear Lake UTL-Jordan Ely, Sr., Grinnell UTL-Hazel Kendall, Sr., Sergeant Bluff-Luton UTL-Tyler Peyton, Sr., Dallas Center-Grimes Class 3A Player of the Year: Paul Jacobson, Sr., Bishop Heelan (Sioux City) Class 3A Pitcher of the Year: Tyler Peyton, Sr., Dallas CenterGrimes Class 3A Coach of the Year: Byron Peyton, Dallas Center-Grimes
C-D. J. Fulton, Northeast (Goose Lake) C-Lucas Jacque, Sr., Beckman (Dyersville) P-Jacob Hadaway, Jr., North Polk P-Chris Halbur, Jr., Kuemper Catholic (Carroll) P-Cale Henke, Sr., Hudson P-Josh Martsching, Sr., Davis County (Bloomfield) P-Calvin Mathews, Sr., Davis County (Bloomfield) INF-Jacob Davidson, Sr., Davis County (Bloomfield) INF-Noah Pickard, Sr., North Polk INF-Tommy Setterdahl, Jr., St. Edmond (Fort Dodge) INF-Nate Steger, Sr., Beckman (Dyersville) INF-Jackson Steinberg, Sr., Saint Ansgar OF-Robbie Anstoetter, Sr., Beckman (Dyersville) OF-Jake Greco, Sr., North Fayette (West Union) OF-Jalen Henningsen, Sr., Alta/Aurelia UTL-Matt Bushbaum, Sr., Osage UTL-Craig Konrardy, Sr., Columbus Catholic (Waterloo) UTL-Dakota Wolken, Sr., East Marshall (LeGrand) Class 2A Player of the Year: Calvin Mathews, Sr., Davis County (Bloomfield) Class 2A Pitcher of the Year: Jacob Hadaway, Jr., North Polk Class 2A Coach of the Year: Tom Jenk Jr., Beckman (Dyersville) C-Jake Lewis, Jr., St. Albert (Council Bluffs) C-Dylon Lower, Sr., Lawton-Bronson P-Matt Heiderscheit, Sr., Kee (Lansing) P-Austin Lefler, Jr., Lawton-Bronson P-Marshall Morgan, Sr., Lisbon P-Otis Roby, Fr., Twin Cedars (Bussey) P-Austin Vaske, Sr., Bishop Garrigan (Algona) INF-Brandon Brittain, So., Van Meter INF-Spencer Gritsch, Sr., B-G-M (Brooklyn) INF-JD Nielsen, Sr., Martensdale-St. Marys INF-Beau Pick, Sr., St. Marys (Remsen) INF-Luke Skinner, Sr., Lawton-Bronson OF-Jake Adams, Sr., Newman Catholic (Mason City) OF-Jordan Bahl, Sr., Lisbon OF- Ben Hecker, Sr., St. Albert (Council Bluffs) UTL-Lucas Blum, Sr., Walnut UTL-Gage Reis, Sr., Coon Rapids-Bayard UTL-Collin Thomas, Sr., Pleasantville Class 1A Co-Players of the Year: JD Nielsen, Sr., MartensdaleSt. Marys and Austin Vaske, Sr., Bishop Garrigan (Algona) Class 1A Pitcher of the Year: Otis Roby, Fr., Twin Cedars (Bussey) Class 1A Coach of the Year: Brad Bruning, Lawton-Bronson
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Softball Class 5A 1st Team All-State: Class C-Sammie 5A 1stHildreth, Team All-State: Sr., Johnston
C-Sammie C-Taylor Berry, Hildreth, Jr., Muscatine Sr., Johnston C-Taylor P-Riley Fisher, Berry, Jr., Sr.,Muscatine Des Moines East P-Riley P-Mackenzie Fisher,Laux, Sr., Des Sr.,Moines Iowa City EastWest P-Mackenzie P-Chandra McCampbell, Laux, Sr., Iowa Sr., City Burlington West P-Chandra P-Hannah McCampbell, Petersen, Sr., Cedar Sr., Burlington Rapids Jefferson P-Hannah P-Shayla Starkenburg, Petersen, Sr., Sr., Cedar Ankeny Rapids Jefferson P-Shayla INF-AlyStarkenburg, Cappaert, Sr.,Sr., Ankeny Ankeny INF-Aly INF-Jessica Cappaert, Grochala, Sr., Ankeny Sr., Des Moines East INF-Jessica INF-TatumGrochala, Klein, Sr.,Sr., Iowa DesCity Moines WestEast INF-Tatum INF-ChloeKlein, Miller,Sr., Sr.,Iowa Pleasant City Valley West INF-Chloe INF-OliviaMiller, Roark,Sr., Jr.,Pleasant Ottumwa Valley INF-Olivia OF-Laney Roark, Abrahamson, Jr., Ottumwa Sr., West Des Moines Valley OF-Laney OF-Sammy Abrahamson, Garrett, Jr., Sr., Ottumwa West Des Moines Valley OF-Sammy OF-Rachel Garrett, Sedlacek,Jr.,Sr., Ottumwa Cedar Rapids Jefferson OF-Rachel UTL-Alyssa Sedlacek, Netty, Sr., Sr.,Waterloo Cedar Rapids East Jefferson UTL-Alyssa UTL-Katie Sommer, Netty, Sr.,So., Waterloo Dubuque EastSenior UTL-Katie UTL-Abbey Sommer, Wilmes,So., Sr.,Dubuque JohnstonSenior Class 5A Player ofSr., theJohnston Year: Aly Cappaert, Sr., Ankney UTL-Abbey Wilmes, Class Class5A 5APlayer Pitcher ofof the the Year: Year: Aly Shayla Cappaert, Starkenburg, Sr., Ankney Sr., Ankeny Class Class5A 5APitcher Coach of the Year: Shayla Jeff Kelley, Starkenburg, Iowa CitySr., West Ankeny Class 5A Coach of the Year: Jeff Kelley, Iowa City West
Class 4A 1st Team All-State: Class C-Makayla 4A 1stAugustine, Team All-State: Jr., Bishop Heelan (Sioux City)
C-Makayla C-Betsy Thomas, Augustine, Sr., Sergeant Jr., Bishop Bluff-Luton Heelan (Sioux City) C-Betsy P-MollyThomas, Bryan, Sr., Sr.,Glenwood Sergeant Bluff-Luton P-Molly P-Kenzie Bryan, Flaws,Sr., Sr.,Glenwood Carlisle P-Kenzie P-Madison Flaws, Frain, Sr.,Sr., Carlisle Creston P-Madison P-Paige Lowery, Frain, So., Sr., Creston Dallas Center-Grimes P-Paige P-AbbieLowery, Van Vleet, So., Sr., Dallas Indianola Center-Grimes P-Abbie INF-Taylor Van Benshoof, Vleet, Sr., Indianola Jr., Winterset INF-Taylor INF-Maddie Benshoof, Bohr, Jr.,Jr., Washington Winterset INF-Maddie INF-KaitlinBohr, Briley,Jr., Sr., Washington Creston INF-Kaitlin INF-Alicia Briley, Jones, Sr., Sr.,Keokuk Creston INF-Alicia INF-Caitlin Jones, Wnek, Sr.,Sr., Keokuk Clear Creek-Amana INF-Caitlin OF-SeyerraWnek, DuBois, Sr.,Sr., Clear Carlisle Creek-Amana OF-Seyerra OF-Fran Strub, DuBois, Sr., Clear Sr., Carlisle Creek-Amana OF-Fran OF-Macey Strub, Wolfe, Sr.,Jr., Clear Dallas Creek-Amana Center-Grimes OF-Macey UTL-KarlyWolfe, Olson, Jr.,Jr., Dallas Winterset Center-Grimes UTL-Karly UTL-Mariah Olson, McKinnon, Jr., Winterset Sr., Clear Creek-Amana UTL-Mariah UTL-Courtney McKinnon, Meyer, Sr., Sr.,Newton Clear Creek-Amana Class UTL-Courtney 4A Player Meyer, of the Sr., Newton Year: Abbie Van Vleet, Sr., Indianola Class Class4A 4APlayer Pitcher ofof the the Year: Year: Abbie PaigeVan Lowery, Vleet,So., Sr., Dallas Indianola CenterClass Grimes 4A Pitcher of the Year: Paige Lowery, So., Dallas CenterGrimes Class 4A Coach of the Year: Stacy Evans, Indianola Class 4A Coach of the Year: Stacy Evans, Indianola
Class 3A 1st Team All-State: Class C-Katie 3A Roseland, 1st TeamJr.,All-State: East Marshall (LeGrand)
C-Katie C-Krysta Roseland, Tutsch, Sr., Jr., East Davenport Marshall Assumption (LeGrand) C-Krysta P-Kendall Tutsch, Bosch,Sr., Sr.,Davenport Estherville-Lincoln Assumption Central P-Kendall P-Kenzie Bosch, Ihle, So., Sr.,Ballard Estherville-Lincoln (Huxley) Central P-Kenzie P-CaileyIhle, Schlenker, So., Ballard Jr., Bondurant-Farrar (Huxley) P-Cailey P-ArranSchlenker, Weeces, Sr., Jr.,Solon Bondurant-Farrar P-Arran P-Alex Yacko, Weeces, Jr.,Sr., West Solon Burlington/Burlington-Notre Dame P-Alex INF-Bobbie Yacko,Jo Jr.,Burrows, West Burlington/Burlington-Notre Sr., Bondurant-Farrar Dame INF-Bobbie INF-Riley Hale, Jo Burrows, Fr., West Sr., Burlington/Burlington-Notre Bondurant-Farrar Dame INF-Riley INF-Emily Hale, Kirchner, Fr., West Jr., Burlington/Burlington-Notre Estherville-Lincoln Central Dame INF-Emily Kirchner, Jr., Estherville-Lincoln Central
INF-Mallory McArtor, Jr., Mid-Prairie (Wellman) INF-Mallory INF-Kara Misel, McArtor, Jr., Jr., Solon Mid-Prairie (Wellman) INF-Kara OF-Emily Misel, Bransky, Jr., Solon Sr., Solon OF-Emily OF-Amanda Bransky, Busta, Sr., Jr., Solon Forest City OF-Amanda OF-Tarah Busta, Hunt, Sr., Jr., Forest MOC-Floyd City Valley OF-Tarah UTL-Grace Hunt, Hall, Sr., Sr., MOC-Floyd Ballard (Huxley) Valley UTL-Grace UTL-Paige Hall, Krause, Sr., Ballard Jr., Spirit (Huxley) Lake UTL-Paige UTL-Alyssa Krause, Whitmore, Jr., Spirit Sr.,Lake East Marshall (LeGrand) UTL-Alyssa Class 3A Whitmore, Player of Sr., theEast Year: Marshall Kara Misel, (LeGrand) Sr., Solon Class Class 3A3A Player Pitcher of the of the Year: Year: KaraArran Misel,Weeces, Sr., Solon Sr., Solon Class Class 3A3A Pitcher Coachofofthe theYear: Year:Arran Roger Weeces, Roland, Sr., Bondurant-Farrar Solon Class 3A Coach of the Year: Roger Roland, Bondurant-Farrar
Class 2A 1st Team All-State: ClassC-Cheyanne 2A 1st Team Boland, All-State: Jr., North Union
C-Cheyanne C-Whitney Boland, Matlack, Jr.,Sr., North Denver Union C-Whitney P-Josie Brackey, Matlack,Sr., Sr.,Lake Denver Mills P-Josie P-Breanna Brackey, Fortune, Sr., Lake So., Mills Wayne (Corydon) P-Breanna P-Madison Fortune, Keysor, So., Jr.,Wayne Treynor (Corydon) P-Madison P-KelseyKeysor, Lough,Jr., Jr.,Treynor Jesup P-Kelsey P-Faith Lough, Schmidt, Jr., Jesup Sr., Emmetsburg P-Faith INF-Katelyn Schmidt,Buckalew, Sr., Emmetsburg Sr., Woodward-Granger INF-Katelyn INF-Annette Buckalew, Bosman, Sr.,Sr., Woodward-Granger Des Moines Christian INF-Annette INF-Collete Bosman, Haag, Jr., Sr.,North Des Moines Union Christian INF-Collete INF-Aspen Haag, Rhodes, Jr., North Sr., Van Union Meter INF-Aspen INF-Anna Rhodes, Strien,Sr., So.,Van Columbus Meter Catholic (Waterloo) INF-Anna OF-Tiffany Strien, Hoth, So.,Sr., Columbus Sumner-Fredericksburg Catholic (Waterloo) OF-Tiffany OF-Jen Pohlman, Hoth, Sr.,Sr., Sumner-Fredericksburg West Branch OF-Jen OF-Alex Pohlman, Snyder, Sr.,Sr., West Treynor Branch OF-Alex UTL-Nichole Snyder, Fagle, Sr., Treynor Sr., North Fayette (West Union) UTL-Nichole UTL-Leah Fagle, Harris,Sr., Sr.,North Des Moines FayetteChristian (West Union) UTL-Leah UTL-Allie Harris, Ingalls, Sr., Jr., DesNorth Moines Union Christian UTL-Allie Class 2AIngalls, Player Jr.,of North the Union Year: Aspen Rhodes, Sr., Van Meter Class Class 2A2A Player Pitcher of the of the Year: Year: Aspen Kelsey Rhodes, Lough, Sr., Jr., VanJesup Meter Class Class 2A2A Pitcher Coachofofthe theYear: Year:Kelsey JoEllen Lough, Travis, Jr.,Treynor Jesup Class 2A Coach of the Year: JoEllen Travis, Treynor
Class 1A 1st Team All-State: ClassC-Brooke 1A 1st Dunkin, Team All-State: Sr., Twin Cedars (Bussey)
C-Brooke C-AmyDunkin, Wright, Sr., Earlham Twin Cedars (Bussey) C-Amy P-Brandi Wright, Davis, Sr., Sr., Earlham Akron-Westfield P-Brandi P-Jenna Davis, Falline, Sr.,Sr., Akron-Westfield Newell-Fonda P-Jenna P-Amber Falline, Logemann, Sr., Newell-Fonda Sr., Earlham P-Amber P-Emma Logemann, Michels, Sr., Sr., Martensdale-St. Earlham Marys P-Emma P-Annie Michels, Moore,Sr., Sr.,Martensdale-St. Moravia Marys P-Annie INF-Jessica Moore,Balek, Sr., Moravia Sr., Newman Catholic (Mason City) INF-Jessica INF-Nicole Balek, Dorbernecker, Sr., Newman Sr., Catholic Charter(Mason Oak-Ute City) INF-Nicole INF-Monica Dorbernecker, Harvey, Sr.,Sr., Akron-Westfield Charter Oak-Ute INF-Monica INF-Abbey Harvey, Murphy, Sr.,So., Akron-Westfield Earlham INF-Abbey INF-Haley Murphy, Sweet, So., Sr., Martensdale-St. Earlham Marys INF-Haley OF-Hannah Sweet, Murphy, Sr., Martensdale-St. Jr., Earlham Marys OF-Hannah OF-Brittney Murphy, Roby, Jr., So.,Earlham Twin Cedars (Bussey) OF-Brittney OF-Meagan Roby, Streyffeler, So., Twin Sr., Cedars Martensdale-St. (Bussey) Marys OF-Meagan UTL-Ali Givens, Streyffeler, Jr., Lisbon Sr., Martensdale-St. Marys UTL-Ali UTL-Steph Givens, Rohe, Jr., Lisbon Sr., Gehlen Catholic (LeMars) UTL-Steph UTL-Karli Rohe, Welter, Sr., Gehlen Jr., DonCatholic Bosco (Gilbertville) (LeMars) UTL-Karli Class 1AWelter, Co-Players Jr., Don of Bosco the(Gilbertville) Year: Brittney Roby, So., Twin CeClass dars1A (Bussey) Co-Players and Haley ofSweet, the Year: Sr., Martensdale-St. Brittney Roby,Marys So., Twin Cedars Class (Bussey) 1Aand Pitcher Haley of Sweet, theSr., Year: Martensdale-St. Amber Logeman, MarysSr., Earlham Class Class 1A1A Pitcher Coachofofthe theYear: Year: Amber Todd Logeman, Verwers, Martensdale-St. Sr., Earlham Class Marys 1A Coach of the Year: Todd Verwers, Martensdale-St. Marys
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FAITH’S Q & A WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE SPORT TO PLAY? WHY?
Softball, because I love pitching and every other aspect of softball and it’s the only way I would want to spent my summer.
Academic Achievements/Honors National Honor Society and Honor Roll
Athletic Achievements/Honors
First and Second Teams All Conference in softball, First Team All District in softball and First Team All State and honorable mention in basketball
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE SPORTS MEMORY?
My freshman year, when I was part of the Emmetsburg Softball Team that made it to State.
DO YOU HAVE ANY FUN PRE-GAME “RITUALS” THAT PREPARE YOU FOR AN EVENT?
My teammates and I play a game called “two ball,” that the boys from the basketball team showed us. As for myself, prayer is a pre-game ritual I always do.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL? WHY?
Math, I really like the challenge of solving problems.
WHO INSPIRES YOU? Why?
My grandparents and parents because they always work hard, which has taught me to work hard to achieve things and they always put others before themselves.
WHAT WAS THE BEST MOVIE YOU SAW IN THE LAST YEAR? “This Means War”
COLLEGE OR POST-HIGH SCHOOL PLANS:
Attend a college to major in Accounting and play softball.
WHAT IS YOUR DREAM JOB? To become a CPA.
Faith Schmidt
Emmetsburg High School - Class of 2014 / GPA 3.8 Photo Courtesy of Dan Voigt, Sports Editor, Emmetsburg Publishing Company
High School Rodeo: A Different Dynamic in Prep Athletics Kelly Hendricks | Web Editor
High school rodeo is not something you hear a lot about. In 1965, the Iowa High School Rodeo Association (IHSRA) was established. Now almost 50 years later, the association is quickly growing and looking to get more publicity and members. Across the state, there are about 120 students involved. They compete in ten rodeos throughout the school year – five in the fall and five in the spring. Eric Edler, president of the association, is very fond of this not-so-ordinary sport and its participants. “It’s a good group of kids. They have a good work ethic and are very responsible. Their parents are a good group of people to work with,” he said. Edler got involved with the rodeo association five years ago through his kids: his son Jacob who just graduated high school, his daughter Carolyn who will be a junior and his 9-year-old who competes in youth rodeos. Jacob became interested in rodeo through his neighbor when he was 13. He considers himself a “first generation” cowboy since he was the first member of his family to get involved with the sport. He says rodeo takes a lot of hard work and time. “I started getting very dedicated and committed to the sport and soon I bought my own horse and I’ve loved it
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ever since,” he said. competition in Kansas City. Jacob said “Everyone hangs out together after A lot of traveling seems to be there were 60 participants and he was the rodeos and is really nice and wants involved with rodeo. Jacob, who scheduled to be the last to perform. He you to do good. Everyone talks and is waited all day to compete but once he friends,” Carolyn said. Rodeos are usuattended West Marshall High School, ally two days, a Saturday said he’d gone on 1,700 mile trips just to get to and a Sunday, which gives competitions. His furthest the competitors a lot of destination ever was in Galtime to spend together. Carolyn is a unique lup, New Mexico. He says rodeo competitor as she the best part of the rodeo lifestyle is the people. has multiple horses and “Everyone is respectful competes in every event. There are 6 total events: and wants everybody to do breakaway roping, barrel good. Everyone is there to racing, team roping, pole give you a pat on the back,” Jacob said. bending, cutting and goat tying. In rodeo, the way Not only are the people to win an event varies. such an important aspect Photo Courtesy of Eric Edler Sometimes it is just as of the sport, but so is the Carolyn Edler competes in one of many environment itself. simple as having the fastest time, but in other cases, it “It teaches high school rodeos. requires having the best kids wanting to advance style, technique or overall run. to the next level how to win and how finally was up, he had one of his best to compete,” Jacob went on to say. shows ever and won the whole event. The IHSRA’s main goal is to continue making a lasting difference in the He may now be considered a rodeo “The crowd exploded and went personal development of Iowa’s Youth. professional, but things don’t always wild. There was no other feeling like The association seems to be very start easy with this sport. “When I it,” he went on to say. successful with their goal, as rodeo first started, it was one of the biggest The love for the people and atmosparticipants tend to be responsible, restruggles of my life. I really had to get phere of rodeo seems to be a common spectful, kind-hearted and athletically dedicated and work at it every single theme with the sport. Carolyn, Jacob’s driven to achieve their dreams. day,” he said. sister, considers the rodeo clan to Anyone interested in learning more The few falls along the way proved be “the best people you’ll ever be about rodeo can contact Eric Edler, to be worth it when he experienced around.” She says the rodeo lifestyle is president of IHSRA, at 641-483-2822. his most memorable moment at a quite busy but very family-oriented.
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PreSeason All-State Teams OFFENSE Pos QB QB QB RB RB RB RB WR WR OL OL OL OL K
Name Austin Halls Hunter Meyer Blaze Alesch
School Murray Janesville Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire
Clarsville Trent Flesher Melcher-Dallas Kenney Linkenmeyer Riceville Clayton Plowman Adair-Casey Spencer Steinke Tri-County (Thornburg) Kenneth Wadle Melcher-Dallas Cory Bertram Clarsville Mills (Tabor) Mark Hall Tanner Hiveley Harris-Lake Park Northeast Hamiliton (Blairsburg) Gabe Rapp Ivar Stubberug Tri-County (Thornburg) Dalton Ciavarelli
DEFENSE Year SR JR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR
Pos DL DL DL DL LB LB LB LB DB DB DB DB p
Name Ross Dawson Nathan Grimm Jake Hullett Jack Janett Shane Harken Bryce Jacobs Rigo Johnson Eddie Otto Matt Juilfs Trevor McKee Tate Rhode Cody Scroggie Clayton Wilson
School Melcher-Dallas West Bend-Mallard Springville Kee (Lansing) Clarksville Clarksville Newell-Fonda Murray Newell-Fonda CAM (Anita) Kingsley-Pierson Murray Fremont-Mill (Tabor)
Year SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR
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Head Coach: Graham Jacob Burger Head Coach: Lundi Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Head Coach: Report Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Top Returning Players: Parker Lundi /DL, Graham Lundi /DL, Goettsch (LB); Josh Graham Lundi /DL, Pansegrau Graham (WR); Brennan Riedemann Lundi /DL (QB/DB) Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2002)
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St. Mary’s (Remsen) Akron - Westfield
Head Coach: Brad Gralheer HeadPlayoff Coach: Finish: GrahamState Lundi Best Champions (2004) Head Coach: Returning Lettermen: 11 Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Top Returning Players: Elliott Lundi /DL, Graham Conover (DB); TylerLundi Delp- /DL, Graham(WR); LundiTyler /DL, Nielsen Graham erdang Lundi /DLNathan Roder (DB); (RB/DB); Travis Schroeder (DB) Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2002)
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Head Coach: Graham Brad Cave Head Coach: Lundi Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Head Coach: Report Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Top Returning Players: AnLundi /DL, Graham Lundi /DL, drew Hoefling Levi Graham Lundi (RB/DB); /DL, Graham Letsche (OL/DL); Jake Meehan Lundi /DL (RB); Dylan Rolfes (LB); Dylan Spieler (K/P);Finish: Tanner Utesch Best Playoff (QB); Nathan Zubrod (OL/DL) State Champions (2002)
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Whiting Akron - Westfield
Head Coach: Shawn Packard HeadPlayoff Coach: Finish: Graham1stLundi Best Round Returning Lettermen: No Head Coach: Report Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Top Returning Players: Dylon Lundi(RB/DB); /DL, Graham /DL, Kron WadeLundi Martian Graham Lundi /DL, (RB) Graham (DB); Chase Turner Lundi /DL Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2002)
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River Valley Akron - Westfield (Correctionville)
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Head Coach: Colin Youde HeadPlayoff Coach: Finish: GrahamQuarterfiLundi Best nal Round Head Coach: Returning Lettermen: No Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Report Lundi /DL, Graham Lundi /DL, Top Returning Players: Nick Graham Lundi /DL,Felts Graham Braun (RB); Austin (DB); Lundi /DL Richard Hasselhoff (K); Tanner Hilbrands (LB)(; Cam Kuchel Best Playoff (QB); JeremyFinish: Sanchez (RB/LB); State Champions (2002) Austin Schmidt (LB); Danny Smith (P); Ethan Van Dam (LB)
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Remsen-Union Akron - Westfield
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Head Coach: Adam Rapp/ Head Coach: Brent KoedamGraham Lundi Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Head Coach: Returning Lettermen: 15 Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Top Returning Players: Lundi Henrich /DL, Graham LundiJohn /DL, Colin (QB/DB); Graham Lundi(TE/LB); /DL, Graham McNaughton Colton Lundi /DL Phelps (RB/DL); Alex Plendl (OL/DL); Levi Utterback (OL/ Best Playoff Finish: DL) State Champions (2002)
Marcus-MeridenAkron - Westfield Cleghorn
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Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2002)
Head Coach: Lane Gunderson HeadPlayoff Coach: Finish: Graham1stLundi Best Round Returning Lettermen: No Head Coach: Report Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Top Returning Players: Colin Lundi (QB/DL); /DL, Graham Lundi /DL, Brons Skylar CudGraham Lundi /DL, more (OL/LB); KadeGraham Heikens Lundi /DL (WR/LB); Tanner Hiveley (TE/ LB); Eli Ihnen (TE/LB) Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2002)
Kingsley-Pierson Akron - Westfield
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Head Coach: Kevin Fahnlander HeadPlayoff Coach: Finish: GrahamState Lundi Best Runner-Up (2001) Head Coach: Returning Lettermen: No Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Report Lundi /DL, Graham Lundi /DL, Top Returning Players: Chaz Graham(DB); Lundi /DL, Graham Brown Colton Doran Lundi /DL (DL)
Harris-Lake Park Akron - Westfield
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Clay Central-Everly Akron - Westfield
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Head Coach: Graham John Seiser Head Coach: Lundi Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2006) Head Coach: Returning Lettermen: No Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Report Lundi /DL, Graham Lundi /DL, Top Returning Players: Gabe Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Rapp Logan Seiser Lundi(RB/LB); /DL (LB); Tyler Smith (WR/LB) Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2002)
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West Bend-Mallard Akron - Westfield
Head Coach: Pete Kapustynski Head Coach: Finish: GrahamState Lundi Best Playoff Champions (1994, 1998, 1999, Head Coach: 2004); State Runner-Up (1991, Graham Lundi /DL, Graham 1996) Lundi /DL, Graham Lundi Returning Lettermen: No /DL, Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Report Lundi /DL Top Returning Players: Nathan Grimm (LB); Dustin Johnson Best Playoff Finish: (DB); Jesse Zinnel (QB/RB) State Champions (2002)
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#Northeast Hamilton Akron - Westfield (Blairsburg)
Laurens-Marathon Akron - Westfield
Head Coach: Mike Ehn Head Coach: Graham Lundi HeadPlayoff Best Coach:Finish: Mike Ehn State Best Playoff(1989) Champions Finish: State Head Coach: ChampionsLettermen: Returning (1989) No Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Returning Report Lettermen: No Lundi /DL, Graham Lundi /DL, Report Top Returning Players: Matt Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Top Returning Cleveland (WR/DB); Players: Justin Lundi /DL DaSilva (RB); Cameron Graff (DL); Collin Lind (LB); Jake Best Playoff Finish: Simpson (LB/K/P) State Champions (2002)
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Head Coach: Graham Don Anderson Head Coach: Lundi Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: 14 Head Coach: Top Returning Players: Frank Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Campos (RB/LB); Troy KettLundi /DL, Graham Lundi /DL, wick (WR/LB); Eric Krull (QB/ Graham Lundi /DL, Graham DB); Mark Milbrandt (TE/LB); Lundi /DL Justin Murray (OL/DL) Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2002)
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North Iowa (Buffalo Akron Center) - Westfield
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Head Coach: Brian Wilken Head Coach: Finish: GrahamQuarterLundi Best Playoff finals Head Coach: Returning Lettermen: No Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Report Lundi /DL, Graham Lundi /DL, Top Returning Players: Brady Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Bohe (RB/DL); Jake Hahn (K); Lundi /DLJohnson (RB/LB); Jonathan Rigo Johnson (RB/DB); Matt Best Finish:Nielson JuilfsPlayoff (WR); Bryce State Champions (2002) (P); Zac Sievers (QB); Andrew Temple (LB)
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Graettinger-Terril Akron - Westfield
Head Coach: Karlton Hector HeadPlayoff Coach: Finish: GrahamQuarterLundi Best finals Head Coach: Returning Lettermen: No Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Report Lundi /DL, Graham Lundi /DL, Top Returning Players: Blake Graham Lundi /DL,Garrett Graham Alesch (QB/DB/P); Lundi /DL Parker (WR); Cody Thompson (LB) Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2002)
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C-W-L Akron (Corwith) - Westfield
Head Coach: Ryan Wagner HeadPlayoff Coach: Finish: GrahamState Lundi Best Semifinals (2008) Head Coach: Returning Lettermen: No Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Report Lundi /DL, Graham Lundi /DL, Top Returning Players: MatGraham Lundi /DL, Graham thew Burrs (DB); Josh Hilbert Lundi /DL (QB/DB/P); Preston Jensen (RB/LB); Derek Studer (LB) Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2002)
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CAL (Latimer) Akron - Westfield
Head Coach: Brian Folkerts HeadPlayoff Coach: Finish: Graham1stLundi Best Round Returning Lettermen: 10 Head Coach: Top Returning Players: Ben Graham Lundi /DL,Brandon Graham Fahrman (TE/DL); Lundi /DL, Graham Lundi /DL, Flurer (OL/DL); Andrew Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Quinones (TE/DL); Hunter Lundi /DL Schliesman (OL/DL); Rubin Yanez (RB/DB) Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2002)
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Rockford Akron - Westfield
Head Coach: Nick Johnson Head Coach: Finish: Graham1stLundi Best Playoff Round Returning Lettermen: No Head Coach: Report Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Top Returning Players: John Lundi /DL, Graham Lundi /DL, Jones (RB/DB); Conner KuhleGraham Lundi /DL, Graham meier (LB); Andrew Schriever LundiRyan /DL Turner (QB/DB) (RB); Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2002)
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Tripoli Akron - Westfield
Head Coach: Tom Nuss Head Coach: Finish: GrahamState Lundi Best Playoff Runner-Up (1983) Head Coach: Returning Lettermen: No Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Report Lundi /DL, Graham Lundi /DL, Top Returning Players: Zach Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Burhow (OL/DL); Devante Lundi /DL Krueger (DL); Nathan Platte (WR/LB); Tyler Seehase (WR/ Best Playoff Finish: DB) State Champions (2002)
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Riceville Akron - Westfield
Head Coach: Warren Haacke Head Coach: Graham Lundi and Chris Conger Best Playoff Finish: State Head Coach:(1983) Champions Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Returning Lettermen: No Lundi Report/DL, Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Top Returning Players: Justin Lundi /DL(WR/DB); Sam Back Anderlik (RB/LB); Wyatt Holmen (OL/ Best DL) Playoff Finish: State Champions (2002)
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Northwood-Kensett Akron - Westfield
Head Coach: David Capitani Head Coach: Finish: Graham1stLundi Best Playoff Round Returning Lettermen: No Head Coach: Report Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Top Returning Players: Lundi /DL,Batton Graham Lundi /DL, Cameron (DB); Brandon Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Brockman (DL); Brady Cotter Lundi /DL (WR)
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Head Coach: Travis Rigdon HeadPlayoff Coach: Finish: Graham1stLundi Best Round Returning Lettermen: No Head Coach: Report Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Top Returning Players: Dillon Lundi /DL,(QB/DB); Graham Lundi /DL, Anderson Jason BeGraham Lundi /DL, Graham dard (RB); Mitchell Cox (LB); Lundi /DL Robby Gibson (LB); Calvin Rindells (K) Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2002)
Janesville Akron - Westfield
Head Coach: Travis Miller HeadPlayoff Coach: Finish: GrahamQuarterLundi Best finals Head Coach: Returning Lettermen: No Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Report Lundi /DL, Graham Lundi /DL, Top Returning Players: Chris Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Bright (WR/DB); Hunter Meyer Lundi /DL (QB/K/P); Caleb Reeves (RB/ LB) Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2002)
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Head Coach: Graham Colby Yoder Head Coach: Lundi Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Head Coach: Report Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Top Returning Players: Tyler Lundi /DL, Graham Lundi /DL, Backes JakeGraham Hogan Graham(RB/LB); Lundi /DL, (QB); Lundi Kyle /DL Howe (OL/DL); Nate Kremer (OL/DL); Dylon Rhoades (DB); Jake Thoma (P) Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2002)
Dunkerton Akron - Westfield
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Head Coach: Clint HospaHead Coach: Graham Lundi darsky Best Playoff Finish: Semifinals Head Coach: Returning Lettermen: No Graham Report Lundi /DL, Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Lundi /DL, Top Returning Players: Dalton Graham /DL, Trevor Graham CiavarelliLundi (QB/DL); Lundi /DL Fenneman (DB); Shane Harken (LB); Collin Jacobs (RB/DB); Best Playoff Finish: Matt Negen (LB) State Champions (2002)
Don Bosco Akron - Westfield (Gilbertville)
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West Central Akron - Westfield (Maynard) Head Coach: Graham Steve Milder Head Coach: Lundi Best Playoff Finish: State Champion 1997; State RunnerHead Coach: Up (1977,Lundi 1978)/DL, Graham Graham Returning No /DL, Lundi /DL, Lettermen: Graham Lundi Report Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Top Returning Players: SpenLundi /DL cer Grimm (RB/LB); Michael Lincoln (RB/DL); Best Playoff Finish:Amos Miller (DB/K/P); Mason(2002) Shannon State Champions (DB) 5-5
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Head Coach: Graham Chad Beermann Head Coach: Lundi Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Head Coach: Report Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Top Returning Players: Mike Lundi /DL, Graham Lundi /DL, Burgin Alex Callahan Graham(RB/DB); Lundi /DL, Graham (P); Alex Lundi /DLCorkley (WR/LB); Cody Tokelson (QB) Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2002)
Midland (Wyoming)
Head Coach: Phil Whitman Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Hagen Ackley (QB); Ben Carstensen (LB); Colton Dirks (P); Luke Gavin (OL/ DL); Jared Jeffery (OL/DL); Cody Kanke (WR/DB); Levi Kozlowski (LB/K); Ryan Leonard (QB/RB/LB); Tyler Stepp (RB) 7-4
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Head Coach: Joe Martin HeadPlayoff Coach: Finish: GrahamNo Lundi Best Report Returning Lettermen: No Head Coach: Report Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Top Returning Players: Brian Lundi /DL, Graham /DL, Allsup (DB/K); BlakeLundi Coonrod Graham Lundi Graham (RB/LB/P); Jake/DL, Hulett (DL); Lundi /DL Elias Nissen (RB/LB); Tyler Stewart (DL) Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2002)
Valley Community Akron (Elgin) - Westfield
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Springville Akron - Westfield
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Head Coach: Kevin Behr HeadPlayoff Coach: Finish: GrahamState Lundi Best Runner-Up (1988) Head Coach: Returning Lettermen: No Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Report Lundi /DL, Graham Lundi /DL, Top Returning Players: Colton Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Bormann (K); Colin Larson Lundi /DL (DB); Dougie Milder (DB); Andrew Parker (LB); Keaton Best Finish: TebbePlayoff (RB/DB); Chase Zaruba State (RB);Champions Matt Zeimet(2002) (LB)
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#Preston Akron - Westfield
Kee (Lansing) Head Coach: Neil Galema Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Ian Burroughs (DB); Blair Cooper (QB/DB); Luke Gavin (K); Jack Janett (OL/DL); Jameson Peterson (RB/DL); Trent Walleser (WR/LB)
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Central City
Head Coach: Matt Weis Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Rusty Johnson (P); Ashley Lehl (K); Nick McCarry (RB/DB); Skyler Matthias (DL); David Mosher (QB); Tyler Oberhauser (OL/DL); Mason Paustian (DL)
HAWKS
Central (Elkader) Head Coach: Tom Wilwert Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Returning Players: Isaiah Hopp (QB/DB); Nathan Fitzgerald (RB/LB); Edosa Grau (K); Andy Rusher (DL)
W I L D C AT S
Head Coach: Ed Betsworth This is Cedar Valley Christian’s first full season of football.
WARRIORS
@Cedar Valley Christian
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Wayne Akron(Corydon) - Westfield
Head Coach: Bart Elliott Head Coach: Finish: GrahamSemifinals Lundi Best Playoff (1985) Head Coach: Returning Lettermen: No Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Report Lundi /DL, Graham Lundi /DL, Top Returning Players: Drew Graham (D); Lundi /DL,Gradeless Graham Carlson Jared Lundi Clayton /DL (DB); Kiefer (RB); Colton Kiefer (RB/LB); C.D. Best Playoff Finish: Kunzie (LB); Dillon Lane (WR/ State Tanner Champions (2002)(OL/ DB); Robinson DL); Evan Sinclair (OL/DL)
FWAELSCTOENRSN E R S
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WESTERNERS
Head Coach: Coach: Graham Scott Edmundson Head Lundi Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Head Coach: Returning Lettermen: No Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Report/DL, Graham Lundi /DL, Lundi Top Returning Players: Ethan Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Bair (OL/DL); Dustin Deklein Lundi /DL (DL); Tate Shipley (RB/LB); Spencer Steinke (WR/); Nick Best Playoff Finish: WattsChampions (QB) State (2002)
Twin Cedars (Bussey) Akron - Westfield
Head Coach: Scott Edmundson Head Coach: Finish: GrahamQuarterLundi Best Playoff finals Head Coach: Returning Lettermen: No Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Report Lundi /DL, Graham Lundi /DL, Top Returning Players: Ethan Graham LundiDustin /DL, Graham Bair (OL/DL); Deklein LundiTate /DL Shipley (RB/LB); (DL); Spencer Steinke (WR/); Nick Best Playoff Watts (QB) Finish: State Champions (2002)
Moravia
Head Coach: Denny Whitlow Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Donovan Beatty (RB); Dylan Conley (OL/DL); Gunner Miller (DB); Spenser Stufflebeam (LB) 8-2
WAEBSETRE S S RNERS
Tri-County Akron - Westfield (Thornburg)
Head Coach: Todd Dale Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Vincent Lasley (QB/LB/P); Tyus Grant (FB/DL); Demarce Keahna (OL/DL); Mythiss Keahna (OL/DL); Kane Youngbear (WR/DB) 4-6
WREOSJTAENRSN E R S T
Head Coach: Garrison Carter Head Coach: Finish: Graham1stLundi Best Playoff Round Returning Lettermen: No Head Coach: Report Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Top Returning Players: Justin Lundi Graham Lundi /DL, Brown/DL, (P); Eric Lavely (DB); Graham Merritt Lundi /DL, Graham Clayton (OL/DL); Cobi Lundi /DL Norris (RB/WR/DB); Kalvin Walker (RB) Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2002)
WA ES R TREI R ON R ESR S
Seymour Akron - Westfield
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Head Coach: Ryan Conrad Best Playoff Finish: State Semifinals (1975) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Cody Alexander (LB); Ross Dawson (OL/DL/P); Trent Flesher (RB/LB); Jacob Hoch (RB/LB); Kenneth Wadle (WR/DB); Nick Williams (DL)
Meskwaki Settlement (Tama)
HAWKS
Head Coach: Kevin Smith Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Tanner DeBrower (RB/ LB); Jordan Dietrich (DL/K); Louis Kriegel (DB); Cole Lahndorf (QB/ DB); Rhett Nowatny (DB); Tyler Varo (OL/DL)
#Melcher-Dallas
SAINTS
Head Coach: Randy Clennan Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Tanner Billingsley (OL/DL); Justice Schlicher (QB/RB/ DB/P); Jesse Twiss (OL/DL); Andrew Whitiker (LB)
H-L-V (Victor)
WARRIORS
Harmony (Farmington)
ROCKETS
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HeadCoach: Coach:Graham Travis Johnson Head Lundi Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Head Coach: Report Lundi /DL, Graham Graham Top Returning Players: Jakob Lundi /DL, Graham Lundi /DL, Horton (DB); Jackson Graham LundiCaelen /DL, Graham (RB/DB); Chance Trumper Lundi /DL (OL/DL) Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2002)
+Murray Akron - Westfield Head Coach: Keith Shields Head Coach: Finish: GrahamState Lundi Best Playoff Runner-Up (2011) Head Coach: Returning Lettermen: 15 Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Top Returning Players: Austin Lundi /DL, Graham /DL, Halls (QB/DB); Seth Lundi Nerness Graham Lundi (RB/DL); Eddie/DL, OttoGraham (OL/LB); Lundi /DL Andrew Rider (RB/LB); Sam Rockhold (TER/LB); Cody Best Playoff Finish: Scroggie (WR/DB) State Champions (2002)
12-2
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Head Coach: Brian Nowlin Head Coach: Finish: GrahamNo Lundi Best Playoff Report Returning Lettermen: No Head Coach: Report Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Top Returning Players: Daniel Lundi /DL, Graham Lundi /DL, Ansong (RB); Beau Bjorland Graham LundiCarr /DL,(DB); Graham (QB); Jackson Caleb Lundi /DL (OL/DL); Dylan Pitt Heltenberg (QB/DB); Cody Swigart (RB/ Best PlayoffWilliams Finish: (RB/DB) LB); Jacob State Champions (2002)
Mormon Trail
Akron Westfield (Garden-Grove)
East Union (Afton)
Head Coach: Steve Kinyon Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Trevor Barnett (QB); Caleb Case (WR/LB); Bryson Kinyon (RB/LB); Levi Moffit (OL/DL); Garrett
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Lamoni - Westfield Akron
D EEM W SO T ENRSN E R S
Head Coach: Graham John Safford Head Coach: Lundi Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Head Coach: Returning Lettermen: 8 Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Top Returning Players: ConLundi /DL, Graham Lundi /DL, nor Arrasmith (OL/DL); Nate Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Davidson (WR); Brennan Drea Lundi /DL (QB); Jonathan Eller (DL) Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2002)
W E RENRESR S D EEFSETND
Grandview Park Akron(Des - Westfield Baptist Moines)
N/A
WESTERNERS
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Head Coach: Bill Huebner Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Tyler Guy (P); Adam Lytle (RB/LB); Brandyn Niemeyer (QB/DB/P); Jake Webb (OL/DL)
@Greene County East Greene (Grand Junction) consolidated with JSPC (Jefferson) and they will be known as Greene County.
HAWKS
Head Coach: John R. Sparks Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Cameron Gifford (LB); Abraham Lopez (LB); Thomas Sparks (WR); Joe Stephens (WR); Noah Szymanski (QB)
Colo-Nesco
R O YA L S
Head Coach: Wade Anderson Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2000, 2001); State Runner-Up (2003, 2004) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Gunnar Dinkla (QB); Logan Dinkla (DB); Josh Irlmeier (LB); Traeten Jensen (DB); Clayton Plowman (RB); Dillon Suhr (OL/DL); Jordan Wheatley (WR/LB)
Ankeny Christian Academy
EAGLES
#Adair-Casey
BOMBERS
6
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Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2002)
N/A
Head Coach: Graham Craig Birdsall Head Coach: Lundi West Head Harrison Coach: (Mondamin) did not play in the 2011 Graham Lundi /DL, season. Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Lundi /DL Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2002)
N/A
S PA R TA N S
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Akron - Westfield Woodbine Head Coach: Jason Strong Head Coach: Finish: GrahamState Lundi Best Playoff Runner-Up (1996) Head Coach:Lettermen: No Returning Graham Report Lundi /DL, Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Lundi /DL, Top Returning Players: Tanner Graham Lundi Graham Hedstrom (DB);/DL, Mason MenLundi /DL tick (WR/DB); Josh Metusik (WR/LB); Matt Monahan (LB); Best Playoff Finish: Sam Powers (QB/DB/K/P) State Champions (2002)
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@West Harrison Akron - Westfield (Mondamin)
Head Coach: Scott Yates/ Tom Petersen Best Playoff Finish: 2nd Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Beck Benton (LB); Drew Peppers (DB); Nick Peppers (RB/LB); Trey Sander (RB) 8-2
H WAEW ST KEER YN ES ERS
9-2
@Heartland
Akron - Westfield Christian (Sioux City)
4-5
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Head Coach: Kreg Lensch Head Coach: Finish: GrahamState Lundi Best Playoff Champions (1975, 2005) Head Coach: Returning Lettermen: No Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Report Lundi /DL, Graham Lundi /DL, Top Returning Players: Dan Graham LundiAdam /DL, Graham Ertz (OL/DL); Ewoldt Lundi /DLMitchell Lensch (RB/ (OL/DL); DL); Zach Mueggenberg (LB); Best Playoff Finish:(LB) Anthony Schultes State Champions (2002)
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#Glidden-Ralston Akron - Westfield
Head Coach: Dan Spooner Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Brett Carstens (WR/ DB); Wyatt Davis (DL); Caylor Deeth (WR/P); Caleb Oswald (OL/DL); Spencer Winnett (DL/LB)
#Exira/Elk HornKimballton
WESTERNERS
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5-5
Head Coach: Adam Eggeling Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: 14 Top Returning Players: Joey Krier (QB/LB/DB); Shay Melby (RB/LB); Keaten Lenz-Reicks (OL/LB); Matt Staley (OL/LB/DL); Jordan Thies (RB/DB)
Coon RapidsBayard
CRUSADERS
Head Coach: Jay Petersen Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Letterman: No Report Top Returning Players: Michael Hanigan (QB/ DB); Nathan Rudd (DB); Cody Thoreson (RB)
Charter Oak-Ute
B O B C AT S
Head Coach: Phil Snyder Best Playoff Finish: State Semifinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Ryan Dalton (DB); Elliott Kock (RB/LB); Colton Neumann (OL/DL); Austin Stoelk (P); Randy Thomsen (LB)
Boyer Valley (Dunlap)
BULLDOGS
Ar-We-Va (Westside)
ROCKETS
7
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Stanton Akron - Westfield
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Austin Halls of Murray
NUTRITION
HEALTH WELLNESS *2011 State Champions | +2011 State Runner-up | #District/Conference Champs | @New Program
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TIGERS
6-4
Staton Akron - Westfield
Head Coach: Jake Nimrod Head Coach: Finish: GrahamState Lundi Best Playoff Champions (2007) Head Coach: Returning Lettermen: No Graham Report Lundi /DL, Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Lundi /DL, Top Returning Players: Cody Graham Lundi /DL,Marshall Graham Johnson (DB); Jeff Lundi /DL (QB/LB)
Head Coach: Allen Dukes Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2008); State Runner-Up (2005, 2009, 2010) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Grant Christensen (DB); Hugo Montiel (DB); Mason Peterson (QB/WR/DB/P)
WLEUSETJEAY B RN SE R S
Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2002)
14-0
Lenox
WESTERNERS
CLASS player
Sidney Akron - Westfield Head Coach: Donnie Sears Head Coach: Finish: Graham1stLundi Best Playoff Round Returning Lettermen: No Head Coach: Report Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Top Returning Players: Noah Lundi /DL,(QB); Graham Lundi /DL, McKeever Jacob Thorne Graham Lundi Graham (RB/LB); Mason/DL, Sheldon (WR/ Lundi /DL DL
Head Coach: Jeremy Christiansen Best Playoff Finish: State Championship (2011); Semifinals (2010) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Dylan Collins (RB/LB); Mark Hall (OL/ DL); Landon Nissen (TE/DL); Seth Phillips (OL/LB); Spencer Phillips (DL); Gabe Scarborough (RB/S); Clayton Wilson (TE/ LB/K/P);
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WOEW C S TBEORYNSE R S
Head Coach: Toby Young Head Coach: Finish: GrahamHamburg Lundi Best Playoff – State Runner-Up (1972); FarHead Coach: ragut – State Runner-Up (2002) Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Returning Lettermen: No Lundi Report/DL, Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Lundi /DL, Graham Top Returning Players: Joe Lundi(WR); /DL Jared Murphy Gude (DL); Chris Osborn (RB/LB); Best JacobPlayoff TristanFinish: (RB/LB/K) State Champions (2002)
Head Coach: Michael Almquist Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Letterman: No Report Top Returning Players: Lane Brammer (RB); Zach Dailey (QB); Brett Johnson (LB); Jacob Jones (LB); Jacob Ohnmacht (DB); Austin Woods (OL/DL)
*#Fremont-Mills (Tabor)
KN I G H T S
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Nishnabotna Akron - Westfield
Head Coach: Kent Bass Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Zach Barton (RB/DL); Jordan Stuart (DB); Blaine Williams (RB/K)
Essex
TROJANS
Head Coach: Joe Wollum Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Dylan Amdor (RB); Jared Cavin (WR/DB); Logan Dinkla (DB); Trevor McKee (WR); Brady Runyon (RB/ DB); Tyler Stork (OL/DL); Trace Ticknor (RB/LB); Mat thew Williamson (OL/ DL) 8-4
Corning
RED RAIDERS
CAM (Anita)
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PreSeason All State Teams OFFENSE Pos QB QB QB RB RB RB RB WR WR OL OL OL OL K
Name Tanner Utesch Trent Verwers Jacob Wrage
Joseph Burgmeier
Josh Gormley Taylor James Chris Schleuger Tyger Bottenfield
William Dougherty
Angel Chagolla Logan Forbes Brady Hook Pat Smith Cameron Wright
School Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn
Martensdale-St. Marys
North Tama(Traer) Newman Catholic(Mason City)
Iowa Valley(Morengo)
Akron-Westfield
West Hancock(Britt)
Van Meter
Woodbury Central(Moville)
Gehlen Catholic(Lemars)
Lone Tree Grundy Center
West Hancock(Britt)
Hudson
DEFENSE Year SR SR SR JR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR JR
Pos DL DL DL DL LB LB LB LB DB DB DB DB p
Name Kane Barker Cole Bonde Gunnar Clark Kyle Gritsch Nolan Hefty Kane Louscher Nick Peppers Rob Rottler Riley Brockway Brian Forbes Kolton Sefrit
School Montezuma Bedford West Hancock B-G-M (Brooklyn) North Tama(Traer)
Michael Whitehead
Gehlen Catholic(Lemars)
Jordan Clapp
Newman Catholic(Mason City)
Exira/Elk Horn-Kimbalton
North Butler(Greene)
Postville Lone Tree Bedford
Grundy Center
Year SR SR SR SR SR SR JR SR JR SR SR SR JR
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Head Coach: Tim Anderlik Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Curt Castenson (QB); Tyson Comstock (RB/DB/P); Austin Glaspey (DB); Tysen Hansen (OL/DL); Tyler McKimmey (RB); Nolan Mitchell (LB)
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Lake Mills Head Coach: Bill Byrnes Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Nathan Banwart (RB/DL); Andy Dahle (DB); Peter Hagenson (DB/P); Paul Pins (WR)
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Head Coach: Bob Sanger Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1996); State Runner-Up (1993, 2011) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Johnthan Burgardt (OL/DL); Gunner Clark (LB); Ryder Clark (LB); Josiah Eckels (WR/DB); Seth Goepel (OL/DL); Calvin Lang (RB); Chris Schleluger (RB); Pat Smith (OL/DL) 8-4
EAGLES
5-5
Southeast WebsterGrand (Burnside)
EAGLES
Head Coach: Mike Swieter Best Playoff Finish: State Semifinals (2008, 2009) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Cole Black (P); Nick Carlson (QB/ DB); Branden Fiala (LB); Mason Gordon (RB); Trey Kehoe (OL/DL/K); Jordan Samuelson (WR); Matt Streit; Drake Tucker (DB)
Head Coach: Marty Wadle Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1985); State Runner-Up (1999, 2005) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Victor Berte (DB); Adam Hamilton (K); Chris Loss (P); Shawn Vaske (RB); Reece Wadle (QB) 6-4
WARRIORS
11-2
KN I G H T S
Head Coach: Mike Dirksen Best Playoff Finish: Runner-Up (2009) Returning Lettermen: 14 Top Returning Players: Joe Burgmeier (RB/DB); Trevor Callahan (QB); Casey Hall (OL/DL); Salvador Haroutunian (OL/DL); Seth Hestness (QB/DB); AJ Kehm (OL/DL); Peter Lapointe (TE/DL); Alex Linahon (OL/DL); Kane Louscher (OL/DL); Hayden Romig (RB/LB); Hunter Schaer (OL/DL); Spencer Schmidt (DB); Seth Wilson (OL/DL)
Prairie Valley (Gowrie)
Bishop Garrigan (Algona)
BULLDOG
1-8
#Newman Catholic (Mason City)
Head Coach: Kelly Manker Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1980) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Ryan Bader (OL/DL/K/P); William Dougherty (WR); Luke Klingensmith (DB);Jake Mize (LB); Jace Modrell (WR/LB); Lane Nichols (DB); TJ Pucelik (LB); Ray Sheelhaase (RB); Matthew Wright (QB) 7-4
GOLDEN BEARS
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Belmond-Klemme Head Coach: Dar Christiansen Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Dustin Bruns (OL/DL); Elijah Kinseth (QB/P); Reed Lette (RB/DB); Logan McKenna (RB); Kody Smith (WR)
Woodbury Central (Moville)
District 2 Outlook: West Hancock just missed being crowned champions last season and return half of the Schleluger running combo in Chris with his nearly 1,900 yards and 26 TDs and the Clark combo on defense with Gunner and Ryder combining for nearly 200 tackles last season. Newman Catholic had a great season last year but must replace six key starters from that group. They do have 1,500 yard rusher Joseph Burgmeier and his 25 touchdown runs. Bishop Garrigan (Algona) had a group of underclassman gain some valuable experience and should improve as well. Prairie Valley is also very capable of improving with key skill pieces back. District 2 Prediction: 1. West Hancock (Britt); 2. Newman Catholic (Mason City); 3. Bishop Garrigan (Algona) and Prairie Valley (Gowrie)
BRONCOS
AGWSR (Ackley)
COUGARS
2
District 1 Outlook: Football in this part of Iowa in the small classes is always good and this district is going to be a tough one. West Lyon (Inwood) is an automatic name you bring up with their football tradition, but after that you can throw a handful of teams in the district battle including Akron-Westfield, Lawton-Bronson and even Woodbury Central. Hinton looks to get better after missing the playoffs. District 1 Prediction: 1. West Lyon (Inwood); 2. Akron-Westfield; 3. Woodbury Central (Moville)
Head Coach: Skip Eckhardt Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: 21 Top Returning Players: Josh Bagdey (QB); Chris Balvanz (DL); Brady Clark (WR); Austin Williams (LB)
Head Coach: Clint McKee Best Playoff Finish: 2nd Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Brandon Burkard (DL); Austin Hultquist (LB); Mario Topete (K/P); Logan Vlotho (OL/DL)
9-1
W I L D C AT S
Head Coach: Jay Roozeboom Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1998, 1999, 2010) State Runner-Up (1995, 2008) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Bennett Feuchtenberger (RB); Alex Groeneweg (DB); Kyle Groeneweg (RB); Kaleb Heyer (RB//LB/P); Jacob Meyer (QB); Jordan Schemmel (OL/DL); Brandon Snyder (QB/K)
West Sioux (Hawarden)
FALCONS
4-5
West Lyon (Inwood)
W I L D C AT S
Head Coach: Craig Parkinson Best Playoff Finish: Sibley – State Champions (1978) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Dylan Brockshus (DL); Jose Olvera (OL/DL); Dillon Thies (WR/ DB); Own Wiese (QB)
GENERALS
Sibley-Ocheyedan
2-7
#Lawton-Bronson
Head Coach: Chad Moseman Best Playoff Finish: State Runner-Up (2007) Returning Letterman: No Report Top Returning Players: Zach Anderson (DL); Mitch Greene (DL); Blake Sappingfield (FB/ DL); Matt Smith (QB/K)
EAGLES
1-9
Hinton
Head Coach: Steve Diediker & Bruce Held Best Playoff Finish: State RunnerUp (1985) Returning Lettermen: 14 Top Returning Players: Austin Anfinson (OL/DL); Dalton Baker (RB/DB); Mitchell Hoefling (OL/ DL); Evan Kroll (OL/DL); Avery Pierce (OL/DL); Colin Poss (FB/LB); Werner Trierweiler (OL/DL); Marcus Turman (OL/LB); Jordan Vander Kool (WR/DB); Morgan Wenzel (QB/DB)
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Alta/Aurelia Head Coach: Kevin Hammer Best Playoff Finish: Aurelia – State Runner-Up (1986-A, 2001-8-Player) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Steven Handwork (DB); Dylan Harms (OL/DL); Manuel Murillo (RB/ LB); Joe Napierala (QB); Alex Stephan (WR/LB); Garrett VanHouten (RB/DL)
WARRIORS
Akron - Westfield
Head Coach: Eric Walkingstick Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2002) Returning Lettermen: 7 Top Returning Players: Daniel Beitelspacher (OL/DL); Cory Eskra (DB); Taylor James (RB/ LB); Kyle Schroeder (OL/DL); Chet Willer (RB/LB)
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Head Coach: Mark Scott Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: John Hageman (DB); Luke Kuennen (OL/DL); Nicholas Schaufenbeul (OL/DL); Brian Schmitt (RB/DL)
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#Wapsie Valley (Fairbank) Head Coach: Tony Foster Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1996, 1997, 2007); State Runner-Up (1990, 2007) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Adam Bachman (RB/DL); Mitchell Boevers (QB ); Nick Gaul (DB); Zach Kuhlmann (DB); Tyler Odneal (RB/DB); Kenny Saulsberry (WR); BJ Weepie (OL/DL) 9-2
WARRIORS
Head Coach: Matt Lee Best Playoff Finish: State Runner-up (1999) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Gabe Hamlett (RB/DB); Alan Hayes (RB/DB); Colton Janssen (OL/ DL/P); David Lowery (QB); Zane Schlee (LB)
Turkey Valley (Jackson Junction)
Head Coach: Jared Collum Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Kyler Burley (LB); Tyler Cherry (DB); Austin Frasher (OL/DL); John Pint (LB); Brendan Schott (RB/LB)
2-7
TROJANS
Starmont (Arlington)
5-5
S TA R S
Head Coach: Ray Rankin Best Playoff Finish: State Runner-Up (1992) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Riley Brockway (WR/LB); Dallas Imhoel (RB/DL); Josh Jacobs (LB); Alex Pfister (DL)
P I R AT E S
#Postville
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Head Coach: Mark Rusch Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Matt Heeren (LB); Kaleb Junker (RB); Cody Nelson (QB/DB); Layton Nordmeyer (LB); Dillon Rademaker (DB); Rob Rottler (RB/DL)
North Linn (Troy Mills)
LY N X
1-8
Head Coach: Rob Petsche Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Brandon Boslinger (DL); Austin Hess (RB/LB); Josh Klamforth (OL/DL); Mitch Meyers (LB); Tyler Priem (QB)
North Butler (Greene)
B E A R C AT S
Head Coach: Matt Finn Best Playoff Finish: State Semifinals (1998, 2006) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Joe Fangman (WR/LB); Tyler Hoffman (OL/DL); Vinny Mossman (RB/WR/LB); Jordan Schultz (QB/WR/LB); Colton Stoddard (RB/DB)
Edgewood-Colesburg
VIKINGS
East Buchannan (Winthrop)
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District 3 Outlook: Wapsie Valley looks to have more success back in the skill positions than other teams, which will help in the district title battle. Turkey Valley will use some key defensive returners to keep them in games. Starmont is another coming off a good season while Postville has to replace some key pieces and North Butler looks to get past a 5-5 season. District 3 Prediction: 1. Wapsie Valley (Fairbank); 2. Starmont (Arlington); 3. Turkey Valley (Jackson Junction)
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Winfield-Mount Union Head Coach: Russ Buffington Best Playoff Finish: State Runner-Up (1994) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Jacob Arnold (OL/DL); Kyle Davis (OL/DL); Jake Edwards (WR/ DB); Max Fricke (QB)
W O LV E S
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LIONS
Head Coach: Rich Weigand Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Letterman: No Report Top Returning Players: Aaron Clemons (RB); Mitch Garrells (DL); Curtis Thomas (DL)
WACO (Wayland) Head Coach: Chad Edeker Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Tyler Ayers (RB/LB); Dylan Evans (DB); Klinton Garrett (L|DB); Tucker Janecek (K); Skylar Miller (OL/DL)
Lone Tree Head Coach: Regan Stone Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1982); State Runner-Up (1984) Highland/Lone Tree (1997) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Andy Dodson (SB/S); Bryan Forbes (WR/ DB); Logan Forbes (OL/DL); Colin Gibson (LB); Cody Icenogle (OL/ DL); Gabe Lorack (QB); Jordan Quigley (OL/LB); Ty Robertson (OL/ DL); Levi Saterfield (RB/LB); Lucas Sieverding (SB/LB); Taylor Tucker (RB/LB); Matt Wieland (OL/DL); Alex Yedlik (LB)
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14-0
WARRIORS
Head Coach: Darrin Loyd Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Matayo Christianer (RB/DL); Tanner Gipple (DL); Justin Hill (WR/LB); Tristan Kadel (QB)
TIGERS
New London
#Lisbon Head Coach: Kent Allison Best Playoff Finish: Class A State Champions (2011) Returning Lettermen: 8 Top Returning Players: Hunter Caspers (OL/LB); Dylan Clarke (OL/ DL); Alex Dean (OL/DL); Brock Givens (QB/DB); Cameron Jorgenson (RB/LB); Mitch McAndrew (WR/ DB); Kaleb McKone (OL/DL); Matt Mongomery (OL/DL); Trevor Moore (RB/LB); Logan Rickard (QB/LB); Tanner Sackett (WR/DB); Keegan Tritle (OL/DL)
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Highland (Riverside) Head Coach: Tony Johnson Best Playoff Finish: HighlandLone Tree - State Runner-Up (1997) Returning Lettermen: 21 Top Returning Players: Trey Brenneman (WR/LB); Bradlee Lucas (RB/LB); Devin Mapp (OL/DL); Talon McFarland (WR/DB); Alec Ornduff (OL/ DL); Derrick Stewart (RB/LB); Jake Tate (QB/WR/DB); Cameron Vinsand (OL/P/K); Brett Walsh (TE/DL) 3-6
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District 5 Outlook: Lisbon won the Class A title last season and will be good again, but not sure about UNI-Dome good. The Lions lost some outstanding leaders from last year’s squad. Lone Tree is coming off a 10-2 season and also back is Gabe Lorack who passed for 800 yards and ran for nearly the same amount. Highland has experience coming back, especially at the skill positions and will improve. WACO usually puts a competitive team on the field each season. District 5 Prediction: 1. Lone Tree; 2. Lisbon; 3. Highland (Riverside) and WACO (Wayland)
HUSKIES
Danville
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District 4 Outlook: North Tama has been pretty successful over the past six seasons with a State Title and State Runner-up finish. Jacob Wrage and Dalton Hulme are back to lead the Redhawks. Both can throw and run and shared that duty last season. John Gormley ran for nearly 1,700 yards and 26 TDs to lead Iowa Valley and their hopes of challenging for a District Title and playoff run. District 4 Prediction: 1. North Tama (Traer); 2. Iowa Valley (Marengo); 3. Grundy Center
North Tama (Traer) Head Coach: Brent Thoren Best Playoff Finish: Class 1A State Champions (2010); State Runner-Up (2008) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Mitchell Boerm (TE/DL); Nolan Hefty (OL/LB); Jacob Wrage (QB/DB)
REDHAWKS
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Head Coach: Dustin Kirkland Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Chris Barton (QB/P); Alex Blain (RB); Conner Hoelzen (WR); Matt Wilson (DL)
Iowa Valley (Marengo) Head Coach: Vince McGee Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Carter Buswell (WR/LB);Dalton Cooling (DL); John Gormley (RB/P); Logan Loftus (QB/DB); Cody Van Dee (OL/DK/K); Cullen Yardley (WR)
TIGERS
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S PA R TA N S
Grundy Center Head Coach: Brandon Krusey Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1984, 1987, 1988) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Brett Boren (DB); Jordan Clapp (P); Neil Damon (LB); Brady Hook (DL); Dylan Lyman (RB/DL); Bryce Moats (RB/DB); Conner Noteboom (RB/DL); Brock Rohler (K);
G-M-G (Garwin) Head Coach: Kyl Gilllespie Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1987) Returning Lettermen: 9 Top Returning Players: Lucas Catherwood (OL/DL); Brock Fisher (WR/S); Gage Fraser (OL/DL); Tanner Krier (OL/ DL); Tyler Krull (LB); Lansana Mohr (RB/LB); Chris O’Neal (DL); Luke Petty (WR/DB); Austin Vaughn (LB/P/K)
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Gladbrook-Reinbeck Head Coach: John Olson Best Playoff Finish: State Runner-Up (2004) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Chase Clark (RB); Jackson Clark (LB); Joe Zimmerman (WR)
REBELS
BCLUW (Conrad) Head Coach: Jess Vander Weerdt Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1976) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Lane Caster (P); Blake Cooper (LB); Mac Simpson (K); Conner Ubben (QB)
COMETS
Belle Plaine Head Coach: Todd Bohlen Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Austin Beck (DL); Adam Dailey (DB); Lance Hinschberger (RB/DB); Reece Kimm (LB); Brent Stull (LB)
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#Woodward-Granger Head Coach: George Ashman Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Taylor Ashman (QB/LB); Evan Bodermann (OL/DL); Mike Brown (LB); Tyler Lesch (LB); Andrew McCune (RB/DL)
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Woodward Academy Head Coach: Bill Dean Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Andre Beasley (RB); Mike Burrow (QB); Gabe Caldwell (RB); Chase Misner (DL); Vincente Ortega (K)
Guthrie Center Head Coach: Brent Meier Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1996) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Curtis Bolton (WR/S); Grant Cleveland (OL/LB); Cale Crowder (TE/LB); Cory Knapp (OL/ DL); Gavin Laughery (RB/DB); Austin Laabs (RB/DB)
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Martensdale-St. Mary’s Head Coach: Brent Parrott Best Playoff Finish: State Semifinals (2003) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Luke Anctil (LB); Garrett Gehringer (OL/DL/P); Tyler Reindl (WR/ LB); Austin Streyffeler (RB); Trent Verwers (QB)
Earlham Head Coach: Scott Driskell Best Playoff Finish: 2nd Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Matt Mankin (WR); Zach Rice (RB/ DB/P); Cole Ridgely (OL/ DL); Zach Schrek (DL); Alex Wetrich (WR)
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10-3
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#Madrid
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District 7 Outlook: Madrid is Madrid and always a playoff contender. Woodward-Granger has Andrew McCune with his 1,800 yards and 29 TDs back. Earlham will use a solid ground game with Zach Rice carrying the load after a 1,300 yard season in 2011. Martensdale-St. Marys has a good group back as well on the offensive side of the football led by Trent Verwers at quarterback and a backfield that combined for 1,200 yards. Bedford is coming off a good season with Kolten Sefrit back under center. District 7 Prediction: 1. Madrid; 2. Woodward-Granger; 3. Bedford, Earlham and Martensdale-St. Marys
9-3
Head Coach: Randy Hinkel Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1991); State Runner-Up (1990, 1993, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2010) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Colton Braunschweig (RB/LB); Carson Carpenter (DB); Jacob Clayton (LB); Owen Gibbons (DB); Nick Novotny (QB/DB)
Head Coach: Jared Boysen and Dan Krull Best Playoff Finish: State Semifinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Mark Funderburk (LB); Carter Horton (RB/DB); Ty Roush (LB); Addison Spear (DL); Sawyer Steenhoek (P); Bret Yeggy (DL) 2-7
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Bedford Head Coach: Bob McCoy Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1992); State Runner-Up (1998) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Cole Bonde (RB/LB); Jonathan Cox (RB/DB); Dylan French (P); Kolten Sefrit (QB/DB); Colton Townsend (K)
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Audubon Head Coach: Monte Richhoff Best Playoff Finish: State Runner-Up (1977) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Nicholas Andreasen (OL/DL); Heath Irlmeier (RB); Kolton Jensen (DB); Riley Jones (RB/LB); Colby Rattenborg (WR); Jesse Svoboda (DL)
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District 6 Outlook: Lynnville-Sully is one of two teams in this district with winning records last season. The Hawks should once again be strong with Cale Van Wyk under center and Caden Doll and Bailee Samson in the backfield who combined for 1,500 yards and 29 TDs on the ground. Pekin looks to improve after a break-even record with Quentin Garrels leading the way with his nearly 1,500 yards and 19 TDs last season. District 6 Prediction: 1. Lynnville-Sully; 2. Pekin; 3. B-G-M (Brooklyn)
Head Coach: Tim Koerselman Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Trey Busick (RB/DB); Hagen Fouch (QB); Chris Peden (WR/DB); Eric Perryman (DL); Zach Patterson (OL/DL); Matt Prill (DB/P)
Southeast Warren (Liberty Center)
WARRIORS
Head Coach: Jim Donavan Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1982, 1983, 1998); State Runner-Up (1975, 1977, 1988, 1997) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Eric Adam (LB); Petie Clubb (RB); Quentin Garrels (RB/P); Graham Wittrock (QB)
Pleasantville
1-8
TROJANS
Head Coach: Steve Ehret Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2005); State Runner-Up (1989, 1995, 2004) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: John Collier (OL/DL); Alex Dawley (OL/DL); Beau Freeborn (QB/P)
Perkin
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North Mahaska (New Sharon)
WARHAWKS
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Montezuma Head Coach: Ryan Van Veen Best Playoff Finish: State Runner-Up (2006) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Kane Barker (OL/DL/P); Tyler Foubert (RB/LB); Zach Gibson (LB); Colton Maschmann (DB); Tyler Swenson (K); Codi Townsend (RB); Dillon Wilhelm (QB)
BRAVES
Head Coach: Bronson McCulley Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Austin Huber (QB/DB); Nathan Morrison (OL/DL)
Lynnville-Sully Head Coach: Mike Parkinson Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1983) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Caden Doll (RB/DB); Jamie Rea (K); Nathan Russell (TE/DL); Bailee Samson (RB/DB/P); Cale Van Wyk (QB/DB); Daniel Zimmerman (LB)
HAWKS
Head Coach: Jerod Burns Best Playoff Finish: 2nd Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Nate Beck (RB); Kyle Gritsch (DL); Adam Hawkins (OL/DL); Blake Jack (DL); Jack Kline (RB)
English Valley (North English)
BEARS
#B-G-M (Brooklyn)
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Head Coach: Jeremy Braden Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Craig Fox (LB); Avery Nelson (DB); Seth Seward (QB); Josh Westendorf (WR)
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Westwood (Sloan) Head Coach: Andy Homan Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Jacob Becker (RB/DB); Austin Collins (RB); Trevor Heck (OL/DL); Beau Metcalf (QB); Ryan Mulvihill (DL/P); Bobby Nettleton (RB)
REBELS
Head Coach: Loran Lintner Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Returning Players: Austin Asbra (RB/LB); Preston Jager (DB); Brady Johnson (K/P); Ryan Spiegel (WR)
West Monona (Onawa)
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S PA R TA N S
Underwood
EAGLES
Head Coach: Burke Swenson Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Garrett Graves (OL/DL); Clay Harris (RB); Travis Henningsen (DB/K); Cole Potter (RB/DB); Conner Rankin (DB); Rick Williams (TE/DL)
BULLDOGS
Riverside (Oakland)
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Logan-Magnolia Head Coach: Matt Straight Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1990); State Runner-Up (1989) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Paul Hutson (RB/DL/P); Caden McDonald (RB/LB); Logan Melby (OL/DL)
PANTHERS
10-2
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Griswold Head Coach: Andy Everett Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Mason Anstey (LB); Devin Bates (QB); Taylor Briles (WR); Kenneth Clary (RB/LB); Jarrett Dickinson (LB); Johnny Dugan (LB); Austin Lorenz (DL); Josh Metheny (DB); Holden Ogg (P); Tanner Potter (K)
TIGERS
East Mills Head Coach: Andy Irwin Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Caleb Barney (LB); David Howell (OL/DL); Colby Jennings (RB); Kyle Steiner (DB); Michael Story (LB); Travis Tupper (K)
W O LV E R I N E S
A-H-S-T (Avoca) Head Coach: Cory Faust Best Playoff Finish: State Semifinals (2008) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Kyle Bauerkemper (DB); Austin Fink (RB/DB); Dillon Kelley (DB); Jake Larson (RB/LB); Jake Olesen (K/P); Tyler Robinson (WR)
VIKINGS
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District 8 Outlook: East Mills makes the move from 8-player to Class A this season. David Howell and Caleb Barney will be counted on to lead defensively as the offense catches up with new skill position players. Logan-Magnolia returns Paul Hutson who rushed for nearly 1,700 yards and 25 touchdowns and Caden McDonald, who added another 850 yards and 15 TDs. A-H-S-T (Avoca), Griswold and Underwood look to battle for playoff spots as well. District 8 Prediction: 1. Logan-Magnolia; 2. A-H-S-T (Avoca); 3. East Mills and Griswold
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PreSeason All State Teams OFFENSE Pos QB QB QB RB RB RB RB WR WR OL OL OL OL K
Name Taylor Ashman Mathew Sharp Matt Smith Paul Hutson Cade Jones
Andrew McCune
Austin Wells Bobby Nettleton Braydee Poore Bo Bower Peyton Bucholz Greg Smith
School
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Nashua-Plainfield Lawton-Bronson Logan Magnolia West Branch
Woodward Granger Central Decatur(Leon)
Westwood(Sloan) West Branch West Branch
Aplington-Parkersburg Nodaway Valley(Greenfield)
Brennan Thompson Manson-NW Webster
Matt Smith
Lawton-Bronson
DEFENSE Year SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR
Pos DL DL DL DL LB LB LB LB DB DB DB DB P
Name Dante Copeland Dalton Gilbert Kyle Hulshizer
School Panorama(Panora)
Adam Bachman Tyler Hein Cole Herr Andrew Wellik Nick Carlson Eric Garcia Zach Hoyle Jake Jackson
Wapsie Valley(Fairbank)
Austin McCartan
Central Decatur(Leon)
Saint Ansgar Emmetsburg
Panorama(Panora) St. Albert(Council Bluffs)
Emmetsburg
Prairie Valley(Gowrie)
Wapello Alburnett Emmetsburg
Cameron Vinsand Highland Park(Riverside)
Year SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR
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Head Coach: Tony Gunter Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1995); State Runner-Up (1996) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Angel Chagolla (OL/DL); Austin Herbst (RB); Fabio Rivera (K); Michael Whitehead (WR); Blake Wiltgen (QB)
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District 1 Outlook: Armstrong-Ringsted and North Sentral Kossuth were very good 8-Player programs. The question now is if the merger will work in Class 1A and the 11-man game. Now known as North Union, look for things to stay on course but in a football rich district with Emmetsburg led by Andrew Wellik coming off a 1,000 yard rushing performance last season. Zach Nieman is back for South O’Brien after rushing for 1,700 yards and 18 touchdowns last season. Okoboji (Milford) returns after a year without football. District 1 Prediction: Emmetsburg; 2. North Union; 3. South O’Brien (Paulina)
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Head Coach: Travis Schueller Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Ashton Anderson (OL/DL); Austin Glawe (WR/DB); Nick Sievers (LB)
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Pocahontas Area/ Pomeroy-Palmer Head Coach: Roger Sommerlot Best Playoff Finish: Pocahontas – State Champions (1985) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Austin Behrendsen (DL); Jay Brinkman (LB/P); Logan Jepsen (LB); Wyatt Rahn (DB)
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Head Coach: Dick Tighe Best Playoff Finish: State Semifinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: David Flattery (QB); Vinnie Harvey (RB/LB); Teddy Harvey (OL/ DL); Aaron McElroy (DB/P); Alex Mericle (RB/DB); Dillon Nelson (LB); Matt Stumpf (LB)
GAELS
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Sioux Central (Sioux Rapids)
Head Coach: Dave Kuhl Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Derek Bailey (DB); Shane Dansco (RB); Ryan Dougherty (QB/ DB); Shawn Flannigan (P); Kyle Hardisty (WR)/DB); Brodie Kafton (DB); Tanner Petersen (WR); Cameron Sexton (K)
REBELS
Head Coach: Jeff DeHaan Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Michael Davidson (OL/DL); Ryan Garthoff (RB/DB); Dru Kenny (RB/LB); Nate Myrice (LB); Jesus Nava (P); Matt Wandrey (DB)
RAPTORS
Ridge View (Holstein)
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Head Coach: Jeff Anliker Best Playoff Finish: Substate Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Brody Eischeid (WR); Josh Markert (LB); Austin Pohl (OL/DL); Brennan Thompson (QB/LB)
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Manson-Northwest Webster
Head Coach: Travis Kooima Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Mason DeVries (DL); Michael DenHerder (K); Jeffery Granstra (LB); Cody VanGinkel (RB);
District 2 Outlook: St. Edmond (Fort Dodge) is always a team you put into the contender spot no matter the season or even the sport. David Flattery will be counted on even more offensively this season under center after passing for 700 yards and 10 TDs last season with only one interception. IKM-Manning also has a strong football tradition and looks for improvement from Ridge View and Manson-NW Webster in the district race. District 2 Prediction: 1. St. Edmond (Fort Dodge); 2. Manson-NW Webster; 3. IKM-Manning
COUGARS
Head Coaches: Tom Casey & Floyd Foreman Best Playoff Finish: IKM – State Champions (2006); Manning – State Champions (2002); State RunnerUp- Manning (2000) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Cody Kahl (OL/DL); Dillon Muhlbauer (K); Scott Opperman (DB); Sam Wegner (RB); Shayne Wiese (RB/LB)
W O LV E S
IKM-Manning
Head Coach: Mark Fuhrmann Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Michael Callahan (K/P): Matt DeVos (LB); Kody Nelson (DB); Zach Nieman (RB); Sam Weber (DB)
Western Christian (Hull)
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Head Coach: No Report Best Playoff Finish: Returning Letterman: No Report Top Returning Players: Note: Did not play football in 2011
South O’Brien (Paulina)
Head Coach: Steve Waechter Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals; Sanborn State Runner-Up (1985) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Jacob Clark (RB/DB); Cade Harvey (QB); Hunter Kuehl (LB); Heath Nagel (DB); Logan Rozeboom (RB/LB); Blake Simons (WR) 3-6
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Okoboji (Milford)
PIONEERS
Was North Sentral Kossuth (2-6) (8P)/ #Armstrong-Ringsted (12-1) (8P) Head Coach: Tony Adams Best Playoff Finish: NSK-State Champions Sentral (2002, 2003); State Runner-Up North Kossuth (1979)/Armstrong-Ringsted-State Champions (2009, 2010); State Runner-Up (2007, 2008) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Ty Anderson (OL/DL); Jacob Braddock (RB/LB)); Marshall Klingenberg (RB/DL)
WARRIORS
North Union
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#Gehlen Catholic (LeMars)
J AY S
Head Coach: Mike Dunlap Best Playoff Finish: State Champions 1977, 1979, 1989, 1990, 1997, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2008) State Runner-Up (1975, 1976, 1978, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1988) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Clayton Henderson (LB); Jake Jackson (LB/P); Austin McCartan (DL); Nick Schany (LB); Tayler Wegner (DL); Andrew Wellik (RB)
E-HAWKS
#Emmetsburg
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Head Coach: Todd Coy Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Josh Doering (K); Lane Heinlein (LB/P); Jacob Haugland (DB); John Hegland (DL); Matt Hislop (QB)
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West Fork Head Coach: Eric Burt Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Tyler Greimann (DL); Spencer Halloran (QB/LB); Kyle Parcher (DB); Payton Plagge (P); Zane Rugger (RB/DB)
WARHAWKS
South Hamilton (Jewell)
5-5
HAWKS
Head Coach: Ben Jass Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: 14 Top Returning Players: Levi Bark (OL/DL); Drew Dietz (TE/ DL); Nate Masters (WR/DB); Hunter Mueller (WR/DB); Matt Sharp (QB/LB); Ryan Siefken (RB/DB); Taylor Walk (OL/DL)
HUSKIES
Nashua-Plainfield
Hudson Head Coach: Duane Sniffin Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1975, 1994); State Runner-Up (1979, 1980) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Tyler Krogh (OL/DL); Drew Selenke (LB); Connor Wrage (LB); Cameron Wright (K)
P I R AT E S
7-3
Eagle Grove Head Coach: Kelly Williamson Best Playoff Finish: Substate Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Mitch Gambrill (RB); Oscar Hernandez (K); Brandon Johnson (QB//DB/P); Chris Monley (WR/LB); Brenton Pohlman (DB); Jake Wilde (LB)
EAGLES
10-1
Dike-New Hartford Head Coach: Don Betts Best Playoff Finish: State RunnerUp (1998, 2001, 2002, 2010) Returning Lettermen: 11 Top Returning Players: Brice Beninga (OL/DL); Grant Bossom (OL); Maccoy Camarata (WR); Ben Cuvelier (RB/LB); Brian Coulthard (DL); Byron Fitch (DB/K); Trevor Johnson (OL/DL); Grant Kobriger (TE/DL); Levi Lynch (FB/LB); Terry Mooty (RB/LB); Sean Morgan (WR); Carson Parker (DB); Wyatt Syhlman (DB); Alex Young (FB/LB)
W O LV E R I N E S
FALCONS
Aplington-Parkersburg Head Coach: Alex Pollock Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1993, 2001); State Runner-Up (1996, 2000) Returning Lettermen: 29 Top Returning Players: Brandon Abbas (K); Peyton Buchholz (OL/DL); Brady Frey (FB/LB); Cody Grill (LB); Clint Kannegieter (P); Brandon McCracken (OL/DL); Tyler Peters (RB/LB); Aaron Van Dyk (TE/ DL/LS)
4-5
District 3 Outlook: If you are a small school football fan, the rivalry between Aplington-Parkersburg and Dike-New Hartford is always a good one, especially when they play in the same district like this season and they have a great football tradition. Eagle Grove returns a top quarterback in Brandon Johnson with his 700 yards passing and 1,100 yards rushing and 23 combined touchdowns. Nashua-Plainfield is another prime contender with a solid group returning. West Fork is another to watch. District 3 Prediction: 1. Aplington-Parkersburg; 2. Dike-New Hartford; 3. Nashua-Plainfield
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Tipton Head Coach: Josh Bahr Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Cole Cook (QB/RB/LB); Chandler Hardin (RB); Scott Stueland (OL/DL); Alex Wiley (QB)
Durant-Bennett Head Coach: Casey Bouska Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Adam Bartenhagen (QB/DB/P); Wyatt Helme (RB); Logan Lafrenz (DB); Brett Lilienthal (TE/DL); Tyler Tribble (RB/LB)
2-7
TIGERS
5-4
Head Coach: Clay Harrold Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: 13 Top Returning Players: Derrick Gray (RB/DB); Jacob hay (WR/S); Kade Knapp (RB/ LB); Brody Proesch (OL/DL0; Hunter Smith (FB/LB)
Head Coach: Chad Harbaugh Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Kalen Backes (RB); Phoenix Briggs (DB); Kyle Funk (LB); Kohle Helle (QB); Cory Preston (WR/ DB); Dylan Preston (DL); Logan Puelz (LB) 2-8
KN I G H T S
Head Coach: Greg Drew Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Jeremy Bacon (LB); Jared Coyle (DB); Jobe Ellison (TE/LB); Carter Funke (WR/DB/K); Mitch Manternach (OL/DL); Ryan Parmely (OL/DL/P); Tyler Yonkovic (OL/DL)
North Cedar (Stanwood)
Clayton Ridge (Guttenberg)
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Maquoketa Valley (Dehli)
2-7
EAGLES
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Head Coach: Chet Knake Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Blake Boeckenstedt (OL/DL); Quinn Fromm (LB); Ben Lawrence (K); Cole Reeg (QB/DB); Spencer Templeton (P)
COMETS
P I R AT E S
Head Coach: Chris Evers Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Zach Hoyle (LB); Colton MartinEnos (RB/DB); Dylan Mendieta (LB); Dylan Miller (RB)
Bellevue
Sumner-Fredericksburg Head Coach: Brad Mohs Best Playoff Finish: Fredericksburg - State Champions (2001) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Dylan Bergman (QB/DB); Bryce Elliott (LB); Keegan Meier (DB/K); Gunner Mohs (OL/ DL); Jalen Tranbarger (RB/P)
District 5 Outlook: Maquoketa Valley looks to improve on their 5-4 record last season with a strong group on the defensive side of the football. If the skill kids on offense respond, look for good things to happen. North Cedar has been a pretty steady program over the past three seasons but have some key pieces to replace to continue their success. Bellevue should be a contender with the return of Cole Reeg under center with his combined 1,500 yards passing and rushing and 22 touchdowns. Alburnett will have to replace a strong running game. District 5 Prediction: 1. Maquoketa Valley (Dehli); 2. Bellevue; 3. North Cedar (Stanwood) and Durant-Bennett
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District 4 Outlook: Saint Ansgar returns as the defending State Champions but a reload is needed for that to happen again this season. South Winneshiek (Calmar) will count on Colton Hageman who returns after rushing for 1,200-plus yards and 22 touchdowns last season. North Fayette (West Union) always seems to use a system that works year in and year out. District 4 Prediction: 1. South Winneshiek (Calmar); 2. Saint Ansgar; 3. North Fayette (West Union)
#Alburnett
Head Coach: Jason Ohrt Best Playoff Finish: State Runner-Up (2009) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Colton Hageman (RB/LB/P); Ryan Hageman (RB); Jordan Rommes (RB/LB)
COUGARS
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Colton Hageman of South Winneshiek (Calmar)
Head Coach: Drew Clevenger Best Playoff Finish: State Semifinals (2006) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Kyle Hanson (RB/DB); Kyle Hulshizer (DL/K/P); Sam Pederson (LB); Skylar Schuttler (TE/LB)
South Winneshiek (Calmar)
Head Coach: Bob Lape Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1992) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Zane Bodensteiner (OL/DL); Jake Paulson (FB/DL); Daniel Streeter (QB)
7-3
WARRIORS
*Saint Ansgar
1-8
SAINTS
4
3-6
Head Coach: Ray Rankin Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: 29 Top Returning Players: Dylan Berns (OL/LB); Brandon Burke (RB/ LB); Bret Corlett (WB/DB); Austin DeMoss (WR/DB); Chris Fohey (TE/ LB); Gatlin Keehner (OL/DL); Michael Knipfel (OL/DL); Cody Larson (OL/LB); Dan Marmann (DL); Justin Miller (WB/DB); Austin Schoulte (QB/DB); Blake Winter (TE/DL)
North Fayette (West Union)
HAWKS
Head Coach: Jason Sullivan Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Alex Dewald (RB/LB); Brock Winters (LB)
MFL, Mar-Mac (Monona)
BULLDOGS
Jesup
J-HAWKS
Head Coach: Rhett Barrett Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1995) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Caleb Milius (K); Brayden Neuendorf (WR/DB/K); Chase Shedenhelm (RB/DL)
CYCLONES
Denver
Braydee Poore of Mount Ayr
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1-8
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ROCKETS
Head Coach: Adam Hadenfeldt Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Tyler Batterson (QB); Cody Carter (WR); Mike Owings (DB); Jonathan Pedersen (K); Dakota Showman (QB); Logan Thorne (P); Nathan Yeager (LB)
COMETS
Cardinal (Eldon)
Eddyville-Blakesburg Head Coach: Eric Kellar Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Trevor Lefler (LB); Isaac McKee (P); Drake Menuis (QB); Dillon Pigsley (RB); Bre-tt Roberts (RBB); Trevor Swartz (QB); Lewie Winkelman (K); Chance Wursta (DB)
*#Iowa City Regina
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Cade Jones of West Branch
10-3
6-4
6 DISTRICT
District 6 Outlook: Iowa City Regina won the 2A title last season and now drops to 1A which will make it tough on some good football programs. West Branch has a great football tradition and returns Cade Jones with his nearly 1,800 yards rushing and 27 touchdowns in the backfield. Bo Bower makes it a 1-2 punch who added 700 yards and 14 TDs. Wilton will depend on new faces while Sigourney-Keota and Eddyville-Blakesburg look to improve. Wapello was young last season and should be an upper-district contender again. District 6 Prediction: 1. West Branch; 2. Iowa City Regina; 3. Wapello
Wilton Head Coach: Lance Pedersen Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Austin Croson (OL/DL/P); Seth Kaufmann (WR/DB); Tyson Ochiltree (DB); Koy Snider (RB/LB)
BEAVERS
#West Branch Head Coach: Butch Pedersen Best Playoff Finish: State Championship (1989, 1991, 1992) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Bo Bower (FBLB); Cole Cook (QB/ DB); Cade Jones (RB); Garrett Lynch (OL/LB); Michael Madsen (OL/DL); Josh St. John (OL/ DL); Brandon Wasion (K)
BEARS
4-5
Wapello Head Coach: Todd Parsons Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Nathan Boyer (LB); Holden Brockway (P); Chandler Cocklin (DL); Eric Garcia (RB); Willy Granado (OL/DL); Ryley Howell (OL/DL); Brandon Lincoln (RB); Alex Rollinger (QB)
I ND I A N S
COBRAS
Sigourney/Keota Head Coach: Jared Jensen Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1995, 2001, 2005); State Runner-Up - Sigourney (1976) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Colton Greiner (RB/LB); Lyle Luke (QB); Mark Weachter (DB/P); Kevin Weber (DB/K)
Head Coach: Marv Cook Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2005, 2010, 2011); State Runner-Up (1972, 2007) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Alex Balke (WR); Mike Donavan (RB/K); Daniel Gaffey (OL/ DL); Ben Osterhaus (OL/LB); Mark Ward (QB) 14-0
4-5
2-7
REGALS
6
Class 1A
8-3
7
District 7 Outlook: Most of the teams in this district bring back some key players from last season, including their quarterbacks. This should make it a tough and balanced district to keep an eye on from top-to-bottom. Central Decatur, Des Moines Christian, Mount Ayr, Pella Christian and Van Meter all posted winning regular seasons in 2011. District 7 Prediction: 1. Pella Christian; 2. Van Meter; 3. Central Decatur (Leon) and Mount Ayr
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Tyger Bottenfield of Van Meter
Head Coach: Richard Kacmarynski Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Colten Collins (QB); Adam Howerzyl (QB/RB); Caleb Morgan (LB/P); Riley Stursma (DB); Derek Van Kooten (WR); Alex Van Maanen (OL/DL); Zach Van Zee (LB) 7-3
Van Meter Head Coach: Eric Trudo Best Playoff Finish: State Semifinals (1994, 1996) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Spencer Benton (DL); Tyger Bottenfield (RB); Brandon Brittain (QB/P); Jake Chevalier (DL); Logan Crawford (DB); Connor Cypser (DB); Ben Engstrand (LB); Ben Flaherty (WR); Boonie Green (RB); Jeremy Helmick (LB); David McQuiston (LB); Parker Suckow (LB); Chase Wyant (DB)
BULLDOGS
4-6
BULLDOGS
Ogden Head Coach: Ken Vigdal Best Playoff Finish: State Runner-Up (1992, 2001) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Cory Carson (DB); Cody Good (RB); Henry Haugland (LB); Nick Walker (DL); Brady Wheelock (RB/LB)
EAGLES
7
9-2
Mount Ayr Head Coaches: Derek Lambert & Delwyn Showalter Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Levi Martin (OL/DL); Mason Mercer (OL/DL); Casey Paxson (P); Braydee Poore (WR/DB); Zane Sickels (RB/LB); Jacob Sobotka (QB/LB); Cody Stackhouse (LB); Shane Swank (WR/DB); Riley Weehler (DB) 5-5
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3-6
Des Moines Christian Head Coaches: Craig Carlson and Jeff South Best Playoff Finish: 2nd Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Dillon Bruxvoort (DB); Cody Carlson (DB); Ty Sheely (RB); Chris Sturdivant (DL): Alex Toulouse (DL)
LIONS
5-5
Colfax-Mingo Head Coach: Mike Rupert Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Dylan Albright (LB); Dylan Day (RB); Colton Russell (OL/DL); Jaden Van Dyke (WR/DB)
TIGERHAWKS
CARDINALS
Central Decatur (Leon) Head Coach: Jon Pedersen Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Laredo Davis (OL/DL); Dalton Gilbert (FB/DL); Dalton Rumley (OL/ DL); Austin Wells (QB/DB); Tyler Williams (RB)
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Head Coach: Travis Sell Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Britton Barrier (QB/K); Doug Hoke (RB/DB); Ty Jarrett (LB); Ben Wellman (RB/LB); Loren Williams (LB/P)
6-4
8-2
District 8 Outlook: St. Albert year in and out plays with a solid football foundation and should once again be a favorite in this district led by a ground attack with Tucker Culjat and Cole Herr. Tri-Center will be tough with some key skill kids back after posting a winning season in 2011. Others that should be competitive are Panorama and Missouri Valley. District 8 Prediction: St. Albert (Council Bluffs); 2. Tri-Center (Neola); Panorama (Panora)
West Central Valley (Stuart) Head Coach: Tony Hooper Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Grant Dudley (DL); Rob Irlmeier (RB); Tanner Ruhland (DB);
Head Coach: Kevin Culjat Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2004, 2006, 2007, 2009); State Runner-Up (2003, 2011) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Trevor Craft (LB); Tucker Culjat (RB/ DB); Jim Hawk (LB); Cole Herr (RB/LB); Eric Johnson (DB); John Meyerring (K) 13-1
W I L D C AT S
Tri-Center (Neola)
TROJANS
Head Coach: Steve Owens Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1979, 2003) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Dane Livengood (RB/LB); Michael Wesley (DB)
CARDINALS
Treynor
Head Coach: Lyle Alumbaugh Best Playoff Finish: 2nd Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Tyler Hein (RB/LB); Logan Hupp (DL); Garrett Mleynek (QB/LB)
+#St. Albert (Council Bluffs)
FALCONS
Head Coach: Steve Shantz Best Playoff Finish: Greenfield - State Runner-Up (1981) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Brad Baudler (QB/DB); Zach Plymesser (P); Kane Queck (RB/LB)
#Panorama (Panora)
PANTHERS
Nodaway Valley (Greenfield)
W O LV E R I N E S
Head Coach: Ryan Victor Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Tyler Birdsall (RB/LB); Zach Chapin (DB); Steven Humphrey (QB/ LB); Jake Roden (RB)
BIG REDS
Missouri Valley
Andrew Wellik of Emmetsburg
1A 3-6
CLASS
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PreSeason All State Teams OFFENSE Pos QB QB QB RB RB RB RB WR WR OL OL OL OL K
Name Tory Beger Jesse Ertz Cole Neary Colton Hageman Colton Halder Trever Ryen Brandon Tenge Tyler Birdsall Jaden Van Dyke Max Gangestad Cole Lawrence Gunner Mohs Forest Stellern
School Greene County Mediapolis Kuemper Catholic (Carroll) South Winneshiek (Calmar)
Bondurant-Farrar
Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove
New Hampton Missouri Valley Colfax-Mingo Clarion-Goldfield Louisa-Muscatine (Letts) Sumner-Fredericksburg
Mediapolis Brett Cochran-Bray Spirit Lake
DEFENSE Year SR SR JR SR SR SR SR JR SR SR SR SR SR SR
Pos DL DL DL DL LB LB LB LB DB DB DB DB p
Name Jake Haberman Kirby Kendrick Taylor Niehaus Austin Sullivan Blake Beckman Duncan Ferch Dustin Gilbert Teddie Harvey Sawyer Anderson Paul Brown Isaac Jackson Seth Kaufman Aaron McElroy
School Clarion-Goldfield Beckman (Dyersville) Kuemper Catholic (Carroll)
Bondurant-Farrar Mediapolis
West Marshall (State Center)
Central Decatur (Leon) St. Edmond (Fort Dodge)
New Hampton Spirit Lake Camanche Wilton
St. Edmond (Fort Dodge)
Year SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR
*Note: Information gathered is based on last season and by coaches’ information sheets. Coaching changes, school consolidations, transfers and move-outs may effect some of the information posted.
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Estherville-Lincoln Central
Head Coach: Chuck Fandel Best Playoff Finish: RunnerUp (1987) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Andres Blanco (WR/K); Matt Burrell (WR); Evan Hansen (QB); Tucker Milburn (OL/DL/P); Bill Snyder (RB/LB)
+#Spirit Lake Head Coach: Joshua Bolluyt Best Playoff Finish: State Runner-Up (2011) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Paul Brown (QB/LB/P); Brett Cochran-Bray (K); Rick Maris (WR/DB); Bryson McCabe (DB); Brady Mart (OL/DL); Cody Poock (RB//LB/P)
#Forest City
Head Coach: Chad Moore Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: 16 Top Returning Players: Zach Bengston (WR/DB); Brian Brcka (DL); Seth Brown (OL/ DL); Josh Dakken (DL); Nathan Friederich (LB); Jon Mathiason (DB); Riley Moore (DB); Matt Snyder (TE/LB); Colton Westerberg (LB)
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I ND I A N S
South Central Calhoun Head Coach: Bryan Case Best Playoff Finish: Southern Cal; State Champions (1990, 2000, 2008, 2009) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Kyler Case (RB); Nathan Christensen (QB/P); Tanner Toms (DB)
CLASS
1-8
T I TA N S
4-5
CARDINALS
Garner-Hayfield Head Coach: Scott Van Dusseldorp Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1991); State Runner-Up (1974) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Shaun Murphy (TE/DL); Zach Ryerson (OL/DL); Keith Schwickerath (RB/LB); Ryan Sonquist (OL/DL); Alex Van Gerpen (RB/DB)
2A 6-3
I ND I A N S
2-7
7-5
Head Coach: Perry Krosschell Best Playoff Finish: Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Dalton De Haan (RB/LB); Jacob Floen (P); Jason Goslinga (K)
MIDGETS
East Sac County Head Coach: Eric McCollough Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: 16 Top Returning Players: Alex Green (RB/LB); Ty Jacobsen (RB/DB); Zach Mason (OL/ LB); Chris Villhauer (RB/DB); Cody Wellington (RB/S)
RAIDERS
COWBOYS
Clarion-Goldfield
Unity Christian (Orange City)
5-5
District 1 Outlook: Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley looks to once again challenge for a district title with the return of Brandt Van Roekel under center with his combined 2,100 yards passing and running and 19 touchdowns. Sheldon has a solid group returning with Chris Balster and Hunter McDonald combining for nearly 1,500 yards on the ground and 17 touchdowns. Central Lyon/ George-Little Rock always produces year in and year out and will be part of the upper district battle. District 1 Prediction: Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley; 2. Sheldon; 3. Central Lyon/ George-Little Rock
Head Coach: Paul Hansch Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Max Gangestad (OL/DL); Jake Haberman (RB/DB); Nathan Holmes (LB); Mat Odland (DB); Adam Stevens (QB/DB); Zack Thurn (OL/DL); Colton Warnke (DL)
Sioux Center
Head Coach: Tim Van Regenmorter Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2001) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Tommy Bomgaars (LB); Spencer Fritz (WR); Andrew O’Donnell (DL); Brent Sneller (P); Dylan Vant Hof (LB/P)
KN I G H T S
Sheldon
Head Coach: Matt Meendering Best Playoff Finish: State Runner-Up (1985) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Chris Balster (QB/DB); Tom Brown (LB); Matt Dykstra (LB); Toby Maggert (DL); Hunter McDonald (RB/P)
Predicted District winner: Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley
WARRIORS
DISTRICT
7-4
ORABS
5-5
DU T C H M E N
MOC-Floyd Valley
Head Coach: Tom Rupp Best Playoff Finish: Substate Round Returning Letterman: No Report Top Returning Players: Trey Achterhoff (WR/DB/P); Jay Elberry (WR); Casey Guthmiller (RB/LB); Derek Rupp (LB); Rafeal Sanchez Prerry (K); Josh Wilson (RB/LB)
Head Coach: Toby Lorenzen Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1976, 1977, 2006); State Runner-Up (1996, 1999, 2007, 2008) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Trenton Enger (OL/DL); Luke Grooters (DL/K); Josh Hunt (RB)
Cherokee
Head Coach: Neil Phipps Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Stetson Dagel (OL/DL); Marc Husman (RB/LB); Nathaniel Morgan (LB); Grayson Roosa (K); Eric Wilke (WR); Luke Zeiman (RB/DB)
BRAVES
Head Coach: Cory Brandt Best Playoff Finish: State Runner-Up (2009) Returning Letterman: No Report Top Returning Players: Miguel Alvarado (TE/DL); Colin Bolkema (LB); David De Bruin (K); Levi De Roon (DL); Jon Harmsen (LB); Dallas Rozeboom (RB/LB/P); Andrew Van Ginkel (DB); Brandt Van Roekel (QB) 11-1
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LIONS
#Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley
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*Union (LaPorte City)
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Trev Hadachek of Union (LaPorte City)
District 2 Outlook: When you return as the Class 2A State Champions the spotlight is on you and once again it will be on Spirit Lake. Paul Brown is back at quarterback to lead the way with his 1,900 and 20 TD passes. South Central Calhoun has been a champion before and usually puts a very good product on the field. Clarion-Goldfield has some solid pieces back to make another playoff run. District 2 Prediction: 1. Spirit Lake; 2. Clarion-Goldfield; 3. South Central Calhoun
Head Coach: Joe Hadachek Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Josh Clark (OL/DL); Will Crees (LB); Mitch Dierks (RB); Trev Hadachek (RB/WR/DB); Tanner Heckt (OL/DL); Brady Petersen (K); Jay Scheel (QB)
12-2
Waukon Head Coach: Ted Snitker Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Matt Cymboluk (DB); Ben Ewing (DB); Cole Ewing (RB); Glyeb Ewing (DL;K/P); Parker Heese (QB/DB); Dakota Ness (DL); Seth Snitker (DL); Josh Thorson (QB); Marcus Weymiller (RB)
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DISTRICT
7-3
KN I G H T S
6-4
GREEN DEVILS
Osage
3-6
New Hampton Head Coach: Scott FrerichsBest Playoff Finish: State Champions (1999) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Sawyer Anderson (WR/DB); Nolan Boyd (OL); Jake Flattum (RB/ LB); Austin Lukes (RB/LB); Noah Stochl (TE); Brandon Tenge (RB); Michael Vetter (DL)
CHICK ASAWS
2-7
0-10
Head Coach: Lon Lawler Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Colin Barker (RB/DB); Dan Church (OL/DL); Trevor Halland (QB); Tyler Havel (WR); Bret Jeffries (DL); Matt Mack (DL); Ryan Woods (LB)
Head Coach: Aundra Meeks Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2004) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Jack Conway (K); Konnor Horan (OL/LB); Jon Maas (OL/P); Jordan Martin (OL/DL); Mitch Roe (OL/DL); Charles Verduzco (DB)
Hampton-Dumont Head Coach: Jerry Shafrath Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Letterman: No Report Top Returning Players: Josh Bauer (TE/DB); Andrew Benning (OL); Eddy Flores (RB/ LB); Dalton Hanson (RB); Anthony Schnabel (DL); Spencer Tidman (P); Justin Wenzel (OL/DL)
BULLDOGS
Head Coach: Bill Shafer Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Tyler Hanson (DL); Brandon Hebel (DB); Kellen Kessler (RB/DB); Caden Lovik (DL); JD Sliger (DB); Matt Stiles DL); Shawn Tierney (DL); Charlie Weiner (QB); Chris Wood (WR)
Columbus Catholic (Waterloo)
SAILORS
Central Springs (Manly)
PANTHERS
3
Class 2A
2-7
District 3 Outlook: Union (LaPorte City) won the title last season and should once again be part of the teams to beat in Class 3A, however they will not be under the radar this season with the return of Jay Scheel and Trev Hadachek. New Hampton has a strong running game back led by Brandon Tegge and his 1,152 yards and 11 touchdowns. Osage has found a way to contend each year and return Trevor Haaland at QB and Tyler Havel to lead the defensive charge. District 3 Prediction: 1. Union (LaPorte City); 2. New Hampton; 3. Osage
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Head Coach: Ryan Unrah Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: 15
The Raiders run strong last season
Head Coach: Jeff Martin Best Playoff Finish: State Runner-Up (1981) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Jack Conway (K); Konnor Horan (DB); Jon Maas (P); Jordan Martin (WR)
Louisa-Muscatine (Letts)
Head Coach: Guy Dierikx Best Playoff Finish: Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Austin Bohling (DB); Blake Kemp (RB); Cole Lawrence (LB); Austin Raushenberger (LB); Travis Simmons (OL/DL); Brandon Tomer (RB)
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FALCONS
Columbus (Columbus Junction)
District 5 Outlook: Mediapolis is coming off a solid season and returns passing and running threat Jesse Ertz at quarterback. Ertz passed for 2,500 yards and ran for another 700 for a combined 40 touchdowns. West Liberty and Mid-Prairie (Wellman) should be a couple of teams that will aim for upper district spots as well. District 5 Prediction: 1. Mediapolis; 2. West Liberty; 3. Mid-Prairie (Wellman)
W I L D C AT S
Head Coach: Kenton Benner Best Playoff Finish: Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Adam Elder (K); Trenton Gosnell (DL); Gabe Halstead (RB); Kody Vermazen (DB)
HAWKS
Central Lee (Donnellson)
DISTRICT
Northeast (Goose Lake)
2-7
District 4 Outlook: Beckman (Dyersville) just won the baseball title and now they would like to take that momentum into the football season. To do so they will have to fill some key skill position players. Center Point-Urbana drops to Class 2A this season and brings back a young, but experienced quarterback in Ryan Wilkin. Brandon Roseberry will once again carry the load in the ground game with a solid group on the O-Line. Cascade is another to watch along with Mount Vernon. District 4 Prediction: 1. Beckman (Dyersville); 2. Center Point-Urbana; 3. Cascade
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Head Coach: Jeff Housel Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Springer DeRosear (WR); Andrew Giertz (OL/DL); Da’Shon Johnson (QB)
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West Liberty
Head Coach: Joe Donavan Best Playoff Finish: State Semifinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Riley Anderson (DB); Nick Boehme (RB/DB); Israel Montelongo (K); Tyler Newsom (QB/P); Cole Roszell (LB); Ty Williams (WR/DB)
COMETS
6-4
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West Burlington/Notre Dame
FALCONS
11-1
Mid-Prairie (Wellman)
Head Coach: Pete Cavanaugh Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: David Aldeman (DL); Austin Erthum (K); Reid Miller (QB/LB); Canaan Powell (RB/LB)
GOLDEN HAWKS
Mediapolis
Head Coach: Brian Borrison Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: 26 Top Returning Players: Blake Beckman (OL/LB); Jesse Ertz (QB); Chase Miller (TE/LB); Forestt Stellern (OL/DL); Dalton Scott (RB/LB)
Blake Beckman of Mediapolis
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Center Point-Urbana Head Coach: Dan Burke Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1985) Returning Lettermen: 25 Top Returning Players: Brett Boddicker (OL/DL); Josh Jirak (WR/DB); Sawyer Krotz (OL/ DL); Brandon Roseberry (RB/ LB); Dane Salow (OL/DL)
REBELS
Mount Vernon
Head Coach: Duane Orr Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1974, 1993, 1994); State Runner-Up (1972, 1978, 1989, 2002, 2003) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Mitchell Jilovec (LB); Carson Kuntz (OL/DL); Jake Mueller (DB/K); Jake Pisarik (P); Conner Shaffer (WR); Marshall Tuerler (RB); Logan Walker (QB)
Head Coach: Tim Frake Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Jesse Bergfeld (DB); Alec Hoffman (RB); Jordan Junk (WR); Timmie Klietsch (QB); Jared Manternach ((LB); Tyler Ries (RB/K/P); Ben Weber (OL/DL)
5-5
M U S TA N G S
PANTHERS
Monticello
Head Coach: Shane Blake Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Starters: No Report Top Returning Players: Jacob Black (QB//DB/P); Anthony Guyer (K); Logan McQuillen (RB/LB); Daniel Pike (OL/DL); Michael Reuter (DL)
4-5
Cascade (Western Dubuque)
STORMIN POINTERS
11-2
Camanche
Head Coach: Steve Dougherty Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Andrew Donahue (OL/DL); Isaac Jackson (WR); Tyler Langston (OL/DL); Michael Osaro (RB/ DB)
COUGARS
Head Coach: Gregg Hammann Best Playoff Finish: Semifinals Returning Lettermen: 8 Top Returning Players: Michael Boeckenstedt (DL); Grant Hammann (QB); Kirby Kendrick (FB/LB); Adam Nothe (K); Brian Steffensmeier (OL/ DL); Mitch Steger (WR/DB)
I ND I A N S
#Beckman (Dyersville)
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Colton Halder of BondurantFarrar
Head Coach: Randy Calvert Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Sam Bedwell (RB/LB); Tommy Bregar (QB/DB); Ryan Deuel (WR/P); Zach Goering (DL); Ethan Jones (LB); Alex Middleton (RB); Briar Vogel (WR/DB); Dylan Webb (K)
Interstate 35 (Truro)
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4-5
6-4
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Predicted District winner: West Marshall (State Center)
South Hardin (Eldora) *Did not have football team for the 2011-2012 season Head Coach: Randy Tjaden Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: No Report
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#West Marshall (State Center)
Head Coach: Ken Winkler Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1999) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Bailey Brockman (OL/DL); Devin Chesler (LB); Colby Dunn (OL/ DL); Duncan Ferch (WR/LB); Elijah Streeter (RB)
TROJANS
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Nevada Head Coach: John Pelzer Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Letterman: No Report Top Returning Players: Lance Barber (DL); Colynn Black (QB); Ethan Lund (OL/DL); Brook Thompson (WR)
TIGERS
8-3
Roland-Story Head Coach: Kerry Van Winkle Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1979, 1980) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Dalton Anderson (DL); Joe Gast (LB); Evan Johnson (QB); Ryan Nielsen (LB); Ryan Skaar (P); Charlie Steenhagen (K)
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NORSEMEN
North Polk Head Coach: Evan Groepper Best Playoff Finish: Class 2A Runner-Up (2010) Returning Lettermen: 7 Top Returning Players: Jake Hadaway (WR); Collin Hoshaw (DL); Sam Pickard (WR)
2-8
COMETS
7
0-9
#PCM-Monroe Head Coach: Greg Bonnett Best Playoff Finish: State Semifinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Colten Jenkins (DL); Ethan Kain (WR); Blake McWilliams (DB); Nate VandeWall (QB)
CUBS
Head Coach: Mike Studt Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Dalton Beadle (LB); Mitch Berry (P); Nate Judge (OL/DL); Zach Rubenbauer (RB/LB); Walker Steward (QB); Josh Wilson (TE/DL)
Gilbert Head Coach: Scott Auderer Best Playoff Finish: State Runner-Up (2004) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Jack Gibbons (DB); Carlton Jones (P); Jordan Knock (QB); Jake Rhoads (WR/DB)
5-4
District 7 Outlook: West Marshall (State Center) kids understand winning football but did lose a ton of talent from last season’s exceptional team. North Polk is in a similar position along with Roland-Story. The non-district season will tell a lot about where these teams may stand once they get into district play. Gilbert could be a team to watch. District 7 Prediction: 1. West Marshall (State Center); 2. Roland-Story; 3. Gilbert and North Polk
TIGERS
East Marshall (LeGrand)
M U S TA N G S
7
District 6 Outlook: This reconstructed district has a group of teams with some pretty good football tradition which makes this a bit of a head-scratcher. PCM-Monroe lost a ton of talent so the new faces will have to learn quickly. Bondurant-Farrar will count on a good offensive line and running behind them will be Colton Halder after his 1,500 yard and 16 TD season. Davis County will count on the defense, at least early in the season to build around. Albia had leadership at quarterback with Leshen Brett as will Interstate 35 (Truro) with Tommy Bregar. C-M-B always seems to reload and battle each year as well. District 6 Prediction: 1. Bondurant-Farrar and Davis County (Bloomfield); 3. Albia and Interstate 35 (Truro)
Head Coach: Rob Luther Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Zach Hertgers (WR/DB); Bryce Kemp (WR/DL); Darreien Sadler (OL/DL); Zach Samson (QB/LB); Tim Thalacker (OL/ LB)
M U S TA N G S
0-9
Collins-MaxwellBaxter
RAIDERS
4-6
R O A D R UNN E R S
Head Coach: Ed Koser Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Zeb Black (OL/DL); Damen Dixon (WR/DB); Wayne Doerscher (OL/DL); Park Mikels (WR/ DB); Calvin Utt (RB/LB)
M U S TA N G S
Davis County (Bloomfield)
Clarke (Osceola) Head Coach: Ryan Sweeney Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Jacob Blair (LB); Mitch Lampe (DB); Dalton Sweeney (DB); Logan Weers (RB/DB)
I ND I A N S
7-3
Bondurant-Farrar Head Coach: Brad Kjar Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: 13 Top Returning Players: Colton Halder (RB/LB); Austin Hamm (OL/DL); Austin Moeller (OL/ LB); Dillon Stafford (RB/WR/ DB/K); Austin Sullivan (OL/ DL)
B L U E J AY S
Albia Head Coach: Jerry Staton Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Ben Baker (OLDL); Zach Hugen (WR/DB); Brett Leshen (QB); Shadow Leshen (DB); Austin Luse (OL/DL); Griffin Osing (RB/LB); Alex Schultz (DB)
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Pigskin preview continued from page 13 The new season also brings a new look with all new district alignments from Class 3A to 8-Player. The biggest change being west in Class 4A as the CIML and Missouri River Conferences formed a whole new division format for the schools making up the western half of 4A.
Io The 2012 football season is coming glaringly close and Drake University, Iowa State University, Iowa University and University of Northern Iowa University are gearing up their teams to dominate on the field. All four teams have rosters of almost a hundred players and while they sport players from California to Ontario, Iowan men make up a large portion of their teams. Just over 36 percent of the players on all four rosters played high school ball in Iowa, while just over 43 percent (23/53) are returning starters.
DRAKE
There are also programs that have consolidated and merged together. These alterations have changed the picture in some of the classes. JSPC (Jefferson) and East Greene are now Green County while North Union is a merger between Armstrong-Ringsted and North Sentral Kossuth. These latter two football powers in 8-Player now will move to Class 1A.
K e e pi
Last season, Okoboji (Milford) dropped football for one year and are now back in Class 1A. Cedar Valley Christian (Cedar Rapids) and Heartland Christian (Council Bluffs) played partial schedules last year, but now are part of the 8-Player field beginning this season. Friday nights in Iowa are always special as communities come together for football, school and town pride along with opportunities for the bands and cheer squads to give their best performances as well. Rivalries will continue in most cases but with the changes in districts, there will also be new ones formed. The UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on the campus of UNI is the goal for all as we begin a new season. Only 24 teams of the 348 that begin the season will have the opportunity to play in the UNI-Dome and try to claim a state football title.
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Out of the big four, Drake has the lowest numbers of returning players from Iowa, but of their 12 returning starters, two made the cut and will be on field in the fall. Offensive lineman Avery Fuhs (Chariton, Iowa) and linebacker Tyler Moorehead (Newman Catholic, Mason City, Iowa) will be back in action on the field come fall. Of the Bulldog’s 109 players, 18 hail from Iowa and played high school ball in the state.
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The Cyclones have a large number of Iowans filling the ranks on their roster. Of their 115 players, almost half are from Iowa and played football for a high school in the state. Of the 52 Iowan players, they come from all over the state, from Sioux City to Davenport. Seven of the 16 returning starters claim Iowa as their home state or played high school ball for an Iowan high school team. Returning starting players are: Quarterback Brett Bueker (Pleasant Valley, Bettendorf, Iowa), linebacker Jake Knott (Waukee, Iowa), wide receiver Josh Lenz (Hempstead, Dubuque, Iowa), defensive lineman Jake McDonough (Valley, Urbandale, Iowa), offensive lineman Ethan Tuftee (Assumption, Davenport, Iowa), punter Kirby Van Der Kamp (Valley, West Des Moines, Iowa), and running back Jeff Woody (Southeast Polk, Pleasant Hill, Iowa).
UNIVERSITY OF IOWa
The Hawkeyes are welcoming 119 players on their 2012 roster and of that number, 45 members
are from Iowa. They are also welcoming back 13 starters for the coming fall season. Over half of their starters are from Iowa, with seven out of 13 named. The returning starters include: Defensive lineman Dominic Alvis (LoganMagnolia, Logan, Iowa), wide receiver Keenan Davis (Washington, Cedar Rapids, Iowa), tight end Zach Derby (City High, Iowa City, Iowa), kicker Mike Meyer (Wahlert, Dubuque, Iowa), defensive back Tanner Miller (Mid-Prrairie, Kalona, Iowa), linebacker James Morris (Solon, Iowa), and quarterback James Vandenberg (Keokuk, Iowa).
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UNIVERSITY OF Northern IOWa
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Iowa State
Iowa State University
UNI saw no reason to stint on players from Iowa either. With 12 returning starters, seven played high school football in the state. Those seven are: Wide receiver and punter Kyle Bernard (Cedar Falls, Iowa), defensive lineman Chris Jepsen (Urbandale, Iowa), running back David Johnson (Clinton, Iowa), offensive lineman Dan Kruger (West Hancock, Wesley, Iowa), defensive back Garrett Scott (Bettendorf, Davenport, Iowa), punter and kicker Tyler Sievertsen (Kennedy, Cedar Rapids, Iowa), and defensive back Wilmot Wellington (Fairfield/Iowa Central, Fairfield, Iowa). Their roster totals 98 players and 46 played high school ball within the state. Volume 1 Issue 2
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Shenandoah Head Coach: PJ Hedrington Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Scott Hastings (RB/LB); David Hogue (DB); Jacob Holmes (DB); Sam Kroepl (RB/DB); Jose Rendon (RB/K/P); Parker Rice (QB); Travis Sunderman (OL/DL)
M U S TA N G S
2A 7-3
Red Oak
Head Coach: Andy Yost Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Phillip Decker (LB); Tanner Johnson (QB/P); Nick Leinen (RB/LB); Shae Lewis (LB); Eddie Perez (DL); Jose Perez (WR/DB)
Head Coach: Brian Webb Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Colby Baumhover (DB); Sam Brincks (DL); Alex Bruch (OL/DL); Sam Gehling (OL/DL); Nick Greteman (DB); Kolby Hilgenberg (DB/K); Josh Irlbeck (RB/LB); Cole Neary (QB); Taylor Niehaus (DL); Chase Rupiper (RB)
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TIGERS
Predicted District winner: Kuemper Catholic (Carroll)
Head Coach: Larry Allen Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Creighton Allen (QB/DB); Kent Nishimura (K); Royce Rosemeyer (TE/DL); Trever Ryen (RB//DB/P)
FALCONS
Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove
N/A
#Kuemper Catholic (Carroll)
KN I G H T S
0-10
6-4
Green County (Consolidation of JSPC (Jefferson) (6-3) and East Greene Grand Junction) Head Coach: Dean Lansman Best Playoff Finish: State Semifinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Tory Beger (QB); Alex Gordon (LB/P); Cody Hidlebaugh (OL/DL); Dakota Hoffman (LB); Dylan Lansman (DB); TJ Lint (WR/DB); Reed Ostrander (RB/ LB) (From East Greene)
RAMS
Clarinda Academy
Head Coach: Brad Knight Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Jerome Alexander (DB); Elijah Green (LB); Keonte Perkins (RB/LB); Rodney Rederford (RB)
EAGLES
Clarinda
Head Coach: Jim Lindsay Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Jett Kettwick (DB); Dakota Woods (RB/DB/K)
CARDINALS
8
PIGSKIN
3-7
District 8 Outlook: Kuemper Catholic (Carroll) has a new head coach but should be once again a part of the district challenge. Cole Neary will be counted on to lead the offense. JSPC (Jefferson) and East Greene have joined forces and now will be known as Greene County Rams. Tory Berger was solid at QB at East Greene but that was in 8-Player, so a new experience is in his future. O-A/BC-IG looks to build on last season as well with the return of Trever Ryen in the backfield with 1,200 yards and 16 TDs. District 8 Prediction: 1. Kuemper Catholic (Carroll) 2. Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove; 3. Greene County
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PreSeason All State Teams OFFENSE Pos QB QB QB RB RB RB RB WR WR OL OL OL OL K
Name Elli Dunn Jay Scheel
School Grinnell
Union (LaPorte City)
Gabe Vandenberg Keokuk Anthony Beyerink Carroll
Kenny Floyd Alex Reed Trevor Roth Sam Markham Josh Schulte Josh Clark Ryan Hawkins Alex Moerer Noah Taylor Tyler Stolen
Norwalk Lewis Central (Council Bluffs)
Keokuk Atlantic Anamosa
Union (LaPorte City)
Keokuk Waverly-Shell Rock A-D-M (Adel) Bishop Heelan (Sioux City)
DEFENSE Year JR JR SR JR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR JR
Pos DL DL DL DL LB LB LB LB DB DB DB DB P
Name Andy Hovden Adam Reth Zach Skibinski Jose Zambrano Nathan Clayberg Trev Hadachek Josey Jewell Dallas Rozeboom Sam Markham Luke Neitzel Darrion Sanders
School Decorah
Sam Kuhter
South Tama
West Delaware (Manchester) Bishop Heelan (Sioux City)
Carroll Pella
Union (LaPorte City)
Decorah
Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley
Atlantic
Creston/Orient-Macksburg
Keokuk
Brandt Van Roekel Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley
Year SR SR SR SR JR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR
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Head Coach: Jim Duggan Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Sam Duggan (QB); Luke Harrison (WR); Derek Jenkins (LB); Alex Martin (RB); Dylan Miller (RB/LB); Miguel Ramos (K); Alex Reed (QB/RB); Zach Renshaw (OL/DL); Ethan Ruby (LB); Mark Savage (DB); Nick Sulentic (DB)
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2 DISTRICT
Spencer Head Coach: Jim Tighe Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1994); State Runner-Up (1990, 1991) Returning Letterman: No Report Top Returning Players: Austin Allen (LB); Blake Altenhofen (QB); Hunter Cushman (LB); Matt Finnern (RB/DB); Austin Lauck (LB) 5-7
Storm Lake Head Coach: Bill McCabe Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Letterman: No Report Top Returning Players: Jay Grant (LB); Ethan Kenkel (DL); Aaron Krier (RB); Luke Lenhart (WR/DB); Nic Seaman (QB)
TORNADOES
5-4
5-4
TIGERS
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Head Coach: Chris Zyzda Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Letterman: No Report Top Returning Players: Kollin George (DL); Nathan Glisar (DB); Dillon Hiserote (WR/ LB/K); Blake McCauley (RB)
Predicted District winner: Bishop Heelan (Sioux City)
WARRIORS
1-8
BULLDOGS
LeMars Head Coach: Jim Boyd Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1973) Returning Letterman: No Report Top Returning Players: Kendall Candor (WR); Conner Delfs (K/P): Andy Heffmer (DL); Travis Kinney (RB/LB); Brody Mathey (LB); Gabe Rahn (DB); Matt Strub (OL/DL); Levi Tebrink (QB)
Denison-Schleswig Head Coach: Chad Van Kley Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Letterman: No Report Top Returning Players: Derek Hall (QB); Zac Johnson (K); Trevor Renner
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Carroll Head Coach: Dennis McCartan Best Playoff Finish: State Semifinals (2009) Returning Lettermen: 18 Top Returning Players: Anthony Beyerink (RB); Jon Beyerink (OL/ DL); Blaise Hass (LB); Tyler Hensen (LB); Casey Howard (OL/DL); Seth Horsley (TE/LB); Christian Hovey (TE/LB); Nate Johnston (FB); Grant Magill (DL); Brett Nees (OL); Ben Norgaard (OL); Caleb O’Toole (OL); Alex Stenbo (DL):Colton Thompson (RB/LB); Luke Vonnahme (WR/S); Jarrett White (QB); Keith Wiederien (OL/DL); Jose 8 - 3 Zambrano (DL)
District 2 Outlook: Bishop Heelan is another tradition rich program but has some key skill positions to reload to continue to battle for top of the district. Zach Skibinski and Tyler Cropley will lead the defense. Carroll will be a factor with Anthony Beyerink and his 800 yards on the ground last season. It looks wide open after the first two. District 2 Prediction: 1. Bishop Heelan (Sioux City); 2. Carroll; 3. Spencer
TIGERS
CRUSADERS
Head Coach: Roger Jansen Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1975, 1982, 2008); State Runner-Up (1983, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1993, 2007) Returning Letterman: No Report Top returning Players: Manny Alcaraz (RB); Tyler Cropley (DB); Phillip Jacobson (QB/WR/DB); Christian Brobst (LB); Zach Skibinski (OL/DL); Connor Spears (WR); Tyler Stolen (K/P)
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Sam Markham of Atlantic
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District 1 Outlook: When you begin talking high school football in Iowa, one of the first words out of most fans’ mouths are Harlan and Coach Curt Bladt. Nothing usually changes except the year so once again place the target where it usually belongs. The Cyclones have Austin Hess and Christopher Hopkins to carry the football, combining for 1,000 yards and 9 TDs on a passing team last season. A-D-M (Adel) reached the UNI-Dome last season and the likes of Creston/O-M, Lewis Central and Atlantic, the battle for the playoffs positioning could be a good one. District 1 Prediction: 1. Harlan; 2. Lewis Central (Council Bluffs); 3. Creston/OrientMacksburg
Bishop Heelan (Sioux City)
Perry Head Coach: Jason Olejniczak Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Torry Brelsford (OL/DL); Ben Daniels (P); Caleb Jans (WR); Drew Niebuhr (LB); Seth Stetzel (DB); Jackson VanKirk (DB); Will Whiton (RB)
Glenwood Head Coach: Brian Albert Best Playoff Finish: Substate Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Corey Bertini (DB); Connor Fikes (DL); Hunter Hoffman (DL); Sam Jameson (WR); Derek Jones (LB); Kyle Kacecki (WR); Spencer Smith (RB)
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B L U E J AY S
Head Coach: Curt Blandt Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1982, 1982, 1984, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2009); State Runner-Up (1981, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1992, 2000, 2001) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Jeremiah Bieker (LB); Connor Clayton (DB); Thomas Devine (DB); Jeff Flies (DL); Austin Hess (RB); Christopher Hopkins (RB); Adam Juhl (QB); Shawn Schaben (LB); Adam Zaccone (LB)
Lewis Central (Council Bluffs)
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T I TA N S
Harlan
CYCLONES
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4-6
Head Coach: Brian Morrison Best Playoff Finish: State Semifinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Briar Evans (WR/P); Trevor Frain (RB/LB); Keaton Hulett (OL/ DL); Bryce Mcllravy (RB); Luke Neitzel (QB/DB)
RAMS
12-1
Head Coach: Tim Duff Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2002); State Runner-Up (1980) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Chad Christensen (OL/DL); Jacob Dvorak (RB); Dalton Franken (WR); Harrison Hoegh (QB); Stuart Hoegh (LB); Sam Markham (WR/DB/K)
#Creston/OrientMacksburg
PANTHERS
Head Coach: Mike Whisner Best Playoff Finish: Semifinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Jordan Grove (RB/WR/LB); Blake Heimann (LB); Dylan Nelson (DL); Isaac Norton (LB); Sam Plagman (DB)
Atlantic
TROJANS
#A-D-M (Adel)
TIGERS
1
PIGSKIN
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Head Coach: Mark Hubbard Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1990, 1992) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Bryce Miller (RB); Alex Moerer (OL/ DL); Matt Mummelthei (K/P); Kaleb Staack (OL/DL); Adam Walther (OL/DL); Eric Willis (LB)
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Humboldt Head Coach: Greg Thomas Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2006) Returning Letterman: No Report Top Returning Players: Ben Jacobson (QB/DB); Bryan Larson (OL/DL); Garrett Nelson (TE/S); Devin Shiflett (OL); Don Smith (OL/DL)
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Webster City
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Alex Moerer of Waverly-Shell Rock
Head Coach: Bob Howard Best Playoff Finish: Substate Round Returning Letterman: No Report Top Returning Players: Nelson Ball (LB); Dylan Fielder (DL); Boone Meyers (TE/DL); Trey Tesdahl (RB)
LY N X
Waverly-Shell Rock
10-1
GO-HAWKS
Iowa Falls-Alden Head Coach: Pat Norem Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1996); State Runner-Up (1994) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Nate Bahr (RB); Dennis Damon (K); Josh Hoover (DL); Brandon Norman (RB/LB); Sam Theilen (OL/DL)
CADETS
3
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#Clear Lake Head Coach: Fred Wieck Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2002); State Runner-Up (2006) Returning Letterman: 20 Top Returning Players: Bryson Hamilton (OL/DL); Gavin Sheakley (RB/DB); Pete Swenson (LB)
W I L D C AT S
1-8
Charles City Head Coach: Steve Stallsmith Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Jesse Etherington (QB/DB); Luke Johnson (OL/DL); Zach Mitchell (LB); Adam Murray (RB)
LIONS
Algona Head Coach: Eric Bormann Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Letterman: No Report Top Returning Players: Brad Bjustrom (LB); Nick Buchanan (OL/DL); Dylan Cink (WR/ DB); Mitchell Erpelding (TE/ DL); Sawyer Frideres (RB/LB); Casey Hiscocks (LB); Cory Kruse (DL); Cole Nielsen (TE); Michael Van Oosbree (DB); Nathyn Trenary (DL)
COMETS
BULLDOGS
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9-2
District 3 Outlook: The district looks to be a very balanced one with Clear Lake, Webster City and Waverly-Shell Rock all in a battle for the top in the end. Algona has a large group coming back with experience and looks to improve while all teams have pieces to build around, but most lost a good senior class from 2011. District 3 Prediction: 1. Waverly-Shell Rock; 2. Clear Lake; 3. Webster City
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4 DISTRICT
Predicted District winner: Grinnell
5-4
0-9
DISTRICT
56 DISTRICT
Head Coach: Doug Winkowitsch Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1991) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Dean Broghammer (OL/DL); Jake Curly (RB); Travis Meisgeier (OL/DL); Adam Reth (OL/DL)
10-2
Western Dubuque (Epworth) Head Coach: Brian Kuhle Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2001) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Dylon James (LB); Blake Kass (LB); Cody Reimer (RB); Mason Simon-Ressler (DL)
6-4
B O B C AT S
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West Delaware (Manchester)
HAWKS
Head Coach: Patrick Farley Best Playoff Finish: Substate Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Colton Draker (P); Daniel Ervin (RB/ DL); Josh Ferguson (LB); Chris Merchant (RB); Keyln Rickels (RB/DB)
VIKINGS
Vinton-Shellsburg
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Oelwein Head Coach: Jim Yokas Best Playoff Finish: Substate Round Returning Lettermen: 13 Top Returning Players: Brandon Doty (OL); Victor Garcia (LB); Taylor Gilson (QB); Ben Rettinger (WR); Beau Winters (OL)
HUSKIES
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Independence Head Coach: Bill Duffy Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Nick Frank (P); Kurt King (LB); Mike Krempges (QB); Andrew Meiborg (LB); Chase Straw (RB)
M U S TA N G S
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+Decorah Head Coach: Bill Post Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1974, 1987, 1988, 1989); State Runner-Up (1997, 2004, 2008) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Austin Ashbaucher (LB); Andy Hovden (OL/DL); Josey Jewell (RB/LB); John Lee (K); Gavin Nimrod (LB); James Ostlie (OL/DL); Michael Peter (DL/P); Drew Schwartz (LB); Dustin Smith (DL)
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District 5 Outlook: Decorah was the 3A runner-up last season and returns Josey Jewell in the backfield after rambling for nearly 1,500 yards and 18 TDs last season. A number of teams with hopes of playoffs include West Delaware (Manchester), Western Dubuque (Epworth), and Crestwood (Cresco) who look to improve behind Kolter Freidhof back for his third year at quarterback. District 5 Prediction: 1. Decorah; 2. West Delaware (Manchester); 3. Crestwood (Cresco) and Western Dubuque (Epworth)
VIKINGS
Crestwood (Cresco) Head Coach: Chris Lentz Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Letterman: 8 Top Returning Players: Jon Berland (WR/DB); Kolter Freidhof (QB/S); Ryan Krietzer (TE/DL); Josh Larson (OL/ DL); Kody Sindelar (RB/LB); Brandon Slifka (FB/DL)
CADETS
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District 4 Outlook: Grinnell returns Eli Dunne under center after passing for nearly 1,900 yards and 16 TDs last season. Ballard will be good with leadership on the defensive side of the ball. Last season Dallas Center-Grimes depended on a good defense but may look to be better on offense this year in order to challenge. Keep an eye on Newton as well as they try to get back to their tradition in football and Boone has a solid group to build around. District 4 Prediction: 1. Grinnell; 2. Ballard (Huxley); 3. Newton
South Tama Head Coach: Jay Hoskey Best Playoff Finish: State Runner-Up (1985) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Jose Fonseco (K); Sam Kuhter (QB/P); Austin Lowe (LB); Erik Lux (DL); Trevor Rohach (OL/ DL); Kyle Stepheson (TE/DL)
TROJANS
Saydel Head Coach: Craig Wederquist Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Jake Sherman (K/P); Sean Vitiritto (LB)
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EAGLES
CARDINALS
Newton Head Coach: Ed Erngenbright Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1980); State Runner-Up (1977, 1988, 1990) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Jesse Bates (DL); Andrew Clements (LB); Dakota Hills (LB); Derrick Hurt (OL/DL); Colin Reynolds (WR/DB)
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Grinnell Head Coach: Jim Dunne Best Playoff Finish: State Runner-Up (1998) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Ryan Davis (DL); Eli Dunne (QB); Jared Keenan (DL); Jack Leshan (LB); Brett Morrison (LB); Joe Nowasell (DB); Troy Smith (DB); Kajuan Stalling (OL/DL)
TIGERS
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Dallas Center-Grimes Head Coach: Scott Heitland Best Playoff Finish: State Semifinals Returning Lettermen: 24 Top Returning Players: Payton Brecht (OL/DL); Jordan Eastman (OL/DL); Mike Foggia (QB); Tanner Gottman (OL); Spencer Grosklags (DL); Alex Hansen (RB/LB); Jake Lewis (WR); Nick Schiller (OL); Colin Schroeder (DB)
M U S TA N G S
Boone Head Coach: Mark Camemisch Best Playoff Finish: State Semifinals Returning Letterman: No Report Top Returning Players: Alex Davis (RB/P); Spencer Gutknecht (K); Chris Kelly (WR/ DB); Jamie Lasher (DL); Jonny Mack (RB/LB); Levi Morian (DL); Dusty Moran (DL)
TOREADORS
Ballard (Huxley) Head Coach: Al Christian Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Letterman: 24 Top Returning Players: Charles Angell (DL); Jacob Bernholtz (RB); Kirlyn Kohrt (OL/DL); Kordell Letttow (OL/ LB); Alex Macki (LB); Michael Wulfekuhlle (DB)
BOMBERS
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Keokuk Head Coach: Doug Dodds Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2007) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Ryan Hawkins (OL/DL); Matt Nye (RB); Trevor Roth (RB); Darrion Sanders (WR/DB); Gabe Vandenberg (QB); Dan Williams (WR/DB)
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Williamsburg Head Coach: Curt Ritchie Best Playoff Finish: State Runner-Up (2002) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Corbin Blythe (OL/DL); Bryan MacDonald (RB/LB); Jordan McMenomy (DL); Chance Miller (WR); Chance Wetjen (QB/P); Andrew Wichmann (K)
RAIDERS
Washington Head Coach: Randy Schrader Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Alex Coker (RB); Garrett Covington (LB); Mitchell Hora (DB); Tanner Knupp (WR/DB); Mason Quigley (K); Kyle Roder (DL)
DEMONS
Mount Pleasant Head Coach: Bob Jensen Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Liam Clancy (K); Dalton Conrad (WR); Alex O’Donnell (WR/P); Carson Remick (DL); Connor Shull (LB)
2-7
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Fort Madison Head Coach: Todd McGhghy Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Landon Dohman (RB); Alex Hayes (FB/DL); Brady Petry (RB); Ben Votroubek (DL)
CHIEFS
Head Coach: Jason Ganoe Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Roan Bachar (K); Seth Davisson (DB); Josh Dimmitt (DB); Justin Hammes (RB); Jake Mineart (OL/DL); Spencer Peterman (WR)
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Fairfield
Clear Creek-Amana Head Coach: Rodney Walls Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Tanner Bandy (WR/DB); Jared Ganshow (DB); Kam Kahler (WR); Bryan Marmolejo (LB); Miguel Mosaquites (DB); (Jonathan Nzombo (DB); Konrad Moore (QB)
District 7 Outlook: Keokuk returns Gabe Vandenberg under center after passing for 1,900 yards and 27 touchdowns last season, then add Trevor Roth in the backfield with his nearly 1,500 yards and 15 TDs. The Chiefs should once again be a candidate for the UNI-Dome. Williamsburg and Mount Pleasant should be playoff contenders with an eye kept on Fairfield and Washington who will always battle. District 7 Prediction: 1. Keokuk; 2. Williamsburg; 3. Mount Pleasant and Fairfield
TROJANS
BIG REDS
Centerville
Head Coach: Kurt Kreiter Best Playoff Finish: State RunnerUp (1973) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Cameron Donovan (OL/DL); Mitch Green (QB); Jake Kagemann (RB/DB); Chris Keitel (FB/LB); Mitch Kirby (TE/DB); Austin Lechtenberg (RB/ DB); Lucas Sheppard (C); AJ Smith (TE/LB/P); Drew Volrath (OL/DL); Hunter Wagener (RB/DB); Dakota Zimmerman 9OL/DL);
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District 6 Outlook: Solon is a great place to usually begin when it comes to football this decade. Central Clinton (DeWitt) has experience to lead with and Maquoketa has found its way into the football picture the past few seasons, but lost a ton of starters from last season’s team. The teams that make up this district usually play tough, hard-nosed football which makes it tough to clearly see the playoff teams from those just outside. District 6 Prediction: 1. Solon; 2. Central Clinton (DeWitt); 3. Marion
Head Coach: Chuck Evans Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Logan Brown (WR); Gabe Cowan (LB); Riley Denny (DL); Brent Jackson (K); Houston Moore (OL/DL); Michael Starcevich (QB/DB)
A-D-M (Adel) looks to complete a pass.
CLIPPERS
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Head Coach: Clay Anderson Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Austin Cassell (P); Matt Gessner (LB); Jake Petersen (RB); Alex Wallace (OL/DL)
Central Clinton (DeWitt)
SABERS
Head Coach: Derek Roberts Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Demetrik Brown (TE/DL); Daniel Finn (WR/DB); Austin Holub (TE/LB/P); Michael Maruga (TE/DL); Josh Schulte (WR/DB)
Benton (Van Horne)
more (DL); Jordan Wymer (DB)
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Anamosa
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#Solon Head Coach: Kevin Miller Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1988, 2007, 2008, 2009); State Runner-Up (1992, 2003, 2006) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Colton Dahl (WR); Austin Holub (DL); Tim Lance (RB/LB); Josh Proehl (K); Rory Siddell (P); Danny Whit-
S PA R TA N S
Marion Head Coach: Tony Perkins Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1980) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Trev Biery (RB/DL); Justin Dolly (OL/DL); Tyler Gunderson (LB)
I ND I A N S
Maquoketa Head Coach: Kevin Bowman Best Playoff Finish: Substate Round Returning Lettermen: 16 Top Returning Players: Josh Kirk (S); Tyler Regan (OL)
CARDINALS
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DISTRICT
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District 8 Outlook: Pella begins each season under the radar of the top teams in the class, but usually find their way to the top of the district and deep into the playoffs, so this season we will begin with the Little Dutch. Norwalk has Kenny Floyd back with his 1,700 yards and 18 TDs on the ground, but most of that O-Line is gone. Carlisle has been steady over the years and Winterset has some good pieces back to improve on last season. Oskaloosa always seems to be able to stay consistent and should be a factor for the upper half of the district. District 8 Prediction: 1. Pella; 2. Oskaloosa; 3. Carlisle, Norwalk and Winterset
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Winterset Head Coach: Zach Sweeney Best Playoff Finish: State Quarterfinals Returning Letterman: No Report Top Returning Players: Cory Briney (QB); CJ Caudle (DB); Drue Coffman (K/P); Trey Gilliand (WR); Justin Jobe (OL/ DL); Noah Kaldenberg (RB/LB)
HUSKIES
#Pella Head Coach: Jay McKinstrey Best Playoff Finish: State Runner-Up (2009) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Chris Brogden (RB); Nathan Clayberg (OL/DL); Josh De Waard (QB); Kenny DuPre’ (LB/K); Garret Jansen (OL/DL)
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I ND I A N S
Oskaloosa Head Coach: Marl Schilb Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1996); State Runner-Up (1983) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Keoki Gibson (DL); Andrew Landgrebe (RB/ DB); Austin Redlich (WR); Drew Richmond (RB/LB); Tyce Sarver (DB); Brandon Strasser (DL)
Norwalk Head Coach: Paul Patterson Best Playoff Finish: 2nd Round Returning Lettermen: 21 Top Returning Players: Ken Floyd (RB); Sam George (LB); Kolby Greenslade (DB); Keaton Klocko (FB); Chase Onken (QB)
WARRIORS
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Knoxville
ead Coach: Troy Rider H Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Aaron Crossett (LB); Reed Long (DL); Colton Spaur (RB)
PANTHERS
Chariton Head Coach: Curt Smyser Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Christian Bengsten (QB); Chasen Blue (K); Token Hall (WR); Matt Schultz (RB); Alex Wright (LB)
CHARGERS
Carlisle Head Coach: Mark Hoekstra Best Playoff Finish: State Semifinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Burnett Ben (OL/DL); Daniel Hupke (RB/LB/P); Trevor Joiner (DB); Nathan Lo (LB); Nate Stickley (LB)
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PreSeason All State Teams OFFENSE Pos QB QB QB RB RB RB RB WR WR OL OL OL OL K
Name Blake Gimble Joel Lanning Kyle Starcevich Mitch Bredeson Tyus Mason Dalton Sanford
School Marshalltown Ankeny Southeast Polk Cedar Rapids Washington West Des Moines Valley
Southeast Polk Waterloo East Dondre Alexander Iowa City West Tad Steffensen Marshalltown Jake Campos West Des Moines Valley Ryan Glenn Waukee Ross Rierschbacher Cedar Falls Max Weber Muscatine Drew Cornwell Iowa City High Desmond VanArsdale
DEFENSE Year SR SR SR SR JR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR
Pos DL DL DL DL LB LB LB LB DB DB DB DB P
Name Kelvin Clark Pedro Gomez Amos Lavela Sam Raridon Keaton Jurevitz Russell Jones Jesse Peterson Cole Picchiotti Jordan Cheatem Jake Gervase Allen Lazard Dominic Wilson Xavier James
School Waterloo East Marshalltown Iowa City High West Des Moines Valley
Bettendorf Waterloo East Iowa City West Pleasant Valley
Des Moines Lincoln Davenport Assumption
Urbandale
Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson
Des Moines East
Year SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR JR JR SR SR
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Head Coach: Mark Puev Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: 18 Top Returning Players: Trevor Cedar (OL/DL); Nolan Neaman (OL/DL); Caleb Skou (RB/ LB); Michael White (RB/LB); Dominic Wilson (QB/LB)
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CLASS Des Moines North
Head Coach: Keith Hanks Sr. Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Letterman: No Report Top Returning Players: Solomon Cooper (RB/DB); Roman Hellems (RB); Dan Harrington (OL/DL); Louis Hernandez (K); Dan Nguyen (OL/DL); Austin Stroud (P)
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Johnston Head Coach: Brian Woodley Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Michael Kinning (QB/P); Cullen Maahs (WR); Marcus Montgomery (RB/DL); Brandon Sexton (DL)
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Sioux City North Head Coach: Shawn Meth Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Alex Berger (LB); Austin Dicus (LB); Tyler Franks (OL/DL); D’ajo Hubert (RB); Brody Pitkin (DB); Brandon Velazquez (P)
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S TA R S
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Head Coach: Gary Swenson Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2002, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2011); State Runner-Up (1979, 1992, 2004) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Clint Boffelli (TE/LB), Tanner Hinkle (WR), Holden Kramer (P), Tyus Mason (RB), Sam Rairdon (DL)
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Kelvin Clark of Waterloo East
DRAGONS
Head Coach: Matt Miller Best Playoff Finish: State Semifinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Austin Anderson (RB); Tommy Halligan (WR); Adrean Johnson (LB)
DODGERS
#Fort Dodge
Head Coach: Sam Anderson Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1975); State Runner-Up (1979) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Jaylen Alexander (LB); Logan Augustine (DL); Markell Coleman (RB); Carson Hemphill (K); Allen Lazard (WR/DB)
#West Des Moines Valley
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POLAR BEARS
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#Ankeny Head Coach: Jerry Pezzetti Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1997); State Runner-Up (2007) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Ian Berg (RB); Drew Carlson (LB); Marshall Clark (WR); Tanner Clayberg (DL); Luke Gibbs (RB/LB); Joel Lanning (QB/S); Aric Sturm (OL/DL)
HAWKS
Ames Head Coach: Bruce Vertanan Best Playoff Finish: State RunnerUp (1996) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Alex Brammer (QB); Bleyke Coleman (DB); Nolan Dickson (WR); Dakota Ennis (LB): Teddy Evans (DL); Alex Hashimi-Toroghi (LB); Justin Klinkel (OL); Sam Marcov (OL); Mike Mayberry (RB/WR); Tom McClelland (LB); Jake Mills (DB); Marcus Sadler (LB): Spencer Shane (WR); Todd Stevens (WR); Allen Steward (RB); Sam Straub (QB); Max Thompson (OL)
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Division 1 Outlook: West Des Moines Valley has such tradition and led by running back sensation Tyus Mason and lineman like Sam Rairdon will be the favorite with Urbandale a team to watch with Allen Lazard back in the fold. Des Moines Lincoln, Sioux City East and Indianola all need to stay healthy to compete with hopes of challenging. Division 1 Prediction: 1. West Des Moines Valley; 2. Urbandale
Urbandale
TIGERS
Head Coach: Bob Goodvin Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1984) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Brandon Cabney (OL/DL), Taylor Delaughter (QB), Marcel Dunson (WR), Jake McDonald (LB), Ronald Nash (WR), Dom Thompson Williams (WR)
Indianola Head Coach: Eric Kluver Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Blake Beard (OL/DL); Hayden DeBlieck (LB); Trey Kuehl (RB); Matt Mitchell (RB/DB); Keegan Render (OL/DL)
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J-HAWKS
#Sioux City East
BLACK RAIDERS
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#Des Moines Lincoln Head Coach: Tom Mihalovich Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Jordan Cheatem (RB/DB), Michael Downing (QB), Jake Goble (RB), Trevon Young (TE/DL)
I ND I A N S
Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson
RAILSPLITTERS
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Head Coach: Justin Penner Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1978); State Runner-Up (1981) Returning Lettermen: 22 Top Returning Players: Zach Giese (OL); Colin Halfpap (WR); Jason Kay (DL): Jared Lichman (QB); Jake Nonweiler (LB); Tom Schiffer (OL/ DL); Will Slaven (DL); Colton Staudt (DB); Austin Voves (S)
Head Coach: Zach Wigle Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Tyler Bramschreiber (DB); Alex Goodvin (QB); Seth Griffiths (RB); Alec Maas (RB); Guillermo Rodriguez (K)
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DIVISION
Division 2 Outlook: It will be the final year for Ankeny as one school as they break into two schools next season under legendary coach Jerry Pezzetti and leadership under center from Joel Lanning who threw for over 1,700 yards and 18 TDs last season. Always a power, the Hawks will be a favorite once again with Johnston always a solid program led by Michael Kinning under center. Ames has a ton of experience back which should include them in the upper division this season. Division 2 Prediction: 1. Ankeny; 2. Johnston and Ames
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Marshalltown Head Coach: Dave Holdiman Best Playoff Finish: State Runner-Up (2009) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Pedro Gomez (DL); Blake Kimbel (QB/K/P); Tyler Kluver (DL); Derek Mann (LB); Brandon Pettigrew (WR); Tad Steffensen (WR)
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#Dowling Catholic Head Coach: Tom Wilson Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2000, 2001, 2010); State Runner-Up (1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1987, 1995, 1998) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Ryan Boyle (QB); Chase Dowell (RB); Michael Gillotti (DB); Matthew Haack (RB/ WR/P); Michael Sherinian (LB); Jon Wisnieski (TE/DL)
MAROONS
Des Moines Hoover Head Coach: Jon Means Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Matt Foley (DL0; Matt Pearson (QB); Colton Ruegsegger (P); Jeray Scott (DL);
HUSKIES
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jAGUARS
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Mason City
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Division 3 Outlook: Each year, one of the names that always go to the top of the teams’ list is the Maroons of Dowling Catholic. Some new faces at key positions will be tested, but usually the next-man-in theory works. Marshalltown will continue to throw the football all over the place with Blake Kimbel back, one of the top QBs in the state, who passed for nearly 4,000 yards and 39 TDs last season. Mason City looks to be improving and a sleeper. Division 3 Prediction: 1. Dowling Catholic; 2. Marshalltown
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Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Head Coach: Justin Kammrad Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Alex Barrett (WR/DB); Brandon Colpitts (LB); Kory Denton (DL); Dylan Garner (DB); Logan Mohr (K); Dallas Muschall (DL); Jared Thompson (QB); Jake Whalen (LB)
Des Moines East Head Coach: Greg Schoon Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Davontae Buckner (WR); Colby Carmichael (LB); Luke Dawson (K); Rico Gafford (WR/DB); Xavier James (QB/P); Kyler Krogman (DB); Derico Lowery (DL); Abu Sama (RB/WR); Tobias Tyler (DL)
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Division 4 Outlook: Southeast Polk will be tough especially with a healthy Kyle Starcevich back at quarterback who passed for 2,300 yards and 29 TDs last season. The battle looks to be behind them with Waukee and Des Moines East and Des Moines Roosevelt. Division 4 Prediction: 1. Southeast Polk; 2. Waukee; 3. Des Moines East
Head Coach: Tony Lombardi Best Playoff Finish: State Runner-Up (2003) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Mitch Blades (WR/LB); Mitch Bredeson (RB); Noah Dostal (LB); Jo Jo McBride (DB); Walter Short (RB 8-4
Cedar Rapids Xavier Head Coach: Duane Schulte Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2006); C.R. Regis - State Champions (1978); State Runner-Up (1972, 1982) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Matt Hansen (RB); Nick Hazelton (P); Craig Murtha (LB); Reggie Schulte (QB); Cal Stovie (LB)l; Corbin Woods (WR)
SAINTS
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Cedar Rapids Washington
WARRIORS
Cedar Rapids Prairie Head Coach: Mike Morrissey Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1981) (3A) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Casey Becker (LB); Tristan Beyer (LB); Braeden Carlson (RB); Jarred Edmonds (WR/DB/P); Jace Hanna (QB); Demetrius Harper (RB); Cameron Rathje (LB)
Mississippi Valley – Valley Division Outlook: Tradition speaks volumes and Cedar Falls is always a tough one each year. Ike Boettger is back under center and Jared Farley will help lead the defensive charge. Really unknown after the Tigers, but Cedar Rapids Xavier seems to be in every game they play and Cedar Rapids Prairie looks to be the team on the rise. MVC Valley Division Prediction: 1. Cedar Falls; 2. Cedar Rapids Xavier; 3. Cedar Rapids Prairie
HAWKS
TIGERS
#Cedar Falls Head Coach: Pat Mitchell & Brad Remmert Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1986); State Runner-Up (1982, 1999, 2005. 2008) Returning Lettermen: No report Top Returning Players: Ike Boettger (QB); Randolph Bryan (DL); Nick Clark (RB/LB); Nick DeBuhr (LB); Jared Farley (LB); Dakota Pepperling (OL/DL)
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Waukee Head Coach: Scott Carlson Best Playoff Finish: State Semifinals (2004) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: A.J. Allen (RB); Isaac Bruns (K/P); Riley Gray (LB); Kellen Kollmorgan (WR); Carson Thomas (DL)
WARRIORS
Ottumwa and Des Moines East last season
#Southeast Polk Head Coach: Denny Muller Best Playoff Finish: State Runner-Up (2006) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Keaton Babcock (K); Jordan Beem (RB); Cody Brown (LB); Dalton Sanford (RB); Luke Sargent (DL); Kyle Starcevich (QB)
RAMS
Sioux City West Head Coach: Kyle Ewinger Best Playoff Finish: Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Tyler Askelson (DB); Skylar Bauer (DB); Dequan Burnside (DB); Anthony Combs (DL); Taron Flemister (RB); Tee Frizzell (DL); K-Anthony Fletcher (QB/P); Rogelio Serrano (K); Dylan Uriquidi (QB)
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Des Moines Roosevelt Head Coach: Guy Rosenberg Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Larenz Abston (OL/DL); Azell Fuller (DB); Sawyer Kochel (LB); Clyde McGregor (RB); Tris Reed (DB); Demetrius Watson (RB); Drew Wineski (QB)
ROUGHRIDERS
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Waterloo West Head Coach: Lonnie Moore Best Playoff Finish: State Runner-Up (1975, 1984) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Skyler Capelle (LB/P); Dequayvious Martin (RB); Elliott Moeller (WR); Jacob Showalter (LB); Brandon Tovar (QB)
WAHAWKS
#Linn-Mar (Marion) Head Coach: Bob Forsythe Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Lucas Meyer (DL); Nick Trabucco (RB)
LIONS
MVC VALLEY
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Mississippi Valley – Mississippi Conference Outlook: Iowa City West will once again be tough with Dondre Alexander and his nearly 1,000 yards in receptions and their defensive core back as well led by Ezra Reiners and Jessie Peterson. Waterloo East made huge strides last season and should not be over looked along with Iowa City High, Cedar Rapids Kennedy and Dubuque Wahlert. MVC Mississippi Division Prediction: 1. Iowa City West; 2. Iowa City High; 3. Cedar Rapids Kennedy and Waterloo East
Head Coach: Jacob Mueller Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: 29 Top Returning Players: Zack Clements (DL); Crake Kullick (WR/LB); Tyler Lloyd (WR); Jake Shoultz (WR/S); Max Weber (OL/ LB)
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North Scott (Eldridge) Head Coach: Kevin Tippet Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Caleb Burt (DB); Kaedin Holst (LB); Mitch Hughes (OL/DL); Joe Pancratz (RB); Jon Rus (K); Randy Schmidt (RB/WR/P) 9-2
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Muscatine
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Head Coach: Wade Kings Best Playoff Finish: State Semifinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Jake Gervase (QB/LB); Derek Fulton (RB); Nick Georgian (LB); Nick Schebler (LB)
WESTERNERS
Head Coach: Lee Camp Best Playoff Finish: State Quarterfinals Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Will Carr (QB); Cody Collendar (WR/DB); Jerad Daehler (OL/DL); Ryan Driscoll (RB)
Davenport Assumption
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Head Coach: Mark Roering Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1955, 1957, 1962, 1973, 1976, 1982) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Rodric Jackson (DB); Zach Minch (RB); Chanslor Nicholson (DL)
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Mississippi Athletic Conference Outlook: Bettendorf is usually in the mix for a title here and once again should be the team to beat with Nick Heimendinger back at QB. Pleasant Valley, North Scott (Eldridge) and Davenport Assumption have some solid returning pieces to build around and once again battle for a conference title and upper league finish. Mississippi Athletic Conference Prediction: 1. Bettendorf; 2. Pleasant Valley; 3. Davenport Assumption; 4. North Scott (Eldridge)
KN I G H T S
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Waterloo East Head Coach: Antonio Mays Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Desmond VanArsdale (QB); Kelvin Clark (DL); Russell Jones (DL); Juan Martinez (K); A’Darrius Riley (DB); Aaron Taylor (RB)
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Head Coach: Jeremy Moshier Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1974,1977) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Collin Gillaspie (LB); John Hardiek (P); Carter Thompson (RB/LB)
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W I L D C AT S
Head Coach: Greg Kern Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Dylan Beyhl (QB/DB); Brian Buetel (DB); Robert Pemberton (RB/DL); Mitch Valentine (DL); Austin Wulf (K)
Head Coach: John Flaherty Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1948, 1950) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Alex Alvarado (DL); Chance Carman (RB/LB); Derek Elmore (DB); Max Mercer (QB/RB/ TE/LB); Gauge Pender (K); Matt Seabold (RB/LB); Blaise Wellington (OL/DL); Derrick Willies (WR)
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Burlington
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Head Coach: Aaron Wiley Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1981, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 2004, 2007); State Runner-Up (1980, 2000, 2002, 2011) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Savion Coleman (DL); Nick Heimendinger (QB); Malique Hudson (RB/WR)
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Iowa City West Head Coach: Brian Sauser Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1995, 1998, 1995) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Dondre Alexander (WR/S); Colin Baker (LB); Connor Greene (RB); Ben Hilmer (OL/DL); Jeremy Morgan (WR); Jessie Peterson (DL); Erza Reiners (LB)
Trojans
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Iowa City, City High Head Coach: Dan Sabers Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1993, 1994, 1996, 2009); State Runner-Up (1997, 2001, 2010) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Drew Cornwell (K); Amos Lavela (RB/DL); Tyler Stika (P); Tate Thompson (LB)
LITTLE HAWKS
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GOLDEN EAGLES
Dubuque Wahlert Head Coach: Mike Mahoney Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: John Burgmeier (WR); Jacob Decker (RB); Alec Dietzel (LB); Nick Nemmers (P); Alex Perry (LB)
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Dubuque Senior Head Coach: Dale Ploessl Best Playoff Finish: No Report Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Alex Duster (RB); Keegan Gallery (WR); Streat Hoerner (DL); Andy Reed (DL); Mitch McEmeel (LB): Brandon Richey (WR)
RAMS
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Dubuque Hempstead Head Coach: Bob McIntyre Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1979); State Runner-Up (1978) Returning Letterman: No Report Top Returning Players: Kyle Frommelt (LB); Jake Hodge (RB); Kody Nauman (OL/DL)
M U S TA N G S
Cedar Rapids Kennedy Head Coach: Tim Lewis Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Riley Fergus (DB); Alex Hillyer (RB); David Hynek (DL); Andrew Johnson (LB); Tommy Kaiser (DB); Prince Kollie (DL); Brock Skow (P)
COUGARS
J-AWKS
Cedar Rapids Jefferson Head Coach: Brian Webb Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1972) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Drake Allen (DL); Layne Sullivan (QB/LB)
Pleasant Valley
Head Coach: Rusty VanWetzinga Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1985) Returning Lettermen: No Report Top Returning Players: Dustin Beswick (RB); Conor Bryant (QB/P); Dallas Carter (LB); Grant Milam (OL/DL); Cole Picchiotti (DL) 8-3
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DRAKE UNIVERSITY Drake Athletic Communications News Release
Drake’s magical 2011 season saw the team complete a literal climb—of Mt. Kilimanjaro—and a figurative climb— to the summit of the Pioneer Football League with a share of the conference championship. 2011 PFL Offensive Player of the Year, quarterback Mike Piatkowski, enters the season needing just 942 passing yards to become the No. 1 passer in school history. “Going into his fifth year in the system and his fourth year as a starter, he has incredible command of our offense,” said Chris Creighton, head coach. “What he does best is get the ball where it’s supposed to be, and he does that on time.” Four of the five offensive line positions will have experienced players coming back. Senior left tackle Matt Purdom is one, along with fifth-year senior captain Avery Fuhs at right guard. Senior left guard Zach Bosch gained considerable starting experience in the last four games of 2011, and senior right tackle Vince Israel brings experience to his new position. Tight end will be a strength for the Bulldogs with the 2011 emergence of senior Kevin Marshall, who caught 33 passes for 280 yards and three touchdowns en route to honorable mention all-conference honors. Drake also will have depth at the position in the form of juniors Dan
Hohenstein and Jacob Schmudlach, and who had two all-conference years at Ellsworth Community College. at J-Back in a pass-catching role from “Trey was sort of our ‘change-up’ senior Alex Cecena, junior Alec Recker to speed, with Pat, but now Trey is and sophomore Braxton Angle. going to be Leading the more receiver physical Drew runner,” Blackmon Creighton completed said. his stellar The career defensive last year, front but two shapes up seniors— as one of returning the most starter Joey dominant Orlando units on and key this year’s contribuPhoto Courtesy of Chris Donahue Bulldogs tor Nick Rosa—bring Running back Trey Morse carries the ball for club. Senior a great deal Drake. defensive of experience to the unit. Orlando (32-382-11.9- end Brandon Coleman was a secondteam all-conference choice a year ago 6) and Rosa (34-402-11.8-2) ranked on the strength of a season in which fifth and third, respectively, on the he tallied 12 sacks to rank 10th in the team in receptions in 2011. FCS. He is joined by fellow book-end “Joey and Nick, as seniors, have a Anthony Gianaras, a fifth-year senior ton of experience,” Creighton said. who registered five sacks a year ago. Despite the loss of leading rusher “Both of those guys have the ability Pat Cashmore, the Bulldogs’ return this year to go from being good players senior running back Trey Morse, who to great players,” Creighton. played as a true freshman and is now a One of the strongest units on the senior with 1,016 career rushing yards to his credit. He is the likely starter, but whole team with two former freshman defensive player of the year winners, will be pushed by transfer T.J. James
two-time first-team All-PFL outside linebacker Tyler Moorehead, a fifthyear senior, and Travis Merritt, who earned the honor last year. The duo finished Nos. 1-2 in tackles last year for Drake. “Tyler Moorehead is as good as anybody in our conference,” Creighton said. “He is an issue for every offense, so we all are excited to watch No. 44 in his final year.” Returning starter, safety Mike Ratelle, will anchor the defensive. The senior had a breakout junior season, ranking third on the team in tackles with 63 (46 solo), along with one interception and eight pass breakups to tie for the team lead. “Mike had a very good year this last year,” Creighton said, “and having him leading our secondary, we feel very comfortable about that.” The most experienced returnee vying the other safety position is fifth-year senior Matt Buckley, who posted 14 tackles in a reserve role a year ago. While there will be a noticeable absence with the graduation of allconference punter and kicker Billy Janssen, sophomore Spencer Lee is in position to pick up where Janssen left off. He became the Bulldogs’ kickoff man midway through last season and gained valuable experience. The pieces are sin place for the 2012 Bulldogs to achieve all of their goals.
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Iowa State University Athletics Communications News Release
Iowa State fans will never forget the added. 2011 football season. How could they? There are a significant number Last season ended with the school’s of offensive linemen with playing second bowl appearance in three years. experience. It starts at center with Tom It included a thrilling 44-41 triple overFarniok. The 6-4, 280-pound sophotime win over more started every instate rival game of his freshIowa that was man season. Senior memorable. Sam Tautolo also But under saw action last head coach season, playing in Paul Rhoads, five games for the the Cyclones Cyclones. trumped “The tight end those position needs to achievements re-emerge as a by earning playmaker for us to the biggest score more points, victory in bottom line,” school hisRhoads said. tory, a 37-31 Returnee Kurt Friday night Hammerschmidt (Nov. 18), has 18 career double overcatches for 162 time victory yards and one over No. 2 touchdown. “Kurt Oklahoma Photo Courtesy of Iowa State University Hammerschmidt State on returns for his A.J. Klein for the Cyclones national senior season and television. with the amount “The overall philosophy and scheme of time that he’s experienced on the of the program of the offense will stay playing field in this league and in our the same, such as no huddle, varied program, I think he has a chance to pace and getting the ball in to the blossom this season,” Rhoads said. hands of our playmakers On paper, the wide receiver position in as much space as we can,” Rhoads is well stocked. Returnees Josh Lenz,
College Albert Gary and Jarvis West are back along with the Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year, Aaron Horne. James White made a big splash at tailback last season. A season-ending neck injury to Shontrelle Johnson in the fourth game of the 2011 campaign put more pressure on White to produce and he did so diligently. The junior earned honorable mention All-Big 12 honors, gaining 743 yards on 159 carries and rushing for eight touchdowns. There is little to separate the 2011 contributions of Iowa State quarterbacks Steele Jantz and Jared Barnett. Both quarterbacked the Cyclones to three key victories. Iowa State would not have traveled to the New Era Pinstripe Bowl without either quarterback. Both had monster games in key overtime victories. “Accuracy is something we desperately need on every play and every performance when we are throwing the football,” Rhoads said. “I am anxious to see what the off-season development and what the new tutelage from Coach Messingham will provide these guys. We are a year older and we should be a year better at the position.” The future of the program at defensive end is 6-7, 262-pound sophomore David Irving. Playing as a true freshman, Irving saw action in nine game last season. At the other end is Willie Scott. Scott had a strong sophomore
season in 2011, making 34 tackles with one sack. “David Irving was good enough that we put him on the field as a true freshman,” Rhoads said. “I think Willie Scott has a chance to really develop in our scheme that is making plays on a consistent basis.” In A.J. Klein and Jake Knott, Iowa State possesses the most physical, toughest linebacking duo in the country and Iowa State head coach Paul Rhoads had more than a little to do with it. Rhoads sold Klein on staying with his verbal commitment after the departure of former Cyclone head coach Gene Chizik for Auburn. It was Rhoads, who after watching film of Knott just days after taking the Iowa State job, had the Waukee native stop by Ames on the way home from a visit to another school. Grant Mahoney and Zach Guyer were Iowa State’s placekickers the past four years and have exhausted their eligibility. This year the Cyclones start from scratch. Mitch Amundson is a former second-team all-state prep from Sioux City, Iowa. Chris Moore is from Plano, Texas and will battle against Amundson. The Cyclones’ open the season against Tulsa, which won eight games and appeared in the Armed Forces Bowl last season.
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UNIVERSITY OF IOWA University of Iowa Athletic Communications News Release
The Iowa Hawkeyes head into the 2012 season with a young football team in terms of age and playing experience. The roster of 121 players includes only 19 seniors. Just five of the seniors are three-year lettermen and just five have earned two letters. The number of projected senior starters is seven, which is the lowest number of the Ferentz era at Iowa. Coach Kirk Ferentz heads into his 14th season as Iowa’s head coach with new coordinators on each side of the ball for the first time since his initial season at Iowa. Former defensive coordinator Norm Parker retired following the 2011 season, while Ken O’Keefe, Iowa’s offensive coordinator for 13 seasons, joined the staff of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins. The returning offensive starters include quarterback James Vandenberg, center James Ferentz, wide receiver Keenan Davis, tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz, guard Matt Tobin and fullback Brad Rogers. Ferentz is a two-year starter who will anchor the offensive line after earning Big Ten honorable mention recognition in 2011. Vandenberg passed for over 3,000 yards and 25 touchdowns last season. Davis was second on the team in receptions (50), receiving yards (713) and touchdown receptions (four). The returning defensive starters are end Dominic Alvis, linebackers
the past 11 seasons. Iowa’s 6-4 bowl Christian Kirksey and James Morris, record represents the most bowl wins cornerback Micah Hyde and safety Tanner Miller. Kirksey and Morris each and highest bowl winning percentage in the Big had 110 tackles Ten Conferto share the ence since team lead. Hyde 2001. Under is a two-year Ferentz, Iowa starter who has competed collected three in six January interceptions to bowl games match Miller for (4-2), includthe team lead. ing two BCS Hyde earned games (1-1). second team Iowa’s all-Big Ten rec2011 record ognition a year included a 4-4 ago and Morris Big Ten mark was honorable as the league mention. competed in The division play Hawkeyes for the first completed the time. A win 2011 season over Sugar with a 7-6 Bowl chamoverall record, pion Michigan playing in their and wins 10th bowl game over bowlin the last 11 participants seasons. Iowa Northwestern has been bowl and Pittsburgh eligible for 11 highlighted consecutive Photo Courtesy of University of Iowa the home seasons and has placed in the Micah Hyde grabs a pass for season. A tripleovertime loss at Big Ten’s first the Hawkeyes Iowa State and division 10 of
a one-point setback at Minnesota kept Iowa from another nine-win season. Three Hawkeyes earned first team all-Big Ten recognition a year ago, including senior WR Marvin McNutt, Jr., who earned the Richter-Howard Award as the league’s top receiver. Senior DB Shaun Prater and junior offensive tackle Riley Reiff were also first team selections. After opening the season against Northern Illinois in Chicago’s Soldier Field, the Hawkeyes will play four straight home games. In order, Iowa hosts Iowa State, Northern Iowa, Central Michigan and Minnesota during the month of September, prior to an open date. Iowa has not played four straight home games since 1980. The Hawkeyes travel to Michigan State and then host Penn State. Road games at Northwestern and Indiana are followed by a home date with Purdue. Iowa closes the season with a contest at Michigan before hosting Nebraska the day after Thanksgiving. The Hawkeyes have sold out Kinnick Stadium in 56 of the last 58 games. The 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010 and 2011 home attendance average of 70,585 is an Iowa record. The Hawkeyes’ 36 straight home sellouts (2003-08) are a school record. Since 2002, the Hawkeyes have a 55-12 (.821) home record, a mark that ranks with the nation’s best.
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University of Northern Iowa Athletic Communications Release
The University of Northern Iowa Panthers are ready and eager to kick off the 2012 football season. Head coach Mark Farley is heading into his 12th year at the helm for the Panthers winning at least a share of seven Missouri Valley Football Conference Championships, advancing to seven FCS playoff appearances, 10 top-25 final rankings, three national semifinal appearances and one national title game appearance in 2005. UNI won back-to-back MVFC titles in 2011 following a 7-1 run through league play. UNI sealed a part of the MVFC title with a 23-20 double-overtime win at Illinois State to close out the regular season. The Panthers also achieved Farley’s sixth 10-plus win season since taking over in 2001. During the 2012 season, the Panthers will be returning seven offensive and five defensive starters after finishing with a record of 10-3 to conclude the 2011 season. The team will also be returning two specialists and 42 total letter winners to the squad for fall camp. Three key returning offensive starters include Terrel Sinkfield, Carlos Anderson and David Johnson. Sinkfield, a senior wide receiver, recorded 28 receptions for 464 yards and six touchdowns during the 2011 season. His longest reception was for 40 yards against Missouri State and
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Southern Utah. He also notched 43 Chris Jepsen. During the 2011 season, yards off of three kick returns. Jepsen recorded 27 total tackles Anderson, a senior running back, including nine solo tackles and 18 accumulated 77 carries for 410 yards assisted tackles. He notched six tackles and four receptions for loss of yards for 33 yards during and a quarterback his 2011 campaign. hurry. His longest rush was Garrett Scott, a for 57 yards against senior at strong South Dakota State. safety, finished the He finished third on 2011 season with the team in rushing 105 total tackles yards. He returned including 55 solo 24 kicks for 555 tackles and 50 yards and recorded assisted tackles. He 1,003 all-purpose also finished with yards. three tackles for Sophomore runloss of yards, one ning back David quarterback sack, Johnson finished four interceptions the 2011 season Photo Courtesy of University of Northern Iowa and nine pass with 179 carries breakups. He had Carlos Anderson gains for 822 yards and a season-high 13 nine touchdowns. ground for UNI tackles against He also recorded Southern Utah. 33 receptions for 422 yards and three Finishing the 2011 campaign with touchdowns. His longest rush was a 59 total tackles is Wilmot Wellington 63 yard gain against Montana and he who will be a senior at free safety. He also garnered an 80 yard touchdown notched three pass breakups and one pass against Iowa State. He received fumble recovery. All-MVFC honorable mention status Senior cornerback Varmah Sonie and was also named to the MVFC Allfinished the 2011 season with 17 punt Newcomer team. returns for 147 yards and a total of 177 The Panthers also have a strong core all-purpose yards. He completed the returning on the defensive side. season with 70 total tackles including At Defensive End will be junior 37 solo tackles and 33 assisted tackles.
He had 3.5 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, three interceptions and seven pass breakups. He had a season high 12 tackles against Stephen F. Austin. Sonie was named to the All-MVFC First Team for his 2011 season performance. Rounding out the defense as another senior at cornerback is J.J. Swain. Swain recorded 69 total tackles including 45 solo tackles and 24 assisted tackles. He finished the season with three tackles for loss of yards, three interceptions and three pass breakups. He had a season-high 12 tackles against Southern Utah. The kicking and punting corps will have plenty of experience with Tyler Sievertsen returning to his place-kicking and kick-off duties with Kyle Bernard returning to punt for the Panthers. Sievertsen was selected to the 2012 College Sports Madness FCS Preseason All-America second team and to the Beyond Sports College Network FCS Preseason All-America first team. Stephen Kaiser will join the Panther quarterbacks after playing his freshman season at Southern Methodist University. Kaiser, originally from St. Louis, Mo., was a three-star Rivals. com and Scout.com recruit in high school and was ranked the No. 17 quarterback in the nation by Scouts, Inc.
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As the saying goes, “Offense wins games, defense wins championships.” The 2012 Coe College football team hopes that saying holds true. Coe has finished second in the Iowa Conference standings for three-straight years and is looking for its first Iowa Conference title since 2005. Anchoring the Kohawk defense will be a pair of preseason All-Americans in seniors Frank Weymiller and Demetreus Johnson. Weymiller, a two-time AllAmerican in two seasons with the Kohawks, ranked eighth in the nation with 10 sacks last season, while he was 22nd in the country with 1.7 tackles for loss per game. Johnson led the nation with eight interceptions last year. Six starters return on the offensive side of the ball, but one key component is missing for the Kohawks. Two-time Iowa Conference MVP, Brad Boyle graduated last year, leaving the Kohawks with a void at quarterback. Senior Jared McNutt has backed up Boyle the past three years and is the leading candidate for the starting job. A dual threat returns in the backfield, as senior Brendan Leiran and junior Carvin Thompson return at running back. Leiran started in nine games, rushing for 866 yards and nine touchdowns after going over 1,000 yards his junior season. Starting wide receivers senior Jared Kuehner and junior Keaton Juergens return to the line-up as well. Kuehner ranked 56th in the country last year with 82.2 yards per game. Along with a threat at wide receiver, Juergens ranked 41st in the country with 10.73 yards per punt return. Three of Coe’s five offensive lineman return, anchored by two All-Iowa Conference performers. Protecting the quarterback’s blindside, senior Jacob Deaton returns at left tackle. Senior Time Ahline returns at center, while first team All-Iowa Conference pick Nathan Yelton returns for his junior year. The Kohawks open the 2012 season Sept. 1 against Monmouth at Clark Field.
Coach Jeff McMartin is confident Central College will have another high-caliber football team. The Dutch return just eight starters from last year’s 7-3 team. Central hasn’t had a losing season since 1960 and is the second-winningest football program of any NCAA college or university in that span. “We’re traveling into unknown territory,” McMartin said. “We’re young, but I see great promise in this team.” The biggest question is quarterback where three-time all-league pick Nate Snead has graduated. Senior Jack Flaherty gets the first look. Junior Austin Blom is back after studying in Europe while sophomores Blaine Forsythe, Cody Gullet and Aaron Eiseler are also in contention. “The quarterback position will come down to who leads the team and who can take care of the ball,” McMartin said. The offensive line must be reshaped around senior guard Colton Smith. But there is plenty of experience at running back. Senior Ross Doehrmann was Central’s second-leading rusher, tallying 570 yards on 135 attempts. Senior Ben Lechtenberg tops the receiving corps. He caught 28 passes for 550 yards and two touchdowns. Defensively, what the Dutch lack in numbers they make up for in speed. “We’re going to fly around and play fast,” McMartin said. “We have speed and we’re going to utilize it. We need to get back to creating more turnovers.” Central returns junior defensive lineman Danny Samson who made 29 tackles including 4.5 sacks and nine tackles for loss. Senior linebackers Keith Rush and Seth Carson are standouts. Rush, a first-team allconference selection, led the Dutch with 79 tackles, with seven sacks while Carson had 61 stops and nine tackles for loss. The secondary is young, but experienced. Senior cornerback Jason Breon returns and the Dutch have a pair of talented sophomores in Spencer Boeyink, who started all 10 games, and Eric Larson. The return of first-team all-conference kicker Kevin Sheldon, a sophomore, gives the special teams a boost. “We want to play smart, be physical and play with passion,” McMartin said. “Teams that make fewer mistakes will be successful.”
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Fifteen starters return for head coach Rick Willis as he enters his fourteenth year at the helm of Wartburg College’s program. The Knights finished 8-2 last season and defeated two conference champions (the University of Dubuque from the Iowa Conference and Monmouth College from the Midwest Conference). Seniors Jason Shupp and Garrett McGrane lead the returners on defense as both were First-team All-Conference selections last season. Shupp was the team’s leading tackler a year ago with 105 total tackles, which included 58 solo tackles and had 14 tackles for a loss of 63 yards. He also had a team-best 6.5 sacks for 45 yards. McGrane led the squad with 60 tackles last season and had 82 total tackles. He also led the team with three interceptions for 85 yards. The duo was named preseason Honorable Mention All-Americans by Beyond Sports College Network. Six other returners on defense include linebacker Mark Lueschow, cornerback Riley Anderson, defensive end Martin Hyatte, tackle Ben Bentil, linebacker Ryan Billings and tackle Ross Naylor. Lueschow was the second-leading tackler (85 total, 48 solo) last season. Seven starters return on offense including Connor Dahlstrom, Reese Thompon, Alex Covington, Jordan Young, Coltin Hahle, Jon Orr and Curt Hruska. Dahlstrom was the team’s leading rusher last year (610 yards, seven touchdowns) and Thompson was second with 436 yards and four touchdowns. Hruska is the top returning receiver as he had 44 receptions for 663 yards and three touchdowns. Orr will play a major roll on the offensive line with the graduation of twin brothers, Kevin and Kyle Huss. There will be a wide open battle for the starting quarterback with the graduation of two-year starter Dan Stiefel. The Knights open their 2012 campaign on Saturday, Sept. 1 when they host MacMurray College of Jacksonville, Ill. at 7 p.m. at Walston-Hoover Stadium. The Orange and Black are 7-0 in night home openers and are 11-0 since the opening of Walston-Hoover in 2001.
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Head Coach Tom Shea and the Upper Iowa University Football team have returned to the field turf in the newly transformed Harms-Eischeid Stadium for the 2012 preseason. The Peacocks will open the schedule on a Friday night and then play 10 consecutive Saturday contests highlighted by five home games this season led by a young group of returners on both sides of the ball. Last year’s Northern Sun Conference Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year Chris Smith was named as the Peacocks’ offensive player to watch this season, while Tony Leggett, a 2011 All-NSIC First Team performer as well as a 2012 BSN Preseason All American First Team selection, was named as UIU’s defensive player to watch. Joining the pair on the All-NSIC team last year was offensive lineman Matt Steffensmeier (First Team), who will return for his senior campaign, and a pair of honorable mention performers, wide receiver Shay Gutman and quarterback Cole Jaeschke, who will both return for their second season of competition in Peacock blue. The final returning All-NSIC performer is Ethan Douglas, who was named an honorable mention performer after his freshman season in 2010. The junior linebacker has posted more tackles than any other Peacock over the last two years with 170 stops including 17.5 for loss. The Peacocks will open their season at 6 p.m. on Friday night, Aug. 31, at Bemidji State University. Upper Iowa will then return to Fayette to open their home slate and debut in Harms-Eischeid Stadium in the first home night game in the program’s history. The Huskies of St. Cloud State University will line up for the 6 p.m. kickoff. The Peacocks’ remaining four home games will see Minot State University (Dick Timmerman Day, 9/22 at 3 p.m.), Winona State University (Homecoming, 9/29 at 1 p.m.), Augustana College (10/13 at 1 p.m.) and Wayne State College (Senior Day, 11/3 at 1 p.m.). The Peacocks will travel to face Minnesota State University Moorhead (9/15 at 1 p.m.), Concordia University, St. Paul (10/6 at 12 p.m.), Southwest Minnesota State University (10/20 at 5 p.m.), the University of Sioux Falls (10/27 at 12 p.m.) and Minnesota State University, Mankato (11/10 at 1 p.m.).
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The Luther College football team will enter the 2012 campaign with 36 letter winners returning from last year’s squad that posted an overall record of 3-7 and finished sixth in the Iowa Conference with a mark of 3-5. The Norse will once again attack from a variety of formations within a no huddle format. Seniors Ian Naatz, Reece Rickertsen, Elliot Scheck and junior Andrew Turnacliff return on the offensive line that will paved the way for a veteran crew returning in the backfield. Quarterback is the biggest question mark heading into the 2012 campaign. Senior Kody Moore, who is the only other quarterback to throw a pass the last four years besides Reynolds, has the inside track at the starting job. Moore was 16-of-31 for 124 yards in 2011. Top returners on the receiving corp are junior Matt Jaronik and senior tight end Zach Jipp. Jaronik was credited with 21 receptions for 239 yards, while Jipp had 10 receptions for 159 yards. Senior linebackers Trent Kerrigan and James Knutson tallied 104 and 60 tackles respectively a year ago. Kerrigan, who needs 41 tackles to move into Luther’s top-10 in this category, finished seventh in the IIAC a year ago averaging 9.6 collections per game. For his efforts he was an honorable mention all-league pick. Senior Obi Ukabiala and junior Thomas Carpenter are returning starters on the line. Carpenter led this foursome with 50 tackles including two sacks. Ukabiala was credited with 33 tackles and also returned a fumble 63 yards for a touchdown in last year’s season opener against William Penn University. Juniors Robby Jewell, Alex Peterson and Rich Vickers return as starters at defensive back. Jewell was a second team all-conference honoree. He finished the 2011 campaign with 63 tackles and was tied for the team lead for interceptions with five and pass break-ups with 12. Luther hosts St. Olaf College for the season opener on Sept. 1.
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Twenty-five letterwinners, including 15 who saw a spot in the starting line-up at some point last year, will return for head coach Jay Anderson and the Buena Vista University football team as it welcomes the start of the 2012 season. Offensively, BVU returns an experienced nucleus with eight starters back, including senior center Michael Wiegmann, who earned all-conference honors for the first time last year. BVU also has the league’s fifth leading rusher from last year in John Hill to hand the ball off to after he posted a career-high 810 yards and six touchdowns on the ground. Sophomore quarterback Bobby Brown is also back after suffering a season-ending injury causing him to miss the final four games. He ended his first collegiate season with a team-high 910 yards passing and five scores. Defensively, the Beavers look to continue the tradition of being a tough unit to play against. Despite losing a trio of all-conference players from a year ago, the team does return three starters who played key roles for a defense which ranked fifth overall in the league in total defense and third in scoring defense in 2011. Junior captain Brady Randall looks to lead the group after registering 70 total stops and two forced fumbles a season ago. Junior Mason Nielsen, also a starter on defense in 2011, looks to provide an edge for BVU on special teams after finishing his sophomore year ranked fourth in Division III in kick-off returns, averaging 30.12 yards. The Beavers will open their season with three straight non-conference contests, including the season-opener at home against UW-Platteville on September 1. The team will begin Iowa Conference play on the road against Coe College before back-to-back home games against Wartburg College (Oct. 6) and Central College (Oct. 13).
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The Simpson football team kicks off its season Sept. 1 on the road at Hamline. Do to the departure of Cornell from the Iowa Conference, the Storm’s schedule features three non-conference games as compared to two last season, which results in a seven-game conference schedule as compared to eight. The Storm went 5-5 and finished fifth in the Iowa Conference with a 5-3 league record under fourth-year head coach Jim Glogowski in 2011. Simpson started the season 1-4 before winning four of the last five games. Simpson’s non-conference schedule includes games against Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) foes Hamline and Gustavus Adolphus and one against a Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) foe, UW-River Falls. The season kicks off on the road against Hamline on Sept. 1. The Pipers went winless under first-year head coach John Pate in 2011. Simpson opens the home schedule Sept. 8 when Gustavus Adolphus visits Buxton Stadium. The Gusties went 2-8 in 2011, finishing seventh in the MIAC. The non-conference schedule concludes Sept. 15 with a trip to River Falls, Wis. for a matchup with UW-River Falls. The Falcons and first-year head coach Matt Walker finished eighth in the WIAC last season, going 1-9 overall and 1-6 in the conference. After a bye week, the Storm waste little time entering the heart of their Iowa Conference schedule. Simpson faces the league’s top four teams in the first five games of the conference slate. Wartburg (8-2, 6-2) visits Buxton Stadium on Sept. 29 to open the conference schedule, followed by a trip to Central (7-3, 6-2) on Oct. 6. Simpson hosts then hosts Loras (1-9, 0-8) on Oct. 13. Homecoming falls on Oct. 20, when Coe (6-4, 6-2) comes to town. A twogame road stretch follows, as the Storm go to Dubuque (9-2, 7-1) on Oct. 27 and to Buena Vista (2-8, 2-6) on Nov. 3. The season finale is Nov. 10 against Luther (3-7, 3-5).
Anticipation and optimism reign over Cornell College’s football program as it kicks off a new season under third-year head coach Vince Brautigam. “We made strides in 2011 and now our numbers allow us to have added depth, which is a necessity through the course of a college football season,” said Brautigam. Third-year defensive coordinator Jay Davis fields a seasoned unit that returns eight starters. The group features three all-conference performers. Brautigam gives the secondary a boost, after missing the final eight games in 2011 due to injury. Sophomore Alex Latow stepped up in Brautigam’s absence. Seabrook is coming off an impressive freshman campaign. Junior Jeffery Bollnow is a two-year starter at the other cornerback position. He recorded a teamhigh eight pass breakups and totalled 54 tackles. Miller heads the linebacking corps with 89 tackles and 6.0 tackles for loss a year ago. He tallied a careerhigh 19 tackles with a school-record tying 14 solo stops against Luther. Don Dicus, in his fourth year as offensive coordinator, returns a talented cast of skill players that includes six starters. The offense revolves around junior quarterback Juan Flores. “We need leadership from the quarterback position,” Brautigam said. “I feel with Juan’s experience, we are able to expand our offense and check in and out of defenses more so than in the past.” Flores has several key receiving targets back, led by junior James Scully’s. Junior Chris Lopez and sophomores Justin Cox, Brit Connor and Brennan Stine add depth and starting experience to the wideout position. The Rams look for a running back to emerge this fall, with sophomores Preston Ritchie and Cal Huber as the top candidates. Ritchie rushed 25 times for 53 yards during an injury-riddled freshman season. Huber came on late in the year. Junior Hayden Howard led all returning running backs with 66 yards on 20 carries. Junior Anthony Bridges gives the Rams a leg up on special teams, having handled kicking and punting duties the past two seasons. He connected on 14-of-17 PATS and 5-of-8 field goals, while averaging 33.6 yards per punt with a long of 66 yards.
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The University of Dubuque football team will showcase a young and talented offense backed by a solid veteran defensive core. Sean Anderson will be the only returning letterman at wide receiver. All-IIAC performer and Academic All-American, Miles Hookstead returns as reception leader at tight end. Returning for the Spartans at quarterback will be 2011 Joseph T. St. Lawrence National Junior Player of the Year Honoree, Wyatt Hanus. At running back, graduation took 3-time All-IIAC and Academic All-American Justin Spaulding out of the line-up. However, Kyle Acker returns as the leading rusher among underclassmen with 432 yards and three touchdowns a year ago. The Spartan offensive line returns 3 of 5 starters. The Spartan offense looks to stay atop the IIAC in most statistical categories going into 2012. The Spartan offense ranked first in scoring offense, total offense, passing offense, passing efficiency, first downs, third down conversions, and time of possession. They also finished third in rushing offense. The 2012 version of the University of Dubuque defense should be a vastly improved squad with 10 returning starters. It starts up front with the defensive line. Seniors Steve Vassalotti a three-year starter, captain, and 2011 1st Team All-IIAC selection joins Marice Hill a two-year starter, will anchor a squad which returns a lot of experience. The returning linebackers have been core players at UD since they arrived on campus. The group of veterans will be led by three-year starter, captain, and 2011 All-IIAC 2nd Team selection, Trevor Runkle. The future is now set for a young talented group of freshmen who will look to make early contributions. Freshmen Trevor Stauner, Blaine Snitker, Kyle Schiedemeyer, and Zach Marotta will push for playing time in the rotation. Tyson Carter has been consistent and is an important part of the success the specialists enjoyed in 2011. Steve Jones looks to regain his spot as the kickoff guy as well as punting duties. He finished last season with 79 kickoffs for an average of 58.9 and five touchbacks. The field goal and PAT spot will be up for battle when the Spartans are in fall camp.
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Now that Coach Paul Mierkiewicz has one full season under his belt, he’s ready to take on the Iowa Conference and lay a lick into opposing teams, something that the Loras Duhawks showed promise of last year. In 7 out of 10 games last year, Loras was either tied or leading at halftime. Mierkiewicz referenced that statistic as proof that they have the pieces needed to win, they just need to refine them and make sure to play a full 60 minutes every week. With only six seniors on last year’s roster, Mierkiewicz points to that as a reason for last year’s record. When most teams are fielding 20-plus seniors, it can be a challenge to compete with such a young team. However, Mierkiewicz and his staff have taken great strides to expand the football program, not just for the 2012 season, but for years to come. So far, the Duhawk Football staff has recruited 61 new players to the program; 54 freshmen with 35 of those coming from the Chicagoland area. Following the spring season, Coach Mierkiewicz is pleased with several aspects of his team, including the five returning offensive lineman, led by Captain Sam Ross. “Sam is one of the guys that I trust completely,” Mierkiewicz said, “I never have to check with him to make sure he’s doing the right thing.” Offensively, look for the Duhawks to run a similar playbook to what Mierkiewicz introduced last season. Following Vaughn Gesing’s season ending shoulder injury, then-sophomore Sean Brennan stepped in and took the reins for the Duhawks in the last four games. With the graduation of Zach Myers, Eric Meyer, David Zoeckler, Nate Suchomel, and Frank Pereiro, the defense will have fill a lot of holes. Loras will open up their 2012 season on September 1st in the Rock Bowl against Elmhurst College, with hopes to exact revenge on last year’s 50-24 loss. “We’re definitely going to come out with a chip on our shoulder after last year,” Mierkiewicz said, “we’re not going to take any breaks and hope to catch some teams off guard.”
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Despite the loss of record-breaking receiver Robert Seer ’12 and several other big names, Grinnell College football coach Jeff Pedersen is expecting another solid campaign by the Pioneers in 2012. Grinnell returns 14 starters, including eight on the defensive side of the ball. Leading that charge is lineman Brian Taylor ’13, who was an All-Midwest Conference selection a year ago and had 3.5 sacks in a win over Lawrence University, just half a sack shy of the school record. Additionally, cornerback Andrew Clark ’14 tied the school’s single-season record for interceptions with six. Other returning starters on defense are lineman Tom Brinkman ’13, linebackers Colton Feller ’14, Jeremy Wiles ’14 and David Ternes ’15, cornerback Seth Gustafson ’14 and safety Drew Blumberg ’13. Blumberg, an Academic All-District first-teamer a year ago, led the team in tackles with 85. Feller added 74, Wiles posted 72, Taylor contributed 68 and linebacker Rich Renteria ’15 had 56. Six starters are back on offense, led by one of the top quarterbacks in school history, Mike McCabe ’13. Among McCabe’s feats in 2011 was having a hand in seven touchdowns against Lake Forest College, one shy of the school record set by Troy Dougherty ’00 in 1997. For the season, McCabe completed 183-of-319 passes for 2,361 yards and 23 touchdowns. Other returning starters are running back TJ Schaid ’13, receiver Cody Weber ’13, center Quinn Rosenthal ’14, left tackle Morgan Kinsinger ’14 and right tackle Isaac Chadri ’15. Weber led the team in both rushing and receiving last season, gaining 474 yards on the ground and 398 in receiving. Pedersen, the 2010 MWC Coach of the Year, guided the Pioneers to a 5-5 mark last season while going 4-5 in the league. Among the highlights in 2011 were a four-game winning streak, the Pioneers’ longest since the 1999 campaign, and a 49-point output against Lake Forest that was the team’s highest in a game since 2001.
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Morningside comes off a banner 2011 campaign where it won the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) championship en route to an eighth consecutive post-season appearance in the NAIA Championship Series with an overall record of 9-2. The Mustangs’ headliner is senior defensive back Colby Henderson, who led the NAIA with a school-record 11 interceptions he returned for a whopping 372 yards and four touchdowns for an average of 33.8 yards per return. The Mustangs return two other starters in the secondary in seniors Jared Goforth and Ben Rickord. He was a BSN honorable mention All-American in 2011 and a Victory Sports Network (VSN) honorable mention All-American in 2010. The Mustangs also return three starters at linebacker, led by Taylor Johnson, who was a second-team All-GPAC performer a year ago when he ranked second on the team with 12 tackles behind the line of scrimmage for losses of 52 yards. Aaron Roberg is the Mustangs’ top returning tackler after he finished second on the team with 66 stops last fall. The lone returning starter in the defensive line is Marcus Smith, who finished second on the team with 6.5 quarterback sacks and third with 9.5 stops behind the line of scrimmage for losses of 55 yards. Morningside’s top returning offensive weapon is running back Fred Jones, who ranked eighth nationally last year. Jones, a third-team BSN All-American and first-team All-GPAC performer, ran for a team-high 10 touchdowns. The Mustangs bring back several of their top receivers from last year, led by J-back Joel McCabe, who topped the team. And second-team All-GPAC wide receiver Kyle Schuck, who had 29 catches for a team-high 502 yards and six touchdowns. Although none of the quarterbacks on the Mustangs’ roster have thrown a pass at Morningside, the team does have two signal callers with starting experience in juniors Lehi Tonga and Kyle Twait. Tonga was a two-year starter at city rival Briar Cliff, where he passed for 3,168 yards and 27 touchdowns over the 2009 and 2010 campaigns. Twait was the starter at Iowa Central Community College last season, where he passed for 632 yards and six touchdowns in the Triton’s run-dominated offensive scheme.
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Year five of the Dordt College football program opens with changes at the top of the program with several returners and familiar faces in the players ranks. Greg Youngblood, most recently the head coach at Waldorf College, was hired in December to take over for John Heavner who resigned the position as the first head coach in the program’s history. Youngblood inherits a team that scored 16.7 points per game last season and averaged 246 yards per game on offense. Back is top ground gainer Daniel Fennig with 540 yards on 149 carries and he found the end zone eight times. The quarterback position will be wide open with no returner who took a snap for the Defenders last year. Justin Knot graduated after throwing for over nearly 1200 yards last season and he head eight touchdown passes. One of the candidates for the quarterback spot is Bryce Rusler who spent time with Youngblood at Waldorf and is a running and throwing threat. Protecting the quarterback and clearing a path for the running backs will be returners Jordan Huisman and Owen Reinalda. Those two will be seniors and were both honorable mention selections in the all-GPAC process. David Griess returns at receiver one year after gaining all-conference honorable mention honors with 39 catches and two touchdowns. Trai Pickney is a returning receiving threat as well and caught 27 passes last season. He also returned four punts and shared the kick return duties with Fennig. Jon Luetchens will anchor the defensive backfield one year after snagging five interceptions and earning all-conference honorable mention honors. The linebackers will lean on Seth Vande Voort, a junior who led the team with 50 solo tackles and 51 assisted stops. Vande Voort was a second team all-GPAC selection last season. Up front the Defenders return the most experience at end where Jonathan Gardner was an all-conference honorable mention selection and he had 6.5 quarterback sacks. The Defenders were 2-9 last season and led at halftime in two others. Dordt cut back on their turnovers and forced more turnovers than in any other season, giving the ball up 26 times while forcing 28. The Defenders will open on the road with Waldorf in Forest City, Iowa on Sept.1 and host Hastings in the conference and home opener on Sept. 8.
Two consecutive years of heartbreak have only strengthened William Penn’s resolve to finally break through into postseason play. The navy and gold went 9-2 last year (5-2 Midwest League), but a season-finale loss to rival Grand View spoiled the celebration. William Penn was again the first team out of the NAIA Championship Series, finishing the year ranked number 16. One of the major successes came in the running game with the Statesmen topping the NAIA in rushing yardage (3,634 yards) for the second year in a row. Two-time second-team all-league quarterback Taylor Parsons will return to his spot as leader of the offense’s option attack. He gained 1,026 yards with 13 touchdowns in 2011 and also aired it out for 819 yards and seven scores. Parsons’ options in the backfield are a bit depleted from a year ago with starters DeMarco Sanders, Corey Ketchum, and P.J. Perry all graduating. All is not lost, however, with Dalton Phelps headlining a crew that has established itself since 2011. Phelps, who ran for 236 yards and four TDs, will be joined by Sam Tvedt and Nate Wilmes. Two-time second-team all-MWL selection Shawn Davis and Evan Ressler pair up for 1-2 punch equaled by few with Davis managing 957 yards and seven TDs, while Ressler added 241 yards and five celebrations in his freshman campaign. Returners Aaron Broyles, Chris Crawford, and Lewis Russell have the experience, but that may not be enough to keep newcomers Ed Cazenave, Cole Lima, and Austin Cosgrove off the turf. Crawford hauled in a team-high 12 passes for 128 yards (one TD), while Broyles notched eight grabs for 181 yards (two TDs). The heart and soul of William Penn’s offense has and will again be its line. With the return of Third-Team All-American Mason Woods, the heart should be healthier than ever. Leading the interior charge will be the returning trio of Michael Welch, Brandon Dunbar, and Travis Provo. Another trio of Greg Beatty, Nick DiMarco, and Jason Johnson is expected to bring great pressure from the outside. For the third year in a row, the Statesmen will look to Marcus Kerrigan and Jason Johnson to lead their special teams efforts. Kerrigan scored 63 points (48 extra points, five field goals), second only to Parsons’ 80, and punted 24 times for a 35.3 average. Johnson sent the ball away 17 times for a 38.3 clip.
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The 2012 season will be Briar Cliff ’s 10th year of varsity football. The Chargers return seven starters on each side of the ball from a team which went 2-9 a year ago. Two Briar Cliff playmakers have earned pre-season all-region praise from USA Football News. Senior wideout Bryce Harshman and junior running back Jared Williams were recently selected to the elite team. The 20th Annual USA College Football NAIA Pre-Season All-American Teams were selected by coaches, sports information directors, certified players’ agents, pro scouts, media and staff of USA Football News. Last year, in the Great Plains Athletic Conference, the Chargers were 1-8 but are definitely looking to improve this year. Briar Cliff University football coach Tom Rethman has announced two additions to his coaching staff; Justin Mohning and Cory Miller. Mohning will serve as the Chargers’ defensive coordinator, replacing Kyle Langhoff, who left to take a similar position at MacMurray after four seasons. Mohning spent the past year as the defensive line coach at Upper Iowa, in Fayette, Iowa. He also coached the punt return team and served as the team’s video coordinator. Mohning heavily recruited Northwest Iowa, Southern Minnesota and Eastern Wisconsin. His experience and connections are expected to make an immediate impact. During the Spring season, Briar Cliff worked hard so they can make a name for themselves for the 2012 season. They had two team scrimmages and a mock game during the miniseason in which players competed to see where they are at and who might win the starting spot or even just some playing time in the Fall. The Chargers were picked ninth in the GPAC pre-season polls for this season. They play their first game on Sept. 1 against the Tigers of Doane in Crete, Nebraska.
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Tradition, excellence, family…the Raider Way… just a few of the attributes that make the Northwestern College football team an annual contender for postseason play and a fixture among the top teams within the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC). In 2011, under the direction of head coach Kyle Achterhoff, the Raiders continued their strong tradition as they finished tied for second in the conference with a 7-2 record and ended the year ranked 17th in the NAIA. The Red Raiders closed the year with eight consecutive wins, outscoring opponents by an impressive 336-118 margin. Despite its ranking and its only two losses to teams also ranked in the top 25 all year, Northwestern just missed out on postseason play. The Raiders have now finished with a winning record in each of the last 21 seasons and ended the year ranked in the top 25 nine straight years. The Red Raider offense put up some prolific numbers in 2011, leading the conference in scoring offense (36.5ppg), total offense (420ypg) and rushing offense (222ypg). During the final eight games, Northwestern put up even better numbers, scoring 42 points and churning out over 470 yards per game. With 10 of 11 starters returning, many of who have been starters for multiple years, the Raider offense should be as dynamic as it was in 2011. The Raider defense had another exceptional year in 2011 under the direction of assistant head coach and defensive coordinator Matt McCarty, who begins his eighth season calling plays for the defense. The Raider D gave up a mere 15.6 points per game while holding opponents to 256 yards per game, best in the GPAC. Seven starters return for the Red Raiders, along with several key reserves, should make the unit once again one of the GPAC’s best. The 2012 schedule promises to be challenging as the conference slate features five games on the road and just four home games. The conference, according to Achterhoff, will be very balanced from top to bottom and with three new head coaches, there is “an unknown factor when facing Midland, Dakota Wesleyan and Dordt.” With so many starters and other experience players returning, however, Coach Achterhoff states that his team will be ready to compete at a high level and continue to grow together as a team.
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Grand View University
The Fighting Bees finished last year ranked No. 22 in the NAIA with an overall record of 7-3, and finished 5-2 in Mid-States Football Association Midwest League play. With 13 starters returning, big things are expected in a 2012 season that kicksoff at Trinity International on Sept. 1. Numerous key pieces are back on offense, led by senior all-American left tackle Carl Meister, who helped pave the way for a rushing attack that averaged more than 190 yards on the ground per game a year ago. Meister, along with guards Alex Berg and Chris Dawson, will anchor an offensive line in front of a potent backfield. Junior first team all-conference running back Cole Kelly led the MSFA by averaging 98.1 rushing yards per contest. He will be complemented by senior Anton Wilkins, who averaged better than 56 yards per game. Junior quarterback Eric Williamson completed 118-of-226 passes for 1,381 yards and 15 touchdowns as a Bee starter last year. Even with the loss of explosive playmaker Barney O’Donnell, Williamson will have a deep receiving corps at his disposal, led by senior Carter Oltman. Also expect production from a pair of tight ends – senior Mitch Overstreet and junior Andrew Friederich. SAU finished fifth nationally in scoring defense (13.7 ppg) in 2011 and the Bees will field another strong defensive unit this year. The strength of the defense will come up front with the return of senior Sean Santiago (33 tackles, 5.5 TFL, 2 sacks), and juniors Cory Price (32 tackles, 9 TFL, 4 sacks) and Ryne Diehl (41 tackles, 7.5 TFL, 4 sacks). The team’s leading tackler, junior Jeremy Wallace, returns at linebacker. Wallace made an impact with 85 total stops, including 5.5 tackles for loss, last year. The defensive backfield will feature the returns of junior safety Sean Kelly and cornerbacks junior Jordan Bell and sophomore Steve Thomas. The punting duties rest on the capable foot of sophomore Matt Klingler. Even with the talent returning, the Bees will face a daunting schedule. A challenging conference slate will feature a home game with defending league co-champion Grand View on Sept. 29 and conclude with back-to-back contests at William Penn and vs. St. Francis (Ill.).
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The 2012 Grand View football team is ranked No. 15 in the NAIA Football Coaches’ Top 25 Poll. Headed into the program’s fifth season under the direction of veteran Head Coach Mike Woodley, the Vikings are coming off their best season ever. GV finished 8-4 in 2011 and 6-1 for its first conference Photo Courtesy of Doug Wells title in Mid-State Football Association Midwest League action. The MSFA Midwest League Preseason Poll was released on August 2. Voting in the Midwest was tight between St. Francis, William Penn, Grand View and St. Ambrose. St. Francis received four first-place votes and 42 points, William Penn was the No. 1 choice on two coaches’ ballots with 40 points and Grand View had the other first-place vote and 38 points. St. Ambrose received 33 points for fourth, Olivet Nazarene University (22 points) was tabbed fifth, Trinity International University (14) sixth and Waldorf College (7) seventh. The Vikings return 14 starters including preseason All-American and 2011 First Team MSFA selection Jon Higgins (6’1, Sr., DL/Council Bluffs, Iowa). Also returning are 2011 MSFA Midwest First Team selections Ostin James (5’11, 275, NG/Houston, Texas), Jason Gladfelder (6’1, 220, Jr., LB/Ozark, Mo.), Second Teamers and brothers Ronnell Lloyd (6’1, 205, Sr., DB/ O’Fallon, Mo.) and Terrell Lloyd (6’1, 195, Sr., DB/O’Fallon, Mo.), and Honorable Mention selection Taylor Goebel (6’3. 200, So., WR/Coppell, Texas). Grand View kicks off its season at home on Saturday, August 25, against Graceland University. The 6 p.m. game will take place at Williams Stadium. Just a few days later, the Vikings will take on cross-town rival and NCAA Div I Drake University at Drake Stadium at 7 p.m. GV will look to avenge last year’s 28-21 overtime loss to the Bulldogs. For more information on Grand View football and Viking Athletics, visit www. gvvikings.com
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After a 2011 season in which the Yellowjacket football program went through a major overhaul, Head Coach Jeff Douglas and his staff appear to have the team headed in the right direction. “Last season was a struggle,” said Douglas. “There will be some new faces this season within the coaching staff and cohesively we’ve made a more focused effort in recruiting.” The o-line is an area in need of major improvement for the Jackets. Although Graceland will have returning starters Geoff Lewis and Victor Mendoza to anchor the line, the need for depth and experience was a major area of concern for the coaching staff this past off-season. Newcomers Jacob Gager, Ian Pittaway and Matt Stevens should bring much needed help up-front. The quarterback reigns will be in the hands of junior, Matt Fink. Fink began 2011 as the starter but an early season injury derailed almost his entire season. He has a strong throwing arm, good speed and athleticism. In the backfield, Graceland will have several talented players to choose from. Between returners Marcus Griffin, Jeff Kline, Reggie Ramey and Andrew Gayles, the battle for the starting position should be exciting. Returning up front and anchoring the defensive line are David Edmondson and Keith Mayfield. Eusebio Vasquez, Harley Martin and Jake Hendricks should make solid contributions in the trenches. After the graduations of star linebackers Chad Belt, Tyler Hosfield and Jason Brown, several newcomers are going to have the opportunity to step in and grab starting positions. Johnny Carrasco, Stanley Burch and Darius Mabon are three talented backers in contention for playing time. The past few seasons have proved trying for the Jacket football program. However, Graceland head coach Jeff Douglas is really hoping the cohesiveness inside the program as well as the talented recruiting class coming in helps the Jackets turn the corner. This year’s Jacket team is determined to do just that.
Ellsworth Community College is looking to make great strides this year with new head coach, Josh Gooch. He will have five assistants by his side along with Defensive Coordinator, Josh Lattimer. Gooch was previously the head coach at Hutchinson Community College in Kansas. He was also offensive coordinator and offensive line coach and led his team, the Blue Dragons, to three consecutive wins in the Salt City Bowl. Prior to Hutchinson, he has experience from Fort Scott Community College, Coffeyville Community College, Fort Hays State University and University of Wyoming. Gooch returns to Ellsworth after having a one-year stint of out graduate school where he was Ellsworth’s offensive coordinator and offensive line coach for a year. It was his first post-college full-time job and he is very glad to be returning to the school. Last year, Ellsworth was 2-7 but is hoping to improve this year as they have 14 returning lettermen. Three of the returning lettermen were awarded honors for their stellar performances throughout the season. Offensive lineman Jordan Harrington, tight end Amari Williams and defensive lineman Ja’Bahri Bishop all return having earned Honorable Mention for their hard work by the National Junior College Association. Other top returning players include: DaShawn Cason, James Grill, Derrell Lamb, Christopher Nash, Jay Schmidt, Nick Schutte and Ryan Williams. The top incoming players include: Brock Bailey, Gerald Bradford, Otis Brown, Caleb Ciavarelli, Jordan Doyle, Emil Harris Jr., Mason Hasty, Christian Knox, Dinero Moss and Andrew Nodtvedt. The Panthers begin their season on Sept. 1 versus Arizona Western in Pueblo, CO and end their regular season at home versus Iowa Western on Oct. 27.
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The Waldorf Warriors begin their season Sept. 1 versus Dordt College. Their first three games will be played at home on Bolstorff Field. The Warriors who were 2-9 last season and 0-7 in the MFSA look to make great strides this year with a new head coach, Kent Anderson. Before coming to Waldorf, his career record was 7-14. He was the head coach at Iowa Wesleyan for two years prior. Before that, he was head coach in the German Football League, graduate assistant at University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and assistant coach for a year at Simpson College. The purple and black look to make a name for themselves this year in the Mid-State Football Conference as they have 31 returning letterman with 16 of those being starters. They also add into the mix 48 freshman and 33 transfers while only losing 19 players to graduation. While the Warriors have multiple defensive formations, on offense, they stick with the pistol formation for the most part. The Warriors’ top returning offensive players are led off by Cameron Lowe, a senior offensive lineman who is 6’4 and 297 from California. Next is Nicholas Larious, another senior offensive lineman, who is 5’11 and 287. And finally on offense, there is James Lloyd, a junior running back who stands at 5’6 and 161 pounds. On defense, the top returners are Ebben Mignot, Kenny Brown and Lezedric Hill. Mignot is a senior defensive lineman while Brown and Hill are both defensive backs. The Warriors will close out there season on Nov. 10 in Deerfield, IL versus Trinity International University.
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The Iowa Wesleyan Tigers look to have a balanced attack this year as the program enters a new era. Last year, the Tigers finished with a 4-7 record and were 2-5 in the MFSA Midwest, competing as an NAIA program. The Tigers will continue to play an MSFA schedule this year, but will compete as an independent as IWC completes their NCAA DIII exploratory year. Quarterback Kevin McConnell returns this year as one of the Tigers’ top signal callers in the program’s history. Last year, McConnell completed 66.1% of his passes (256-for-387) for 2,480 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. He was ranked 9th nationally in the NAIA with 248.0 passing yards per game. Ridge Hobbs returns as McConnell’s top target. Hobbs had a huge year last year, finishing the year with 42 receptions for 953 yards and 11 touchdown catches in ten games. He ranked fourth nationally in the NAIA in receiving yards. His breakout season was enough to put him fourth on IWC’s All-Time list for single season yardage and in just two seasons, Hobbs is 10th all-time in receiving yards at IWC with 1,179 yards. The Tigers have hired Tom Parkevich as the new head coach of the program. Parkevich has a history of building some of the top defenses around. He spent the last four years as the defensive coordinator at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minn. Parkevich has a strong core of returners on the defense to work with as well. Last year, the Tiger defense ranked fifth in the nation in pass defense, allowing just 139.1 passing yards per game. Duane Lee returns after an impressive year last year in which he recorded five interceptions and was second on the team with 47 tackles. Also returning are defensive lineman Sale Fatu (Sr.-Pago Pago, American Samao) and linebacker Aaron Wagoner. Fatu recorded 32 tackles including 4 ½ tackles for loss. Wagoner led the entire team last year with 69 tackles, nine of which were for loss. The Tigers look to combine the strength of their returners with the addition of Head Coach Parkevich to build on last season. The four wins last season were the most for the Tigers since 1997, and the Tigers look to continue that momentum during this NCAA exploratory year.
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Iowa Central Community College Tritons are ready for a great 2012 season. They plan on building on their 2011 bowl victory and competing for the Midwest Football Conference Championship in 2012. We have many excellent players returning to our program. We have recruited well. Many top-notch student-athletes have signed National Letters of Intent to join our program. Many others have verbally committed to us and will “walk-on” to our program with the goal of obtaining a scholarship by their second season. We have been winning at Iowa Central because we have been able to attract players that want to excel in the three critical arenas: social/academic/football. Our off-season program has been enhanced ten-fold with the addition of our new weight training facility. Our $250,000 (10,000 square foot) weight room is allowing our guys to train at a tremendously high level. We are able to execute lifts and movements that we previously could not attempt. The power lift equipment and the mondo flooring are serving us well as we attempt to make our returning guys better on a daily/weekly basis. Last year, we had the ability to run the ball well against most of our opponents. We boasted the #3 ranked rushing offense in the nation and had the #2 ranked rusher (Jontel Clayton) at the tailback position. However, our ability to throw the ball was evident in our key road victories over Ellsworth and North Dakota. Our defense played very well the last half of the season. We forced six turnovers in our 35-28 victory over a talented Ellsworth ball club. When the game was on the line in Wahpeton, ND, our defense limited their fine talent to just 13 points. Our special teams were solid all year. Zach Kerndt (punter) was voted 1st team All-American and continually changed the momentum and field position of the game with his strong right leg. Our coverage teams were very steady and our long snapper (Tom McClimon) was outstanding. The Tritons look to have another strong season coming off of a strong 2011 season. They play their first game on Sept. 1 in Little Rock, Arkansas vs. Arkansas Baptist.
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Iowa Western Community College starts its 2012 season with the 8th place ranking from JCGridiron.com’s Dirty Thirty College Teams. This Reivers of Council Bluffs were 9-2 last year and are looking to continue with that type of record. This year, they have a large of addition of new committed players from 13 states: Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Minnesota, Ohio, Indiana, Oklahoma, Alabama, California, Georgia, Florida. The Reivers have had 9 back-to-back winning seasons and are coming off a year where they had their first ever bowl victory as they finished 2011 ranked #7. The players to watch this year include: Austin Stephens, a 6’3 offensive lineman; Marco Naughton, a defensive tackle; Jordan Lutjens, another offensive lineman; Geronimo Allison at wide receiver; DeAdrian King at defensive lineman and Dylan Stepleton. Head Coach Scott Strohmeier has high hopes for the 2012 season. “I have high expectations for this recruiting class. We have a great group of returning players, but at the junior college level you need freshman to contribute right away. I feel we filled voids on both sides of the ball, and on special teams. This class added depth at practically every position, and there will be competition at every position this Fall – Competition breads success,” he said. The team’s blue versus white spring game was a good preview for the upcoming season. In passing, Jake Waters had a stellar performance and in receiving, Andrew Stone had quite a show. The Tritons first game is against APU in
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AIB Strikes Up the Band Anyone will be able to follow along, even if they’re a little rusty and their instrument is a little dusty. By Rodney J. Brown, AIB Communications Specialist| ISS Contributor
Keith Coleman intends to make full use of every advantage available to him as he gears up for his first season as coach of the AIB College of Business women’s basketball team. He’ll analyze his players’ strengths and plan his strategies accordingly. But, he’ll also use a bit of psychology. Keith Coleman, Coleman, AIB Athletics Diwho is also AIB rector and head athletics women’s basdirector, is out to ketball coach, ensure his Eagles decided it was take the high time for an floor at the Activi- AIB pep band. ties Center with the best possible home-court advantage. To create an electrifying atmosphere, Coleman wants noise. It’s high time, he decided, that AIB’s rapidly expanding athletics program had a pep band to fire up the teams and the fans. “A pep band creates the sound, the volume,” he says. Coleman envisions basketball games as three-ring events. The game is in the center ring, getting the most attention from fans. The other rings raise the energy in the gym and help it flow from fans to players. For younger or older members of the audience who come to see family members play, Coleman says the side SC_print_7.875x2.25.pdf 1 5/9/2012 rings are important to their enjoyment of the experience.
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He knows kids love to high-five school mascot E.O. the Eagle, cheer with the cheerleaders and watch the dance team perform. The pep band will get kids moving and engage older fans with traditional athletic fight songs and other familiar standards. And if Photos Courtesy of AIB College of Business the band Roger Maxwell, intimidates the long-time band visiting instructor. He will team or drowns lead the new AIB out the opposing pep band. coaches’ instructions to their players, all the better. Coleman sought a special director to lead the band. “I wanted someone who has excitement about the band, who understands music, who understands the environment I’m trying to create, who knows when to play and when not to play, and who could help the students learn the songs,” he says. Coleman found the perfect director in Roger Maxwell. A graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, Maxwell taught music for 10 years in the Iowa school system, worked with the Iowa Board of Regents for 25 years and authored two volumes of Fourteen Weeks to a Better Band, as well as Twelve Weeks to a Better Jazz Ensemble. 2:06:13 “Roger PM Maxwell is outstanding,” Coleman says. “The gentleman knows
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music. He has worked around high marching, symphonic and jazz bands schools. He understands my vision of at Valley High School. Coincidentally, the atmosphere needed. He loves AIB. Maxwell’s son, David, is vice principal He loves the students here.” at Valley, and he mentored Burch Both of Maxwell’s sisters and one through a writing project. of his children attended AIB. His wife, “Roger Maxwell is pretty cool, just Arenda “Bunny” Maxwell, taught like his son,” Burch says. “He definitely English at AIB for 25 years. knows his music, and the pep band un“I’m excited about the pep band. I der his direction will be phenomenal.” won’t be satisfied until we get in the Maxwell met some of his future musigym,” Maxwell says. “Even if we start cians at a kick-off meeting on the AIB with only three or four people, we’ll campus this summer. After sharing build from there. I’m going to find the part of his rich life story, he finished best music I can, and we’ll have the with a little pep-band pep talk. best rock-and-roll and jive band you’ve “This is the beginning,” Maxwell ever seen.” says of the band, which will debut At a recent orientation for new fall students, Coleman recruited half a dozen band members, including a parent eager for a chance to play his trumpet. Coleman and Maxwell invite AIB alumni and members of the community to be part of the band. Musicians can drop in whenever they want Photo Courtesy of AIB College of Business for as many or as few games A pep band and new school song will help as they want, says Coleman. cheerleaders energize basketball fans Maxwell, who is at AIB Activities Center gymnasium this well-practiced at arranging music, season. promises that anyone will be able to follow along, at the college’s Homecoming games even if they’re a little rusty and their Nov. 3. instrument is a little dusty. “If you’re looking for something The core of the band, though, will big, jump in and have fun. This is going be students such as Luke Burch of West to be good. I guarantee you, no other Des Moines, who is new to AIB this schools are going to have a band like fall. A Sports and Event Management AIB is going to have. It’s a promise.” major, he plays trumpet, mellophone and French horn and participated in
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How do you get the body composition you are looking for?
Being a student athlete today has become increasingly competitive and demanding on your body. Not only do you have to excel over your competitors in order to win, you first have to excel within your individual team. Training and fitness are major components to overall success but most experts will agree that nutrition is the most important aspect to reach peak performance. With football season right around the corner, many players have already instilled a strength and conditioning program but have spent little time learning how to fuel their bodies correctly to get the maximum results they are looking for. Nutrition, especially for children and adolescents, can be confusing and differs with each individual. As the owner of Max Muscle, I talk with many football players looking for help gaining weight. What needs to be taken into consideration is what kind of weight you are putting on. Would you rather gain 20 pounds, ten being fat and ten being muscle, or gain ten pounds and have it all be lean muscle mass? Size alone does not equal quickness and strength. Lean muscle mass does. Adding bad weight (fat) will most likely be detrimental to your performance and not earn you the starting spot you are looking for. The best way to determine if you are putting on good weight is to have your body composition analyzed. There are several ways to measure your body composition. The most common three are underwater submersion, bioelectrical impedance and skin fold measurements with calipers. The most accurate is water submersion; however, it is difficult to find and cost prohibitive. Bioelectrical impedance, which utilizes a scale or hand-held device, is readily accessible but yields unreliable results. Skin fold testing is readily available, inexpensive and accurate making it the most logical choice. Skin fold testing needs to be performed by someone who is well trained and practiced in the technique. At Max Muscle Sports Nutrition there is an entire staff of certified sports nutritionists who perform skin fold testing every day, free of charge. How do you get the body composition you are looking for? A good way to start is to go back to the basics. Estimate and track your daily caloric intake. Active females ages 9-13 should be getting up to 2,200 calories per day. Active females ages 14-18 should be getting up to 2,400 calories per day. Active males ages 9-13 should be getting up to 2,600 calories per day. And, active males ages 14-18 should have up to 3,200 calories per day. Please note that these are averages. Everyone’s caloric needs vary based on activity level and metabolism. The best method is to monitor your nutrition by making sure you are getting enough of the right type of foods. A good rule of thumb is 50% of your total calories should come from carbohydrates, 30% from lean proteins and 20% from healthy fats. The truth is active kids can burn up to 40% more calories than non-active kids so limiting food quantity is not typically necessary. In fact, many student athletes do not eat enough to compensate for their activity level. Every individual needs different amounts of calories to reach their goals. Max Muscle Sports Nutrition offers special programs designed to calculate the exact amount of calories your body needs for optimal performance. Having this knowledge allows you to more accurately plan your nutrition. As a father, my main concern is getting our children results safely and effectively. As a Certified Sports Nutritionist, I am happy to be an educational resource for the community. As a business owner, I choose the products at Max Muscle Sports Nutrition very carefully. I would not sell a product that I wouldn’t give to my own family or friends. It is critical to understand what you are putting into your body. Let me and the Max Muscle Team educate you on your nutrition needs so you can be at the top of your game. For more information about Max Muscle services or for any nutrition or supplement questions call 515-327-1629 or email me at joey@maxmuscledesmoines.com. Remember, “Don’t Get Sold, Get Educated!” Written by Joey Boyens, CSNC
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Do you enjoy swimming, playing football, baseball, or soccer? Imagine playing your favorite sport without the hassle of glasses or contact lenses. We believe you should be free to enjoy any activity you choose without cumbersome glasses or contacts. Dr. Ejaz Husain, MD can help you achieve the visual freedom you deserve. When it comes to your eyes, there should be no compromise. This is the philosophy that Dr. Ejaz Husain keeps near and dear to his heart while working one on one with each and every patient. Dr. Husain has performed thousands of laser vision correction surgeries over the past 16 years, successfully reducing or eliminating his patient’s dependency on glasses. Laser vision correction is an exciting alternative to the daily hassles of glasses and contact lenses. Each year more than a million people over the age of 18 realize the life changing impact that the procedure has on their lives. Laser vision surgery corrects refractive errors of the eye, such as near-sightedness, far-sightedness, and astigmatism. Dr. Husain uses state of the art technology for laser vision correction. He utilizes the Customvue Wavefront guided system as well as the advanced active track Visx laser for his
surgery. Much like your fingerprint, the eye’s optical system is unique with many imperfections. Advanced Customvue Wavefront technology designs and delivers individualized corrections for greater accuracy which is coupled with the industry’s most advanced laser technology in the Visx laser to deliver the most precise visual outcomes. Refractive surgery involves the use of a laser to treat the refractive errors (focusing problems) of the eye. There are two main procedures most widely used today, they are Lasik and Advanced Surface Ablation (ASA). Lasik (laser in situ keratomileusis) is an excimer laser procedure that treats the middle layers of the cornea under a thin corneal flap. One of the advantages of Lasik is that there is little or no discomfort following the procedure and recovery of vision is rapid, in fact, most people are able to drive themselves to their appointment the next morning. Advanced Surface Ablation (ASA) is a flap free option to lasik. This procedure uses the excimer laser to reshape the front surface of the cornea to change its focusing power. One advantage of ASA is that it is an excellent choice for patients with thin corneas and dry eyes. Dr. Husain evaluates each patient’s individual circumstances and
then decides which procedure would results, make sure your surgeon is produce the best results for them. The accessible to you before and after the primary difference between ASA and procedure. Lasik is that the surface Dr. Ejaz Husain is of the cornea is treated a board certified and in the ASA procedure fellowship trained physiwhile the middle layers cian who specializes in of the cornea are treated laser vision correction underneath a corneal flap and cataract surgery. in the Lasik procedure. His office is conveniently Both procedures have located at Associated similar end results and Ophthalmologists, PC in excellent success rates Des Moines. Call today enabling patients to enjoy to schedule a complithe freedom of good mentary screening for vision beyond glasses and laser vision correction. contact lenses. You can reach him at It is important to (515) 244-EYES (3937) understand that Laser or visit him on the web Dr. Ejaz Husain, M.D. at www.dmeyemd.com Vision Correction is a surgery. Where you have to learn more about this your eye surgery will be one of the exciting procedure. Like us on Facebook most important decisions you will ever and read testimonials from Dr. Husain’s make. As with any surgery, the results actual patients. Remember, when it are dependent on the skills, experience, comes to your eyes, there should be no judgment, and ethics of the surgeon compromise. you have chosen. It is critical that you Associated Ophthalmologists, P.C. have realistic expectations and that is located at: 1212 Pleasant Street Suite your decision is based on facts, not 202, Des Moines misleading and inaccurate advertising. Call them at: (515) 244-3937 (EYES) Be sure to have all of your questions Email them at: info@dmeyemd.com answered by the surgeon before you Or visit during their hours: have the procedure and for the best M-F 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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PERSISTENT HIP PAIN: IS IT REALLY A ‘GROIN PULL’?
Dr. Christopher Nelson, D.O. | ISS Contributor
With School starting There are three grades soon, so are fall sports. of muscle strains: mild, Unfortunately for some high moderate, and severe. school athletes, these sports Mild muscle strains can will lead to injuries. Muscle range from spasms to strains and tendonitis are muscle inflammation, but two of the more common do not involve any tearing ailments that cause hip of muscle fibers. Moderate pain in many high school muscle strains involve athletes. Unfortunately, tearing of the muscle or more serious problems tendon fibers and have an may present themselves as associated loss of strength. muscle strains initially. Hip Severe muscle strains labral tears and sports her- Dr. Christopher involve complete tearing nias are two more serious of the muscle or tendon. Nelson, D.O. conditions that can cause Muscle strains and tendohip pain in young athletes. nitis are initially treated All of these conditions typisimilarly: with rest, ice, cally begin with the onset of increased and sometimes with anti-inflammatory physical activity. The treatment for medications. Treatment of moderate each of these conditions varies widely, and severe muscle strains can involve but the crucial part of the treatment prolonged rest with gradual return to process begins with accurately diagnosstretching and strengthening. ing these conditions. Hip labral tears Muscle Strains and Tendonitis The hip labrum is a cartilage ring Muscle strains are usually the result that surrounds the hip and serves to of a sudden injury. Hip flexors, such as deepen the hip socket and add stabilthe rectus femoris or the iliopsoas, and ity to the hip. Unfortunately, the hip hip adductors are examples of muscles labrum can be a site of injury for many frequently strained. Muscle strains are high school athletes. Another unfortusudden onset injuries common in athnate characteristic of hip labral tears is letes who sprint, jump, and twist while that they rarely heal spontaneously. The tendonitis injuries are usually the result most common history given by these of chronic overuse of a certain muscle patients is one that involves a previous or muscle group. diagnosis of a “groin strain.” Addition-
ally, due to a prolonged lack of an accurate diagnosis, it is not uncommon for many patients to have had ongoing groin pain for a year or more. The best way to diagnosis a hip labral tear is with an MRI arthrogram, or an MRI done after dye has been injected into the hip. The addition of dye into the hip joint prior to the MRI can improve the diagnosis rate for labral tears from approximately 30% to 90%. Treatment for hip labral tears also starts with non-operative means. Occasionally, hip injections may be done for diagnostic and treatment purposes. If non-operative measures fail to provide adequate relief, surgical intervention may become necessary. Most hip labral tears can be repaired with hip arthroscopy (hip scope). Rarely, a hip labral tear, or the associated conditions with the labral tear, may require a more involved surgery, called a surgical hip dislocation. Return to sports after a hip scope or a surgical hip dislocation is typically 8-12 months. Sports Hernias Despite a misleading name, sports hernias are really more of a muscle strain than a true hernia. Abdominal and inguinal hernias involve the protrusion, or herniation, of abdominal contents through a hole in the abdominal wall or inguinal canal. Sports hernias usually involve tearing of the
inguinal wall. Like hip labral tears, diagnosing a sports hernia can be challenging and often involves a prolonged period of persistent pain and trips to multiple medical professionals. The hallmark of a sports hernia is a lack of groin pain at rest and a return of pain with activity, whereas conditions like hip labral tears can be painful at rest when the hip is in a flexed position. Again, treatment for sports hernias starts with conservative measures, including rest, anti-inflammatory medications, stretching, and strengthening. Unfortunately, sports hernias usually require operative treatment. This can be performed with either open or laparoscopic techniques. Return to sports after surgical treatment of a sports hernia can range from two to six months, depending upon hernia size and the type of surgery performed. Summary Although most conditions causing hip pain to high school athletes are usually self-limiting; athletes, parents, coaches, and trainers should be wary of prolonged groin pain. With proper diagnosis and treatment, high school athletes can usually return to full activity after hip injuries, even those that require surgical treatment. To reach Dr. Christopher Nelson please phone 515-224-4230. Dr. C. Nelson is available at DMOS – West and offers satellite clinic services at DMOS – Carroll in Carroll, Iowa.
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Offers end 10/3/12. Credit card required (except in MA & PA). New approved customers only (lease required). $19.95 Handling & Delivery fee may apply. Applicable use tax adjustment may apply on the retail value of the installation. Programming/pricing may vary in certain markets. *BILL CREDIT/PROGRAMMING OFFER: IF BY THE END OF PROMOTIONAL PRICE PERIOD(S) CUSTOMER DOES NOT CONTACT DIRECTV TO CHANGE SERVICE THEN ALL SERVICES WILL AUTOMATICALLY CONTINUE AT THE THEN-PREVAILING RATES. Free HBO, STARZ, SHOWTIME and Cinemax for three months, a value of $135. LIMIT ONE PROGRAMMING OFFER PER ACCOUNT. Featured package name and price: CHOICE $63.99/mo. In certain markets, a $3/mo. Regional Sports Fee will be assessed with CHOICE Package or above and MÁS ULTRA Package or above. Price includes a $24 bill credit for 12 months after phone-in or online rebate; plus an additional $5 with online rebate and consent to email alerts. In months 13-24, bill credit will be $10/mo. Eligibility based on ZIP code. Upon DIRECTV System activation, customer will receive rebate redemption instructions (included in customer’s first DIRECTV bill, a separate mailing, or, in the state of New York, from retailer) and must comply with the terms of the instructions. In order to receive $29 monthly credits for CHOICE in the first 12 months, customer must submit rebate online (valid email address required) and consent to email alerts prior to rebate redemption. Rebate begins up to eight weeks after receipt of rebate submission online or by phone. Duration of promotional price varies based on redemption date. °2012 NFL SUNDAY TICKET OFFER: Packages consist of all out-of-market NFL games (based on customer’s service address) broadcast on FOX and CBS. Games available via remote viewing based on device location. Local broadcasts are subject to blackout rules. Other conditions apply. 2012 NFL SUNDAY TICKET regular full-season retail price is $199.95. 2012 NFL SUNDAY TICKET MAX regular retail price is $299.95. Customers activating the CHOICE Package or above or the LO MÁXIMO Package will be automatically enrolled in the 2012 season of NFL SUNDAY TICKET at no additional cost and will receive a free upgrade to NFL SUNDAY TICKET MAX for the 2012 season. NFL SUNDAY TICKET subscription will automatically continue each season at special renewal rate unless customer calls to cancel prior to start of season. To renew NFL SUNDAY TICKET MAX, customer must call to upgrade after the 2012 season. Subscription cannot be cancelled (in part or in whole) after the start of the season and subscription fee cannot be refunded. Only one game may be accessed from any device at any given time. Online access is only available on certain operating systems. Computer hardware, software, and Internet connection not included. Mobile phone access only available on certain devices. Additional data charges may apply. Please check with your service provider. Visit directv.com/NFL for a list of system requirements and compatible mobile devices. Short Cuts are available from midnight Sunday ET through midnight Tuesday ET. Account must be in “good standing” as determined by DIRECTV in its sole discretion to remain eligible for all offers. **24-MONTH AGREEMENT: EARLY CANCELLATION WILL RESULT IN A FEE OF $20/MONTH FOR EACH REMAINING MONTH. Must maintain 24 consecutive months of your DIRECTV programming package. Advanced Receiver-DVR fee ($8/mo.) required for DVR lease. Advanced Receiver-HD fee ($10/mo.) required for HD Receiver lease. Advanced Receiver fee ($20/ mo.) required for HD DVR and TiVo HD DVR from DIRECTV lease. TiVo service fee ($5/mo.) required for TiVo HD DVR from DIRECTV lease. If you have two boxes or one box and an enabled TV, an additional $6/mo. fee applies. For each additional box and/or enabled TV on your account you are charged an additional fee of $6/mo. per box and/or enabled TV. NON-ACTIVATION CHARGE OF $150 PER RECEIVER MAY APPLY. ALL EQUIPMENT IS LEASED AND MUST BE RETURNED TO DIRECTV UPON CANCELLATION, OR UNRETURNED EQUIPMENT FEES APPLY. VISIT directv.com OR CALL 1-800-DIRECTV FOR DETAILS. Advanced receiver instant rebate requires activation of the ENTERTAINMENT Package or above; OPTIMO MÁS or above (for DVR Receiver, MÁS LATINO); Jadeworld; or any qualifying international service bundle, which shall include the PREFERRED CHOICE programming package (valued at $41.99/mo.). LIMIT ONE FREE HD DVR UPGRADE PER ACCOUNT. Second, third and fourth HD Receiver offer requires activation of the ENTERTAINMENT Package or above or MÁS ULTRA Package or above and an HD Receiver or HD DVR as the first free receiver upgrade. Home Media Center HD DVR and additional advanced receiver upgrades available for a charge. INSTALLATION: Standard professional installation in up to four rooms only. Custom installation extra. To access DIRECTV HD programming, HD equipment required. Number of HD channels based on package selection. Customer satisfaction ratings based on 2012 American Customer Satisfaction Index. Programming, pricing, terms and conditions subject to change at any time. Pricing residential. Taxes not included. Receipt of DIRECTV programming subject to DIRECTV Customer Agreement; copy provided at directv.com/legal and in order confirmation. NFL, the NFL Shield design and the NFL SUNDAY TICKET name and logo are registered trademarks of the NFL and its affiliates. NFL team names and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. NFL: AP Photo. Eli/Peyton Manning: James Michelfelder+Therese Sommerseth. ©2012 DIRECTV. DIRECTV, the Cyclone Design logo and CHOICE are trademarks of DIRECTV, LLC. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.