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CMY 2B winter sports Monday, December 2, 2019 Pilot-Tribune Storm Lake Tornadoes

Front Row: Jamuo Gatwech, David Soto, Sam Dvergsten, Ben Raveling, Kevin Lopez, Kiwon Ioanis, Tyler Dvergsten, Nick Phiathong. Back Row: Jesus Soto, Mark Eddie, Sam Slight, Luth Dak, Austin Gaffney, Keyon Hamilton, Beau Boeckman. SL boys sees a lack of experience this year

After a 14-7 season, and a share of the Jesus Soto, Sam Slight, Kiwon Ioanis, both ends of the floor. Leaders have been rebounding and limiting other teams to Lakes Conference Championship after a Austin Gaffney, Luth Dak, David Soto, stepping up in practice and have helped in just one and done on offense. 9-3 record, the Storm Lake Tornadoes lost Ben Ravling, Beau Boeckmann, Sam making the practices more smooth than With only two guys returning with varsity a majority of their experience last year as Dvergsten and Keyon Hamilton. they were last year. experience, the Tornadoes will need other Head Coach Heath Stille will try to figure Stille likes how his team takes to being The offense, again, will have to see who players to step up. If some guys step up out how to replace the production lost coached and has an overall team first can step up and make the shots this year and fill in their roles, the green and white from a season ago. attitude that will be key for them moving when they need them early in the game should have a successful season. Limiting Storm Lake has two returners that saw forward. The guys are buying into their and as the game progresses. The Tornadoes turnovers and playing team basketball will a good amount of varsity play time last roles and have been holding each other will also run different sets and get in a be important for them to be successful this year in Jamuo Gatwech and Mark Eddie. accountable on the floor. position where they can be successful. year. Gatwech started a handful of games and Still, the lack of experience is a huge The defense is going to be more In the Lakes Conference, the Tornadoes put up 6.2 point a game with a pair of concern. There are kids that can get the disciplined this year and not take as many are tabbing Spencer, Western Christian rebounds and assists per contest. Eddie ball in the hoop, but seeing who steps up chances. They are focusing on playing and themselves in the upper part of the came off the bench with 4.9 points a game. in a big situation in a big game has yet to solid defense, wanting to make opponents standings. Cherokee could also make a Some of the players vying for varsity be seen. work on each scoring opportunity. Storm push as they are senior dominate this year. play time this year are: Tyler Dvergsten, The team is said to be more disciplined on Lake also wants to be more physical when

Front Row: Ethan Runneberg, Ben Stark, Lucas Keller, Ma Sha Hser, Coach Bral. Back Row: Ely Merchant, Cole Kleespies, Nate Stark, Cayson Binning. Mangers: Katie Bryant and Melissa Kestel. / Photo from Buntrock-Sallie Tornado swimmers welcome new boys coach

The Storm Lake boys swim team will some swimmers for the distance races. As There are five returners this year in seniors The Tornadoes are a small team with have a new coach this year following the it stands, they are thin at the 200 and 500 Ethan Runneberg and Cole Kleespies, not a lot of experience past Runneberg retirement of Roger Peterson as Jaymie freestyle events. Coach Bral wants to get junior Eli Merchant and sophomores Ben and Kleespies. Getting better every single Bral will oversee the program. some guys out of their comfort zone and Stark and Lucas Keller. Bral is expecting time they compete will be how success is So far in early practices, Bral has noticed push themselves in the long events. They Ethan and Cole to fill any leadership measured this year. that the strength of the team has been in also need to replace the top competitor voids and help out the less experienced Coach Bral stated that wins and losses the short to mid-range races. He added that in the butterfly events with the lossswimmers. of don’t mean much to him, he just want stop after they get their first meet under their Waylon Stark. There are four newcomers to the team this see his guys compete at the highest level belt, he will have a better understanding The Tornadoes graduated three swimmersyear, three of them being their first time in they are capable of. If they do that for him, of what their strengths are and what they from last year that had a lot of experience the pool. Senior Eh Klu Htoo, freshman and gets better every time, that’s a win in need to improve. There are brand new under their belt, as they lost Cole Keenan Ma Sha Hser and junior Reed Wunschel his book. swimmers this year that have never gone (now at Central), Zach are three fresh faces to swimming. out before, and he hopes that translates to Brown and Waylton Stark, but Bral Freshman Cayson Binning is also new a strength in the years to come. expects to be about the same as they were but has competed with the summer swim The green and white will need to find last year. team. Pilot-Tribune Monday, December 2, 2019 winter sports 3B

Front row: Riley Youngstedt, Emily Rake, Mallorie Jacobsen, Anny Mulgae, Chelsea Baccam and Dylan Youngstedt. Back row: Holly Dierenfield, Amy Slight, Mary Yanga, Skylar Cole and Zoe Lopez./ Photo from Buntrock-Sallie Storm Lake girls look to build on last year’s foundations

The Storm Lake girls struggled last six rebounds a game. Holly Dierenfield mark. The Tornadoes struggled to score forward and control the tempo of the year in Sam Lipps’ first season as headbrings back 4.6 points. last year at times and will need to bring game on both ends of the floor while coach, the Tornadoes finishing with a Some new contributors this year will their turnovers down from last year while also providing leadership to the younger 3-18 record and went 1-11 in Lakesbe: Senior Anny Mulgae, junior Chelsea bumping up their field goal percentages players. Conference play. There are some Baccam, junior Mallorie Jacobsen, to show some improvement. Cherokee and Estherville-Lincoln returners from last year’s team for Coach junior Dylan Youngstedt, sophomore Defense was their strongest area last Central will be among the top of the Lipps as they look to improve. Riley Youngstedt and freshman Amy year and will be again. They aren’t deep Lakes Conference this year. Western Senior Skylar Cole was a second Slight. so staying out of foul trouble while Christian is said to be fundamentally team All-Lakes Conference player last The Tornadoes have more experience forcing turnovers will be a key piece of sound and Spirit Lake’s size will cause year after averaging 7.1 points, fiveunder their belt this season with most the puzzle this season. some issues with the the green and rebounds, three assists and three steals girls having been in varsity basketball The three returning starters will be white. The Tornadoes think Spencer is in per game. Mary Yanga was an honorable for at least a year. the keys to the engine for a successful the same boat with them at the bottom. mention after putting up 7.6 points and However, the offense is a question season. They will need to take a step Storm Lake Tornado Wrestling

First row (l to r): Mauricio Zavala, Christian Roque, Elian Alvorez, Andrew Kutz, Luis Vasquez, Giovanni Mendoza, Trenton O’ Brien, Eh Tha Dah Htoo, Joel Gomez, Saw Moo, Brad Mendiola, Jayless Sercy, Edwin Vasquez. Second row: AJ Olpet, Blade Kabua, Hla Shwe, Joseph Manriquez, Julian Cortes, Tate Mattson, Brendon Todd, Kain Mendez, Bryan Luna, Eduardo Ramos, Christian Ramos, Tay Xaysana. Third row: Mng. Dania Roque, Mng. Sofia Santos, Mng. Elizabeth Tapia, Mng. Andrea Arreola, Alex Comparan, Benny Xiong, Keegan Miller, Angel Carranza, Crosby Chanthavisouk, Mng. Mia Kleespies, Mng. Baylee Underwood, Mng. Betsy Calderon. Fourth row: Nick Olesen, Edgar Barreiro, Eddy Sanchez, Miguel Deciga, Edgar Mendoza, Gabe Barnett, Aiden Phillips, Javier Vega, Angel Barron, Eddy Tovar, Jose Garcia- Medel, Alejandro Zuniga. Fifth row: Asst. Coach Justin McAtee, Joey Chanthavisouk, Kole Wiegert, Deeshawn Amida, Angel Figueroa, Gabe Lesseman, Anthony Pizano, Martin Saldana, Colton Dreith, Jonathan Alpet, Coach Ben Seaman. Not pictured: Coach Matt Doebel, Coach Jared Henkenius, Braulio Luque, Tegan Mattson, Angel Ramirez, Luis Comparan, Juan Delcid, Danney John. / Photo from Buntrock-Sallie Tornadoes bring back State qualifiers and experience Last year was another solid year for the thinks they can be a little sloppy and wants time Lakes Conference Champion. learn and grow for years to come. Storm Lake wrestling team as they went to see that get cleaned up this year. There are seven seniors who bring back Success will come from how well they 18-8 and 4-2 in the Lakes Conference This year’s team has the potential to experience on the mat. Kole Wiegert, 170 compete. Seaman thinks they can compete while sending a couple of wrestlers tobe solid and have similar results to last lbs, was a State qualifier. Also back are for a conference title this year, but being State. Ben Seaman will once again mentoryear’s. They are said to have good senior seniors Colton Dreith (195 lbs), Andrew able to get to Des Moines and how many the wrestlers for another season. leadership once again this year. There will Kutz (113 lbs), Tate Mattson (145 lbs), get to go is the ultimate goal. He wants There are a lot of varsity starters back be some new faces in the lineup, but with Nick Olesen (152 lbs), Tegan Mattson his guys to be peaking at the right time in this season and a good number of seniors the depth the green and white have, they (170 lbs) and Danney John (120 lbs.) February after getting better all season. overall. Seaman likes the depth that they will be wrestling tough. Sophomore Chong Xiong will fill at Spencer and Spirit Lake will be at the top have at certain weights and will look at Some of the key wrestlers who departed 126 lbs, junior Gabe Barnett 220, junior of the conference this year. Estherville- the upperclassmen to set the tone for the were two-time State qualifier Aaron Ungs, Brendon Todd 170 and sophomore Kain Lincoln Central, Cherokee and Western season. State qualifier Kail Shannon (who is Mendez 170. Christian will also have some good They are constantly looking for ways to playing football for Morningside), State The green and white also have a big crop wrestlers on the mat this season. The green improve their wrestling skills and their qualifier Bradley Brown and State qualifierof freshmen and sophomores who are and white will once again head to Fort technique. Seaman thinks they can be Milton Duarte (who is playing soccer foryoung and new to wrestling. They want to Dodge in February for District wrestling. more efficient with their technique. He BVU.) All four were also at least a onekeep developing them and look for them to 4B winter sports Monday, December 2, 2019 Pilot-Tribune

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St. Mary’s basketball includes: Logan Merten (Manager), Josh Reyes, Tanner Fiorendino, Bennet Smith, John Heitman, Mason Laven, Lane Carlson, Josh Delira, Toby Jones, Coach Eric Broich, Sam Gonzalez, Dru Geottch, Sam Peters, Chase Hurd, Keegan Larson, Brendan Naughton, Francisco Gonzalez, Coach Kennedy Drey. St. Mary’s hopes to improve in year two of Drey era

For St. Mary’s legend Kennedy Drey, rebounding this season and want to There are three key returners from last while Toby Jones and John Heitman will his first year of head coaching yielded limit opponents to just a one and done year in seniors Sam Peters and Chase play in the backcourt. three wins for the Panthers. This season possessions from rebounding on the Hurd along with sophomore Mason Drey thinks his group will be successful sees a handful of players return and has defensive end. Laven. if they play their game every night, some promising newcomers. Despite the post play taking center Some of the newcomers this year to transfer the skills from practice to the One of the strong points this year for stage, and moving away from heavy keep tabs on are Bennett Smith. Smith game, and do the little things right in the Panthers is stronger post play. Drey guard play, the Panthers still want to is said to give a good post presence games. stated one of their focuses this year is push tempo and score in transition. and has some size. Brendan Naughton The Panthers thinks that Newell-Fonda, playing through the post, made that a St. Mary’s graduated five players from has performed well in practice and Alta-Aurelia, Southeast Valley and focus in practice, and wants to see that last year in Dawson Miller, Alex Merten, has helped at the point guard position. South Central Calhoun will all be at the translate to actual game play. Cole Keenan, Jake Heitman and Gabe Tanner Fiorendino and Keegan Larson top of the Twin Lakes Conference this The Panthers want to improve their Elsden. will get chances for some post play season.

Front row: Karley Mills, Bianca Limones, Elly Richardson. Middle row: Natalie Green, Gracelin Dahlhauser, Danika Demers, Ellie Bacon. Back row: Ina Amerie, Erika Petersen, Sydney Hurd, Emily Nothwehr. Panthers are young but experienced this season

Under the direction of head coach Derek are looking to fill those shoes. St. Mary’s playing time. Sydney Hurd will be this an season. Varner, the St. Mary’s girls basketball also wants to limit second and third chance immediate starter as a low post player that They regard Newell-Fonda as the top team went 7-14 last year and will look to shots while improving their rebounding. can rebound and score down low. Natalieteam in the Twin Lakes Conference. build upon that foundation while replacing Varner thinks that this season might be Green is another to keep an eye on comingSouth Central Calhoun, Emmetsburg and one key cog. This is the third year Varner close to last year’s but expects they have off the bench. Varner expects her to Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire be as heads up the program. more 50/50 games, and if they win those a role player with a lot of potential. alsoElly some of the tougher teams. The Panthers want to be known as a toss ups, they can improve that record Richardson and Bianca Limones might see Coach Varner will still see defense as defensive minded team. Varner said that from last year. some time on the floor. the key this year and how to build for the his girls understand man to man concepts All of the returning players are sophomores Success this year will be determinedfuture. by He wants to create a culture shift really well and will play excellent defense. this season as they bring back: Danika their offense and how they rebound in the the program by having himself and his They are looking for a couple of girls to Demers, Emily Nothwehr, Ellie Bacon, ball, according to Varner. He knows he assistantshas teach a positive mindset, and step up this year to be consistent scorers. Karley Mills and Gracelin Dahlhauser. some girls that can replace the productionseeing it apply to the girls. After losing lone senior Lizzie Lenhart, However, there are also four freshmen of Lizzie Lenhart, and thinks that Hurd who led the team in scoring last year, they this year that are going to see some will be able to help their rebounding issue 6B winter sports Monday, December 2, 2019 Pilot-Tribune

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Front Row: Brian Chase, Preston McCoy, Trey Engelmann, Teagan Meyer, Diogo Sliefert. Second Row: Coach Bunjes, Coach Franzmeier, Gabe Walters, Tanner Randall, Logan McCoy, Cade Rohwer, Anthony Krier, Lane Kraemer, Oliver Peterson, Coach Lietz. Not Pictured: Jair Lopez. Defensive minded Warriors aim to replace key cogs

The Alta-Aurelia boys basketball team make an impact in the starting lineup andsuccess. They also want to see some guys In order to find success they, again, went 16-8 last year and finished fourthdepth wise this year are: Trey Engelmann, grow into a role of knocking down outside want to stay healthy and out of foul in the Twin Lakes Conference after a 7-4 Teagan Meyer, Jair Lopez, Brian Chase, shots consistently. trouble while their top eight guys are mark. This year A-A has co-Head Coaches Diogo Sliefert, Preston McCoy, Gabe A-A has worked on their strength and consistent. Consistent scoring every night in Evan Franzmeier and Dean Lietz. The Walters and Tanner Randall. sharing the ball more. They will look to will aid them in their quest for a TLC Warriors return three starters from a year Defense will once again be the strengthslow it down on offense this year and workChampionship this year. ago. of the Warriors as it has been the past fewfor high percentage shots. The Warriors A-A thinks the conference will be solid Power forward Cade Rohwer averaged seasons. They think they have a group ofwill not be afraid to take the air out of theagain this year with Southeast Valley, eight points and 3.6 rebounds last year. versatile guys on defense that can guard ball and be patient. Emmetsburg, Pocahontas Area, Newell- Anthony Krier will take over at point various sizes and talents. Having three They want to be at the top of the Fonda and East Sac County all have a guard and averaged 11.5 points and 2.8 starters back is also a benefit for them. conference defensively and strive to be a chance to beat one another on a given assists. Center Logan McCoy shot 77 Depth and shooting ability is their main solid team on that end of the court. A-A night. However, they give the overall edge percent from the free throw line and leadconcern this year. A-A will not have a deep will use a bend but don’t break mentality. to South Central Calhoun and added that the team in charges. bench so staying out of foul trouble and They want to communicate 100 percent of Zane Nuebaum is one of the best players Some of the newcomers that mightstaying healthy will be paramount for their the time and help one another out. in the conference.

Front: Brielle Engelmann, Alexa Fredricksen, Jenna Nielsen, Alli Magnussen, Angela Lopez, Shea Peterson. Back: Madison Lundberg (Manager), Kiersten Ry- herd, Alaina Westphal, Maria Kueny, Chloe Kruger, Sierra Hill, Ella Walters, Shea Lockin. Warrior girls looking to trend upward from last season

It was a rough year for the Alta-Aurelia play point guard this season. Sophomore post this year and will rebound the ball turnovers. On the flip side, he wants his girls basketball team last season as they Jenna Nielsen is said to be a smart player at a high rate. Senior Alexa Fredericksen team to reduce their turnovers along crossed the finish line with a 1-21 recordand led the team in rebounds last season. is out for the first time this year. withJunior limiting second chance baskets on and was last in the Twin Lakes Conference.Junior Sierra Hill will be a post player that Ellie Walters is a transfer to Alta-Aurelia. defense. They also want to run better to Adam Rapp returns for his fifth season aslooks to improve her game. Sophomore Freshmen Shea Peterson, Kiersten Ryherd create easier scoring chances. their head coach and returns a majority ofAlli Magnussen is a team player with a and Brielle Engelmann are all athletic and Rapp is looking forward to seeing all 13 his players from last year. great attitude. Sophomore Shea Lockin is understand the game. of his players compete and grow as a team The Warriors only lost one senior an athletic guard that can get to the rim, Kruger was the lone All-Conference this season while competing against one last year in Jessica Flaherty, and theybut is dealing with a separated shoulder. selection last year as she was named to another for starting positions and playing bring back seven players with varsitySophomore Angela Lopez is a physical the third team after putting up 8.5 points time. experience. Senior Chloe Kruger is theplayer. a game. The Warriors think Newell-Fonda will team captain this year and is their top Some newcomers this year to keep an The Warriors want to push the game be the top team in the TLC this year, and three point shooter. Sophomore Maria eye on are junior Alaina Westphal who tempo. Rapp thinks the team has theare the defending 1A State Champions. Kueny is athletic and will once againwas injured last season, but will play the speed and athleticism to press and createEmmetsburg will also be at the top as well. 8B winter sports Monday, December 2, 2019 Pilot-Tribune

Front Row: Kim Weflen, Aidan Schumacher, Tytan Kolpin, Hailey Sutton and Sarah Cargin. Second Row: Tyler Peterson, Justin Gregory, Schade Larson, Kaden Stities and Isa- iah Powers. Back Row: Zach Erpelding, Argenis Marcos, Alex DeRoos, Jadrien Hanson, Brandon Mier and Nate Weflen. Not pictured: Kaden Schulenberg and Melissa Brown. Warriors see hard workers hit the mat this season The Alta-Aurelia wrestlers will at 182 after being a conference Kaden Stites, Aidan Schumacher, an injury. of winning or losing. They want to once again be under the direction runner-up last year. Brandon Mier Isaiah Powers and sophomore He has seen some of his guys be at their best at season’s end. of Coach Mike Fry. A season ago will wrestle at 195 and was fourth Jadrien Hanson, first time wrestler.realize that they can compete this Coach Fry thinks the TLC they went 14-12 in duals and took in the conference last season. Coach Fry likes the group of season and that sort of mentality will be fronted by Graettinger- fifth in the Twin Lakes Conference Sophomores Zach Erpelding guys he has this season, saying comes from being in the wrestling Terril/Ruthven-Aryshire who tournament. (220), Tytan Kolpin (106-113, they will work hard and not worry room, and is absorbed by the has a strong group of returners. Two of the top returners this fifth in TLC last year) and Justinabout winning or losing, but younger wrestlers who can also Manson-NW Webster also returns year are seniors Nate WeflenGregory (145, injured second half getting better every match. learn that mentality. The wrestlers a young group, and South Central (heavyweight) and Schade Larson of season) are also returning letter The concern this season, as it have also been working hard in Calhoun will have a good core (120). Larson was close to being a winners. usually is with Coach Fry, are the weight room and running. coming back. The Warriors aim district qualifier last year and was There are a handful of freshmen the injuries. That, along with the Success will come from how to be competitive and do the best a conference champion. this year that could make an lower numbers, creates an issue much the Warriors improve and they can. Junior Alex DeRoos will be back impact: Kaden Schulenberg, with wrestlers who go down with keep a good work ethic regardless Newell-Fonda Mustangs

Front Row: Kinser Kennedy, Trey Jungers, Austin Walsh, Braden Wells, Breydon Kosky, Oliver Riveria, Will Johnson, Carter Sievers, Beau Wilken, J-Conn Henry, Tyler Patterson. Second Row: Kristal Ried (manager), Seth Menke, Ryan Greenfield, Zach Mercer, Treyton Mahler, Jaron Vanderhoff, Mason Dicks, Carter Schactner-Kramer, Bryan Brabec, Gabe Sievers, Derek Degner, Wyatt Kreft, Landon Kosky (waterboy). Back Row: Kenley Nieland, Aden Mahler, Evan Archer, Damien Emery, Izak Baron, Garrett Meyer, Alex Spangler, Tanner Gerke, Collin Temple, Caden Meyer, AJ Rojas, Caden Vanden Bosch.Not pictured: Gabe and Kristopher Ayala Mustangs welcome in a new coach for 2019-20 season

Last year the Newell-Fonda Mustangs with sophomore Trey Jungers also bring However, the Mustangs lost two key pointer and will look to get them the ball. boys basketball team went 15-9, 6-5 in the back some varsity experience from last starters from last year as RJ Rojas Defensively, N-F looks at it as their key Twin Lakes Conference and was a district year. graduated and Bryce Coppock transferred this season. They want to make it difficult runner-up. However, a new coach will be Juniors Garrett Meyer and Collin after averaging 28.2 points a game a every single night for their opponents, and on the sidelines this year as Chad Buchholz Temple, sophomores Beau Wilken, Jaron season ago. N-F is looking to see who can having depth will help their defense. takes over with a couple of holes to fill. Vanderhoff and Izak Baron along with replace the scoring and rebounding those To compete in the TLC, Newell-Fonda However, coming back this year are three senior Carter Schachtner-Kramer will also two brought, but think they have some will have to improve every day. The starters from last year in seniors Aden get time on the hardwood this season. guys that can fill those roles, but it’s upconference to looks tough again this season, and Treyton Mahler along with junior So far Buchholz likes the ball handling them to see who can earn the playing time and the Mustangs want to play great Tanner Gerke. Aden Mahler averaged 10.8 skills from his players to go with their to do so. defense every night. If they are able to points a game last year, the team’s leading depth. The players are said to love the game The Mustangs will have a lot of options play great defense, and make it tough on returning scorer. Treyton Mahler picked up and spend time working in the gym. They’ on offense this year and will stick with a the opposition by not giving up any second 5.5 points a night and Gerke 3.6. Juniors also show competitiveness, a willingness hot hand on any given night. They also are chances, they feel like they have a chance Gabe Sievers and Alex Spangler along to share the ball and play as a team. said to have guys that can shoot the three- to win every night.

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First Row: Megan Morenz, Beth Greenfield, Kylie Robinson. Second Row: Aleesia Dessi, Maggie Walker, Bailey Sievers, Ella Larson, Ellie Lago, Liz Smith. Third Row: Emma Stauter, Alexis Mandernach, Anna Bellcock, Sophie Stewart, Macy Sievers, Haylee Puhrmann, Aracely Montes. Back Row: Emma Erickson, Laney Hogrefe, Mary Walker, Neveah Lyman, Mia Walker, Izzy Sievers, Morgan Babel. Not Pictured: Paige Roberts N-F aims to defend their crown in 1A

Last year marked a special season now playing basketball for Morningside. work hard while setting their goals high. schedule as they get to play a lot of very for the Newell-Fonda girls basketball The Mustangs are said to be athletic The experienced players come back with good teams so his players will learn how to team as they went 27-0 and won the 1A this year and want to use their speed and another year under their belts that the play a variety of good teams and players. State Championship, the second title the quickness to their advantage. They have strong group of freshmen can learn from. Success comes from taking advantage Mustangs have won under Dick Jungers. depth and the girls love the game, spending The Mustangs will have options of chances as they come along. They Jungers’ career record sits at 366-68 as he time to work on their ability on the court. offensively in key situations, and like that also want to make the right decisions to begins his 17th season at the helm. There’s also a mix of experience and youth they don’t have to just go to one person create more scoring opportunities. The Newell-Fonda returns two starters and this season looking for playing time. depending on the situation. They can go younger players will need to step up and three key contributors from last year’s title However, with the loss of four seniors, inside or outside with a bunch of players the upperclassmen will provide leadership team. Senior Megan Morenz brings back the Mustangs will have to rebuild their that can hit shots. N-F wants to take care to get through the nightly challenges. 9.4 points a game and junior Ella Larsen chemistry a little bit. Coach Jungers stated of the ball and be able to figure out where In order to get another Twin Lakes averaged 11.5 points a night last year. they have a good variety players that bring to go with the ball, taking with the defense Conference title, N-F will want to get Juniors Maggie Walker and Bailey Sievers different skill sets and it’s up to them to gives them while they are on offense. better and dictate the style of play along return as does sophomore Macy Sievers. earn the playing time. Defensively, the Mustangs are quick and with hitting open shots when available. All three ranged from 7.9 to 9.3 points a N-F will miss the leadership and play aggressive. The hard work from the kids They think the conference will be difficult game. of the four seniors from last year, but and their determination to get better will and every game is important. It is up to Four seniors from last year’s team are also realize this gives others a chance to be a difference. They want to find ways tothem to be ready every night. gone: Camryn Wilken, Emma Stewart, step up and shine in their play. The team use that aggressive play to create problems Ashley Archer and Olivia Larsen, who is is said to be competitive this year and for other teams. Coach Jungers likes their Sioux Central Rebels

Front Row (L-R): Caden Phelps, Gregory Anderson, Aric Baier, Gregory Peterson, Antonio Meseck, Ethan Mills, Jacob Hargens. Middle Row (L-R): Owen Wilkinson, Gus Morales, Trevor Demers, Gavin Morton, Carter Buckley, Carter Boettcher, Jacob Kueny, Jake Saunders. Back Row (L-R): Isaiah Wilson, Hugo Castel, Austin Vanderhoff, Caleb Rock, Connor Christian, Brady Madsen, Matthew Raner, Jay Joenks. Not Pictured: Cole Franzmeier. Rebels look to rebuild after first State trip Last year was a stellar year for the Sioux will be others battling for minutes that can like it will make for a good atmosphere Sioux Central will also value the Central boys basketball team as they went help through the season. this year as everyone will be looking to basketball in addition to playing sound 22-3, 10-1 in the Twin Lakes Conference Despite the lack of experience, the Rebels improve themselves for playing time. defense. Tjaden believes that the team that and made it to the 1A State Basketball are said to have a good amount of depth The Rebels will be guard heavy this year wins the turnover and rebounding battles tournament where they dropped a this season and their ability to space so the floor will be spaced out to open each night is going to be in a position of heartbreaker in the first round.the Stephen floor will help. They expectdriving to bea lanes and feed the ball to the post success. Tjaden must break in an entirely new balanced scoring team. players. They also won’t have one go to The Twin Lakes Conference is sizing starting five this year for the Rebels. Experience is the biggest question mark scorer this year so it will be more balanced up to be competitive once again. South With no starters back, and their sixth man after the large senior group from last year, among players and will be able to feature Central Calhoun is at the top of the list also gone, Caleb Rock and Jake Saunders but Tjaden feels the players that are back different players on any given night. this year as the favorites along with bring back the most experience from a got good experience practicing against Defense will be key for the Rebels this Emmetsburg. Tjaden thinks it can also season ago. They will be counted on to those guys. They have waited for their season as it has been for the last few years. be wide open this year with a number of be the top contributors this year. Senior turn to get the minutes and will be eager to They have guys on that side of the ball teams that can contend, it just comes down Brady Madsen will fill a roll in the post,show what they can do. that can play well and know their system to staying healthy and who can get hot at and junior guards Connor Christian and There is a lot more competition for spots well. The five guys on the floor need to the right time. Carter Buckley will also be looked at for on this year’s team and Tjaden is looking communicate and play together as a unit if filling holes. Coach Tjaden added there forward to seeing how it plays out. He feels they want some success this year. 10B winter sports Monday, December 2, 2019 Pilot-Tribune

Front row: Mackenzie Magnan, Kally Fahnlander, Alyssa Feeley, Karly Boettcher. Second row: Diana Gomez, Bella Neely, Halle Laursen, Berkley Johannsen, Taylor Krager, Jenna Jessen. Back row: Kendra Casey, Maggie McGuire, Chelsey Helbing, Dalayna Brugman, Nicole Fahnlander, Lexie Nicol, Ania Makarenko. Backcourt will drive Rebel girls this year

The Sioux Central girls basketball team Some of the names to replace last year’s offense. They want to rebound the ball, working on the fundamentals. They want went 13-9 last year and 7-4 in the Twin production are juniors Dayana Krugman, and are unsure of who is going to fill someto play good, solid defense and rebound Lakes Conference. This season the Rebels Emma Lonning, Maggie McGuire and of the other roles on the team this year. despite the lack of size. Sioux Central will have a new coach in Kasey Krager who Nicole Fahnlander along with senior The potential is there for a good season also look to use their quickness. takes over from Alan Vasher. Krager has Alyssa Feeley. with the experience coming back. The Consistency and the use of the new a team that has some pieces for a good The strength of the Rebels will be their Rebels want to push the pace and get more concepts will determine how far the Rebels season. backcourt play this year. The guards have a possessions this year. Coach Krager also go this year. That and how many quality The top returner is senior point guard lot of experience that will benefit decision wants to see a better percentage from the minutes they can get from the starters and Karly Boettcher who earned first team All-making and leadership on the floor. Coach free throw line. whoever they bring off of the bench. TLC last year after picking up 12 points a Krager has seen a lot of unselfishness in The girls that the Rebels have can score The Rebels tab Newell-Fonda as the game. Kally Fahnlander brings back seven practice this season and the girls have and they want to use good ball movement conference favorites. However, they have points a night and 51 steals, Taylor Krager played as a unit. to get good shot selection. There are played them hard the past few years and put up 10 points a game last year, and Sioux Central wants to pressure the new concepts to create opportunities on keep intending to do so, so execution will Jenna Jessen had 83 rebounds. ball defensively and create tempo for the offense. Defensively, the girls have been be important.

Ridge View Raptors

Front Row: Cael Myrtue, Drew Blum, Marcus Green, Dayne Winkel, Tracin Price, Travis Wiese, Tyhler Kolpin, Grant Movall, Kyler Wunschel, Caden Biede. Back row: Coach Alex Warnke, Coach Brian Hoeppner, Logan Gross, Wade Vincent, Caleb Kistenmacher, Bo Clausen, Beau Blackmore, Kole Winkel, Dawson Blum, Alex Movall, Jared Vohs, Cade Har- riman, Logan Blum, Coach Julius Michalik. Six seniors will aid the Raptor charge

The Ridge View boys basketball team back, the Raptors have depth, versatility looks at the correct time. As a younger play. will welcome in a new coach this season as and balanced scoring. They want to team, they want to focus on quality The WVC looks to be balanced this year Alex Warnke takes over on the sidelines. find experience, leaders and defensivepossessions and keeping possession of so the Raptors want to stay healthy and The Raptors went 7-15 last year and 5-4 in consistency this season. the ball. Warnke expects as the season finish close games in order to move up in the Western Valley Conference. Warnke likes that his team is balanced progresses, they will be more efficient onthe pecking order. There is one returning starter this year in and plays well together. He’s seen a lot of offense. OA-BCIG and Lawton-Bronson are junior Caleb Kistenmacher who averaged communication on the floor and the time The defense will need to stay disciplined expected to be near the top this season. 7.5 points per game. There are three guys they put in during the offseason. Having and not give up any easy looks. They Warnke also expects Siouxland Christian looking to step in and help out this year depth on the varsity level will allow them expect to match up well against most and Woodbury Central to make some in seniors Dawson Blum and Logan Gross to substitute more often and do different teams if they are able to be consistent with strides this year. He also thinks if his team along with junior Bo Clausen. Both Blum things on the defensive side of the ball. their effort. can get some big early season wins, they and Clausen are listed at 6-foot-3-inches. The Raptors will have guys that can score Success will come with how well the can get right in the mix as well. Despite the lack of experience coming but want them to work on getting the right newcomers to varsity adjust to the level of Pilot-Tribune Monday, December 2, 2019 winter sports 11B

Front Row: Beth Mentzer, Kiara Dutler. Second Row: Sky Henkel, Summer Wendt, Aylin Herrera. Back Row: Taya Hinkeldey, Anya Kistenmacher, Emma Vohs, Morgan Todd, Kenzee Wunschel, Hanna Blackmore, Katie Pickhinke, Addison Schmidt, Mikayla Kolpin, Paige Padavich, Coach Brian Bode. RV girls look to reload after last year’s run

The Ridge View girls basketball team will see some new faces. a balanced offense. The defense can game and being able to get the ball to the finished last year with a 14-10 record Hanna Blackmore is tabbed to be the run multiple sets, as well as the offense, post players. The speed might not be there and went 5-4 in the Western Valleypoint guard, but will also be able to play in because of the understanding of the game this year to push the ball, so setting up their Conference under the direction of Brian the post. Anya Kistenmacher, Sky Henkel, that the girls have. half court offense and taking care of the Bode. However, they fell a game shy of Mikayla Kolpin and Emma Vohs will be Despite this, chemistry might take a few ball will be vital for the Raptors. They also reaching the 2A State Tournament, losing playing in the guard spots and see some games to build up as there are a handful want to take advantage of any mismatches in a district final. The Raptors will have to time this year. Paige Padavich, Addison of new faces to the team this season. They they come across and execute their plays reload this year for another run. Schmidt, Katie Pichinke and Morgan Todd will have to learn where to be, how they in a flow of the offense. There is one returning starter this year will also be looking for a starting spot and play and their strengths and how to play The defense will be a scrappy unit in Kenzee Wunschel. Wunschel was a playing time. towards those. Bode wants his team to that relies on help defense and working second team All-Conference and a 2A All- Coach Bode believes he has kids who work on boxing out and keeping teams off together. Ridge View will mix up man Regional player last year after putting up love the game and want to make the team the glass. They also want to be more lethal to man and zone defenses depending on 13.4 points and 9.6 rebounds per game. successful. They look to have a good mix from outside to free up the basket. if they encounter any matchup problems However, the rest of the starting lineup of perimeter and post players to create The offense should be solid with the post through the season.

First Row: Grace Freese (manager), Mason Lewis, DJ Bourn, Gary Juelfs, Chase Zahner, Allen Brenner, Alexis Turnquist, Jake Breyfogle, Kim Meyer, Kalie Gaes (manager). Sec- ond Row: Coach Caleb Christensen, Lucas Else, Zander Ernst, Jack Henderson, Chance Hansen, Connor Pickhinke, Logan Pickhinke, Brody Lillefloren, Ethan Thomas, Karen Meyer, Taylor Major (manager). Not pictured: Trey Pruess Raptor wrestling brings back conference champions from last year

Last year the Ridge View wrestling team year that might be able to fill some of the The Raptor grapplers are said to learn Ridge View feels like they’ll be able to saw a couple of Western Valley Conference holes this season. Jake Breyfogle will take quickly and adapt. fill more holes in the lineup this year, and champions and those grapplers are back over at 106 with experience at the youth The middle weights are still a concern. competing in 1A, that should help them. this season as Caleb Christensen will once and middle school levels. Angel Pineda The 160 and 170 weights are light in terms They also like their experience but want again guide the wrestlers. will wrestle at 160 in a spot that’s described of wrestlers, and they want to see who can to stay healthy this year, especially in the The Raptors have eight returners this as desperately needed in their lineup. Gary get bumped up to fill those roles. They are middle weights. They want to be well season with Lucas Else, WVC Champion Juelfs comes back at 145 after sitting out said to have enough in the light and upper conditioned as well incase a match goes at 113, and Zander Ernst, WVC Champion last year with an injury. Alan Brenner will weights, but the 160 and 170 areas are a the full six minutes. at 138, leading the way. Chance Hanson, step up at 182 and will look to have a solid problem. The Western Valley Conference will wrestling at 220, finished second in freshman season. The Raptors didn’t lose too many seniors be a difficult one again this season as the WVC last year. Ethan Thomas, The Raptors overall bring back more last year and most of the team returned. Ridge View wants to improve on their 126/132, was a third place WVC finisher.experience than they have in the past. They want to make some noise in the fourth place finish from the conference Trey Pruess is back at 113/120, Brody Christensen stated this is the most area and improve their record. Coach tournament. They think Woodbury Central Liffefloren at 152, Jack Henerson athletic at 182 he has seen the team since he’s Christensen said it will be fun to see how will be tough again along with Westwood and Connor Pickhinke and 195. been head coach, and has noticed major much they’ve improved and how they and West Monona. There are some freshmen coming in this improvements in the first couple practices.compete as a team. Rod’s Fertilizer - Galva Nutra Tech - Newell & Fonda GOES Insurance - Alta Genesis Development - Storm Lake 12B winter sports Monday, December 2, 2019 Pilot-Tribune 2019-20 WINTER HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULE

ALTA-AURELIA BASKETBALL Jan. 10 - vs. Westwood STORM LAKE BASKETBALL Jan. 9 - at Westwood Nov. 25 - vs. OA-BCIG (Girls) Jan. 13 - at Storm Lake Nov. 22 - vs. East Sac County (Girls) Jan. 11 - at West Sioux Nov. 26 - at South O’Brien (Girls) Jan. 14 - vs. MVAOCOU Dec. 3 - vs. Sioux City North Jan. 16 - Home meet Dec. 2 - vs. Ridge View Jan. 17 - vs. OA-BCIG Dec. 5 - at Denison-Schleswig Jan. 18 - at Kingsley for WVC Dec. 6 - at St. Mary’s Jan. 21- at Siouxland Christian Dec. 10 - vs. Emmetsburg Tournament Dec. 10 - vs. Sioux Central Jan. 24 - vs. Woodbury Central Dec. 13 - vs. Cherokee Jan. 24 - at OA-BIG Dec. 13 - vs. Pocahontas Area Jan. 27 - vs. Ar-We-Va Dec. 17 - at Spirit Lake Feb. 1 - at Kingsley-Pierson Dec. 14 - at Woodbury Central Jan. 30 - WVC Girls Tournament Dec. 20 - at Spencer Dec. 16 - at Kingsley-Pierson Jan. 31 - WVC Boys Tournament Jan. 3 - vs. Estherville-Lincoln SIOUX CENTRAL WRESTLING Dec. 20 - at West Bend-Mallard Feb. 10 - at St. Mary’s Central Dec. 5 - at Storm Lake Jan. 7 - vs. MVAO Feb. 14 - at Newell-Fonda (Boys) Jan. 10 - at Western Christian Dec. 7 - at Okoboji Jan. 10 - vs. Southeast Valley Jan. 13 - vs. Ridge View Dec. 10 - Home meet Jan. 14 - vs. St. Mary’s SIOUX CENTRAL BASKETBALL Jan. 16 - at Alta-Aurelia Dec. 12 - at Manson-NW Webster Jan. 16 - vs. Storm Lake Dec. 3 - vs. Estherville-Lincoln Jan. 18 - at OA-BCIG Dec. 13- at Western Christian Jan. 17 - at South Central Calhoun Central Jan. 21 - at Carroll Dec. 19 - at GTRA Jan. 21 - at GTRA Dec. 6 - vs. Newell-Fonda Jan. 24 - at Cherokee Dec. 21 - at Cherokee Jan. 23 - at Cherokee Dec. 7 - vs. Spencer Jan. 28 - vs. Spirit Lake Jan. 7 - at MOC-Floyd Valley Jan. 24 - vs. East Sac County Dec. 10 - at Alta-Aurelia Jan. 30 - vs. Pocahontas Area (Girls) Jan. 11 - at Sheldon Jan. 28 - at Sioux Central Dec. 12 - vs. Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Jan. 31 - vs. Spencer Jan. 16 - at Southeast Valley Jan. 31 - at Manson-NW Webster (Girls) Feb. 4 - at Esterville-Lincoln Central Jan. 18 - TLC Tournament at BVU Feb. 4 - at Emmetsburg Dec. 13 - vs. Manson-NW Webster Feb. 7 - vs. Western Christian Jan. 25 - at Bishop Heelan Feb. 7 - vs Newell-Fonda Dec. 17 - vs. St. Mary’s Feb. 13 - at LeMars (Girls)/vs. South Jan. 28 - at East Sac County Feb. 11 - at OA-BCIG (Boys) Dec. 20 - at Pocahontas Area Central Calhoun (Boys) Feb. 14 - vs. River Valley (Boys) Jan. 7 - at Ridge View Feb. 18 - at Sioux City East (Boys) STORM LAKE WRESTLING Jan. 10 - vs. West Bend-Mallard Feb. 20 - vs. Humboldt (Boys) Dec. 5 - Home meet NEWELL-FONDA BASKETBALL Jan. 13 - vs. GTRA Dec. 7 - at Sergeant Bluff-Luton Dec. 3 - at Western Christian Jan. 17 - at Southeast Valley ALTA-AURELIA WRESTLING Dec. 12 - at Spencer Dec. 6 - at Sioux Central Jan. 23 - vs. Harris-Lake Park Dec. 3 - at West Sioux Dec. 14 - at Emmetsburg Dec. 10 - at Pocahontas Area Jan. 24 - vs. South Central Calhoun Dec. 7 - at Manson Tournament Dec. 19 - at Sibley-Ocheyedan Dec. 12 - vs. Spirit Lake Jan. 27 - at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Dec. 12 - at Cherokee Dec. 21 - at Fort Dodge Dec. 13 - vs. East Sac County (Boys) Dec. 14 - at Sibley Tournament Jan. 3 - at Humboldt Dec. 19 - at Cherokee Jan. 28 - vs. Alta-Aurelia Dec. 19 - at GTRA Jan. 9 - Home meet Dec. 20 - at Manson-NW Webster Jan. 31 - at East Sac County Dec. 21 - at Ridge View Tournament Jan. 11 - at Sioux City East Jan. 3 - vs. OA-BCIG (Boys) Feb. 4 - at St. Mary’s Jan. 7 - at Okoboji (Milford) Jan. 14 - at Akron-Westfield Jan. 4 - vs. Woodbury Central Feb. 7 - at GTRA Jan. 11 - at Atlantic Tournament Jan. 18 - at Carroll Kumeper Jan. 7 - at Spencer Feb. 11 - at Newell-Fonda Jan. 16 - at East Sac County Jan. 23 - at Western Christian Jan. 9 - vs. Pocahontas Area Feb. 13 - vs. Hinton (Boys) Jan. 18 - TLC Tournament at BVU Jan. 24 - at Bishop Heelan Jan. 10 - CNOS Classic (Girls at Jan. 21 - at Estherville-Lincoln Jan. 31 - at Spirit Lake Sioux City) ST. MARY’S BASKETBALL Central Feb. 3 - at MOC-Floyd Valley Jan. 14 - at Kuemper Catholic (Girls) Dec. 6 - vs. Alta-Aurelia Jan. 25 - Alta-Aurelia Tournament Feb. 6 - at Denison-Schleswig Jan. 16 - vs. Estherville-Lincoln Dec. 10 - vs. GTRA Jan. 30 - at West Bend-Mallard Central Dec. 12 - at Remsen St. Mary’s Feb. 1 - at Pocahontas Area STORM LAKE SWIMMING Jan. 17 - at West Bend-Mallard (Girls) Tournament Dec. 10 - at Carroll Jan. 21 - vs. St. Mary’s Dec. 13 - vs. West Bend-Mallard Dec. 14 - at Des Moines Hoover Jan. 24 - vs. Southeast Valley Dec. 17 - at Sioux Central RIDGE VIEW WRESTLING Jan. 11 - at Dest Moines Hoover Jan. 28 - at Emmetsburg Dec. 19 - vs. River Valley Dec. 3 - at West Sioux Jan. 13 - at Spencer Jan. 31 - at South Central Calhoun Dec. 20 - at Southeast Valley Dec. 5 - Home meet Jan. 21 - Home meet Feb. 4 - vs. GTRA Jan. 6 - at Ar-We-Va Dec. 7 - at Manson-NW Webster Jan. 28 - at Sioux City West Feb. 7 - at Alta-Aurelia Jan. 9 - at Whiting (Boys) Dec. 10 - Home meet Jan. 30 - at Spencer Feb. 11 - vs. Sioux Central Jan. 10 - vs. South Central Calhoun Dec. 12 - at Lawton-Bronson Feb. 8 - Districts at Fort Dodge Feb. 14 - vs. Ridge View (Boys) Jan. 14 - at Alta-Aurelia Dec. 14 - at Sibley Tournament Jan. 17 - at East Sac County Dec. 19 - at West Monona RIDGE VIEW BASKETBALL Jan. 21 - at Newell-Fonda Dec. 21 - Home Tournament Dec. 2 - at Alta-Aurelia Jan. 24 - vs. Manson-NW Webster Dec. 6 - at Lawton-Bronson Jan. 28 - at GTRA Dec. 10 - vs. River Valley Jan. 31 - at Pocahontas Area Dec. 13 - at Kingsley-Pierson Feb. 3 - vs. Remsen St. Mary’s Dec. 14 - vs. Cherokee Feb. 4 - vs. Sioux Central Giving you play Dec. 17 - at West Monona Feb. 6 - vs. MMCRU (Girls) Dec. 20 - at OA-BCIG Feb. 7 - at Emmetsburg Jan. 3 - at Manson-NW Webster Feb. 10 - vs. Ridge View by play action of (Boys) Feb. 11 - at West Bend-Mallard Jan. 7 - vs. Sioux Central Feb. 14 - vs. East Sac County (Boys) your local sports!

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