PAGE 8: FALL SPORTS 2019 PRESS & DAKOTAN n FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2019 Cornemann Ready For His Chance At QB Senior Was A Backup There’s a lot more to the game than just be- For The Bucks In 2018 ing able to play. You’ve BY JEREMY HOECK “ [email protected] got to be able to know offenses, know de- Cooper Cornemann now has his chance. It’s his time to take the reins of an offense fenses, watch film, and that set numerous records last season. I think Ethan (Wishon) It’s his time to shine. Cornemann, a 6-foot-2 senior who saw was very good at those limited varsity action a year ago, is now the things.” starting for a Bucks squad that will replace most of its skill positions. Cooper Cornemann “It’s a pretty big deal to be the starting quarterback in Yankton,” he said after a pre- season practice. “I feel special to be called that.” good at those things.” Last fall, Cornemann primarily played In Cornemann’s case, his experience on on Yankton’s junior (where he Yankton’s basketball team — as the starter, put eye-popping numbers as a dual-threat the Bucks have won a state title and finished quarterback), but didn’t attempt a pass and fourth — helps him on the football field, ac- rushed for seven yards in varsity action. cording to Yankton head coach Brady Muth. As soon as the season ended (in the Class “His real big strength is being a basketball player and being a point guard, and a lot of JEREMY HOECK/P&D 11AA semifinals), however, he knew he’d have Quarterback Cooper Cornemann rolls out to throw a pass during a Yankton football prac- his shot. what we do is like a basketball play,” Muth said. “It’s about seeing the field.” tice at Williams Field. The senior will start for the Bucks after serving in a backup role a “I was ready for it all last year school season ago. when the season was over, so that’s more For example, there may be 3-4 options for when I felt it,” Cornemann said. “It was excit- the quarterback on each play, so it’s up to ing.” them to read the defense. Although he didn’t take the field much “Making the decision on what to do is a during varsity games as a junior, Cornemann big part of that, and he does a really good job certainly watched what the Yankton offense of that,” Muth said. could do. Just like he does on the basketball court. The Bucks averaged 404 yards and 37 “I think I pick up on routes pretty fast,” points per game, and boasted four of the top Cornemann said. “If I see something, I know offensive players in school history — quar- I’m going there. terback Ethan Wishon, running back Caid GO“Playing BUCK point guardS & really G helps.”AZELLES! Koletzky, receiver Rex Ryken and receiver Of course, with Cornemann’s ability to Michael Drotzmann. the , the Bucks will certainly have Working alongside Wishon taught Corne- more designed quarterback runs, according mann plenty about his position, he said. to Muth. “There’s a lot more to the game than just “He’ll take the run-read a little bit more being able to play,” Cornemann said. “You’ve than we had last year,” Muth added. got to be able to know offenses, know de- fenses, watch film, and I think Ethan was very Follow @jhoeck on Twitter

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