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AGWSR FOOTBALL- Pictured are members of the AGWSR football team for the 2016 fall campaign. Front row, left to right, Tate Hofmeister, Mason Eilderts, Nathan Karsjens, Tyler Rose, Cody Lyons, Cameron Johnson, Austin Rekward, Ethan Ubben, Caleb Meinders. Second row, l to r, Lucas Starr, Aaron Roelfs, Liam Stubbe, Sawyer Heitland, Keaton Penning, Zach Crain, Brody Roder, Matt Pfaltzgraff, Garrett Cooper. Back row, l to r, Bailey Granzow, Riley Sicard, Titan Opperman, Tanner Weichers, James Macy, Joseph Homeister, Jaden Johnson, Jason Seaberg, Trenton Hook. Not pictured were Dayton Haley, Ben Grandon, Joe Wiarda, Lucas Schumacher. AGWSR shifts to 8-man By SCOTT BIERLE numbers,” stated AGWSR first-team the linebackers it is open field. It is and receiving yards a year ago with trict 2 with Clarksville, Janesville, back to two from each district after Mid-America Publishing head coach James Koop. an adjustment, but the players have 524 rushing and scored 42 points. North Iowa, Northwood-Kensett, several years of four teams advanc- ACKLEY- It is still football, just a “I think a lot of people are inter- been good at it. Tackling on defense Stubbe added 283 rushing yards, Riceville and Turkey Valley. Koop ing from each district. modified version of the sport. ested to see what it looks like and I feel is the key to the game. It is a lot and Karsjens 272 passing yards in a picked Turkey Valley the district AGWSR opens the gridiron cam- The AGWSR football team has people understand why the switch of solo tackling,” noted Koop. limited air attack. favorite. paign tonight (Aug. 26) with a home joined the ranks of eight-player was made,” he added. The returning letterwinner list Along with those three, Koop Turkey Valley, Janesville, North- contest against Colo-NESCO at 7 p.m. football this fall, switching from the Koop has been an assistant coach features seven seniors – Tate Hof- mentioned Rose as a running back, wood-Kensett and North Iowa Eight-Player – It depends greatly traditional 11-player game. at AGWSR for the past seven seasons meister, Nathan Karsjens, Mason Roelfs in the quarterback hunt and were all playoff qualifiers last fall on the type of formation used, but AGWSR made the call on going to and before that came from the eight- Eilderts, Tyler Rose, Caleb Meinders, Tate Hofmeister as a receiver. along with non-district opponents the eliminated players are com- eight-player last winter mostly due player game as an assistant coach Cody Lyons, and Cameron Johnson, “We have options with this team Colo-NESCO and Don Bosco. Don monly two offensive tackles and a to the numbers. The Cougars stand at Northeast Hamilton during the along with juniors Aaron Roelfs, Joe on where to play guys so a lot are Bosco ended the state runner-up skill position player on offense, and 31-strong this fall with a dozen Trojans’ glory years. During a four- Wiarda, Ethan Ubben, Liam Stubbe learning a couple positions,” Koop and C-N was a quarterfinalist. The two defensive backs and a defensive returning letterwinners. year stretch, NEH went 40-5 with and Sawyer Heitland. Four return- noted. Cougars were a Class A state playoff lineman on defense. “Going to eight-player gives us one state championship. ers were all-district performers last Defensively, Rose returns as the qualifier a year ago. Field Adjustment – The eight- the opportunity to play a varsity “It is football and you still have fall, including Karsjens, Eilderts, top tackler with 50 stops from last “One of our goals is to make the player game is played on a field that schedule and a junior varsity sched- to block and tackle. The scores are Rose and Meinders. fall with 45 for Stubbe and 21 for playoffs. It should be the goal of is 40 yards wide, 13 1/3 yards nar- ule. Last season we had to cancel higher because you have no safeties. Eilderts is the top returning offen- Eilderts. every football team,” said Koop. rower than 11-player and 80 yards several of our JV games because of Once you break the line and get past sive threat as he had 557 rushing The Cougars will compete in Dis- The playoff qualifiers were cut long instead of the 100-yards.

AGWSR VOLLEYBALL- Pictured are members of the AGWSR volleyball team for the 2016 fall campaign. Front row, left to right, Addi Johnson, Mariah Jimmerson, Maddie Brandt, Alana Groninga, Miranda Jimmerson, Sophie Stahl, Anna Jaspers, Madi VanHeiden. Second row, l to r, Mersadez Minard, Tori Brandt, Carrinton Hunt, Olivia Schatzle, Mandy Willems, Taylor Sicard, Molie Abkes, Emily Henning, Lily Ellingson, Ali Gerbracht. Back row, l to r, Sammy Mucino, Natalie Lippert, Adri Daniels, Sammi deNeui, Whitanie Nederhoff, Emily Rieken, Taylor Hartwig, Taryan Barrick, Christie Mucino, Melissa Garibay, Rachel Sicard. Seniors to lead AGWSR volleyball team By SCOTT BIERLE Groninga, a second-team all-con- Willems averaged over four assists Addi Johnson and Anna Jaspers and with our consistency. It just keeps tabbed perennial power Grundy Mid-America Publishing ference netter last fall, led AGWSR per game with 278 total to go with freshman Carrinton Hunt as hitters the girls into the match more,” said Center again the team to beat in the ACKLEY- The threesome of seniors in hitting, serving and defense. a .936 serving percent at 162-of-173. and setters. Harms. North Iowa Cedar League West. Alana Groninga and Maddie Brandt Team-highs were 133 kills, 36 ser- Groninga is slated to be an outside Harms noted the rotations in the She added the team is again focus- “Grundy Center is the favorite, along with junior Mandy Willems vice aces and 262 digs. hitter, Brandt will run middle hitter lineup have been reduced this sea- ing on turning defense into offense. but I think second is up for grabs will provide a rock-solid foundation “Alana has to be in the middle and Willems setter. Teammates in son and she expects that to help with “Our focus has been on defense and between some teams,” noted Harms. for the AGWSR volleyball team this of everything we are doing. She is the mix for action are senior Mariah the team’s consistency. the offense will take care of itself. fall. who we are looking at to lead,” said Jimmerson outside hitter, senior “We have several girls that can The serve reception and passing AGWSR started the season Thurs- The trio played in all 65 games a AGWSR co-coach Betsy Harms. Miranda Jimmerson along with play in the front and back row, so starts everything, and I feel we are day (Aug. 25) at Parkersburg and year ago as the Cougars registered Brandt was second in hitting with freshman Rachel Sicard and Taryan we are going to keep the girls in the pretty good there.” next plays at the Grundy Center an 8-17 match mark. 116 kills and had 16 blocks, while Barrick at middle and then seniors game and hopefully that will help Harms and co-coach Shelby Abbas Quad Tuesday.

See AGWSR cross country coverage on page B12 PREP PREVIEW Thursday, September 8, 2016 • B3 Falcons start anew after graduating 18 seniors By JOHN JENSEN Mid-America Publishing PARKERSBURG — Aplington-Park- ersburg High School football fans might want to keep their programs handy early in the 2016 season, as new faces will abound in key posi- tions for the Falcons. Gone are 18 seniors from last year’s team, including its top three rushers, its top receiver, two key linemen who are now playing for UNI and four of its top five tack- lers. Add to that a returning start- ing quarterback who did not come out for football this year and Coach Alex Pollock’s team will have a lot of growing to do this year. “We’ve got a good group of 10 seniors who are ready for their chance, their opportunity,” Pollock said. “We graduated a big group that had played a lot of snaps, so this group’s kind of been waiting their turn, playing some special teams and some spot duty here and there. They’re a good group. They’re very hard working, we had an excellent summer where 75 percent of our guys were there at least 85 percent of the time which is the best I’ve ever had.” Pollock said, with this year’s smaller senior class, those in the junior class will need to step up and Members of the 2016 Aplington-Parkersburg High School football team include, front row (left to right): Coach Clint Dohlman, Coach Mark Haren, Coach Brian Benning, play more. Coach Gabe Nolte, Coach Jon Wiegmann, Head Coach Alex Pollock, Athletic Trainer Aaron Krejci, Coach Joel Reints, Coach Todd Thomas and Coach Tim Cuvelier. “That’s where our depth is going Second row (l-r): Isaac Hoogestraat, Mason Wessels, Jared Brouwer, Jack Haren, Ryn Sparks, Connor Guldager, Jaylen Meyer, Brier Uhlenhopp, Nathan Klahsen, to be at,” he said. “We’ve got a big Jacob Derifield, Kobe Riherd. Third row (l-r): Riley Oberhauser, Ben Ogle, Jacob Gochenouer, Matthew Klahsen, Colar Terrence, Landen Wessels, Kolbi Rice, Avery junior class of 23 and our sopho- Fischer and Jacob Kalkwarf. Fourth row (l-r): Nick Oldenburger, Chase Kling, Everett Eggleston, Brandon Cooley, David Eisentrager, Luke Edeker, Jacob Abbas, Clay- more class is 21.” ton Palmer, Jack Maitland, Landon Johnson and Miles Grandon. Fifth row (l-r): Ayden Morris, Corben Boot, Luke Edeker, Payton Johnson, Hunter Maitland, Sam Nolte, Key returnees include a pair of Logan Poss, Silas Barrett, Noah Oldenberger and Bryce Campbell. Sixth row (l-r): Nevada Rosteck, Sam Thorn, Calvin Houlgrave, Riley Barrett, Brendon Sawyer, Dylan players who earned all-district hon- Ellis, Aaron Price, Bryce Hoeppner, Grady Brungard and Jaydan Terrill. Seventh row (l-r): Alec Maske, Daxton Engelkes, Alex Busma, Conner Ubben, Kyle Sherburne, ors a year ago. Riley Barrett was a Hunter Saul, Lincoln Johnson, Braden Good and Jackson Smith. Back row (l-r): Colby Merryweather, Tristan Easton, Alec Oberhauser, Andrew Haan, Nick Foxen, second-team all-district defensive Mitchell Van Hauen, Carter Cuvelier, Christian Olson, Devon Meester, Isaac Capper and Joe Schipper. (Photo courtesy Voss Photography) back while lineman Miles Grandon earned honorable mention all-dis- though size is not a necessity in the lock said it will be a matter of build- back for the fourth time in the last The Falcon defense should be fast I’m all for it,” Pollock said. “That trict citation. Pollock said Grandon Falcons’ offensive scheme. ing depth. five years. Pollock said junior Dylan and physical. Pollock said A-P will could be a tremendous weapon for could play both sides of the ball “We are athletic and with our “Odds are we’re going to have a Ellis has looked good in camp, likely blitz a little more this year us. Any time you have the ball inside this year while Barrett will be a key offense that’s what we need to have,” kid like Sam Thorn getting some though he has been nursing an than a year ago, taking advantage of the 20 it’s great to get away with at player in both the offensive and he said. “It is an expectation that reps at halfback, a sophomore like injury. That has opened up a spot for talent up front. Grandon and Alex least three points — something as defensive backfield. we’ll be good up front, that will Lincoln Johnson getting some reps fellow junior Alec Oberhauser, who Busma anchor the defensive line automatic as possible.” Other returning starters on the never change, and our kids that at a wingback, which he’s never done had been expected to play receiver while linebackers Grandy Brungard The coach said this year’s schedule offensive line include Grady Brungard, are player there right now are good before, but that’s how we’re going to this year. Pollock said sophomore and Hunter Maitland will eventu- works out well for the Falcons, with who moves from tight end to guard, players, we just don’t have a ton of build depth,” the coach said. Carter Cuvelier is eventually going ally be good. all three of its games against 2015 and Hunter Maitland at the other experience. Pollock said he hopes to build bet- to be a good quarterback and soph- “We will be young but the strength playoff qualifiers at Ed Thomas guard spot. A newcomer with varsity “Things might start off a little ter depth this year than last, when omore Aaron Price has also done of our defense is going to be our Field. experience is Everett Eggleston, who rough, but our expectations are that he found that playing too many peo- some good things. defensive front, which is always “The way our schedule works out was part of Grundy Center’s playoff by the middle of the year we’ll be ple both ways had a negative effect. “The cupboard is far from bare at good,” Pollock said. “That makes we can get a lot of wins and usually qualifying team last year. clicking on the offensive line.” “We had so many guys playing the quarterback spot, plus it doesn’t everything easier for the lineback- that means making the playoffs,” “Put those guys with with some Chase Kling is the top returning both ways last year, and we thought hurt that we run the ball 90 percent ers, it cleans things up. A good pass he said. “Obviously it’s going to be guys at the tackles who are really rusher, having run for 192 yards and we’d be fine, but we found out right of the time,” Pollock said. rush is the best secondary money a little tougher making the playoffs getting their first opportunity to three touchdowns last year at the away and we weren’t,” he said. Senior Jayden Terrill is likely to can buy. The biggest thing we need this year (with the reduction from play, a kid like Nevada Rosteck halfback position despite battling Pollock said the team wouldn’t move into the tight end role this to do is create some depth and that 32 to 16 qualifiers per class), but we who’s started off and on the last two injuries. Sam Thorn moves in at necessarily platoon players on year while Pollock said Coby Hoff will come with time.” say ‘Why not us?’ We’re just as good years at center, I think we could have fullback after running for 118 yards offense and defense but said it’s has tremendous ball skills. Two or The Falcons graduated an outstand- as anybody we think.” a pretty salty group,” Pollock said. and a touchdown in 2015. Wing- important that everyone gets rest. three players could rotate at split ing placekicker in Nick Waller, though The Falcons opened at The coach said this year’s line will back Barrett ran for 126 yards and With returning starter Cade end, including Braden Good and Jacob Abbas has emerged as a possible Sumner-Fredericksburg Aug. 28 be smaller than a year ago, averag- two scores and is also the team’s top Alberts not playing this season, A-P Oberhauser if he is not needed at the kicking specialist for the team. and open the home schedule Sept. 2 ing about 6-foot and 200 pounds, returning receiver. After that Pol- will break in a new starting quarter- quarterback spot. “He said he just wants to kick and against Iowa Falls-Alden. 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BCLUW FOOTBALL- Pictured are members of the BCLUW football team for the 2016 fall campaign. Front row, left to right, Nathan Hulbert, Chase Luethje, Mason Dhyne, Neil Cashin, Bradley Bell, Clay Silver, Caleb Engle, Storm Wiseman, Landon Gunderson. Second row, l to r, Logan Gunderson, Ruben Montoya, Sebastian Oberbeck, Calob Keller, Treye Teske, Coby Willett, Dalton Critchfield, Tre Walker, Brock Kinney, Garrett Brown, Erick Knott, Drake Hutchens. Back row, l to r, Joe Mason, Noah Lehman, Mason Yantis, Greg Schmitt, Jack Garber, Brad Barkema, Conner Thompson, Keegan Rhinehart, Ben Paper, Garrett Hauersperger, Evan Engle. BCLUW football looking for improvement By SCOTT BIERLE in Conrad against neighboring Wiseman, Chase Luethje, Nathan Leading running back candidates top half of the district; we have not last fall while Belmond-Klemme Mid-America Publishing Green Mountain-Garwin. Game Hulbert, Neil Cashin and Mason are junior Greg Schmitt and senior done that the past two seasons.” was a A playoff qualifier along with CONRAD- Bigger, stronger and time is 7 p.m. The Comets have Dhyne, junior Keegan Rhinehart Caleb Engle. The Comets, who jumped from South Winneshiek and Central experienced, the BCLUW football beaten the Wolverines the past two and sophomore Ben Paper. The Comets’ top three tacklers Class A play the past few seasons Springs in 1A. team has an optimistic outlook to season-openers, but both times on Top ball handlers back are senior from last fall are back, including to 1A have several new opponents “We are going to see a lot of new the fall. Saturday due to weather conditions receiver Clay Silver and junior quar- Silver, who had 58 stops, followed by and all to the north. District 2 fea- teams and I think that is exciting for The Comets will be led by a vet- delaying play from Friday. terback Brad Barkema. Silver had Engle 51 and Wiseman 33. tures Belmond-Klemme, Central the coaches and players,” Jahr said. eran senior class while attempting Play in the trenches can go a long 28 receptions for 343 yards a year Silver and Wiseman were sec- Springs, Denver, Lake Mills, MFL- After a non-district game with to improve on back-to-back 2-7 way in deciding games and Jahr noted ago and scored five touchdowns. ond-team all-district last season and Mar-Mac, South Winneshiek and North Tama at Traer in week two, campaigns. the team’s linemen are a strength. Barkema connected on 68 passes for Barkema honorable mention. Sumner-Fredericksburg. the Comets open district play in “We have a great group of seniors “I’m really excited about our line- 811 yards and seven scoring strikes. Jahr added the team’s goal is an Jahr listed Denver the district Conrad with Sumner-Fredericks- that have played a lot of football. We men. They are stronger and experi- “We need to get the ball in Clay’s upper division district placing. “We favorite with leading contenders burg Sept. 9. are counting on them to be leaders,” enced. We are counting on them,” hands. He is a play maker. We want take the season one game at a time South Winneshiek, Sumner-Fred- BCLUW’s Homecoming is set stated BCLUW coach Anthony Jahr. said Jahr. to run the ball, but will stay balanced and every week our goal is to be 1-0. ericksburg and Belmond-Klemme. for Friday, Oct. 7 against Bel- BCLUW will kickoff the season The list includes seniors Storm with some passing,” noted Jahr. We would really like to finish in the Denver was a Class A semi-finalist mond-Klemme. Despite key departures, Comets optimistic about 2016 campaign By ROB MAHARRY Mid-America Publishing CONRAD- On the heels of a 25-9 campaign in 2015, the BCLUW volleyball team will have to replace a number of the key cogs from the squad that set a school record for wins in a single season. Coach Kris- ten Garber is using the success of the past few years as motivation for a new crop of players who hope to continue the recent ascendance of the Comets. “We’re excited going into this season. We graduated an awful lot of talent, but we have an awful lot of talent coming up yet,” she said. “We’re really looking forward to seeing what we can do this season.” Gone from last year’s team are three-time all-conference hitter Olivia Callaway, who is playing at Truman State University this fall, first team all-conference setter Bobbi Paper, second team all-con- ference hitter Hannah Sams, hon- orable mention all-conference selec- tion Nicole Lutes, Mikaela Simpson, Jay Borgman and Maddy Reyes. “We do have some really big shoes to fill,” Garber said. “We’ve BCLUW volleyball 2016- Front row (left to right): Katey Choate, Skylar Veldhouse, Jordyn Beeghly, Sam Ubben, Olivia Macy, Leah Yantis, Macy Kock and Kate been working for the last couple of Goecke. Second row: Sadie Rook, Mackenzie Trinkle, Sam Snyder, Sydnie Oaks, Brooke Aalfs, Brooke Vry, Lauren Anderson, Kaylee Goecke, Chasyti Erickson weeks trying to figure out who we’re and Riley MacDonald. Third row: Lily Bracy, Olivia Hughes, Taryn Gall, Jessica Hayes, Bailey Ashton, Lily Wilson, Easton Swanson, Madi Wessels, Hailey Clemons, putting where… we’ve got a lot of Parker Scurr and Abigail Hand. Fourth row: Erin Asche, Kennedy Williams, Kerrigan Hatch, Jade Hammers, Madison Ubben, Abby Feldpausch, Kiersten Kruse and hitters, so our competition for posi- Maya Rook. Not pictured: Cate Nason and Meg Springer. tions has been really good.” The Comets do bring back some team with 136 kills, and Ubben was getting smarter the more they play,” In spite of all the success the contender once again this year but Garber added that defense has key pieces, however: senior hitter fourth with 110. Ubben served at a Garber said. Comets have had the last two years, added she considers the conference been a key focus in practice for the and second team all-conference 90.1 percent clip (256-of-284) and Top candidates to fill in some of they’ve still found themselves look- race wide open. Comets so far as they geared up for selection Jordyn Beeghly is back, was third on the team with 162 digs. the gaps on the roster include soph- ing up at their rivals from Grundy “I think there are a lot of the season, which began on August along with senior outside hitter Sam “The good thing about our return- omore setter Cate Nason, senior hit- Center: the Spartans will enter the unknowns,” she said. “I think the 23 in Conrad against GMG. Ubben, junior libero Kaylee Goecke ing hitters is they bring a lot of expe- ter Leah Yantis (who missed all of 2016 season in search of their eighth conference is up for grabs, and I “We’ve got to make sure that we and sophomore hitter Easton Swan- rience, and that usually translates last season with a torn ACL), senior straight conference title. Garber think it’s going to have a very differ- have a scrappy mindset to keep son (all were letter winners last into confidence at the net. They are Kate Goecke and junior Lauren expects the perennially tough ent look this year than it has in other every ball in play,” she said. year). Beeghly finished third on the not scared to swing, and they’re just Anderson. Grundy Center squad to be a strong years.”

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Lovrien. Clarksville’s lone victory in 2015 Coincidentally, those three are the was a non-district triumph over two-way starters for coach Chris Cedar Valley Christian. Arians says Arians’ team, who enters his fourth that he expects a tougher squad in season as head coach for Clarksville. 2016. Gilbert, who started offensively at “I’m looking for our guys to com- end, caught 10 passes for 212 yards in pete this year,” Arians said. “We had 2015 and after a second team all-dis- a good start at the University of South trict honor his sophomore year he Dakota team camp this summer, and was honorable mention last year. we hope to carry some of that com- “(We are) looking to make Tan- petitiveness into the season.” ner a bigger part of the offense this Arians names either Turkey Valley year,” Arians said. or North Iowa as the favorites for the Cramer has the most yards accu- 8-Man District 2 title, but it will also mulated among those returning, The 2016 Clarksville football team includes, front row, from left: Riley Cramer, Tanner Gilbert, Dakota Garretson, Adam Lovrien, have to contend with former Class carrying the ball for 552 yards and Brayden Klunder. Second row: Drew Kromminga, Sterling Kroeze, Spencer Gray, Koltyn Beckham, Ethan Schmidt, Ethan Litterer, A powerhouse AGWSR, new to the six touchdowns while also making Blake Johnson. Third row: Assistant coach Shane Harken, head coach Chris Arians, assistant coach Ross Timmermans, Kaden 8-Man game this season. three receptions for 36 more yards. Becker. Back row: Seth Lane, Cade Hardy, Pacen Hendricks, Corbin Engel, Cole Pierce, James Jacobsen and Chris Nelson. Not Where his team finishes, accord- Beckham and Gray both had carries pictured: Trace Engel and Matt Nelson. (Kristi Nixon photo) ing to Arians, will depend on the for just under 100 yards. team’s ability to stay healthy. Another key returning starter is threw 23) Clarksville also lost 14 The other returning starter is (OL/DL). While the experience and speed “We could finish anywhere from senior quarterback Dakota Garret- fumbles. junior Ethan Litterer, who was the “This year’s team has a lot of is there, size may be a factor going first to seventh,” Arians said. son. He will look to cut down on “We have to secure the football,” starting safety. speed,” Arians said. “We also have against the Indians. The Indians opened the season turnovers along with the rest of the Arians said. “We had way too many Other returning letter winners are 15 or 16 guys we feel we can plug “This is the smallest team that I have at home against a new, but familiar Indians’ squad. turnovers last season. We also need senior Matt Nelson (K/P), juniors in a game at any point, and we will coached to this point,” Arians said. opponent in Iowa Star foe Dunker- While Garretson threw eight to have guys show up everyday with Sterling Kroeze (OL/DL), Koltyn see lots of different faces on the field “Hopefully we can make up for our ton and then hit the road against interceptions (the team as a whole a desire to improve.” Beckham (RB/LB) and Trace Engel this year.” lack of size with some of our speed.” Cedar Valley Christian on Sept. 2. Clarksville returns 8 netters in 2016 By KRISTI NIXON freshman, will now run instead. Mid-America Publishing Considering Clarksville has a CLARKSVILLE – Eight players good-sized freshman class it is pos- from its 5-19 team return to the sible there will be newcomers who Clarksville volleyball team. will be able to step up and fill some Under fourth-year coach Heather pretty big shoes this season. Petersen, the Indians must seek As usual, Iowa Star Conference someone to replace one of its most North state champion and state prolific kills leaders over the last teams Janesville and Tripoli, respec- several years in Brittney Litterer. Clarksville finished with 312 kills tively, are the favorites and teams in 2015 with Litterer recording a to beat in the league. The Wildcats third of them (105). won the state title after eliminating The good news for the Indians is the Panthers in the Class 1A state that three of the top five kills leaders semifinal in 2015. return, including seniors Makayla Those are the two teams Petersen Holub, Madison Stirling and pointed to as the team’s biggest Miranda Vance. The trio, all return- competition. ing starters, combined for 156 kills. Clarksville opened its season at Vance also returns as the team’s home on Tuesday, Aug. 23 against starting setter, tallying an even 100 non-conference opponent Rockford assists during all of the matches a and faced Cresco on the road on year ago. She added 112 digs and 19 Thursday, Aug. 25. ace serves, by far the most of those “I would like to see us in the mid- returning this season. The 2016 Clarksville volleyball team includes, front row, from left: Kilie Popes, Chelsea Capper. Second row: Makayla Holub, “We have quite a few players dle of the pack (of the conference),” Miranda Vance, Madison Stirling. Third row:HELP Danielle WANTEDIson, McKenna Popham, Paige Morrison, Bethany Negen, Darian Jacobs, CONGRATULATIONSthat have had varsity experience,” to All 2015 Petersen said. “I know there are Chloe Ross. 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Coach Don Betts’ team returns five players with starting experience on both offense and defense, including all-state running back Trent Johnson and all-district offensive lineman Ben Latusak. “Where we’re good we’re really good,” Betts said. “I don’t mean to be braggy, but we’ve got some really good players coming back. We’ve got five or six kids that are really good and could Members of the Dike-New Hartford High School football team include, front row (left to right): Trent Johnson, Jackson Lage, Tanner Smith, Jaxson Foster, Clayton play for a lot of programs anywhere.” Mapel, Rhett Ehmen, Skylar Loop, Ethan Weichers, Ben Latusek, Ethan Huntington, Reeve Wheat, Nick Durnin, Noah Heathcott, Keoda Yung, Tavin Despanes and Johnson enters the season in search Nathan Schmitt. Second row (l-r): Caden Ragsdale, Jacob Clay, Blain Stewart, Aaron Adolphs, Grant Bixby, Tristan Cleveland, Keaton Dudden and Tim Koop. Third of history. Having run for a state-best row (l-r): Noah Epley, Drew Sonnenberg, Owen Goos, Zach Starbuck, Trevor Mixdorf, Matt Reinecke, Chase Arends, Manager Harly Schipper, Manager Chloe Schip- 2,619 yards last year and 2,099 the per, Chase Wilson, Colton Halberts, Mason Dietrick, Garrett Kobringer, Jake Landphair, Ely Sohn and Daniel Graves. Fourth row (l-r): Parker Kiewiet, Ethan Adolphs, year before, he could become just the Nathan Graves, Cade Bennett, Jake Hauschioldt, Deacon Eiklenborg, Reece Beuter, Manager Shay Bertram, Manager Kilie Kyhl, Manager Allie Brouwer, Jonathan second back in state history to top Winther, Ben Freese, Issac Jorgensen, Isaiah Woodley, Jacob Foss, Seth Eden and Clayton Wright. Fifth row (l-r): Derek Kinney, Reece Roberts, Reece Harrenstein, 2,000 yards three times. The two-time Ben Venenga, Keegan Woods, Jacob Thompson, Cade Fuller, Ryan Moore, Joe Folkerts, Brady Petersen, Connor Luhring and Devan Rodgers. first-team all-stater also has a chance to become the state’s career rushing think it’s all tied together.” Betts said Durnin could be the best around the other guys. Some of those “We’re feel comfortable with either every single week.” leader, needing 2,411 yards to tie a Latusek, a 6-foot-5, 235 pounder, athlete on the defensive side of the ball kids are going to have to grow up in a one of them,” the coach said. “You’d DNH’s non-district opponents are mark currently held by former North anchors a line that also features and would play a much bigger role on hurry. Usually you prefer not to have like to see your seniors step up when familiar ones in Denver and defend- Mahaska stand out Levi Ferguson. returning starter Chase Arends (6-2, offense if not for Johnson being ahead to play your sophomores at the varsity it’s their turn and that’s what we’re ing Class A state champion Glad- “I don’t really think about it, I 275) and tight end Ethan Weichers, of him on the running back depth level, especially up in 2A, but those hoping for with Rhett. brook-Reinbeck. think about the team,” Johnson said. who was a spot starter a year ago. chart. are the kids we’ve got and if they’re The Wolverines make the jump Betts tabbed Collins-Maxwell-Bax- “But if it would happen it would be Defensively, Latusek, Arends and “He might not run for 2,000 (yards) the best ones we’re going to put them from Class 1A to 2A this year, where ter (CMB) as the team to beat in the cool. That’s just a goal that nobody Reeve Wheat return on the line while but he easily could go over 1,000,” the out there.” they’ll face a district schedule with district, though he expects the race thinks about, it just kind of happens. Nick Durnin returns at a linebacker coach said. The Wolverines graduated two- just one team the Wolverines faced a to be a good one among four teams, It’s obviously a goal of mine, but if it spot and Clayton Mapel returns in Beyond the returnees, the Wolver- year starting quarterback Jacob year ago (Aplington-Parkersburg). including his own. doesn’t happen it doesn’t happen as the defensive backfield. The Wol- ines feature a group of players who Moore and returnees have combined “The last time we were in 2A I said “I don’t think our district gets a long as the team goes well.” verines also return an experienced have been waiting their turn, includ- for just one pass attempt and three the biggest difference was the physical whole lot of respect but I’m not sure “It would be wonderful if that hap- placekicker in Jackson Lage. Other ing a strong group of sophomores. yards. Betts said senior Rhett Ehmen aspect of it,” Betts said. “In 1A you get that’s warranted,” he said. “I think pens,” Betts said. “We won’t game returning letter winners include line- “We’re fortunate to have a very, very has been impressive in camp, though some of those games where it’s not a we’re going to have a solid district and plan or scheme to make it that way, backer Tanner Smith, wide receiver talented sophomore group,” Betts he could possibly face competition very physical game, your guys really it’s kind of anybody’s race within that but we’ve got to have Trent have a and defensive back Jaxson Foster and said. “We’ve got a small junior group for the starting job from sophomore don’t get beat up as the season goes district. And now with only two (play- great year for us to have a great year. I linebacker Keoda Yung. so it’s a matter of molding those guys Cade Fuller. along, in 2A it’s pretty darn physical off) spots, anything can happen.” Expectations still high for Dike-New Hartford volleyball By IAN MURPHY team All State, respectively, will Mid-America Publishing anchor the Wolverines, along with DIKE – With a storied tradition senior’s Emma Eden and Bailey of moving players to the collegiate Fettkether. ranks, the Dike-New Hartford vol- Last season’s quest for a fifth state leyball team has reinvented itself sev- title in a row ended with a five-game eral times over the last five seasons. defeat at the hands of Sumner-Fred- Add a bump up to Class 3A, and ericksburg in the state semi-finals. the Dike-New Hartford Wolverines By Dike-New Hartford standards, volleyball team will be new look in a 2015 almost seems like a down year. new level, though expectations still However, the 2014 team—the last abound. Dike-New Hartford team to win a The Wolverines lost Taylor Hedges state title—graduated four players to the collegiate ranks, meaning to the college ranks, leaving bigger things will switch up on the court. holes in the lineup in 2015 than the Those moving parts have not been upcoming season. set, however, head coach Diane Harms did not call 2015 an off Harms said there is still work to be year, however, and noted the many done in camp. returning players this season. A “It’s getting better. We return a lot bump to Class 3A, where it will be from last year. We have somethings the smallest school by enrollment, that we have to replace and every- also moves Dike-New Hartford thing, but the girls are working very away from Sumner-Fredericksburg. hard and playing very hard, so that’s With a change in class and changes always encouraging,” Harms said. on the floor, The Wolverines, and “Now it’s just finding a few pieces their opponents, will look markedly that fit everything together.” different than the previous season. Dike-New Hartford needs new Harms and company, however, pieces all over the court, including maintain the standard is still high. a setter. The Wolverines tied for the Dike-New Hartford volleyball at a recent team practice. (L to R) Front row: Madison Lavenz, Haleigh Duran, Emily Purdy, Morgan “We’re very optimistic and top of Class 2A with 118 sets last Marx, Emma Eden, Bailey Fettkether. Middle row: Carlee Dove, Amber Rickert, Courtney Bolhuis, Allie Aalderks, Baylee Petersen, encouraged about what we’re going season. Sydney Petersen. Back row: Avery Coulter, Sydney Hoffman, Rylee Wessely, Emily Church, Morgan Weber, Sydney Lage, Alysa to do this year,” Harms said. “I defi- With the offense running through Fettkether Jill Elderts, Sydney Atwessen, Audrey Rickert, Lydia Huntington nitely think we have the potential the setter, Hedges’ role last season, to [get to state], we just have to get The Wolverines need to fill those net as well, with hitters changing Freshman Audrey Rickert was Harms, and could fill Hedges’ spot. Petersen, outside hitter and 2nd everything put together.” shoes, and there will be shifts at the position on the court. identified as a key addition by Junior’s Baylee and Syndey team All State and libero and 1st See Dike-New Hartford cross country coverage on page B13

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The Gladbrook-Reinbeck Rebels at a preseason practice. (L to R) Front row: Joseph Pepe, Slade Wagner, Lane Bowman, Erik Knaack, Jacob Walters, Jed Petersen, Spencer Goos, Alex Tscherter. 2nd row: Seth Gretillat, Gage Murty, Bryce Schick, Matt Roeding, Tyler Pierce, Thomas Mussig, Parker Brown, Mason Skovgard, William Blakesley, Bronson Wrage. 3rd row: Kale Hasselman, Josh Peterson, Cael Wyatt, Kyle Koppen, Matt Roeding, Walker Thede, Rhett Barnes, Matt Johannsen, Hunter Lott. 4th row: Dimitry Strohbehn, Aidan Walters, Sam Mussig, Bronson Wrage, D’Mico Rodriguez, Colton Clark, Tyler Beenken, Jackson Kiburis, Reece, Gilbert Tyler Tscherter. Back Row: Tyler Tscherter, Cameron Edwards, Jace Petersen, Aiden Wyatt Gladbrook-Reinbeck looking to repeat By IAN MURPHY made on offense. state title game are listed on the they’ve only started on one side of six catches and a touchdown as a the fair, graduating with a 3.85 GPA, Mid-America Publishing Put simply, the Rebels of 2016 will Rebels’ schedule page, that’s more the ball.” receiver last season, will take over and never missing a practice. REINBECK – Gone are Eric Stoakes, look markedly different than the formality. The Rebels have 14 seniors and 14 the huddle. He did not attempt a Olson said he believes his team Josh Cooley, Colton Dinsdale, and Rebels of 2015. In fact, Olson is not sold on his juniors on this year’s team, so its not pass last year but had 21 solo tackles will be competitive, but they have Jake Schuman from the Gladbrook That’s not to say expectations out- team just yet. Losing that crop of to say they don’t have experience, and two interceptions on defense. work to do before the season opener, Reinbeck football team, to name a side the program are not high, win- players, some of whom started for but many of this crop do not the Tyler Pierce, whom Olson pegged and even then, the Rebel’s will likely few. ning a state title will do that, but the multiple seasons on both sides of the experience of years past. as a two-way starter, tore his ACL have growing pains. Gone with Stoakes and Schuman coaches and players have a different ball, means this Rebel team will be With a wealth of new skill position and will miss the football season, “We’re not good right now,” Olson are their combined 47 touchdowns, mindset. unfamiliar. players, Olson said his team will rely and potentially basketball as well. said. “We’re going to get there, and 1,947 rushing yards, and Shuman’s “We don’t really talk about cham- “The last three years, we had start- heavily on returning linemen. With holes to fill across the team, I don’t know how good we’ll be the 1801 yards passing. pionships a whole lot,” head coach ers coming back every single year, Quarterback may be the hardest Olson hopes his team can look up to first game of the year. Cooley and Dinsdale combined John Olson said. “And last year we so it seemed like we had a very sim- job to fill, as Schuman could beat Dinsdale’s Rebel story. “We’re going to be a pretty good for 174.5 tackles last season during didn’t talk about it a whole lot until ilar team coming back,” Olson said. teams, and did in the state title Dinsdale played a different posi- team, but we’re not there yet. We’re the Rebels’ Class A state title run, right towards the end.” “This year, even though we have game, with his arm and his legs. tion almost every season for the not going to start talking about never mind the impact the pair While the date and time for the six or seven starters coming back, Junior Hunter Lott, who logged Rebels, while also showing sheep at championships.” Gladbrook-Reinbeck Volleyball looking to capitalize on potential By IAN MURPHY Mid-America Publishing REINBECK – With one sophomore on the varsity roster, the Glad- brook-Reinbeck Rebels volleyball team has experience up and down the bench on paper. However the Rebels graduated six starters, and the more accurate word, at least for now, might be potential. The Rebels finished 15-17 last season, and with the bulk of their team back, head coach Danielle Clark said she thinks this team could make vast improvements over last season. “They can really push themselves and push each other,” Clark said. “They have a lot of good things they’ve been doing throughout summer and through the begin- ning, first week of practice.” The Rebels finished with 573 Kills and 2403 attack attempts. The Rebels tallied a kill efficiency of 0.100. All three are numbers they’ll look to improve upon this season. The strength of this team, how- ever, will not be stats, it will be its ability to work together, Clark said. The Gladbrook-Reinbeck Volleyball team. (L-R) Front row: Abby Smith, Sasha Nagle, Karlee Clark, Marissa Berends, Morgan Kupka. Second row: Emily Wrage, Gracey “They all have a lot to contribute, Nagle, Reagan Skovgard, Taylor Frischmeyer, Ella Murphy. Third row: Kaylah McDonough, Jada Schlamp, Meriah Wittgreve, Haleigh Berends, Rachel Cooley, Brittin it’s just making sure they’re con- Evenson. Back row: Lily Heinzel, Audrey Leyen, Madeline Frischmeyer, McKenna Kupka, Paige Eiffler, Tess Sienknect, Megan Swanson, Madison Denny-Weber. tributing in the right ways to the betterment of the team,” Clark said. Dike-New Hartford this season, sacrifice for the team what they Clark said her team has the cal- their ability to play consistent vol- The Rebels have growing pains, which may help their chances down need to. I guess just really accept- iber of players to succeed, but the leyball. and while time and drilling can the road. ing roles and learning when to use gap needs filled. It’s been an issue in the past for help with those pains, competing The Rebels have been focusing on those roles to benefit the team,” “I think we had players that we the Rebels, and Clark hopes the will the biggest help. the mental side of volleyball. Clark Clark said. lost that were very knowledgeable 2016 edition of the team will solve Opening week features a tour- said she would like her team to rec- The biggest role the Rebels need about the game. We have some that this problem. nament in Montezuma, a trip to ognize volleyball is more than just to fill is the knowledge base. While are getting there, but they’re just “We’re looking for the team that’s Grundy Center, and a tournament physical. the Rebels lineup is upperclassmen not to that caliber,” Clark said. going to jell together,” Clark said. 401 Main Street in Mount Vernon. The Rebels do “We need girls on the court that heavy, graduating six seniors still Another factor that will deter- “We need six girls on the court who Reinbeck, Iowa not play Aplington Parkersburg or are going to be team players and hurts on the court. mine the success of the Rebels is are going to be team players.” 319-788-7445 B8 • Thursday, September 8, 2016 PREP PREVIEW Grundy Center Volleyball poised for big year By IAN MURPHY will be turnover, however. The Spar- Mid-America Publishing tans will have fresh faces on the court. Turning over a senior laden lineup With the loss of those seniors after a strong season is no easy task, comes the loss of familiarity on the but that is the task of the Grund court as well. After four years of play- Center Spartan volleyball team. ing together, the players know each The Spartans lost six seniors from other’s habits on and off the court. last year’s 29-9 squad, and they won’t Getting to know each other has be easy to replace, especially third been the focus of the team this pre- team all-stater Katie Lindaman. season. Willis believes it will be a “We might be young, but we’re central part of a successful season. really, really talented,” head coach “We all know how to play the Lori Willis said. “So it’s exciting.” game. We all know how to play at Willis said her team’s summer work- a high level, and we’re all very indi- outs went well. The Spartans went to vidually talented,” Willis said. “We several team camps Willis said were just need to be able to put it together, helpful, and the team performed well just kind of getting to know each at those camps, by all accounts. other, still doing a lot of team drills Further, three of last season’s losses focusing on individual skills.” came at the hands of Ankeny-Cen- Chemistry on the court will be tennial, Marion, and Cedar Falls, important of course, but the Spar- schools far larger than Grundy Cen- tans will have a four-team invita- ter in enrollment. tional August 30 to work out the Grundy Center has 29 or more kinks before taking on Gladbrock wins in four straight seasons, Reinbeck September 1. though they have a new and young They will travel to Parkersburg on team this season, Willis is confident October 3 and close out the season with the Spartans can rebuild the pro- Dike-New Hartford on October 15. gram this year. By then, the Spartans will know No one has stood out to Willis their identity and know each other. individually, rather, she said the Getting there, however, will require team has excelled as a whole in the communication. preseason. The Grundy Center Spartans Volleyball team on Wednesday, August 16. (L to R) Back Row: Lauren Wegmann, Clarie Verly, Lauren “I do put a lot of pressure on our “We have some returning letter Buhrow, Leslie Homeister, Kyah Luhring, Emmy Kracht, Frannie Brown, Lauren Dirks. Middle Row: Sydney Mathews, Hailey Wallis, older girls because they have a lot of winners that are doing a good job Brooke Flater, Kylie Willis, Jessica Ayers, Baylee Potkins. Front Row: Hannah Stahl, Courtney Kaufman, Allyson Grimm, Landry experience,” Willis said. “I also look leading, but we also have some new Luhrig, Sabrina Mast. Not Pictured: Carsen Hamann, Emily Ehrig, Brittany Burroughs. for the girls who have that naturally blood coming in that is hungry,” Willis said. “they’ve had success in other sports, and they’re ready to hit the ground running here.” Losing six seniors still means there and we have a few of those as well.”

Members of the 2016 Grundy Center High School football team include, front row (left to right): Drake Thra, Trevor Winger, Nicholas Voss, Will Bromes, Cale Hendricks, Adam Hoy, Jake Bangasser, Chase Boren, Sawyer Bowen, Drew Rathe, Travis Keester, Jesse Mackie. Second row (l-r): Austin Engelkes, Timothy Knock, Andy Cox, Mitchell Munson, Aaron Havens, Nolan Freeman, Austin Knaack, Payton McMartin, Caleb Kuiper, Sage Klar, Adam Kaufman, Joe Jansen, Robbie Bolhuis. Back row (l-r): Lawson Ash, Brady Mackie, Nolan Beekken, Tanner Appel, Landon Graham, Matthew Sternhagen, Cade Rohler, Cameron Steenhoek, Braidan Buhrow, Bryce Flater, Jordan Hook, Jared Krausman, Josh Kuiper and Tanner Phillips. Spartans ready to lean on Flater By IAN MURPHY Behind the foursome starting in The season opens with as tough a the only other teams with winning the season before,” Thoren said. “Peo- Flater was held to just over half of Mid-America Publishing its fourth year, Flater figures to be task as any, however. The Spartans records last season on the Grundy ple were getting tired of what was hap- his average yards per carry and scored A returning all-state tailback and a even better than his 8.9 yards per travel to Gladbrook-Reinbeck, the Center schedule. pening. We wanted some consistency. only one touchdown, the Spartans’ mammoth set of offensive line men carry from a season ago. defending Class A state champions, Thoren said he’s excited to see “We’ve had some good seasons and only points, in the loss. who could open a hole for a tractor This is a season the Spartans have on opening night. While Glad- where his team will be after the Glad- been to the playoffs, and then we’ve The graduation of Austin Bur- have the Grundy Center Spartans been looking forward to for sev- brook-Reinbeck has several posi- brook-Reinbeck game, as playing the have some hiccups, that’s what the kids roughs at quarterback means the well positioned for a resurgent 2016. eral years, as the parts, each good tions turning over, they will not be state champion tends to be a good really decided, just really getting after Spartans are likely to rely on the likes Cade Rohler, Josh Kupier, Jor- in their own right, may add up to a tough out. measuring stick. it, really working together and build- of Flater and the offensive line even dan Hook, and Brady North, now greater than the whole. The Spartans’ next three oppo- With an advantageous schedule and ing a culture of working together and more this season. juniors, will serve as the lead-out “We’re obviously a little different nents, South Hardin, Rockford, a host of talent, the Spartans could holding each other accountable.” Thoren, however, believes his team men for the all-state tailback Bryce team than we were last year,” head and Newman Catholic Mason City, push over the top this year. However, The Spartans ended last season with will be just fine. Flater. coach Brent Thoren said. “We’re not combined to win just eight games the key to a trip to the UNI-Dome will a playoff win over West Hancock and a “A lot of these guys have been With 2103 yards last season, the as young anymore. That’s the nice last season. West Hancock and Saint be finding consistency. loss to Bishop Garrigan 34-6. through the fire and they survived it.” rising senior ranked eighth in the thing is that we’ll be playing a lot of Ansgar, whom the Spartans play in “Last season was great, it wasn’t The loss left a bad taste in the Grundy Thoren said. “They’re ready now phys- state in yards regardless of class. upper classmen” weeks five and six, respectively, are because of last season, it was because of Center players’ mouths, Thoren said. ically and mentally to handle this.” See GCGR cross country coverage on page B10

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Members of the 2016 North Butler football team include, front row, from left: Rhett Lammers, Jaden Mason, Beau Thompson, Joe Bacheldor, Colby Wilkerson, Colton Hobson, Teryn Joebgen, Clay Shultz, Louden Franke, JC Ulrich, Bryce Trees, Dalton Nelson, Bryce Bruns. Back row: Dalton Jepperson, Andrew Peters, Joey Mahlstedt, Brandon Trees, Kane Allison, Dallas Testroet, Dalton Fehlberg, Carter Reysack, Cody Nederhoff, Trae Ulrich, Sam Dolan, Kendrick Miller, Trevor Ungs and Jared Feldman. (Kristi Nixon photo) Numbers will be a factor for Bearcats By KRISTI NIXON schools it runs in cycles and unfor- on our linemen so we can hit the dent on what the team can accom- Cody Nederhoff, Bryce Bruns and Miller gives the nod to St. Ansgar Mid-America Publishing tunately our sophomore class is that gaps, I think our guys will be fine.” plish. Clay Shultz. as the district favorite this year. GREENE – Since North Butler’s cycle. They have 12 guys. So, it’s One of those returning will be “We’re a pretty young team and “Conditioning is especially big “You have to look at St. Ansgar,” football team starts the season with just how it rolls. We have 12 in one senior quarterback Dalton Nelson, short on numbers, but I think we’ll for us because not many kids are Miller said. “They were 10-2 last 28 players, and some are out with class, six in the next. We graduated a who was second team all-district be all right,” Nelson said. “I feel going to get off of the field,” Nelson year in a class up and they got moved injuries and other factors as the bunch, so that’s where we are at. last year after earning honorable good. The leadership will have to be said. “We’re going to have to be on down, basically bringing back their season begins, the Bearcats must be “We expect to win, bottom-line. I mention as a sophomore. Trae towards us seniors and we’ll have to both sides of the ball, play special team. If they’re not the favorite, then well-conditioned out of the gate. think the guys are going to compete Ulrich was also a second-teamer for show the underclassmen what to do teams most all of the time. Our I guess I don’t know who would be. Coach Travis Miller’s team will just fine. There is a lot of talk that the Bearcats in 2015. and the kind of ins and outs. conditioning is going to have to be “It is kind of the luck of the draw have five seniors among the group numbers are down a bit with a big “Dalton is obviously a guy that the “I think our line is going to play good so we can play every play like from there on out. It depends on who are expected to lead the squad senior class (graduating). That has team is going to look up to,” Miller a big part. We need to have a good we need to be.” who plays well. There are three or that finished 4-5 overall in 2015. been the subject of the talk, but the said. “The coaching staff, included. line this season. I think that, along The Bearcats will be without four teams, including us, that are “We lost a few players through truth of the matter is we’re going to He is our quarterback and all- with anything else we’ve got going Andrew Peters and Brandon Trees going to be in the mix. Now they attrition and gained a few who hav- have a quarterback back, we bring around good kid. He’s going to be on in the backfield, I think we’ll be to start the season because of injury. only take the top two in the district en’t been out for awhile,” Miller said. back our skilled positions and our leaned on heavily, that’s for sure.” all right.” Miller said he expects Trees to (in the playoffs). If we want to be in “Normally, football in small 1A or A running backs and if we can keep Nelson acknowledges that the Other seniors expecting to see return by Week 2 before district play that mix, we’re going to have to play the ball spread out, keep our splits team is young, but he is still confi- playing time for the Bearcats include kicks in. some awful good football games.”

Members of the 2016 North Butler volleyball team include, front row, from left: Nadia Treichel, Mollie Hearn, Kristen Dralle, Cassidy Staudt, Madison Klingenborg, Kristianna Bright, Daylene Ritter, Chloe Van Ellen, Riley Engelhardt. Middle row: Alexis Stirling, Emy Osterbuhr, Jasmine Wedeking, Shelby Reeser, Jenna Hauser, Alex Mathers, Lauren Hawker, Vanessa Johnson, Sydnie Slo- cum. Back row: Kayla Siemens, Taylor Salge, Makayla Hauser, Morgan Arjes, Marcy Jacobs, Nicole Heeren, Madi Pleas, Darby Christensen, Johanna Duffield. Not pictured: Hallie Testroet, Sarah Goodrich, Laura Kreimeyer, Leilani White and Mariah Lewis. (Kristi Nixon photo) Allison Car Country Cooper Dralle Plumbing Variety - Hardware Auto Body & Heating Motors BearcatAllison, Iowa volleyball aims to improve & Floral Daniel Stanbrough Allison RobertBy KRISTI Dralle, NIXON Owner can improve. It already looks bet- “Returning so many experienced leaders for North Butler who return. Among those who are new to level every time out.” 303 N. Main, Allison 263 North Main, Allison, IA 319-267-2392 319-267-2143Mid-America Publishing ter in practice, working together as girls and having success at summer Other starters back are seniors the varsity this year who can con- Both Tabbert and Siemens says 319-267-9999 GREENE – North Butler wants to a team more.” team camps has given the team a Makayla Hauser and Taylor Salge tribute are juniors Madi Pleas, that Osage is this year’s team to beat make strides from its 7-24 volleyball Also back is honorable mention boost of confidence.” as well as juniors Nicole Heeren and Johanna Duffield, Sarah Goodrich in the Top of Iowa Conference. The 319-267-2342 319-267-9998 season in 2015. player Hallie Testroet, also a senior Siemens said that the team is Marcy Jacobs. and Laura Kreimeyer as well as Green Devils won the East in the It helps that all of its starters and who served and blocked well for the working on a new defense. Heeren led the team in blocks (56) sophomores Lauren Hawker and TOI with a 25-8 overall record and at least a few more players who saw Bearcats. “It’s going to be a little different with Jacobs adding 161 digs for sec- Jenna Hauser. were 5-3 in conference play. plenty of time on the court return “We return several athletes who than last year,” Siemens said, “so ond on the team behind Siemens. Even though he has several back “Osage has a very talented group Landers with experience. either started or saw significant hopefully that helps us out.” Salge is the top returning serve with experience and a few newcom- of hitters returning as well as their T & M Foods J & C AmongGreene them Insurance is second team playing time last year,” North Butler She also is taking aim at her older percentage leader at 92.1 percent. ers, Tabbert is still concerned with setter,” Tabbert said, “and their Friendly Hometown Value all-conferenceServcies, performer Inc. Kayla Sie- coach Bryan Tabbert said. “Having sister Kenzie’s school career digs Tabbert said that Hauser had hit how deep his team is. players are very competitive in club & Convenience Grocery mens, a senior. so many returnees has been great for record. She needs approximately from both outside and middle spots “We down have depth at every volleyball. “I just hope we can do a little team chemistry. The girls are com- 200 digs122 to break E. Traer it. Last st. year, Sie- throughout her career. position,” Tabbert said, “so one “Our goal this year is to finish in 107 E. Traer St., Greene Lucas Wedeking bit better than last year,” Siemens fortableBrett with & eachEmily other Ascher on the court mens recordedBox 207. A Other returning letter winners injury could lead to girls changing the top four of the conference. We’ll 641-816-4126 202 E Traer St. 112 S. First St., Greene, IA said. “I think we have a great and308 know Traer what to St., expect Greene from one Also, juniorGreene, Darby IA Christensen include Morgan Arjes and Emy positions. We need to keep every- need to battle every night to make it Greene, Iowa group of girls back and I think we another. and Siemens were the top two kills Osterbuhr. one healthy and play at our highest happen.” Hours: Monday-Saturday Dumont - 641-857-3285 641-816-4153 641-816-4158 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. 641-823-4143 Allison - 319-267-2650 641-823-4161See North Butler cross country coverage on page B13

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The GCGR cross country team: (front row, left to right) Rachel Wardell, Josie Claude, Lauren Vanderlind, Carrie O’Connor, Jacob Sigler, Meghan Nystel, Alayna Kollasch, Livvy Eiklenborg, Katie Camarata, Kelsey Bakken, Briann Kluiter, Linda Ronocoroni, Gunner Smith, Conlee Lyons, Ben Purdy, Biz Cuvelier, (back row) Sarah Hoehns, Tyler Miller, Ellie Foster, Mitchell Modlin, Mary Venenga, Bo Weissenfluh, Nick Heideman, Jacob Junker, Collin Vanderlind, Ryan Hinde, Nate Sharp, Broden Coulter, Trevor Dumler, Brady Huff, Sawyer Loger, and Seth Wibben. GCGR looking for big 2016 season By IAN MURPHY also be held in Reinbeck, giving Many of the seniors have had post excited about his team’s prospects son is far from a rebuild for GCGR said. “It’s just kind of a seemless Mid-America Publishing GCGR a home turf advantage head- season experience at both the state heading into competition. This sea- “I would say that we have picked transition from a year ago.” GRUNDY CENTER — The GCGR ing into the post season. and local level, which McQuillen said up where we left off,” McQuillen Cross Country teams are looking “We had a really good summer,” will benefit his team in the long run. towards their experience to lead head coach Andrew McQuillen said. But the seniors are not the only them in 2016. “Preseason wise, we’ve had people at team members expected to contrib- Doug JorDan, C.P.a. The girls half of the Spebels qualified the state fair and various things, but ute this season. Frederick as a team for the state meet for the first overall I’d say we’re ahead of sched- “We kind of have a good blend of FURNITURE time ever last season, with Lily Ehlers ule compared to years past. younger kids as well,” McQuillen 608 7th Street “Making Your House a Home” finishing ninth in the district and “I feel very good about where we’re said. “The mixture of seniors and Grundy Center Congrats to all student qualifying individually as well. at and where we’re heading.” some younger kids is a big plus as you athletes, coaches & parents GCGR opens its season at Mar- McQuillen noted that the GCGR look to the future of the program.” shalltown on August 25, and heads team is senior laden, meaning they After the success of last year, this Downtown Grundy Center to Waverly on September 6. can rely on experience throughout season may have been a question 319-825-6965 824-5235 The NICL conference meet will the season. mark, but McQuillen said he is www.frederickfurnitureinc.com McMartin Tire McMartin Tire AUTO Engelkes-Abels Grundy County Funeral Home rural ElECtriC 23550 M Avenue PARTS Grundy Center Toni PARTS CoopErativE 319-825-PETS (7387) Grundy Center NederhoffToni Service. Trust. Results. Downtown 529 G Ave. 319-825-PETS (7387) 803 G Avenue 509 4th Street Downtown 102 E G Ave NederhoffGrundy Center Arlington Place 608 G Avenue Nederhoff803 G Avenue 707 G Avenue Grundy(319) Center, 825-3633 IA 50638 GrundyGrundy Center Good luck in 608 G Avenue 803319-825-2318 G Avenue 707 G Avenue (319) 825-3633 Grundy 319-824-3737 Grundy Center Proud supporters! of Grundy Center Grundy Center 319-824-3737 1120Grundy Edgington Center Ave Grundy Center, IA 50638 603 7th Street Center all your Grundy Center 319-825-2318 Grundy Center, IA 50638 603 7th Street Center 95 D Avenue 319-825-2318Eldora Phone: 319-824-3319 John Jorgensen, DVM 1120641-858-2318 Edgington Ave 1400 G Avenue, Gruncy Center Grundy Center 319-824-5251 Grundy Center John Jorgensen, DVM 1120 Edgington Ave Grundy Center 319-824-5235 activities! 6555Eldora Oak Street 319-824-3849 abelsfuneralhomes.com 319-824-5235 Janessa Butterfield, DVM Eldora 319-824-6917 Toll Free 1-800-827-1613 www.gnbbank.com 319-824-5674 Janessa Butterfield, DVM 641-858-2318Iowa Falls www.shopbrothersmarket.net gnbrealestate.com Toll Free 1-800-827-1613 641-858-2318(888) 320-9487 www.frederickfurnitureinc.com Member FDIC www.arlingtonplaceretirement.com PREP PREVIEW Thursday, September 8, 2016 • B11

The Aplington-Parkersburg Cross Country team. (L to R) Front row: Maddie Waller, Riley Groen, Gabbi Harken, Sophia Jungling, Avery Groen, Ellie Wolff. Middle row: Kaden Campbell, Caleb Gra- ham, Keivan Oldenburger, Megan Johnson, Natalee Morris, Emily Klinkenborg, Kassi Rice, Nicole May, Miranda Oldenburger. Back row: Carson Weichers, Gannon Oberhauser, Sam Bachman, Liam Houlgrave, Brent Gibson, Joe Little, Grant Truax, Hunter Brouwer, Mason Tyler, Thomas Dominy, Trevor Haren, Eike Sutor, Ray Wu. A-P cross country under new leadership By IAN MURPHY the team for the season. believes can be just as successful. October. Of course, there are runners The Falcons do not have a ners are in the best shape. Mid-America Publishing Berkey, who has 20 years of track “We’ve got a great nucleus back,” who will move on to the district and home meet, but do compete in He was quick to praise his seniors, PARKERSBURG — The Apling- coaching experience, takes over a Berkey said. “Our overall team state level during the last two weeks Grundy, Dike, Eldora, Waverly, as well as his whole team, for the ton-Parkersburg Cross Country team with strong depth all the way depth is our strength.” of October. and Jesup, to name a few. work they’ve done this summer. team is without star CJ May, who through. Maintaining fitness throughout It is a long season, but one the fal- Berkey said he expects his runners “We’ve got great seniors this year won the boy’s 2A state title in 2015. The Falcons might have lost their the season will be key for the Falcons. cons are prepared for, as they have to improve gradually as the season that are leading by example.” Berkey They’ll also be without their state title winner from a season ago, Cross country runs from August been running all summer under goes on, with peak times coming in said. “They’re working extremely coach, as Jason Berkey is taking over but they’ve returned a core Berkey 25th through the conference meet in senior leadership. the post season meets when the run- hard.”

BCLUW GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY- Pictured are members of the BCLUW girls’ BCLUW BOYS CROSS COUNTRY- Pictured are members of the BCLUW boys’ cross country team for the 2016 fall cross country team for the 2016 fall campaign. Front row, left to right, Haley campaign. Front row, left to right, Blake Mann, Grant Baker, Ian Showers, Michael Engle, Troy Dolphin. Back row, McDonald, Madison Engle, Sarah Schmitt. Back row, l to r, Milena Ralston, Katie l to r, Alex Crompton, Caleb Silver, Drew Carson, Neifer Ralston, Brayer Ralston. Not pictured was Zach Gould. Thompson, Sammy Schleisman, Payton Pekarek. Not pictured was Skylar Nelson. BCLUW Cross Country to lean on experience By SCOTT BIERLE ninth and Showers 10th with the placings, while Baker was top 10 more Katie Thompson is the top Club just east of Eldora. held Saturday, Sept. 17 at the South Mid-America Publishing top 10 placings first-team, and at a twice and four times top 20. returner. She led the team’s scoring The Comet Invitational will be Hardin Rec Center in Union. CONRAD- The tandem of seniors 1A regional meet, Showers scored “But what I’m really excited about three times and had one top 20 run. Ian Showers and Grant Baker head- sixth and Baker ninth to qualify is the team for the boys. These Teammates returning are senior line the returners for the BCLUW as individuals. At state, Showers other runners are looking at Ian Milena Ralston, junior Sammy Conrad Tire cross country teams this fall. placed 58th and Baker 66th to fin- and Grant, and are stepping up. I Schleisman and sophomores Sarah Showers and Baker enjoyed ban- ish in the top half of the 152-runner really feel this team can do some Schmitt and Madison Engle. & auTo ServiCe ner junior campaigns that featured field. great things,” added Fiscus. “We need to work on building a SaleS • Service all-conference honors and state “Ian and Grant had really good Along with Showers and Baker, team aspect for the girls. We need meet berths. seasons a year ago and they have returners are sophomores Caleb something for the girls to run for, Marty Probasco, Owner A pair of top 10 efforts earned the came into camp ready. I really Silver 116and Niefer E. Anson Ralston, while not just themselves but for the 211 W. center St. Beaman 16902 290th St twosome North Iowa Cedar League expect them to be strong,” stated top newcomers are juniors Blake team,” said Fiscus. 641-366-3341105 N. Main conrad First-Team All-Conference honors BCLUW coach Donna Fiscus. Mann,Marshalltown Troy Dolphin and Zach 16950The BCLUW 330th teams St., start Conrad the sea- 205 W. Main Conrad Conrad 641-366-2114 and berths to the Class 1A state Showers led the team’s scoring Gould.641-753-5533 son at641-366-2720 the Pine Lake Run Thursday, 641-752-2525 641-366-2001 meet. At conference, Baker booked in nine meets and had four top 10 For the BCLUW girls, sopho- Sept. 1 at the Pine Lake Country 641-366-9151 Marshalltown Paglia Kanine Klips Floors Detailing & More 18 N Center St. of Iowa Matt Paglia, Owner 216 H Avenue McAtee Tire Marshalltown Union 216Auto H AvenueVINYL • TILE • LAMINATE • CARPET 1690229808 290th Y Ave St McAtee Tire 216 H Avenue410 Center Street Conrad, IA 205McAtee E. Linn St. TireNAPAMMSC Auto -Parts Conrad Clinic208 Center St.Conrad 3211 S. 14th Street410 Center Street Whitten,Conrad, Iowa Iowa 50269 205 E. Linn St. 641-753-3410MMSC - Conrad Clinic216110 H Center Avenue St.Conrad Marshalltown, IA 50158 410 Center Street 641-366-2720 McAteeMarshalltown 205Tire E. Linn St.Conrad,105 Church, IowaMMSC Conrad - ConradUnion Clinic 641-2575Conrad Beaman 205Marshalltown E. Linn St. 105 Church, Conrad ConradConrad 641-2575www.�loorsandmoreo�iowa.com410 Center StreetBeaman 110 Center St., Conrad 641-750-0054641-366-2001 MMSC - Conrad Clinic 641-486-2358 (641) 753-1212 641-366-3124 Beaman110 Center St., Conrad 641-752-7511Marshalltown641-366-3131641-366-2123105 Church,641-366-2441 Conrad641-2575 641-2575Beaman 641-366-3124 641-366-2441110 Center St., Conrad Marshalltown641-752-7511 105 Church,641-366-2123 Conrad 110 Center641-366-3124 St., Conrad641-366-2441 641-752-7511 641-366-2123 641-366-2123 641-366-3124 641-366-2441 641-752-7511 Grundy/Conrad 641-366-2441 Sports Salute 12/15 B12 • Thursday, September 8, 2016 PREP PREVIEW

IF-A/AGWSR GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY- Pictured are members of the Iowa Falls-Alden/AGWSR girls’ cross country team for the 2016 fall campaign. Front row, left to right, Patience Kauzlarich, Jaydenb Lewerke, Bethany Lippert, Tessa Van Buskirk. Standing, l to r, Haley Bakker, Stephanie Berven, Rose Warrington, Aubrie Fisher, Mackenzie Barr, Arin Jelmeland, Katie Meyer. Not pictured was Rebekah van Gorp. AGWSR Cross Country eyes return to state By SCOTT BIERLE went 62nd and 63rd, respectively, had five. returning letterwinners along with our best effort in practice, which helps with team buy in and account- Mid-America Publishing at state in the 139-runner Class 3A Iowa Falls-Alden/AGWSR coach senior Tessa Van Buskirk, junior will lead to success at meets. I would ability – once you have that, there IOWA FALLS- The potent one-two field. The pair earned state berths Jamie Lofstedt commented, “I Patience Kauzlarich and sopho- hope that we could keep up with the isn’t really much coaching going on punch of senior Bethany Lippert with placings of third for Fisher and expect them to perform to the best mores Arin Jelmeland and Katie tradition of placing in the top half of – it’s more about guiding them.” and sophomore Aubrie Fisher are 10th for Lippert at a regional. of their ability just like everyone else Meyer. the conference,” noted Lofstedt. The IF-A/AGWSR girls and back to propel the Iowa Falls-Alden/ The twosome’s regular season was on the team. They are natural lead- “It will be interesting, we have six She added, “Voluntary practices boys hosted the Cadet Invitational AGWSR girls’ cross country team capped with a strong showing at ers and I hope that they can continue varsity runners returning. I would throughout the summer has helped Thursday at Mayne’s Grove to open this fall. the North Central Conference Meet to lead by example for the team. I try expect that they would still have the us establish relationships with new- the season. The two teams are then Lippert is a two-time state meet as Fisher finished first and Lippert to make it about the process, not the ability to compete at that level, if not comers and has also helped them back in action Tuesday (Aug. 30) at qualifier and Fisher advanced to the third. Fisher ended the season with outcome.” better. connect with other teammates. the Newman Invitational in Mason state show as a frosh. The two then eight top three placings and Lippert Lippert and Fisher are two of six “Our goal is to continue to give Making this connection early on City.

IF-A/AGWSR BOYS CROSS COUNTRY- Pictured are members of the Iowa Falls-Alden/AGWSR boys’ cross country team for the 2016 fall campaign. Front row, left to right, Brayden Penning, Seth Mazoway, Campbell Murra, Adam Long, Trevor Stockdale, Ezra Anderson, Ardan Andrews. Standing, l to r, Carter Krukow, Cameron Zolnosky, Jake Carner, Greg Stytahl, Tom Long, Aaron Zolnosky. Not pictured was Chris Jass. PREP PREVIEW Thursday, September 8, 2016 • B13

Dike-New Hartford’s cross country team. (L to R) Front Row: Rachel Wardell, Linda Roncoroni, Lauren Vanderlind, Carrie O’Connor, Jacob Sigler, Meghan Nystel, Alayna Kollash, Livvy Eiklenborg, Briann Kluiter, Kelsey Bakkan, Katie Camarata, Josie Claude, Gunner Smith, Conlee Lyons, Sawyer Loger, Biz Cuvelier. Back Row: Sarah Hoehns, Tyler Miller, Ellie Foster, Mitchell Modlin, Mary Venega, Bo Weissenflun, Nick Heidemann, Jacob Junker, Colin Vanderlind, Ryan hinder, Nate Sharp, Broden Coulter, Trevor Dumler, Brady Huff, Sawyer Loger, Seth Wibben Balanced Dike-New Hartford teams looking for big 2016 By IAN MURPHY ford Wolverines. Eiklenborg, Kelsey Bakken, Lauren large amount of time in the weight will be tough as ever, with several more meaning into what we do and Mid-America Publishing With 19 seniors gone from the pro- Vanderlind, Katie Camarata, Sarah room over the summer, a trend that’s teams capable of making waves. you will care more about what you are DIKE — With three returning var- gram a year ago, the team apparently Hoehns, and Josie Claude are all back increased steadily in recent years. “Our main goal this season is put- doing. These kids want to do well in sity runners on both the boys and girls has not missed a step. for another season. Conlee Lyons, Jacob Sigler, Brady ting a purpose behind everything we the classroom, become leaders in their teams, and a conference title to defend Nate Sharp, Broden Coulter, Col- Head coach Will Reingardt said Huff, Tyler Miller, and Ellie Foster are do daily and understanding that pur- school and communities, PR’s every on the girls’ side as well, the expecta- lin Vanderlind, Seth Wibben, Saw- his team is one of the most athletic all expected to make big contributions pose,” Reingardt said. “When we have meet, NICL Conference Champs, Top tions are high for the Dike New-Hart- yer Loger, Alayna Kollasch, Livvy in recent memory, and they spent a as well. The competition in the NICL a purpose behind something, it puts 3 at Districts, and make it to state.” Dwyer’s Hair Care, Nails & Gifts Slice 550 Main Street, Dike ltra hed U S Dawn Dwyer Sports Bar Lauren Dwyer & Grill Laura Dove peoples savings bank 115 W. elder, Dike 319-989-2713 319-989-9062 Young, but experienced Bearcats hit the cross country course in 2016 By KRISTI NIXON Mid-America Publishing GREENE – North Butler coach Kirk Clark is happy to see his entire boys regional team return from 2016. But his Bearcats still remain young despite the experience. “The main difference between last year and this year is that we still are a young team,” Clark said, “but we now have experience under our belts. We have also added some ath- letes who could make a difference in our success. One thing about this bunch though, they like to run.” Among those returning are Dylan Clipperton, Chase Adams and Tate Menne, the last two of whom earned conference medals in the first sea- son of competing in the Top of Iowa Conference. “Out of the chute this young sea- son those three are showing strong leadership qualities again,” Clark said. “I have a couple of newcomers who are pushing them as well.” Clipperton, who was the leader in most races last year, acknowledges that the team is still fairly youthful. “We’ll be young,” Clipperton said, “but we have a lot of talent coming Members of the 2016 North Butler girls’ and boys’ cross country teams include, front row, from left: Karly Nederhoff, Addyson Clark, Abbie Wix, manager Angel Malfero, Cait- up with a bunch of new guys so we lyn Hyman. Middle row: Trevor Brinkman, Colton Foster, Andrew Morton, Randy Wildeboer, Tyler Merfeld, Eric Brehmer, Cooper Landers, Miles Ralls. Back row: Tate Menne, should be pretty good. We’ve been Nick Heuer, Thomas Anderson, Levi Lubben, Devon Huberg, Owen Landers, Dylan Clipperton, Brett Marshall, Tayte Anderson. Not pictured: Kaylie Fox, Nick Kabela, Chase running a lot. We should run pretty Adams, Levi Gallmeyer, Zain Nelson, Kaleb Ott and Xavier Patterson. (Kristi Nixon photo) hard this year and do well.” He added that he is aiming to run in the 18-minute range and for a team to be somewhat competitive and Lubben added, “I want to get bet- other members of the team attended lie Fox and Caitlin Hyman, those four-year runner for the Bearcats. possible state berth. hopefully can finish toward the top of ter times than I did last year. It was the Wartburg cross country camp will be relied upon to work together “I want to better my time from last Those who Clark named as the the team rankings in all of our meets. my first year, so my goal is to maybe as well as other running throughout with two newcomers to the team. year,” she said. “I’ve bettered myself newcomers are freshman Eric Breh- “For the girls, the team isn’t as run 19 or 18 (minutes) this year. the summer. “It’s a small team of five,” coach since I started and I just want to mer and junior Devon Huberg. strong as the boys, but I expect them Hopefully by the end of the year, I’ll Coach Clark said that with the Clark said, “but one that enjoys their keep getting better.” “They have come in and run well to push themselves to finish the best be in the 18s.” lone senior leadership of Addyson time together.” The Bearcats open the season on and are looking to find a varsity spot they can in each meet.” Lubben also said that he as well as Clark, as well as letter winners Kay- Addyson Clark is the only girls’ Sept. 1 in Mason City. on this team,” coach Clark said. “I have also been impressed with Randy Wildeboer, a senior, who started ALLISON Cooper strong last year but suffered an injury CAR COUNTRY and never recovered last season.” Butler County Others coach Clark listed as indi- Variety-Hardware viduals to watch included Nick AUTO BODY Motors 122 E. 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Aplington-Parkersburg Football AGWSR Football Dike-New Hartford Football Grundy Center Football Aug. 26 ...... at Sumner Fredericksburg Aug. 26 ...... Colo-NESCO Aug. 26 ...... at Denver Aug. 26 ...... at Gladbrook-Reinbeck Sept. 2 ...... at Iowa Falls-Alden Sept. 2 ...... at Dunkerton Sept. 2 ...... Gladbrook-Reinbeck Sept. 2 ...... South Hardin Sept. 9 ...... at West Marshall Sept. 9 ...... at Riceville Sept. 9 ...... at Saydel Sept. 9 ...... Rockford Sept. 16 ...... Dike New Hartford Sept. 16 ...... Don Bosco (Homecoming) Sept. 16 ...... at Aplington-Parkersburg Sept. 16 ...... at Newman Catholic Sept. 23 ...... South Winnishiek Sept. 23 ...... at Turkey Valley Sept. 23 ...... West Marshall (Homecoming) Sept. 23 ...... West Hancock (Homecoming) Sept. 30...... at Roland-Story Sept. 30...... Northwood-Kensett Sept. 30...... at South Hardin Sept. 30...... at St. Ansgar Oct. 7 ...... Collins-Maxwell/Baxter Oct. 7 ...... at Clarksville Oct. 7 ...... Roland-Story Oct. 7 ...... Nashua-Plainfield Oct. 14 ...... at East Marshall Oct. 14 ...... Janesville Oct. 14 ...... at Collins-Maxwell-Baxter Oct. 14 ...... at North Butler Oct. 21 ...... at Saydel Oct. 21 ...... North Iowa Oct. 21 ...... East Marshall Oct. 21 ...... West Fork Aplington-Parkersburg Volleyball Aug. 25 ...... AGWSR AGWSR Volleyball Dike-New Hartford Volleyball Grundy Center Volleyball Aug. 27 ...... at Fort Dodge St. Ed Tourney Aug. 25 ...... at Aplington-Parkersburg Aug. 27 ...... at Ankeny Invitational Aug. 30 ...... Spartan Invitational Aug. 30 ...... at West Marshall Aug. 30 ...... at Grundy Center Invitational Sept. 3 ...... at Marshalltown Tournament Sept. 1 ...... Gladbrook-Reinbeck Sept. 1 ...... Union Sept. 1 ...... at West Marshall Sept. 6 ...... Denver Sept. 3 ...... at Mount Vernon Invitational Sept. 6 ...... at Wapsie Valley Sept. 6 ...... South Hardin Sept. 10 ...... at Osage Invitational Sept. 6 ...... at East Marshall Sept. 10 ...... A-P Invitational Sept. 10 ...... at South Hardin Invitational Sept. 15...... D-NH Triangular Sept. 10 ...... at Aplington-Parkersburg Invite Sept. 15 ... at Dike-New Hartford Triangular (Hudson) Sept. 13...... North Butler (Aplington-Parkersburg, Hudson) Sept. 13...... at Sumner-Fredericksburg Sept. 19 ...... at Denver Sept. 15...... at BCLUW Sept. 17 ...... Wolverine Invitational Sept. 17 ...... at Benton Invitational Sept. 20 ...... Columbus Catholic Sept. 17 ...... at Gladbrook-Reinbeck Invitational Sept. 20 ...... at Jesup Sept. 20 ...... West Marshall Sept. 24 ...... at Cedar Falls Tournament Sept. 22 ...... Gladbrook-Reinbeck Sept. 22 ...... at Sumner-Fredericksburg Sept. 24 ...... at Cedar Falls Invitational Sept. 27 ...... Jesup Sept. 27 ...... at East Marshall Sept. 24 ...... at Cedar Falls Invitational Sept. 27 ...... BCLUW Oct. 4 ...... Sumner-Fredericksburg Oct. 4 ...... Grundy Center Sept. 27 ...... Wapsie Valley Oct. 1 ...... at Waverly-Shell Rock Invite Oct. 11 ...... at BCLUW Oct. 8 ...... at Hudson Tournament Oct. 4 ...... at Union Oct. 4 ...... at AGWSR Oct. 13 ...... Osage/Janesville Oct. 11 ...... Iowa Falls-Alden Oct. 8 ...... at Westside Invitational (Cedar Rapids) Oct. 8 ...... at Cedar Rapids Jefferson Invite Oct. 18 ...... District opener Oct. 13 ...... CAL Community Oct. 13 ...... at Columbus Catholic Oct. 11 ...... at South Hardin Oct. 18 ...... Regional opener Oct. 15 ...... at Johnston Tournament Aplington-Parkersburg Cross Country GCGR Cross Country Aug. 25 ...... at Iowa Falls-Alden IFA/AGWSR Cross Country Dike-New Hartford Cross Country Aug. 25 ...... at Marshalltown Sept. 1 ...... at South Hardin Aug. 25 ...... IFA/AGWSR Invitational Aug. 25 ...... at Iowa Falls-Alden Sept. 1 ...... at South Hardin Sept. 6 ...... at Waverly-Shell Rock Aug. 30 ...... at Mason City Aug. 30 ...... at Oelwein Sept. 6 ...... at Waverly-Shell Rock Sept. 13...... at Starmont Sept. 8 ...... at Marshalltown Sept. 1 ...... at South Hardin Sept. 8 ...... at Marshalltown Sept. 22 ...... at Grundy Center Sept. 12...... at Ballard Sept. 8 ...... at Marshalltown Sept. 12...... at South Tama Sept. 27 ...... at Jesup Sept. 17 ...... at BCLUW Sept. 15...... at Cedar Falls Sept. 22 ...... GCGR Invitational (at Grundy Center) Oct. 4 ...... at Dike-New Hartford Sept. 19 ...... at Humboldt Sept. 20 ...... at Nashua-Plainfield Sept. 27 ...... at Jesup Oct. 11 ...... at Union Community Sept. 26 ...... at Nevada Sept. 24 ...... at Independence Oct. 4 ...... at Dike-New Hartford Oct. 15 ...... NICL Meet @ Reinbeck Oct. 1 ...... at South Hardin Sept. 27 ...... at Jesup Oct. 11 ...... at Union Oct. 20 ...... District Meet @ TBA Oct. 4 ...... at Dike-New Hartford Oct. 4 ...... Wolverine Invitational Oct. 15 ...... NICL Meet (at Reinbeck) Oct. 11 ...... NCC Meet (at Hampton) Oct. 15 ...... NICL Meet (at Reinbeck) Oct. 20 ...... District Meet BCLUW Football Oct. 20 ...... Districts Oct. 20 ...... District Meet Aug. 26 ...... GMG North Butler Football Sept. 2 ...... at North Tama Clarksville Football Gladbrook-Reinbeck Football Aug. 26 ...... at Starmont Sept. 9 ...... Sumner-Fredericksburg Aug. 19 ...... at Iowa Valley Aug. 26 ...... Grundy Center Sept. 2 ...... at GMG Sept. 16 ...... at Central Springs Aug. 26 ...... Dunkerton Sept. 2 ...... at Dike-New Hartford Sept. 9 ...... West Hancock Sept. 23 ...... South Winneshiek Sept. 2 ...... Off week Sept. 9 ...... at North Tama Sept. 16 ...... at St. Ansgar Sept. 30...... at Lake Mills Sept. 9 ...... West Central Sept. 16 ...... GMG (Homecoming) Sept. 23 ...... Nashua-Plainfield Oct. 7 ...... Belmond-Klemme (Homecoming) Sept. 16 ...... Janesville Sept. 23 ...... at BGM Sept. 30...... Rockford (Homecoming) Oct. 14 ...... at Denver Sept. 23 ...... at North Iowa Sept. 30...... Grandview Christian Oct. 7 ...... at West Fork Oct. 21 ...... MFL/MarMac Sept. 30...... at Riceville Oct. 7 ...... at Hudson Oct. 14 ...... Grundy Center Oct. 7 ...... AGWSR (Homecoming) Oct. 14 ...... at Belle Plaine Oct. 21 ...... at Newman Catholic BCLUW Volleyball Oct. 14 ...... Turkey Valley Oct. 21 ...... Colfax-Mingo Aug. 23 ...... GMG Oct. 21 ...... at Northwood-Kensett North Butler Volleyball Aug. 25 ...... at BGM Quad Gladbrook-Reinbeck Volleyball Aug. 25 ...... Northwood-Kensett Sept. 6 ...... Columbus Catholic Clarksville Volleyball Aug. 30 ...... at Montezuma Aug. 27 ...... at Clarion-Goldfield Tourney Sept. 8 ...... at South Hardin Aug. 23 ...... Rockford Sept. 1 ...... at Grundy Center Aug. 30 ...... at Newman Catholic Sept. 14...... at BGM Quad Aug. 25 ...... at Crestwood Triangular Sept. 3 ...... at Mount Vernon Invitational Sept. 1 ...... Central Springs Sept. 15...... AGWSR Sept. 1 ...... at GMG Sept. 6 ...... West Marshall Sept. 6 ...... at St. Ansgar Sept. 17 ...... at Gladbrook-Reinbeck Tournament Sept. 6 ...... Waterloo Christian Sept. 10 ...... at South Hardin Invitational Sept. 8 ...... Osage Sept. 19 ...... at Marshalltown Sept. 8 ...... Colo-NESCO Sept. 13...... at South Hardin Sept. 10 ...... at Belmong-Klemme Tourney Sept. 20 ...... at Gladbrook-Reinbeck Sept. 10 ...... at Central Springs Tourney Sept. 17 ...... Gladbrook-Reinbeck Tournament Sept. 13...... at AGWSR Sept. 22 ...... East Marshall Sept. 13...... Dunkerton Sept. 20 ...... BCLUW Sept. 17 ...... at Gladbrook-Reinbeck Tourney Sept. 26 ...... at Roland-Story Tournament Sept. 20 ...... at Janesville Sept. 22 ...... at AGWSR Sept. 20 ...... at Nashua-Plainfield Sept. 27 ...... at Grundy Center Sept. 22 ...... at Riceville Sept. 27 ...... at Hudson Sept. 24 ...... at Denver Tournament Oct. 1 ...... at Columbus Catholic Sept. 24 ...... at Dunkerton Tourney Oct. 1 ...... at Waverly-Shell Rock Touranment Sept. 27 ...... West Fork Oct. 3 ..BCLUW Quad (GMG, Hudson, West Marshall) Sept. 27 ...... at Tripoli Oct. 4 ...... East Marshall Oct. 4 ...... at Rockford Oct. 4 ...... West Marshall Sept. 29 ...... CAL Oct. 8 ...... at BCLUW Tournament Oct. 11 ...... at Hampton-Dumont Quad Oct. 8 ...... BCLUW Invitational Oct. 4 ...... Valley Lutheran Oct. 13 ...... North Tama Oct. 18 ...... Regional opener Oct. 11 ...... Aplington-Parkersburg Oct. 8 ...... at Riceville Oct. 18 ...... Regional Opener Oct. 10 ...... at West Fork Triangular North Butler Cross Country BCLUW Cross Country Aug. 30 ...... at Mason City Sept. 1 ...... at South Hardin Clarksville Cross Country Sept. 1 ...... at Charles City Sept. 8 ...... at Marshalltown Sept. 1 ...... at Charles City Sept. 6 ...... at Waverly-Shell Rock Sept. 12...... at South Tama Sept. 8 ...... at Waverly-Shell Rock Sept. 13...... at Osage Sept. 17 ...... Comet Invitational Sept. 13...... at Osage Sept. 15...... at Clear Lake Sept. 20 ...... at West Marshall Sept. 20 ...... at Nashua-Plainfield Sept. 19 ...... at West Fork Sept. 22 ...... at Grundy Center Sept. 29 ...... at Hampton-Dumont Sept. 22 ...... at Central Springs Oct. 1 ...... at South Hardin Oct. 4 ...... at Dike-New Hartford Oct. 3 ...... at Lake Mills Oct. 4 ...... at Dike-New Hartford Oct. 13 ...... Iowa Star Meet (at Waverly) Oct. 6 ...... at New Hampton Oct. 11 ...... at Union Community Oct. 13..Top of Iowa Conference Meet (at Mason City) Oct. 15 ...... NICL Meet (@ Reinbeck) Oct. 20 ...... District Meet