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This is the 13th anniversary of the Iowa Sports Connection and of course that makes this the 13th annual Pigskin Preview! This 13th anniversary Iowa Sports Connection Pigskin Preview is the most in-depth magazine that has ever been published by our firm. Once again our staff, led by Tony Atzenti, Tim Weideman and John Streets, has accumulated more information than any media outlet in Iowa in one magazine with statewide reach. Every high school from 8-man to 4-A is covered. The coverage includes every district and conference across the state “From The Missouri to the Mississippi.” The colleges and universities across the state from the Division I programs to the NAIA programs are also included in this 13th annual Pigskin Preview making it without a doubt the most comprehensive football magazine EVER printed in Iowa. The pads will be popping across this state from 8-man games in Lenox to Jack Trice Stadium where Iowa and Iowa State do battle on September 10th and the Iowa Sports Connection staff have a preview inside of every game and team for you football fans from border to border The front cover of this edition also recognizes offense in 2011 with Iowa born and bred standouts on the cover. This year’s crop of homegrown talent includes our two cover boys: Hawkeye James Vanderberg, the “Keokuk Cannon” and Cyclone Jake “Knock your Socks Off” Knott, the former Waukee Warrior. The Iowa Sports Connections Friday Night Live production in 2011 will continue to expand the state’s most powerful statewide high school multi-media network in history. Our Iowa Sports Connection Radio Network enters year No. 5 as we reach all 99 counties every Friday night and Saturday morning and Iowa’s only daily Iowa Sports Connection high school update Monday through Friday to all of our affiliates again reaching all 99 counties. In 2011 Friday Night Live will have over 100 correspondents live from games providing live updates from across the state and along with over 100 schools that will provide us with scores ensuring that the Iowa Sports Connection Friday Night Live Scoreboard show — from 10 p.m. until midnight — will have the state’s most in-depth scoreboard as it was recognized by the Iowa Broadcast News Association as the state’s premier sports production. The Iowa Sports Connection Radio statewide coverage has expanded further with video and real time scoring updates on our new look website, iowasportsconnection.com. Our Hy-Vee High School Headquarters and command center are in year No. 3 in the heart of the state capital inside the WHO TV 13 building. The NBC affiliate in all of central Iowa and the Iowa Sports Connection have expanded

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MidAmerican Energy Team of the Month: Westside CubsTurn to page four to read about our Team of the Month, the Westside Cubs, who have quite the coaching staff and plenty of talented, young players. On page six, read about this month’s M.V.P.

High School Pigskin PreviewWe’ve done our homework and put together a complete preview of the 2011 high school football season. No team was left out! See district predictions for every class, from 8-Player to 4A, and our All-State teams.

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M.V.P.: Jim Webb, Waukee H.S., Sugar CreekMaggie Sutton Staff Writer

Jim Webb has been an instrumental force in the success of the Waukee High School golf teams and getting youth involved in the game of golf.

Webb, the General Manager and Golf Pro at Sugar Creek Golf Course in Waukee, has been putting on clinics and camps for the youth in Waukee and the surrounding areas since he came to Sugar Creek in 2007.

He had hosted large clinics at the course he worked at before Sugar Creek, and wanted to get the momentum for golf going in the Waukee area.

Since his first year with the clinics, in which he saw about 80 golfers of all ages during 4 different camps, Webb has increased to over 300 students this past summer. The camps have also been categorized into peewee, intermediate, and advanced levels along with age.

Webb says that teaching is one of the more fun parts of being a Pro. “If you don’t teach or play golf there’s no reason to be a Pro.” Webb

says it also helps the pros keep their own game up.

Webb has an accomplished team of Pros who help out with his camps. Chad Proehl is a PGA Player of the year, while Judd Gibb is a two time Iowa PGA Teacher of the Year. Sarah Bidney is the first female to receive the Teacher of the Year award for the Iowa PGA, which she won in 2010.

Since getting involved with the programs Webb started at Sugar Creek, the Waukee High School Girls golf team has finished in the top three at state the last two years.

Webb also likes the clinics because it brings kids in to play golf with their parents, grandparents, and even friends. Webb likes how the kids “keep coming back if they have a great time”.

The clinics mostly see kids from around the Waukee area and surrounding towns like Adel and Van Meeter, but they have drawn kids from as far away as Perry and the Cedar Rapids area.

Jim Webb Golf Background:PGA Head Professional at Sugar Creek

Teaching: Jim has been teaching professionally for 18 years. Specializing in junior golf camps, Jim has expanded Sugar Creek’s Junior Golf Program to include 250+ students per summer. In addition to his duties as General Manager and Head Golf Professional at Sugar Creek, he also performs several hundred individual golf lessons per season. Jim is also a lead instructor for Kevin Beard’s Operation State Champ winter program and is a staff member for JD Turner Corporate Golf Schools.Education: Iowa State University -1991Golfing: Member of Iowa State H.S. Team Champions (DSM Lincoln)-1983; Match Play Qualifier USGA Junior Am-1985; Match Play Qualifier USGA Publinks Championship-1987,1989; NCAA Individual Qualifier-1990; ISU Team Captain 1989-1991; Member of several Iowa Cup Teams; Winner of several Iowa Section PGA tournaments.

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Champions Across Iowa

For the second straight year,

Martensdale-St. Marys senior

Ethan Westphal was named

the Class 1A Pitcher of the

Year. Westphal was lights

out on the mound, with a

14-0 record, 113 strikeouts

and a 0.89 ERA. (Photo by

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Baseball

Name: Ethan Westphal

School: Martensdale-St.

Marys

Class: 1ADes Moines East relied heavily

on junior Riley Fisher during

its championship run. Fisher

was named Class 4A Pitcher

of the Year. She had a 23-3

record, a 1.13 ERA, was 2nd in

the state in strikeouts. (Photo

by Tony Atzeni/Iowa Sports

Connection)

Name: Riley Fisher

School: Des Moines East

Class: 4A

Senior Jacob Esdohr, a future

Iowa State football walk-on,

was tremendous at the plate

this season, earning him the

Class 1A Player of the Year

award. He had a .539 average,

nine HRs, 15 doubles, five

triples and 51 RBIs. (Photo

by Tony Atzeni/Iowa Sports

Connection)

Name: Jacob Esdohr

School: Coon Rapids-

Bayard

Class: 1AClass 2A champion Iowa City

Regina got plenty of offensive

production from senior Julia

Hunter. She had a .513 average,

10 HRs, 14 doubles and 48

RBIs this season. Hunter’s

success in the batter’s box

earned her the Class 2A Player

of the Year award. (Photo by

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Name: Julia Hunter

School: Iowa City Regina

Class: 2A

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OF-Cody Williams, Senior, Kuemper Catholic (Carroll)UTL-Robbie Anstoetter, Junior, Beckman (Dyersville)UTL-Mike Goerdt, Senior, Columbus Catholic (Waterloo)UTL-Danny Pacha, Junior, Iowa City Regina

Class 2A Player of the Year – Calvin Matthews, Junior, Davis County (Bloomfield)Class 2A Pitcher of the Year – Joe Goodman, Senior, GilbertClass 2A Coach of the Year - Todd White, Davis County (Bloomfield)

CLASS 1A, 1st Team All-StateC-Mike Burroughs, Senior, Kee (Lansing)C-Jacob Esdohr, Senior, Coon Rapids-BayardP-Tony Becker, Senior, Don Bosco (Gilbertville)P-Kyle Denning, Senior, NUH-Cedar FallsP-Jon Heiderscheit, Senior, Kee (Lansing)P-Blake Louscher, Senior, Newman Catholic (Mason City)P-Ethan Westphal, Senior, Martensdale-St. MarysINF-Dillon Coates, Senior, Martensdale-St. MarysINF-Jalen Cooper, Senior, Kee (Lansing)INF-Dakota McFatridge, Senior, MontezumaINF-Hunter King, Senior, Newman Catholic (Mason City)INF-JD Nielsen, Junior, Martensdale-St. MarysINF-Billy Steichen, Senior, St. Mary’s (Remsen)OF-Brendon Boerm, Senior, North Tama (Traer)OF-Drew Verstegen, Senior, Newman Catholic (Mason City)UTL-Colton Bormann, Sophomore, PrestonUTL-Isaac Gribben, Senior, Newman Catholic (Mason City)UTL-Gage Reis, Junior, Coon Rapids-BayardUTL-Andrew Utterback, Senior, Sigourney

Class 1A Player of the Year – Jacob Esdohr, Senior, Coon Rapids-BayardClass 1A Pitcher of the Year - Ethan Westphal, Senior, Martensdale-St. MarysClass 1A Coach of the Year - Justin Dehmer, Martensdale-St. Marys

SoftballCLASS 4A, 1st Team All-StateC-Tiffany Gillaspy, Senior, Southeast PolkC-Keirstyn Davis, Sophomore, ClintonP-Riley Fisher, Junior, Des Moines EastP-Miranda Kramer, Senior, BurlingtonP-Hannah Petersen, Junior, Cedar Rapids JeffersonP-Kelsey Rose, Senior, BettendorfP-Shayla Starkenburg, Junior, AnkenyINF-Morgan Lintz, Senior, BettendorfINF-Aly Cappaert, Junior, AnkenyINF-Jessica Grochala, Junior, Des Moines EastINF-Tyler Sampson, Senior, Cedar Rapids XavierINF-Paige Schreiner, Junior, OttumwaINF-Abbie Van Vleet, Junior, IndianolaOF-Laney Abrahamson, Junior, West Des Moines ValleyOF-Kenzie Alstott, Senior, Fort DodgeOF-Sammy Garrett, Sophomore, OttumwaUTL-Tatum Klein, Junior, Iowa City WestUTL-Hannah Koerperich, Senior, Dubuque HempsteadUTL-Jadyn Spencer, Senior, Waterloo West

Class 4A Player of the Year – Jadyn Spencer, Senior Waterloo WestClass 4A Pitcher of the Year – Riley Fisher, Junior, Des Moines EastClass 4A Coach of the Year - Amy Farmer, Ankeny CLASS 3A, 1st Team All-StateC-Chelsea Riordan, Senior, BooneC-Betsy Thomas, Junior, Sergeant Bluff-LutonP-Sarah Briggs, Senior, Waverly-Shell RockP-Kenzie Flaws, Junior, CarlisleP-Madison Frain, Junior, CrestonP-Paige Lowary, Freshman, Dallas-Center-GrimesP-Tanna Seuferer, Senior, CharitonINF-Taylor Benshoof, Sophomore, Winterset


DES MOINES, Iowa - The Iowa Sports Connection has released their 2011 Iowa High School Baseball and Softball All-State teams. Also named are the Player, Pitcher and Coach of the Year in each of the four classes.

BaseballCLASS 4A, 1st Team All-StateC-Joel Lanning, Sophomore, AnkenyC-Jeff Pullen, Junior, West Des Moines ValleyP-Brad Chelleen, Senior, Dowling CatholicP-Andrew Hedrick, Senior, AnkenyP-Will Kenny, Senior, Fort DodgeP-Ryan Rumpf, Senior, Iowa City WestP-David Stagg, Senior, West Des Moines ValleyINF-Casey Addelia, Junior, Pleasant ValleyINF-Aaron Huber, Senior, North Scott (Eldridge)INF-Adam Prybil, Senior, Iowa City HighINF-Jake Peter, Senior, Mason CityINF-DJ Utley, Senior, Cedar Rapids PrairieINF-Jake Yacinich, Senior, Dowling CatholicOF-Austin Christensen, Senior, Cedar Rapids KennedyOF-Ryan Rumpf, Senior, Iowa City WestOF-Eric Toole, Senior, Lewis Central (Council Bluffs)UTL-Austin Stubbs, Senior, Sioux City EastUTL-Connor Bravard, Senior, Dowling CatholicUTL-Brandon Platts, Senior, Mason City

Class 4A Player of the Year – Austin Christensen, Senior Cedar Rapids KennedyClass 4A Pitcher of the Year – Andrew Hedrick, Senior, AnkenyClass 4A Coach of the Year – Tim O’Neill, Dowling Catholic

CLASS 3A, 1st Team All-StateC-Seth Bozman, Senior, SaydelC-J.J. Reimer, Senior, Dubuque WahlertP-Zach Brautigam, Senior, Dubuque WahlertP-Scott Harris, Senior, Dallas Center-GrimesP-Taylor Kaufman, Senior, GlenwoodP-Jared Shoning, Senior, CarlisleP-Brandon Shulista, Senior, SolonINF-Carsen Anderson, Senior, Storm LakeINF-Nick Day, Senior, SolonINF-Michael McCabe, Senior, Storm LakeINF-Riley McCarron, Senior, Dubuque WahlertINF-Taylor Ostrich, Senior, CarrollINF-Jake Wimmer, Senior, Sergeant Bluff-LutonOF-Tommy Argo, Senior, Davenport AssumptionOF-Paul Jacobson, Junior, Bishop Heelan (Sioux City)OF-Derrick Loveless, Senior, SolonUTL-Austin Katzureck, Senior, NorwalkUTL-Marshall Koehn, Senior, SolonUTL-Tanner Truesdale, Junior, Clear Lake Class 3A Player of the Year – Derrick Loveless, Senior, SolonClass 3A Pitcher of the Year – Brandon Shulista, Senior, SolonClass 3A Coach of the Year – Keith McSweeney, Solon

CLASS 2A, 1st Team All-StateC-Bryce Berg, Senior, Kuemper Catholic (Carroll)C-Lucas Jacque, Junior, Beckman (Dyersville)P-Casey Berg, Sophomore, Kuemper Catholic (Carroll)P-Joe Goodman, Senior, GilbertP-Chris Halbur, Sophomore, Kuemper Catholic (Carroll)P-Cale Henke, Senior, HudsonP-Calvin Matthews, Junior, Davis County (Bloomfield)P-Joel Wiggins, Junior, PCM-MonroeINF-Ryan Friedrich, Senior, Alta/AureliaINF-Jorey Heckenberg, Senior, Van Buren (Keosauqua)INF Josh Martsching, Junior, Davis County (Bloomfield)INF-Logan Murry, Senior, West BranchINF-Ben Stutt, Senior, MonticelloOF-Jake Greco, Junior, North Fayette (West Union)OF-Jake Stalzer, Senior, Albia

INF-Layne Grgurich, Senior, CharitonINF-Abby Lasher, Senior, Charles CityINF-Hiliary Pennington, Senior, CarlisleINF-Whitney Vander Maten, Junior, Boyden-Hull/Rock ValleyINF-Caitlyn Wnek, Junior, Clear Creek-AmanaOF-Seyerra Dubois, Junior, CarlisleOF-Sarah Ryan, Senior, Mount VernonOF-Fran Strub, Junior, Clear Creek-AmanaOF-Whitney Williams, Senior, PellaUTL-Lisa Berns, Senior, Charles CityUTL-Maliah Fligg, Sophomore, Clear Creek-AmanaUTL-Macey Wolfe, Sophomore, Dallas-Center-Grimes

Class 3A Player of the Year – Caitlin Wnek, Junior, Clear Creak-AmanaClass 3A Pitcher of the Year – Paige Lowary, Freshman, Dallas Center-GrimesClass 3A Coach of the Year -Steve Corkrean, Winterset CLASS 2A, 1st Team All-StateC-Allie Oberg, Sophomore, St. Edmond (Fort Dodge)C-Jayden Ott, Senior, Central Springs (Manly)P-Kaitlin Caston, Senior, West BurlingtonP-Paige Compton, Sophomore, Durant-BennettP-Bethany Isaacson, Junior, Central Springs (Manly)P-Kelsey Lough, Sophomore, JesupP-Faith Schmidt, Junior, EmmetsburgINF-Bobbi Jo Burrows, Junior, Bondurant-FarrarINF-Jordan Henningsen, Senior, Alta/AureliaINF-Julia Hunter, Senior, Iowa City ReginaINF-Leah Kipfer, Senior, AlbiaINF-Lynsie Sievertsen, Junior, IKM-ManningINF-Chelsey Wedeking, Senior, Nashua-PlainfieldOF-Ashley Burrows, Freshman, Bondurant-FarrarOF-Tiffany Housh, Senior, Missouri ValleyOF-Ashley Toms, Junior, South Central CalhounUTL-Emily Dunbar, Senior, Central Springs (Manly)UTL-Sabrina Hargis, Senior, Bondurant-FarrarUTL-Jody Hagedorn, Sophomore, IKM-Manning

Class 2A Player of the Year – Julia Hunter, Senior, Iowa City ReginaClass 2A Pitcher of the Year –Kaitlin Caston, West BurlingtonClass 2A Coach of the Year - David Oleson, West Burlington CLASS 1A, 1st Team All-StateC-Amy Wright, Junior, EarlhamC-Sara Parkinson, Senior, Akron-WestfieldP-Kelcie Bormann, Senior, PrestonP-Brandi Davis, Junior, Akron-WestfieldP-Allie Ingalls, Sophomore, North Sentral Kossuth/Armstrong-RingstedP-Amber Logemann, Junior, EarlhamP-Mindy Lorimor, Senior, Fremont-Mills (Tabor)INF-Olivia Fisher, Senior, JanesvilleINF-Collete Haag, Junior, North Sentral Kossuth/Armstrong-RingstedINF-Monica Harvey, Junior, Akron-WestfieldINF-Hannah Kofron, Senior, Woden-Crystal Lake-TitonkaINF-Sam Norris, Senior, Martensdale-St. Mary’sINF-Hailey Sweet, Junior, Martensdale-St. Mary’sOF-Alex Snyder, Junior, TreynorOF-Meagan Streyffeler, Junior, Martensdale-St. Mary’sOF-Dominique Tolle, Senior, PekinUTL-Alex Becker, Senior, Don Bosco (Gilbertville)UTL-Regan Fraise, Sophomore, DanvilleUTL-Karlee Rock, Senior, Calamus-Wheatland

Class 1A Player of the Year – Kelcie Bormann, Senior, PrestonClass 1A Pitcher of the Year - Amber Logemann, Junior, Earlham and Allie Ingalls, Sophomore, North Sentral Kossuth/Armstrong-RingstedClass 1A Coach of the Year – Todd Verwers, Martensdale-St. Mary’s

2011 ISC All-State Baseball and Softball TeamsTony Atzeni Radio Account Manager


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Taylor Kaufman

High School: Glenwood Class: 2012GPA: 3.6Sport: Baseball

Academic Achievements/Honors: 1st Team Academic All-State for Baseball and Basketball

Athletic Honors: - First Team All State for Baseball (2009, 2010, 2011)- Elite All-State Selection (2010)- Honorary Captain of the 2011 INA 3A All-State Team- 2010 3A Baseball State Champions- 2010 State Championship Title Game MVP- 5x Hawkeye Ten All-Conference Player

What is your favorite sports memory?Winning the 2010 Class 3A State Championship

Besides baseball, what is your favorite activity during summer break?Going to the movies.

Who inspires you and why?My father because being a professional baseball player , he has been able to teach me everything I know and always keep me motivated.

If you won an unlimited gift card to a store of your choice, where would it be and why?Scheels, Footlocker or Champs so I could keep adding more shoes to my growing collection.

You’ve won an all-expense paid, one-week vacation to any destination of your choice. Where do you go and whom do you bring with you?Anywhere in Europe with my family.

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A quick look at some of the State’s best performances from the Missouri to the Mississippi

Connor Bravard (Sr., Dowling Catholic): Graduated senior led Dowling to the Class 4A State Title. Bravard threw for 2,158 passing yards and 22 TDs and rushed for 1,181 yards and 17 TDs. Also played outfield for the Maroons’ baseball squad, leading the team in RBIs. ISC High School Male Athlete of the year.Alex Gochenour (Sr., Logan-Magnolia): All-State track and field athlete. Won the 100 and 400 meter dash and 100 and 400 meter hurdles in Class 2A. Gochenour won 13 state titles in her career and was named ISC High School Co-Female Athlete of the year.

Jadyn Spencer (Sr.,Waterloo West)All-state in basketball and track and field. Will attend the University of Alabama to play softball. Led Class 4A in batting average, home runs, runs scored, stolen bases and strikeouts. Went 25-8 and was in the top five in ERA. ISC High School Co-Female Athlete of the year.

Calvin Mathews (Jr., Davis County, Bloomfield): Went 12-1 with a 0.51 ERA and 158 strikeouts. Led Class 2A in wins, ERA and strikeouts. Also led the team in HRs (13) and batting average (.467) and was second in RBIs (39).

Bravard, Gochenour and Spencer Named ISC’s H.S. Senior Athletes of the YearTony Atzeni ISC Radio Account Manager

What a fantastic 2010-2011 season in Iowa high school sports . It was a very balanced group when it came to the young men and women and very hard in most cases to separate them. In the end Connor Bravard was named our Iowa Sports Connection “Senior” Male Iowa High School Athletes of the Year. Connor led the Maroons to the Class 4A state football title this past season and was named to the ISC 1st Team in Class 4A as a quarterback. The dual threat was mobile and dangerous with his arm in the passing game and his feet in the running game. His diving effort on a 2-point conversion in the state title game was typical of his leadership and desire to give his all on the field. Bravard passed for nearly 2,200 yards and ran for nearly 1,200 yards and scored and combined for 39 touchdowns. Connor is also one of the leading hitters in the state in Class 4A and part of the state champion Maroon’s baseball team. During the regular season, Bravard led the Maroons in runs batted in and was flawless in the field. Connor will keep his talents in state as he will attend the University of Northern Iowa with a football scholarship this fall.

Listed below are the finalists:Connor Bravard, Dowling CatholicAustin Blythe, WilliamsburgAustin Christensen, Cedar Rapids KennedyDustin Clark, Guthrie CenterAustin Ebertowski, Council Bluffs Abe LincolnTaylor Kauffman, GlenwoodDerrick Loveless, SolonTim Olejniczak, Ankeny Christian AcademySeth Tuttle, West ForkEthan Westphal, Martensdale-St. Marys

When it came down to the young ladies the choice was a very difficult one. In the end the decision was to name two outstanding young ladies this season: Jadyn Spencer and Alex Gochenhour. Alex is a multi-sport talent and not only one of the top track and field athletes in the state but nationally. Last season Gochenhour was part of the USA Track and Field Championships and was the heptathlon junior champion for those 19 and under and qualified for the IAAF World Junior Championships where she finished 10th in the world. At the state meet Gochenhour won all four events she entered which included the 100 and 400 meter dash and 100 and 400 meter hurdles in Class 2A. Jadyn is another multi-sport star and will attend the University of Alabama to play softball next fall. Spencer also was all-state in basketball and track and field. This past season Spencer was named to the ISC Class 4A All-State 1st team in basketball. Spencer averaged 17.4 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. Spencer also qualified in the shot put at the Drake Relays and co-ed track and field championships where she won the title in Class 4A with a toss of 41-09.75. This season in softball Spencer led Class 4A in batting, home runs, base on balls, runs scored, stolen bases and strikeouts and in in the top five in E.R.A while posting a 25-8 record in the circle. Spencer also set the all-time career home run record in Iowa high school softball this season.

Listed below are the finalists: Alex Gochenour, Logan- MagnoliaJadyn Spencer, Waterloo West Taylor Greenfield, Ballard, HuxleyShelby Houlihan, Sioux City EastKaren Hutson, Logan-Magnolia Virginia Johnson, Iowa City HighKiah Stokes, Linn-Mar, Marion

Alex Gochenour, Logan-Magnolia

Jadyn Spencer, Waterloo West

Connor Bravard, Dowling Catholic

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Find Your Team: Pigskin Preview High School Football IndexAdair Casey 19A-D-M, Adel 46 AGWSR, Ackley 29 A-H-S-T, Avoca 26 Akron-Westfield 22 Albia 39 Alburnett 31 Algona 43 Alta/Aurelia 28 Ames 48 Anamosa 44 Ankeny 48 Ankeny Christian 19 Aplington-Parkersburg 29 Armstrong-Ringsted 16 Ar-We-Va, Westside 20 Atlantic 42 Audubon 32 Ballard, Huxley 44 BCL-UW, Conrad 29 Beckman, Dyersville 38 Bedford 26 Belle Plaine 25 Bellevue 30 Belmond-Klemme 22 Benton, Van Horne 45 Bettendorf 51 B-G-M, Brooklyn 25 Bishop Garrigan, Algona 23 Bishop Heelan 42 Bondurant-Farrar 40 Boone 42 Boyer Valley, Dunlap 20Burlington 51 CAL, Latimer 17CAM, Anita 19 Camanche 38 Cardinal, Eldon 31 Carlisle 46 Carroll 42 Cascade 38 C.B. Abraham Lincoln 51 C.B. Thomas Jefferson 51 Cedar Falls 50 Cedar Rapids Jefferson 50 Cedar Rapids Kennedy 50 Cedar Rapids Prairie 50 Cedar Rapids Washington 50 Cedar Rapids Xavier 50 Center Point-Urbana 44 Centerville 45 Central City 18 Central Clinton, DeWitt 44 Central Decatur, Leon 31 Central Lee, Donnellson 39 Central Lyon 34 Central Springs, Manly 35 Central, Elkader 24 Chariton 45 Charles City 44 Charter Oak-Ute 20 Cherokee 34 Clarinda 40 Clarinda Academy 32 Clarion-Goldfield 35 Clarke, Osceola 40 Clarksville 17 Clay Central-Everly 22Clayton Ridge 30 Clear Creek-Amana 45Clear Lake 43 Clinton 51

Colfax-Mingo 40 Collins-Maxwell-Baxter 39Colo-NESCO 23 Columbus Junction 38 Columbus Catholic 35 Coon Rapids-Bayard 20 Corning 26 Creston/Orient-Macksburg 42 Crestwood, Cresco 44 CWL, Corwith 16 Dallas Center-Grimes 46 Danville 24 Davenport Assumption 51 Davenport Central 51 Davenport North 51 Davenport West 51 Davis County, Bloomfield 39 Decorah 44 Denison-Schleswig 42 Denver 35 Des Moines Christian 31 Des Moines East 49 Des Moines Hoover 49 Des Moines Lincoln 49 Des Moines North 49 Des Moines Roosevelt 49 Dike-New Hartford 29 Don Bosco, Gilbertville 24 Dowling Catholic 48Dubuque Hempstead 50 Dubuque Senior 50Dubuque Wahlert 50Dunkerton 18Durant 38 Eagle Grove 30Earlham 25 East Buchanan, Winthrop 24 East Central, Miles 18 East Greene, Grand Junction 20 East Marshall, LeGrand 39 East Mills 20 East Sac County 34 East Union, Afton 19 Edgewood-Colesburg 24 Eddyville-Blakesburg 39 Elk Horn-Kimballton/Exira 26 Emmetsburg 28 English Valley, North English 24 Essex 20 Estherville-Lincoln Central 34 Fairfield 45 Farragut 19 Forest City 35 Fort Dodge 48 Fort Madison 45 Fremont-Mills, Tabor 20 Garner-Hayfield 29 Gehlen Catholic, Lemars 22 Gilbert 39 Gladbrook-Reinbeck 30 Glenwood 42 Glidden-Ralston 20 G-M-G, Garwin 23 Graettinger-Terril 16 Grandview Park Baptist 18 Grinnell 45Griswold 32Grundy Center 23Guthrie Center 25Hampton-Dumont 43 Harlan 42 Harmony-Farmington 18

Harris-Lake Park 16 Highland-Riverside 31 Hinton 28 H-L-V, Victor 25 H-M-S, Hartley 28 Hudson 30 Humboldt 43 IKM/Manning 28 Independence 44 Indianola 48 Interstate-35, Truro 40 Iowa City, City High 50 Iowa City West 50 Iowa Falls-Alden 35 Iowa Valley, Marengo 25 Janesville 17 JSPC, Jefferson 34 Jesup 38 Johnston 48 Kee, Lansing 18 Keokuk 45 Kingsley-Pierson 16 Knoxville 46 Kuemper Catholic, Carroll 34 Lakes Mills 29 Lamoni 19 Laurens-Marathon 16 Lawton-Bronson 28 LeMars 42 Lenox 19 Lewis Central, Council Bluffs 42 Linn-Mar, Marion 50 Lisbon 24 Logan-Magnolia 32 Lone Tree 24 Louisa-Muscatine 38 Lynnville-Sully 25 Madrid 25 Manson-NW Webster 28 Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto 34 Maquoketa 44 Maquoketa Valley, Delhi 30 Marion 44 Marshalltown 48 Martensdale-St. Mary’s 25 Mason City 48 Mediapolis 39 Meskwaki Settlement, Tama 18MFL/Mar-Mac 35 Melcher-Dallas 18 Midland, Wyoming 18 Mid-Prairie, Wellman 39 Missouri Valley 34 M-M-C, Marcus 22 MOC-Floyd Valley 42 Montezuma 25 Monticello 38 Moravia 18 Mormon Trail, Garden Grove 19 Mount Ayr 31 Mount Pleasant 45 Mount Vernon 45 Murray 19 Muscatine 51 Nashua-Plainfield 29 Nevada 43 New Hampton 35New London 24Newell-Fonda 16Newman Catholic, Mason City 23Newton 46Nishnabotna 20

Nodaway Valley 31North Butler, Greene 23North Cedar, Stanwood 31North Fayette, West Union 38North Iowa, Buffalo Center 22North Linn, Troy Mills 30North Mahaska, New Sharon 25North Polk, Alleman 39North Sentral, Kossuth 16North Scott, Eldridge 51North Tama, Traer 24Northeast Hamilton, Blairsburg 17Northeast, Goose Lake 30Northwood-Kensett 22Norwalk 46NUH, Cedar Falls 22Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove 34Oelwein 44Ogden 30Okoboji, Milford 34Olin 18Osage 35Oskaloosa 45Ottumwa 49Panorama, Panora 31PCM, Monroe 40Pekin 31Pella 45Pella Christian 40Perry 46Pleasantville 31Pleasant Valley 51Pocahontas Area/Pomcroy-Palmer 28Postville 24Prairie Valley, Gowrie 28Preston 18Red Oak 42Regina, Iowa City 36Remsen-Union 16Riceville 17Ridgeview, Holstein 28River Valley, Correctionville 16Riverside, Oakland 26Rockford 23Rock Valley/Boyden-Hull 42Roland-Story 39Ruthven-Ayrshire 16Saydel 45Sergeant Bluff-Luton 42Seymour 18Sheldon 34Shenandoah 40Sibley-Ocheydan 28Sidney 20Sigourney-Keota 39Sioux Center 34Sioux Central, Sioux Rapids 28Sioux City East 51Sioux City North 51Sioux City West 51Solon 45South Central Calhoun 34South Hamilton, Jewell 30South Hardin, Eldora 39South O’Brien, Paullina 28South Page, College Springs 20South Tama 45South Winnishiek, Calmar 38Southeast Polk 48Southeast Warren 25Southeast Webster-Grand 22Spalding Catholic, Granville 16

Spencer 42Spirit Lake 34Springville 18St. Albert, Council Bluffs 31St. Ansgar 29St. Edmond, Fort Dodge 39St. Mary’s, Remsen 16Stanton 20Starmont, Arlington 30Storm Lake 42Sumner-Fredericksburg 38Tipton 38Treynor 32Tri-Center, Neola 32Tri-County, Thornburg 18Tripoli 17Turkey Valley, Jackson Jct. 30Twin Cedars, Bussey 18Twin River Valley, Bode 16Underwood 32Union, LaPorte City 43Unity Christian 34Urbandale 48Valley Community, Elgin 24Valley, West Des Moines 48Van Buren, Keosauqua 38Van Meter 25Ventura 17Villisca 20Vinton-Shellsburg 44WACO-Wayland 24Walnut 20Wapello 31Wapsie Valley, Fairbank 30Washington 45Waterloo East 50Waterloo West 50Waukee 48Waukon 44Waverly-Shell Rock 44Wayne, Corydon 31Webster City 43West Bend, Mallard 16West Branch 31West Burlington, Notre Dame 38West Central Valley, Stuart 31West Central, Maynard 18West Delaware, Manchester 44West Fork 29West Hancock, Britt 22West Harrison, Mondamin 26West Liberty 38West Lyon, Inwood 28West Marshall, State Center 39West Monona 28West Sioux, Hawarden 22Western Christian, Hull 34Western Dubuque, Epworth 44 Westwood, Sloan 28Whiting 16Williamsburg 45Wilton 38Winfield-Mt. Union 24Winterset 42Woden-Crystal Lake-Titonka 17Woodbine 20Woodbury Central 22Woodward Academy 30Woodward-Granger 30


Class 8-Player Preview

Offense

Defense

1. Armstrong-Ringsted2. Fremont-Mills (Tabor)3. Northeast Hamilton (Blairsburg)4. Preston5. Adair-Casey

6. Glidden-Ralston7. Kingsley-Pierson8. West Bend-Mallard9. Grandview Park Baptist (Des Moines)10. West Central (Maynard)

Watch ListEast Mills, Clarksville, Coon Rapids-Bayard, Moravia, Murray, St. Mary’s (Remsen), Tripoli, Moravia and Stanton

QB - Marcus Mechaelsen, Senior from Northeast Hamilton (Blairsburg)QB - Tate Rohde, Senior from Kingsley-PiersonQB - Luke Shafer, Senior from East Mills RB - Tyler McDanel, Senior from MoraviaRB - Nate Meier, Senior from Fremont-Mills (Tabor)RB - Clayton Plowman, Junior from Adair-Casey RB - Blake Tebbe, Senior from Preston WR - Daniel Duysen, Senior from East Mills WR - Clay Harreld, Senior from Northeast Hamilton (Blairsburg)OL - Andrew Cerven, Senior from StantonOL - Dallas Franks, Senior from Fremont-Mills (Tabor)OL - David Newkirk, Senior from Armstrong-RingsteadOL - Karter Schult, Senior from TripoliKicker - Mitch Bonnstetter, Senior from West Bend-Mallard

DL - Austin Becthold, Senior from StantonDL - Troy Brase, Senior from West Central (Maynard)DL - Austin Drewis, Senior from TripoliDL - Brett Thackery, Senior from Armstrong-RingsteadLB - Caleb Viavarelli, Senior from ClarksvilleLB - Jacob Fedderson, Senior from PrestonLB - Dakota Oderman, Senior from Armstrong-Ringstead LB - Beau Pick, Senior from St. Mary’s (Remsen)DB - Blaze Alesch, Junior from Graettinger-TerrilDB - Austin Halls, Junior from MurrayDB - Alex Runnenberg, Senior from Laurens-MarathonDB - Colin Westbrooke, Senior from Grandview Park Baptist (Des Moines)

Punter - Blase, Alesch, Junior from Graettinger-Terril

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2010 Stats:13 games66/124 passing1156 passing yards17.5 yards per comp.25 touchdowns5 interceptions

2010 Stats:14 games50 solo tackles128 total tackles9.1 tackles per game4 interceptions1 touchdown

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Class 8-Player District 11. Kingsley-Pierson 2. St. Mary’s (Remsen) 3. Remsen-Union

1. Armstrong-Ringsted 2. West Bend-Mallard 3. Graettinger-Terrill Class 8-Player District 2ARMSTRONG-RINGSTED #mustangs

Head Coach: Robert Zotz

Best Playoff Finish: State Champs (2009, 2010);State Runner-Up (2007, 2008)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Tyler Fedderson (RB/DB); Matt Larsen (OL/DL); David Newkirk (TE/DL); Dakota Odermann (RB/LB); Brett Thackery (OL/DL/K)

14-0

Conference Outlook

Armstrong-Ringsted is once again the home of the 8-player championship. Can they continue the run they have had the past five seasons? If they do, Dakota Oderman will be a good leader with his running ability and leadership on defense. West Bend-Mallard should be one to keep your eye on if anybody can dethrone Mustangs from the district title.

C-W-L (CORWITH)panthers

HARRIS-LAKE-PARKwolves

GRAETTINGER-TERRILknights

NORTH SENTRAL KOSSUTH eagles

RUTHVEN-AYRSHIREraiders

10-2 5-5

2-7 4-5 3-6Head Coach: Ryan Wagner

Best Playoff Finish: State Semifinals (2008)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Cody Goetz (OL/DL); Josh Hilbert (QB/DL); Preston Jensen (RB/LB/P)

Head Coach: Karlton Hector

Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Blaze Alesch (DB/P); Jeremiah Andrews (DB); Colin Leiting (DL); Trent Lundgren (DB)

Head Coach: Lane Gunderson

Best Playoff Finish: 1st Round

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Colin Brons (QB); Tanner Hiveley (LB); Eli Inhen (TE/LB); Nathan Kyle (OL/LB/K/P); Brady Nissen (QB/DB)

Head Coach: Troy Adams

Best Playoff Finish: State Champs Sentral (2002, 2003);State Runner-Up North Kossuth (1979)

Top Returning Players: Steven Berkland (DL); Austin Bierstedt (TE/DL); Garrett Johnson (LB); Cody Runksmeier (LB)

Head Coach: Larry Swigen

Best Playoff Finish: No Report

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Logan Bowman (TE/DL); Kyle Toillion (FB/LB); Grant Rehan (LB); Dylan Smith (LB); Carter Williamson (LB)

WEST BEND-MALLARDwolverines 7-3

Head Coach: Pete Kapustynski

Best Playoff Finish: State Champs (1994, 1998, 1999, 2004);State Runner-Up (1991, 1996)

Top Returning Players: Anthony Bruellman (OL/DL); Matt Goeders (DB); Dustin Johnson (OL/DL); Logan Streit (RB/LB); Collin Thatcher (RB/DB); Dylan Zaugg (TE/DB);Mitch Bonstetter (QB/DB/K/P);

TWIN RIVER VALLEY(bode) 1-8

Note:Consolidated withHumboldt

Conference Outlook

Remsen-Union won the district title and lost in the second round of the playoffs. Look for Kingsley-Pierson to make a strong jump and contend for the title this season with the return of Tate Rohde at quarterback with his 2,400 yards of total offense and 41 touchdowns, 25 passing. St. Mary’s (Remsen) returns Cody Colling at quarterback and will once again be part of the district battle.

KINGSLEY-PIERSONpanthers

Head Coach: Adam Rapp & Brent Koedam


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Evan Colfack (OL/DL); Colin Henrich (DB); Cody Kuchel (RB/DB); Travis Neumann (WR); Tate Rohde (QB)

5-5

REMSEN-UNION#rockets

LAURENS-MARATHON chargers

SPALDING CATHOLICspartans

9-2

4-5 9-2 2-7Head Coach: Mike Ehn

Best Playoff Finish: State Champs (1989)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Justin DaSilva (RB); Collin Lind (DB); Alex Runneberg (QB/P)

Head Coach: Brian Wilken


Returning Lettermen: 13Top Returning Players: Rigo Johnson (FB/LB);Jeff Reichter (TE/DB); Zac Sievers (QB/DB); Andrew Temple (OL/DL)

Head Coach: Colin Youde


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Kipp Alesch (LB); Colby Felts (WR/DB); Kyle Frericks (RB/LB); Evan Kunkel (OL/K); Jeremy Sanchez (DB); Austin Sparr (OL/DL)

Head Coach: Brian Winkler


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Tanner Cobb (OL/DL); Blane Cullen (RB/LB); Zak Gander (DL); Jacob Preuss (DB); Brody Riedeman (QB/DB);Brennan Riedemann (QB/WR/DB)

Head Coach: Mike Hofman


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Tanner Christoffel (RB/DL); Austin Schmit (S); Nick Schnieder (LB); Cody Suntken (OL/LB/K)

RIVER VALLEYwolverines

WHITINGwarriors 0-9

Head Coach: Shawn Packard


Returning Lettermen: 12Top Returning Players: Kevin Grell (K/P); Dylon Kron (OL/DL); Reid Linden (QB); Nate Mikkelson (OL/DL); Christian Neldeberg (DL); Cameron Sprock (RB/LB); Chase Turner (QB/RB)

ST. MARY’S (Remsen)hawks 6-4

Head Coach: Brad Gralheer


Returning Lettermen: 11Top Returning Players: Jon Ahlers (TE/DL); Cody Colling (QB/DB); Kevin Grell (QB/TE/DL); Cody Koenck (OL/LB); Reid Lenden (TE/DL); Nate Mikkelson (TE/DL); Beau Pick (RB/LB/K/P); Seth Schroeder (OL/DL)

NEWELL-FONDAmustangs 2-7

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1. NE Hamilton 2. Tripoli 3. ClarksvilleClass 8-Player District 3CAL (LATIMER)cadets

Head Coach: Brad Folkerts


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Alex Dohrman (QB/LB); Trevor Fitz (LB); Caleb Goodman (OL/DL); Joel Johnson (WR/DB)

0-9

Conference Outlook

Northeast Hamilton (Blairsburg) lost their only game last season in the state quarterfinals and once again has Marcus Mechaelsen back who ran for 2,100 yards and passed for another 1,200 and was responsible for 52 touchdowns in the process. District rival Tripoli was the team that ended their season. Clarksville was young in many areas last season and now can use that to their benefit this season with the experience they gained. Ventura would like to think they will improve for a playoff spot as well.

CLARKSVILLEindians

NORTHEAST HAMILTON #trojans

JANESVILLEwildcats

RICEVILLEwildcats

TRIPOLIpanthers

5-5 3-6

8-3 12-1 11-2Head Coach: Clint Hospadarksy

Best Playoff Finish: 2nd Round

Returning Lettermen: 6Top Returning Players: Cory Bertrum (OL); Dalton Ciavarelli (QB/LB); Wesley Dicks (RB/S); Shane Hasken (OL/DL); Bryce Jacobs (WR/LB);

Head Coach: Travis Miller


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Nick Bartels (OL/LB); Evan Bolt (RB/LB); Josh Despard (QB/DB); Blair Mattingly (LB/P); Nick Nielson (DL); Nick Watson (DL)

Head Coach: John Seiser


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Clay Harreld (TE/S); Bryce Kaufmann (TE/DL); Ethan Seiser (DL); Kyle Sweedler (DL);Marcus Mechaelsen (QB/DB/K/P)

Head Coach: Warren Haacke


Returning Lettermen: 12Top Returning Players: Ethan Bauer (OL/DL); Caleb Harkin (TE/DL); Allen Koenigs (QB/K/P); Buzz Linkenmeyer (RB/LB); Marcus Uthe (LB)

Head Coach: Tom Nuss

Best Playoff Finish: State Runner-Up (1983)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: James Barz (QB/P); Cory Chapin (RB/LB); Tad Chapin (LB); Austin Drewis (TE/DL); Karter Schult (OL/DL); Alex Strottman (OL/DL)

WODEN-CRYSTAL

1-8Note: Dissolved

VENTURAvikings 3-6

Head Coach: Mark Pueggel


Returning Lettermen: 8Top Returning Players: Jace Byers (OL/DL); Ryan Schmitz (QB/LB); Joel Watson (RB/LB)

LAKE-TITONKAtigers

Northeast Hamilton


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1. GV Park Baptist 2. Moravia 3. Melcher-DallasClass 8-Player District 5

Class 8-Player District 41. Preston 2. West Central (Maynard) 3. Dunkerton, Midland

GRANDVIEW PARK BAPTIST defenders

Head Coach: John Safford


Returning Lettermen: 11Top Returning Players: Connor Arrasmith (OL/DL); Grant Booth (WR); Brennan Drea (QB); Dakota Keul (OL/DL); Dylan Rice (OL/DL); Colin Westbrook (RB/DB)

7-4

Conference Outlook Moravia was one of the surprise stories last season with their unbeaten regular season, but ended up falling in the 1st round of the playoffs. Back for the Mohawks with his 1,400 yards on the ground is Tyler McDanel. Grandview Park Baptist brings back some experience after their runner-up finish in the districts, Others in this district feel they have a shot at an upper division finish like Seymour and Meskwaki Settlement with their passing games and Melcher Dallas with some holes to replace but at the same time some experience to grow around and Twin Cedars (Bussey) with their running game.

HARMONY (Farmington)rockets

MESKWAKI SETTLEMENT warriors

MELCHER-DALLASsaints

MORAVIA#mohawks

SEYMOURwarriors

4-6 9-1

2-7 4-6 4-5Head Coach: Randy Clennan


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Clayton Mills (TE/LB); Jarric Nelson (S); Kyler Nelson (P); Justice Schlicher (S); Jesse Twiss (OL/DL); Andrew Whitaker (OL/DL)

Head Coach: Ryan Conrad

Best Playoff Finish: State Semifinals

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Cody Alexander (RB/DB); Deven Breese (TE/DL); Ross Dawson (OL/DL); Trent Flesher (RB); Trent Kennedy (QB/WR/LB); Kenneth Wadle (WR/DB)

Head Coach: Todd Dale


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Deontre Butts (OL/DL); Denness Keahna (WR/DB); Vincent Lasely (QB/DL); Winston Wolf (WR/LB)

Head Coach: Deny Whitlow


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Brett Benjamin (K/P); Austin Cosgrove (WR/DL); Aaron Kerr (DL); Austin Luse (TE/DL); Tyler McDanel (RB/LB); Noah Schwering (OL/DL)

Head Coach: Garrison Carter


Returning Lettermen: 8Top Returning Players: Trevor Banks (QB/LB); Brody Eldridge (WR/LB); Tell Heesch (OL/DL); Trevor Sherrard (WR/LB)

TWIN CEDARS (Bussey) sabers 4-5

Head Coach: Jared Jensen


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Colton Bonnet (DB); Deryk Bingham (DL); Jared Stephens (RB/LB); Dan Williams (RB/LB)

TRI-COUNTY (Thornburg) trojans 0-9

Head Coach: Scott Edmundson


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: William Corrick (OL/DL); Colton Molyneux (QB/S); Levi Ryals (WR/DB/P); Isaac Shaull (RB/P); Tate Shipley (RB); Spencer Steinke (LB)

Conference Outlook

Preston was perfect through the regular season but lost in the second round of the playoffs. Season outlook once again looks bright with the Jason Feddersen and Blake Tebbe back with their combined 2,500 yards of offense. Add the players part of the East central program that was dissolved and the already good add depth. West Central (Maynard) has tradition and a group they can improve around to be a challenger for the district title. Dunkerton and Midland (Wyoming) look to improve for playoff spots.

CENTRAL CITYwildcats

Head Coach: Matt Weis


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Alden Betzer (OL/DL); Clayton Visek (DB)

4-5

DUNKERTONraiders

MIDLAND (Wyoming)eagles

KEE (LANSING)hawks

PRESTON#trojans

7-3

4-6 4-5 10-1Head Coach: Travis Rigdon


Returning Lettermen: 11Top Returning Players: Dillon Anderson (QB); Jason Bedard (DB); Jacob Boeschen (RB/DB); Mitchell Cox (FB/LB); Brandon Eighmey (LB); Hunter Hiedeman (OL/DL); Logan Studer (TE/LB/P)

Head Coach: Neil Galema


Returning Lettermen: 7Top Returning Players: Cole Carroll (RB/DB); Blair Cooper (QB/LB); Jordon Cooper (OL/DL); Jack Janett (OL/DL); Jordon Milton (RB/LB)

Head Coach: Phil Whitman


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Kyle Andresen (OL/DL); Ryan Andresen (OL/LB); Jared Jeffery (OL/DL); Ryan Leonard (QB/LB/P); Dylan Taylor (OL/DL)

Head Coach: Kevin Behr


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Jason Fedderson (QB/LB); Alex Hinerichsen (OL/DL/K); Michel Keaton (LB); Blake Tebbe (RB/LB); Keaton Tebbe (OL/DL)

WEST CENTRALblue devils 7-3

Head Coach: Steve Mider


Returning Lettermen: 17Top Returning Players: Mason Bantz (OL/LB); Troy Brase (OL/DL); Brian Byerly (QB); Lucas Cavanaugh (RB/LB); Nakota Conrad (DB); Jon Cummings (OL/DL); Devin Decker (DB); Spencer Grimm (RB/LB);

SPRINGVILLEorioles 2-7

Head Coach: Jared Baumann


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Brian Allsup (K); Caleb Anderson (K); Drake Coonrod (RB/LB/P); Jake Hulett (QB/LB); Elias Nissen (RB/LB); Tyler Stewart (OL/DL)

EAST CENTRAL (Miles) raiders 3-6

Note:Dissolved

OLINlions 0-8

Note: Dissolved, now with Anamosa

Blake Tebbe, Preston

Tyler McDanel, Moravia



1. Adair-Casey 2. Murray 3. LenoxClass 8-Player District 6ADAIR-CASEYbombers

Head Coach: Wade Anderson

Best Playoff Finish: State Champs (2000, 2001);State Runner-Up (2003, 2004)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Sawyer Ocheltree (TE/DL); Cole Palmer (RB/LB); Clayton Plowman (RB); Dallas Wheatley (DL); Jordan Wheatley (DL/K)

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Conference Outlook Lenox has been not just good but nearly unbeatable over the past three seasons and d when you have that kind of tradition you know who the easy choice is, but this looks to be a year where they can be tested with major graduation losses. Adair-Casey also has tradition in the 8-player games and return Clayton Plowman in the backfield to lead the way. Murray and CAM (Anita) look once again to make progress after playoff appearances last season. Lamoni was very young last year but gained experience and hope to improve as well.

ANKENY CHRISTIANeagles

EAST UNION (AFTON)eagles

CAM (ANITA)cougars

LAMONIdemons

LENOX#tigers

6-5 1-8

4-5 3-6 13-1Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Trevor Collins (OL/LB); Garrett Nelson (DB)

Head Coach: Joe Wollum


Returning Lettermen: 10Top Returning Players: Devban Amdor (OL/LB); Jarrad Cavin (S); Logan Dinkla (S); Ian Hunt (QB); Tyler Stork (OL/DL); Matthew Williamson (OL/DL)

Head Coach: Steve Kinyon


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Trevor Barnett (QB); Casey Ditzler (P); Michael Weinkoetz (QB); Zach Welch (RB/DB/K)

Head Coach: Brian Nowlin


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Beau Bjorland (QB); Kaz Cozad (DB); Caleb Heltenberg (WR); Brock Mahi (RB/DB); Dillon Pitt (QB/P)

Head Coach: Allen Dukes

Best Playoff Finish: State Champs (2008);State Runner-Up (2009, 2010)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Sean Bennett (LB); Dustin Gordon (RB); Gavin Kerschner (RB); Saul Montiel (OL/DL); Jordan Reed (OL/DL); Mason Peterson (DB/K/P)

MURRAYmustangs 7-3

Head Coach: Keith Shields


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Hunter Decker (OL/DL); Austin Halls (QB/LB); Zeb Hatfield (TE/DL); Andrew Rider (RB/LB); Jeremy Shaw (OL/DL); Cody Scroggie (WR/DB)

MORMON TRAILsaints 0-9

Head Coach: Travis Johnson


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: James Clow (OL/DL); Caelen Jackson (TE/LB); Austin Leer (QB/DB/P); CJ Poterfield (RB/LB)

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1. Fremont Mills (Tabor) 2. Stanton 3. East Mills Class 8-Player District 8

Class 8-Player District 71. Glidden-Ralston 2. Coon Rapids-Bayard 3. Woodbine

EAST MILLSwolverines

Head Coach: Andy Irwin

Best Playoff Finish: Sub State Round

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Caleb Barney (LB); Pierre Bassich (OL/DL); Daniel Duysen (TE/LB); David Howell (OL/DL); Kaleb Richter (RB/LB); Luke Schafer (QB/DB); Kyle Steiner (DB); Travis Tupper (K)

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Conference Outlook

Fremont-Mills (Tabor) had one of those seasons to remember, reaching the semifinals before losing their only game to eventual state champions Armstrong-Ringsted. That run should do them well as they return a ton of experience including Nate Meier and his 1,600 plus yards on the ground. Stanton is another strong contender along with East Mills.

ESSEXtrojans

NISHNABOTNAblue devils

FREMONT-MILLS#knights

SIDNEYcowboys

SOUTH PAGErebels

12-1 5-4

1-8 6-4 0-9Head Coach: Michael Almquist


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Levi Allen (WR/DB); Conner Bangston (OL/DL); Lane Brammer (RB); Zach Dailey (QB/S/P); Brett Johnson (OL/DL); Jordan Jones (TE/LB); Cameron Kinney (RB/S); Dallas Lindsy (DB)

Head Coach: Jeremy Christiansen

Best Playoff Finish: Semifinals (2010)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Curtis Beem (LB); Josh Larsen (RB/DB); Nate Meier (RB/DL); Seth Phillips (OL/LB); AJ Scarbourgh (QB); Nicholas Williams (LB); Logan Wood (LB/K)

Head Coach: Toby Young

Best Playoff Finish: Hamburg/State Runner-Up (1972);Farragut/State Runner-Up (2002)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Dakota Dovel (OL/DL); Jacob Tristan (LB); Trent Turney (OL/DL);Andrew Thompson (QB/RB/S)

Head Coach: Donnie Sears


Returning Lettermen: 12Top Returning Players: Brendon Hardy (RB/S); Noah McKeever (QB); Mark Nenneman (LB); Scott Ryan (LB); Jacob Thorne (LB)

Note: Dropped Football

VILLISCAbluejays 3-6

Head Coach: T.J. Quick


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Zack Adcock (OL/DL); Joe McKinley (WR/DB); Jared Spunaugle (WR/DB); Damon Sunderman (QB/P)

STANTONvikings 8-3

Head Coach: Don Hicks & Jake Nimrod

Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2007)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Austin Becthold (OL/DL); Greg Focht (RB/LB); Brent Hanson (WR/LB); Tyler Havrum (QB/RB//LB/P); Jeff Marshall (QB/S); Tyler Walter (FB/LB)

Conference Outlook

Glidden-Ralston won the district title last season where they reached the quarterfinal round before losing. The Wildcats and Coon Rapids-Bayard both will try to continue with tradition, replacing many key performers through graduation. Woodbine returns some key pieces and look to improve and challenge for a district title. Also in the mix for the playoffs are East Greene (Grand Junction) and Boyer Valley (Dunlap).

AR-WE-VA (WESTSIDE) rockets

Head Coach: Phil Synder


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Tyson Jackson (TE/LB); Elliott Kock (LB); Jacob Kraus (OL/DL); Blake Liechti (DB); Zorro Martinez (RB/DB); Ross Pawletzki (QB);

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BOYER VALLEYbulldogs

COON RAPIDS-BAYARDcrusaders

CHARTER OAK-UTEbobcats

EAST GREENEhawks

GLIDDEN-RALSTON#wildcats

0-9 8-3

6-4 7-3 10-2Head Coach: Jay Petersen


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Luke Elder (DB); Cole McAllister (OL/DL); Michael Hanigan (QB/DB); Nick Miller (OL/DL); Craig Warnock (TE/LB)

Head Coach: Adam Eggeling


Returning Lettermen: 14Top Returning Players: Andrew Brown (OL/DL); Josh Gotto (QB/DB); Joey Krier (RB/LB)/LB; Shay Melby (RB); Shane Sorensen (LB);Andrew Christiansen (RB/TE/LB)

Head Coach: Dan Spooner


Returning Lettermen: 5Top Returning Players: Austin Anthofer (LB); Clay Blass (LB); Sean Boeke (OL/DL); Caleb Oswald (OL/DL); Gage Reis (QB/LB)

Head Coach: Tony Berger & Tim Bardole


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Tory Beger (QB/LB); Tyler Cooklin (QB); Zach Hiller (OL/DL); Reed Ostrander (TE/DL)

Head Coach: Kreg Lensch

Best Playoff Finish: State Champs (1975, 2005)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: B.J. Anthofer (QB); Dan Ertz (OL/DL); Justin Free (RB); Mitchell Lensch (RB); Shane Venteicher (S)

WOODBINEtigers 4-5

Head Coach: Jason Strong


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Kyle Kuhlman (RB/LB); Mason Mentink (LB); Josh Metusik (S); Sam Powers (QB); Gavvon Shafer (LB)

WALNUTwarriors 1-8

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Glidden-Ralston

Nate Meier, Fremont-Mills (Tabor)


Martensdale-St. Mary’s


Class A Preview

1. Gehlen Catholic (LeMars)2. WACO (Wayland)3. West Hancock (Britt)4. Madrid5. Postville

6. Clay Central-Everly7. BGM (Brooklyn)8. North Tama (Traer)9. Newman Catholic (Mason City)10. Bishop Garrigan (Algona)

Offense

Defense

Watch ListVan Meter, Belle Plane, Akron-Westfield, Bedford, Earlham, North Butler (Greene), North Mahaska (New Sharon) and Lisbon

QB - Gabe Dunn, Senior from Newman Catholic (Mason City)QB - C.J. Manthe, Senior from MadridQB - Tanner Utesch, Junior from Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn RB - Trevor Bouma, Senior from Gehlen Catholic (LeMars)RB - Travis Dougherty, Senior from BedfordRB - Jeremy Johnson, Senior from MadridRB - Chris Schleuger, Junior from West Hancock (Britt) WR - Tyler Birdsall, Sophomore from West Harrison (Mondamin) WR - Nathan Schmadeke, Senior from Grundy CenterOL - Ben Neal, Senior from RockfordOL -Micah Neary, Senior from Gehlen Catholic (LeMars)OL - Weston Neuendorf, Senior from Colo-NescoOL - Tyler Smith, Senior from LisbonKicker - Colton Townsend, Junior from Bedford

DL - Gunnar Clark, Junior from West Hancock (Britt)DL - Brandon Imoehl, Senior from PostvilleDL - Kendal Leichty, Senior from WACO (Wayland)DL - Mike Richards, Senior from Iowa Valley (Marengo)LB - Brody Blint, Senior from DanvilleLB - Josh Haberl, Senior from Woodbury Central (Moville)LB - Cody Jarmes, Senior from PostvilleLB - Dillon McClenathan, Senior from H-L-V (Victor)DB - Brian Forbes, Junior from Lone TreeDB - Mitchell Hedlund, Senior from Akron-WestfieldDB - Ben Knake, Senior from LisbonDB - Tyler Reicks, Senior from Van MeterPunter - Michael Kelchen, Senior from Edgewood-Colesburg

CLASS A PRESEASON TOP 10

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Top offensive player Top defensive playerBRANDON IMOEHLpostvillesr. / defensive linemen

TANNER UTESCHmarcus-meriden cleghornjr. / quarterback

2010 Stats:9 games147/261 passing1881 passing yards12.8 yards per comp.18 touchdowns7 rushing touchdowns

2010 Stats:11 games26 solo tackles55 total tackles5.0 tackles per game13 tackles for loss

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Micah Neary, OL, Gehlen Catholic (LeMars) (photo by Roy Tucker/Pep Rally Photo)

Josh Haberl, OL,Woodbury Central



Class A District 11. Gehlen Catholic 2. Clay Cent.-Everly 3. Akron-West., MMC-Marcus

1. West Hancock 2. Bishop Garrigan 3. N.-KensettClass A District 2

Conference Outlook

Gehlen Catholic (LeMars) won the district title last season and returns the 1,900 yards on the ground by Trevor Bouma. Clay Central-Everly has a good group back to be in the district picture, along with Akron-Westfield. Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn could be a sleeper.

AKRON-WESTFIELDwesterners

Head Coach: Graham LundtBest Playoff Finish: State Champions (2002)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: David Berkes (OL/DL); Cory Eskra (DB); Mitchell Hedlund (WR); Taylor James (RB/LB/K); Chance Klemme (QB); Chet Utesch (WR); Chet Willer (WR/LB)

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MARCUS-MERIDEN-CLEGHORN eagles

WEST SIOUX (HAWARDEN)falcons

CLAY CENT.-EVERLY mavericks

Gehlen Catholic (LEMARS) #jays

WOODBURY CENTRAL(MOVILLE)wildcats

7-3 10-2

0-95-6

5-5Head Coach: Brad Cave

Best Playoff Finish: NAReturning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Brady Dalton (LB); Andrew Hoefling (WR); Lee Hueser (LB); Jake Meehan (DB); Tyler Prunty (OL/LB); Zach Specht (WR); Tanner Utesch (QB); Nathan Zubrod (OL/LB)

Head Coach: Kevin Fahnlander


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Jared Schoelerman (QB/K); Brent Trierwieler (RB/DL)

Head Coach: Clint McKee


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: David Hernandez (RB/LB); Logan Vlotho (OL/DL)

Head Coach: Tony GunterBest Playoff Finish: State Champions (1995); State Runner-Up (1996)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Trevor Bouma (RB/LB); Conor Kneip (OL/DL); Jordan Langel (RB); Alec Mousel (RB); Micah Neary (OL/DL); Mick Sitzmann (K); Michael Whitehead (WR/DB); Zach Wurth (TE/LB)

Head Coach: Kelly Manker


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: NA

Conference Outlook

Bishop Garrigan (Algona), Northwood-Kensett and West Hancock (Britt) all tied for the district with 4-1 records. West Hancock returns 2,800 yards and 32 touchdowns on the ground with Chris and Zac Schleuger. The Vikings and the Golden Bears have some key experience back to help with leadership in replacing some key personnel. North Iowa (Buffalo Center) hopes to improve with a group gaining experience as underclassmen.

BELMOND-KLEMMEbroncos

Head Coach:NABest Playoff Finish: NA

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Nick Dugger (OL/DL); Reed Lette (RB); Logan McKenna (RB); Keaton Mallen (QB)

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NORTHWOOD-KENSETT vikings

SE WEBSTER-GRAND(BURNSIDE)eagles

BISHOP GARRIGAN (ALGONA)#golden bears

NORTH IOWA (BUFFALO CENTER)roughriders

WEST HANCOCK(BRITT)eagles

6-4 3-7

5-6 0-9 8-4Head Coach: David Capitani


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Tanner Haberman (LB); Dylan Nitcher (QB/RB/LB); Garrett Olson (RB); Shayne Olson (OL/DL); Nik Werner (RB/LB/K)

Head Coach: Marty Wadle

Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1985); State Runner-Up (1999, 2005)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Grant Redding (RB)

Head Coach: Chip Wisecup

Best Playoff Finish: NA

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Tyson Comstock (LB/P); Tagen Dodson (RB/DL); Riley Grandfield (OL/DL); David Hannon (RB); Tysen Hansen (OL/DL); Joe Lennon (QB/LB)

Head Coach: Don Anderson


Returning Lettermen: 12Top Returning Players: Frank Campos (RB/LB); Blake Huntington (RB/DL); Troy Kettwick (WR/DB); Eric Krull (QB); DB); Mark Milbrandt (TE/LB); Justin Murray (OL/DL)

Head Coach: Bob Sanger

Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1996); State Runner-Up (1993)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Gunnar Clark (LB); Ryder Clark (LB); Ryan Fedders (DB); Seth Goepel Schleuger (RB/P); Pat Smith (OL/LB)

Trevor Bouma, Gehlen Catholic (Lemars)

West Hancock (Britt)


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1. Newman Catholic 2. N. Butler 3. RockfordClass A District 3

Conference Outlook

Newman Catholic (Mason City) was unbeaten last season, winning the district title before losing to eventual state champion North Tama in the quarterfinal round of the playoffs. The district takes a beating through graduation this season, which should help North Butler (Greene) with some experience coming back. Newcomers will leave a thumb print on this district title race.

COLO-NESCOroyals

Head Coach: Bill Huebner


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Brock Angell (RB); Garrett Eley (OL/DL); Ethan Jamison (TE/DL); Brandon Niemeyer (QB); Nathan Thompson (OL/DL); Weston Neuendorf (OL/LB); Curtis Walker (LB)

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NEWMAN CATHOLIC (MASON CITY)#knights

NORTH BUTLER (GREENE)bearcats

G-M-G (GARWIN) wolverines

GRUNDY CENTER spartans

ROCKFORDwarriors

0-10 2-7

11-1 1-8 8-2Head Coach: Mike Dirksen


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Gabe Dunn (QB/K); Phillip LaPointe (DB/P); Kane Louscher (OL/LB); Andrew Uveling (LB); John Waters (LB)

Head Coach: Kyl Gillespie

Best Playoff Finish: NAReturning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Blane Anderson (RB/DB); Jordan Barnes (P); Greyson Fraser (LB); Brandon Lolwing (RB); Chris Reed (DB); Austin Vaughn (K); Aaron Williams (DB)

Head Coach: Mark Rusch


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Cody Codner (RB); Blake Jacobs (OL/DL); Kaleb Junker (RB); Dustin Osier (QB/S); Tyron Steere (OL/DL/K/P); Robbie Rottler (RB/WR/LB)

Head Coach: Brandon Krusey

Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1984, 1987, 1988)

Returning Lettermen: 17Top Returning Players: Cody Cole (RB/LB); John Faust (OL/LB); Dylan Lyman (WR/LB); Joel Rust (QB); Nathan Schmadake (WR/S)

Head Coach: Nick Johnson


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Matt Fullerton (OL/LB); Spencer Kelly (RB/DB); Darrin Kingery (DB); Isaac Schwantes (OL/DL); Eric Staudt (OL/DL)

Nathan Schamdake, Grundy Center


1. WACO 2. Lisbon 3. Lone TreeClass A District 5

Class A District 41. Postville 2. North Tama 3. Central (Elkader)

Conference Outlook

Home of the Class 1A state champions, North Tama (Traer) has tradition and that is what they will count on as they look for the next wave of talent. Postville could be ready for the district run this season with Dallas Imoehl back running the football. The real battle will be for the final two spots which look wide-open.

CENTRAL (ELKADER) warriors

Head Coach: Tom Wilwert


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Lee Christian (DB); Brian Howell (LB); Charles Roberts (OL/DL); Conor Rodas (OL/DL)

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EDGEWOOD-COLESBURG vikings

NORTH TAMA (TRAER)*#redhawks

DON BOSCO (GILBERTVILLE)dons

EAST BUCHANNAN (WINTHROP)buccaneers

POSTVILLEpirates

1-8 2-7

2-7 14-0 8-3Head Coach: Rob Petsche

Best Playoff Finish: NAReturning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Joe Bottleman (OL/DL); Michael Kelchen (DB/K); Tyler Meese (OL/LB); Dustin Wegman (RB/LB)

Head Coach: Colby Yoder

Best Playoff Finish: NAReturning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Tyler Backes (LB); Brandt Becker (WR/DB); Austin Demuth (DB); Jake Hogan (DB)

Head Coach: Brent Thoren

Best Playoff Finish: Class 1A State Champions (2010); State Runner-Up (2008)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Mitchell Boerm (WR); Blade Bradley (OL/DL); Justin Coshow (P); Nolan Hefty (K); Justin Jacobs (RB/LB); Nick Whannel (OL/LB); Jacob Wrage (QB/DB)

Head Coach: Kevin Hesner

Best Playoff Finish: State Semifinals (1998, 2006)

Top Returning Players: Brandon Beyer (TE/LB); Evan Franck (QB); Dalton Jones (OL/DL); Vincent Mossman (RB/DB);

Head Coach: Ray Rankin

Best Playoff Finish: State Runner-Up

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Abdeel Hernandez (K); Dallas Imoehl (RB/LB); Cody Jarmes (RB/LB); Zach Steffans (QB/P); Marcus Thomas (OL/DL)

VALLEY COMM.(ELGIN)tigers

Head Coach: Chad Beerman


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Clay Amundson (OL/DL); Grant Wagner (RB/DB)

Conference Outlook

WACO (Wayland) won the district title last season and played in the semifinals before losing to eventual state champions, North Tama. Lisbon and Lone Tree were right behind last season and could be set to battle for the title this season. Both return a solid group with winning experience. Danville struggled last season but was young and now hopes to use the lessons and turn into more victories this year.

DANVILLEbears

Head Coach: Dustin KirklandBest Playoff Finish: 1st Round

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Chris Barton (RB/DL); Joseph Beck (OL/DL); Christopher Quickstad (QB); Hunter Steinhoff (LB); CJ Williams (RB/DB)

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LONE TREE lions

NEW LONDONtigers

ENGLISH VALLEYS(NORTH ENGLISH)bears

LISBONlions

WACO (WAYLAND)#warriors

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5-5 2-7 12-1Head Coach: Mike Miller

Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1982); State Runner-Up (1984) Highland-Lone Tree (1997)Returning Lettermen: 14Top Returning Players: Logan Forbes (OL/DL); Gabe Lorack (QB/DB); Harry Miller (OL/DL); Levi Rertzler (FB/LB); Lucas Sieverding (WR/S)

Head Coach: Mike Lang

Best Playoff Finish: 1st roundReturning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Lincoln Parmenter (WR/DB); Adam Wolf (RB/LB)

Head Coach: Darrin Loyd


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Tanner Gipple (OL/DL); Grant McPheron (DB)

Head Coach: Kent Allison

Best Playoff Finish: Quarterfinal Round

Top Returning Players: Nathan Budde (WR/LB); Hunter Caspers 9OL/LB); Skylar Ellerbach (WB/DB); Seth Hall (WB/DB);Jake Hendricks (OL/DL); Nate Jubeck (RB/DL); Ben Knake (QB/S); Trevor Moore (RB/LB); Logan Rickard (TE/LB); Preston Russell (OL/DL); Tait Simpson (RB/LB); Tyler Smith (OL)

Head Coach: Chad Edeker


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Justin Freyenberger (RB/LB); Kendall Leighty (OL/DL); Skylar Miller (OL/DL); Christian Roth (DB)

WINFIELD-MT. UNIONwolves

Head Coach: Russ Buffington


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Hunter Counts (LB); Derek Dedic (QB); Andrew Roller (K)

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Class A District 6 1. B-G-M (Brooklyn) 2. Belle Plaine 3. Lynnville-Sully

Conference Outlook

B-G-M (Brooklyn) won the district title last year. This season will be interesting with most of the district looking for younger and less experienced players to make their mark for success in a wide-open district, but the Bears will be the favorite behind 1,000-yard rusher Danny Brau. Lynnville-Sully and Belle Plaine should challenge for a playoff spot, along with Montezuma and North Mahaska (New Sharon).

BELLE PLAINE plainsmen

Head Coach: Todd Bohlen


Returning Lettermen: 8Top Returning Players: Logan Baburek (QB); Dustin Drexler (RB/LB); Brett Hampton (RB/LB); Lance Hinschberger (RB/DB); Cooper Northrup (RB/DB/K); Chad Olson (DL); Tyler Williams (LB)

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IOWA VALLEY (MARENGO) tigers

LYNNVILLE-SULLYhawks

B-G-M (BROOKLYN)#bears

H-L-V (Victor) warriors

MONTEZUMAbraves

9-2 6-5

6-43-6 4-5

Head Coach: Vince McGee


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Carter Buswell (LB); Josh Kriegel (TE/DL); Robert Lockhart (DL); Logan Loftus (QB/P); Mark Richards (DL); Jace Roberts (LB); Cody Van Dee (DL)

Head Coach: Jerod BurnsBest Playoff Finish: 2nd Round

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Nate Beck (DB); Danny Brau (RB); Chase Faas (LB); Spencer Gritsch (QB/K/P); Blake Jack (DB); Ed Kline (OL/DL)

Head Coach: John Kramer


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Blake Dunsbergen (S); Tim Jansen (RB); Nathan Russell (LB); Kyle Terlouw (OL/DL); Brady Van Wyk (RB); Cale Van Wyk (QB/S)

Head Coach: Kevin Smith


Top Returning Players: Tanner DeBrower (LB); Dillon McClenthan (RB/DB)

Head Coach: Ryan Van Veen


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Matt Armstrong (DL); Zach Gibson (QB/LB); Conner Johnston (DL); Codi Townsend (DB); Stephen Vavroch (QB)

NORTH MAHASKA(NEW SHARON)wahawks

Head Coach: Stve EhretBest Playoff Finish: State Champions (2005); State Runner-Up (1989, 1995, 2004)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Alec Fuller (LB); Clayton Korell (QB); Cody Larson (LB); Trent Lindeman (RB/LB); Cully Spears (DL)

1. Madrid 2. Van Meter 3. Earlham Class A District 7

Conference Outlook

Madrid once again won the district title and the UNI-Dome trip, finished runner-up to North Tama (Traer) in the title game. Tradition is big in Tiger country so unless something strange happens you would have to be reaching not to pick Madrid until someone proves they are capable of beating them in district play. Van Meter and Guthrie Center are always solid playoff contenders and Earlham was young last year and should improve on that experience in a tough district.

EARLHAMcardinals

Head Coach: Scott Driskell


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Tyler Book (QB/DB/P); Ben Evans (OL/DL); Parker Frey (DL); Isaac Logemann (DL); Derek Rice (RB/K); Zack Rice (RB); Brett Tomlinson (LB)

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MARTENSDALE-ST. MARYS blue devils

SOUTHEAST WARREN (LIBERTY CENTER)warriors

GUTHRIE CENTER tigers

MADRID +#tigers

VAN METERbulldogs

7-4 13-1

1-8 1-8 7-4Head Coach: Brent Parrott


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Garrett Gehringer (LB/P); Zeb Noel (TE/DL)); Austin Streyffeler (DB); Trent Verwers (QB)

Head Coach: Brent Meier


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Marcus Bolton (OL/LB/P); Gavin Laughery (RB/DB); Zeb Osen (TE/S)

Head Coach: Matt Oliver


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Austin Allen (WR); Carter Horton (RB); Sha’Ron Real (RB); David Thornton (WR/DB)

Head Coach: Randy Hinkel

Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1991); State Runner-Up (1990, 1993, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2010)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Tanner Adams (RB/LB); Owen Gibbons (RB); Jeremy Johnson (RB/DB); Taylor Kendall (TE/DL); Ryan Langan (LB); CJ Manthe (QB/S); Nick Novotny (DB/K)

Head Coach: Eric Trudo


Returning Lettermen: 22Top Returning Players: Max Bauman (OL/LB); Tyger Bottenfield (WR/DB); Dalton Bright (RB/DB); Brandon Brittain (QB/DL); Jake Campbell (OL); Jake Chevalier (OL/LB); Logan Crawford (WR/DB); Connor Cypser (DB); Michael Folkerts (QB/DL); Tyler Reicks (RB/DB)


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1. Bedford 2. A-H-S-T (Avoca) 3. Exira/Elk-Horn-Kimballton Class A District 8

Conference Outlook

Bedford won the district title last year but this season the district is a tough one to pick. I would lean toward those with past success, which includes the Bulldogs and A-H-S-T (Avoca) but nothing will surprise me here. Add the fact that West Harrison (Mondamin) has consolidated with Missouri Valley and is no longer a member of the district just makes each district game huge.

A-H-S-T (AVOCA)vikings

Head Coach: Cory Faust

Best Playoff Finish: State Semfinals (2008)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Kyle Bauerkemper (DB); John Behrens (RB/LB); Austin Fink (RB); Ben Jacobsen (DB); Jake Larson (LB); Jake Olesen (P); Bill Price (OL/LB); Dylan Zornes (LB)

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EXIRA/ELK HORN-KIMBALLTONspartans

RIVERSIDE (OAKLAND) bulldogs

BEDFORD #bulldogs

CORNING red raiders

WEST HARRISON(MONDAMIN)hawkeyes

10-2 1-8

4-63-7

1-8Head Coach: Scott Yates and Tom Petersen


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Beck Benton (LB); Nick Peppers (LB); Dayton Rasmussen (TE/DB); Spencer Smith (RB); Preston Waymire (OL/DL/K/P)

Head Coach: Bob McCoy


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Cole Bonde (DB); Dylan French (LB); Cody Morris (DB); Kolten Serfit (QB); Brandon Sleep (OL/DL); Cole Strong (RB)

Head Coach: Burke Swenson


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Mack Housman (DL); Deven Moore (QB); Cole Potter (LB); Rick Williams (OL/DL)

Head Coach: Kent Bass


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Jeremy Loghry (RB/DL); Dustin Sleep (OL/DL)

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PRESEASON ALL-STATE TEAMSOffense

1. Dike-New Hartford2. West Branch3. Emmetsburg4. Woodward-Granger5. St. Albert (Council Bluffs)

6. North Cedar (Stanwood)7. Aplington-Parkersburg8. West Lyon (Inwood)9. Starmont (Arlington)10. IKM-Manning

Watch ListGriswold, Panorama (Panora), Des Moines Christian, Griswold, Gladbrook-Reinbeck, Hudson, Logan-Magnolia, Maquoketa Valley (Dehli), Nodaway Valley, Ridge View and Wapsie Valley (Fairbank)

QB - J.D. Culjat, Senior from St. Albert (Council Bluffs)QB - Jace Engstler, Senior from Garner-HayfieldQB - Josh Rekers, Senior from Dike-New Hartford RB - Jason Grill, Senior from Aplington-ParkersburgRB - Andrew McCune, Junior from Woodward-GrangerRB - Jordan Mitchel, Senior from Turkey Valley (Jackson Junction) RB - Andrew Wellik, Junior from Emmetsburg WR - Craig Brown, Senior from Hinton OL - Grant Greenfield, Senior from Sibley-OcheyedanOL - Derrick Miller, Senior from West BranchOL - Dustin Pritchett, Senior from Mount AyrOL - Nathan Somsky, Senior from Woodward-GrangerOL - Jacob Steinberg, Senior from Saint AnsgarKicker - Carter Funke, Senior from Maquoketa Valley (Delhi)

DefenseDL - Dante Copeland, Junior from Panorama (Panora)DL - Austin McCartan, Senior from EmmetsburgDL - Marco Naughton, Senior from St. Albert (Council Bluffs)DL - Zach Rathman, Senior from Lawton-BronsonLB - Si Eikelenborg, Senior from Dike-New HartfordLB - Brennen Miller, Senior from Dike-New HartfordLB - Jackson Steinberg, Senior from Saint AnsgarLB - Tanner Tenley, Senior from North Cedar (Stanwood)DB - Brady Berkland, Senior from EmmetsburgDB - Jacob Muser, Senior from Woodward-GrangerDB - Steven Stoner, Senior from Wapsie Valley (Fairbank)DB - Adam Teunissen, Senior from West Lyon (Inwood)Punter - Cameron Vinsand, Junior from Highland (Riverside)

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ALTA-AURELIAwarriors

Head Coach: Kevin HammerBest Playoff Finish: Aurelia - State Runner-Up (1986 A, 2001 8-player)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Austin Glawe (TE/S); Dylan Harms (OL/DL); Jalen Hennignsen (RB); Junior Molina (K); Alex Stephan (DB); Garrett Van Houten (FB/LB)

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Conference Outlook

When you say “Emmetsburg,” everyone thinks football and why not? The E-Hawks won yet another district title and lost to eventual state champions and district runner-up, rival West Lyon (Inwood). The running game is in good hands once again with Andrew Wellik and Marcus Akridge who combined for 2,000 yards and 24 touchdowns. West Lyon should be around despite graduation losses and South O’Brien (Paulina) hopes to improve with a nice, experienced group of back. Another team that went through growing pains last year was Pocahontas Area/Pomeroy-Palmer.

Class 1A District 2 1. Emmetsburg 2. West Lyon (Inwood) 3. South O’Brien (Paulina)

SIBLEY-OCHEYEDANgenerals

SIOUX CENTRAL(SIOUX RAPIDS)rebels

EMMETSBURG#e-hawks

HARTLEY-MELVIN-SANBORNhawks

SOUTH O’BRIEN PAULINAwolverines

11-18-3

6-4 2-7 4-5Head Coach: Craig Parkinson

Best Playoff Finish: Sibley - State Champions (1978)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Casey Hertz (LB); Kelly Schoeneman (DB); Jacob Seivert (DB); Ethan Stofferan (RB/LB)

Head Coach: Mike Dunlap

Best Playoff Finish: State Champions 1977, 1979, 1989, 1990, 1997, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2008); State Runner-Up (1975, 1976, 1978, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1988)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Marcus Akridge (RB/DL); Brady Berkland (RB/LB);Jake Carlson (LB); Jake Jackson (QB/S); Ryan Kliegl (DB); Austin McCartan (LB); Andrew Wellik (RB)

Head Coach: Travis Schueller


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Ethan Lindquist (DL); Brad Ripke (QB); Collin Swanson (OL/DB); Dalton Tripp (OL/DL); Nick Wittmaack (WR)

Head Coach: Steve WaechterBest Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals; Sanborn State-Runner-Up (1985)Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Brett Flynn (OL/DL); Cade Harvey (QB); Russell Lorch (OL/DL); Logan Rozeboom DB); Troy Simons (LB)

Head Coach: Mark Fuhrmann

Best Playoff Finish: NAReturning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Tyler Draper (RB/DB); John Gray (RB/LB); Tim Jenness (RB/DB/P); Tanner Mathews (WR/LB); Adam Paulsen (QB); Austin Wise (K)

WEST LYON (INWOOD)*wildcats 12-2

Head Coach: Jay Rozeboom

Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1998, 1999, 2010) State Runner-Up (1995, 2008)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Tate Kellenberger (OL/DL); Sully-Al-Ostaz (RB); Adam Teunissen (WR/DB/P); Tyler Van Middendorp (LB)

Conference Outlook

Hinton won the district title last year but graduation may have you looking somewhere else this season. Lawton-Bronson, IKM-Manning, Ridge View and Manson-NW Webster are four to keep your eye on in. IKM-Manning has such a strong tradition it is hard to overlook their potential but Ridge View with Seth Johnson and his 1,700 yards in the air is a good place to start.

Class 1A District 11. IKM-Manning 2. Ridge View 3. Lawton-Bronson

HINTON blackhawks

Head Coach: Steve Diediker and Bruce Held


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Craig Brown (TE/LB); Logan Grenko (FB/LB); Jason VanderKooi (DB)

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PRAIRIE VALLEY (GOWRIE) warriors

RIDGE VIEW (HOLSTEIN)#raptors

IKM-MANNINGwolves

LAWTON-BRONSON eagles

WEST MONONA (ONAWA)spartans

5-5 7-3

5-4 4-6 2-7Head Coach: Craig Jelinek


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Cole Black (P); Nick Carlson (RB); Josh Dyer (RB); Blake Kromrie (OL/LB); Tanner Lawman (DB); Matt Streit (OL/LB)

Head Coach: Tom Casey and Floyd ForemanBest Playoff Finish: IKM - State Champions (2006); Manning - State Champions (2002); State Runner-Up (2000)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Austin Haubrich (RB/DB); Sam Irlmeier (LB); Cody Kahl (OL/DL); Dillon Muhlbauer (TE/DL); Robert Tank (QB/DB); Shayne Wiese (RB/DB); Cody Willenborg (LB)

Head Coach: Jeff DeHaan


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Kris Alesch (WR/LB); Michael Davidson (OL/DL); Austin Graff (DB); Travis Hoeppner (P); Jamie Huenecke (LB); Seth Johnson (QB/S/K); Joe Tokheim (DB)

Head Coach: Chad Moseman


Returning Lettermen: 16Top Returning Players: Dylon Lower (RB/LB); Spector Luze (OL/DL); Ken Oehlerking (RB/DL); Luke Skinner (WR/S); Matt Skinner (QB/S)

Head Coach: Dale Pash

Best Playoff Finish: NAReturning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Jed Carpenter (RB/S); Dennis Robertson (DB); Will Simmons (OL/DL); Pratt Taylor (RB/LB); Jordan Young (LB)

WESTWOOD (SLOAN)rebels 0-9

Head Coach: Andy Homan

Best Playoff Finish: NAReturning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Sam Anderson (K); Beau Metcalf (QB); Bobby Nettleton (DB)

POCAHONTAS AREA/POMEROY-PALMERindians 2-7

Head Coach: Roger Sommerlot

Best Playoff Finish: Pocahontas - State Chamions (1985)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Mitch Bauer (OL/DL); Jay Brinkman (LB/P); Jacob Gonnerman (LB); Cody Rahn (RB); Luke Sommerlot (RB/LB); Aaron Youngberg (QB)

MANSON-NORTWEST WEBSTERcougars 2-7

Head Coach: Jeff Anliker

Best Playoff Finish: Substate Round

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Tucker Herzberg (QB); Trevor Schreier (LB); Chris Stuhrenberg (RB/LB/K); Cameron Taylor (RB/P); Brennan Thompson (LB)

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Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Josh Bagley (DB); Chris Dutcher (OL/LB); Cody Meyer (OL/DL); Sam Petersen (LB)

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Conference Outlook

Aplington-Parkersburg won the district title last season with an unblemished regular season. Dike-New Hartford was third but played their best football down the stretch all the way to the Class 1A title game where they lost to West Lyon (Inwood). Both will no doubt be the teams to beat again this season as the Falcons return Jason Grill in the backfield and the Wolverines return Josh Rekers at quarterback. One thing for sure when you look at the others in the district is that you have to come ready as Saint Ansgar will be tough, Nashua-Plainfield will be better and Garner-Hayfield will be in the thick of the race with Jace Engstler and his 2,600 yards in the air and 30 touchdowns at quarterback.

Class 1A District 3 1. Dike-New Hartford 2. Aplington-Parkersburg 3. Saint Ansgar, Garner-Hayfield

LAKE MILLSbulldogs

NASHUA-PLAINFIELD huskies

APLINGTON-PARKERSBURG#falcons

DIKE-NEW HARTFORD +wolverines

SAINT ANSGARsaints

10-14-5

0-9 1-9 8-3Head Coach: Bill Byrnes


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Nathan Banwart (LB); Calvin Beal (LB); Bryan Hengested (RB/LB); Josh Perez (LB)

Head Coach: Alex Pollock

Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1993, 2001); State Runner-Up (1996, 2000)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Spencer Cooper (DB); Abe Folkerts (TE/DL); Jason Grill (RB/LB); Robert Janssen (OL/DL)

Head Coach: Ben Jass


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Jeremy Hoerman (OL/DL); Alec Mulvey (DB); Matthew Sharp (RB/LB); Colin Strabala (DL); Taylor Wedeking (WR/S/P)

Head Coach: Don BettsBest Playoff Finish: State Runner-Up (1998, 2001, 2002, 2010)Returning Lettermen: 16Top Returning Players: Grant Bossom (OL/DL); Maccoy Camarata (WR); Brian Coulthard (OL); Daniel Eiderts (OL/DL); Si Eiklenborg (RB/LB); Bryon Fritch (DB/K); Trevor Johnson (OL/DL); Levi Lynch (LB); Brennen Miller (FB/LB); Terry Mooty (RB/LB); Sean Morgan (WR); Cody Palmer (OL/DL); Nick Parker (OL/DL); Royce Pool (WR/DB); Josh Rekers (QB); Mitchell Thompson (DL); Alex Young (TE/LB)

Head Coach: Drew Clevenger


Returning Lettermen: 20Top Returning Players: Sam Beaver (OL/DL); Tony Heimer (RB/LB); Cael Halfman (QB/DB); Jackson Steinberg (OL/LB); John Sievert (FB/DL)

WEST FORKwarhawks 6-4

Head Coach: Eric Burt


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Nathan Folkers (RB/LB); Jordan Hubka (WR/DB); Payton Plagge (WR); Zane Ruger (RB/LB); Matt Sturges (OL/DL)

GARNER-HAYFIELDcardinals 5-4

Head Coach: Scott Van Dusseldorp


Returning Lettermen: 21Top Returning Players: Lance Austin (OL/DL); Corey Dodd (OL/LB); Jace Engstler (QB/DB); Keith Schwickerath (OL/LB); Ryan Sonquist (OL/DL); Wyatt Syhlman (WR/DB); Alex Van Gerpen (RB/DB); Seth Williams (WR/CB); Rick Young (OL/LB)

Class 3A District 4

Josh Rekers, Dike-New Hartford

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BELLEVUEcomets

Head Coach: Chet Knake


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Daniel Brown (OL/DL); Jalen Chambers (OL/DL); Quinn Fromm (OL/LB); Akex Iosbaker (LB); Cole Reeg (RB); Austin Traman (DB)

2-7

Conference Outlook

Starmont (Arlington) won the district title last season in a very solid upper division group of teams. Vinnie Otdoerfer is back with his nearly 1,200 yards on the ground. Turkey Valley (Jackson Junction) and Wapsie Valley (Fairbank) will be back in the mix with a now year older Maquoketa Valley (Dehli) team ready to challenge for a playoff spot.

Class 1A District 5 1. Starmont 2. Wapsie Valley 3. Turkey Valley, Maq. Valley

NORTHEAST (GOOSE LAKE)rebels

STARMONT (ARLINGTON)stars

CLAYTON RIDGE(GUTTENBERG)eagles

MAQUOKETA VALLEY (DELHI) wildcats

TURKEY VALLEY(JACKSON JUNCTION)trojans

7-4 8-3

0-9 7-3 4-6Head Coach: Ryan Unrah


Returning Lettermen: 10Top Returning Players: DJ Fulton (TE/DL); Mitchell Haferbier (QB/P); Kody Moehr (RB/LB); Landon Rorah (K); Brandon Sikkema (OL/DL); Brad Spain (TE/LB); Levi Trenkamp (LB)

Head Coach: Chet Knake


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Daniel Brown (OL/DL); Jalen Chambers (OL/DL); Quinn Fromm (OL/LB); Akex Iosbaker (LB); Cole Reeg (RB); Austin Traman (DB)

Head Coach: Matt Lee


Returning Lettermen: 8Top Returning Players: Kyle Feldman (OL/DL); Collin Goedken (OL/DL); Blake Johnson (TE/DL); Vinnie Otdoerfer (RB)

Head Coach: Greg Drew

Best Playoff Finish: NAReturning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Tyler Davis (OL/DL); Jobe Ellison (QB); Carter Funke (DB/K); Troy Hunt (RB/LB); Josh Lahr (OL/LB); Cody Schindler (RB); Adam Steger (OL/LB); Dustin Sternhagen (OL/DL); Kyle Whitman (RB/P)

Head Coach: Mark Scott


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Jordan Mitchel (RB/LB); Marshall Rosenbaum (TE/DL); Brian Schmitt (OL/DL); Jordan Schmitt (QB/S); John Schmitt (LB)

WAPSIE VALLEY (FAIRBANK)warriors 8-3

Head Coach: Tony Foster

Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1996, 1997, 2007); State Runner-Up (1990, 2007)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Adam Bachman (RB/LB/P); Brian Gaul (DL/K/P); Alex Goeller (OL/DL); Jeff Sullivan (LB); Justin Suhr (OL/DL)

NORTH LINN (TROY MILLS)lynx 0-9

Head Coach: Jared Collum

Best Playoff Finish: NAReturning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Garrett Betenbender (WR); Kyler Burkey (OL/LB); Jake Oswald (QB/S); Zach Rechkemmer (DB); Brendon Schott (RB/LB); Justin Supple (LB); Jon Wolff (K/P)

Conference Outlook

Woodward-Granger has built a pretty solid football program. Scary thing is they have a real nice group back this year led by Andrew McCune and his 1,800 yards on the ground and Taylor Ashman and his nearly 1,500 yards passing. The season ended in the quarterfinals to eventual state runner-up Dike-New Hartford. Cale Henke is back for Hudson under center and Gladbrook-Reinbeck should once again be challengers.

Class 1A District 41. Woodward-Granger 2. Hudson 3. Gladbrook-Reinbeck

BCLUW (CONRAD) comets

Head Coach: Josh Ehn


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Zach Cashin (DB); Wyatt Gunderson (OL/DL/P); Logan Simpson (LB); Cole Thompson (RB/LB)

1-8

OGDEN bulldogs

SOUTH HAMILTON(JEWELL)hawks

EAGLE GROVEeagles

GLADBROOK-REIBECKrebels

WOODWARD-ACADEMYknights

7-3 7-3

2-8 4-5 4-5Head Coach: Ken Vigdal

Best Playoff Finish: State Runner-Up (1992, 2001)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Adam Adreon (QB); Gabe Summerhays (DB/K); Josh Turner (RB/LB); Tanner Wilson (TE/DL)

Head Coach: Kelly Williamson


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Martin Alejo (K); Andy Bell (DB); Mitch Gambrill (OL/DL); Colby Helmick (LB/P); Oscar Hernanadez (OL/LB); Brandon Johnson (DB); Radney Roosa (DB)

Head Coach: Todd Coy


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Sam Koeing (RB/DB/P); Riley McCarron (RB);Nate Pierotti (DB);Sawyer Theisen (OL/DL);Jake White (OL/DL)

Head Coach: John Olson


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Brady Billerbeck (TE/LB); Parker Bolt (QB); Colby Luethje (RB/LB); Mack Wheeldon (OL/DL)

Head Coach: Bill Dean

Best Playoff Finish: None

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Travis Bakkum (P); Kevante Jackson (LB); Aundarius Reed (OL/DL); Brooks Turner (RB)

WOODWARD-GRANGER#hawks 11-1

Head Coach: George Ashman


Returning Lettermen: 18Top Returning Players: Taylor Ashman (QB); Cory Crnkovich (WB/DB); Nick Lande (TE/LB); Andrew McCune (RB/DL); Jacob Muser (WR/DB/K); Nathan Somsky (OL/DL)

HUDSONpirates 5-5

Head Coach: Duane Sniffin

Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1975, 1994); State Runner-Up (1979, 1980)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Carter Anderson (DB); Travis Bond (LB); Cale Henke (QB/P); Ben Huber (RB/LB); Eliot Lamb (OL/LB); A.J. Solomon (RB/DB); Grant Wolfe (OL/DL); Cameron Wright (K)

Woodward-Granger

Jordan Mitchell, Turkey Valley (Jackson Junction)


Conference Outlook

Panorama (Panora) won the district title by points over Des Moines Christian and should once again be considered the favorite this season with most of their offensive skill kids back led by John Derry in the backfield and Garrett Mleynek under center. The Lions return all-state selection Austin Stubbs. West Central Valley (Stuart) and Pleasantville look to improve into a playoff position this season along with Mount Ayr and Nodaway Valley (Greenfield) where the battle for the final playoff berth looks wide open.

Class 1A District 71. Panorama 2. DSM Christian 3. Nodaway Valley

CENTRAL DECATUR (LEON) cardinals

Head Coach: Jon Pedersen

Best Playoff Finish: QuarterfinalsReturning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Dalton Gilbert (RB/LB); Steven Thurman (DB); Tucker Waugh (LB/P); Jordan Welch (WR/DB); Austin Wells (DB); Tyler Williams (RB)

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PANORAMA (PANORA) #panthers

PLEASANTVILLEtrojans

DSM CHRISTIANlions

MOUNT AYR raiders

WAYNE (CORYDON)falcons

8-3 7-3

8-2 3-6 1-8Head Coach: Lyle Alumbaugh

Best Playoff Finish: Substate RoundReturning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Dante Copeland (OL/DL); John Derry (RB); Tyler Hein (LB); Josh Hewitt (OL/DL); Garrett Mleynek (QB); Nate Slay (K); Cody Stepanek (TE/LB/K/P)

Head Coach: Craig Carlson and Jeff South


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Michael Carney (LB); Danny Clinton (DL/P); Mitchel Crook (DB); Jimmy Juergens (OL/DL); Justin Nunes (RB/LB); Austin Stubbs (QB/S); Aaron Troll (TE/LB); Ethan Zepp (WR/DB/K)

Head Coach: Tim Koerselman


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Jake Burgett (RB); Trey Busick (RB); Kendal Clark (TE/DL); Spencer Kissinger (OL/DL); Chris Peden (DB); Hunter VanHaalen (WR/P); D.J. Weaver (RB/DB)

Head Coach: Derek Lambert and Delwyn Showalter


Top Returning Players: Dusty Lyden (RB/LB); Dustin Pritchett (OL/DL); Zane Sickels (LB); Jacob Sobotka (RB/LB); Cody Stackhouse (LB)

Head Coach: Bart Elliott

Best Playoff Finish: Semifinals (1985)

Returning Lettermen: 14Top Returning Players: Alex Arnburg (RB); Cameron Marks (QB/DB); Travis Wahlert (RB/LB); Abe Wolfe (LB/K)

WEST CENTRALVALLEY (STUART)wildcats 4-6

Head Coach: Eric Gabe


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Alex Arnburg (RB); Cameron Marks (QB/DB); Travis Wahlert (RB/LB); Abe Wolfe (LB/K)

NODAWAY VALLEY(GREENFIELD)wolverines 3-7

Head Coach: Steve Shantz

Best Playoff Finish: Greenfield - State Runner-Up (1981)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Brad Baulder (QB/S); Brad Cooper (TE/DL); Tim Hansen (OL/DL); Cody Ladd (DB); Greg Smith (OL/DL)

ALBURNETTpirates

Head Coach: Chris Evers


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Sam Bowers (OL/DL); Mitchell Harger (RB/LB); Caleb McBurney (DB); Colton Martin-Enos (QB/S); Jacob Sevening (WR/DB); Colton Shadden (DB); Chaz Sorensen (K/P)

4-5 Conference Outlook

It was business as usual for West branch last season, claiming another district title and a state semifinal appearance. The Bears will once again have the target on their backs with nine returning starters back from last year led by Brandon Young under center and the core of their running game also back. North Cedar (Stanwood) also had an exceptional season, losing only to the Bears in the regular season and then again in the playoffs. Jordan Hay is back at quarterback and Tanner Tenley is back to lead the defense. Pekin was young last year so look for improvement along with Alburnett.

Class 1A District 6 1. West Branch 2. North Cedar 3. Alburnett, Pekin

NORTH CEDAR (STANWOOD)knights

PEKIN (2-6)panthers

CARDINAL (ELDON)comets

HIGHLAND (RIVERSIDE) huskies

WAPELLOindians

0-8 3-6

10-27-3 7-3

Head Coach: Clay Harrold


Returning Lettermen: 9Top Returning Players: Jordan Hay (QB/S/P); Kyle Jackson (WR/DB); Scout Kasik (RB/LB); Kade Knapp (LB); Josh Sander (OL/DL); Tanner Tenley (OL/LB)

Head Coach: Darrin Hill


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: No report

Head Coach: Jim Donavan

Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1982, 1983, 1998); State Runner-Up (1975, 1977, 1988, 1997)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Tator Clubb (OL/DL); Quentin Garrels (RB); Jordan Hagedon (K); Eli Harper (LB); Tyson Lamb (OL/LB); Derek Morales (OL/DL); Trey Sathoff (WR/DB/P); Josh Sterling (LB); Colton Swanson (QB/DB); Graham Wittrock (QB)

Head Coach: Tony Johnson

Best Playoff Finish: Highland-Lone Tree - State Runner-Up (1997)


Head Coach: Todd Parsons

Best Playoff Finish: QuarterfinalsReturning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Tyler Brown (OL/DL); Hogan Burke (DB); Gage Carpenter (K); Eric Garcia (RB/DB)

WEST BRANCH#bears 12-1Head Coach:

Butch PedersenBest Playoff Finish: State Championship (1989, 1991, 1992)Returning Lettermen: 16Top Returning Players: Bo Bower (RB/LB);Kylar Davis (OL/DL); Eli Elliot (FB/LB); Austin Finnegan (OL/LB); Mitch Hesseltine (OL/DL); Dan Isabel (DB); Cade Jones (RB); Jess Lumpa (DB); Garett Lynch (OL/DL); Derrick Miller (OL/LB); Conor Paulsen (QB/TE); Jake Slocum (S); Sid Thompson (RB/DB); Max Villhauer (OL/LB); Brandon Young (QB/K)

Class 3A District 1

Tanner Tenley, North Cedar (Stanwood)

Tucker Duis, Panorama (Panora)


Conference Outlook

St. Albert (Council Bluffs) won the district and was unbeaten until they fell in the 1A semifinals to eventual champions West Lyon (Inwood). J.D. Culjat is back under center to lead the Falcons once again. Logan-Magnolia seems to always find the “next man in” approach to work. The final playoff spots will be a battle, with no real standout but Griswold and Tri-Center (Neola) may have a slight edge with experience. Final weeks should be nail-bitters for many here.

Class 1A District 81. St. Albert 2. Logan-Magnolia 3. Griswold, Tri-Center

AUDUBON wheelers

Head Coach: Monte Richhoff


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Cole Burns (OL/LB); Cameron Mennenoh (DB)

4-5

ST. ALBERT (COUNCIL BLUFFS) warriors

TREYNORcardinals

CLARINDA ACADEMYeagles

GRISWOLD tigers

TRI-CENTER (NEOLA)trojans

1-8 4-5

12-18-2 4-5

Head Coach: Kevin Culjat

Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (2004, 2006, 2007, 2009); State Runner-Up (2003)Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Josh Cochran (K/P); J.D. Culjat (QB); Tucker Culjat (RB); Jim Hawk (DB); Jake Lewis (LB); Marco Naughton (OL/DL); Kellen O’Neill (LB); Matt Vermillion (RB/LB)

Head Coach: Brad Knight

Best Playoff Finish: NAReturning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Gervontae Burgess (RB); Jerome Drain (LB); Brandon Grant (DL); Andrew Robertson (LB); Henry Young (RB)

Head Coach: Steve Owens

Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1979, 2003)


Head Coach: Andy Everett


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Chase Jahnke (RB/DB); Garrett Mahlbauer (RB/DB)

Head Coach: Travis Sell

Best Playoff Finish: NAReturning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Britton Barrier (QB); Ryan Messerschmidt (OL/DL/P); David Schierbrock (LB); Ben Wellman (DB); Loren Williams (RB)

UNDERWOODeagles 6-4

Head Coach: Loren Litner


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Austin Asbra (RB); Drake Fanslau (QB); Dakota Holcomb (OL/DL); Brady Johnson (K); Mason Tennigkeit (DB)

LOGAN-MAGNOLIApanthers 10-2

Head Coach: Matt Straight


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Nate Fender (QB); Paul Hutson (RB/LB); Quin Mann (TE/LB); Caden McDonald (DB); Dom Snyder (RB/LB)

J.D. Culjat, St. Albert (Council Bluffs)

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1. Kuemper Catholic (Carroll)2. North Fayette (West Union)3. West Marshall (State Center)4. Iowa Falls-Alden5. St. Edmond (Fort Dodge)

6. South Central Calhoun7. Iowa City Regina8. Mediapolis9. Sheldon10. PCM-Monroe

Watch ListBeckman (Dyersville), Clarion-Goldfield, Mid-Prarie (Wellman), New Hampton, North Polk, Pella Christian, Sigourney/Keota, Webster City, West Liberty, Western Christian (Hull) and Roland Story

OffenseQB - J.D. Boer, Senior from Western Christian (Hull)QB - Jesse Ertz, Senior from MediapolisQB - Connor Golden, Senior from Beckman (Dyersville) RB - Dalton Ferch, Senior from West Marshall (State Center) RB - Jake Greco, Senior from North Fayette (West Union)RB - Derek Hammann, Senior from Beckman (Dyersville) RB - Michael Strautman, Senior from Kuemper Catholic (Carroll) WR - Andrew Broderick, Senior from Collins-Maxwell-Baxter WR - Ty Troutman, Senior from Beckman (Dyersville) TE - Brandon VanZandt, Senior from Wilton OL -Dustin Aiken, Senior from West Marshall (State Center)OL - Andrew Nodtvedt, Senior from Central Springs (Manly)OL - Zach Ries, Senior from Iowa City ReginaOL - Trevor Van Der Top, Senior from Western Christian (Hull)Kicker - David Hicks, Senior from Kuemper Catholic (Carroll)

DefenseDL - Jared Franzen, Senior from North Fayette (West Union)DL -Will Janssen, Senior from MediapolisDL - Burce McWilliams, Senior from SheldonDL - Cory Morrisey, Senior from GilbertLB - Kirby Kendrick, Senior from Beckman (Dyersville)LB - Will Klocke, Senior from Kuemper Catholic (Carroll)LB - Noah Pickard, Senior from North Polk LB - Jacob Vollstedt, Senior from Iowa City ReginaDB - Dominic Brandt, Senior from Clarion-GoldfieldDB - Hutch Burns, Senior from PCM-MonroeDB - Josh Martsching, Senior from Davis County (Bloomfield)DB - Dylan Stepleton, Senior from WiltonPunter - Wyatt Sann, Senior from Clarion-Goldfield

PRESEASON TOP 10

NOTABLES


Top offensive player Top defensive playerDALTON FERCHwest marshall (state center)sr. / running back

2010 Stats:12 games169 rush attempts1586 rushing yards9.4 yards per rush20 touchdowns6 receiving touchdowns

NOAH PICKARDnorth polksr. / linebacker

2010 Stats:12 games67 solo tackles114 total tackles9.5 tackles per game13 tackles for loss2 interceptions

Class 2A District 8

PLAYER TO WATCH

Noah Pickard (intercepting the ball), LB, North Polk



Conference Outlook

Sheldon and Western Christian sat on top of the district last season with Sheldon reaching the state semifinals before losing. Okoboji (Milford) dropped football and that will now benefit Spirit Lake where most of that talent will go to school. Chris Balster is back under center for Sheldon while the mixing of pieces will make Spirit Lake a contender. Look for a better season from Central Lyon/George-Little Rock and Sioux Center has some key experience back as well.

Class 2A District 11. Sheldon 2. Western Christian (Hull) 3. Spirit LakeCENTRAL LYON/

Head Coach: Toby Lorenzen

Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1976, 1977, 2006);State Runner-Up (1996, 1999, 2007, 2008)

Top Returning Players: Ross Ackerman (QB); Eric Clasen (OL/DL); Terron Geerdes (RB/DL/K); Ryan McCarty (RB); Matt Nagel (OL/DL)

ESTHERVILLE-LINCOLN CENTRALmidgets

SHELDON#orabs

OKOBOJI (MILFORD)pioneers

SIOUX CENTERwarriors

SPIRIT LAKEindians

0-9 8-3

3-6 11-2 6-4Head Coach: Chuck Fandel


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Lee Bates (P); Gable Bonner (OL/DL); Joe Clayton (QB); Tyler Shryock (LB)

Note: Dropped Football

Head Coach: Matt Meendering


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Chris Balster (QB); Cody Hatting (LB); Mitchell McDonald (OL/DL); Bruce McWilliams (OL/LB)

Head Coach: Tim Van Regenmorter


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: TJ Buyert (WR/DL); Joel Gonzalez (K); Miles Kleinhesselink (DL); Micah Lassen (QB/S); Trevor Pieper (P)

Head Coach: Joshua Bolluyt


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Andrew Broocks (OL/DL); Paul Brown (LB); Casey Jones (LB); Luke Kabele (RB/LB); Rick Maris (LB); Kevin Martinson (DB);Cody Poock (TE/LB); Aric Waltz (LB)

WESTERN CHRISTIAN wolfpack 4-6

Head Coach: Lonnie Moore


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Rashon Burell (LB); Dequayvious Martin (RB);Tyrell Martin (DB);Cole Matlock (DL);Dalton Myers (S);Clayton Stiemel (LB)

UNITY CHRISTIANknights 3-6

Head Coach: Perry Krosschell

Best Playoff Finish: NAReturning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Matthew Albert (LB); Jordan Everson (DB); Jacob Floen (RB/P); Jason Goslinga (K); Loken Vande Vegte (RB); Robert Vander Veen (QB)

CHEROKEEbraves

Head Coach: Neil Phipps


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Zach Anderson (K); Tyler McLaughlin (OL/DL); Rick Weaver (LB)

3-6

Conference Outlook

South Central Calhoun once again won the district title but lost in the state quarterfinals last season. The good news is that a ton of that talent is back and once again you can place the target square on their back. Kuemper Catholic (Carroll) is also returning a solid group of talent and will be a strong contender. OA/BC-IG returns a group of solid running backs and East Sac County would like to think they will improve on last season and battle for an upper division finish.

Class 2A District 2 1. Kuemper Catholic 2. South Central Calhoun 3. East Sac County

EAST SAC COUNTYraiders

KUEMPER CATHOLIC knights

JSPC (JEFFERSON)rams

MAPLE

MISSOUR VALLEYbig reds

3-7

4-5 7-3 0-9Head Coach: Eric McCollough


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Cody McDonough (LB); Jacob Ricke (RB/LB); Collin Schrader (QB/P); Marcus Stoltenberg (K); Cody Wellington (LB)

Head Coach: Bill Kibby & Dean Lansman


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Mark Gorsuch (TE/DL); Dylan Havens (RB/LB); Adam Hoskins (OL/LB); Kane Marquardt (QB/LB); Brandon Silbaugh (DB)

Head Coach: Brian Webb


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Zach Ebner (LB); Sam Gehling (OL/DL); David Hicks (K); Will Klocke (LB); Cole Neary (QB); Nolan Schultes (P); Michael Strautman (RB); Cass Weitl (OL/DL)

Head Coach: Dave Kuhl


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Ryan Dougherty (QB); Zach Goslar (OL/LB); Stormy Trucke (RB/LB);

Head Coach: Ryan Victor

Top Returning Players: Tyler Birdsall (S); Jordan Buss (P); Tim Dillinger (TE/LB); Steven Humphrey (LB); Adriel King (TE/LB); Jake Moore (OL/DL); Lane Peasley (OL/DL); Jacob Roden (LB); Daniel Waterhouse (LB); Michael West (QB)Note:Consolidated with West Harrison which moves them up in

SOUTH CENTRAL

11-1Head Coach: Bryan Case

Best Playoff Finish: State Champs (1990, 2000, 2008, 2009)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Austin Blair (DB); Kyler Case (RB); Colten Riley (TE/LB); Jacob Simpson (FB/LB); Kirby Vogel (LB)

BATTLE CREEK-IDA GROVEfalcons 7-3

Head Coach: Larry Allen


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Michael Grote (RB/LB; Thomas Kollbaum (OL/DL); Kent Nishimura (K); Brent Stickrod (FB/LB); Stephan Wunschel (OL/DL)

GEORGE-LITTLE ROCKlions 4-5

VALLEY-ANTHON-OTOrams 2-7

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ODEBOLT-ARTHUR

CALHOUNtitans

JD Boer, Western Christian (Hull) (photo courtesy of Joy Faber)

Michael Strautman, Kuemper Catholic


Class 2A District 4

SUMNER-

CENTRAL SPRINGSpanthers

Head Coach: Bill Shafer & Craig Johnson


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Dylan Coyle (OL/DL); Ethan Losee (OL/DL); Sam Shanks (OL/DL); Hunter Scholl (QB)

4-6

Conference Outlook

Columbus Catholic (Waterloo) won the district title last season but need to rebuild offensively to repeat. Iowa Falls-Alden will be tough with the return of 2500 yards of their offense with Scott Hartema running the football and Jordan Borkowski throwing the football. Clarion-Goldfield looks to be in the playoff mix along with Osage and New Hampton.

Class 2A District 3 1. Iowa Falls-Alden 2. New Hampton 3. Clarion-Goldfield

CLARION-GOLDFIELDcowboys

DENVERcyclones

COLUMBUS CATHOLIC#sailors

FOREST CITYindians

IOWA FALLS-ALDENcadets

8-3 1-8

6-4 1-8 6-4Head Coach: Paul Hansch


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Dominic Brandt (RB/DB); Jake Haberman (RB/LB); Jake Lockhart (WR/S); Wyatt Sann (QB/P); Knute Severson (OL/LB); Zach Thurn (OL/DL))

Head Coach: Aundra Meeks


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Ben Jasper (WR/DB); Craig Konrady (OL/LB); Austin Ross (LB); Chris Sink (WR/S); Andrew Street (OL/DL)

Head Coach: Rhett Barrett

Best Playoff Finish: State Champs (1995);

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Joe Frost (QB); Grant Grainger (QB); Bryan Hawkins (K); Marcus McMahon (WR/DB); Austin Ritter (RB/DB); Chase Shedenhelm (RB/LB);Garrett Smith (OL/DL); Sawyer Smith (OL/DL)

Head Coach: Chad Moore


Returning Lettermen: 12Top Returning Players: Ben Collins (RB); Josh Dakken (OL/DL); Nathan Friederich (OL/LB); Jacob Gapp (WR); Justin Putney (OL/DL); Kyle Rosacker (QB/K/P); Matt Snyder (LB); Colton Westerberg (DB)

Head Coach: Pat Norem

Best Playoff Finish: State Champs (1996);State Runner-Up (1994)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Jordan Borkowski (QB); Derek Bradley (WR/P); Scott Hartema (RB); Cade Olson (WR/DB); Tylar Tacchia (LB); Alex Sundholm (K); Tanner Walker (WR)

OSAGEgreen devils 4-6

Head Coach: Lon Lawler


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Colin Barker (DB); Matt Bushbaum (WR/DB); Dan Church (OL/DL); Luke Hanke (RB/DB); Tyler Havel (LB); Andrew Milbrandt (OL/DL); Joe Roll (TE/DL); Austin Wagner (FB/LB)

NEW HAMPTONchickasaws 5-4

Head Coach: Scott Frerichs


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Eddie Denner (LB); Mitch Frerich (QB); Logan Hopp (OL/DL); Brandon Schissel (WR/DB); Blake Wiltse (P)

Wyatt Sann, Clarion-Goldfield

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Brandon ScherffFR. / Denison

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Brett Van SlotenSO. / Decorah

OL

Ethan TufteeSO. / Davenport Assumption

OL

Stephen FlynnSR. / Bettendorf

OL

James Vandenberg JR. / Keokuk

QB

Jason WhiteJR. / Davenport North

RB

Jeff WoodySO. / Southeast Polk

RB

Keenan DavisJR. / Cedar Rapids Washington

WR

Josh LenzJR. / Dubuque Hempstead

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Jarred HerringSR. / Burlington

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Mike MeyerSO. / Dubuque (Walhert)

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Ben BoothbySR. / Clinton

DE

August HadenfeldtSR. / Solon

DT

Jake McDonoughJR. / Urbandale

DL

Jake KnottJR. / Waukee

LB

Tyler NielsenSR. / Humboldt

LB

James MorrisSO. / Solon

LB

Tre’Darrius CanadySR. / Sioux City East

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Michael LahartSR. / Chariton

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Collin SleeperJR. / Solon

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Tanner MillerSO. / Kalona (Mid-Prairie)

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Conference Outlook

North Fayette (West Union) swept through a perfect regular season and it all ended in the 2A semifinals. Jake Greco returns to lead the strong running game. Beckman (Dyersville) will provide a huge challenge with most of their offensive unit led by Connor golden at quarterback. The rest of the district looks to improve to make it very competitive each Friday night. South Winneshiek looks to improve with an experienced group back along with Monticello and MMF, Mar-Mac (Monona).

Class 2A District 41. North Fayette 2. Beckman (Dyserville) 3. Monticello

BECKMAN (DYSERVILLE) trailblazers

Head Coach: Gregg Hammann


Returning Lettermen: 15Top Returning Players: Robbie Anstoetter (WR/LB); Connor Golden (QB); Derek Hammann (RB); Lucas Jacque (FB/LB/P); Kirby Kendrick (FB/LB); Ty Troutman (WR/DB)

9-3

CASCADE (W. DUBUQUE) cougars

MFL, MAR-MACbulldogs

JESUPj-hawks

MONTICELLOpanthers

NORTH FAYETTE#hawks

2-7 5-4

6-4 3-7 12-1Head Coach: Tim Frake


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Jesse Bergfeld (WR/DB); Spencer Coyle (RB); Jorge Espinoza (K); Alec Hoffman (RB/LB); Nick Hunt (WR/DB); Timmie Kleitsch (QB); Kevin Tucker (LB)

Head Coach: Jason Sullivan


Returning Lettermen: 12Top Returning Players: Alex Brown (OL/DL); Colin Becker (RB/DB); Larry Garbes III (OL/LB); Pete Steuben (DB/K)

Head Coach: Tracey Decker


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Aaron Hundt (QB/P); Cody Larson (OL/LB); Justin Miller (WR/DB)

Head Coach: Shane Blake


Top Returning Players: Jacob Black (QB)

Head Coach: Bob Lape


Returning Lettermen: 16Top Returning Players: Nathan Dunt (RB); Jarod Franzen (OL/DL): Jake Greco (RB/LB/P); Tom Heying (QB/S); Dillion Lee (OL/DL); Rory Metcalf (RB/DB); Bryan Vagts (TE/DL); Kevin Vierow (OL/LB)

SUMNER-

6-5Head Coach: Brad Mohs

Best Playoff Finish: Fredericksburg/State Champ (2001)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Cole Becker (LB); Dylan Bergman (QB); Jed Meier (WRDB); Blake Smith (DB)

SOUTH WINNESHIEKwarriors 1-8

Head Coach: Jason Ohrt


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Carl Bohr (LB); Colton Hageman (RB/LB); Jared Holien (QB); Matt Meyer (RB/LB); Nick Schmelzer (OL/DL); Brant Wade (S)

CAMANCHEindians

Head Coach: Steve Dougherty


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Ian Boysen (TE/DB); Alex Dean (OL/DL); Andrew Donahue (OL/DL); Alex Goodwin (K); David James (LB); Riley Linder (QB); Brandon Paasch (OL/LB)

8-3

Conference Outlook

Iowa City Regina was simply the best in Class 2A last season, winning the 2010 championship. The question is reloading or rebuilding this year? West Liberty has a good nucleus of returning experience and should be in the district battle. Camanche had a memorable season and would like to continue that success. The final playoffs spots look to be very much up in the air this season so look for newcomers to impact the district greatly.

Class 2A District 5 1. Iowa City Regina 2. West Liberty 3. Wilton

COLUMBUS JUNCTIONwildcats

IOWA CITY REGINA#regals

LOUISA-MUSCATINEfalcons

TIPTONtigers

4-6

5-5 7-3 2-7Head Coach: Jeff Martin


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Rafeal Cardenas (QB/LB/P); Alex Martinez (OL/DL); Jacob Reed (TE/DL)

Head Coach: Marv Cook

Best Playoff Finish: State Champs (2005); State Runner-Up (1972, 2007)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Ben Keating (DL); Jake Lehman (DL); Joe McCaffery (RB); Danny Pacha (LB); Jacob Vollstedt (FB/LB); Zach Reis (OL/DL); Nate Streb (QB/S);

Head Coach: Guy Dierikx


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Kody Krenz (DB); Anthony Kruse (LB); Austin Rauschenberger (LB); Andy Sierra (RB)

Head Coach: Josh Bahr


Returning Lettermen: 6Top Returning Players: Cole Cook (QB/LB); Quentin Crock (RB/DB); Jesse Ford (WR/LB); Race Hall (OL/DL); Justin Ihns (OL/DL); Keith McDonald (OL/DL)

WILTONbeavers 3-6

Head Coach: Lance Pedersen


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Austin Anderson (RB/LB); Brady Anderson (WR); Austin Crosen (LB/P); Trevor Levins (OL/DL); Koy Snider (LB); Dylan Stepleton (QB/S); Brandon Van Zandt (TE/DL)

WEST LIBERTYcomets 4-6

Head Coach: Joe Donavan


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Nick Boehme (LB); Spencer Feldman (WR); Clay Heick (OL/DL); Erik McKillip (RB/LB); Avery Meyers (TE/DL); Tyler Newsome (QB/P); Alexis Sagstume (OL/LB); Kory Wiele (RB/LB)

DURANT-BENNETTwildcats 5-5

Head Coach: Casey Bouska

Top Returning Players: Adam Bartenhagen (DB); Tyler Tribble (LB)

VAN BURENwarriors

Head Coach: No football program in 2010, back in 2011.

FREDERICKSBURGcougars

Jake Greco, North Fayette

Iowa City Regina


Class 2A District 1

1. Kuemper Catholic 2. South Central Calhoun 3. East Sac County

ALBIAblue demons

Head Coach: Jerry Staton


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Jordan Crall (LB); David Dennis (RB); Cole Spurgin (DB); Austin Summers (FB/LB)

6-4

Conference Outlook

Last season maybe the most balanced district from top to bottom where Sigourney/Keota won the title. Mediapolis may be to one with the most to look forward to this season with a strong group back led by quarterback Jesse Ertz. Mid-Prairie (Wellman) is another that should benefit with returning experience.

Class 2A District 6 1. Mediapolis 2. Mid-Praire 3. Sigourney/Keota

CENTRAL LEEhawks

EDDYVILLE-BLAKESBURG rockets

DAVIS COUNTYmustangs

MEDIAPOLIS bulldogs

MID-PRAIREgolden hawks

6-4 8-3

1-8 1-8 5-4Head Coach: Kenton Benner


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Chris Berg (LB); Dalton Bryant (LB/P); Kyle Krauter (QB/DB); Matt Kurtz (WR/DL)

Head Coach: David Lukens


Returning Lettermen: 16Top Returning Players: Zeb Black (OL/DL); Colton Boas (OL/DL); Michael Crady (OL/DL); Josey Garmon (TE/DL); Clayton Kincart (OL/DL); Josh Martsching (QB/LB); Calvin Mathews (TE/LB/P); Park Mikels (WR/DB);

Head Coach: Eric Kellar


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Drake Menuis (DB); Brandon Reed (OL/DL); Brett Roberts (RB/LB); Tanner Scott (LB)

Head Coach: Brian Borrison


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Brody Armstrong (OL/LB); Blake Beckman (OL/LB); Jacob Darbyshire (WR/DB/K); Jesse Ertz (QB); Joseph Fedoris (TE/LB); Wil Janssen (RB/LB/P); Dalton Scott (RB/LB); Jordan Wagenbach (OL/DL)

Head Coach: Pete Cavanaugh


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Austin Errthum (K); Steven Jones (DB); Kyle Mullet (DB); Jaemin Powell (QB/S); Logan Wadsworth (RB); Dylan Wertz (TE/LB/P)

WEST BURLINGTON

3-6Head Coach: Jeff Housel


Returning Lettermen: 12Top Returning Players: Nick Ewinger (OL/DL); Lucas Giertz (RB/LB); Tony Huffman (TE/DL); Caleb McDowell (RB/DB); Spencer Pfeiff (WR/DB); Cade Walker (OL/DL); Taylor Wolkenhauer (OL/DL); Drake Woodsmall (WR/DB)

SIGOURNEY/KEOTA#cobras 11-1

Head Coach: Mark Schilb

Best Playoff Finish: State Champs (1995, 2001, 2005);Sigourney/State Runner-Up (1976)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Cory Clubb (RB/S); Mark Weachter (LB)

Conference Outlook

West Marshall won the district title last year with their high-powered offense led by Dalton Ferch and his nearly 1,600 yards. North Polk was the team that made a big impression at the end of the year with a 2A runner-up finish and with Noah Pickard back with his 1,600 yards, this district should be fun to watch especially when you bring up Roland-Story, St. Edmond, Collins-Maxwell-Baxter and Gilbert to the mix.

Class 2A District 71. West Marshall 2. St. Edmond 3. North Polk & Roland Story

COLLINS-MAXWELL-BAXTER raiders

Head Coach: Rob Luther


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Andrew Broderick (RB/LB);Luke Gibbs (LB); Cody Schmitz (QB/S); Josh Zeiser (RB/S/P)

5-4

EAST MARSHALL mustangs

NORTH POLK#comets

GILBERTtigers

ROLAND-STORYnorsemen

ST. EDMONDgaels

5-5 6-4

4-5 10-4 5-4Head Coach: Mike Studt


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Dalton Beadle (DB); Kyle Blocker (DB); Nate Judge (OL/DL); Taylor Vibbard (LB); Brendan Wanatee (LB); Josh Wilson (LB)

Head Coach: Scott Auderer


Returning Lettermen: 16Top Returning Players: Kaiden Billings (OL); Mack Boothe (OL); Ryan Giardino (FB); Carlton Jones (RB/DB); Jordan Knock (QB); Karl Nicholson (LB); Jared Oelmann (DL); Jacob Zenor (LB)

Head Coach: Rob Sinclair

Best Playoff Finish: State Runner-Up (2010-2A)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Jacob Hadaway (WR); Cody Moeckly (RB); Noah Pickard (RB/LB); Sam Pickard (DB); Kyle Stillmunkes (QB/DB); Andrew Wampler (K)

Head Coach: Kerry Van Winkle


Returning Lettermen: 15

Top Returning Players: Jordy Belding (OL/DL); Alex Johnson (RB/DB); Nolan Samo (LB); Josh Seydell (OL/DL); Jordan Staker (RB/DL); Charlie Steenhagen (K)

Head Coach: Dick Tighe


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Patrick Champa (TE/DL); Nick Clark (QB/K); Neil Flattery (RB/DL); Aaron McElroy (P); Ryan Rodenborn (OL/DL); Ross Taets (DB)

WEST MARSHALLtrojans 9-3

Head Coach: Ken Winkler


Returning Lettermen: 25Top Returning Players: Braydon Beals (QB); Jack Christensen (OL/DL); Dalton Ferch (RB/DB); Michael Newton (OL); Tanner Stalzer (FB/DB); Tysen Streeter (FB/LB)

S.HARDIN (ELDORA)tigers 0-9

Head Coach: Mike Olson


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Dayton Balvanz (P); Ben Ferris (RB/LB); Nick McCall (OL/LB); Tyler Petersen (RB/DB); Levi Prosser (QB); Blake Richie (OL/DL); Andrew Stowe (TE/DL); Jared Swift (OL/DL)

NOTRE DAMEfalcons

Dalton Ferch, West Marshall

Jesse Ertz, Mediapolis


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Conference Outlook

It was a dogfight in this district last season with Pella Christian, Bondurant-Farrar and PCM-Monroe all finishing with 6-1 records. PCM-Monroe may be the best when it comes to the returning players with 13 starters back on both sides of the ball led by Hutch Burns in the backfield. You can usually look for good thing to happen at Pella Christian and Bondurant-Farrar but they both need to fill some big shoes on both sides of the ball.

Class 2A District 81. PCM-Monroe 2. Pella Christian 3. Bondurant-Farrar

BONDURANT-FARRARbluejays

Head Coach: Adam Busch


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Cale Gierham (QB); Colton Halder (RB/DB/K)

7-4

INTERSTATE 35 (Truro) roadrunners

PCM-Monroemustangs

CLARINDAcardinals

CLARKE (OSCEOLA)indians

PELLA CHRISTIANeagles

3-6 1-8

6-4 6-4 9-2Head Coach: Randy CalvertBest Playoff Finish: QuarterfinalsReturning Lettermen: 15Top Returning Players: Tanner Bean (TE/DL); Joe Bedwell (RB/DB); Sam Bedwell (RB/LB); Tom Bregar (QB/DB); Ryan Deuel (TE/DL); Brady Gray (TE/DL); Colton Hurst (OL/DL); Zach Johnson (OL/DL); Ethan Jones 9OL/LB); Andrew Morris (RB/LB); Kyle Rupp (OL/LB); Luke Simmerman (OL/DL); Briar Vogel (RB/DB); Steve Young (OL/DL)

Head Coach: Jim Lindsay


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Tony Aldrich (K); Scott Brockman (OL/DL); Jeremiah Haug (LB); Zach Mullen (LB); Tyler Steeve (QB/S/P); Cordell Turner (DB); Logan Wilham (LB); Dakota Woods (RB/LB)

Head Coach: Greg Bonnett


Returning Lettermen: 18Top Returning Players: Alex Amadeo (WR/DB); Scott Bruxvoort (WR/DL); Bo Clymer (RB/DB); Hutch Burns (RB/LB); Sean O’Connor (RB/LB); Jordan Van Roekel (OL/LB); Joel Wiggins (QB); Kody Wilkie (K)

Head Coach: Ryan Sweeney


Returning Lettermen: NA

Top Returning Players: Konner Brimm (P); Juan Perez (K); Bowe Porter (RB); Tyler Reindl (DB); Colby Rowley (LB); Dylan Sweeney (QB/LB); Logan Weers (DB)

Head Coach: Richard Kacmarynski


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Collin De Bruin (LB); Caleb Morgan (RB/LB); Nate Tvedt (LB); Will Vande Voort (DB); Josh Wetter (OL/DL)

SHENANDOAHmustangs 0-9

Head Coach: Brett Roberts

Best Playoff Finish: NAReturning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Dustin Nebel (DB); Kyle Sparks (QB); Jose Rendon (K); Jacob Tacker (DB)

COLFAX-MINGOtigerhawks 4-5

Head Coach: Mike Horstman


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Dylan Albright (LB); Gary Alexander (OL/DL); Dylan Day (OL/LB); Justin Fisher (RB/DB); Conner Hainer (DB); Colton McKinney (LB)

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PRESEASON TOP 10Class 3A Preview

1. Bishop Heelan (Sioux City)2. Harlan3. Union (LaPorte City)4. Clear Lake5. Solon

6. Decorah7. A-D-M (Adel)8. West Delaware (Manchester)9. Oskaloosa10. Maquoketa

NOTABLES

PRESEASON ALL-STATE TEAMSOffense

Defense

Watch ListBenton (Van Horne), Carlisle, Car-roll, Clear Creek-Amana, LeMars, Marion, Oskaloosa, Pella, Waverly-Shell Rock, Wiliamsburg

QB - Gavin Glenn, Senior from A-D-M (Adel)QB - Paul Jacobsen, Senior from Bishop Heelan (Sioux City)QB - Dylan Villhauer, Senior from Clear Creek-Amana RB - Wes Burnside, Senior from Union (LaPorte City)RB - Keagan Parks, Senior from Webster CityRB - Michael Malloy, Senior from Bishop Heelan (Sioux City)RB - Adam Rowley, Senior from Oskaloosa WR - Brad Christensen, Senior from CarrollWR - Perry Hawks, Senior from Maquoketa OL - Brandon Hoefer, Senior from Waverly-Shell RockOL - Nick Kohrt, Senior from Wester CityOL - Cole Stephen, Senior from West Delaware (Manchester)OL - Cole Wentworth, Senior from MaquoketaKicker - Bradley Waller, Senior from Maquoketa

DL - Colin Bevins, Senior from Creston/Orient-MacksburgDL - Joe Carber, Senior from Central Clinton (DeWitt)DL - Jake Morris, Senior from SolonDL - Robert Rathje, Senior from Benton (Van Horne)LB - Jake McDonald Senior from MarionLB - Jeremy Nelson, Senior from Bishop Heelan (Sioux City)LB - James Perez, Senior from Hampton-DumontLB - Kane Seeley, Senior from PerryDB - Jon Bopes, Senior from MaquoketaDB - Jeremy Flaws, Senior from CarlisleDB - Jack Keleher, Senior from Mount VernonDB - Brand Van Roekel, Junior from Boyden-Hull/Rock ValleyPunter - Trey McTaggert, Senior from West Delaware (Manchester)

Top offensive player Top defensive playerMICHAEL MALLOYbishop heelan (sioux city)sr. / running back

COLIN BEVINScreston/orient-macksburgsr. / defensive linemen

2010 Stats:14 games207 rush attempts1668 rushing yards8.1 yards per rush29 touchdowns2 recieving touchdowns

2010 Stats:9 games12 solo tackles29 total tackles3.2 tackles per game5 tackles for loss

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Conference Outlook

Yes, I know how easy this is to predict but I guess until you beat them, you join them, as the saying goes. Harlan once again won the district title before losing in the 3A semifinals last season. Zach Osborn will be the key factor this season at quarterback but as they say, look for another reload in Cyclone country. The same familiar challenges look to come from Carroll, Lewis Central and Winterset who returns 1,100 yards rusher Brennan Kaldenberg.

Class 3A District 11. Harlan 2. Carroll 3. Winterset

ATLANTICtrojans

Head Coach: Tim Duff


Returning Lettermen: NA

Top Returning Players: Francesco Castellani (K); Dalton Franken (TE/DL); Paul Honke (DL); Harrison Hough (QB/DB); Christian Holzapfel (RB/LB); Sam Markham (WR/DB/P); Robert Nichols (LB); Derek Stork (RB/LB); Ethan Westering (S)

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CARROLL tigers

GLENWOODrams

CRESTON/ORIENT-MACKSBURGpanthers

HARLAN#cyclones

LEWIS CENTRAL (COUNCIL BLUFFS)titans

4-5 10-2

5-5 2-7 8-3Head Coach: Dennis McCartan


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Brad Christensen (WR/DB); Tyler Jensen (LB); Nathan Johnston (RB); Josh Lamberts (LB); Jalen Raymond (DB);Luke Vonnahme (DB); Keith Wiederien

Head Coach: Brian Morrison


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Collin Bevins (WR/P); Trevor Frain (LB); Keaton Hulett (RB/DL); Bryce McIlravy (RB); Luke Neitzel (RB/S); Brad Weis (OL/LB)

Head Coach: Brian Albert

Best Playoff Finish: Substate round

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Levi Henderson (RB/LB); Grant Stivers (QB); Rhett Turner (LB)

Head Coach: Curt Blandt

Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1982, 1982, 1984, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2009);

Top Returning Players: Ben Bruck (DB); Austin Hess (RB); Lucas Musich (WR/S); Zach Osborn (QB); John Schwarte (DB)

Head Coach: Jim Duggan


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Damon Germann (LB); Jay Hildreth (DB); Alex Reed (QB)

WINTERSETHuskies 5-5

Head Coach: Zach Sweeney

Best Playoff Finish: State QuarterfinalsReturning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Ryan Bowers (LB); Brennan Kaldenberg (RB); Noah Kaldenberg (RB); Corbin Miller (OL); Jake Weaver (RB/DB/KR)

RED OAKtigers 1-8

Head Coach: Andy Yost


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Seth Esias (RB/LB/P); Tanner Johnson (QB); Nick Leinen (QB/RB/LB); Jeff Sellers (DB); Mason Sheldon (OL/LB)

BISHOP HEELAN (SIOUX CITY)+#crusaders

Head Coach: Roger Jansen

Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1975, 1982, 2008); State Runner-Up (1983, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1993, 2007)

Returning Lettermen: 17Top Returning Players: Dane Hickman (WR/DB); Paul Jacobson (QB/S); Michael Malloy (RB/LB); Jeremy Nelson (OL/DL); Nick Sawin (WR/DL); Zach Skibinski (OL/DL)

12-2

Conference Outlook

Bishop Heelan claimed a district title and ran that to a runner-up finish in Class 3A last season. Back is Michael Malloy and his 1,600 yards on the ground and Paul Jacobson and his 2,300 yards in the air. The duo combined for 51 touchdowns. The question here is who will grab the final three playoff spots in the district. Look for Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley, LeMars and Sergeant Bluff-Luton.

Class 3A District 2 1. Bishop Heelan (Sioux City) 2. LeMars 3. Sergeant Bluff-Luton

ROCK VALLEY/BOYDEN HULLnighthawks

SERGEANT BLUFF-LUTONwarriors

DENISON-SCHLESWIGmonarchs

LEMARS bulldogs

SPENCERtigers

4-5 6-2

7-4 4-6 0-9Head Coach: Cory Brandt


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Miguel Alvarado (LB); Nathan Alexander (RB/LB); Albert Diaz (K); Dallas Rozeboom (DB); Brant Van Roekel (DB); Trenton Van Roekel (OL/DL); Taylor Zeutenhorst (LB)

Head Coach: Chad Van Kley


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Austin Eller (WR/P); Bobby Overton (OL/LB); Tanner Petersen (RB/LB); Tyler Platt (DB); Grant Reitz (S); Trevor Renner (TE/DL); Brady Thies (RB)

Head Coach: Chris Zyzda


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Cole Croston (P); Sean Fitzgerald (DB); Ryan Gase (RB/K); Kendall Hazel (QB); Dillon Hiserote (WR/DB); Josh King (DB)

Head Coach: Jim Boyd


Returning Lettermen: 3Top Returning Players: Kolin Brooks (DB); Ryan Devos (TE); Ethan Wurth (OL)

Head Coach: Jim Tighe

Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1994); State Runner-Up (1990, 1991)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Austin Allen (DL); Alex Doppenberg (DB); Jack Randall (RB/S); Charlie Rettey (QB/LB); Taylor Tatman (OL/DL)

STORM LAKEtornadoes 3-6

Head Coach: Bill McCabeBest Playoff Finish: No Report

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Pel Deng (WR/S); Ethan Kenkel (DL); Aaron Krier (RB/LB); Luke Lenhart (DB); Nate Lenhart (QB/DB); Trey O’Brian (DB); Jorge Sanchezh (K); Nic Seaman (QB)

MOC-FLOYD VALLEYdutchmen 2-7

Head Coach: Tom Rupp


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Trey Achteroff (P); Collin Ascherl (LB); Caleb De Haan (RB/LB); Drew Rupp (QB)

Collin Bevins (18), Creston/Orient-Macksburg

Dallas Rozeboom (27), Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley


Class 1A District 4ALGONAbulldogs

Head Coach: Eric Bormann


Returning Lettermen: 14Top Returning Players: Nick Buchanan (OL/DL); Dylan Cink (WR); Sam Curtis (LB); Michael Erpelding (TE/LB/K); Casey Hiscocks (RB/LB); Derek Person (DB); Alex Smith (DL); Jace Taylor (LB); Austin Warmbier (OL)

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Conference Outlook

Clear Lake won the district last season with a perfect regular season but failed to get past the second round of the playoffs. The Lions return Ozzie Adams under center with all-state experience. Webster City was young but at the same time very good last season with their runner-up district finish. Keagan Parks is again in the backfield with his 18 touchdowns and nearly 1,400 yards on the ground. Humboldt looks to get back into the playoff picture this season with a good nucleus of experience back.

Class 3A District 3 1. Clear Lake 2. Webster City 3. Humboldt

HAMPTON-DUMONTbulldogs

HUMBOLDTwildcats

BALLARD (HUXLEY)bombers

BOONE toreadors

NEVADAcubs

7-3 5-5

4-5 2-7 1-8Head Coach: Jerry Shafrath


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Drew Anderson (RB/LB); Adam Miller (OL/DL); Jamie Minnear (OL/DL); James Perez (RB/LB); Cody Prantner (OL/DL)

Head Coach: Al Christian


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Jack Carneyt (WR); Luke Godwin (LB); Nate Jensen (OL/DL); Ross Larson (OL/LB/P); Kordell Lettow (OL/LB); Casey Robson (DB); Seth Weeks (RB)

Head Coach: Greg ThomasBest Playoff Finish: State Champions (2006)Returning Lettermen: 22Top Returning Players: Tyler Alley (K); Brady Anderson (OL); Jayson Edge (DL); Caul Fevold (WR); Charlie Friedl (WR/DB); Andrew Haack (DL); Ian Hadar (P/K); Jaylen Heinz (TE); Bryan Larson (OL/DL); Ryan Lee (RB/LB); Blake Myers (FB/LB); Coen Olson (LB); Don Smith (OL/DL); Andrew Swan (QB); Ben Wright (OL/DL)

Head Coach: Mark Camemisch

Best Playoff Finish: State SemifinalsReturning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Keenan Carney (OL/LB); Colin Green (P); Alex Harmer (LB); Chris Kelly (WR); Brandon McCoy (LB); Mitch Overland (RB/DB); Weston Riesselman (TE/DL)

Head Coach: John PelzerBest Playoff Finish: NAReturning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Alex Bainter (P); Dakota Crow (OL/LB); Tai Le (RB); Andre Thomas (RB/LB)

WEBSTER CITYlynx 8-2

Head Coach: Bob Howard


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Josh Briese (DL); Caleb Crouthamel (WR); Jon Davis (QB/DB); Nick Erritt (OL/LB); Garrett Gourley (DB); Sam Mossman (RB); Keegan Parks (RB); Luke Shannon (LB)

CLEAR LAKE#lions 10-1

Head Coach: Fred Wieck


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Ozzie Adams (QB); Zack Bendickson (WB/DB); Logan Kellogg (OL/LB); Tanner Truesdale (LB/P); Tanner Tusha (LB)

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Conference Outlook

Three teams posted 6-1 records last season and the same three: Decorah, West Delaware (Manchester) and Waverly-Shell Rock look to once again battle for the top but all three must look for a new set of leaders.

Oelwein has a leader in Stephen Meyer under center with his nearly 1,900 yards in the air. With eleven returning starters.

The Hawks may be to slight favorite early but watch for others to quickly catch up in a very balanced looking district.

Class 3A District 41. West Delaware 2. Waverly-Shell Rock 3. Decorah

CHARLES CITYcomets

Head Coach: Steve Stallsmith


Returning Lettermen: 12Top Returning Players: Mike Clark (TE/DL); Hunter Crawford (OL); Austin Gabel (DL); Nick Hageman (WR); Brian Halligan (DL); Sam Jarvill (WR); Luke Johnson (LB); Zach Mitchell (FB/LB); Hunter Ortmayer (DL); Ryan Sharp (OL); Zeb Rosendahl (TE)

4-5

OELWEIN huskies

WAUKONindians

CRESTWOOD (Cresco)cadets

DECORAH#vikings

WAVERLY-SHELL ROCKgo-hawks

2-7 9-3

5-5 3-6 8-3Head Coach: Jim Yokas


Returning Lettermen: 14Top Returning Players: Tyler Baretto (DB); Fernando Garcia (DL); Stephan Meyer (QB); Mike Nicoly (OL); Trevor Swaney (LB)

Head Coach: Chris Lentz


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Kolter Freidhof (QB); Jacob Jensen (LB); Colton Ledbeter (RB/LB); Dustin Murphy (K)

Head Coach: Ted Snitker


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Matt Cymboluk (DB); Glyeb Ewing (K); Reid Mahoney (DL); Garret McKenna (RB); Blaine Snitker (OL/LB)

Head Coach: Bill Post

Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1974, 1987, 1988, 1989); State Runner-Up (1997, 2004, 2008)

Top Returning Players: Kolter Freidhof (QB); Jacob Jensen (LB); Colton Ledbeter (RB/LB); Dustin Murphy (K)

Head Coach: Mark Hubbard

Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1990, 1992)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Levi Balvanz (OL/DL); Alex Bleadorn (LB); Chris Davis (OL/LB); Walker Erskine (RB); Bryce Miller (RB); Alex Moerer (TE/DL)

WEST DELAWAREhawks 10-3

Head Coach: Doug Winkowitsch


Returning Lettermen: 19Top Returning Players: Michael Bohlke (K); Jacyn Goebel (WR); Ryan King (DL); Brody Kruse (DB); Sam Lahr (RB); Rey MacTaggert (WR/DB); Travis Meisgeier (OL); Tyler Morrison (WR); Spencer Oberbrockling (DL); Adam Roch (DL); Cole Stephen (LB)

INDEPENDENCEmustangs 1-8

Head Coach: Bill Duffy


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Nick Fuller (LB); Jeremy Grover (OL/DL); Sam Rasmussen (RB); Nicholas Shannon (LB)

ANAMOSAraiders

Head Coach: Derek Roberts


Returning Lettermen: 18Top Returning Players: Alex Breon (RB/DB); Tyler DeRosa (RB/LB); Aaron Krapl (WR/DB); Jacob Margua (WR/DB/K); Jeremy Oswald (OL/LB); Austin Parmenter (WR/DB); Nik Schulte (QB); Ian Stivers (OL/DL); Mitch Wehling (OL/DL)

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Conference Outlook

Union (LaPorte City) won the district but was upset in the first round of the playoffs. Wes Burnside returns with his 2,220 yards and 30 touchdowns along with Trev Hadachek under center. Maquoketa has made solid strides the past couple of seasons and behind Chase Coakley is a contender. Marion and Central Clinton (DeWitt) are usually right there and should be once again in the playoff picture. This is really a pretty solid top-to-bottom district.

Class 3A District 5 1. Union (LaPorte City) 2. Marion 3. Maquoketa

MARIONindians

UNION (LAPORTE CITY) knights

CENTER POINT-URBANAstormin’ pointers

CEN. CLINTON (DEWITT)sabers

VINTON-SHELLSBURGvikings

1-8 8-3

7-3 7-3 4-6Head Coach: Tony Perkins


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Trev Biery (RB/LB); Cale Cannoy (DB); Jake McDonald (LB); Colton Storla (RB)

Head Coach: Dan Burke


Returning Lettermen: 18Top Returning Players: Adam Greenfield (OL/DL); Sawyer Henry (RB/LB); Sebastian Hollandsworth (QB/DB); Dillon Krotz (OL/DL); Tyler Smith (TE/DL)

Head Coach: Joe HadachekBest Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Wes Burnside (RB/DB); Josh Clark (LB); Will Crees (LB); Mitch Dierks (RB); Cory Feldpouch (WR); Trev Hadachek (QB); Cole Hinders (LB); Dylan McLaughlin (DB)

Head Coach: Kurt KreiterBest Playoff Finish: State Runner-Up (1973)Returning Lettermen: 15Top Returning Players: Joe Carber (OL/DL); Vince Elsea (LB); Anthony Green (LB); Nick Green (S); Lucas Hayes (OL/DL); Adam Henningson (S); Chris Keitel (LB); Chris Lubben (DB); Tyler Miller (DL); Jonah Paarmann (TE?LB); Dustin Petersen (LB); Dylan Petersen (OL/DL); Kyle Schrader (TE/LB); Jake Thurmann (LB)

Head Coach: Pat Farley


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Darrin Charlier (DB); Matt Devries (LB); Nolan Edwards (DB); Lincoln Riffey (QB); Gunner Tranel (RB/LB)

WESTERN DUBUQUEbobcats 5-4

Head Coach: Brian Kuhle


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Sam Burds (RB/S/K); Adam Hoeger (S); Michael Kluesner (P); Eric Mass (LB); Tyson Massey (LB); Logan Pitz (WR/DB)

MAQUOKETAcardinals 6-4

Head Coach: Kevin Bowman


Returning Lettermen: 20Top Returning Players: Sam Adler (OL/DL); Jon Bopes (WR/DB); Chase Coakley (QB); Perry Hawks (WR); Craig Johnson (RB); Cole Wentworth (OL/DL)

Wes Burnside, Union


Class 1A District 1

Conference Outlook

Pella traveled far most weeks to claim the district title last year along the way to the 3A semifinals where they fell to state champion Solon. The word is reload for the Little Dutch to prevail this season. Oskaloosa returns 1,400 yard rusher Adam Rowley but the rest of this district will no doubt be determined on new faces stepping up and those back with some experience making improvements.

Class 3A District 71. Oskaloosa 2. Pella 3. Fairfield

CENTERVILLE big reds 0-9

KEOKUK chiefs

MOUNT PLEASANTpanthers

CHARITONchargers

FAIRFIELD trojans

OSKALOOSAindians

0-9 6-4

2-7 5-5 7-3Head Coach: Doug DoddsBest Playoff Finish: State Champions (2007)Returning Lettermen: 23Top Returning Players: Michael Bartels (OL/DL); Wesley Bradley (OL/DL); Alex Goss (OL/DL); Ryan Hawkins (OL/DL); Kevin Jennings (QB/WR/DB); Dalton Jensen (FB/DL); Ryan Kemp (WR/DB); Gabe Martin (DL); Bryce Rose (WR/LB); Derek Rose (LB); Trevor Roth (LB); Darrion Sanders (WR/DB); Braydon Smith (WR); Seth Strong (K); Dakota Swanson (OL/DL); Dan Williams (WR/DB)

Head Coach: Curt Smyser


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Cody Carroll (OL/DL); Brendan Laing (RB); Cole Pierschbacher (K); Dylan Showers (OL/DL); Eugene Zinchenko (LB)

Head Coach: Bob Jensen


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Liam Clancy (K); Stacy Kinkeade (RB); Malachi Melville (Blake Vandenberg (WR)

Head Coach: Jason Ganoe


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Roan Bachar (K); Austin Deao (OL/LB); Cody Kool (OL/DL); Tanner Metcalf (RB/LB); Jake Mineart (OL/DL); Alec Stoner (OL/DL); Zach Vivier (DB)

Head Coach: Marl Schilb


Returning Lettermen: 8Top Returning Players: Tristian Cook (K); Dillon Daniel (DB); Kalob Gist (OL); Cody Green (OL); Tyler Hafner (QB); Drew Richmond (DB); Adam Rowley (RB); Dalton Shaull (LB)

PELLA#little dutch 12-1

Head Coach: Jack McKinstrey


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Nathan Clayberg (QB/LB); Sam Davis (RB/S); Grant Gustafson (LB); Schyler Kane (K); Jace Ver Steef (TE/LB); Jake Wassenaar (LB)

FORT MADISONbloodhounds 5-4

Head Coach: Todd McGhghy


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Dominic Abbey (LB); Ben Bolander (RB); Dillen Herron (S); Dylan Hoeing (DB); Jesse Ross (S)

BENTONbobcats

Head Coach: Clay Anderson


Returning Lettermen: 12Top Returning Players: Austin Cassell (WR/DB); Jordan Kearns (WR/S); Mitch Moser (QB/DB); Robert Rathje (OL/DL); Conrad Thompson (RB/DB)

4-5

Conference Outlook

It did not make any difference last year for Solon, who jumped from Class 2A to Class 3A on their way to winning their fourth straight title. JJ Hanus returns under center with his 2,300 yards of total offense and 20 touchdowns — 16 through the air. A ton of talent graduated which makes this season a bit difficult to figure out. We know that Clear Creek-Amana will throw the football with Dylan Villhauer who returns with his 3,200 yards in the air and 33 touchdowns. Others to watch are Williamsburg, Grinnell, and Benton (Van Horne).

Class 3A District 6 1. Solon 2. Clear Creek-Amana 3. Benton, Williamsburg

SOLON*#spartans

SOUTH TAMAtrojans

CLEAR CREEK-AMANAclippers

GRINNELL tigers

WASHINGTONdemons

6-5 8-3

13-1 3-6 3-6Head Coach: Kevin Miller

Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1988, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010); State Runner-Up (1992, 2003, 2006)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Austin Dahl (WR); JJ Hanus (QB); Andy Klouda (DB); Jake Morris (OL/DL); Jay Pike (OL/DL)

Head Coach: Rodney Walls


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Jared Granshow (DB); Justin Keith (S); Miguel Mosaquites (DB); Nash Stopko (RB/LB); Dillon Villhauer (RB)

Head Coach: Jay Hoskey


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Brandon Doldt (DL); Brody Boldt (LB); Sam Kuhter (P); Eric Lux (DB); Kyle Stephenseon (RB)

Head Coach: Jim Dunne


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Nathan Criswell (K/P); Jordan Ely (QB/WR/LB); Dillon Gretzky (WR/DB); Keaton Hunter (OL/DL); Cyle Jay (LB); Avery Lindley (RB); Kendall McGinnis (OL/DL); Wolfgang Strovers (LB); Mitch Thompson (LB)

Head Coach: Randy Schrader


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Brock Kimbal (LB); Austin Knupp (LB); T.J. Rausch (DB); Parker Turner (RB); Jake Redlinger (QB/P); Kyle Roder (DL); Colin Steele (DL)

WILLIAMSBURGraiders 10-2

Head Coach: Curt Ritchie


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Adam Heitshusen (RB); Trevor Knepper (RB); Chris Lehmkuhl (OL/LB); Jackson Petz (DB)

MOUNT VERNONmustangs 0-9

Head Coach: Duane Orr

Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1974, 1993, 1994); State Runner-Up (1972, 1978, 1989, 2002, 2003)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Connett Croghan (DB); Jack Keleher (WR); Jake Muller (S); Jordan Roe (P); Conner Shaffer (RB/DB); Jacob Timm (QB); Marshall Tuerler (RB/DB); Conner Welch (OL/DL)

JJ Hanus, Solon

Head Coach: Jim KnottBest Playoff Finish: Quarterfinals

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Richard England (P); Jamey Foster (RB/DB); Jacob Hawkins (QB/DB); Brent Jackson (K); Houston Moore (RB/DL); Tyler Shanahan (OL/DL)

Adam Rowley, Oskaloosa (photo by Jim Gries/Oskaloosa Herald)


Conference Outlook

From top-to-bottom, this is a very competitive district last season and should be again this year. Four teams posted 5-2 record in districts last year. A-D-M (Adel) hopes to shore up the defense while riding out the arm of Gavin Glenn with his nearly 2,400 yards and 17 touchdowns last year. Carlisle has a few holes to fill but have experience at key positions beginning with Jeremy Flaws at quarterback. Those two look to be playoff bound while the remainder of the district will be a dogfight for the final two spots which look to include Dallas Center-Grimes, Knoxville, Newton, Norwalk and Perry.

Class 3A District 81. Carlisle 2. A-D-M (Adel) 3. Dallas Center-Grimes

A-D-M (ADEL) tigers

Head Coach: Mike Whisner


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Samuel Cook (LB); Gavin Glenn (QB); Jared Grove (RB/DL); Jordan Grove (DB); Blake Heiman (DB); Lane Hovey (WR); Keegan Mumma (K); Noah Taylor (OL/DL); Lucas Thompson (WR/DB)

7-4

NEWTON cardinals

NORWALKwarriors

CARLISLEwildcats

DALLAS CENTER-GRIMES mustangs

PERRYbluejays

9-3 5-5

4-5 8-3 8-3Head Coach: Ed Erngenbright

Best Playoff Finish: State Champions (1980); State Runner-Up (1977, 1988, 1990)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Matt Easley (K); Dakota Hills (DB); Reid McDermott (RB/DL/P); Brian Rose (QB); Zach Roskilly (RB); Nick Vander Wilt (DL)

Head Coach: Mark Hockstra


Returning Lettermen: 20Top Returning Players: Logan Brunson (OL/DL); Corbin Clark (DB); Jeremy Flaws (QB/DB); Daniel Hintz (TE/LB); Nathan Lo (OL/DL); Carter Stephens (RB/LB)

Head Coach: Paul Patterson


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Sam George (LB); Tom Greene (OL); Carson Klocko (WR/DB); Tyler Van Gorder (DL); Devin Verwers (OL); Aaron Westphalem (OL)

Head Coach: Scott Heitland


Top Returning Players: Jordan DeWald (OL/LB); Jordan Eastman (OL/DL); Zach Gardner (LB); Jared Kramer (LB); Tyler Peyton (WR)

Head Coach: Jeff HayesBest Playoff Finish: 1st Round

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Cory Beidler (OL/DL); Keegan Davis (LB); Seth Marburger (QB); Kane Seeley (RB/LB), Marco Velasco (K)

SAYDELeagles 0-9

Head Coach: Craig Wederquist

Best Playoff Finish: NAReturning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Dan Breibarth (QB); Andrew Fulton (WR); Brandon Howell (OL/LB); Tyler Mitchell (DB); Josh Pehl (RB); Jake Punelli (WR/LB)

KNOXVILLEpanthers 3-6

Head Coach: Troy Rider


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Shafer Brown (LB); Dylan Crouse (S); Ryan Douglas (WR); Austin Gacke (OL/DL); Bryant McWilliams (QB); Bryce Poffenbarger (OL/DL); Blake Wyatt (DB)

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6. Bettendorf7. Linn-Mar (Marion)8. Cedar Rapids Washington9. Southeast Polk10. Iowa City West

NOTABLESTop offensive player Top defensive player

PRESEASON ALL-STATE TEAMSOffense Defense

Watch ListCR Kennedy, Dav. Assump-tion, DSM Lincoln, North Scott, Ottumwa, Sioux City East

QB - Joel Lanning, Junior from AnkenyQB - Kyle Starcevich, Junior from Southeast PolkRB - Keevon Bernstine, Senior from Des Moines LincolnRB - Alex Carr, Senior from Cedar Rapids WashingtonRB - Barkley Hill, Senior from Cedar FallsRB - Ronald Thompson, Senior from Iowa City HighWR - Amara Darboh, Senior from Dowling CatholicWR - James Harrington, Senior from Cedar FallsTE - Griffin Gaetta, Senior from MuscatineTE - Tony Bakeris, Senior from Davenport CentralOL - Trevor Hansen, Senior from West Des Moines Valley OL - T.J. Palme, Senior from Dowling CatholicOL - Austin Stephens, Senior from West Des Moines ValleyKicker - Jacob Fagerston, Senior from Cedar Falls

DL - Chris LaMar, Senior from AmesDL - Amos Lavela, Junior from Iowa City HighDL - Alex Oliver, Senior from Waterloo EastDL - Justin Vanhoutan, Senior from BettendorfLB - Mark Atwater, Senior from Linn-Mar (Marion)LB - Ben Chalgren, Senior from Cedar FallsLB - Tanner Donovan, Senior from Southeast PolkLB - Nate Shaw, Senior of BettendorfDB - Tim Kilfoy, Senior from Davenport AssumptionDB - Josh Jahlas, Senior from Cedar Rapids KennedyDB - David Tann, Senior from Cedar Rapids WashingtonDB - Kippie Ward, Senior from Des Moines LincolnPunter - Matt Andriano, Senior from Ankeny

ALEX CARRcedar rapids washingtonsr. / running back

MARK ATWATERlinn-mar (marion)sr. / linebacker

2010 Stats:9 games241 rush attempts1687 rushing yards7.0 yards per rush23 touchdowns124 receiving yards

2010 Stats:11 games54 solo tackles85 total tackles7.7 tackles per game5 tackles for loss1 interception

Class A District 8 CORNING red raiders

PLAYERS TO WATCHLeft: Joel Lanning, QB, Ankeny; Top right: Griffin Gaetta, TE, Muscatine; Bottom right: Kyle Starcevich, QB, Southeast Polk

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AMESlittle cyclones

Head Coach: Bruce Vertanan


Returning Lettermen: 17Top Returning Players: Bo Brammer (TE); Hansen Breitling (RB); John Elsenbast (K); Ryan Griffith (DB); Ben Phillips (DL);Adam Maher (WR);Sam Marcov (OL)

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Conference Outlook

Fort Dodge won the conference title but is was Ames that had the most success from the Iowa conference in the post season, reaching the quarterfinals where they lost to the eventual state champions, Dowling Catholic. Look for the Little Cyclones to use that momentum along with West Des Moines Valley who is always going to be the favorite in most years and look to be the team to beat this season.

Class 4A CIML Iowa1. WDM Valley 2. Ames 3. Waukee

FORT DODGE#dodgers

MASON CITYmohawks

MARSHALLTOWNbobcats

WAUKEEwarriors

WDM VALLEYtigers

3-7 4-7

8-2 3-6 7-4Head Coach: Matt Miller

Best Playoff Finish: State Semi-Finals

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Dillion Christensen (CB); Cole Jarrard (LB)

Head Coach: Dave Holdiman


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Taylor Barnes (DB); Kyle Carnahan (RB/LB);Pedro Gomez (OL/DL);Chris Grimes (DL);Austin Hauser (QB);Tyler Kluver (LB);Ty Steffensen (WR/CB)

Head Coach: Justin Tenner

Best Playoff Finish: State Champs (1978); State Runner-Up (1981)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Dakota Alexander (OL/DL); Jared Bartel (OL/DL);Connor DeRoy (RB/S);Max Krieger (TE/S);Sam Skogen (RB/CB)

Head Coach: Scott Carlson

Best Playoff Finish: State Semi-Finals (2004)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Bryant Lashier (TE/LB); Nathan Lucs (RB/DL);Jordan O’Daye (RB/LB);Jordan Officer (DB);Ryan Owens (WR);Cole Pederson (LB);Nick Peters (LB)

Head Coach: Gary Swenson

Best Playoff Finish: State Champs (2002, 2003, 2005, 2008)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Brody Baumann (WR); Bradon Ellingson (RB/LB);Trevor Hansen (OL);Spencer Hellman (LB);Trey Lewis (RB);Nolan Lodden (DB);Austin Stephens (OL)


Conference Outlook

Last season, two teams from the conference made the UNI-Dome trip with Dowling Catholic claiming the school’s third state championship in Class 4A with a perfect 14-0 campaign. Now the Maroons must look to replace many off that roster to repeat the feat, let alone win a CIML Central crown. Ankeny was the second team and will return what they hope is a healthy Joe Lanning at quarterback for leadership. Southeast Polk had a strong season and also returns their young signal caller Kyle Starcevich.

Class 4A CIML Central 1. Dowling Catholic 2. Ankeny 3. Southeast Polk

ANKENYhawks

Head Coach: Jerry Pezzetti


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Matt Andriano (P); Tyler Ash (LB); Joe Bredice (RB); Joel Lanning (QB); Cole Meyers (S);Cory Meyers (S);Cole Netten (K)

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DOWLING CATHOLIC#maroons

JOHNSTONdragons

INDIANOLAindians

SOUTHEAST POLKrams

URBANDALEj-hawks

4-6 7-4

14-0 5-5 5-7Head Coach: Tom Wilson

Best Playoff Finish: State Champs (2000, 2001, 2010); State Runner-Up (1972-74, 1976, 1987, 1995, 1998)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Amara Darboh (WR); Tyler Harmeyer (OL/DL);Alex Heckman (FB/LB);Jacob Stacy (RB/CB)

Head Coach: Eric Kluver


Returning Lettermen: 17Top Returning Players: Cody Foust (RB/S); Chris Henry (WR/CB);Dylan Rankin (TE/LB);Kale Render (QB/P);Nick Smith (CB)

Head Coach: Brian Woodley


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Michael Kinning (QB); Connor Yocom (RB/CB);Matt Zinselmeier (CB);Andre McKay

Head Coach: Denny Muller


Returning Lettermen: 16Top Returning Players: Brock Daniels (RB/CB); Jordan Coates (S);Tanner Donovan (LB);Luke Guenther (OL);Cody McCoy (WR);Kyle Starcevich (QB);Zach Warren (FB)

Head Coach: Sam Anderson


Returning Lettermen: 22Top Returning Players: Andrew Bakker (WR/DB); Colby Bragdon (DL);Jack Cronin (P);Ben Hurley (QB);Nick Jepsen (OL/LB);Anthony Lazard (S);DeAndre Moore (CB)

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Conference Outlook

Ottumwa was perfect while claiming the CIML Metro title but found no victories outside the conference. Des Moines Lincoln returns some key skill position players and, led by Keevon Bernstine and Kippie Ward, will post a strong run game. Des Moines East will be young but should be in the mix for the Metro title along with Des Moines Roosevelt, who will be counting on new faces.

Class 4A CIML Metro 1. Ottumwa 2. DSM Lincoln 3. DSM East

DES MOINES EASTscarlets

Head Coach: Greg Schoon


Returning Lettermen: 20Top Returning Players: Austin Bellis (LB); Aaron Coyle (DL); Abu Sama (WR/LB); Xavier James (QB); Drew Hurley (OL);Blake Cunningham (TE/S);Colezelle James (WR/DB)

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DES MOINES HOOVER huskies

DES MOINES NORTHpolar Bears

DES MOINES LINCOLN railsplitters

DES MOINES ROOSEVELT roughriders

OTTUMWA#bulldogs

6-4 3-7

0-9 1-8 5-5Head Coach: William Siffin


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Armin Mesinovic (FB/LB); Kevin Slaughter (CB); Daniel Peterson (OL/DL); Jordan Anderson (LB)

Head Coach: Tom Mihalovich


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Trey Alessio (LB); Keevon Bernstine (RB/S);Rashid March (RB/LB);Josh McNew (LB);Kippie Ward (RB/CB)

Head Coach: Greg Holland


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Darrius Clemons (WR/CB); Dante Maricle (LB)

Head Coach: Guy Rosenberg


Returning Lettermen: 19Top Returning Players: Larenz Abston (DL); Quinn Barrett (DB);John Foley (LB);Michael Groth (K/P);Joshua Matthews (RB);Alex Schaeffer (S);Drew Wineski (QB)

Head Coach: Zach Wigle


Returning Lettermen: 24Top Returning Players: Nick Duree (OL); Seth Griffiths (RB/CB);Dedrick Grimes (DL);Ben Kramer (QB/S);Zach Messer (LB);Adam Van Fleet (WR/CB);Tyler Johns (DB)

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Head Coach: Mark Ehlers


Returning Lettermen: 12Top Returning Players: JT Bortschellar (RB); Mike Canfield (OL/DL); Connor Ehlers (WB/S); Layton Fritsch (FB/LB); Brett Haas (OL/DL); Adam Kenned(OL/DL); Alex Smith (WR/DB)

CEDAR FALLS#tigers

Head Coach: Pat Mitchell & Brad Remmert

Best Playoff Finish: State Champs (1986);State Runner-Up (2005, 2008)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Ben Challgren (LB); Jacob Fagerston (K); Nick Gary (S); Shawn Hagarty (RB/S); Barkley Hill (RB/P);James Harrington (WR);Nick Terpstra (DL)

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Cedar Falls won the conference title last season and will once again be the choice with Barkley Hill back in the backfield and James Harrington a target in the passing game. Cedar Rapids Xavier, which always begins with defense, an improving Iowa City West team and Dubuque Hempstead, with strong line play on both sides of the football, look to be the challengers.

Class 4A MVC Valley1. Cedar Falls 2. IC West 3. CR Xavier, Dub. Hempstead

C.RAPIDS JEFFERSONj-hawks

C.RAPIDS XAVIERsaints

C.RAPIDS PRAIRIEhawks

DUBUQUE HEMPSTEAD mustangs

IOWA CITY WESTtrojans

2-7 8-3

0-9 7-3 4-6Head Coach: Jim Womochil


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Drake Allen (LB); Alex Baxter (QB);Tanner Lund (LB);Kyle Mann (S);Andrew Patience (K)

Head Coach: Craig Jelinek

Best Playoff Finish: State Champs (1981-3A)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Bryce Alberts (LB); DeMetrus Harper (WR);Zachery Witte (RB);

Head Coach: Duane Schulte

Best Playoff Finish: State Champs (2006); State Runner-Up (1972, 1982)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Nick Ball (P); Jack Boland (LB);Chad Gilmer (K);Kevin Hosch (DL);Jordan Weber (DB)

Head Coach: Brian Sauser

Best Playoff Finish: State Champs (1995, 1998, 1999)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Dondre Alexander (WR); Anthony Brown (LB); Richard Bryant (RB); Ben Hilmer (OL/DL); Ian McBrearty (S); Charles Rogers (QB); Alex Troester (K)

WATERLOO EASTtrojans 3-7

Head Coach: Antonio Mays


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Darrell Caldwell (OL/DL); Dominique Campbell (DB);DeMarco Hayes (LB);Jordan Johnson (RB/S);LaTray Reed (WR);Nathan Sahr (P);Desmond VanArsdale (QB)

Conference Outlook

Iowa City High won the conference title last season and ended the season as the runner-up in Class 4A and a bad taste in their mouth, feeling they may have been the better team. That should be enough incentive to once again expect the Little Hawks to be at least a conference leader. Linn-Mar (Marion) and Cedar Rapids Washington will make it difficult, as should Cedar Rapids Kennedy.

Class 4A MVC Mississippi 1. I.C. High 2. Linn-Mar (Marion) 3. CR Washington

C.RAPIDS KENNEDY cougars

Head Coach: Tim Lewis


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Josh Jahlas (WR/S); Trevor Heitland (RB)

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C.RAPIDS WASHINGTON warriors

DUBUQUE WAHLERTgolden eagles

DUBUQUE SENIORrams

IOWA CITY HIGH #little hawks

LINN-MAR (Marion)lions

0-9 13-1

6-4 2-7 8-3Head Coach: Tony Lombardi


Returning Lettermen: 16Top Returning Players: Mitch Blades (WR/DB); Sean Bredl (OL/LB);Devon Brown (WR/DB);Tyler Burrell (OL/DL);Ryan Cain (WR/DB);Michael Daugherty (TE/LB);Davin Tann (HB/DB)

Head Coach: Mike Wulfekuhle


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Jesse Blus (DL); Robby Jones (QB);Zayne Moore (S);Mitch Powers (OL/DL);Ron Powers (WR);Brent Wilker (K/P)

Head Coach: Mike Mahoney


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Sam Koeing (RB/DB/P); Riley McCarron (RB);Nate Pierotti (DB);Sawyer Theisen (OL/DL);Jake White (OL/DL)

Head Coach: Dan Sabers

Best Playoff Finish: State Champs (1993-94, 1996, 2009);State Runner-Up (2001, 2010)

Top Returning Players: Drew Cornwell (K); Jeremy Johnson (WR/DB);Ryan Kroeze (LB);Amos Lavela (DL);Bobby Millard (DB);Nate Nelson (LB);Ronald Thompson (RB/LB)

Head Coach: Bob Forsyth


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Mark Atwater (QB/LB); Tommy Feller (LB);Colton Sanchez (LB);Dustin Smith (OL/DL);Quinn Treiber (P);Mitch Wantock (LB)

WATERLOO WESTwahawks 4-6

Head Coach: Lonnie Moore


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Rashon Burell (LB); Dequayvious Martin (RB);Tyrell Martin (DB);Cole Matlock (DL);Dalton Myers (S);Clayton Stiemel (LB)

James Harrington, Cedar Falls

Mark Atwater, Linn-Mar


Head Coach: Justin Kammrad


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Beau Brownley (P); Cleo Harris (RB/DB); Zach Paige (OL/DL); Colton Thompson (LB)

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Council Bluffs Abe Lincoln posted a perfect regular season but it all came crashing down with their first round playoff loss to Urbandale. Sioux City East made strides down the stretch and, with Alex Imming back under center as a double threat, could be the team to beat in the Missouri River this season.

Class 4A Missouri River 1. Sioux City East 2. C.B. Abe Lincoln 3. Sioux City North

SIOUX CITY NORTHstars

SIOUX CITY EASTblack raiders

SIOUX CITY WESTwolverines

8-3

2-7 1-8Head Coach: Mark Puev


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Justin Ledftridge (TE/DL); Ricky Miller (OL/DL);Caleb Skou (LB);Michael Wallace (QB);Mike White (RB/DB);Dominic Wilson (RB/DB);Michael Walter (OL/DL)

Head Coach: Bob Goodvin


Returning Lettermen: 31Top Returning Players: Blake Angerman (LB); Zach Brown (DL/P);Bryce Drager (OL);Marcel Dunson (RB);Dillon Godfrey (TE/DL);Alex Imming (QB);Dom Thompson-Williams (WR)

Head Coach: Shawn Meth


Returning Lettermen: 9Top Returning Players: Ethan Behrends (DL); Nate Calvillo (OL);Charlie Forey (RB/LB);Tony Gbogbo (OL);Drew Gerch (DB);Kris O’Neil (WR);Quinn Williams (DB/P)

Head Coach: Kyle Ewinger


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Taron Flemister (RB); K-Anthony Fletcher (QB/P);Sam Homan (DL);Kyle Newsom (LB)

Class 4A Mississippi Athletic Conference1. Bettendorf 2. North Scott 3. Davenport Central

DAV. NORTHwildcats

MUSCATINEmuskies

NORTH SCOTT (Eldridge) lancers

0-9

6-5 9-2Head Coach: Greg Kern

Top Returning Players: Brian Beutel (WR/DB); Dylan Beyhl (QB);Ronnie Chim (WR/S)

Head Coach: Jacob Mueller


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Tanner Bohling (RB); Griffin Gaeta (WR);Tyler Lloyd (WR/P);Colton McConnaha (OL/DL);Kris Treiber (LB)

Head Coach: Kevin Tippet


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Tyler Blondell (LB); Louis DeFrieze (QB);Alex Grunder (RB);Ben Ihrig (DB);Tanner Johnson (RB);John Kinney (LB)

PLEASANT VALLEYspartans 5-5

Head Coach: Rusty VanWetzinga


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Dylan Latham (RB); Blake Letney (DB);Cole Picchotti (DL);Jason Stewart (WR);Ben Trewyn (K);Cody Vance (DL)

BETTENDORF#bulldogs

Head Coach: Aaron Wiley

Best Playoff Finish: State Champs (1981, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 2004, 2007)

Returning Lettermen: 14Top Returning Players: Tom Dunlavy (DB); Blake Younkin (RB);Tyler Younkin (DB);DeAndrian King (DL);Nick Heimendinger (QB);Keaton Jurevitz (LB);Justin VanHoutan (DL)

12-1BURLINGTONgrayhounds

CLINTONriver kings4-6 2-7

Head Coach: John Flaherty


Returning Lettermen: 16Top Returning Players: Brayden Hall (OL); Tanner Hartsock (QB);Davion Lewis (RB)

Head Coach: Lee Camp

Best Playoff Finish: State Quarterfinals

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Ryan Driscoll (RB); Torris Green (RB);Nick Parker (LB);Seth Pennock (QB/LB/P);Skylar Thomas (DB);Kyler Winter (LB)

COUNCIL BLUFFSABE LINCOLN#lynx

COUNCIL BLUFFSTHOMAS JEFFERSONyellow jackets 1-8

DAV. ASSUMPTIONknights 7-3

Head Coach: Wade King


Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Trai Anderson (DB); Matthew Carlin (OL/DL);Cole Clements (K);Bradley Grothus (LB);Tom Kilfoy (DB);Zach Mumm (RB);Travis Talbot (OL/DL/P)

DAV. CENTRALblue devils 4-6

Head Coach: Mark Roering

Best Playoff Finish: State Champs (1955, 1957, 1962, 1973, 1976, 1982)

Returning Lettermen: NATop Returning Players: Griffin Corbin (P); Jarred Martinez (OL/DL);Cartee Ryan (WR/DB);Tyvis Smith (RB/DB);Joey Storto (K);Jacob Walters (OL/LB)

DAV. WESTfalcons 1-8

Head Coach: Jeremy Moshier


Top Returning Players: Brady Mangles (DB); Justin Stites (DL)

Conference Outlook Bettendorf had yet another solid football season with a semifinal round trip where they lost to 4A runner-up, Iowa City High. Blake Younkin is back with his 1,300-plus yards on the ground and 14 TD’s on the offensive side of the ball where the defense is usually the staple in Bettendorf. North Scott also returns experience at key positions and will battle for the conference title. Davenport Central and Assumption should also be back in the upper division battle. In the end it will be the Bulldogs that will have the target once again on their back.

Class A District 1 Gehlen Catholic (LEMARS) #jays Alex Imming,

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Iowa Hawkeyes Need New Faces to Step Up in 2011Tim Weideman Editor

Expectations were high for the Hawkeyes last season and an Insight Bowl victory against a strong Missouri team was really only enough to keep Iowa fans somewhat happy during the off-season. Still, an 8-5 record was not what most expected out of the Hawkeyes in 2010. But now, after an off-season of incidents and guessing games regarding who fill step up to fill in the many holes left by key players graduating of moving on the NFL, Iowa finds itself in surprisingly familiar territory. The Hawks are once again flying under the radar, where the team has been known to surprise and produce its best seasons. However, many issues are still up in the air. First, with Ricky Stanzi’s graduation, the Hawkeyes lose a man who’s been the team’s clear leader for most of the past three seasons. Stanzi’s heir, redshirt junior James Vandenberg, has big shoes to fill, though, in what appearances Vandenberg has made up to this point in his career, he appears ready. Not only do the coaches seem pleased with Vandenberg’s development but Vandenberg’s performance in 2009 against Ohio State has most people believing he’ll be just fine. Although Iowa lost the game, 27-24 in overtime, Vandenberg’s performance surprised the nation. Yes, he did throw three interceptions, but he also kept his composure in one of the toughest venues in the nation, completing 20-of-33 pass attempts for 233 yards and two touchdowns. Luckily for Vandenberg, he’ll have an experienced offensive line protecting him. Last year, the men in the trenches were the question for Iowa. Not so this year. Three-year starter and junior Riley Reiff returns at left tackle, as do fellow starters center James Ferentz and right

tackle Markus Zusevics. Adam Gettis and Nolan MacMillan, who shared time last year at guard, are also back. Unlike last year, the offensive line is not a question mark for the Hawkeyes. It will be solid. Iowa has more holes to fill at running back and receiver. Marcus Coker returns in the backfield. If he stays healthy, the Hawkeyes should be fine at that position. However, should Coker suffer any serious injury, well, nobody quite know what to expect. One thing is for sure: Kirk Ferentz has dealt with a depleted back field before. Somebody will step up if needed. At the moment, it seems junior Jason White, who has mostly special teams experience is the man the Hawekeys will call on in that situation. At receiver and tight end, the Hawkeyes look to fill holes left by second team All-Big Ten tight end Allen Reisner as well as receivers Derrell Johnson-Koulianos,

Paul Cheney Jr. and Colin Sandeman. At the wide out position, Iowa actually returns its leader in Marvin McNutt. The question here is who will replace the valuable backups, Cheney Jr. and Sandeman. Look for Keenan Davis to be called upon to finally have a make-or-break season. Brad Herman will replace Reisner at tight end. Sophomore C.J. Fiedorowicz will also see playing time--and many are expecting big things from the 6-foot-7, 265-pounder. On the defensive side of the ball, Iowa will first look to replace a talented, though perhaps over-hyped, defensive line that included NFL draft picks Adrian Clayborn,

Christian Ballard and Karl Klug. Mike Daniels and Broderick Binns return to the line with some experience and Lebron Daniel may make a name for himself this season. Iowa could see most of its defensive growing pains at the safety positions, where it will have to replace first team all-Big Ten strong safety, Tyler Sash, and second team free safety, Brett Greenwood. Experienced defensive back Micah Hyde has made the move to safety and junior Collin Sleeper seems to be the man to beat for the other position. Shaun Prater, who came back for his senior year rather than bolt for the NFL Draft, and

Greg Castillo are experienced at cornerback. The linebacker corps is more than able to make up for some of the growing pains in other parts of the defense. Both sophomore James Morris and senior Tyler Nielsen are capable of having true breakout seasons. Morris recorded six starts last year and had 70 tackles. Nielsen, who Kirk Ferentz has compared to A.J. Edds, returns after his season ended early last year because of a broken vertebra in his neck.

Season prediction Overall, Iowa has the potential to do well this season, should key players remain healthy and a few newcomers step up. Under the Big Ten’s divisional format, a Big Ten championship may be easier to obtain than before. It isn’t out of the question to think the Hawkeyes’ game in Lincoln on Black Friday against Nebraska could decide who plays for the championship. With all the questions that need answered, though, that may be a bit optimistic. A record of 8-4 sounds realistic but probably won’t cut it for a championship. The Hawkeyes will be better than last season but not up to Big Ten championship standard.


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Iowa State Football Preview: The Quest for the Sixth WinEduardo Zamarripa Staff Writer Coming off of their first bowl win since 2004, Iowa State came awfully close to making that two consecutive bowl eligible seasons despite their inconsistent play. Moments of brilliance were often followed by moments of awful football. Which Cyclone squad are we going to see this year? They looked terrible in a 35-7 loss to Iowa early on in the year. They also got embarrassed at home by Utah 68-27. But then there were the good wins. At home, they sprung up 52 points on Texas Tech. On the road, the Cyclones pulled out a gutty 28-21 win against the vaulted Longhorns. Iowa State even came within a two-point conversion of defeating Nebraska at home. That’s when it all went downhill for the Cyclones. Needing just one more win to be bowl eligible, Iowa State fell apart down the stretch. After the heartbreaking loss to Nebraska, Iowa State would travel to Colorado (one of the worst teams in the league) and get spanked by 20 points. Afterwards, they would be shut out at Missouri in their last game of the season, ending the year on a three game losing skid that meant the Cyclones would not be bowl eligible. Remember, this was a squad that went 2-10 two seasons ago, so the fact that they are staying relevant in the Big 12 is already a breath of fresh air for Cyclone fans.

But can the Cyclones scratch their way to six wins again? Their biggest concerns will come on the offensive side of the ball. They lost quarterback Austin Arnaud and runningback Alexander Robinson, their two most important offensive players. And for a team that only

averaged 21.7 points per contest, the Cyclones are going to have to find some offensive in a hurry. It looks like it will be senior Jerome Tiller taking over at starting quarterback for the Cyclones. But be well-aware that should he falter, Coach Rhoads will not hesitate on turning the offense over to junior community college transfer Steele Jantz.

Jantz has created some buzz for his mobility and big-arm. He might just be the energy the Cyclone offense needs. Sophomore Shontrelle Johnson appears to be the front runner at the running back position after averaging 6.2 YPC his freshman year. Darius Darks and Darius Reynolds will be the best wide receiving threats, but don’t sleep on 5’9 Aaron Horne. He’s an explosive threat at the wide receiver position and was Jantz’s former teammate at San Francisco Community College. Iowa State will need to find solid replacements at the Left Guard and Center positions. They are set with two juniors in the line already and are anchored by senior Kelechi Osemele at left tackle. Several

analysts have pegged him as a future NFL first round pick. The defense looks to be in pretty good shape with seven returning starters. Among those are standout linebackers A.J. Klein and Jake Knott. The duo combined for 242 tackles and seven interceptions. They will also have senior Leonard Johnson, regarded as one of the best cover corners in the game. The schedule is challenging for the Cyclones and with few proven offensive options, it will be up to the likes of Klein, Knott and Johnson to have a standout defensive year and help Iowa State get back to a bowl game. While other schools may fight for a BCS bid or a chance at a national championship, if Iowa State can get to the coveted sixth win and earn a bowl bid, it will be a very successful year for Coach Rhoads. They’ll need all the help they can get from their defense.

Coach: Paul Rhoads (12-13)Prediction: 5-7 (3-5)


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Expectations High for UNITim Weideman Editor

The Northern Iowa Panthers finished last season with a record of 7-5 (6-2 in Missouri Valley Football Conference), which was good enough to take the MVFC title. But the Panthers met a streaking Lehigh team in the first round of the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs. With eight returning starters on offense and nine returners on defense, though, this could be the year where UNI really makes a splash. The Panthers have already been picked by MVFC coaches to take the title again in 2011 and College Sporting News ranked UNI No. 8 in the country coming into the season. Leading the way for UNI this year will be senior quarterback Tirrell Rennie, who was by far the Panthers’ biggest offensive playmaker. Rennie returns after a season in which he had 1,543 passing yards on top of 1,291 yards on the ground along with 15 touchdowns. Rennie was selected for the MVFC Preseason Team. Also returning to help propel a strong running game is junior running back Carlos Anderson, who is also the Panthers’ kick return specialist, which he received MVFC Preseason Team honors for.

Anderson gained 974 yards rushing and had two touchdowns. He averaged 27.2 yards per kick return and recorded two touchdowns. Anderson’s rushing stats may not have been spectacular, but look for the speedster to develop even further this season into someone that will keep teams honest as they attempt to defend Rennie. Also returning from last season is Rennie’s favorite target through the air, senior wide receiver Jarred Herring. Herring had 31 catches for 549 yards and five touchdowns. On defense, UNI returns plenty of experience. Among the nine starters returning, headliners are senior defensive lineman Ben Boothby, senior linebacker L.J. Foyt and junior defensive back J.J. Swan, who were all preseason all-Valley selections. Senior linebacker

James Conley and junior defensive back Andre Martin were honorable mentions and also return for UNI. Ben Boothby will be one of the men to watch on defense. He recorded 56 tackles and 9.5 sacks last season. Foyt will lead the linebacker corps after he had 92 tackles, three sacks and three interceptions last season. Looking to shut down opposing receivers will be Andre Martin, who had 77 tackles, five interceptions and five pass breakups. If

Martin’s stats go down this season, it’s only because teams aren’t throwing his way.

Season prediction Of the NCAA Division I teams in Iowa, the Panthers may be the team that has the most impact on its respective subdivision. Returning experience will be huge for UNI this season. Rennie will be the undisputed leader of this team on offense. The defense will need to step up from last year and cut back from an opponent average of 487 yards

per game. With nine returning starters, however, that is not out of the question. The Panthers should repeat as MVFC champions in 2011 and should make a deeper run in the playoffs. Some of the tougher opponents on the schedule are Iowa State (away), Stephen F. Austin (home), Western Illinois (home, first MVFC game) and Southern Illinois (home). Unlike last season, most of the Panther’s toughest games are in the UNI Dome where they really shine. Look for the Panthers to enter the FCS playoffs this season with a record of 9-2, with one of those losses coming against FBS rival, Iowa State.

Drake University: All Eyes on the PFL ChampionshipEduardo Zamarripa Staff Writer

It’s no secret that the Bulldogs are one of the elite teams in the Pioneer Football League. After finishing the season at 7-4 overall and with a 6-2 conference record, Drake is primed to contend for the PFL Championship. However, reaching that conference championship has been an elusive goal in recent years for the Bulldogs. Last season, the Bulldogs lost only two conference games. The first, a 39-34 loss on the road to reigning PFL Champion Jacksonville and the second, a last-second Hail Mary 31-25 defeat at Dayton. The Bulldogs were a few breaks away from having a better conference season and had to settle for third place in the PFL. This season, however, not only do the Bulldogs return several important contributors, but they also have a favorable schedule. Considering that last season saw the Bulldogs face their two toughest opponents on the road and that Dayton and Jacksonville did not get to play each

other (both would go undefeated in the PFL), Drake opens the 2011 season with a schedule advantage. This year, Drake’s toughest road battles will be Butler and San Diego State. But both programs seem to have taken a step back. There is a good chance Drake will enter the last two weeks of the season with an undefeated conference record. And then they’ll have to face both Jacksonville and Dayton, at home this time. And on top of that, Jacksonville and Dayton do play each other this season. The Bulldogs might not need to beat both foes to claim the PFL Championship. But that will only be the scenario if the Bulldogs can take care of business first. They have several important players coming back that might help them achieve that. Most notably, the Bulldogs will have 10 of 11 of their starters on offense coming back. Including, senior quarterback Mike Piatkowski. Piatkowski, who is one of the best quarterbacks in the league, missed two games last season due to injury. Senior Drew Blackmon and junior Denzel Ray will return as the top threats at the wide receiver position. As well as, fifth-year senior running back Patrick Cashmore. Cashmore led the Bulldogs with 357 rushing yards. On defense, Drake returns seven starters. Senior linebacker Tyler Moorehead, a consensus pre-season All-PFL Performer, will anchor the linebacker unit after leading the team in tackles last season with 62. Fifth-year senior defensive back Michael Lahart and junior defensive back Mike Ratelle will also return, giving Drake an experienced secondary. The biggest concern will be rebuilding a defensive

line unit that lost three of its starters.Drake will sorely miss the reigning PFL Defensive Player of the Year Dain Taylor. Taylor had a monster year last season as a defensive end, recording 49.5 tackles, 13.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries, an interception and a blocked kick. The Bulldogs will also have to replace Andrew Asbell and Josh Walkup along the defensive line. But there is optimism that experienced players such as senior David Witkiewicz and senior Anthony Gianaras can fit the bill. Drake is also coming off of a summer experience that saw the team travel to Africa to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and play a squad of Mexican CONADEIP All-Stars. Something the coaches believe has built a greater sense of team chemistry and unity. The Bulldogs are looking for their first PFL Championship since 2004 and with 17 returning starters and a favorable schedule, the idea does not seem farfetched.

Coach: Chris Creighton (21-12)Prediction: 9-2 (7-1)


Mike Piatkowski, QB, Drake (Wheaton, Ill.)

Michael Lahart, DB, Drake (Chariton)

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Upper Iowa University Preview: Young Peacocks Look to Breakout in Shea’s Third YearEduardo Zamarripa Staff Writer

When Head Coach Tom Shea inherited the football program back in 2009, there was little to be excited about in Upper Iowa. The team was coming off a two-win season and was struggling to consistently compete. In his two-year tenure, Coach Shea has not been able to change the culture in Upper Iowa thus far, as he has won five games in his first two seasons. That is why Coach Shea might be entering the decisive third year for a coach. Will the Peacocks break out in 2011? Last season, the Peacocks finished with a 2-9 overall record and went 2-8 in conference play. The Peacocks struggled mightily on defense, allowing almost 40 points per game. Their road record is also a concern, since the Peacocks went 0-6 on the road last season. And this year might not be any better. The Peacocks lost several important players. They lost their two leading tacklers (Miller and Curran), their interceptions leader (Henry), as well as their two sack leaders (Spencer and Nix). The Peacocks will need to find new leaders in every defensive unit. Sophomore linebacker Tony Leggett recorded 58 tackles and an interception last year; they will need him to anchor the linebacking corps along with sophomore Calvin Darling. On the perimeter, it looks like the Peacocks will rely on sophomore defensive back DaeJohn Love. Freshman defensive back Jordan Andera showed promise last season as well. Like many positions in this squad, there are a lot of young guys that will really have to step up. This has to be one of the younger squads that the Peacocks have ever

fielded. On offense, the Peacocks lost leading rusher Sam Epsteen, but have junior running back Jordan Otdoerfer coming back. After a successful sophomore year, they’ll need him to take that next step. The running game is vital to the Peacocks’ success. With Curran now graduated, it will be sophomore Kirby Hovden taking the reins at quarterback. Hovden showed a big arm last year, but he also struggled with his accuracy. Hovden will need to make strides quickly. Junior wide receiver Jessie Hubbard will be back. He was their best offensive weapon last season, having 597 receiving yards and five touchdowns. They’ll need a new number two receiver though, after losing Baldwin, Jackson, Williams and Schaeffer. Maybe sophomore Joe Alanis will have a breakout year, but the Peacocks

will most likely rely on their incoming freshmen to contribute at wide receiver. Across the board there are some important contributors returning for the Peacocks. But even then, the Peacocks were only 2-9, so it’s hard to predict how much that will affect the squad. The gaping holes at wide receiver and the absence of proven productive players on defense is a huge concern. The Peacocks have switched off between two and three wins each of the last four seasons. Coming off a 2-9 campaign and with a very inexperienced squad, it’s hard seeing the Peacocks doing any sort of leap in the standings.

Coach: Tom Shea (5-17)

Prediction: 2-9 (2-8)

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Iowa Conference 2011 Football PreviewEduardo Zamarripa Staff Writer The Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference kicks off its 2011 season with two nationally ranked teams as the front runners for the IIAC Championship. Defending champion Wartburg College opens the season ranked No. 8 in the country by Lindy’s magazine. Wartburg is coming off an undefeated season that saw them lose in the first round of the NCAA Division III Playoffs. The Knights will be led by sophomore running backs Reese Thompson and Brandon Sims. The duo was sensational last year and they will need a powerful running attack if the Knights want to repeat last season’s success. Wartburg lost several key members of their offensive line and linebacker units. If they can’t find consistent replacements, that might make Coe College the immediate favorite. Coe starts the season off ranked in many preseason magazines. Lindy’s has the Kohawks starting at No. 23 in the country and have been picked by many as the team to beat in the IIAC. The Kohwaks finished 9-2 overall last year and went 7-1 in conference play. They have qualified for the playoffs in the last two seasons. Senior quarterback Daniel Boyd, an All-

Division III Pre-season All-American, will return for the Kohawks to lead their vaunted offense. As will, sophomore running back Brandon Leiran. The Kohawks return several key starters on defense. Among them, senior defensive line standout Tyler Hemry. Central College will try and join the discussion as an IIAC championship contender. They finished 8-2 overall last season and finished third in the conference. Coming into 2011, Lindy’s ranks Central No. 15 in its preseason poll. Central should not be overlooked, especially since senior quarterback Nate Snead and junior running back Ross Doehrmann will be leading the way on offense. Luther College, Loras College, Buena Vista University and Dubuque University make up the muddled middle.

Luther’s success will depend on finding reliable replacements on their offensive and defensive line units. If they do, they might establish themselves as the fourth best squad in the conference. Buena Vista is also on the rise after returning most of their offensive weapons. The Beavers will also have a lot of experience across the board on defense. Simpson College and Cornell College will fight for last place in the conference. But Simpson looks closer to joining the middle-of-the-pack, while Cornell is coming off a win-less season.

ISC Iowa Conference Prediction:1. Wartburg2. Coe3. Central4. Luther5. Buena Vista6. Loras7. Dubuque8. Simpson 9. Cornell

Wartburg College Preview: Can They Make Some Noise Outside of the IIAC?Eduardo Zamarripa Staff Writer

It’s no secret that Wartburg College is one of the elite programs in Division III football. The Knights have won the IIAC title two of the last three seasons and finished a perfect 10-0 last season to earn a number three seed in the 2010 NCAA Division III Playoffs. However, the Knights would eventually lose against sixth seeded Bethel University 28-20, crushing their dreams of making a postseason run. And while they have dominated the IIAC, the Knights have not been able to burst out into the national scene. After being ranked 15th in the national preseason poll this year, expectations are once again high in Wartburg. Perhaps no one will have more pressure than junior running back Reese Thompson. Thompson had a sensational sophomore year, rushing for 828 yards and 11 touchdowns. Look for him to have another stellar season. Junior running back Brandon Sims is another guy to watch for the Knights. He didn’t have quite the campaign that Thompson did, but he still had 604 rushing yards and 198 receiving yards. He gives the Knights a dynamic 1-2 punch. Senior Dan Steifel will be back under center for the Knights. Another year of experience will help Steifel continue to improve his accuracy concerns. Steifel has been steady for the Knights; they don’t need him to be spectacular with their effective running game. The Knights are going to need a new number two receiver after the departure of Jason Roskam. But they still have senior Levi Helbling, who was their best receiver last year, so don’t expect a big drop-off in production out of the wide

receiver slot. Experience could be a concern in the offensive line. They lost some guys and this line only allowed five sacks all last season. It will be interesting to see how some of the younger guys respond, but it’s hard to imagine this unit matching the success from last season. The defense should be sensational again this year. The Knights allowed a stingy 12.9 points per game last season, had a whopping 20 interceptions and recorded 39 sacks. They have made a living out of harassing quarterbacks and creating turnovers. The defensive line shouldn’t miss a beat with senior defensive lineman Matt Tschetter back after leading the team with nine sacks. As will, senior defensive lineman Logan Hansen, who had six sacks last season. Wartburg will miss linebacker Blake Suckow,

who was the team’s leading tackler and the anchor of the defense. They still have senior linebacker Ben Rector, but he’s more of a threat on the outside. They’ll need someone to cover all those tackles that Suckow took care of. And of those guys will be standout senior defensive back Garrett McGrane. McGrane led the team in interceptions with six, but was also second with 81 tackles. They’ll need his help against the run. With McGrane and senior defensive back Josh VanDenHuhl back as well (he also had six interceptions), the Wartburg perimeter will be lights out. Senior Marcus Williams will continue the kicking duties and the return game should not

miss a beat with VanDenHuhl returning kicks. Wartburg is poised for another great year in the IIAC. However, the offensive line and linebacker units will be a concern. Thompson, Sims and Helbling will have great years and there is plenty of talent on all the other defensive units. So they should be the favorites to win the conference again this season. But with holes in those positions, it’s hard to predict that Wartburg will go further than the first round in the NCAA Division III playoffs.

Predicted Record: 9-2 (7-1)-Lose in first round of NCAA Division III PlayoffsHead Coach: Rick Willis (105-25)


Ben Rector, LB (24), Wartburg (Carlisle)

Coe to Challenge for IIAC Title behind QB BoyleTim Weideman Editor Coe was able to notch its second-straight NCAA Division III Playoff appearance last year, when it got a wild card berth. This year, the Kohawks will try to knock off defending Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Warburg as they go for three playoff appearances in a row. Sporting News has ranked the Kohawks No. 23 in the country heading into the season. They are the last of three IIAC teams ranked by Sporting News, with Wartburg the highest-ranked Iowa Conference team at No. 8. Central is ranked No. 12. Don’t let the rankings fool you, though. Coe is just as capable of taking the conference championship. Leading the way for Coe will be Lindy’s All-Division III Preseason All-American senior quarterback, Brad Boyle. Boyle returns after an excellent junior campaign. Last year, he completed 192 of 303 passes (63.4 percent) for 2,972 yards and 24 touchdowns. He threw just six interceptions all year. His quarterback efficiency rating was an astounding 167.9. If Boyle can produce similar numbers this

year, the Kohawks will be right up there with Wartburg and Central, fighting for the conference crown. Boyle does lose two of his favorite targets in running back Michael Rozum and wide receiver Tyler Takes, however, receiver Jared Kuehner and running back Brendan Leiran return for Boyle. Last season, Kuehner led the team in receiving yards with 675. He also snagged four touchdown grabs. Leiran, who was Coe’s leading rusher last season, caught 27 passes for 254 yards and three touchdowns. Tight end Kris Hopkins will also provide an experienced target for Boyle. No matter who Boyle throws to, though, the Kohawks aren’t going to struggle on offense. Leiran returns to balance things out on the ground, as he rushed for 1,225 yards and nine

touchdowns last year. The point is: this offense is going to be scary good this year. Coe returns a very experienced defensive unit. The defensive leader should be Sporting News All-American senior defensive lineman, Tyler Hemry, who had 43 tackles, 15 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks this season. One might think

the Kohawks would miss lineman Nate Clear, who led the team with 9 sacks last season, but with Hemry returning to the trenches, as well as senior Mike Mellas, this shouldn’t be an area of concern for Coe. The rest of the defense incredibly experienced. The Kohawks’ leading tackler and linebacker, Ben Carr, returns for his senior year after making 83 stops last year. Connor Worthington, the team’s second-leading tackler (82), also returns at linebacker. Worthington and Carr combined for three sacks. Other linebackers to watch will be juniors Phillip Hale, Zach West and sophomore Diego Rodriguez. In the defensive backfield, Coe returns two high-profile athletes in senior defensive back Jacob Breitbach and junior Bryce Sampson. Breitbach had 41 tackles last season to go along with two interceptions, 12 pass breakups and 14 passes defended. Sampson had 39 tackles, one pick, three passes broken up and four passes defended.

Season prediction If anything, Coe’s experience means they are one to watch in the Iowa Conference. Though Wartburg is the consensus favorite, it would not be a surprise to see Coe or Central on top at the end of the year. Coe’s returning players may just be enough to give them a slight edge over Central and a good shot at Wartburg.


Central Hopes to Keep IIAC Championship Race TightTim Weideman Editor

Is this the year the Central Dutch get past Iowa Conference rivals Coe and Wartburg? The offensive firepower that returns is certainly enough to give them a fighting chance. The story to watch in Pella will be who steps up on defense to fill some major gaps. The Dutch will have to replace several of their top performers last season, including defensive linemen Shane Wong and Austin Hill as well as linebacker Greg Best. Wong was undoubtedly the most prevalent force on Central’s defense last season. He recorded 49 total tackles, 17 of them for loss. He also had a team-high 11 sacks. Wong was selected as a third team D3football.com all-American last season. It will also be difficult to replace Best, who was the team’s leading tackler with 65. Hill was another guy capable of disrupting offenses from the defensive line with hiss 40 tackles and 3.5 sacks. Defensive lineman Aaron Steenhoek, who had 7.5 sacks last season, will also be missed. Central is not without its potential candidates to fill in the shoes, though. Junior linebacker Ketih Rush returns after posting 44 tackles in his sophomore season and will be one to watch. Linebacker Seth Carson and defensive lineman Brady Hill, who both had 5.5 sacks last season, could also be called upon as the next men in line. Defensive end Holden Blythe will return for his senior year and could step up.

Things are a little more stable in the secondary, with Central’s top two defensive backs, Ryan Schmidt and Jake Petersen, returning. Schmidt had 54 tackles last season, one interception and a tremendous seven pass breakups. Petersen, on the other hand, tied for a team-high three interceptions with Adam Petz--who also returns--and had 43 tackles. The offense will be Central’s strength this season. Quarterback Nate Snead returns for his senior season after a season in which he passed for 1,510 yards, completed 96-of-179 passes and put up 12 touchdowns. He also led the team in rushing with 642 yards and 15 touchdowns.Snead’s favorite target, his brother Jeremy Snead, also returns at wideout. Jeremy caught 38 passes last season for team highs of 597 yards and seven touchdowns. Receivers Brett Wilkin and Mike Furlong are also back and were popular targets for Nate Snead. Central loses tight end Jordan Leuschen, who was a big target for Snead last year. Running backs Ross Doehrmann and Kyle Wood both return for the Dutch. Doerhmann rushed for 539 yards and two touchdowns, while Wood had 404 yards on the ground and three touchdowns, respectively.

Season prediction Wartburg is most people’s favorite to take the 2011 IIAC crown. It could be up to

Central and Coe to fight for the second spot. However, don’t count out the Dutch. They are very much in the hunt for the title. The biggest games to watch this season will be whenever those three play each other. That will decide the conference championship and which other team might have a shot at a wildcard playoff berth.

Brad Boyle, QB, Coe (North Mahaska)

Nate Snead, QB, Central

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Coming of a 3-7 season, the Beavers want to take the next step and have their first winning season since 2008. With some key players returning, that might not be so farfetched.

Junior quarterback Bo Darrow will be the starter for the Beavers. Darrow threw 18 interceptions last year, but also showed mobility and playmaking ability. He will need to take better care of the football, but he should have a solid season.

The wide receiver position will be exciting for the Beavers. They have their successful trio of wide receivers all coming back. Senior Larry

Marcel, junior Gunnar Wyatt and junior Logan Lehrkamp combined for more than 1,200 yards and eight touchdowns last season.

Look for junior running back John Hill to have a bit of a breakout year. He only averaged 3.3 yards per carry last season, but he will get more touches and another year of experience will help out the Webster City native.

On the defensive side of the ball, Buena Vista will miss defensive back standouts Danny Pattee and Dalton Keane. But senior Alan Bladt is one of the best in the conference at the free safety position and senior defensive back Tyler Kibbee should be reliable as well.

Senior Travis Forkner will anchor the linebacker corps, as he was second on the team in total tackles last season. And on the defensive line, senior Scott Radke will be harassing quarterbacks all year out of the defensive end position. Radke recorded four and half sacks last year.

With the defensive having a lot of important and experienced contributors back this year and the offense having kept most of their weapons, the Beavers should have a better year. It will be up to them to earn their first winning record since 2008.

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In the last four seasons, the Norse have had quite the statistical oddity. Each and every season in the last four years has ended with Luther owning a 5-5 record. So while the Norse have not had a losing record since 2006, they haven’t exactly had a winning record either.

Will this be the year Luther breaks the 5-5 pattern?

If they do, it will be largely because of Senior quarterback Chris Reynolds. Reynolds led the team in rushing and passing yards, racking up over 2,500 yards and 20 total touchdowns. He has become one of the elite quarterbacks in the conference.

Junior Steven Thompson and senior Dalen Dirth will both be back at the wide receiver position. They have become Reynolds’ favorite targets, as they both enjoyed productive seasons last year.

There are also high expectations for sophomore running back Dan Ridenour. After having a 544-yard freshman season to go with a healthy 4.5 yards per carry, the Sheldon native should continue to thrive in the Norse offense.

And with the offensive line continuing to improve, look for the Norse offense to be even better this year.

Senior linebacker Kyle McGivney is the heart and soul of the defense. He sets the tone and he’ll have another terrific year after recording 111 tackles season. Seniors Brian Darling and Donterrious Porter should give the Norse plenty of experience around the perimeter.

One of the areas of concern will be generating more pressure on the quarterback, but junior linebacker Trent Kerrigan looks poised to fit that role. Kerrigan recorded three sacks last season.

Luther will need contributions from their defensive and offensive lines. But if they can control the line of scrimmage, there is plenty of talent and experience across the board. Breaking that 5-5 spell is a huge possibility.

Predicted record: 6-4 (5-3)Head Coach: Mike Durnin (15-15)


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Loras Looks to Separate Itself from Middle of IIAC PackTim Weideman Editor

The Loras Duhawks come into 2011 with a few questions, mostly regarding who will fill in for key losses suffered due to graduation last season. Loras will have to start out by replacing a couple skill players on the offensive side. Wide receivers John Ingersoll and Walt Labuz were responsible for most of the receiving corps’ production, with Ingersoll gaining 447 yards and Labuz recording 433, respectively. Ingersoll recorded four touchdowns, while Labuz had three. Senior Gavin Kaiser, who had 219 yards and two touchdowns, may be the one who steps in. The question remains regarding who will fill in the other empty slot. Quarterback Vaughn Gesing does return for Loras, though, which will help make up for any question marks for the receivers. Gesing is back under center for his senior year. Last season, Gesing threw for 1,544 yards, 10 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. Gesing’s experience may help new receivers find their comfort zone and contribute to the team. The Duhawks will be able to lean a bit on the running game this season, as both their top runners return in Matt Hillard and Ryan Baez. Hillard rushed for 554 yards and nine

touchdowns last season, while Baez had 532 yards and two touchdowns. With the experience at running back coming back for another year, the Duhawks may be able to make up for losing the big playmakers in the receiving corps. Defensively, there are a few more big holes to fill. Leading defensive backs Tommy Jahnke and Nick Lloyd (both had four interceptions) are gone, as is safety Kile Beaver, who was quite the ball hawk, recording 59 tackles, good for fourth on the team last season. Loras will also miss their leading tackler, defensive lineman Cody Snitker (77). Snitker had 10 tackles for loss on top of seven sacks last season. It is crucial that someone step up. Defensive end Aaron Strong and tackle Frank Pereiro may be able to step up in Snitker’s absence. The linebackers have the most experience on the defensive unit. Junior Zach Myers, the team’s second-leading tackler last season (65, including five sacks), returns and so do junior Brandon Ronan (54 tackles) and senior David Zoeckler (60 tackles). With so many question marks, the defense might be an issue to keep an eye on for Loras. This is a team with a lot of unknowns, but enough

things are known about the team to believe they’ll compete fairly well in the IIAC.

Season predictionLoras will battle with the middle teams in the Iowa Conference standings. Another .500 season seems likely, perhaps a win over or under.

Dubuque’s Offense Could Excite in 2011Tim Weideman Editor

Last season, the Dubuque Spartans were strongest through the air, averaging 232 yards per game. This year shouldn’t be any different. In fact, a couple things point toward Dubuque fielding quite the prolific air attack. First, junior quarterback Wyatt Hanus is back for another year under center. In 2010, Hanus threw for 1,622 yards, eight touchdowns and had a 63.5 completion percentage. He was also able to protect the ball with some success, throwing only three interceptions. Hanus will once again have plenty of targets to choose from. The highlight of the group is D3football.com second team preseason All-American selection, Michael Zweifel, who was plagued for most of last year but was outstanding in 2009. Last season, he recorded 512 yards and grabbed two touchdowns in limited time but in 2009, Zweifel had 111 catches 1,522 yards and 15 touchdowns. His 152.2 yards per game, which was tops in the country in NCAA Division III. His 11.1 catches per game were second in the country. If he is healthy, the senior is probably the best receiver in the conference. Also returning for Hyatt to target is DeMarcus Fleming, who was the Spartans’ leading receiver last year with 860 receiving yards and seven touchdowns. Tight end Miles Hookstead is back after recording 281 yards and four touchdowns last season. Sean Anderson will also represent a

familiar target for Hanus. The wide receiver averaged 10.3 yards per catch and had 196 receiving yards in 2010. Dubuque’s top two leading rushers from a year ago are back this year. Senior Justin Spaulding, who lead the team with 782 yards and seven rushing touchdowns, and junior Kyle Acker, who had 346 yards and 4.3 per carry, will anchor a solid ground game. Defensively, the Spartans are going to miss Toney Bailey III, who led the team in tackles (76) and tied for a team-high two interceptions. Dubuque’s second-leading tackler, Ryan Stodden, is also gone. The next in line to lead Dubuque’s defense appears to be junior linebacker Trevor Runkle, who was third on the team a year ago with 65 tackles. Junior defensive lineman Stephen Vassalotti is back after recording a team-high six sacks and tying for a team-high of nine tackles for loss. Those two alone won’t be enough to make up for all the experience that has been lost on defense for the Spartans. Many newcomers will have to step up in big ways to help a defense that already gave up plenty of yards per game (329).

Season predictionThe Spartans are another team that will fight for a spot in the middle of the Iowa Conference. The passing attack will be exciting to watch with Hanus and Zweifel both healthy but the defense

is too much of a weakness to contend with the better teams in the league. The Spartans will contend with Luther for the “Best of the Rest” tag in the IIAC.


Zach Myers, LB, Loras (Dubuque Wahlert)

Wyatt Hanus, QB, Dubuque (North Tama)


Simpson Tries to Climb IIAC RanksTim Weideman Editor

Simpson College fielded an inexperienced football team last season and it showed. Ending with a record of 2-8, with wins against Loras and Cornell, the Storm has much to improve upon in 2011. The good news is that as experience is gained, teams improve. Simpson will need to see improvement across the board if it’s to pick itself up and compete against the rest of the league. First, the Storm needs to find ways to produce on offense. The Storm averaged just over 100 yards per game on the ground and 163 yards through the air, while opponents averaged 165 yards rushing and nearly 200 passing. Luckily for Simpson, almost every top skill position player returns. At running back, sophomore Michael Chia and junior Austin Schmidt are back. Chia rushed for 430 yards and three touchdowns his sophomore year, while Schmidt had 194 yards, an average of four yards per carry and one score. Quarterback Taylor Nelson, who was also a freshman last season, has a year under his belt. Simpson needs him to find ways to produce more, as he had 1,301 yards, nine touchdowns and 11 interceptions last season. With the experience of last year, though, Nelson should be improved. He also ran for 201 yards and two touchdowns, so he does represent a bit of a threat on the ground.

The offensive line, which gave up 40 sacks last year, will need to protect Nelson a lot better for him to have a good amount of success calling the plays for Simpson. The whole group returns this year, however, so some improvement in this category should be seen. Nelson’s top five favorite targets will return, so there should be some chemistry that can be built upon. Sophomore wide receiver Brad Vogel, Simpson’s leading receiver from last season, returns after posting 383 yards and four touchdowns on 36 catches. Junior receivers Taylor Rogers and Billy Weathers are back after recording 273 and 234 yards, respectively. Also returning are receiver Ben Coy and tight end Jake McCulley, who had three touchdowns last season and should be one to keep an eye on this year. Things look the similar for the Storm on defense, with a lot of experience returning but improvement needing to be seen all around for the team to win many games.

Simpson’s top three tacklers, senior Braden Everding and juniors Justin Perry and Mark Cronin, all return at linebacker. Everding led the team with 82 tackles, while Perry had 65 and Cronin had 61, respectively. On the defensive line, J.J. Nair is back with his team-high five sacks. He’ll be joined by Justin Bolkema and Christian Bondinello.

In the secondary, senior Colton Calvert and juniors Jeff Getting and Jarrod Schott return. Getting led the team with two interceptions last year.

Season prediction Simpson will most likely end up toward the bottom of the Iowa Conference again this season. The extra experience will help but it may take another year or two before the Storm are ready to challenge the stronger teams in the conference.

Cornell Tries to Avoid Repeat Winless SeasonEduardo Zamarripa Staff Writer

The 2010 season could not have been more frustrating for the Rams. With Head Coach Vince Brautigam at the helm, Cornell finished the year 0-10, going 0-8 in conference play in Brautigam’s debut season.

The Rams were outscored 334-118 throughout the year, losing by an average of nearly 22 points per game. Youth and inexperience marked this squad, as they struggled in nearly every offensive and defensive category

Junior Andrew Burdick looks to be the front-runner to earn the starting quarterback nod for the 2011 campaign. However, don’t be surprised to see sophomore Juan Flores tossed into the mix if things go south. Flores played in 9 games last year and was the team’s leading rusher. He’s mobile and athletic and brings some excitement to the Rams offense.

The running game will be a concern for the Rams. The only running back in their roster that has had any touches prior to this season is sophomore Hayden Howard, with six. Cornell will need to get some production out of their three freshmen running backs.

Seniors Thomas Connor and Nathan Nichols

will anchor the Rams at the Wide Receiver position. Connor was one of the team’s best offensive performers last season.

On the defensive end, senior linebacker Tyler Bailey will look to have another monster year. A Pre-Season First Team All-American, Bailey recorded 110 tackles last season. There’s good depth and experience on the defensive line and around the perimeter. Surely a year of experience will help this defense continue to improve.

Considering Cornell has not won a game since November 2009, expectations may be low for the Rams. But maybe not having pressure is exactly what the Rams need to slowly climb back into relevancy.

Don’t expect a monster year, but you can surely pencil in a couple of wins for a more battle-tested Rams team that will do a better job of competing.

Prediction: 2-8 (1-7)Head Coach: Vince Brautigam (0-10)

Brad Vogel, WR, Simpson (Central Lee)

Tyler Bailey, LB, Cornell (West Branch)


The biggest story regarding the Grinnell Pioneers’ 2010 squad was head coach Jeff Pedersen (interim coach at the time). Pedersen led the team to a 6-4 record and a 5-4 Midwest Conference record. It was the Pioneers’ first winning season since 2004 and the team won as many games in 2010 as Grinnell had in the previous three years combined. Returning from last year’s squad are All-MWC first team selections senior Robert Seer and junior Logan Granera, who was also named to the second team for a separate position. He was joined on the second team by junior TJ Schaid. Seer and Granera return at receiver to provide returning quarterback Mike McCabe with experienced targets. Seer led the team in receptions (62) and touchdowns (14). Granera led the team in yards (897) and had seven touchdowns. McCabe got plenty of experience last season, splitting time with then-senior Mike Bogard and filling in during Bogard’s injury absence. McCabe threw for 1,382 yards, 14 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. McCabe will have to cut down on the mistakes this year if Grinnell is to have a repeat winning season. Junior running back TJ Schaid returns for Grinnell’s rushing attack. Last season, Schaid rushed for 384 yards and recorded one touchdown. The Pioneers will miss the playmaking abilities of linebacker Marquis Bradley and Marc Heronemus after both graduated. Stepping in to fill their shoes could be linebackers Ryan Creps (62 tackles, 10 for loss, three sacks and two interceptions last year) Jeremy Wiles (48 tackles) Colton Feller (41 tackles) defensive backs Seth Gustafson (45 tackles, one interception) and Andrew Clark (25 tackles, two interceptions). Season predictionThere are holes to fill but coach Jeff Pedersen has what he needs to give Grinnell a second-straight winning season.

Pioneers Prepare for Another Winning SeasonTim Weideman Editor

Great Plains Athletic Conference Preview

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With Sioux Falls having joined the NCAA Division II ranks, the Great Plains Athletic Conference is looking for a new conference champion. Morningside College and Northwestern College are ready for the challenge. The Morningside Mustangs are fresh-off a 10-2 season that saw them lose in the NAIA Football Championship Series quarterfinals to MidAmerica Nazarene. The Mustangs compiled an 8-1 conference record and earned their seventh consecutive playoff berth. GPAC titan Sioux Falls had won nine of the last 10 conference championships, with the lone exception being 2005. Morningside took the title that year. The Mustangs return sophomore wide receiver Tyler Norwood and senior wide receiver Joel Nixon. However, the running game will be sorely affected by the departures of Mike McNulty and Josh Crowell. They both combined for more than 1,600 yards and 14 touchdowns. Morningside also lost some key members in the defensive line and linebacker Marshall Barney. While they boast an experienced secondary, there are some holes to fill in the defensive unit. If they can’t find success in the running game and don’t figure out a way to get pressure on the quarterback, Northwestern is more than capable of nabbing the GPAC crown. Northwestern finished with an 8-2 overall record last season, losing only to Sioux Falls and Morningside. The Red Raiders might have lost star running back Taylor Malm, but they return junior running back Brandon Smith. Smith rushed for 1,166 and 14 touchdowns. Junior quarterback Jayme Roozeboom will have a more productive year, coming off an average sophomore year. On defense, the Red Raiders will be led by senior linebacker Ben Aguilera and junior linebacker Aaron Jensen. Midland University and Dakota Wesleyan have strongly established themselves as the next echelon in the GPAC. Neither seems capable of taking down the Mustangs or the Red Raiders but expect a good year out of both teams. Hastings College, Nebraska Wesleyan University and Concordia University will compete for the mid-table positions. Doane College will not have a winning season, but they’ll distance themselves from the bottom of the pack. Briar Cliff University has taken a step down and Dordt University is coming off a win-less season. Dordt’s best chance of winning a conference game would be Briar Cliff or Doane. But both games are on the road, so don’t expect the Defenders to leapfrog anyone.

Ryan Creps LB, Grinnell (Grinnell)

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Newcomers Lead Briar CliffTim Weideman Editor

Briar Cliff ended the 2010 season having won just two games. The Chargers will need to figure a few things out on defense if they are to improve this season. Last year, the team gave up over 410 yards per game, including 200 on the ground and 210 through the air. Briar Cliff also struggled to ever get much of a ground game going, averaging just 2.8 yards per carry and 80.5 yards per game. As for the ground game, plenty of questions remain heading into the season. The leading returning rusher is Stavhn Leavy, who is listed at receiver, and had 245 yards on the ground last season. Sophomore running back Aaron Taylor returns after rushing for 243 yards and two touchdowns last season. Sophomore Tom Traficanti will take over under center for Lehi Tonga, who threw for 1,857 yards, 16 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. In four games last season, Traficanti completed 52.3 percent of his passes for 692 yards, five touchdowns and five interceptions. Traficanti will also have to find new targets to throw to, as the Chargers graduated their top two receivers in Chase Colvin and Zac Kliment. Sophomore Bryce Harshman, senior Stavhn Leavy and junior tight end Troy Dobbins will likely be given opportunities to answer the call. The defensive line returns a few key players from last season. Senior lineman Brady Summers led the team with 11.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. He’s joined on the line by Richard Miller (44 tackles), Adnan Kasapovic (30 tackles, 5.5 for loss, 1 sack) and Ellis Marschall (21.5 tackles, 5 for loss, 1.5 sacks). Jordan Lester and Kevin Canday Jr. return as experienced linebackers and the secondary’s big playmaker, Caleb Young, is back after he recorded three interceptions last year.

Dordt College Preview: The Only Way is Up

After going winless in the 2010 season, Dordt was picked to finish last in the GPAC Pre-Season Poll. Needless to say, expectations aren’t exactly high for the 2011 season. Under Head Coach John Heavner, Dordt went 0-10, all in conference play and has not had a winning season in its brief four year history. The Defenders have gone 2-30 in the last three years, with only one conference victory. The Defenders scored three touchdowns all year and were led offensively by quarterback Micah Twedell. They’ll need him to continue to make progress. Running back Josh VanKempen will also be back after recording 391 yards last season. As will wide receiver Sam DuMez, who led the WR corps in receptions and yards. Matt Postmus and Jordan Huisman will anchor the linebacker position. Both the offensive and the defensive line were a disaster for the Defenders, who will need to improve at the line of scrimmage if they want to have any chance of winning in 2011. Their first game of the season against Waldorf is the most winnable game in their schedule. Briar Cliff and Doane are two other weakest teams in the GPAC and they are both away games for the Defenders. So it doesn’t look like a conference win is in store this season for Dordt. It’s going to be a long season for the Defenders, but sometimes not having any pressure can turn out to be a blessing. The only way is up.Predicted Record: 1-10 (0-10)Head Coach: John Heavner (5-35)

Morningside College Preview: The Pressure is on to Win the GPACEduardo Zamarripa Staff Writer

In the last seven years, few teams in the NAIA have enjoyed as much success as the Morningside Mustangs. The Mustangs have been NAIA Playoff participants seven straight times. But despite all of their success, they have only one conference championship (2005) to boast. This lone championship marked the only time since 2001 that Sioux Falls did not hoist the conference championship. Sioux Falls, however, has joined the NCAA Division II ranks this season. Which means that the Mustangs are the new favorite to take home the GPAC championship. The Mustangs have been picked to finish first in the GPAC Pre-Season Poll and have been ranked fifth in the nation by the 2011 NAIA Football Coaches’ Spring Top 25 Poll. Morningside finished 9-1 last season, with their lone loss being a 28-3 defeat against Sioux Falls. After an appearance in the NAIA quarterfinals, expectations have never been higher for the Mustangs, who are eager to prove themselves as the class of the GPAC. But some key losses might derail that dream this season. Their rushing attack will suffer the losses of standout running backs Mike McNulty and Josh Crowell. It seems junior Jared Masterson and senior Levi Owen will get most of the touches. But neither one of them carried the ball more than 23 times last season, so don’t be surprised to see some changes in the backfield. With quarterback Chris Stutzriem now gone, sophomore Jordan Jacupcke will earn the starting quarterback position. After splitting time last year with Stutzriem, Jacupke will get a chance to showcase his mobility. Morningside will miss wide receiver Brandon Norwood, but senior Joel Nixon should shoulder most of the load. Nixon finished with 731 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. Anchoring the defense will be senior linebacker Marshall Barney. The Mustangs will need Barney to continue to wreak havoc on quarterbacks. Barney recorded 61 tackles and five sacks last season. Juniors Jared Goforth and Colby Henderson will continue to form one of the best defensive back tandems in the conference. The duo combined for 10 interceptions last year and could be better in 2011. The Mustangs should feel pretty good about their chances in the GPAC this season. But the unproven running back position is a huge concern for a team that likes to run the ball as much as the Mustangs. Losing Tuttle will hurt their defense and they need more linemen to pressure the quarterback.Predicted Record: 10-2 (7-1)-Lose in NAIA FCS QuarterfinalsHead Coach: Steve Ryan (76-28)

Northwestern Targets Morningside for 2011 GPAC Football ChampionshipTim Weideman Editor

Northwestern College has a strong tradition of fielding an excellent football team, though that tradition may be sometimes overshadowed by rival Morningside. With a record of 8-2 in 2010, the Red Raiders pushed their streak of consecutive winning seasons to 20. Northwestern also finished the year ranked No. 15 in the NAIA, which marked the eighth-straight season Northwestern has finished ranked. This year’s team only returns 10 starters but that shouldn’t discourage anyone from believing this team is a contender in the Great Plains Athletic Conference and maybe beyond. Northwestern is ranked No. 14 in the NAIA preseason poll, showing that the Red Raiders are expected to reload rather than need to rebuild. The Red Raiders return five starters on offense. Both quarterbacks who saw time last season, junior Jayme Rozeboom and sophomore Davis Bloemendaal, return this year. Rozeboom led the Raiders with 806 yards through the air and four touchdowns but also threw five picks. The offensive line is supposed to be strong once again, so neither quarterback need worry about that. Taylor Malm is gone at running back and that should make opponents happy. Malm was second on the team in rushing yards with 1,147. He also led the team with 31 receptions. However, Northwestern’s leading rusher, Brandon Smith (1,166 yards), is back and ready to be featured.Tyler Walker leads the receiving corps. He’s back after posting 385 receiving yards and four touchdowns. On defense, Northwestern will try to maintain its reputation as a stifling run defense--they held opponents to 99 yards per game on the ground. Senior Paul Lundgren (31 tackles, six for loss) will anchor the line, along with ends Stanley Fleming III and Ethan Lensch. Two starters return at linebacker, with Ben Aguilera (leading tackler with 46.5 tackles, 4.5 for loss) and Aaron Jansen (44.5 tackles). The secondary is where Northwestern will have to put its focus on reloading. The Red Raiders lost seven players from the secondary last season. Chris Butler and Jerel Kyles have the most experience out of a young group.Season prediction Northwestern will fill its holes, reload and challenge Morningside for the GPAC title. They face Morningside at home Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. Circle that game.


Brice Kroeze, LB, Dordt(Unity Christian)

Brady Summers, DL, Briar Cliff (Houston, TX)

Aaron Jansen, LB, Northwestern(MOC-Floyd Valley)

Marshall Barney, LB, Morningside (Logan-Magnolia)


Vikings to Challenge for MSFA CrownTim Weideman Editor

The Grand View Vikings featured a strong rushing attack last season, leading to a 6-4 record overall and a 4-3 conference record. Grand View, which is ranked No. 25 in the NAIA preseason poll, returns the two key pieces of that run game that averaged over 200 yards per game, Darryl Ford and Dante Sims. The two backs could help the Vikings achieve even more success in 2011. Both Ford and Sims will enter 2011 as seniors. Ford gained 817 yards on the ground last season and recorded 10 touchdowns. Sims had 729 yards and 14 touchdowns. Quarterback Gregory Charles will enter his senior year after throwing for 1,094 yards, eight touchdowns and nine interceptions last season. If Grand View is to challenge William Penn, which is picked first in the MSFA Midwest League, Charles will have to cut back on the interceptions. Charles loses his favorite target in tight end Nick Eaton but receivers Lester Moffett and Taylor Goebel could share that title this season. Last season, Grand View’s defense allowed just less than 250 yards per game. It returns a talented group of linebackers that show that trend could continue. Junior Jon Higgins (second-leading tackler with 47.5, 18 for loss and 8.5 sacks) leads that group. Jason Gladfelder, Andrew Foley and Josh Monette will also get playing time. Myles Easter (26.5 tackles) returns to the secondary in 2011 as do with Quinton Abron (24 tackles, two interceptions) and Alex Gass (15.5 tackles, one interception). Somebody needs to fill the hole left by Travis Mohler, who led the team with eight interceptions last season. The defensive line returns Josh Moncivais (21.5 tackles, 1.5 sacks) and Osten James (17 tackles, 1.5 sacks), while Gus Mormann and Andrew Nwaogwagwu provide experience.Season prediction Grand View will put up a good fight against William Penn and won’t let the Statesmen run away with the MSFA Midwest League title. The Statesmen will prove to be too much for Grand View and the Vikings will settle for second place.

O’Donnell Leads Fighting Bees in 2011

The biggest story coming out of St. Ambrose is the return of starting quarterback and wide receiver Barney O’Donnell, who last year threw for 1,420 yards and 18 touchdowns; ran for 686 yards and seven touchdowns; and caught 21 passes for 154 yards. He was a true triple threat. O’Donnell returns for his senior year where he hopes to lead the Fighting Bees to a conference championship. The talent is there for a run to be made and nobody doubts that St. Ambrose can do it. St. Ambrose is on the national radar, receiving votes in the NAIA preseason poll. O’Donnell loses his two favorite receivers, Michael Hayward and Jacob Rohde, but expect Beau Foiles and Ian Shelton to step up to fill their shoes. Last season, Foiles led the team in yards per catch with 14.9 and had a touchdown grab. Running back Brandon Heard, St. Ambrose’s second-leading rusher, is back for his senior season. Heard had 445 yards gained on the ground with three touchdowns. Wide receiver Matt Ardiente also represented a running threat last year and will likely do so again in 2011. Ardiente carried the ball 64 times for 356 yards and one score. Defensively, St. Ambrose loses a lot on defensive line but there are plenty of names to replace those who graduated. Leading the way in terms of experience are Jake Hemmen (19 tackles, four sacks), Bryan Derence (17 tackles, 4.5 for loss, two sacks) and Pete Kalber (13 tackles, three sacks). Though, the Fighting Bees will miss linebacker and leader Tyler Boyle, Adrian Leal (second-leading tackler with 66) and Andrew Briones (35 tackles, six for loss) fill in the gaps. The secondary returns plenty of experience, including John Michaletti, James Hannah-White and Kyle Cummins, so this isn’t a spot to worry about when it comes to the Bees.Season prediction St. Ambrose might have something for Grand View and William Penn, but they’ll most likely finish a close third place in the MSFA Midwest League.

MSFA Midwest League PreviewEduardo Zamarripa Staff Writer

The Mid-States Football Association is gearing up for a highly competitive 2011 season. Three teams are vying to take over the MSFA conference championship: McKendree University, St. Ambrose University and Grand View University. Despite William Penn University finishing 10-1 last season and claiming the MSFA championship with a 6-1 conference record, the Bearcats are being pegged as the slight pre-season favorite to take home the crown. McKendree had an outstanding 2010 season, finishing 9-3 overall and 6-1 in conference play. The Bearcats finished second to William Penn. Senior running back Jimmy Berezik will lead the Bearcat offense after a terrific junior year campaign. Junior quarterback Austin Fisher is also back, as well as, junior wide receiver Myron Hicks and senior tight end Byron Gettis. The Bearcat offense will not miss a beat. St. Ambrose finished 5-5 last season and only went 3-4 in conference play. But they return several important contributors and they might have a breakout campaign. Electrifying junior quarterback Barney O’ Donnell returns for the Fighting Bee’s. O’ Donnell is a one-man offense; he led the team in rushing yards, passing yards, touchdowns and was third in receptions. Along with most of the offense back, St. Ambrose also returns senior linebacker Tyler Boyle. Boyle led the team with 88 tackles. Senior Bryant Beal and junior Adrian Leal make up a formidable linebacker unit. Grand View University went 6-4 last season, including 4-3 in conference play. They also return several contributors. Among them are senior running backs Dante Sims and Darryl Ford. The dynamic duo will be counted on to do the heavy lifting on offense. Notable returnee’s on defense are junior linebacker John Higgins and sophomore linebacker Jason Gladfelder. The Vikings defense has plenty of experience. William Penn returns sophomore quarterback Taylor Parsons and sophomore running back Shawn Davis. Both are coming off stellar freshmen seasons, so look for them to guide this team. The defense lost several contributors like linebacker Chris Ruff and defensive back Javaras Thomas. But there is good depth on the defensive line units, as well as in the linebacker position. So expect William Penn to compete in the upper echelon of MSFA once again. Quincy University and St. Francis University will compete for mid-table positions. While Iowa Wesleyan University and Waldorf College will round out the standings. Iowa Wesleyan must find a running game in order to get closer to the likes of Quincy and St. Francis. But most of their offense is still in place; their defense is a much bigger concern. Waldorf will compete to try and avoid the MSFA cellar.

William Penn Picked to Win MSFATim Weideman Editor

William Penn scored less than 30 points twice last season and one of those games was the Statesmen’s only loss of the year, as they finished 10-1. William Penn tied for the MSFA Midwest League title last season with a conference record of 6-1 and is now the favorite to win the conference, according to the league’s coaches. Defending champions McKendree (William Penn’s only loss) have moved to NCAA Division II, leaving the Statesmen as the near-consensus pick to win the league title. Grand View took the other first place vote. Sophomore quarterback Taylor Parsons has a year under his belt and what a year it was. Parsons finished with 901 passing yards; seven touchdowns; 1,010 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns. Parsons shared running duties with fullback Shawn Davis, who also returns for his sophomore year. Davis led the Statesmen with 1,042 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. Also returning for a strong ground game are junior Jonques Wells (607 yards, six touchdowns) and junior Dalton Phelps (428 yards, six touchdowns). William Penn will have to replace an offensive line that allowed the offense to dominate with the rushing attack. As is most often the case when replacing an entire unit, expect growing pains but the coaches can be trusted to direct the newcomers in the right direction. The Statesmen were pretty deep on defense last season and have plenty of experience returning.Perhaps the unit with the least amount of returning experience is the secondary, although the team’s leader in interceptions in 2010, sophomore defensive back Jacob Batterson, returns. Batterson also had 35 tackles. On the defensive line, the Statesmen return last year’s third-leading tackler, Damon Harrison, who had a team-high 11 tackles for loss and also recorded two sacks. He’s joined by Michael Welch, who had eight tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. The linebacker corps will also be strong again this year. Rushawn Stewart (51 tackles, two interceptions), Sean Colemon (44 tackles) and Dale Woods (42 tackles, one sack) return for the Statesmen.Season predictionWilliam Penn should win the MSFA Midwest league and challenge for the overall conference championship plus an NAIA playoff berth.

Tim Weideman Editor

Barney O’Donnell, QB, St. Ambrose (CR Washington)

Jon Higgins, LB, Grand View(Lewis Central)

Jacob Batterson, DB, William Penn(Eddyville-Blakesburg)


The Iowa Wesleyan Tigers have not been relevant in the Mid-States Football Association for a while now. In the last six years, their largest win total has been three, once in 2008 and last year, after the Tigers finished 3-8 overall and 3-4 within their conference. But the Tigers have not been close to reaching the elite of their conference, nor have they fallen off to be considered the conference’s worst. The Tigers have been steadily irrelevant. Not good enough to be considered average and not bad enough to be considered horrible. Head Coach Kent Anderson enters his second season and after improving the Tigers’ win total his first year, nabbing one or two more wins this year is plausible. The progress that junior quarterback Kevin McConnell achieves is vital to the Tigers’ success. McConnell had 22 total touchdowns last season and led the team in passing and rushing. The Tigers did not have any sort of running game, so they are hoping their offensive line will substantially get better in that area and that junior Harrison Ballard can improve from his sophomore year. They lost wide receiver Lawrence Moore, but other than that, most of the offense is still in place. So an offensive squad that struggled at times will ultimately get better with another year working together. Same goes for the defense. They lost tackling leader Chris Owens, but returning are key contributors like senior linebacker Sailialii Tupai and sophomore defensive back Kerry Hartley. The defense struggled mightily, but one more year of experience will help them. Getting a running game going will help the Tigers rest their defense and control ball possession. With most key players back next season, the Tigers should get a little bit better.

Predicted Record: 4-7 (3-4)Head Coach: Kent Anderson (3-8)

Iowa Wesleyan Preview: Closer to .500?Eduardo Zamarripa Staff Writer

Waldorf Seeks More ImprovementTim Weideman Editor

Though they were picked to finish last in the MSFA Midwest League last year, the Waldorf Warriors were able to get a conference win and avoid the bottom of the conference. They finished 3-8 overall and 1-6 in conference. This year, the Warriors will need to find new faces that can help the team continue its improvement. The Midwest League coaches have picked Waldorf to finish second to last in 2011. Waldorf loses leading rusher Deonte Lews (866 yards, six touchdowns). Look for slotback James Loydd (242 rushing yards, four rushing touchdowns; 390 receiving yards and three touchdowns) to be heavily relied upon this season. Loydd was the team’s leading receiver and will now have to produce on the ground too. Fellow slotback Harold Smith (340 receiving yards) could also be one the Warriors call upon to make an impact. The Warriors also need to figure out who is going to replace Roc Hobbs, who threw for over 1,267 yards and six touchdowns. Sophomore Bryce Rusler saw some time last season and should be the one that gets the nod at the start of this season. Rusler will need to rely on Loydd, Smith and sophomore receiver Ardonious Connors as the targets with the most experience. Junior linebacker Josh Gaedke returns after a monster year for the Warriors, in which he recorded an astounding 106 tackles and had three interceptions. He’ll be joined by Zac Linehan and Lezederic Hill, both of whom the Warriors will call upon as linebackers with previous experience. The secondary has a plethora of experienced returners and will most likely see some improvement because of it. The real issue for Waldorf is the defensive line. Last season, the Warriors gave up 223.8 yards per game on the ground. That will need to change if the Warriors want to stay in games. Sophomore Deontae Holloway and Ebben Mignott could be names to watch.Season prediction Last year, the Warriors were able to exceed expectations. With so many big names gone from the offense and a still-unproven defense, it may be hard to exceed expectations this season.

Eric Davis, OL, Wesleyan (West Marshall)

Josh Gaedke, LB, Waldorf (Colo-Nesco)

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Ellsworth Community College 2011 Football Preview

The Ellsworth Community College Panthers enter the 2011 season ranked No. 17 nationally in the NJCAA and has been predicted to finish second to Iowa Western Community College in the Midwest Football Conference West Division. The Panthers return the most NJCAA All-Americans of any other team ranked in the top 25. Leading for Ellsworth the way is first team wide receiver, Dexter Holmes. Last season, Holmes recorded 942 receiving yards, 12 touch-downs, 15.4 yards per catch and 94.2 yards per game. Honorable mention quarterback Willie Tindal is also back for the Panthers. Last season, Tindal rushed for 738 yards and eight touchdowns to go along with 2,773 passing yards and 23 touchdowns. Tindal only threw five intercep-tions all last year. Running back T.J. James (476 yards, three touchdowns) is expected to get a full workload this season as the leading returning rusher for Ellsworth. Nyran Ross may be another back to watch out for in 2011. Last year, Ross recorded 246 yards on the ground and five touchdowns. DeAndre Purty returns to lead the unit. The second-year linebacker is back after leading Ellsworth with 74 tackles, seven tackles for loss and one sack in 2010. He’ll be joined by linebacker Travon Montgomery (60 tackles).Defensive back Chris Charles is back to give the secondary some experience. Charles had 66 tackles in 2010. The defensive line will be led by Ken Bishop. Bishop recorded 64 tackles, three of which were for loss and also had two sacks. The team’s leader in sacks, defensive end Venson Marcellon (4.5), will also be a threat to opposing quarterbacks.Season PredictionEllsworth Community College always fields an excellent team. Expect Ellsworth to make it a close fight to the finish with Iowa Western for the Midwest Foot-ball Conference West Division title. The Panthers could also go fairly deep into the postseason with the amount of experience they return.

Tim Weideman Editor


Graceland Yellowjackets 2011 Football Preview

Graceland struggled to get much offense going last season, finishing the season 1-10 overall and 1-9 in the Heart of America Athletic Conference. This season, the Yellowjackets will have to find somebody to rely on for of-fensive production if the team wants to see the win total climb in the right direction. Last year’s starting quarterback, Brandon Charles, gone and so is his backup, Brandon Marquez. That means it could be either senior Rich Martinez or sopho-more Taylor Saunders. The quarterback race is probably more open than that, but those two players would have the most experience on a team that sorely needs an experienced signal caller. Dirinna Uwakwe returns as the most experienced running back. Last season, Uwakwe touched the ball 33 times for 144 yards (4.4 average) and had three touchdowns. A 4.4 average is nothing to mess with. If Uwakwe can keep that up even after he sees more touches, look out for him.Ricardo Johnson will be the most-experienced receiver this season. In his junior season, Johnson had 438 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Brandon Williams is another senior receiver to keep an eye on. On defense, Chad Belt returns as the team’s leading tackler from last season (70). On top of that honor, Belt had 12 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. He’ll lead an experienced group of linebackers, which includes fellow seniors Tyler Hosfield (66 tackles, six for loss) and Jason Brown (55 tackles, 4.5 for loss). In the secondary, Dorian Smith, the team’s second-leading tackler returns. Graceland’s staff will look for sophomore Haley Lewis to keep making big plays. Lewis had two interceptions last season.Names to watch on the defensive line will be seniors William Fisher-Sims and Kori Clark.Season predictionGraceland is inexperienced in too many areas to be a threat this year in the HAAC. They should be better than last year, though it’s hard to put a win total on the team.

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Iowa Western Community College 2011 Football Preview

Iowa Western Community College has only had a football program for two seasons. Well, in their second season of existence, the Reivers pulled off the conference championship. Expectations are high for a program that no one expected would rise so quickly to prominence. The Reivers finished the season with a 9-2 record, winning the conference title outright. However, they finished the season with two consecutive losses. Their first coming in the Midwest Football West Division Playoffs to Ellsworth and the second against Snow College in Zions Bank Top of the Mountain Bowl. But the pressure will now mount on the Reivers to see if they can do it again and to see if they can close out the season in better fashion. Sophomore running back Jalen Singleton will be back and he’ll continue to lead the Reiver rushing attack. Sophomore quarterback Zach Stoudt will also return and should have another great year after posting a 3-to-1 touchdown-to-interception ratio last season. The defense did not lose too many important contributors. Tackling leader Sam Maresh will be back.

Predicted Record: 9-1Head Coach: Scott Strohmeier


Iowa Central Community College 2011Football Preview

Iowa Central Community College enters the 2011 football season ranked No. 24 in the NJCAA preseason poll. The only problem is that Iowa Western Community College and Ells-worth Community College are also ranked highly in the poll, No. 12 and No. 17, respectively. Competition in the Midwest Football Conference West Division has always been fierce and, even though the Tritons will field a good team (they always do) the competition will be stiff.Terrance Johnson is gone after he led the Tritons in passing last year. Kyle Twait could be the quarterback this season as he enters his second year in the program. In limited action in 2010, Twait completed 7-of-16 passes for 177 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. The featured running back for Iowa Central, Darrlynn Dunn, has also moved on. Jevoury Wedderburn appears to be next in line. Wedderburn was the No. 2 guy last season, rush-ing for 604 yards and six touchdowns. Chris Sanders and Jaleel Fox could also compete for playing time in a very talented backfield. Though Iowa Central doesn’t make as much use of the passing game as it does the run-ning game, Zach Steinhoff returns as the leading receiver for the Tritons. Steinhoff led the team with 159 yards and three touchdowns. Iowa Central could also get some production out of receivers Nick Echols, Avery McBride and tight end Matt Murphy. The Tritons lost two of their defensive playmakers in linebackers Matt White, Dudley Bickham and Sean Elliott, the team’s leading second- and third-leading tacklers. Spencer Cruise could be called upon as one of the remaining linebackers with the most experience.Defensive tackle Tim Dawson returns for the Tritons on the defensive line. Last year, Daw-son had 43 tackles and 2.5 sacks. In the secondary, the Tritons will be led by Ronnell Lloyd, who had 42 tackles last year. Season prediction Iowa Central’s defense will need to reload and that is not good news for a team that has to compete with Iowa Western and Ellsworth. They will most likely finish right where the NJCAA coaches think they will: third place.

Tim Weideman Editor

Chad Belt, LB, Graceland (St. Albert)



AIB Volleyball Set to Make History this Fall

AIB head volleyball coach Jodi Butler has assem-bled a squad of 11 local and regional standouts to lead AIB into a new era. The Eagles will begin their first season of competition in fall 2011 as members of the Midwest Collegiate Conference (MCC) and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). A position-by-position breakdown of the 2011 AIB volleyball team includes:

Setter Freshman Katlynn Gannon is the lone setter on the 2011 squad. Gannon was a four-year letter win-ner for the East Greene High School volleyball team. A first-team All-Rolling Hills Conference selection in her senior year, she led the team in assists (182), digs (362) and service aces (54) and was third on the team with 59 kills. She averaged a conference-best 5.03 digs per game, which also ranked eighth in Class 1A and 28th among all volleyball programs in Iowa. A second-team all conference selection as a defensive specialist in her junior year, Gannon had a team-high 318 digs, averaging 5.4 per game. She again led the conference in digs per game and ranked fourth in Class 1A and 21st in Iowa. The Hawks recorded one of the best seasons in program history, finishing 14-7 overall and placing fourth in the conference. Gannon was also a key player her sophomore year, leading the team with 233 digs and receiving honorable mention all-conference honors.

Defensive Specialist Freshman Brittney Ray, a standout from the St. Louis area, will lead a talented group of defensive specialists. A second-team All-Suburban South selection, Ray played in all 71 games as a senior at Seckman High School. She led the Jaguars in digs (489) and digs per game (5.14) and finished the season ranked third in the conference in digs. In conference-only matches, she collected 167 digs, averaging 5.46 and ranking second in the league. A transfer from Hesston College, Allison Martin, will also key the Eagles at the defensive specialist position. Martin averaged 1.1 and 1.2 digs per game her sophomore and freshman year, respectively, at Hesston. In her senior year, she led the team with 51 service aces (0.6/game) and 451 digs (5.1/game) and was fourth on the team with 108 kills,

averaging 1.2 per game. A second-team all-conference selection, Martin had 22 double-digit dig performanc-es, including 10 consecutive. Adding depth to the position are juniors Rachel Church and Brittney Smith. Both spent last season with the AIB club volleyball team.

Outside Hitter Three players will look to make an impact at the outside hitter position this year, led by junior Megan Calmer, who spent the past two seasons with the AIB club squad. A two-time honorable-mention all-conference selection at Panorama High School, Calmer was second on the team in kills (61), attack percentage (.394) and digs (53) and ranked third with 59 blocks her senior year. Adding depth to the outside hitter position will be freshman Alyssa Drey and junior Shelby Wood. Drey was a three-time all-conference selection at St. Mary’s Storm Lake High School. A four-year letter winner, she led the Panthers with 179 digs, averaging 2.7 per game her senior year. She was third on the team in kills (38) and service aces (25). She led the team in digs 14 times, including seven double-digit efforts. Wood has played the last two seasons with the AIB women’s basketball team.

Middle Hitter Freshmen Brittney Clark and Sarah Maxhei-mer will lead AIB at the middle hitter position this season. Clark played her senior year at Adair-Casey High School, collecting 41 kills and a .212 attack percentage for the Bombers. Her best outing was an 11-kill, 12-attempt match against Guthrie Center. Maxheimer played the last two seasons at North Iowa Area Community College where she averaged 1.53 kills, 1.01 blocks and 0.24 digs per game in 2010 for the Trojans. She was second on the team with 125 total blocks, and her 1.18 blocks per game rank 49th nationally in NJCAA Division II volleyball. A second-team All Region XI-A selection in her freshman year at NIACC, Maxheimer led the Trojans with 166 total blocks and 1.4 blocks per game. She was second on the team with 42 service

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aces and fourth with 163 kills. As a senior at Clarion-Goldfield High School, Maxheimer was named to the North Central Conference third-team, leading the Cowgirls in kills (155), attack per-centage (.236), blocks (92) and service aces (35)

Schedule The Eagles have a tough schedule that includes 10 matches against

teams that had at least 20 wins last season. After opening the season at the Marshalltown Commu-nity College Tournament (Aug. 26-27), AIB will be tested, hosting 2010 MCC tournament champion and 27-match winner St. Ambrose Sept. 7. A tournament at Clarke University that includes matches against Robert Morris, Calumet and Clarke follows Sept. 9. Robert Morris, out of the Chicagoland Conference, won 26 matches last sea-son while MCC opponent Clarke finished the 2010 campaign 23-15 overall. Grand View welcomes AIB Sept. 13 for a confer-ence match. The Vikings placed second in the MCC regular-season, finishing 33-9. Next up is a two-game home stand with a Sept. 15 date against 20-match winner Grace University and a Sept. 17 date against upstart Wentworth Military Academy. The Eagles return the trip, traveling to Grace University for a tournament, Sept. 23-24, where they will face host Grace as well as Lincoln Christian College, both out of the National Christian Collegiate Athletic Association (NCCAA). Two conference matches against William Penn (Sept. 27) and at regular-season champion Viterbo College (Oct. 5) are followed by a trip to Omaha to face non-conference opponent College of Saint Mary. The Eagles are back in the AIB Activities Center, hosting Iowa Wesleyan (Oct. 11) before traveling to Ashford for an Oct. 19 match-up with the Saints. Grand View hosts AIB in a tournament Oct. 21-22 where the Eagles will face Peru State, Illinois Tech, Graceland and the University of Sioux Falls. The next three matches of the season are a conference date at Mount Mercy (Oct. 25) and non-conference matches at Avila (Oct. 28) and Wentworth (Oct. 29). AIB closes the regular-season hosing Clarke Nov. 1.


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Hip pain is a common complaint in athletes, particularly in those participating in high-impact sports. There are many causes of hip pain. Some are serious and many are treated by simple means. One of the most serious causes of hip pain in the athlete is a stress fracture of the femoral neck (hip). Fortunately these fractures are rare, but can be catastrophic. A stress fracture is a partial, or incomplete fracture of a bone. If a stress fracture of the hip is untreated it can result in a complete fracture where the bone actually breaks and often leads to long-term hip problems. Stress fractures of this type are most common in runners who rapidly increase their distances rather than gradually ramping up their training program. Symptoms of a stress fracture include pain in the groin, knee pain and a limp. If these symptoms develop in a runner evaluation should be sought to rule out this potentially life altering injury. Stress fractures are often difficult to diagnose and may not show up on x-rays. An MRI is usually ordered if there is suspicion of this injury. The risk of stress fractures can be minimized by gradually increasing the intensity of a high-impact exercise program. Muscular injuries are a more common cause of hip pain in athletes and many of these injuries are self limited. Occasionally the major muscles of the hip can avulse, or tear away from the bone similar to a rotator cuff tear in the shoulder. Symptoms of this

type of injury are the sudden onset of pain over the lateral side of the hip and the onset of a limp. Muscle avulsions may require surgery in some cases, while other cases can be treated with conservative measures. Stretching before and after workouts is important to reduce the likelihood of muscle injuries about the hip. The hip is a ball-and-socket joint and has a cartilaginous structure called the labrum around the opening of the socket. The labrum helps to provide stability to the joint and distribute forces across the joint. Like the meniscus in the knee, the labrum in the hip can tear and cause symptoms of pain. Athletes with labral tears often have symptoms of groin pain and mechanical symptoms

of “catching” or “locking” of the hip. Labral tears are usually diagnosed with an MRI and can often be treated with arthroscopic surgery but sometimes require open surgery for repair. Osteoarthritis of the hip is a common finding in middle-aged or older athletes. This type of arthritis causes the cartilage in the joint to gradually deteriorate and many patients with arthritis will experience activity related joint pain. Arthritis symptoms are characterized by pain which is often described as dull and located in the groin, buttock, thigh or sometimes the knee. Symptoms are usually increased by activity and relieved by rest. Pain at night time is common in patients

with hip arthritis. Arthritis is usually diagnosed with an x-ray. Having arthritis does not mean that exercise should be avoided. Activity is important to maintain joint health and exercise does not speed the progression of arthritis. Many patients with hip arthritis don’t tolerate high-impact sports such as running or racquetball but can participate in lower impact activities like cycling, swimming or using an elliptical machine. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications often help with arthritis related symptoms. These medications are well tolerated by most people, but if they are used on a regular basis your physician should be made aware so that possible side-effects can be monitored. Hip pain in athletes is common but most causes are benign and due to muscular stains. Stretching and making gradual changes in the intensity of your training program are important and will help avoid most injuries. Sudden or severe pain about the hip should be evaluated by a physician.

Dr. Vittetoe’s practice focuses on reconstructive surgery of the adult hip and knee. He completed his fellowship in adult reconstructive surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School and subsequently returned to practice in Iowa, where he was raised. In addition to primary hip and knee replacement, he has considerable experience in complex joint replacement and revision arthroplasty. His interests also include sports-related injuries of the hip and knee and arthroscopy. To reach Dr. Vittetoe or to schedule an appointment please contact DMOS – East at 515-263-9696.


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