2018 MTM High School Football Preview

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Welcome to kickoff of the 2018 Siouxland High School Football Season! It feels good to
usher in another football season. I have added ten new NE Nebraska schools this year! I want to
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KNEELING LEFT-RIGHT Table of Contents
Hunter Krommenhoek - SC North Page 8: Hinton Page 34: Dakota
Page 10: Lawton Valley
Britton Delperdang - Sergeant Bluff-Luton Bronson Page 36: Ponca
Nate Rice - Dakota Valley Page 12: MVAOCOU Page 38: Laurel-
Micah McWell - SC West Page 14: Ridgeview Concord-Coleridge
SEATED: Owen Siebring (KMEG) Page 16: Sergeant Page 40: Pender
STANDING LEFT-RIGHT Bluff Page 42: Hartington-
Colby Roos - Sergeant Bluff-Luton Page 18: Heelan Newcastle
Nate Zyzda - SC East Page 20: East Page 44: Hartington
Page 22: North Catholic
Travis Chinn (KMEG)
Page 24: West Page 46: Wakefield
Ezra Miller - Ridgeview Page 26: West Sioux Page 48: Wayne
Tyson Strohbeen - SC Heelan Page 28: Woodbury Page 50: Pierce
Mavrick Singer - South Sioux City Central Page 52: South Sioux
Photo Courtesy of Game Time Photography Page 30: Boyde-Hull City
Sean Kvidera Rock Valley Page 54: Randolph
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HINTON
BLACKHAWKS
The Blackhawks are coming off a rebuilding 5-4 season under long time Co-
2018 Schedule:
08/24 @Woodbury Central, Moville
08/31 Unity Christian, Orange City

Head Coaches Steve Diediker and Bruce Held who enter their (36th) year together
09/07 @Lawton-Bronson
at Hinton. The last three seasons have seen the Blackhawks win (24) games and
drop only (8) contests. The Blackhawks will be facing some new opponents this 09/14 Logan-Magnolia
season moving from 1A competition to class A. The Blackhawks will feature (10) 09/21 Akron-Westfield
seniors and (12) juniors. The Blackhawks open on the road at Woodbury Central
09/28 @Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn
who they defeated last fall 45-7 and then have their home opener the following
week against Unity Christian. 10/05 MMCRU
10/12 Gehlen Catholic, LeMars

OFFENSIVELY SPEAKING
10/19 @South O’Brien, Paullina
The offense returns (7) starters and will feature Braden
Vonk 6-2 (200) senior QB who rushed for (278) yards and 4100 Leeds Blvd, Sioux City
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Vonk up front will be senior Charlie Nohr 6-2 (200) a first Derek Anderson 6-4 (180) who could lineup at WR or QB
team all-district honoree from a year ago. Caleb Trierweil- at times.
er 6-2 (240) senior will play one of the tackle spots after
starting last fall. Senior Colin Hartman 5-11 (220) senior DEFENSIVELY SPEAKING
will operate at center. Gabe Clark 6-1 (180) junior will The defense returns some very good players and will
play up front at guard. Tanner Eilts 6-3 (190) junior will be heavy on seniors that have a great deal of experience.
be in the mix up front as well in the offensive line. The Blackhawks leading tackler Kounkel returns at line-
The backfield will be made up of senior RB Jesse Ridg- backer for the Hawks after racking up (53) solo tackles
way 5-10 (200) who started the last (6) games of 2017 and (27) assists. Kounkel earned 2nd team all-district hon-
picking up (254) yards on the ground. A pair of fullbacks ors in 2017. Stucky along with Vonk will complete the trio
will be key to the Blackhawk running game. Senior Wyatt at linebacker. The defensive front will have Nohr, Bishop
Stucky 6-1 (180) is a returning honorable mention all-dis- and Trierweiler to form a solid front line.
trict returner who rumbled for (373) yards and (6) scores The secondary will be a strength where Brock a honor-
and also caught (9) passes for (75) yards. Junior athlete able mention all-district player last year returns after (20)
Tate Kounkel 6-1 (195) returns following an impactful solo stops a year ago and will usually draw the assignment
sophomore season where he rushed for (160) yards and (2) of shutting down the opponents go to receiver. Anderson,
scores. Williams, Brighton and Derek Anderson will also be key
Senior WR Aiden Brock 6-2 (175) is a nice target contributors in the secondary.
outside for the Blackhawks. Brock recorded (13) catches “Coming off a 5-4 season and no playoff bid for the
and (2) touchdowns as a junior. The tight-end position will first time in six seasons this group of kids has set its sights
be held down by senior Thomas Bishop 6-4 (200) who is on returning to the state playoffs in 2018. We have plenty
a nice option in the passing game and holds promise for a of experience to draw from. We do not have any marquee
solid senior season. Other contributions on offense could but we do have a great group of kids that like to play
come from senior Jaden Anderson 6-0 (175), Jaquez Wil- together and winning as a team. We are anxious to get the
liams 5-8 (145) junior, Kyle Brighton 5-9 (160) junior, ball kicked off, it should be a fun season,” stated Coach
Jacob Lindley 5-6 (165) junior and talented sophomore Held.
BUFFALO WILD WINGS SEASON PREDICTION

This is a very proud program. I look for the Blackhawks to climb to a post-season berth this
fall. There appears to be a nice mix of upper classmen and I get the feeling this offense is go-
ing to put up some points. Two of the best guys you will come across in the coaching profes-
sion Coaches Held and Diediker will make a great run to post-season play this fall.
712-266-9464 PREDICTION: 7-2
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LAWTON-BRONSON
EAGLES
The Eagles of head coach Jamey Lloyd are looking to rebound from a 2-7 fin-
2018 Schedule:
08/24 @Alta/Aurelia
08/31 Akron-Westfield
ish in 2017. The Eagles appear to return some good size in the offensive line
09/07 Hinton
and have key experience in the defensive line. “We have quite a few kids that
09/14 @Ridge View
have worked hard over the off-season to improve their speed and strength. I
am proud of the effort I have seen by our kids. As a coaching staff we are very 09/21 West Monona
excited for our pre-season camp and get to work with a good bunch of kids,” 09/28 @Logan-Magnolia
stated Coach Lloyd.
10/05 @Tri-Center, Neola
OFFENSIVELY SPEAKING 10/12 Woodbury Central, Moville
The Eagles return an offensive line that the coach
10/19 Westwood, Sloan
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a 6-1 (195) senior will be a key player in the line as will
a pair of sophomores Zach Verzani 6-2 (245) and Jacob
Roder 6-2 (225). “We feel that there is some talent to DEFENSIVELY SPEAKING
work with in this offensive line and the kids are excited The Eagle defense returns defensive tackle Jonah
to build some rapport,” stated Coach Lloyd. Kollbaum who recorded (31.5) total tackles along with
(11) tackles for loss as a junior. Linebacker Garcia
The offensive backfield returns junior Hasten returns at linebacker where he had (22) tackles last
Michaels 5-11 (170) who worked at flanker in 2017 season. Joining Kollbaum up front will be Feddersen,
chipped in with (10) receptions for (129) yards. Join- Verzani and Roder. Other contributions at linebacker
ing Michaels in the backfield will be RB Hayden will come from Wingert and Dahlhauser. “I like our
Dahlhauser 5-8 (160) and full back Josh Wingert 5-10 defensive front that we have coming back. The kids are
(210) tacked on (208) rushing yards last fall. Another physical at the snap of the ball and pursue the football
key returnee is junior Rico Garcia 5-8 (170) who will very well. I am counting on our defense to have a steady
contribute in the backfield as well. The Eagles rushed season for us,” stated Coach Lloyd.
for (190.0) yards per contest in 2017. “I like our set of
running backs. We have a few kids that are pretty shifty The Eagles are proud of their school and community.
in the backfield, we can also involve them in the passing “Our community is excited for the start of the upcom-
game,” said Coach Lloyd. ing season. We have a good number of younger players
coming through the ranks. As a team we are grateful for
the support of our student body and the local businesses
that show they care,” stated Coach Lloyd.

The season will go as far as the offensive and defensive line will take the Eagles. I like the
size of the offensive line and there seems to be enough pieces in place at running back to put
some points up throughout the season. Timely stops on defense and the ability to create turno-
vers will be a key to an improved football team. Progress will be seen on both sides of the
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MVAOCOU
RAMS
The Rams of head coach Dave Kuhl are looking to rebound from a 0-9
2018 Schedule:
08/24 MMCRU
08/31 @ Tri-Center, Neola

campaign in 2017. There were some growing pains and shortcomings on of-
09/07 @ West Monona
fense forcing the defense to spend too much time on the field. “We have a nice
09/14 Woodbury Central, Moville
increase with numbers of kids with our addition of Charter Oak Ute joining
our school district. I like the effort I am seeing in practice out of our kids they 09/21 Underwood
just need to have some early season success and build momentum for our sea- 09/28 @ Missouri Valley
son,” stated Coach Kuhl.
10/05 Cherokee, Washington
OFFENSIVELY SPEAKING 10/12 @ Treynor
The offense does return senior QB Ely Funderman
10/19 East Sac County
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receptions for (236) yards. Senior Calvin Ferris returns The Rams return senior Cameron Boyle who is the
after recording (17) receptions for (143) yards. Senior leading returning tackler with (64.0) stops a season ago.
Chris Ramirez should have an impact in the running Kuhl returns at linebacker where he registered (33.5)
game as well. “We have a nice group of skill kids total tackles. Ferris (24) tackles and Funderman (22.5)
returning and other in the mix that will be good tackles return in the secondary. Senior Bryce Kafton
contributors as well,” stated Kuhl. (15.5) tackles and (2) interceptions returns for the
Rams.
“Our kids have practiced with great effort here in
camp and are making strides in our defensive scheme.
We have some kids that put in some off-season work
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take the field. We are looking forward to the season as
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Kuhl.

The Rams had a rough go last fall and have their sights on the win column this season. If the
Rams can stay injury free they have a chance to be pretty competitive. The offense will have
to hold up their end of the deal but it can be done. PREDICTION: 2-7
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RAPTORS
Head coach Dale Tokheim is entering his second season as the Raptors
2018 Schedule:
08/24 @ OA-BCIG
08/31 Woodbury Central, Moville

head man. The Raptors had a solid 6-3 season in 2017 and are looking to put
09/07 @ East Sac County
together a playoff push in 2018. Several key seniors return to the lineup and
09/14 Lawton-Bronson
give the Raptors an opportunity to reach their post-season goals. “We have a
very dedicated group of seniors. There has been a lot of hard work put in this 09/21 Sioux Central, Sioux Rapids
off-season and I am proud of the effort,” stated Coach Tokheim. 09/28 @ Alta/Aurelia
OFFENSIVELY SPEAKING 10/05 St. Edmond, Fort Dodge

The Raptors can build their offense around the #1 10/12 @ Manson Northwest Webster
rated recruit in the state of Iowa with senior OT Ezra 10/19 IKM-Manning
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starters Nick Gisch 6-4 (227), Karlo Weldon 5-11 (165) returns at DT where he racked up (37) tackles along
and Andrew Brockman 6-2 (295). Senior Matt Brosamle with DE Gisch, DT Weldon and DT Brockman (23)
6-3 (270) and junior Jared Vohs 5-10 (208) will be in- tackles form a solid defensive front line for the Raptors.
volved in the O-line rotation. Senior LB Kliegl returns after recording a team leading
Returning at QB for the Raptors will be Jacob (89) tackles in 2017. Junior Dylan Wood will be an-
Tokheim 6-3 (179) who passed for (626) yards and (4) other starter at linebacker. The defensive secondary will
touchdowns last fall. Tokheim also rushed for (177) include Tokheim at strong-safety along with corners
yards and (6) scores. The offensive backfield will in- McGuire and Cuthrell.
clude talented senior fullback Jake Kliegl 6-2 (215) who Other contributions on the roster will come from
banged out (643) yards on the ground and (4) touch- Caleb Kistenmacher 5-9 (140) sophomore, Chance
downs. Kevin McGuire 5-8 (140) senior will be featured Hansen 6-0 (228) junior, Kole Winkel 6-5 (155), Zander
at RB. Other contributions at RB will come from Gary Ernst 5-9 (144), Earnie Clayton 5-9 (145) and Colton
Baughn-Juelfs 5-6 (149) sophomore. Dutler 5-8 (130).
The group of receivers will consist of a pair of senior “I feel good about our defense. We will need to
tight-ends Logan Cuthrell 5-9 (170) and Austin De- work on forcing more turnovers and playing consistent
gen 6-2 (172). Junior Connor Pickhinke 6-4 (228) will each week throughout the season. We are excited about
provide solid depth at tight-end. “I like the potential of getting our work in at practice before that first Friday
our offense. We should be able to move the ball on the night. I want to see our guys reach their goals and enjoy
ground quite well. We will pick our spots in the pass- the season,” stated Coach Tokheim.
ing game but we will have opportunities,” stated Coach
Tokheim.

The Raptors are in their second season of coach Tokheim’s offensive and defensive sets and
should feel comfortable in the schemes coach wants. I predicted the Raptors to go 7-2 last
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WARRIORS
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2018 Schedule:
08/24 @Lewis Central
08/31 @Harlan
Bluff. Head Coach Justin Smith has earned (35) wins over the last four
09/07 Sioux City, East
seasons and continues to lead his program in an upward trajectory. The
Warriors coming off a great (10-1) season will also be rolling out their brand 09/14 Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley
new field turf this season as support for a program on the rise continues. Some 09/21 @Bishop Heelan Catholic, SC
great seniors have departed but there is great young talent that has exhibited 09/28 LeMars
success in basketball, baseball and track & field that is set to make their mark
10/05 @Spencer
on the football program this fall.
10/12 Denison-Schleswig
10/19 @Storm Lake
The offense for the Warriors returns their starting
QB, three experienced RB’s and four of the top five (712) 252-3864
receivers to an offense that scored (35.7) points a game
last fall. Senior RB Britton Delperdang 5-11 (185) DEFENSIVELY SPEAKING
ran for (1,678) yards and (18) touchdowns will figure The defense returns speed and experience with
prominently in the run game once again. The offense (7) returning starters. This is year two of a schematic
will be triggered by talented junior QB Daniel Wright change on defense and the Warriors have adjusted
6-6 (210) who burst onto the scene last year and passed nicely. Three key players return to lead the second level
for (1,608) yards and (20) touchdowns but more im- of defense at linebacker. Senior Cole Garrett 6-1 (180)
portantly protected the football as just a sophomore in returns after a (48.5) tackle season as does OLB Tavian
throwing only (3) picks. Sanchez 5-9 (170) coming off a (39.5) tackle season.
The targets in the passing game will feature WR Gabe Warren 6-0 (195) returns after racking up (40.5)
Connor Groves 6-1 (170) senior who had (25) recep- stops last fall. Junior Bradyn Barclay (14.5) tackles will
tions for (503) yards and (8) scores last fall. Slot-back also contribute at ILB.
Deric Fitzgerald 5-10 (165) junior (29) receptions for The secondary will showcase senior CB Zach Shultz
(345) yards returns along with deep threat and track 5-9 (175) who was in on (35.5) tackles in 2017. Senior
star Sam DeMoss 6-2 (170) who made (21) catches for Drew Mathison 5-8 (165) and junior Jorma Schwedler
(292) yards and (5) scores a year ago. 5-10 (165) will also be called upon in the defensive
The offensive line returns two starters with sen- backfield. The defensive line will consist of junior Sean
iors Colby Roos 6-2 (260) and AJ Ellington 6-2 (255). Owens 6-0 (210) and senior TJ Lake 6-2 (220).
Senior Drew Lansink 6-2 (245) will likely step into a “Our coaching staff has done a good job implement-
starting position in the offensive line this fall. ing a new defense last fall and I feel our kids will react
quicker throughout camp and should play faster during
the season with it being a scheme our kids will be famil-
iar with and know their roles,” said Coach Smith.

The Warrior schedule starts off with two challenging road trips. Game one the Warriors will
face Lewis Central who has the best QB in Iowa with TCU recruit Max Duggan. The next
week finds the Warriors making their second consecutive road trip to Harlan who knocked the
Warriors out of the playoffs last season. The veteran coaching staff at SBL will be a key early
712-266-9464 on this season as kids settle into their new roles on both sides of the ball. Look for Delperdang
to do his thing but this is far from a one man show as there is an infantry of weapons on the
outside to keep the scorekeeper busy all season long. PREDICTION: 7-2
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HEELAN
CRUSADERS
The 2018 season brings with it a return of Roger Jansen who back in De-
2018 Schedule:
08/24 Sioux City, East
08/31 @ Glenwood
cember was announced as the new Bishop Heelan head coach who will be en-
09/07 Western Christian, Hull
tering his 15th year as the head man spanning three stints and two state titles.
I enjoyed visiting with Coach Jansen, he is a solid coach and an even better 09/14 @ Sioux City, West
person. Former head coach Jerry Steffen slides back over to defensive coor- 09/21 Sergeant Bluff-Luton
dinator where he has excelled in putting together some of the better defenses 09/28 @ Denison-Schleswig
in Crusader football history. “I am glad to be back at Heelan, camp has been
10/05 @ LeMars
enjoyable and I appreciate the opportunity and being back around the kids,”
stated Coach Jansen. 10/12 Storm Lake
10/19 @ Spencer
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Senior Tyson Strohbeen a talented 6-2 (280) interior lin- DEFENSIVELY SPEAKING
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ly from the University of Northern Iowa. Strohbeen is a defense over the years and they have some nice pieces
prospect to watch closely this fall in the state of Iowa. that they bring to the table this year. The defensive line
Joining Strohbeen up front is center Kobe Clayborne will consist of defensive ends Dawson Fenton 6-1 (220)
a talented junior and accomplished wrestler checks in at and Karnes who racked up (33.5) tackles last fall. The
6-0 (255). Brandon Karnes 5-11 (255) returns at offen- inside players will include Clayborne and Strohbeen.
sive guard to round out the interior of a strong offensive The linebackers will be led by senior Tommy Schiltz
line. “I like the kids we have in our offensive line, it is (45.5) team leading tackles last fall and Walker returns
always a good foundation for an offense,” stated Coach at inside backer with Olsen at outside backer. “Our
Jansen. defense has played well in camp. We have new faces in
The QB will be handled by junior Brant Hogue. Oth- the huddle and it will take some repetitions to get guys
er offensive weapons will include receivers Drew Olsen on the same page as a cohesive unit. I like our attitude
6-0 (185) and Danny Heller 6-0 (185) who should have and effort to improve,” continued Coach Jansen
an impact on the outside. The backfield will consist of
a rotation of senior Tommy Schiltz 5-9 (180), junior RJ
Breen 5-10 (175) and senior Deonte Walker 6-0 (180)
“We have some good competition going on in camp and
our first few games will help us sort things out and get
kids plugged in the offense,” stated Coach Jansen.

The schedule is tricky but the Crusaders will settle in and have a solid season. If the offense
can find balance in the passing game it could really open up the running lanes for the trio of
backs. The front seven on defense is experienced and should be able to dictate field position.
Look for the defense to start fast and the offense to catch up by game three.
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The Black Raiders football program went through some off-season changes
2018 Schedule:
08/24 @ Bishop Heelan Catholic, SC
08/31 Sioux City, West

with the resignation of former alum and head coach Bob Goodvin who direct-
09/07 @ Sergeant Bluff-Luton
ed the program for eight seasons. I enjoyed visiting with Coach Goodvin each
09/14 @ Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln
spring and will miss our football discussions. Coach Brian Webb former head
coach at Cedar Rapids Jefferson takes over the Black Raider program this fall. 09/20 Des Moines, Hoover
In looking at the stats one conclusion I can draw is that under Coach Goodvin 09/28 Sioux City, North
the Black Raiders had (125) receptions as a team and coach Webb’s 2017 sea-
10/05 @ Dowling Catholic, WDM
son saw (177) pass attempts. It appears as though Coach Webb will be seeking
10/12 @ Des Moines, Lincoln
a more ground oriented ball control offense as the head man of the Black Raid-
ers. Both teams finished with identical 4-5 records last fall. 10/19 Ankeny
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The offense will be led by talented senior QB Nate DEFENSIVELY SPEAKING
Zyzda 6-3 (210). Zyzda is coming off an excellent The defense returns its top two tacklers with line-
season on the pitching mound for the Black Raiders backers Weinmann (72.5) total tackles and Zyzda (56.5)
and will try to carry that momentum over to the football total tackles. Kleider, Burns and Schoenherr will also
field this fall. The running game will consist of return- look to contribute at linebacker for the Black Raiders.
ing senior Alex Kleider 5-9 (160) who rushed for (500) The defensive line will consist of Riffey, Budde, Dahl-
yards and (5) scores as a junior. The backfield will also man, Kritzer , Dalcourt and Mills.
showcase a fullback in the new look offense as senior The secondary for the Black Raiders brings back
John Weinmann 6-2 (205), Kyle Burns 6-0 (180) senior Vaughns and Inlay. “We need to be active on defense
and Austin Schoenherr 5-10 (200) will rotate at full- and force some turnovers so we can help our offense
back. out. I feel as kids settle in they will feel comfortable in
The offensive line will be led by returning senior our scheme on defense,” continued Coach Webb.
starter Lane Riffey 6-6 (300). Blake Budde 6-1 (200)
senior will also start in the offensive line. Other con-
tributors up front figure to be a quartet of seniors with
Chase Dahlman 6-3 (200), Kyle Kritzer 6-2 (175),
Corbin Dalcourt 5-10 (230) and Trent Mills 5-11 (205).
The receiving group will consist of senior flanker
Tyrel Vaughns 5-11 (160) and classmate Ardell Inlay
5-8 (155). Look for Weinmann to line up at tight-end
occasionally along with Burns. “We are looking to
achieve some balance on offense. I like the make-up of
our offensive line, we just need to develop cohesion.
We will need a good camp prior to the season to get the
kids acclimated to the new schemes on both offense and
defense,” stated Coach Webb.
Coach Webb’s first season will bring about establishing his culture and implementing his new
schemes on both sides of the football. There is talent on the roster and I anticipate Zyzda to be
a good decision maker at QB. Look for improvement on defense and a new offensive philoso-
phy to have some success. PREDICTION: 5-4
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NORTH
STARS
The Stars of Head Coach Mitch Mohr are looking to put the (0-9) 2017
2018 Schedule:
08/24 Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln
season in the rear view mirror. The Stars have struggled due to a lack of suc- 08/31 @ Council Bluffs, Thomas Jefferson
cess on the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. The Stars need to get 09/07 @ Sioux City, West
off to a good start this season early on. The Stars open the season hosting
09/13 LeMars
Council Bluffs A.L. and then travel to face Council Bluffs T.J. The Stars final
two games are no easy assignment with back to back road trips at Ankeny and 09/21 Des Moines, Lincoln
Dowling Catholic. 09/28 @ Sioux City, East
10/05 Des Moines, Hoover
10/12 @ Ankeny
10/19 @ Dowling Catholic, WDM
The Stars have not named a starting QB heading
into camp. The offense will have a new look as senior (712) 252-3864
Hunter Krommenhoek 5-10 (200) athlete who has great
football instincts will be featured at RB on offense. DEFENSIVELY SPEAKING
Krommenhoek is a tough kid and can set the tone on The Stars return experience on defense with six of
offense for the Stars who will be looking for stability the top ten tacklers returning. Krommenhoek, a two
in the running game. Junior Jonny Little 5-7 (165) will year letter-winner will lead from his MLB spot where
also contribute at RB for the Stars. he recorded (36.5) tackles and (2) tackles for loss.
The Stars have some talented receivers at their Working at OLB will be Little (23.0) tackles as a junior.
disposal. Devont’a Cobbs 6-1 (180) is an experienced The defensive line will feature senior Eric Divis 6-1
receiver (9) catches for (222) yards and (2) touchdowns (230) who collected (18.5) tackles last year. The sec-
a year ago and will likely see his targets go up this fall. ondary should be solid with seniors Hagan (24) tackles,
Senior classmates Matt Hagan 6-0 (165) and Cale Con- Conner (18.5) stops and Cobbs (18.0) tackles. “We
ner 6-0 (165) return after combining for (18) receptions bring back experience and familiarity with our defense.
and (309) receiving yards and (2) scores last season. We plan to be aggressive in our game plan and defen-
The wild-card for the Stars will be the offensive sive approach.” Said Coach Mohr
line. Senior Dwayne Cassell 6-6 (300) leads the way up North Football is extremely grateful in the support
front and will be joined by juniors Gerrit Nieuwendorp we receive. The community is supportive and makes
6-3 (270) and Austin Craighead 6-3 (225). Look for the sure every athlete on the team has a great experience.
Stars to be better up front. There is good size for Krom- Our school does a great job of meeting not only the
menhoek to navigate behind in the running game. Game football team’s needs but every program in our athletic
experience and practice reps will be a key to develop- department,” stated Coach Mohr.
ing a cohesive group up front. “Our strength will be our
ability to spread the ball around. We have many differ-
ent weapons that will be a key part of our game plan
this fall,” stated Coach Mohr.

I anticipate improved play from the Stars. The opportunity is there early on to grab a couple
wins. The key will be to reduce turnovers on offense and being more sound against the run on
defense by limiting big plays. The Stars should have a solid secondary. Look for some stunts
and blitzes up front to force some long down and distance situations for the opponents.
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WEST HIGH
WOLVERINES
Head Coach Joe Schmitz in his first year led the Wolverines to a (2-7)
2018 Schedule:
08/24 @ Council Bluffs, Thomas Jefferson
08/31 @Sioux City, East

season. Last season was great progress for a program that has been down for
09/07 Sioux City, North
quite a while. “There is a tremendous amount of positive energy coming out of
09/14 Bishop Heelan Catholic, SC
the west-side of Sioux City. Kids and families want to be a part of our program
and we are seeing the impact in our 2018 sign-ups at the high school level. We 09/21 @ Des Moines, Roosevelt
expect this to trickle down throughout our middle school and youth programs,” 09/28 @ Marshalltown
stated coach Schmitz.
10/04 Southeast Polk
10/12 Fort Dodge

10/19 @ Ankeny Centennial
The Wolverines return one of the better athletes
in the city with senior RB Micah McWell 6-0 (180). (712) 276-3689
McWell rushed for (249) yards in 2017 to go along with
(23) receptions for (251) yards and (3) scores. McWell DEFENSIVELY SPEAKING
is also a weapon in the return game averaging (27.5) The defensive side of the ball will have a very ex-
yards per kick-off return. QB Aiden Belt a 6-4 (200) perienced and athletic secondary returning. McWell is
senior will be behind center after throwing for (1,663) a great cover corner who can shut down his side of the
yards and (15) touchdowns last fall. Nick Puente 5-9 field. McWell recorded (13.5) tackles a season ago and
(185) junior will also be a key contributor in the back- will be joined by seniors Omar Maldonado 5-8 (175),
field along with senior Elijah Gutierrez 6-0 (240) as a Estevan Quintana 6-0 (185), DJ Hudson 5-10 (175) and
short yardage back and senior Kenny Thompson 6-1 Emanuel Tameklo 6-0 (200) to form a seasoned second-
(210). ary.
Belt’s receiving options will include flankers Alec The linebackers who will need to make plays in front
Nieman 6-5 (200) who caught (17) passes good for of the secondary are led by senior Drake Coupland 5-11
(289) yards and (3) touchdowns. Seniors Conner Beyer (200) looking to follow up a (26.5) tackle performance,
5-8 (175) and Connor James 5-9 (175) combined for Keegan Uhl 5-10 (190) with (41) tackles last fall and
(23) catches a year ago return on the perimeter for a Gutierrez. “We have some depth on defense in spots we
Wolverine passing game that has several options. The have not in the past. I am confident in the skill-set with
tight-end position is in good hands with the return of our defensive secondary and have a chance to attack
senior Austin Streeter 6-3 (210). with our front seven up front,” stated coach Schmitz.
The one area of improvement last year for the Wol-
verines has been better offensive line play. A trio of
seniors with good size return with Adam Kirkpatrick
6-4 (250), Chase Felix 5-11 (265) and Mark Henry 6-3
(250). “We will be built around the vertical passing
game with a senior QB and the experience he has in our
system,” continued Coach Schmitz.

The Wolverines have a tough schedule but can gain momentum with a season opening win
over Council Bluffs TJ and highly recruited RB Cameron Baker. McWell and Belt will form
one of the better 1-2 punches on offense in the metro. The key to the Wolverine season will
be protecting the ball on offense and forcing turnovers on defense. The Wolverines need to try
712-266-9464 and be +5 or more in turnover margin this fall. PREDICTION: 3-6
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WEST SIOUX
FALCONS
Head coach Ryan Schwiesow entering his 6th season as head coach at West
2018 Schedule:
08/24 @ Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley
08/31 Central Lyon/George-Little Rock

Sioux reached the pinnacle of high school football last season going 13-0
09/07 @ Sioux Center
and nailed down a state title. I’ve been following the Falcon program for a
few years and the job coach Schwiesow and his staff has done is remarkable. 09/14 @ Gehlen Catholic, LeMars
Schwiesow enters the 2018 season with a 45-12 record. The Falcons have been 09/21 Sibley-Ocheyedan
bumped up from A to 1A classification which means new rivalries and whole 09/28 Western Christian, Hull
new set of opponents but the Falcons return some key skill players that had a
10/05 @ West Lyon, Inwood
hand in last year’s march toward an undefeated season.
10/12 @ Unity Christian, Orange City
OFFENSIVELY SPEAKING 10/19 Emmetsburg
The Falcons did graduate Jake Lynott who earned
first team all-state honors and hung some amazing rush- (712) 522-2834
ing numbers last fall. Junior QB Hunter Dekkers 6-3
(225) re-enters the huddle this fall after throwing for DEFENSIVELY SPEAKING
(2,396) yards and (33) touchdowns while earning first For as many points as the offense hung on the score-
team all-state honors. board last fall the defense held up its end of the deal
A nice sized receiving target returns with Chase also. Seven starters return on defense including line-
Koopmans 6-2 (220) who hauled in (61) receptions for backers Dekkers, Hernandez and Chase Koopmans.
(978) yards and (10) scores. Senior Victor Hernandez Other linebackers include junior Antwun Mora 5-9
5-9 (185) returns at RB after (879) total yards from (185), junior Seth Salker 6-1 (165) and junior Kyler Bak
scrimmage and (9) touchdowns. Junior Kade Lynott 6-1 5-11 (210).
(195) returns at wide-out and should emerge this fall af- The defensive line will feature Conner Koopmans
ter (15) catches as a sophomore. Senior Trevor Schuller who racked up (35) tackles and (14) tackles for loss in
6-0 (199) and Austin Wilbert 5-8 (175) junior and senior earning 1st team all-state honors last fall. Joining Koop-
Drake Millikan 5-6 (165) are other starters at receiver. mans up front will be Nohava along with Duenas and
The Offensive line will be anchored by senior Con- Schmidt.
ner Koopmans 5-11 (240) and senior Jared Nohava 6-0 “Defensively we lost our defensive coordinator so
(210). Other offensive line contributions will come from we are going to change up our look this year and go
senior Brian Duenas 6-0 (195) and sophomore Chris back to our 4 front. We return Chase Koopmans at LB
Schmidt 6-4 (215). “We have a nice mix of players re- who was one of our top tacklers along with Conner
turning on offense, it is nice to have some multiple year Koopmans. We have great team speed in our secondary
starters back, that should help early on in camp,” stated with Kade Lynott, Austin Wilbert, and Victor Hernandez
Schwiesow. at defensive back. We should be able to play a lot of
man defense and stick more guys in the box to defend
the run and blitz,” stated coach Schwiesow.

Even with the classification jump the Falcons return experience that had a hand in last sea-
son’s story book ending. Dekkers is a quality QB and has weapons to utilize. Coach Schwi-
esow is one of the more prepared and motivated coaches I have met and his teams always play
tough for him. This should be another exciting season for fans of the Falcons.
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WOODBURY CENTRAL
WILDCATS
The Wildcats finished a hard luck 4-5 last fall and graduated some key
2018 Schedule:
08/24 Hinton
08/31 @ Ridge View

seniors. Change is and transition is the topic for this year’s team as new head
09/07 Gehlen Catholic, LeMars
coach and former Woodbury Central alum Kurt Bremer takes over for the de-
09/14 @ Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto
parted Curtis Lilly. “I am excited to take over as head coach and look forward
to building our program. We are anxious to get the 2018 season kicked off and 09/21 @ Tri-Center, Neola
start out with a good pre-season camp,” stated coach Bremer. 09/28 Westwood, Sloan
10/05 @ Logan-Magnolia
OFFENSIVELY SPEAKING 10/12 @ Lawton-Bronson
The new look Wildcat offense will be looking to
10/19 West Monona
replace graduated QB Carter Schultzen and RB Blake
Erdman who combined for (545) rush yards and (4) (712) 252-3864
scores. Senior QB Garrett Arment 5-11 (160) will start
after throwing for (156) yards and (4) touchdowns in DEFENSIVELY SPEAKING
2017. The backfield will consist of juniors Wade Mitch- On defense the Wildcats return (4) of their top ten
ell 5-8 (160) and Jacob Kuntz 5-10 (167). The receiv- tacklers from last season where they only allowed (24.2)
ing group will consist of senior Mitchell Countryman points per game. 2017 leading tackler Mitchell (71.5)
6-1 (149), junior Matt Carney 5-7 (144), junior Ethan total tackles returns at linebacker along with defensive
Copeland 5-10 (176), sophomore Beau Klingensmith line leader Moss (44) tackles at defensive tackle.
5-7 (125), sophomore Brackett Locke 5-8 (129) and Stamm, Lister and Carley will join Moss on the de-
freshman Carter Bleil 5-8 (147). fensive line. Other contributions at linebacker will come
The key to the season may lie with the offensive line. from Monahan and Kuntz. The defensive secondary re-
The anchor up front will be senior Jim Moss 5-11 (196). turns free safety Countryman, Carney, Copeland and Ar-
Moss will be joined by senior returning starters Nathan ment. “We are going to have to be active on defense and
Lister 6-2 (205) and Matt Carley 6-0 (215). The rest of create turnovers. I think our defensive front should be
the offensive line rotation will include a mix of senior pretty good. It is important we have a good camp so we
Seth Stamm 5-9 (180) junior Nate Monahan 5-8 (153), can have an edge on defense early in the season while
junior Hunter Koehn 5-7 (160), junior Jacob Shultz our offense gets established,” stated coach Bremer.
5-10 (163) along with junior Ryan Jaacks 5-9 (180) and
sophomore Ty Dennison 5-6 (215).
“I like the effort we have had this off-season as the
kids have been working very hard to improve them-
selves and I think we will see that translate over to the
field. I am excited about coaching at my former school.
I enjoyed my time here and I want our team to have
good success on and off the field,” stated Coach Bremer.

The Wildcats will go through some growing pains early on with a new system but have
enough experience returning to give themselves a shot to be competitive with a heavy senior
and junior dominated roster. If the Wildcats can run the football with some consistency several
games should come down to the wire in the fourth quarter. I like the returning experience in
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BOYDEN-HULL ROCK VALLEY
NIGHTHAWKS
Head Coach Cory Brandt enters his 21st year as head coach for the Knight-
2018 Schedule:
8/24 West Sioux
8/31 @ Western Christian

hawks with a sparkling record of 149-62. This is one of the more steady and
9/7 West Lyon
consistent programs in the state of Iowa. The Knighthawks are coming off a
9/14 @ Sergeant Bluff-Luton
10-2 season and return (27) lettermen. The Knighthawks return some key of-
fensive personnel and should be able to light the scoreboard up all fall. “Our 9/21 Central Lyon/George LR
kids are looking forward to the start of the season and have worked very hard 9/28 Okoboji
in the off-season and are ready to get things kicked off,” stated Coach Brandt
10/5 @ Sheldon
10/12 MOC/FV
10/19 @ Sioux Center
The Knighthawks return senior starting QB J.T.
Van’t Hul 6-0 (175) who passed for (1,971) yards and (712) 276-3689
(22) scores. Van’t Hul also rushed for (1,049) yards and
(20) touchdowns on the ground. The running game will DEFENSIVELY SPEAKING
be led by senior Elliot Van Kekerix 6-0 (185) rushed The defense will be led by Brayton Van Kekerix at
for (606) yards and (9) touchdowns. Van Kekerix also linebacker who recorded (68) tackles with (14) tackles
added (20) receptions out of the backfield in 2017. for loss in 2017. Rankin returns at the other linebacker
Senior Beau Solberg 6-0 (180) will provide depth in the spot where he registered (50) tackles as a junior. The de-
backfield as well. fensive front will be made up of De Jongh at DE along
The contingent of receivers returning include senior with Roemeling. The interior will include Rozeboom,
Trey Huyser 6-1 (185), Brayton Van Kekerix 6-0 (190) Van Zee, Vonk and Carbajal.
had (13) receptions last fall, senior Beau De Jongh 6-4 The defensive secondary will feature Huyser, Van’t
(200) returns after (10) catches, senior Billy Rankin Hul, Post and Keyton Moser 6-3 (190) junior. “We will
6-1 (185) and senior Cody Post 6-2 (190) round out a be working on becoming a great team. We have a lot of
talented receiving corp. returners coming back but we have a nice mix of new
The offensive line brings back some key starters faces that will be challenging for playing time which
from a unit that played well last season. Senior Seth Ro- will fun to see. We want to be able to run and pass with
zeboom 6-2 (250), junior Brandon Roemeling 6-1 (220), efficiency and focus our season around the playing of
junior Cade Van Zee 5-10 (240), senior Colton Vonk 6-1 great team defense and special teams,” stated Coach
(190) and senior Sergio Carbajal 5-8 (220) complete a Brandt.
talented offensive front.
“We have a hard working group of kids with a good
attitude who want to be the best team they can be. I
enjoy being around these kids and my staff enjoys the
opportunity to be around them and coach them to the
best of our ability,” stated Coach Brandt.

Coach Brandt has several high quality players that return and that should make getting off to
a fast start at camp a reality. It is one thing to return many starters but they are also players
that were part of last season’s ten win success. Coach Brandt is a solid coach and will have his
kids ready to go once again. PREDICTION: 7-2
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SHELDON
ORABS
The Orabs of head coach Tyler Lloyd are coming off a very solid 7-2 sea-
2018 Schedule:
8/24 @ Sibley-Ocheyedan
8/31 South O’Brien

son which saw them improve +3 in the win column over the previous season.
9/7@ LeMars
Coach Lloyd lost some really good seniors but has considerable experience
9/14@ Estherville Lincoln Central
returning to a program that is looking to build off the momentum of last fall.
“We really came together last season and were rewarded for the kid’s hard 9/21 MOC-Floyd Valley
work and dedication to our program. Last fall was very enjoyable and we are 9/28 @ Sioux Center
looking forward to taking the field with this group of kids on Friday nights,”
10/5 BHRV
stated Coach Tyler Lloyd.
10/12 @ Okoboji
10/19 CLGLR
The offense will be triggered by QB senior Brennan
Radke who threw for (593) yards and (8) touchdowns (712) 522-2834
as a junior. The feature RB in the backfield will be
senior Tyler Merley (104) rushing yards. The receiving DEFENSIVELY SPEAKING
weapon on the outside will be senior Tyler Lode who The defense returns two experienced players
had a solid junior season grabbing (23) receptions good with senior safety Cody Vaselaar (23) tackles and DL
for (533) yards and (8) scores. The offensive line will Dykstra (25) tackles along with DL Kleinhesselink.
be led by senior Bryant Dykstra 6-4 (275) and senior Lode also returns after recording (33) stops last
Marshall Kleinhesselink 6-3 (245) “We have a chance season. Other contributions will come from senior
to have a nice mix of balance on offense. I am really Dakota Johannes, senior Trent Van Meeteren and junior
happy with our progress in camp so far with our Mitchel Wolf. “I feel as though we can have a very
formations and shifts, our kids are catching on quickly,” active defense this fall. We have some athletes that
stated Coach Lloyd. pursue the ball very well defensively. If our defensive
front can be disruptive it will give us a chance to force
some tough third down situatitons,” continued Coach
Lloyd.

The Orabs had a really special 2017 season and are looking to ramp up to that level of play
this fall. I like the QB-WR connection with Radke to Lode which should be effective for the
duration of the season. I feel the defense will step up and play fundamentally sound football
and keep the offense within striking distance. PREDICTION: 6-3
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DAKOTA VALLEY
PANTHERS
The 2017 Panthers of Head Coach Jeff Van Den Hul reached the pinnacle
2018 Schedule:
8/24 @ Dell Rapids
8/31 Todd County

of high school football playing for a state title in the Dome. The Panthers came
9/7 Sisseton
up short 42-20 to an incredible Madison team who won the 35th of its last 36
9/14 @ Tri Valley
contests and played in the state title game for the fifth straight year. The Pan-
thers who finished 11-1 under Van Den Hul have registered an impressive 17-4 9/21 @ Milbank
record over the last two seasons and will look to replace many senior contribu- 9/28 Vermillion
tors.
10/5 @ West Central
The 2018 edition of the Panthers will start camp without several of last
10/12 Lennox
season’s heroes however, many kids had significant playing time last fall and
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OFFENSIVELY SPEAKING The offensive line will be led by Liam Tureaud 5-11
The Panthers scored early and often during the 2017 (240) senior, Casey Voichahoske 5-11 (200) senior.
campaign. Outscoring their opponents 150-29 in the Other contributors in the O-line will include seniors
first quarter and were able to turn the lights out early on Mitchel Kistner 6-0 (220), Cole Reinhardt 6-0(220),
plenty of opponents. The one number that stands out for Alex Hanshaw 5-10 (210). Juniors are Johnny Tureaud
the Panthers is their (+19) turnover margin. The Pan- 5-10 (180) and Mason Harker 5-10 (240).
thers protected the ball and took it away on defense.
The Panther offense will be led by explosive senior DEFENSIVELY SPEAKING
speedster Nate Rice 5-9 (170). Rice an All-State per- The Panther defense that allowed only (15.2) points
former who rushed for (898) yards and (11) scores last per game returns some playmakers. Senior Cole Schulz
fall (17) total. Rice could very well operate at QB this is the leading returning tackler with (52) and also (3) in-
year for the Panthers. Senior Sam Chesterman 6-1 (190) terceptions from his safety position. Nate Rice the other
returns to the backfield where he cruised to (793) yards safety opposite of Schulz returns after recording (48)
and (7) touchdowns in 2017. Other contributions to the stops a season ago and (3) picks as well. Sam Ches-
backfield will come from Eric Johnson 5-9 (160) who terman returns at linebacker where he collected (48)
collected (248) yards on the ground and (3) scores as tackles. Senior Jevin Kratz (35) tackles returns at strong
just a sophomore. side defensive end. Look for Mitchel Kistner to have an
Receiving options include senior TE Jevin Kratz 6-1 impact at linebacker.
(205) with (9) catches for (240) yards and (4) touch- “We may have the fastest defense I have had while
downs. Senior Cole Schulz 6-0 (170) will also be a key at Dakota Valley. We have the potential to showcase
factor at WR. Juniors Jake Likness 5-10 (160) along speed at every level of our defense. Our coaches like to
with Ryan Hughes 5-10 (170), Braeden Wright 6-1 play fast and aggressive and our overall team speed will
(185), senior Charlie Cox 6-2 (190), Donald Whitlock fit our scheme on defense well,” stated Coach Van Den
5-10(150) and Trey Bowen 5-10 (165) round out the of- Hul.
fensive arsenal for the Panthers through the air.

Coach VanDenHul has some returning fire power and a group of kids that believe in the game
plan to go along with momentum after last season’s amazing deep run to the Dome. Nate Rice
is a game changer and if he can stay healthy should put up some incredible numbers. Cole
Schulz will be a ring leader on defense. PREDICTION: 7-2
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PONCA
INDIANS
The Indians are coming off another incredible season finishing 10-1 with
2018 Schedule:
Week 1 @ Tekamah-Herman
Week 2 BRLD
a stunning loss in the quarterfinals. Head coach Troy Evans entering his 10th
Week 3 Oakland-Craig
season as the head man will be looking to replace (14) seniors who had a huge
Week 4 @ Aquinas Catholic
impact on the program. The Indians still feel like they have a talented roster
and it is a matter of new faces getting comfortable in the huddle and with their Week 5 Hartington Cedar Catholic
assignments. “We don’t change much what we do from year to year. We have Week 6 @ Battle Creek
our way of doing things and stick to the game plan,” stated Coach Evans.
Week 7 @ Stanton
Week 8 Crofton
Week 9 Norfolk Catholic
The offense is looking to replace QB Carter Kings-
bury who rolled up (1,079) yards and (15) scores a (712) 276-3689
season ago. The offense put up (35.5) points a game and
the Indians feel they can reach that average once again. DEFENSIVELY SPEAKING
Junior Brandon Kneifl 6-1 (150) will take over at QB The Indian’s defense brings back (9) starters on a
and three year starter Evan Anderson 5-11 (220) returns defense that only allowed (12.3) points a game in 2017.
at tailback after playing fullback a season ago. Gage Leading tackler Anderson (81) stops returns at lineback-
McGill 5-9 (165) senior will figure into the backfield er as does Mclean. The defensive front returns Logue,
rotation as well. Richards and Daly on the interior. Defensive ends Reid
The offensive line will be led by a trio of seniors and Kingsbury return on what should be a very physical
Michael Logue 5-11 (225), Cole Richards 6-0 (230) and front seven. The defensive secondary is led by McGill
Andrew Daly 5-11 (220). The tight-end position is well senior Carson Fox 5-11 (150), junior Paul Masin 6-0
stocked with returning starters Jayde Reid 6-3 (210) (150) and returning senior Joel Anderson 6-0 (185).
senior, Andrew Mclean 6-3 (215) and senior Logan “We will have a very good defense this season and
Kingsbury 6-3 (225). “We have some young play-mak- I feel like our kids will be able to play fast. I like the
ers that will get their shot this fall and I feel we have the camaraderie the kids play with on the field together, this
pieces in place to be pretty efficient on offense,” stated is a really good group of kids who care about each other
Coach Evans. and the team,” stated Coach Evans.

The Indians return several players with playoff experience from last year. The schedule has its
challenges but the Indian defense behind Anderson should set the offense up nicely on short
fields most of the season. The offense will be explosive at times and can also sustain drives
with a good group in the offensive line. I am expecting another great season in Ponca behind
402-370-3910 Coach Evans. PREDICTION: 7-1
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LAUREL-CONCORD-COLERIDGE
BEARS
The Bears of Head Coach Patrick Arens will be looking to right the ship
2018 Schedule:
Week 1 Randolph
Week 2 BYE
following a 1-7 season in 2017. The roster is a year older and does return
Week 3 @ Winnebago
good talent in key areas on offense and defense. The team is comprised of (6)
Week 4 Osmond
seniors and (10) juniors in the upper classes. The eight game schedule gets
underway with a home opener versus Randolph on August 24th. “I feel our Week 5 @N eligh-Oakdale
offensive-line will be much improved. We should be able to get some balance Week 6 @ Madison
in our offensive game plan,” stated Coach Arens.
Week 7 Lutheran High Northeast
Week 8 @ Howells-Dodge
Week 9 Elkhorn Valley
The Bears return senior Izac Reifenrath 5-11 (150)
senior QB to run the offense. Reifenrath had a solid jun- (712) 522-2834
ior season passing for (653) yards with (13) touchdowns
against (5) interceptions. Austin Brandt 6-2 (180) junior will include Schutte (17) tackles and Erwin. The sec-
returns at RB after rushing for (285) yards his sopho- ond leading tackler from 2017 returns with linebacker
more season. Reifenrath will have a very experienced Taylor (50) total tackles. Brandt (27) tackles will return
and talented WR to pass to this fall in Noah Schutte 6-4 alongside Taylor at linebacker for the Bears.
(185) junior who caught (20) passes for (357) yards and The defensive line returns Williams at DT and Hab-
(9) touchdowns last season. erman along with Hall. “I am encouraged by our experi-
Tight-end Cael Hartung 6-2 (190) sophomore will ence that we return on defense. We need to do a better
be a good target over the middle. Hartung caught (6) job versus the run. I like how our linebackers can move
passes for (123) yards and (2) scores as a freshman. well and I trust our secondary to cover well,” continued
Noah Stone 6-0 (145) will also be in the mix at tight- Coach Arens.
end along with junior Ty Erwin 6-0 (170). The offensive “Our school and community supports us very well.
line brings back two impact players with senior Ethan The last few years we have some growing pains with
Williams 5-10 (230) and junior Cutter Haberman 6-0 a younger roster. We feel the improvements and team
(215). Look for additional o-line contributions up front work we have put in over the winter will help us have a
from Wyatt Taylor 5-11 (175) junior and Austin Hall 6-5 solid year on and off the field,” Stated Arens.
(215) sophomore.
“Our kids are excited to get the season going and
have put in some good off-season work to help us im-
prove as a team. We are looking to take some big strides
this season as a program,” stated Coach Arens.
DEFENSIVELY SPEAKING
The Bears defense in 2017 was simply on the field
too much. Reifenrath is coming off a (74) total tackle
campaign in 2017 and will spearhead the defensive sec-
ondary. Other defensive secondary contributors

I feel like the Bears are due for a turnaround this fall. The improvement in the offensive line
and being stronger in the running game will help balance out the attack so the defense does
not get over worked. The experience of Reifenrath at QB and some nice targets in the passing
game should help get more production in the running game for the Bears.
402-370-3910 PREDICTION: 4-4
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PENDER
PENDRAGONS
The Pendragons of head coach Andy Welsh entering his fourth season as
2018 Schedule:
Week 1 Winnebago
Week 2 BYE
head coach are coming off a 4-6 record a season ago. The roster took a hit
Week 3 @ Homer
due to graduation as seven starters departed. Only (2) offensive starters return
Week 4 @ Randolph
along with (1) defensive starter. “We really have an inexperienced roster head-
ing into camp this season. We graduated some pretty good kids that played a Week 5 Clarkson/Leigh
lot of football for us and it is going to take some time to get our younger kids Week 6 @ Cedar Bluffs
settled in,” stated Coach Welsh. The Pendragons are bumping up to D2 this
Week 7 @ Mead
season.
Week 8 Emerson-Hubbard
Week 9 Omaha Christian Academy
The offense returns some nice sized kids in the of-
fensive line who are just short on experience. Senior (712) 252-3864
Dylan Brader 6-4 (280) will start along with classmate
Gabe Perez 5-10 (230) and junior Lucas Timm 5-10 DEFENSIVELY SPEAKING
(230). Talented senior Jaydon Jump 5-10 (225) who has Leading tackler Jump returns at linebacker where he
lettered (3) times will likely be featured as a bruising led the team with (98) tackles last season even though
RB. he missed a game. Mailloux will play next to Jump on
The QB duties will be likely be handled by freshman the opposite side at LB. The defensive line will be com-
Caleb Timble or sophomore Nathan Breitbarth. Other prised of Brader, Perez and Timm. Vogt and McManigal
impact players on offense will be senior wide receiver return on the defensive side of the ball for the Pendrag-
Sam Mailloux 6-6 (195) and junior tight-end Larry Mc- ons as well.
Manigal 6-1 (180). Dylan Vogt 5-10 (170) sophomore “We will need to bring some young kids along and
will also contribute in the running game. “If we can sta- develop them so we can create some depth on the de-
bilize at QB we have a chance to be a good offense and fensive side of the football. Jump pursue’s the ball very
should be able to move the ball pretty consistently. We well at linebacker and we expect him to make a lot of
expect a few bumps early on as kids adjust to starting plays for us this fall. I think our defensive line can po-
and learning their assignments,” stated Coach Welsh. tentially be disruptive and play good football for us. We
are excited to get the season kicked off it’s a fun time of
year,” continued Welsh.

Coach Welsh has a little rebuilding project early on with several new starters but the running
game should get cranked up early on. Jump is a steady back who can wear opponents down.
Look for the defense to be strong up front and continue to improve as the season moves along.
PREDICTION: 4-4
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HARTINGTON-NEWCASTLE
WILDCATS
The Wildcats under third year head coach Corey Uldrich are coming off a
2018 Schedule:
Week 1 CWCE
Week 2 @ Niobrara/Verdigre
5-4 season in 2017. The Wildcats return seven starters on both offense and de-
Week 3 @ Winside
fense and return several experienced seniors and juniors. “I like the leadership
Week 4 BYE
of our senior class. We return some impact players at some key positions and
should benefit from last season’s growth. Kids are processing things quicker Week 5 Randolph
and are comfortable in our offensive and defensive schemes. The kids are very Week 6 @ Allen
excited for that first Friday night,” stated Coach Uldrich.
Week 7 @ Wynot
Week 8 Wausa
Week 9 Bloomfield
The offense that scored (298) points last fall return
95% of the kids responsible for that total. QB Turner (712) 276-3689
Korth 6-0 (180) returns after passing for (143) yards
and rushing for (679) yards and (9) touchdowns. Junior DEFENSIVELY SPEAKING
Shaye Morten 5-10 (155) will also see time at QB. Run- The Wildcats return seniors Korth who recorded
ning back Ethan Koch 5-11 (190) returns after piling up over (100) tackles last fall and Koch who had (75) tack-
(1,001) rushing yards and (14) scores. Koch is a state les and (4) sacks should form a nice duo at linebacker
wrestling qualifier and brings some toughness to the of- on defense. The defensive line is seasoned with the re-
fense. Sophomore transfer Kobe Heitman 6-0 (165) will turn of seniors Mathis and Burcham. The defensive ends
factor into the running game as well. will be juniors Dendinger and Jacobs. The defensive
Senior Lincoln McPhillips 6-0 (175) returns at split- backfield will have a lot of competition with McPhil-
end following a (24) reception season good for (501) lips, Schram, sophomore Cole Steffensen 5-8 (140) and
yards and (8) scores. McPhillips brings great athleticism junior Zach Burcham 5-9 (145).
on the outside as he is a 6-2 high jumper and recorded a “I think we will have to convert some skill players at
43’ triple jump. Other receiving options include senior other positions to put our best eight players on the field
Matt Schram 5-9 (150), junior Morgan Koch 5-9 (165), that makes us a little more steady on defense. My plan
junior Brady Heitman 5-7 (135) and freshman Jake is to develop some depth on the defensive side of the
Peitz 6-0 (150). ball so pre-season camp will be important that kids get
The offensive line will be led by senior center acclimated to their new roles on the defensive side of
Michael Mathis 6-0 (225) and senior guard Austin the football,” stated Coach Uldrich.
Burcham 5-9 (195). Other offensive line contributions
will come from juniors Dylan Dendinger 5-10 (195) and
Wyatt Jacobs 6-2 (205). “Our offense is very athletic.
We have multiple weapons at the skill positions and I
feel we will be physical up front in the defensive line,”
continued Coach Uldrich.

Coach Uldrich returns some solid experience and the Wildcats have a chance to improve their
record from last season. To have a strong contingent of seniors always gives a team the chance
to start off quickly and that is what I anticipate the Wildcats doing. McPhillips is a game
breaker in the passing game and will be a prime target in the passing game all season. I really
402-370-3910 like Ethan Koch and Turner Korth in the running game. PREDICTIONS: 4-4
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HARTINGTON CATHOLIC
TROJANS
The Trojans of Head Coach Chad Cattau are coming off a very good 8-2 sea-
2018 Schedule:
Week 1 @ BRLD
Week 2 Oakland-Craig
son. Entering his 17th season Cattau has compiled a remarkable 108-56 record
Week 3 @ Aquinas Catholic
as the Trojan head man. The Trojans are looking to bounce back from a heart
Week 4 David City
breaking playoff loss as a 40-yd field goal attempt was missed as time expired
and Central City came away with a dramatic 27-26 victory. The Trojans return Week 5 @ Ponca
two of the better players in the state with a pair of juniors Rex Becker and Week 6 Norfolk Catholic
Jacob Keiser who will surface in recruiting circles.
Week 7 Crofton
Week 8 @ Battle Creek

Week 9 Stanton
The Trojan offense will be led by productive junior
RB Jacob Keiser 5-10 (185). Keiser, who is clocked at (712) 522-2834
(4.6) in the 40-yard dash rushed for (1,500) yards and
(19) touchdowns last fall for the Trojans. Keiser is one DEFENSIVELY SPEAKING
of the top returning backs in the state of Nebraska. Decorated junior Rex Becker (54) total tackles, (11)
The QB duties will be handled by sophomore Myles tackles for loss and (5.5) sacks is the enforcer from
Thoene (160) and senior Matthew Becker (175). The from his DT position and will take on double teams all
Trojan running game will also include RB Nathan Potts year. Becker will have to be accounted for by opponents
(160) junior and sophomore Connor Vlach (170). Full- each Friday night which should free up others to make
back Eric Hoesing a junior who averaged (4.0) yards a plays. Pinkelman registered (111) total tackles last fall
carry in 2017 returns as a key blocking back in the flex- to go along with (6.5) tackles for loss and (3) picks from
bone formation. his linebacker position.
The offensive line will be led by Division I prospect The linebacker position will include Keiser (55) total
Rex Becker 6-2 (260). Other players of note in the of- tackles (5.5) tackles for loss and (3) interceptions. Cole
fensive line are Josh Heckenlaible (205) sophomore, Becker, Potts and Vlach are also listed in the linebacker
Derek Heimes (205) senior, Ted Bengston (180) junior, unit. The Trojans do return only (3) seniors and will
Ben Loecker (220) junior, Peyton Haahr (210) junior have to get immediate help from their sophomore and
and sophomore Jacob Rohan (240) sophomore. junior class.
The receiving options for the Trojans include flank- “We have put great effort into our off-season work-
ers Matthew Becker (5) receptions (64) yards, Chase outs to remain at the level we have been recently. I
Lammers (165) junior and Cole Becker (170) junior. know our kids will work hard and they have a great
Senior Josh Pinkelman (190) returns at TE along with desire to be successful. It will be exciting to see these
Owen Heimes (155) sophomore. young kids develop physically and mentally as the sea-
son progresses,” stated Coach Cattau.

The Trojan program has great tradition behind Coach Cattau. If the offensive line can mature
and depth can be developed great things can happen this post season. Keiser should roll over
the (1,000) yard mark again and Becker will be dominant on the line of scrimmage. If a few
young kids emerge this season has a chance to extend into November. PREDICTION: 7-2
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WAKEFIELD
TROJANS
The Trojan football team is trending in the right direction having gone
2018 Schedule:
Week 1 @ Creighton
Week 2 BYE
13-3 over the last two seasons. Coach Mike Hassler entering his 8th season at Week 3 Howells-Dodge
Wakefield is looking to build off a solid 7-1 record in 2017. The Trojans return Week 4 @ Lutheran High Northeast
(6) offensive starters and (7) return on the defense for 2018. “We return some Week 5 Omaha Nation
kids that have a lot of playing experience and we should have several who step
Week 6 @ Homer
forward and fill leadership roles as upper-classmen,” stated coach Hassler.
Week 7 @ Guardian Angels
Central Catholic
Week 8 Winnebago
Week 9 Wisner-Pilger
The Trojans will operate out of the I-Gun forma-
tion and are a predominantly option oriented scheme (712) 252-3864
on offense. The Trojans will have a four year starter in
senior QB Solomon Peitz 6-5 (195). The RB’s in the DEFENSIVELY SPEAKING
system will be senior Esgar Godinez 6-0 (170) who is The defense will be led by Gardea, Camarena and
the leading returning rusher. The other backs who will Canizales will form the defensive front in their 3-2-3
see action are senior Dylon Harder 5-9 (155) along scheme. The linebackers will be Godinez, S.Peitz and
with junior Blake Hiemann 5-11 (160) and athletic G. Peitz. Harder and Heimann return in the defensive
sophomore Justin Erb 6-0 (170). The fullback leading secondary where they each started all eight games last
the charge will be senior Clay Christensen 5-10 (155). fall for coach Hassler.
The offensive line returns a nice college football “I thought we competed well defensively last year.
prospect in senior Israel Gardea 6-1 (265). Another As a whole, we have become a more consistent,
key returner up front is senior two year starter Alex assignment sound group and I think we can elevate our
Camarena 6-2 (205). The returning starting center will play on defense this season. Our goal is to improve our
be junior Nolan Litchfield 5-11 (190). Senior split-end tackling and physicality to become a more high caliber
Charlie Lopez 5-10 (150) will be a key target for Peitz unit in 2018,” continued coach Hassler.
in the passing game as will junior tight-end Gabe Peitz “I would like to thank our school and community for
6-0 (160). supporting our football team. Our guys are very excited
The high powered option offense in 2017 broke the to get back out on the field and play in front of our great
2016 record for points per game averaging (54.0) ppg. student body and fans. Every start to each season is
“We have some nice pieces returning on offense and special and I am sure this one will be as well,” stated
Solomon is the type of kid you want leading your coach Hassler.
offense. I look for Solomon to pose as a little more of a
running threat this season,” stated coach Hassler.

The Trojan football program is turning heads in NE Nebraska. Several key players return to
what has the makings of a very memorable season. This talented group of players appears to
have very good team camaraderie and that should play out on the field this fall. Look for the
defense to step their game up. If the Trojans can avoid injuries there is a good chance they can
402-370-3910 make a push for the post-season. PREDICTION: 7-1
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WAYNE
BLUE DEVILS
The Blue Devils of head coach Russ Plager had a solid 7-4 season in the
2018 Schedule:
Week 1 Wahoo
Week 2 @ONeill
fall of 2017. The Blue Devils are looking to carry that momentum over to Week 3 Arlington
2018. Key players return on both sides of the ball but graduation did take away Week 4 @ Columbus Lakeview
some talented players. “As a staff we really enjoyed last season and will miss Week 5 Pierce
some of our kids but this is the fun thing about athletics, you have to turn the Week 6 @ Logan View/
page and grow each season as it brings about change in your roster,” stated Scribner-Snyder (LVSS)
Coach Plager. Week 7 West Point-Beemer
Week 8 @ Boone Central/
Newman Grove
OFFENSIVELY SPEAKING Week 9 Bishop Neumann
The Blue Devils return senior offensive lineman
Kaden Kneifl 6-2 (290) along with senior Drew Buck (712) 276-3689
6-1 (225). Senior RB Juan Vergara 5-9 (150) returns to
the backfield as does junior Casey Koenig 5-10 (180). DEFENSIVELY SPEAKING
The wide-out featured on offense will be senior Marcus The defensive line will feature Kneifl and Buck.
Fertig 6-3 (160). “We will work hard getting our run- Koenig will be the top returning linebacker and Ver-
ning game going. I like what we return in our offensive gara and Fertig will pilot the defensive secondary for
line and our backs have good experience and had an the Blue Devils. “It is important that we stop the run-
impact in our success last fall,” stated Coach Plager. ning game and force some down and distance situations
where we can dictate to the offense what we want to do.
We have some rebuilding to do on this side of the ball
but I feel we will have some kids step up and play good
football for us on defense,” stated Coach Plager.

The Blue Devils had a very good season last fall that will be hard to duplicate. The offense
should be able to move the ball consistently on the ground but the losses due to graduation
defensively may be too much to overcome. The Blue Devils need to be on the plus side in
turnover margin to have a shot at a winning season it will be a close call. PREDICTION: 4-4
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PIERCE
BLUEJAYS
Head Coach Mark Brahmer is entering his 23rd season as the Bluejay head
2018 Schedule:
Week 1 Norfolk Catholic
Week 2 @ Arlington
man. He and his staff have had a lot of success over the years and grabbed Week 3 Ord
three state titles in the process winning back to back titles in 2007 and 2008. Week 4 Columbus Scotus
“I have really enjoyed my time here in Pierce. It is a good school system and a Week 5 @ Wayne
very supportive community to coach in. We lost (13) dedicated seniors off last Week 6 @ Columbus Lakeview
year’s team that made the state semifinals and it is going to take some time to Week 7 Logan View/
get kids acclimated this season,” stated Coach Brahmer. Scribner-Snyder (LVSS)
Week 8 @ West Point-Beemer
Week 9 Boone Central/
OFFENSIVELY SPEAKING Newman Grove
The Bluejays do return junior QB Dalton Freeman.
Freeman passed for (693) yards and (5) scores and (712) 522-2834
rushed for (831) yards and (11) touchdowns. Junior
Brett Tinker will be the featured fullback after rushing DEFENSIVELY SPEAKING
for (711) yards as a sophomore. The tailback will be The Bluejays return 2017 leading tackler Tinker at
junior Carson Oestreich. The featured tight-end will be his linebacker position coming off an impressive (107)
senior Ryder Ruchs. “We will have to have good leader- total tackles and (5) sacks last fall. Freeman will be the
ship from our junior class because our senior class is not middle backer and had a solid (65) tackles for the Blue-
very big. We will have a lot of new faces in the huddle jays as a sophomore. Oestreich and Ruchs will figure in
this year and we are going to need some kids to step defensively as well.
up,” stated Coach Brahmer. “We have good experience returning in our line-
backing group and will need a big effort out of them all
season long. We will develop kids up front and in the
secondary, we have a lot of kids that just need reps and
game experience to build our confidence,” continued
Coach Brahmer.

The Bluejays will be on a quick learning curve with a young squad. The good news is that
Freeman returns at QB and has some nice athletes around him and should move the ball well.
Defensively there may be some growing pains at first but kids should settle into their roles
fairly quickly. It should be another solid season for the Bluejays and Coach Brahmer if they
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SOUTH SIOUX CITY
CARDINALS
Cardinal Head Coach Silas Fluellen enters his 2nd year coming off a tough 0-9
2018 Schedule:
Week 1 Omaha Bryan
Week 2 @ Ralston
campaign. There is always a lot of change when a new head coach takes over Week 3 @ Gross Catholic
a program and this Cardinal roster is a year older in coach Fluellen’s schemes Week 4 Crete
and his staff he has implemented. “Winning is great and we will strive to do Week 5 Blair
that but helping a young man learn how to be an adult through the sport of
Week 6 @ Bennington
football is the main key,” stated Coach Fluellen.
Week 7 Omaha Roncalli Catholic
Week 8 @Mount Michael
Ben edictine
Week 9 Schuyler
The Cardinal offense will go as far as a strong expe-
rienced offensive line will take them. Senior offensive (712) 252-3864
tackle Mavrick Singer 6-0 (285) will be a key player in
the anticipated Cardinal turn around in 2018. Joining DEFENSIVELY SPEAKING
Singer up front will be senior Jacob Ngeleka 6-2 (265). The Cardinal defense should be better with a year
Other impact players on the offensive line include sen- into a new system. “With an improved offense, our
ior Juan Popoca 6-3 (250), Luis Quezada 6-0 (235) sen- defense should reap the benefits of not having to spend
ior and Jereme Wesley 6-2 (270) junior. “Our strength too much time on the field,” continued Coach Fluellen.
on offense will be our o-line. I am returning some very The Cardinal defensive line will have several two way
good players and size that can move their feet in the run players including Singer, Ngeleka, Popoca, Quezada,
game,” stated coach Fluellen. Wesley and Hartnett up front.
The QB of the Cardinals looks to be junior Jake The linebackers will be Meza and Horken. The
Aitken 6-1 (180). The backfield will feature senior Rob- secondary returns Aitken, Strom, Lee, Sotelo and Sim-
ert Meza 5-8 (180) and Jagger Horken 5-8 (200) junior. mons. “I trust our guys on the back end so we can afford
The receiving targets for Aitken include dependable 6-4 to be aggressive in our defensive package. We have
senior Brad Hartnett. John klemmensen 5-8 (180) senior some kids that had a baptism by fire last year and our
is listed as an all-purpose back and will be featured in coaching staff is anxious to see how much growth we
the rushing and passing game. have made,” stated coach Fluellen.
Other contributors include 6-2 (190) Elijah Strom “I am very grateful for the school and community. I
senior, Niegel Lee 5-7 (160) junior, Alex Sotelo 5-9 feel the support and backing from changes I am trying
(170) senior and Kobe Simmons 5-7 (175) senior to incorporate into our program. We have great support
rounds out the group. “We have some options in the through our fundraising and fill the stands at our home
passing game. I feel we have guys that have a feel how games, it is a fun experience,” said coach Fluellen.
to get open and we should be able to move the ball
through the air also,” stated Fluellen.

Coach Fluellen has some nice size in the offensive line to work with and the Cardinals should
be able to establish a productive run game. Look for some better cohesiveness in year two on
both sides of the football. I predict a dedicated group of seniors to lead the way and redeem
themselves in what could become one of the better turnarounds in the metro this season.
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The Cardinals of head coach Mark Lech are coming off a solid 7-3 season last
2018 Schedule:
Week 1 @ Laurel-Concord-Coleridge
Week 2 Plainview
fall. The Cardinals return some nice experience on offense at key positions. “I
Week 3 BYE
like the make-up of our team. Our kids have worked hard in the off-season and
Week 4 Pender
have a nice bond among each other. It is a fun group to be around and we have
some momentum from last season that has us motivated,” stated coach Lech. Week 5 @ Hartington-Newcastle
Week 6 @ Wynot
Week 7 Bloomfield
Week 8 Allen
Week 9 @ Wausa
The Cardinals return athletic QB Carter Schnoor
5-10 (160) junior to trigger the offense. Other skill posi- (712) 276-3689
tion players that return are the backfield senior duo of
RB Noah Scott 5-9 (190) and Alex Schmit 5-10 (160). DEFENSIVELY SPEAKING
Schnoor has some nice receiving targets to throw to The Cardinal defense returns its entire secondary
with junior Keaton Backhaus 6-3 (160) and sophomore led by senior Schmit and junior Schnoor along with
Justin Haselhorst 5-11 (165). The offensive line will be Backhaus. The linebackers will include Bloomquist, and
led by seniors Brandon Bloomquist 6-0 (170) and Avery Haselhorst. Bermel and Scott will operate at defensive
Bermel 6-1 (170) along with junior Ethan Olson 6-2 end for the Cards. “We will be strong on the back end
(190). “I really like our athleticism and speed with our with a lot of experience returning and the overall speed
skill kids. If we execute well we should be able to put of our defense has improved over last season,” stated
points on the board,” continued Lech. Lech.
The head coach is proud of his Cardinals and the
support they receive. “The people of Randolph and
surrounding communities always provide for our fund-
raisers and donations. We are very grateful as a school
for the enthusiasm shown for our students,” said Lech.

The Cardinals averaged (35.5) ppg on offense last season and should be able to stay around
that number. The RB tandem of Scott and Schmit is a nice one two punch. The defense allowed
only (21.5) ppg last season and return several key defenders. I like what I read on paper with
this team. It will be a satisfying season for a dedicated group of seniors. PREDICTION: 6-2
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