PAGE 10A: WINTER SPORTS 2016 PRESS & DAKOTAN ? VERMILLION PLAIN TALK NEBRASKA WRESTLING SOUTH DAKOTA GYMNASTICS Jada Plastow, Parkston-Ethan-Hanson Parkston-EthanHanson COACH: Bridget Muntefering ASSISTANTS: Christine Willstruck, Heather Prutny, Stephanie Plastow VITALS: Class A, Region 2A LAST YEAR: P-E-H finished seventh in the Class A team competition a season ago. RETURNING: Jada Plastow (Fr.), McKenzie Prunty (So.) NEWCOMERS: Maelie Culbert (7th), Sadie Lindeman (7th) Drew Loberg, Randolph (left) Crofton-Bloom?eld COACH: Caden Alexander ASSISTANTS: Trevor Wiebelhaus, Michael Janssen, Todd Sauser VITALS: Class C, Mid-State Conference LAST YEAR: Lucas Miller placed third at state, but has since graduated. RETURNING: Max Boecker (Jr., 126), Reece McFarland (Jr., 132), Levi Honeywell (Sr., 138), Jaden Janssen (Jr., 152-160), Quinten Moles (Jr., 152-160), Ethan Poppe (Jr., 170-182), Kaleb Johnson (Sr., 195) NEWCOMERS: Nathan Schmidt (Fr., 106), Jarrin Sage (Fr., 145), Jared Hornback (Jr., 220) Wagner-Bon Homme COACH: Cherie Petry ASSISTANTS: Stephanie Duffek, Gary Olson, Chelsey Hisek, Craig Flemming VITALS: Class A LAST YEAR: Wagner-Bon Homme finished fourth at state last year. RETURNING: Alexus Dion (Sr.), Joanna Soukup (So.); Jensen Holzbauer (Sr., placed on vault and floor at state); Emily Duffek (So.) NEWCOMERS: McKeely Merkwan (Sr.), Sawyer Goeden (8th); KeAnna Lightenburg (8th); Ivy Hopkins-Cournoyer (7th); Ibanez Hopkins (So.), Mahto Raymond (Jr.), Alaina Bechen (7th), Kaitlyn Willis (8th), Analy Garcia (8th), Maicee Lanphear (Fr.), Faithleigh Podzimek (8th), Shai Smejkal (7th), Tawi Stars Come Out (7th) Hartington Cedar Catholic COACH: Justin Bartling ASSISTANTS: Matthew Wortmann, Austin Kaddatz RETURNING: Austin Arens (Jr., 170), Jacob Haahr (Jr., 285), Ethan Koch (So., 152) NEWCOMERS: Bode Noecker (Fr., 120), Morgan Koch (Fr., 138), Eric Hoesing (Fr., 170, Dane Whitemeyer (Jr., 160), Owen Lammers (Fr., 182) Peyton Haahr (Fr., 182) Laurel-Concord-Coleridge COACH: Don Maxwell ASSISTANT: Joe Frost VITALS: Class D, Lewis and Clark Conference LAST YEAR: The Bears graduated a pair of two-time state qualifiers. Quinten Moles, Crofton-Bloomfield (top) RETURNING: Charlie Stanley (Jr., 145), Zach Dietrich (Jr., 195), Ethan Williams (So., 220) NEWCOMERS: Levi Jackson (Fr., 113), Hunter Soll (Fr., 195), Jayden Garett (So., 145), Tim Heydon (Jr., 152), Zaylor Langschwager (Jr., 160) Niobrara-Verdigre COACHES: Jason Simons, Jake McManigal VITALS: Class D-2, Niobrara Valley Conference RETURNING: Toby Ives (106), Clay Konopasek (152), Dakota Crosley (182) NEWCOMER: Jordan Shakespeare (220) Randolph COACH: Mark Lech ASSISTANTS: Aaron Nielsen, Tom Shafer VITALS: Lewis and Clark Conference RETURNING: Alex Schmit (So.), Brandon Bloomquist (So.), Noah Scott (So.), Drew Loberg (Sr., 152, defending state champion), Dalton Rath (Jr.) S.D. Girls Jensen Holzbauer, Wagner-Bon Homme FROM PAGE 9A Gerber (So., 5-8, F), Bella Knife (Jr., 5-9, F), Hope Neugebauer (Fr., 5-7, F), Karli Marts (Fr., 5-7, G). Platte-Geddes Viborg-Hurley COACH: Brooke Bonte ASSISTANT: Marc Aisenbrey VITALS: Class B, District 11B, Southeast South Dakota Conference, South Central Conference LAST YEAR: The Black Panthers posted a 13-10 record and won the District 11B title before losing in regions to Avon. They graduated two players. RETURNING: Alexis Peters (Sr., 6-1, C, AllConference SESD and SCC), Jada Nelson (Sr., 5-10, F, SCC All-Conference), Hallie Hallock, Sr., 5-8, G, SESD and SCC All-Conference), Katie Spawn (Sr., 5-2, G), Emma DeNeui (Sr., 5-10, F), Sarah Erickson (Jr., 5-7, G), Hailey Wagner (Jr., 5-10, F), Candice Knudsen (Jr., 5-6, F), Maddi Miller (So., 5-5, G), Dominique Girton (So., 5-8, F), Sawyer Naasz (So., 5-8, F), Courtney Neuman (So., 5-2, G), Tori Weins (So., 6-0, C), Hailey Hoffman (Fr., 5-4, G), Alayah Nachtigal (Fr., 5-5, G), Miranda Chaney (Fr., 5-7, G), Raegan Stegmeirer (Fr., 5-6, G) Scotland COACH: Bill Hansen ASSISTANT: Tanner Waage VITALS: Class B, District 10B, Tri-Valley Conference LAST YEAR: The Cougars posted a 17-4 record, falling to Irene-Wakonda in the District championship. They lost four players to graduation, including current Augustana player Abby Hora. RETURNING: Kirsten Paetow (Sr., 5-6, G, first team AllConference), Emily Bjerkaas (Sr., 5-7, G), Ally Osterloo (Sr., 5-6, G), Sydney Novak (Jr., 5-6, G), Kristen Rowley (Jr., 5-8, F), Steffani Murphy (Jr., 5-9, C), Holly Richards (So., 5-9, F), Sydney Voss (8th, 5-8, G/F), Tori Hansen (So., 5-8, G/F). NEWCOMERS: Kaylee Kropuenske (So., 5-6, G), Shania Knutson (So., 5-7, G), Skyler Kludt (So., 5-6, G), Brianna Johnson (So., 5-7, G), Brittney Nelsen (So., 5-6, F), Kassidy Lyons (Fr., 5-7, G), Katelyn Johansen (Fr., 5-7, Hallie Hallock, Platte-Geddes (12) Tripp-DelmontArmour COACH: Kevin Janish COACH: Kristi Allen ASSISTANT: Derrik Nelson ASSISTANTS: Dee Mogck, VITALS: Class B, District Sheila Payer, Marc Reiner. 9B, Little Missouri Valley VITALS: Class B, District Conference. 11B, Little Missouri Valley LAST YEAR: The HighConference landers posted a 6-15 record. They lost four players from last season. RETURNING: Shannon Fanning (Sr., 5-1, G), Taylor Bauder (Sr., 5-6, F), Taylor Gall (Jr., 5-9, F), Taylor Bietz (Jr., 5-7, G), Issabela Vitek (Fr., 6-2, C), Kelsi Nooney (So., 5-2, G). NEWCOMERS: Amanda Gibson (So., 5-5, F), Ashton Simantel (Fr., 5-3, G), Nicole Flynn (Fr., 5-11, C). LAST YEAR: The Nighthawks posted an 11-11 season, falling to Platte-Geddes in the District 11B championship. RETURNING: Erica Koster (Jr., 5-8, F, second team All-Conference), Mattilynn Reiner (So., 5-10, F, third team Wagner COACH: Mike Koupal ASSISTANTS: Mandy Koupal, Tera Koupal, Jarod DeBay. VITALS: Class A, Region 5A, Little Missouri Valley Conference, Southeast South Dakota Conference LAST YEAR: The Red Raiders posted a 16-6 record. They lost three players to graduation, including current Mount Marty player Ali Kuca. RETURNING: Kristan Soukup (Sr., 5-8, G, AllConference SESD and LMVC), Marquel Holiday (Sr., 5-7, P), Abby Freier (Jr., 5-5, G), Jaslynn Bruguier (Jr., 5-6), Janae Patterson (Jr., 5-8, P), Faith Tyler (So., 5-8, G). NEWCOMERS: Bethany Sully (Sr., 5-5, G), Gabby Flute Player (So., 5-10, P), Cheyanne Greger (Sr., 5-10, G), Bella LeBeaux (Fr., 5-9, G), Taylor Eitemiller (Jr., 5-6, G), Josi Bouza (Jr., 5-10, G/P), Kaylie Kocer (Fr., 5-8, G) CROFTON All-Conference), Brooklyn Brouwer (Jr., 5-5, G), Kianna Payer (Fr., 5-8, G), Ripley Schafers (Jr., 5-9, F), Brianna Stoebner (Jr., 5-7, G), Haley Dufek (Jr., 5-10, F). NEWCOMERS: Paige Neugbauer (Jr., 5-9, F), Alyssa Whitney (So., 5-6, G), Baylee Cottonwood Villa 402-388-4772 1-800-535-3378 1201 West 2nd St. Crofton, NE G), Raschelle Leber (Fr., 5-5, G), NaVaeh Ronke (Fr., 5-6, F), Rachelle Christansen (Fr., 5-6, F), Kasandra Knutson (8th, 5-6, F), Jordan Lee (8th, 5-5, G), Kallie Lee (8th, 5-6, F). 1301 1st St. Crofton, NE (402) 388-4339 12/2 12/8 12/10 12/13 12/16 12/19 12/22 12/30 1/3 1/5 1/10 1/14 1/17 1/20 1/24 1/26 1/28-2/4 2/7 2/10 2/17 12/1 12/2 12/6 12/8 12/10 12/16 12/17 Boys’ Basketball vs. Laurel-Concord-Coleridge at West Boyd vs. Guardian Angels CC vs. Hartington Cedar Catholic at Creighton at Hartington-Newcastle vs. O’Neill at Wynot at Ponca at Battle Creek vs. West Holt at Norfolk Catholic at Wayne at Irene-Wakonda (W) at Lutheran High Northeast vs. Pierce Mid-State Conf. (Norfolk) vs. McCook Central-Montrose at Randolph at Boone Cen.-Newman Grove (BC) Girls’ Basketball at Hartington Cedar Catholic vs. Laurel-Concord-Coleridge at Boone Cen-Newman Grove (NG) at West Boyd vs. Guardian Angels CC at Creighton Edith Sanford Breast Center Classic (Sioux Falls) 12/22 O’Neill 12/30 1/3 1/5 1/6 at Wynot at Ponca at Battle Creek vs. S.C. West (CNOS Classic-Sioux City) 1/12 at West Central 1/14 Hanson Classic (Mitchell) 1/17 at Wayne 1/20 at Irene-Wakonda (W) 1/26 vs. Pierce 1/28-2/4 Mid-State Conf. (Norfolk) 2/9 vs. Norfolk Catholic 2/10 at Randolph Wrestling 12/1 12/3 12/5 12/6 12/10 12/15 12/17 12/29 1/6 1/12 1/13 1/20 1/21 1/28 2/2 2/4 (with Bloom?eld) vs. Pierce Creighton Inv. Ponca Inv. vs. Bon Homme-Scotland Akron-West?eld Inv. at Randolph Osmond Inv. Pierce Inv. Burwell Inv. at Hartington Cedar Catholic/ vs. West Holt Lutheran High Northeast Inv. Madison Inv. Neligh-Oakdale Inv. Plainview Inv. vs. Wagner/Vermillion Mid-State Conf. (Norfolk)