Injuries hinder Eagles in early season, but outlook still bright

Written by Andrew Ottoson Thursday, 30 August 2007 10:48

CantonGalvaXCP8210006.jpg Five returning seniors and letter-winners pace the Canton-Galva High School cross-country team. Pictured are: back row (from left), Samuel Janzen, Riley Nigh, Codey Johnson; front row, Caitlin Nelson, Michelle Shannon. Andrew Ottoson / Free Press Click image to enlarge

With a new coach for the second time in as many seasons, and having posted a 7-28 record last year, the Canton-Galva High School volleyball team has set its sights on finishing with a winning record mark. That accomplishment has proven elusive in recent years despite the level of talent in the program.

“I think we’re better than 7-28,” new coach Randy Skiles said. “I’m really looking to get over .500, and I think our senior leadership well help...

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CGHS volleyball team aiming to finish with a winning record

Written by Andrew Ottoson Thursday, 30 August 2007 10:40

CantonGalvaVBP8210013.jpg Eight seniors and letter-winners will lead the Canton-Galva volleyball team this fall. Pictured are: back row (from left), Jessica Janzen, Jessica Bacon, Allie Enns, Mariana Redden; front row, Ashley Vogts, Kaycie Shearer, Kylie Haines, Shannon Williams. Andrew Ottoson. Click image to enlarge

With a new coach for the second time in as many seasons, and having posted a 7-28 record last year, the Canton-Galva High School volleyball team has set its sights on finishing with a winning record mark. That accomplishment has proven elusive in recent years despite the level of talent in the program.

“I think we’re better than 7-28,” new coach Randy Skiles said. “I’m really looking to get over .500, and I think our...

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Core group returns from Goessel's 8-2 football success in 2006

Written by Andrew Ottoson Thursday, 30 August 2007 10:37

GoesselFBP8240019.jpg The football team at Goessel High School has eight seniors and lettermen returning after an 8-2 run to a district championship last season. Pictured are: (from left) back row Craig Banman, Travis Fensky, Kendall Voth, Weston Hiebert, and Austin Unruh; front row Dustin Peterson, Kurtis Duerksen, and Grady Stultz. Click image to enlarge

Coach Justin Coup’s football squad at Goessel High School put together an 8-2 record in 2006, winning their 8-man Heart of America league title and district championship.

“We have a good core coming back, but we also lost 10 seniors to graduation,” Coup said.

Coup, entering his fifth year, has compiled a 25-16 record at Goessel. The Bluebirds return three seniors, four starters and...

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Bluebird volleyball team plans to broaden its attack in 2007

Written by Andrew Ottoson Thursday, 30 August 2007 10:34

GoesselVBP8240040.jpg Eight returning letter-winners give the Goessel High School volleyball team a solid core this fall. Pictured are: back row (from left), Aspen Frey, Rinda Duerksen, Karis Janzen; middle row, Jessica Goertzen, Sara Sebring, Jennifer Raymond; front row, Karina Harvey and Katie Flaming. Click image to enlarge

The Goessel High School volleyball team posted a 23-12 record in 2006 and went 7-4 in Heart of America league play.

Having graduated Kory Hiebert and Courtney Berkholz, the mantle of senior leadership has been passed to Katie Flaming and Jennifer Raymond.

With her experience and skill, Flaming will be the team’s top hitter, but the Goessel offense will have a markedly different look without Hiebert and...

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Goessel cross-country roster continues to grow in numbers

Written by Andrew Ottoson Thursday, 30 August 2007 10:30

GoesselXCP8240028.jpg Goessel High School cross-country coach Greg Bontrager has nine seniors and letter winners returning to run in 2007. Pictured are: back row (from left) Anthony Esau, Ryan Goertzen, Jake Schrag, Isaac Fast; middle row, Travis Duerksen, Chris Johnston, Matt Johnston; front row, Lindsey Wedel, Sara Boman. Click image to enlarge

After running with a roster of 18 athletes in 2006, the Goessel High School cross-country team has a band of 20 for 2007.

Last year, the boys’ squad lacked a senior. This year, the team fields four: Jake Schrag, Travis Duerksen, Matt Johnston and Chris Johnston.

They will be followed closely by junior Anthony Esau and sophomores Isaac Fast, Chad Wedel and Derek Kruger.

Marius Schrewe joins the...

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