Short-handed Cougars will use extra effort to be competitive

Written by Andrew Ottoson Thursday, 30 August 2007 11:01

CentreFBP8160012.jpg With 13 seniors and letterwinners, the Centre High School football team is poised to build on the successes of a 5-4 season. Pictured are: front row (from left), Zach Antoszyk, Steve Antoszyk, Zach Slayden, Bryant Brunner, Ben Krause, Aaron Bowman; back row, Andy Carlson, James Weber, Ethan Forsberg, Ryan Richmond, Ty Remy, Nick Cole, Michael Kaiser. Andrew Ottoson.

In coach Kelly Steiner’s second year at the helm, the Centre High School football team hopes to build on the 5-4 record the Cougars posted last year in the 8-man Division I Eisenhower League.

But Centre will be shorthanded from the outset, having already lost a pair of would-be senior starters to injury. Weber is not expected to play this season...

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13 seniors, letter-winners returning from Eagles’ 7-4 campaign

Written by Andrew Ottoson Thursday, 30 August 2007 10:57

CantonGalvaFBP8210018.jpg The Canton-Galva football team went 7-4 and qualified for regionals. The team has 13 returning seniors and lettermen. Pictured are: back row (from left), Troy Vogts, Andrew Westbrook, Wes Fickes, Ted Regehr, Bo Moddelmag, Tony Arendt, Aaron Thomp­son, Matt Yoder; front row, John Shearer, Dustin Abrahams, Brett Williams, Bryant Baldwin, Bret Middleton.

After a 7-4 run to regionals out of the eighth district of Class 2-1A last season, Canton Galva football coach Zac Hoppes has 13 returning seniors and letter-winners this fall.

Seven players will be back to contribute to an offense that enabled returning senior quarterback Ted Regehr to throw for 2,186 yards and 24 touchdowns in 2006.

Taking advantage of the size and...

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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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