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Spring Sports Preview, 2014

Deep Prairie du Chien team should have solid hitting

Prairie du Chien HS Baseball Coach: Mark Pedretti Years at school: 23 Career record: 315-151 2013 Record: 14-9 Conference Record: 6-4, tied for second. Returning starters: Austin Roach, first base; Taylor Elliot, infield; Casey Hogenson pitcher, infield, Second Team All Conference; Ron Hebel, pitcher, outfield; Brandon Check Other returning letterwinners: Mike Steiner, outfield; Brandon Check, catcher; Brett Trautsch, outfield; Luke Rickleff, outfield; Peyton Hall, infield; Trevor Zahara; Drew Yeomans; Trey Armstrong; Brian Hanger Promising newcomers: Ryan Garrity, junior, infield; Brian McNett, junior, outfield; Jacob Schneider, junior, infield Strengths/challenges of this years team: We have lots of depth with what should be a solid hitting line-up. Comments on the conference race: Lancaster is an early pick by coaches to win the conference.

Members of the Prairie du Chien baseball team are, front row, from left: Drew Yeomans, Ronnie Hebel, Micahel Steiner, Taylor Elliott, Jacob Schnedier, Brian McNett and Trey Armstrong. Second row: Vince Weber, Coach Kalen Hagen, Coach Dale Hanson, Head Coach Mark Pedretti, Coach Tim Halton, Coach Nate Cjeka, Coach Steve Jones and Peyton Hall. Back row: Austin Roach, Brett Trautsch, Ryan Garrity, Casey Hogenson, Brandon Check, Trevor Zahara and Brian Hanger. (Photo courtesy of B&C Photography)

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Lady Blackhawks look to stay positive and motivated

Prairie du Chien Softball Coaches: Varsity - Liz Steiner-Hall Varsity Reserve - Kate Hermsen Assistants - Brittany Kreig, Dan Morovits, and Pat Hall Returning letterwinners: Julia Pintz, Carly Mergen, Chelsea Fisher, Jamie Kozelka, and McKenzie Banasik Other Key Players: Laura DuCharme Top teams in conference: River Valley will be very tough. Keys to success: Stay positive, play as a team and stay competitive. 2013 Conference record: 4-4 Strengths: Our strengths are four seniors to motivate and push the younger girls to play their best and always be getting better. Challenges: This year we will be challenged by our small numbers and we lost key players last year. I am very optimistic that girls will be driven to fill those spots and succeed. Julia Pintz is our starting pitcher and she will need to carry a lot of the load. But with McKenzie Banasik, Carly Mergen and Chelsea Fisher behind her I think she will do great.

Members of the Prairie du Chien softball team are, front row, from left: Angela Elmquist, Payton Petsche, Carly Mergen, Taylor Hendrickson, Allison Lynn and McKenzie Banasik. Second row: Jamie Kozelka, Kelly Check, Brooke Trautsch, Hailee Lynn, Julia Pintz and Laura DuCharme. Third row: JaZmien Chestnut, Coach Pat Hall, Coach Brittany Krieg, Head Coah Liz Steiner-Hall, Coach Kate Hermsen, Coach Doug Morovits and Chelsea Fisher. Back row: Anna Zeeh, Kelsey Achenbach, Lauren Nicholson, Jacqueline LaHae, Maria Skemp and Emily Trautsch. (Photo courtesy of B&C Photography)
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PdC track teams a mix of experience and youth

Prairie du Chien boys track Coach: Jon Boyle Years at school: 4 2013 Conference place: Fifth Returning letterwinners: Alex Chandler, Brady Powers, Tyler Rieck Other returning athletes: Austin Cox, Austin McDuffey, Claton Kanzier, Jacob Linder, Nate Nichols, Levi Orr, Will Seeley Promising newcomers: Chen Cheng Strengths/challenges of this years team: We return two sectional qualifiers that will lead our team in scoring. We have some newcomers that will score some points for the team. We also have a lot of youth on the team with about half of our team being freshmen. We are excited about the youth of the team and the experience in the upperclassmen. Prairie du Chien girls track Coach: Jon Boyle 2013 Conference place: Sixth Returning letterwinners: Claire Bowar, Hali Fischer, Paige Rickleff Other returning athletes: Katie Check, Hayley Hemmer, Liz LaHaie, Megan OKane, Kiersten Sprosty, Karli White Promising newcomers: Olivia Skemp and Brooke Moret Strengths/challenges of this years team: We return three sectional qualifiers and one state qualifier that will lead our team. We have some experience returning with eight seniors that will lead our team. We also add some exciting newcomers that will contribute to the scoring at meets. We have some individuals that will compete at a high level, unfortunately we do not have the numbers to compete with the bigger teams at the bigger meets.
Members of the Prairie du Chien boys track team are, back row, from left: Wesley Schwagger, Levi Orr, Will Seeley, Chen Cheng, Brady Powers, Alex Chandler, Corey Fischer, Dylan Boisvert, Adrian Johanningmeier and Nathan Banasik. Third row: John Luster, Austin McDuffey, Evan Teynor, Coach Kelly Gallagher, Coach Jim Rohde, Head Coach Jon Boyle, Coach Dan Bauer, Coach Patrick Klein, Coach Alli Tank, Cody Cauffman, Dominic Wright and Eric Nolan. Second row: Ethan Swiggum, Claton Kansier, Riley Meyers, Tyler Rieck, Ryan Russell, Nate Nichols, Owen Feye, Jason Mezera and Nathan Specht. Front row: Jacob Linder, Adam Groom, Cody Larsen, Drake Downing, Karson Prodzinski and Jack Stoeer. (Photo courtesy of B&C Photography)

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April 15 April 17 April 21 April 29 May 1 May 5 May 6 May 9 May 15 May 16 May 20 May 27 Platteville, R. Center Lancaster Prairie du Chien Invite R. Center, River Valley Cuba City Fennimore Invitational Dodgeville, River Valley River Valley Invitational Lancaster Boscobel Invitational Conference Meet Regional H A H H A A A A A A TBA TBA 4:30 TBA 4:15 4:30 4 p.m. 3:45 4:30 4:30 4 p.m. 3:30 TBA TBA

Members of the Prairie du Chien girls track team are, back row, from left: Brittany OConnell, Haley Hemmer, Kiersten Sprosty, Karli White, Hali Fischer, Paige Rickleff and Brooke Moret. Middle row: Coach Kelly Gallagher, Coach Jim Rohde, Head Coach Jon Boyle, Coach Dan Bauer, Coach Patrick Klein and Coach Alli Tank. Front row: Liz LaHaie, Megan OKane, Olivia Skemp, Katie Check and Claire Bowar. (Photo courtesy of B&C Photography)

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Soccer team working hard on skills and strategy

Coach: Adrianne Woolford Returning letterwinners: Bridget Achenbach, Mara Strandlie, Claire Stoeffler, Courtney Pattison, Kelley Heal, Katlyn Grondin, Mallory Fulcher, Erin Morovitz, Brianna Berger, Randi Lessard, Brooke Boone and Payton Davidson Other key players: There are seven newcomers to the sport this season. Top conference teams and conference outlook: Top teams are Platteville and Richland Center. We are stronger with 12 returning players, and the newcomers show great potential this early in the season. Keys to success: To continue to work hard at our skills and play strategies in passing, winning and controlling the ball. The players know the game and what to do. Now they need to execute this knowledge. Strengths and challenges: Mallory Fulcher and Mara Strandlie working our defense with their strong kicking power will help protect the goal, and with Courtney Pattisons outstanding ball handling skills, we are sure to keep control. Challenges will be to keep the team healthy and injuries to a minimum. Also having the weather and field conditions stay optimal. Anything you would like to add: Each year, our program gets stronger with great ladies joining this team. We would like to thank the school board and the staff for all the support and work they contribute to give us the opportunity to have a soccer program.

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Members of the Prairie du Chien girls soccer team are, front row, from left: Brianna Berger, Kelly Heal, Randi Lessard, Shalli Poots and Payton Davidson. Second row: Natalie Stram, Nicole Lessard, Erin Morovits, Brooke Boone, Mercedes Tieman and Katlyn Grondin. Back row: Keegan Eberling, Mallory Fulcher, Mara Strandlie, Claire Stoeer, Bridget Achenbach, Rachel White and Courtney Pattison. (Photo courtesy of B&C Photography)

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Coach: Pat Gasser Returning letterwinners: Dan Adamany (sectional qualifier last year) Nate Stram, Pierce Lach

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Wednesday, May 14 Other key players: Asa White, Tyler Mason, TJ Sprosty, Nick Johnson, Collin Prairie Kube and Alec HenGundersen du Chien Clinic drickson
Who are some of the top conference teams: Lancaster and River Valley will once again be the favorites, Lancaster has most of their varsity team from last year, and River Valley had an outstanding JV team last year.

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What is your conference outlook: To be competitive this season, we will need some strong contributions from some younger players and we will have to show more consistency than we did last season.

Members of the Prairie du Chien boys golf team are, front row, from left: Conner Wittrig, Jeremiah DuCharme, Nolan Stram, Jacob Mara, Ryan Schickert and Nick Johnson. Middle row: Ben Baxter, April 17 Richland Center A 4 p.m. Coach Gasser, Asa White, Nate Stram, T.J. Sprosty, Dan Adamany, Nathaniel Ohler, Ryan Severson Prairie du Chien Police Department. Bikes provided by private donation. and Josh Fitzner. Back row: Tyler Mason, Alec Hendrickson, Collin Kube, Pierce Lach, Ethan Mara April 26 Platteville A TBD and Brett Sanders. April 28 Lancaster A 4 p.m. May 3 May 8 River Valley Dodgeville A A A A A TBD 9 a.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 9 a.m. TBD TBD 610 East Taylor Street, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821 608-326-6466 or 800-714-5362 Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm Early Morning Walk-in Care Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 8:45 am

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Seneca track, a small team with huge hearts

Coach, Assistant Coaches: Coach Cody Sime, Assistant Coach Karen Snyder Key athletes: Morgan Payne, Chris Reynolds, Tyler George Who are some of the top teams in your conference? What is your conference outlook, goals for the season? Our goal for the season is to compete for individual awards because our team is too small to compete for any team awards. I expect to have one or two individuals to have strong chances to compete at the state level. What will be the keys to your success this season? Work hard!!! What do you consider your teams strengths and challenges? We do well in the field events. Anything you would like to add? We may be a small team but they have huge hearts. Its not about the outcome, its about the effort.

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5-12 Viroqua Invite 5-13 N. Crawford 5-16 Sparky Reynolds Viroqua 4:15 PM N. Crawford 4:30 PM Boscobel 3:30 PM 4:30 PM TBD TBD TBD TBD Members of the Seneca track team are, front row: Manager Elizabeth LaLonde and Meghan Mezera Second row: Mikayla Olson, Haley Aspenson, Morgan Payne and Dawson Anderson. Third row: Chris Reynolds, Head Coach Cody Sime and Tyler George. (Photo courtesy of B&C Photography)

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Seneca baseball team keeps striving to improve

Coach: Derek Wallin Returning letterwinners: Jordan Johnson, Ian Joy, Nate Whithey, Eric Konichek and Brady Fernette Other key players: Gavin Greene and Devin Wallin Who are some of the top teams in your conference? What is your conference outlook, goals for the season? North Crawford, De Soto, Ithaca, La Farge, and Weston. Im expecting to finish fifth or sixth this year. Goal for the season is to improve from last year. What will be the keys to your success this season? We are expecting a lot of very young players to step up this year and be able to be very competitive, with the older players to also step up and be team leaders. What was last years record? 3-11 in conference and 4-13 overall What do you consider your teams strengths and challenges? The freshman class is ready to play and make a difference right away, but that is also my challenge too because Im expecting a lot of them to come in and start right away. My upperclassmen have to be willing to push these guys to help them get better faster also, while they work on themselves. Anything you would like to add? I am really looking forward to this year even though we are rebuilding and are very young again. Im ready and willing to get this program back to the top of the conference and stay there.

Members of the Seneca baseball team are, first row (seated): Manager Kadin Wallin, Eric Konichek, Devin Wallin, and Manager Brennan Wallin. Second row: Gavin Greene, Thomas Johnson, Tyler Zach, Drew Foley, Parker Hagensick and Ian Joy. Third row: Tristain Sparks, Jordan Johnson, Brady Fernette, Nick Payne, Nathan Withey, Kilian Boland and Head Coach Derek Wallin. (Photo courtesy of B&C Photography)

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Seneca softball team taking it one game at a time

Members of the Seneca softball team are, first row (seated): Shania Sprosty, Nicole Manders, Manager Jorja Clark, Brianna Brockway and Shawna Sprosty. Second row: Samantha Boland, Michaela Chambers, Manager Michelle Clark, Manager Charly Groom, Manager Lexi LaLonde, Becky Trautsch, and Cacey Ostrander. Third row: Jena Konichek, Head Coach Erika Clark, Morgan Wall, Assistant Coach Sara Wall and Taylor Redman. (Photo courtesy of B&C Photography)

School/Team: Seneca Softball Coach: Erika Clark Assistant Coach: Sara Wall Returning letterwinners: We have six returning letterwinners from last season. They are Brianna Brockway, Shania Sprosty, Cacey Ostrander, Morgan Wall, Taylor Redman and Nicole Manders. Season outlook: As for the outlook of the season, we are just taking it one game at a time. Team goals: The goals of the team are to learn from our mistakes, work together, support each other, always do our best, be optimistic, and have fun. Key players: That would be the entire team! Each player brings talent to the game. Each one willing to work to improve their game. Strengths and challenges: Our strengths are our team ethic and defense. The challenges we face are in having a small team with only 11 players and building our mental game.

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Timberwolves return many starters this season

Coach: Chris Earle 2013 season record: 9-9 Conference record: 8-8, fourth place Returning starters: Alex Morgan, senior, OF; Seth Williams, junior, OF, 1B, P; Zach Ertz, junior, SS; Derek Poston, senior, 1B; Brock Kazda, junior, OF; Kirk Martin, junior, OF; Sean Kibler, junior, C, 1B; Dillon Hazen, sophomore, 2B Other returning letterwinners: Logan Hein, sophomore, OF; Zachary Wacther, sophomore, OF Promising newcomers: Ben Ertz, freshman, C Strengths and concerns: We have graduated both starting pitchers. We have lots of experience and many returning starters. Comments on conference race: Potosi and Benton-Shullsburg should be in contention for the conference championship.

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Leadership, pitching keys for Cassville-River Ridge

School: Cassville/River Ridge Conference: Six Rivers West Coach: Jacob Bernetzke Years at school: 6 Career record: 28-53 2013 season record: 11-9 Conference record: 4-4, third place

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Returning starters: Sabrina White, senior, SS/3B/P, Honorable Mention All-Conference; Sarah Breuer, junior, 2B; Emma Mergen, junior, RF, Honorable Mention All-Conference; Andrea Okey, sophomore, P Other returning letterwinners: Amber Patterson, sophomore, 3B/1B; Danielle Ackerman, sophomore, 3B/OF Promising newcomers: Emma Hetcher, senior, P/OF Members of the Cassville-River Ridge softball team are, front row, left to right: Mahcoy Mumm, WhitMany incoming freshmen will have a shot to ney Churchill, Bea Mumm, Victoria Schimming, Tessa Reynolds, and Hope Schier. Middle row: Sacontribute on varsity. brina White, Emma Mergen, Nicole Sturmer, Sarah Breuer, Andrea Okey, Danielle Ackerman, and AbStrengths and challenges: Strengths will be leadership, returning pitching, key fielders in place on infield and outfield. Challenges will include our overall experience and relying on many new faces. Comments on conference race: Belmont will be the early season favorite. Highland was very young last year and will most likely be much improved.
bigail Schlueter. Back row: Coach Bernetzke, Grace Mergen, Maya Harvey, Amber Patterson, Emma Hetcher, Lexi Harper, and Sierra Schier. (Photo courtesy of Lifetouch National School Studios Inc.)

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Solid senior class to push River Ridge boys

Coach: Shane Sperle Years as Head Coach: 7th Season Assistant Coaches: Garth Osterday, Larry Gates, 2013 Season: The boys finished second in the Six Rivers Conference Meet ending their string of four straight conference titles. The boys had four events reach the state meet last season. Cody Witzig in the 100M along with the relay teams in the 4x100 and 4x200 (Witzig, Logan Irish, Tanner Irish, Quinn Crubel). Andy Breuer made it to state in the pole vault. Top Returners: Seniors (8) Corey Jelinek vault, sprints, alternate on the state 4x200 team last season Jon Crubel sprints and vault Anthony Remis- distance Zach Fischer- middle distance Andrew Breuer vault, relays, conference champion in the vault last season Isaac Mumm- middle distance Quinn Crubel high Jump, relays Cordt Esser- distance and relays Juniors (7) Desmond Crapp- throws, hurdles Marty Fischer- vault, middle distance, hurdles Tanner Irish- sprints, alternate on state 4x200 team last season Alex Udelhoven-sprints Saul Barrita- triple jump, sprint relays Tristan Reynolds- throws and dprints Jonah Horstman- throws Sophomores (5) Caleb Irish jumps , sprints Bo Kluesner sprints and jumps Preston Clark - sprints Kevin White throws Tristan White- throws and relays Freshmen (5) Bryan Maring- throws

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Members of the River Ridge boys track team are, front row, from left: Matt Clark, Preston Clark, Tristan Reynolds, Marty Fischer and Alex Udelhoven. Second row: Bo Kluesner, Tanner Irish, Desmond Crapp, Jon Crubel, Corey Jelinek, and Isaac Mumm. Third row: Bryan Maring, Cordt Esser, Matt Johnson, Zach Noethe, Trisan White, Saul Barrita and Tyler Udelhoven. Back row: Zach Fischer, Andy Breuer, Quinn Crubel, Caleb Irish and Anthony Remis. (Photo courtesy of Z Studio)

Matthew Johnson hurdles, vault, jumps Tyler Udelhoven- sprints, jumps Amiel Guerrero distance Matt Clark - sprints Season Outlook: With the loss of two of the top sprinters in the area, we will look a lot at Tanner and Caleb Irish to help replace Cody Witzig and Logan Irish. We have experience in the vault back with Breuer, Jelinek, Crubel and Fischer. We also have to look for our middle distances to help score this year with Mumm, Remis and Fischer. We had young hurdlers last year that we hope mature this season into point scorers for us.

Conference outlook: Benton/ Scales Mound/Shullsburg won it last year and every team has certain strength again this season. Black Hawk and Cassville should have some good sprinters coming back this season. Albany always has good distance runners and Benton has some very good hurdlers. Belmont returns a state thrower as well. It should make for an interesting meet in May. Strengths: Vault, a solid senior class, and hard-working competitive middle distance and distance athletes. Challenges: Replacing the state sprinters and finding somebody to score in the throws this season.

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Sprints, jumps strengths for River Ridge girls

Years as Head Coach: 7th Season Assistant Coaches: Garth Osterday, Larry Gates 2013 Season: The girls finished second in the Six Rivers and were Timberwolf Invite champions along with a second-place finish at the Platteville Relays. The girls had three events reach State in 2013. Taylor Crapp in the 100 along with the relay teams in the 4x200 (Crapp, Herrick, Allen, Loper and Myers) and 4x400 (Crapp, Herrick, Myers, and Emily Martin). Graduates: Jordyn Laufenberg, Jessica Fischer, Melissa Maring, Paige Schrobligen Top Returners: Seniors (5) Sarah Floyd- hurdles, vault, middle distance Meagan Herrick- middle distance, long jump, relay Taylor Crapp- triple, long, sprints Makoy Retallick- middle distance Paige Loper-sprints Juniors (8) Michelle Cliff-middle distance Emily Martin-distance, long Jenna West-sprints, vault Rylee Eckert-high, sprints Johanna Allen-vault, sprints Roni Zinkle-disc Beth Zimmer-throws Feili Heiland - throws Sophomores (7) Bridgette Myers-high jump, sprints Franci Gates-hurdles, jump Sammy Steiger-high jump, sprints Sydney Bloom-vault, sprints Karli Wachter- hurdles, high jump Tiara Durns- hurdles, throws Hunter Kisting relays Freshmen (5) Becca Breuer- sprints, jumps Darion Brooks- distance, vault Karli Jandro- sprints, jumps Olivia Breuer- jumps Taylor Linder - discus Coach: Shane Sperle

Members of the River Ridge girls track team are, front row, from left: Sydney Bloom, Rebecca Breuer, Darion Brooks, Taylor Crapp and Sammy Steiger. Second row: Kari Breuer, Jenna West, Emily Martin, Franci Gates, Paige Loper and Karli Wachter. Third row: Kari Jandro, Rylee Eckert, Hunter Kisting, Bridgette Myers, Sarah Floyd, Feli Heiland and Tia Durns. Back row: Michelle Cliff, Olivia Breuer, Taylor Linder, Roni Zinkle, Johana Allen, Meagan Herrick, Makoy Rettalick and Beth Zimmer. (Photo courtesy of Z Studio)

Strengths: We should be strong in the sprints and the jumps. We have all the girls that were on the state relay teams back this year and are hoping to improve on last seasons success with them. We should have good numbers out again this year which will help us fill all the events. Taylor Crapp is a proven scorer and should go over 1,000 career points this year if she stays healthy. Herrick is a competitive leader as well and will score lots of points for us. Areas of concern: Our main concern for the team is to stay healthy and for our hurdlers

and throwers to score points we lost with Laufenberg and Fischer. If our girls stay healthy we will have a solid team come May. Conference outlook: With the Benton/Scales Mound/ Shullsburg tri-op bringing a majority of their team back this season, they will be a favorite going into the season. The league is still loaded with state caliber athletes, led by defending state champion in the 100M Jen Wellintz from Black Hawk. With so many great girl athletes this year, points will be hard to get come the conference meet.

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Hornets look to improve and peak for the post season

Team: Wauzeka-Steuben Hornets baseball Coach, Assistant Coaches: Head Coach Jamee McCarthy, Assistant Coach Todd Krachey Returning leaders: Turner Krachey, Jeremia Huber, Jonah Huber, Hunter Heisz, Lucas Klema and Brady Krachey Other key players: Brad Swatek and Clayton Beers Conference outlook: We expect some early struggles, but we will surprise teams with our improvement. Keys to success: Pitching allaround defense and confidence at the plate will be the keys to our success this season. Strengths and challenges: Our strength is experience with 14 players returning. Challenges include being more consistent and having players playing multiple positions. Anything you would like to add? We are looking to improve throughout the season and peak for the post season.
Members of the Wauzeka-Steuben baseball team are, front row, from left: Clayton Beers, Kyler Mohr, Jeremy Lessard and Austin Lechnir. Middle row: Brett Swatek, Tye Schafer, Lucus Klema, Brady Krachey and Tyler Atkinson. Back row: Head Coach Jamee McCarthy, Josh Rush, Hunter Heisz, Jordan Huber, Tuner Krachey, Bradly Swatek and Assistant Coach Todd Krachey. Missing from picture are Michael Wollyung, Jonah Huber and Jeremiah Huber.

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Wauzeka-Steuben girls aiming for conference crown

Members of the Wauzeka-Steuben softball team are, back row, from left: Volunteer Coach Luke Erickson, Assistant Coach Angie Check, Lexi Bird, Molly Heisz, Bethany McCullick, Lenore Cauffman, Kelsey Kapinus, Sara McCullick, Elizabeth McCullick, Holidae Bahlmann, Jamee McCullick, Katie Friar, Brittany Ray and Head Coach Lisa Wallin-Kapinus. Front row: Manager Tabitha Check, Kassie May, Bethany Sautter, Amari McCarthy, Jadyn Sander, MiKayla Walters, Whitni Marfilius, Abbey Byrne and Brittany Sautter.

Head Coach: Lisa Wallin-Kapinus (17th year) Assistant Coach: Angie Check Volunteer Coach: Luke Erickson Conference: Ridge and Valley

2013 Record: Conference 8-5, Overall 9-8 Letterwinners and returning starters: Seniors: Elizabeth McCullick - Elizabeth received All Conference for the last two years. She plays first base and is our leading hitter. Holidae Bahlmann - Holidae is also a returning All Conference player. Holidae has moved from the outfield to shortstop and is now playing third base. She is very versatile. Abbey Byrne - She will be starting at second base. Juniors: Whitni Marfilius - Whitni will be our starting pitcher this year. Kelsey Kapinus - Kelsey will be catching and pitching this year. Sophomores: Jadyn Sander - Jadyn will be our leader in the outfield. She will start at centerfield. She played a very strong left field last year as a freshman. Returning or New Players: Juniors: Lexi Bird, Bethany McCullick, Jamee McCullick and Brittany Sautter Sophomores: Sara McCullick, Lenore Cauffman, Brittany Ray and Kassie May Freshmen: MiKayla Walters, Molly Heisz, Katie Friar, Bethany Sautter and Amari McCarthy Who will we miss? We will need to fill the shoes of Stephanie Check and Krystal Boylen. They were my only two seniors last year, but were instrumental in many of our wins and team chemistry.

WAUZEKA-STEUBEN SOFTBALL
April 14 April 17 April 21 April 22 April 24 April 28 May 1 May 2 May 5 May 6 May 8 May 10 May 12 May 15 May 19 at Kickapoo Seneca at Weston Potosi Desoto North Crawford at Ithaca Boscobel LaFarge Highland Kickapoo at Riverdale at Seneca Weston at Desoto 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 4:30 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 4:30 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 10:00 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m.

Keys to success: After playing our first two games, it became very apparent that we will need to start hitting the ball. Hitting is one of the key components to the game of softball, but it takes a lot of confidence and mental focus. We will need to be more aggressive and relaxed at the plate and then the fun will begin! Strengths and Weaknesses: I am looking for the seniors and juniors to lead this team to finish at the top of the conference. I am happy with our freshmen and sophomore players, they are very enthusiastic and ready to take a position at anytime. Top Teams/Outlook: One of the top teams in our conference is Ithaca. They have strong hitters and an excellent pitcher. We look forward to a rematch this season.

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Hornet girls, boys strive for top tier of conference

School/Team: Wauzeka-Steuben Hornets Track Coach, Assistant Coaches: Coach Dave Petrowitz, Assistant Bill Marfilius, Assistant Brad Groom, Assistant Mary Wall Girls Track Returning Letterwinners: Megan Walters, Shelby Klemm, Kylie Zimmerman, Kelsey Stickley, Samantha Groom and Celina Giddings Other key athletes: Amber Boylen, Tatem Baures, Emily Fishler and Partimapron Boonrawd Top conference teams: KickapooLaFarge, North Crawford Conference outlook: We would like to be one of the top three teams in the league. We also want to improve from meet to meet, and qualify as many people as possible for sectionals. Keys to success: Work hard at each practice and stay motivated. We need to handle the adversity that happens during the season. Last years record: We finished fourth in the conference. Strengths and challenges: Our strengths are the unselfish attitude and team chemistry of our team. We are also balanced in most of the events. We are a very young team with no seniors. Boys Track Returning letterwinners: Logan Lomen, Joel Martin, Corey Schafer Other key athletes: Zach Lomen, David Chtcherbakov, Alberto Villar and Jonathan Sjoeqvist Top conference teams: Ithaca, Kickapoo-LaFarge and North Crawford Conference outlook: We would like to place in the upper division of the conference. We also want to improve from meet to meet and qualify as many people as possible to the sectionals. Keys to success: Stay injury free and improve from practice to practice. Last years record: We finished fourth in the conference. Strengths and challenges: I think how hard the athletes work at getting better is our major strength. We have the potential to do well in the weights and sprints.

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Members of the Wauzeka-Steuben track team are, front row, from left: Partimapron Boonrawd, Amber Boylen, Megan Walters, Tatem Baures and Jaci Bedtka. Middle row: Assistant Coach Bill Marfilius, Celina Giddings, Emily Fishler, Logan Lomen, Zachary Asleson, Kylie Zimmerman and Kelsey Stickley. Back row: Head Coach Dave Petrowitz, Shelby Klemm, Jonathan Sjoeqvist, Corey Schafer, Joel Martin, David Chtcherbakov, Alberto Villar, Samantha Groom and Assistant Coach Brad Groom. (Photo courtesy of Christofer Smikrud)

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