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COFFEE WITH COACH FARLEY: OFFSEASON CHAT
THE 2011-12 OFF-SEASON...
Good morning everyone. I've got my coffee here and some time so I thought I'd write a little bit this morning. Sorry I've haven’t blogged here lately. I promise to take more time to communicate on here. I want to take an opportunity to explain a few of the things we do to as a football program to assist in the development of our student-athletes. As spring nears, we begin looking to Track and preparation for the 2012 football season. As a whole however, at Vinton-Shellsburg I wish all of our programs well and encourage their development. I'm a coach who believes in working with other coaches to develop athletic ability. Whether they are a male, female, football player or otherwise. As a coach and teacher, it is my responsibility to provide opportunity for athletes to train and develop their abilities regardless of what sport that is.
Since October, the opportunity here at V-S has never been better for athletic development! The HS weight room is open every school day after school 3:30-4:30, and M, W, F mornings from 5:45-6:30. Coach Matt Finn who is an exceptional motivator, and knowledgeable strength and conditioning coach is assisted by Coach Chvala and I in the PM, and I head up the morning sessions. All three of us have various strength and conditioning certifications and have a good working knowledge of our program, technique, motivation, and safety above all else. The program we utilize, is scientifically proven to make your son or daughter a better athlete regardless of the sport. It is tailored to the athlete specifically, and puts them through small group workouts that generate benefits. We max out every 6-7 weeks and generate a new revised program that builds upon the progress they've made. New exercises are introduced and taught at this time to prevent plateau. We learned of this program when I went to Solon and spent the afternoon with Kevin Miller over there. It is purchased from a company called Performance Therapies (see link below) out of Coralville. It is research based and instructed by some of the top athletic trainers in the country. Coach Finn, Chvala and I have learned from them and done our best to implement it. It works, it's efficient, it's not complicated, its here for us fully installed ready to develop athletes.
Our numbers have fluctuated but steadily improved over the last 3 years in the weight room. But we're not where we want to be. Every head coach has been encouraged to make this program part of his or her training but this is still developing. The bottom line is this.
1. Your son/daughters coach may or may not utilize this program as part of theirs.
2. Regardless, we have the weight room open enough that they can get workouts in if they desire. Many in season athletes join us on their own and develop themselves utilizing our program.
3. If parents get behind this effort and encourage their children to join us regardless of what their in-season coach is doing, it will benefit them.
4.FAQ's
"Why is the weight room is not open?"
"We don't know what the hours are?"
"What is this program?
"The parents are out of the loop" "
"Why aren't all coaches making this part of their program?"
I feel like I've answered most of these but let me expand a bit. The weight room is open and has been open. The hours are all over this website, coaches and current athletes circulate these times as well. To help bridge the communication gap here, we will be mailing out a Football newsletter in the spring and again in July. I wish all of our coaches chose to implement this into their programs. But there are things I can control, and things I cannot. I will be writing again soon regarding our 9-12 football outreach programs, Spring-Summer football organization, and the leadership corps. Hope you all have a great super bowl weekend!
GO VIKES!
Coach Farley
http://www.perfther.com/
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10/4/2011 Marion & Anamosa
These two games could not be more contrasting. Marion beat us because they were Marion and we didn't really want to play football that night. We were up for Homecoming against Anamosa and did not let the festivities distract us. I was disappointed with the slow start but the finish more than made up for it. Our secondary played very well with 4 INT's from Rickels and Ferguson and Darrin Charlier had a great TD catch offensively. The OL lead by seniors Ryan Webster, Luke Kearns and Zach Latting came alive and took control of the LOS, Brandon Tharp compiled 2 sacks and Gunner Tranel had another great night offensively and defensively. There were several highlights from the Anamosa game and overall it was a a lot of fun.
A problem that we have right now is a lack of commitment and toughness by some of our players, this distracts the team from improving. We continue to preach staying together and working hard. The leaders on this team need to step up, take control and make this their team . The uncommitted players need to shore up their mentality and lead, follow our get out of our way!
We now sit at 3-3 and have an opportunity to make our playoff run and lock up a winning season. It all starts with CPU this week! We need to focus in, take it one week at a time, and improve every practice.
9/18/2011 Western Dubuque
I didn't have a lot of complaints about how we played last Friday night. We bounced back after a thrashing at Maquoketa and played some pretty good ball against another very good team. We need to improve on Special Teams and Defense as these are the facets of the game that we truly lost against the WD Bobcats. It's no secret that we're a little banged up but that cannot be an excuse. It's part of the game and we need to continue to get better every week. This week is Marion @ Marion for their homecoming. Both schools are participating in a Cancer Awareness project which is always a great thing to be a part of. Now, that does not mean this game is between friends. We have not beat Marion in 13 years and the time is now. Their physical and like to run the ball as are we. If we have another good week of practice like last week, and if we improve from last weeks game we can beat the Indians.
9/12/2011 Maquoketa
Maquoketa was good and we didn't show up. This is where football teams get tested we have been beat down and now we have to see if we're the type of team that stands up and fights, or lies down and folds. I know this team is better than we played Friday. We have to regroup and get back on track. Western Dubuque is a good team. But, we got em' at home and we plan to have a great week of practice and PREPARE.
9/3/2011 South Tama
2-0. This is where we wanted to be. The non-dist. games do not mean a great deal in the grand scheme, yet they are wins. Wins usually bring confidence and confidence enables players to play hard. STC is much improved from 2009 and boy did they have speed. Fortunately we were able to come out on top of them and stay on top of them. We wore them out which is always a nice way to win. Yet, we have much work to be done. Now is where it all begins to count. We have goals this year and in order to achieve them we have to take it one week at a time, and focus on the weekly task at hand. To defeat Maquoketa.
Last year we beat them in a very tight game 38-36. They will remember, and be ready for us. So, we must avoid any sort of over confidence and make it our task to improve. We need a great week of practice, and heavy focus as we travel the long drive there and face our first district opponent. The good news is that we get Kearns back this week which puts us almost at full health for the first time this year! Injuries are just a part of the game.
Our boys did a lot of things right against STC. A beautiful Riffey-Rickels pass, hard inside running from Edwards, Tranel, Merchant, and Ervin. OL play improved, and another good defensive showing. Devries, Draker, and Yerkes were very salty on the DL
Maquoketa's offense will be the best we've seen yet with a lot of speed. we will need all hands on deck! But we beat em' once and I believe we can run right at em' and beat em' again! If we improve this week and every week, watch out for this 2011 V-S Viking football team! These guys can play ball!
-Coach Farley
8/26/2011 BENTON
WOW! I'd rather not open with such a heart pumping, nail biting game, but a W is a W and we'll take it. The V-S and Benton faithful sure got their money's worth. Captains Gunner Tranel and Nolan Edwards were the life blood that kept us in this one. Not only with their play, but with their leadership keeping the team focused on the prize. We had some injuries before the game that forced us to move some guys around and during the game we lost Luke Kearns after the first drive which was a huge loss for the OL. Several guys had to step up playing both ways the entire game and second team guys were pushed into service. Overall many players stepped up, stayed together, and found a way to win.
Benton was BIG and PHYSICAL like they always are. They dominated the LOS most of the night behind Rathje, they won the turnover battle, and had superior special teams play. We won this game as a result of defensive will, heart and determination from the kids. Game 1 you will always have mistakes and we have to clean ours up. Kickoff needs revamped, OL and DL play needs help, we have to focus on our assignments and polish our technique, and we need to get healthy. We're hoping for the return of Kearns and 2010 All-District DB Darrin Charlier this week. We're making to many silly mistakes and South Tama is on the rise coming off of a big win. We need to get better every week from here on out to reach our goals as a team. It will be good to play at home on our field that once again looks great this year due to plenty of TLC and seasonal care from Coach Struve and the grounds crew. New scoreboard, new lights, new football season. OUR GOAL THIS WEEK IS TO GET A WIN FOR ALL OF THE V-S COMMUNITY AND PUT SOME PRIDE BACK IN THE HEARTS OF THOSE THAT ARE STILL HURTING FROM THE STORM. The first 50 fans through the door Friday night get a V-S football window decal. (One per family)
Here's to beating Benton and a great 2011 Football Season!!
-Coach Farley
7/5/2011 VSFB MIDTERM SUMMER TRAINING REPORT
I always feel like the July 4 holiday marks half time of summer break. It certainly is a benchmark almost a warning that football will be here before we know it. This summer marks the second full summer that I've lived here in Vinton working the summer training off season to prepare the football team for the upcoming season. For the first time we participated in a 7 on 7 league at Coe College playing Don Bosco, Belle Plaine, Linn-Mar, CR Jefferson, Cascade, and North Linn. We ended up 3-3 had a blast, and installed and applied some new schemes. The weight room and SAQ sessions having been going well but we're still far from 100% attendance. Several players have also been working out at Mark Erickson's Kettlebell Advantage which is great training as well.
The coaches have been teaching positions classes for the DL, OL, DB, QB's, and RB's this summer. Attendance has been good and those players that do make it regularly are learning plenty. Not only about their position, but about the game of football. The weekend of July 22, 23, and 24 will be a busy one for us. The coaching staff will be attending the ISU-IFCA clinic in Ames the 22 and 23 and on the 24 we're taking several of our lineman to the ICCC lineman clinic. The best in the State in my opinion. Captains practice August 1,2,3 and Camp 4 and 5. August 8 marks the first practice day and August 11 we pad up! Look for our August practice schedule to be on the website soon.
I have a lot of confidence in the 2011 V-S Viking football team. These boys already have a lot more experience than last years team. The 2009 season was so senior heavy that we asked a lot from our younger players last year as many we're thrown into varsity action. I'm hoping this will pay dividends as we return around 13 starters of which 6 or so are both way players. Last year we returned about 4 starters. Our leadership corps have been attending the VSFB leadership seminar once every 10 days or so. We discuss and learn about high quality leadership and lately have been developing our goals and vision for the 2011 season. The Captains and Squad Leaders are getting anxious to apply what they've learned. Be that as it may we need to be as productive as possible through July, have a great August and prepare for the heated rivalry of Benton on August 26. This is what we plan to do!
Look for our Gold Cards which will be going on sale August 4 and 5. We have another great card full of local discounts and the funds help us tremendously providing for all V-S football teams grades 4-12.
I hope you all are having a great summer and getting a chance to relax. Fall and football will be here soon and we're working hard to ensure that the games you come to will be rewarding.
Stay cool
-Coach Farley
2/1/2011 A LITTLE TRIP TO SOLON
I met with Kevin Miller after the holidays to talk a little football and check out their program. He was a great host and took the time to show me what's under the hood in Solon. We went to their weight room and there was an impressive number of athletes their working out. One thing that jumped out at me was the number of both girl and boy athletes working out side by side. They have installed a great strength and conditoning program there that is part of the fabric of virtually all the different sports. Kevin put this S & C program into application after the 2001 football season in which the Spartans went 3-6. The next year 2002 they were 10-2!
I sat with Coach Miller and picked his brain for a couple of hours. He completely explained all that Solon does both offensively and defensively schematically. However, a recurring theme throughout our conversation was not neccesarily football startegy, schemes, x's and o's, demographics or even coaching.
I learned that It is the CULTURE at Solon that makes it special. All of the athletes and coaches have formed a united front and essentially work together toward year round success. Therefore, winning is expected, reinforced, worked for, and everyone has an investment. Winning means more to them because they've annually worked harder for it and so has all the other sports.
"The harder you work in the off season, the harder it is to quit during the season"
-Vince Lombardi
Yes, Solon has had some great talent, and they're coaching is exceptional. They're recent dominance and demographics help them attract other athletes. But there are some bottom lines here. Solon has 70-80 dedicated individuals that form into a HS football program and strive to better themselves and be part of something bigger then themselves. I personally know some young men who want to be part of something like this and are working toward that end. The problem is not all of our athletes are under this influence of aspiring greatness. We need to develop societal, cultural, expectations for our athletes. We need year-round training to be normal and popular at V-S and apathy abnormal, and unpopular. We need to EXPECT hard work, discipline, and commitment from them.
Coach Miller and others at Solon took it upon themselves to create an environment that generates successful expectations. This in turn has evolved into similar expectations from the parents of athletes in the homes in Solon. The athletes are surrounded by coaches, friends, parents, and community members who expect them to prepare for upcoming seasons.
Solon Football has not always been a powerhouse. They set a goal, stick to the basics, focus on fundamentals, and expect victory. They've achieved greatness through hard work, time and persistence.
There is no reason that what happened in Solon can't happen here at Vinton-Shellsburg. My job as a head coach is to work with the other coaches and the administration to build a winning culture. Not just for football but for all sports. There are a few things happening with our Strength and SAQ programs that will give us a chance to adopt a Solon model. I know we as an athletic department can do a lot better. I believe V-S can and will be a championship football program and this in turn will help generate other championship programs.
I'M A BELIEVER!
-Coach Farley
11/17/2010 A LITTLE TRIP TO EMMETSBURG
Wednesday, November 17 Coach Chvala and I hit the road to take a trip to Emmetsburg. One of the HS FB Mecca's of Iowa. Our program philosophy is largely based on theirs. The difference is that they are an accomplished program and have been for 40 years. Under Coach Twait, Steen, and Dunlap, the E-Hawks have won 9 State Championships in 3 different classes. They are the envy of high school football. I usually make a trip there every year. However usually not in November. We wanted to meet with Coach Tom Steen former D coordinator and head coach at Emmetsburg, and currently LB's coach at Iowa Central Community College. We arrived around 7:00 after leaving Vinton at 3:50. The town of Emmetsburg just feels like football, one can feel the tradition as they enter town. This time round one can also see that Emmetsburg is a winter wonderland as it was one of only a few towns in NW Iowa hit hard by the winter storm last week. With over 16 inches snow accumulation, it was a quick reminder that winter in Iowa will be vast approaching eastern Iowa soon. Coach Chvala and I joked that this must be a divine punishment to the town and to the E-Hawks for only going 11-1, being undefeated district champions, and getting to the quarter-finals playoff, round and not being State Champions :)
I remember driving into E-Hawk territory as an Assistant coach at Fort Dodge St. Edmond. As we entered town I remember seeing signs along the highway proclaiming that that we were now enter E-Hawk country, and that E-Hawk country represented several State Championships. A rival team then moves toward Duane Twait field through several blocks of tailgating parallel to that of any college town. awaiting the visitors are 2,000 plus fans thumping their feet in a synchronized E-Hawks ! E-Hawks! chant. Most games played here are over before they begin.
Then there are the E-Hawks themselves. A football team made up of year round training, who are bred of a fanatic football tradition. Their offense, a ferocious quick huddle nightmare for opposing defenses. Their defense seems to reproduce immediately as soon as the ball is snapped, they're everywhere, unblock-able.
Coach Chvala and I knew that at that end of this year we had to get a defensive tune up. Since our defensive scheme comes from Emmetsburg, that is where we went to seek guidance. However Coach Steen goes south to Arizona for the winter and his daughter is pregnant and due any day. So this Wednesday night in November was the only window we all could really slip into. Tom and his wife had maid rites, chips, and home made cookies for us. It was a great meal. The 3 of us then spent the next 3 hours in Tom's basement figuring things out. And figure out we did. Coach Steen made it his task that night to analyze, interpret, and fix what we needed fixed. Leaving there, Coach Chvala and I both agreed that this was time well spent. We could not have had a better session and learned more. We left Emmetsburg with renewed confidence and a few tricks up our sleeves for next year. 3.5 hours later we were back in Vinton going to bed with visions of Vinton-Shellsburg Football Championships dancing in our heads.
Here's To Vinton-Shellsburg,
Coach Farley
CHECK OUT THE BULLETIN BOARD TAB TO THE LEFT FOR..
*Coaching Biographies
*Viking Football Records
*2009, 2010, & 2011 Season Letters & Senior Farewells
2/2/12 VSFB Lift Count
68 Lifts by late April puts you in the Winter Iron Man Category! Some of you I could not be more proud of! Others, you're simply not paying the price! Time to step up..
Draker 23
Ervin 11
Wiebold 21
Kerner 5
Merchant 25
Silberger 20
Rouse 22
Ries 25
Robb 22
Studer 23
Rogers 6
Oleson 3
Muir 2
Kraemer 1
Lough 1
Uthoff 12
Spies 10
Overton 12
Geiger 1
Ferguson 10
Henry 6
Moen 4
Henderson 1
Eckes 6
Zink 1
Davis 7
NEW DISTRICTS ARE OUT!!!!!!!!!
DISTRICT #5
_____________________2011 Season Record
CRESCO-CRESTWOOD 3-6
WESTERN DUBUQUE 6-4, 1st Round Playoffs
WEST DELAWARE 10-2, 3rd Round Playoffs
DECORAH 11-3, State Runner Up
OLEWEIN 6-4, 1st Round Playoffs
INDEPENDENCE 0-9
VINTON SHELLSBURG 3-6
Bye Week Non-District Game
WILLIAMSBURG, 6-4, 1st Round Playoffs
TOP CONTENDERS FOR FIRST TWO NON-DISTRICT GAMES
BENTON (99% Sure this will be first non-district game)
CPU
SOUTH TAMA
CCA
ANAMOSA
GO VIKES!!!!
BARNES OUT OF RETIREMENT PLAYING @ COE!
Former All-District FB and DE Jordan Barnes has dusted off his cleats and is playing football for Div. 3 powerhouse Coe College. He broke onto the field several times this year, and is looking to have a breakout year in 2012. Look for big things from Jordan in the 2012. CONGRATULATIONS JORDAN!
ALL DISTRICT FOOTBALL PLAYER RYAN WEBSTER LOCKS UP 5 PINS AWARDED KCRG ATHLETE OF THE WEEK!
December 10, 2011 —
Congratulations Ryan!
CONGRATULATIONS TO GUNNER TRANEL ON HIS NOMINATION TO THE 2012 SHRINE BOWL NORTH TEAM
We will all get to watch Gunner Play one more time wearing V-S gear this summer as he represents our school at the 2012 Shrine Bowl.
July 21 - Game: 7 PM Jack Trice Stadium in Ames
Gates open 5:00 PM.
The Iowa Shrine Bowl Game is an all-star football game between selected pre-college football athletes on each side of a north-south dividing line in Iowa.
The players are selected by a process of nomination by coaches, balloting by state-wide sports media professionals, and official invitation from a representative of the Iowa Shrine Bowl.
The Iowa Shrine Bowl produces this game each year. The game brings honor and recognition to the players, their schools and their communities. It has also been an effective tool in raising money for Shriners Hospital For Children.
The 2012 game will be the 40th Annual Iowa Shrine Bowl Game. To date, the Iowa Shrine Bowl has raised over $2,000,000 for the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Funds for Shriners Hospital For Children are developed by ticket sales, advertising in the Shrine Bowl program, merchandise sales, contributions and sponsorships.
2012 IOWA SHRINE BOWL ROSTER
http://www.iowashrinebowl.org/sb_roster_2012_ns.htm
2011-12 WINITER-SPRING WEIGHT ROOM HOURS
AM- M, W, F 5:45-6:30
PM-M, T, W, Th 3:30-4:20
CONGRATULATIONS TO GUNNER TRANEL ON INA 2ND TEAM ALL-STATE NOMINATION
Congrats to Gunner on his nomination to the INA All-State football team. This adds to his impressive resume including three 1st Team All-District nominations.(09, 10, 11) Tranel has been a great football player here at V-S as well as a solid leader, Captain, student ,and team player.
We wish him nothing but the best as he moves toward his college football career. Gunner will be missed next year, but his legacy has already inspired many others to prepare in the off-season, and play the great sport of football like it was meant to be played.
THE 2011 VSFB SEASON
This season did not turn out how we wanted it to. There are a couple of different ways we can look at this. Was it the injuries? Was it an inability to play physical football as a result of losing so many players including a captain? These questions divert attention away from the real value of high school sports. The real questions here are: Did the players learn things about themselves that they both like and dislike? Have they learned a few valuable lessons in resilience and determination? Did they learn how to overcome fear and fight through adversity? I believe in many cases the answer is yes, especially in the case of these seniors.
Regardless of wins or losses I’m extremely proud of this team. The leadership was strong, and a lot of the success we had on the field can be directly attributed to those players that invested so much time off the field. I want to thank my coaches who invest so much and do not get the credit they deserve and especially the wives who stand by and watch there husbands get abducted for 2.5 months. I want to also thank the parents and fans for supporting these players, and being there for us on Friday nights. All the people who work the chains, the gate, the announcing, the concessions, the administration, and the grounds crew, the band and the cheerleaders. It takes a lot of people doing a lot of different things to put together a football season and every one of those people deserves a huge thank you.
Senior Reflections:
Kyle Mcabee-Kyle had waited all year to have his shot at playing defense and we all looked forward to seeing him utilize his great ability to hit. This was cut short by a Tim Tebow impersonation jump pass in gym class breaking his ankle. He did come back and play surprisingly well later in the season and was very glad to see that at least he was able to get a few more pops in before his football career here ended.
Jake Stodola-Another victim of injury, Jake showed promise at DB and SE before he hurt his foot. He was smart in coverage and was missed almost immediately when they told him he probably would not play anymore early in the season.
1st Team All District DB: Darrin Charlier-By far one of the most under rated players of this years and last year’s football team. Now a 2 x All-District selection, Darrin will be best remembered for his clutch abilities to perform when necessary. A game wining INT to beat Maquoketa last year, several short passes for 1st downs and he’s a very physical and fundamental tackler. I was glad that he finally got to experience a TD pass this year as he frequently complained that he’d probably never get one.
Kelly Wagner-Kelly came in and made immediate contribution to her football team and was desperately needed for PK duties. She came through for us in many kicking situations and took on a mountainous challenge of being the only girl on a football team. Her gender never made a difference as she is one of us and always will be. Everyone was better off on this team with her on it except for Luke Kearns.
Lincoln Riffey-Lincoln has been the starting QB @ V-S for 2.5 years now and has been our field general since he was thrown into the Marion game as a sophomore in 2009. He has provided us with some great memories of beautiful footballs in the air for TD passes. Lincoln will be missed next year as we look for a new QB next year for the first time in 2 years.
Matt Devries-Matt has started in more positions than anyone else on the team. FB, HB, WLB, DE, and SS. and has always done we’ve asked him to. I have fond memories of him starting as a sophomore in a 2009 Benton game where he played a key role in that win.
Captain Nolan Edwards-Nolan’s career was cut short this year after a brilliant first two games amassing nearly 400 yards rushing and 5 TD’s. His game winning INT in OT against Benton was amazing. No one knows why these things happen. Nolan worked harder in the off-season than anyone and to be sidelined by an injury such as a collarbone is sad. But Nolan was with us every step of the way this year and was every bit as valuable as anyone else on the team helping out many other ways. Nolan was robbed of an opportunity to be every bit as accomplished as a Logan Williams or a Clint Ferguson. But I never heard him feel sorry for himself, he never acted petty, and he was always there for his teammates. That makes him great in my book.
1st Team All-District LB: Captain Gunner Tranel- I’m not sure I even need to write much here. Words don’t do any justice to what Gunner has provided to this years team and this football program. If you’ve seen even one game in the last 3 years here you know whom I’m talking about. All speed, all strength, all on the field, all plays all the time. This has lead to 3, 1st Team All-District nominations and I’m betting All-State this year as well. He has been an invaluable part of football here at V-S and I wish him nothing but the absolute best at the next level. Any younger player wanting to know what it takes to be a great football player should fashion themselves after a Gunner Tranel.
Matt Walton-Matt was another player who really had to step up to compensate for for juries and he did a solid job. He held up well as an undersized LB this year and made some nice plays through out the season. He was on most special teams as well with good contributions.
2nd Team All-District OL: Zach Latting-Zach I must admit took a lot of harsh advice from me through out his career her as an OL. I coach the OL and therefore am harder on them than probably anyone else. Zach came into his own this year and his strength lied in his ability to pull. His pulling ability created many plays wherein he became a bowling bowl leading the way. Several times pins did fall! I was proud when he made the 2nd team All-District list this year.
2nd Team All-District OL: Ryan Webster- Ryan is a great story. He’s one of the most balanced players I’ve ever coached. Fairly fast, fairly tall, fairly strong, etc.. Therefore, going into the season when asked about what position he would play this year? He would usually get as a response something like “OL, DL, DB or maybe TE or WR” He never once complained about where we put him. When it was decided that he was needed at Center, he gritted down and did his best. Often facing NT’s and blitzing LB’s that were 50-100 lbs. more than he, still he rarely got beat, and kept a fantastic attitude throughout the season. Ryan was very coachable and a joy to work with fighting through injuries that would’ve sidelined most other players.
2nd Team All-District DL: Josh Yerkes-Josh looked like he may be an alternate at the beginning of the year first before he immediately made an impact in the Benton game. He would start and play hard the rest of the season making several key tackles. Josh has a very good motor and you would be hard pressed to find a time when he took a play off. Josh has a great smile and lightened the mood when things were getting tense. He will be missed on the DL.
Matt Hart-Matt is another player who stepped up when needed to this year. Matt put in a tremendous amount of work in the off-season and it payed off as he was much improved this year as an OL. Matt also had the ability to lighten the mood a bit when we all needed a good laugh.
Kody Corum-Kody was a solid player who really contributed in giving us a look each week on the scout team DL. He caused a lot of havoc to the OL week in and week out. Kody challenged the OL to get better and challenged players to find their best.
1st Team All-District OL: Luke Kearns-Luke is another player who played some as a sophomore and has gotten better every year. He really made a difference this year with his his OL and DL play. His strength is his strength and head to head few opposing lineman won against Luke.
Brendon Cox-Brendon has been our camera man/manager for 3 years and will be sorely missed next year. He’s devoted countless hours of his own time to be a part of this team and hi service is greatly appreciated.
2011 Football Banquet
November 7, 2011 – 06:00 PM —
2011 Viking Football Awards Banquet Announcement
November 7, 2011 - 06:00 PM 2011 Viking Football Awards Banquet
*MVP
*Scout Team Player of the Year
*2012 Sleeper Player
Where: Vinton Skating Rink
When: Monday, Nov. 7
Time: 6:00 pm
Bring: 1 Hot or Cold Dish, Plates and Silverware
Beverages will be provided.
Dress is semi-formal, a lot of black and gold is encouraged!
JV V-S VIKINGS BEAT BGM 26-6!
QB OVERTON
FB FERGUSON
HB STEWART
HB HYLAND
TE MULLENIX
RT HART
RG UTHOFF
C ZINK
LG FREEMAN
LT CORUM
LE RIZZOTO/ISABELL/SPIES
*ALL OTHER SOPHOMORES WILL DRESS AS WELL.
2011 CENTER POINT URBANA STORMIN POINTERS (1-5) SCOUTING REPORT
CPU will be coming to Vinton this week with their first win of the season over Marion. They have had to endure a brutal schedule and are now beginning to reap the benefits of being toughened by it. They are an I formation team with several other schemes at work. They have a bruising running game and use some tickery as well. (See reverse play below) Defensively they work out of a 4-4/6-2 look. They live and die by the blitz and tilt their nose guards into the A gaps. They will surely seek to stop our running game by being extremely aggressive on defense. CPU is playing their best football right now and I believe we are as well. This is an instant rivalry with the close distance of CPU!
MARION VS. VINTON SHELLSBURG CANCER AWARENESS GAME 9/19
Again this year V-S and Marion are teaming up to generate funds to donate to the American Cancer Association. T-Shirts and Game Towels can be purchased at the HS Guidance Office from Deb Cummings or Contact Coach Farley.
T-Shirts $12.00
Towels $4.00
BUY ONE TODAY AND SUPPORT V-S FOOTBALL AND A GREAT CAUSE!!!!!!
2011 MARION INDIANS (3-1) SCOUTING REPORT
Tony Perkins has reloaded another capable football team dropping only one lose to Western Dubuque 7-0. The Indians narrowly beat Mt. Vernon and Benton and smashed Anamosa last week. The Indians are having us over for homecoming this year and they plan to run right at us. They work out of the Power I and Wishbone and love the power running game. Marion's offense will run off tackle, FB trap, Isolation, some option, and plenty of misdirection too. Their cross buck play is one of their favorites (See Below) They have a good backfield featuring #28 Colton Storola. They have a big line and a decent QB who can make throws out of the shotgun and play-action. It will be another match up of strength versus strength this week.
2011 MAQUOKETA CARDINALS SCOUTING REPORT (1-1)
Maquoketa comes in 1-1 after routing Mt. Vernon 37-0 and losing to 2010 semi-finalist West Delaware by a narrow margin of 3. They work out of their spread offense with plenty of speed and returning most of their team from last year. They were ranked in the top 10 in both the Des Moines Register and the Gazette pre-season. Their QB and HB cross each other in the exchange out of the shotgun creating Trap, Toss, Play-action, and Option plays. (See Trap Below) Their passing game is deadly as well attacking through the air on a number of different routes. We'll have to pressure the QB and stop them often to keep this high power offense at bay.
Defensively they work out of the 3-5 and 4-4. The will blitz us a lot and we have to be ready. The bus trip over there is long so we need to make sure we stay focused and go to Maquoketa ready to play! Look for contrasting defenses and offenses here and may the best team win!
CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO FROM LAST YEAR'S GAME.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7IYmPE0YLs
2011 SOUTH TAMA TROJANS (1-0) SCOUTING REPORT
Coach Hoskey in his second year at the helm has his team off to a fiery start as STC trounced Saydel 53-23 in week 1. They look very similar to last years team working out of the spread mostly with a pass first philosophy. They have a very good QB who can make the throws and scramble given the opportunity. The will also line up in the 3 back stack I and pound it or play action pass during short yardage situations (See Below). Our DL and DB's will have to be disciplined and determined to keep this offense in check.Defensively the play a 3-5 with a lot of LB stunts. They play aggressive and have good depth. We have an opportunity to go 2-0 for the first time in several years here at V-S. We need to take advantage of this. But STC will be ready to play and so must we. We can not afford the mistakes made against Benton.
2011 BENTON COMMUNITY BOBCAT SCOUTING REPORT
Benton Community is lead by a new coach this year, Clay Anderson out of Albert Lea, Minnesota. His teams there ran a lot of option and spread offense passes. They return some good lineman including a pre-season All Stater Robert Rathje. Benton traditionally has a good ground game and this is what we anticipate seeing from them here. They have a lot of tradition and the rivalry wil be hotter than ever as we go to Van Horne. Look for a game where the defenses are the key in controlling this games outcome.
VOTE FOR NOLAN EDWARDS FOR KCRG PLAYER OF THE WEEK STARTING 6:20 TUES NIGHT!!
Just google kcrg player of the week and click on the first link to vote for Nolan. 24 Carries 148 Yards Rush 3 Rush TD and game winning INT in OT!
CONGRATULATIONS NOLAN ON THIS NOMINATION!!
Intra-Squad Black vs White Game
BLACK TEAM
Riffey
Tranel
Edwards
Devries
Charlier
Mcabee
Corum
Kearns
Webster
Hart
Draker
Latting
Stodola
Mullenix
Stewart
Tharp
WHITE TEAM
Sagan
Ervin
Merchant
Rickels
Walston
Dinderman
Kerner
Zink
Wiebold
Ferguson
Berry
Svoboda
Eckes
Overton
Wagner
Viking Football 9-12 Team Rules
VINTON-SHELLSBURG VIKING FOOTBALL
TEAM RULES
1. Absence policy
a. Excused absence from practice = loss of 1 quarter of playing time at coaches discretion
b. Unexcused absence from practice = loss of 1 half of playing time
c. Three unexcused practices will result in dismissal from team
d. Tardy players will make up time missed at the end of that practice
e. Missed practices cannot be made up to earn back playing time
f. Injured players not practicing will be subject to absence rule as well at head coaches discretion
2. If you receive a detention, you must first serve the time and then come to
practice.
3. Any questions regarding playing time or team status will only be allowed
following practice. This meeting will meet the following guidelines:
a. This meeting will take place in person. Absolutely no phone calls or
emails regarding playing time will be accepted. No answers will be given
in this format. Phone calls or emails requesting formal meeting will be
returned.
b. The player in question will be present at the meeting
c. Multiple members of the coaching staff will be present at the meeting.
4. Players are expected to travel to and from games on the bus with very few
exceptions. Any non-emergency reasons must be communicated to the head
coach prior to the day of the game.
5. You are expected to buy into what the team is trying to accomplish. Any
problem players will be dealt with accordingly including dismissal if
necessary.
6. School District Code of Conduct Policy will be enforced completely.
7. Any player leaving school due to illness and not returning must inform a
coach BEFORE they leave school. Failure to do so will result in an
unexcused absence.
9. White/black sox combination will be worn on game nights. NO
EXCEPTIONS!!!
VINTON-SHELLSBURG VIKING FOOTBALL
PLAYER EXPECTATIONS
1. Be on time!!!!
2. Take care of your equipment
3. The locker room area must be kept clean and picked up. Failure to do so will
result in penalty.
4. Never underestimate your opponent.
5. Work on your weaknesses until they become your strong points
6. You are a “student-athlete”. Notice that student comes first. It always will.
7. Remember that great effort is usually the result of a great attitude.
8. It is just as important to know how to conduct yourself off the field as it is on
the field. Remember – “If you act like a CLOWN you will play like at
CLOWN!!”
9. What happens on the practice field stays there. Do not take it back to the
locker room, home, etc.
10. Communication is very important. Do not keep secrets. Talk to your
teammates, your coaches, etc.
11. If you practice like a champion you will play like a champion
12. The team is only as strong as our weakest link.
13. Make the right choices at all times!!!!!
14. Never quit.
2011 VSFB Camp Itinerary, August 4 & 5
2011 Vinton-Shellsburg Viking Football Camp
7:30-8:00 Pre-Registration
8:00-8:10 Welcome from the VSFB Coaching Staff!
8:10-8:30 Large Group Stretches & Partner/Individual Stretches
-Hamstring
-Quadriceps
-Shoulders
-Hurdler Stretch
-Butterfly
-Pushups
-Neck Rotations
Iowa Lined Agility Runs
-Palm Kicks
-Rear Kicks
-Quick Skips
-Quad Stretch
-Karaoke
-Lunges
-Sprint
8:30-9:00 County Fair Fundamentals
-Bear Crawl
-Ropes
-Triangle Cones-Chute
-Dummy Jumps
-Up-Downs
-One Man Sled Tackle
Water 9:00-9:05
9:05-9:45 Football Fundamentals
- LB Stance, LB Guard Read, LB’s Shooting Gap To Assignment, Blitzing –Chvala, Boisen, Metro, HS
-RB Gauntlet –Lyle, Rickels, Metro, HS
-QB Footwork-Reverse pivot, Open hand off, 3-step drop, Pitch to HB (thumb down) Belly ride handoff
-QB-RB Exchanges (RB elbow to head of QB)
-Form Tackling-Facemask to the ball, head across, wrap up and drive through –Heisman, McGrew, HS and Metro
-DL Technique-Hands, Rip, Swim, Role-Out
-OL Technique-Blocking Left Shoulder, Right Shoulder, Pass Block –
-Lineman Plank Walks -Merchant, May, HS, Metro
-Pass Skeleton-WR Patterns vs. DB Coverage with (Read QB’s eyes) –Farley, Lahr, Metro, HS
Water 9:45-9:50
9:50-10:45 Offense Work
-The Quick Huddle
*Lining Up
*The Call
*C and LE Release
*Repeat Call
*The Break
*SPRINT! STICK!
-Run Plays
*Belly
*Belly Keeper
*Belly Pitch
*Belly Bomb/Pass
*Gas
*Wedge
*Wedge 2nd Man
Water 10:45-10:50
10:50-11:30 2 Hand Touch FB
*Coaches Officiate
11:30 – Gatorade, Black & Gold Card Fundraiser Work, 8/6 Hand Out 2010 VSFB Camp T-Shirts
****Final VSFB Black & Gold Card Fundraising $ Turn in and prize hand out will be in the HS commons Saturday, August 7, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Iowapreps.com 2011 Vinton-Shellsburg Team Overview
Overview By Luke Fedderson
After beating Maquoketa early in the fall, Vinton-Shellsburg's loss to Dewitt ended up costing them an opportunity to make a run to the playoffs. A large and now experienced crop of seniors hopes to continue their winning ways but finish the job by pushing this club to the postseason. Sixteen total starters are back in the fold and each is hungrier than ever to get the job done. Gunner Tranel is their top returning athlete and he could make a run at All State honors if he can match the production he posted as a junior. He finished with over 40 more tackles than his teammates and also recorded 14 stops for loss. The Vikings will need to sure up their lines and find someone to replace Logan Williams at running back but this club has a great deal of potential.
Key Players Graduated
Logan Willams, RB, LB
Logan Merchant L
Troy Hallberg L
John Lippman WR/DB
Andy Roster DB
Travis Libbert RB/LB
Returning Starters
Lincoln Riffey QB, 6.3 200, Sr
Gunner Tranel FB/LB 6.2 210, Sr
Colton Draker TE/DE 6.4 225, Jr
Brandon Tharp OL, 6.3 265 Jr
Josh Yerkes OL, 6.1 225 Sr
Zach Latting OL, 5.9 220 Sr
Darrin Charlier WR, 6.0 175 Sr
Luke Kearns OL/NT 6.3 270 Sr
Nolan Edwards LB/RB, 6.0 180, Sr
Matt Devries RB/DE, 5.10, 200, Sr
Matt Walston LB, 6.0 175, Sr
Other Returning Varsity Players
Kyle Mcabee OLB 5.10, 185, Sr.
Chris Merchant RB, 5.11, 205, Jr.
Brody Kerner OL/DL 6.1 215, Jr
Taylor Dinderman TE/DB 6.0 170, Jr
Ryan Webster OL/DL 6.1, 175, Sr.
Grant Saga QB/DB 6.5, 175, Jr.
Must Step Up
Kelyn Rickels DB, RB, PR, KR, 6.1 170, Jr
Caleb Svoboda OL/DL, 6.3 250, Soph
Chase Overton DB/QB,HB 5.10 170, Soph
Team Strengths
We were very young last year so we should be more seasoned this year. We've lost some key lineman and a great HB. We have some key talents that we have not had in the last few years.
Questions Marks
OL/DL, HB
State Concussion Form In Handouts Tab!!
The IHSAA is requiring all MS and HS football player 7-12 to sign and turn in a concussion information form before practicing. This must be done before August 8 for all HS football players 9-12. The form is located in the handouts tab to the left.
LINEMAN CLASS FINAL EXAM SCORES!!
Kody K. A
Colton D. A
Zach L. A
Steve H. B
Brody K. A
Carl Z. B
Matt H. A
V-S Lineman Compete at Iowa Central Lineman Camp
July 24, 2011 —
Steve Henry, Warren Rouse, Rodney Uthoff, Colton Draker, Kody Korum, Matt Hart and Ryan Webster attended the Iowa Central Community College Lineman Camp. Drill and technique work combined with one on one drills and technique instruction were the top priorities of the camp. Congratulations to these Vikings for committing an entire Sunday to their development as a football player.
ATTENTION ALL V-S FOOTBALL PLAYERS!! BELOW YOU WILL FIND THE PRACTICE DATES & TIMES FOR AUG 1-12
AUGUST 1,2, & 3 CAPTAINS PRACTICE
CONTACT CAPTAINS GUNNER TRANEL 319-540-1606 OR NOLAN EDWARDS 319-560-9837
AUGUST 4 & 5
V-S FOOTBALL CAMP (FORM & PAYMENT SHOULD BE TURNED IN BY JULY 30 WITH PAYMENT TO ENSURE T-SHIRT, FORM CAN BE FOUND IN THE HANDOUT TAP TO THE LEFT)
(GRADES 4-8: 8 AM-NOON)BOTH DAYS
(GRADES 9-12: 1-3 PM)BOTH DAYS
*FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 3:15 9-12 EQUIPMENT HANDOUT.
*FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 4-? 9-12 TEAM OUTING-TRANEL BONFIRE
*SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 1:00-3:00 GOLD CARD MONEY TURN IN & PRIZES (HS COMMONS)
AUGUST 8-12 (GRADES 9-12)
8/8 MONDAY 8 AM-NOON
8/9 TUESDAY 8 AM-NOON
8/10 WEDNESDAY 8 AM-NOON
8/11 THURSDAY 8 AM-NOON, 1-3 PM
9/12 FRIDAY 8AM-NOON, 1-3 PM
AUGUST 15 REGULAR AFTER SCHOOL PRATICES BEGIN
AUGUST 19 INTRA-SQUAD GAME
AUGUST 26 GAME 1 @ BENTON
V-S Team Outing: TUBING DOWN THE CEDAR 7/21 3:00-?
July 21, 2011 —
All 9-12 V-S FB team will meet at the HS @ 3:00 PM Thursday 7/21 and move toward tubing down the Cedar River to the Edwards cabin for a team bonfire. WEIGH T ROOM WILL BE CLOSED. LEADERSHIP MEETING STILL @ 12:30 and OL/DL Class 1:45=3:00 BE THERE TO BEGIN INAUGURATING THE 2011 FB SEASON!!!!!!!!!
HAVE FUN AND BE SAFE!! RELAX AND PREPARE FOR THE BEGINNING OF THE 2011 FB SEASON!!
HS Weightroom (4-6 PM) Resumes Monday 7/18
July 18, 2011 —
ATTENTION ALL V-S FOOTBALL PLAYERS! WE'RE MEETING @ LUTHERAN HOME FRI 7/15 TO CLEAN UP OUR TOWN!!
July 15, 2011 – 08:45 AM —
Please come and spend a few hours giving back to this great community that we represent. Lunch following at the Country Club for all that put in a 4 hour day! 8:45 AM!-1:30 PM
V-S Leadership Class @ 12:30, V-S OL/DL Lineman Class Thursday @ 2:00 PM
July 21, 2011 —
7/14/2011
*Leadership Class 12:30 Thursday coach Farley's room.
*Coach Farley and Coach May's OL/DL Line Class will be Thursday @ 2:00 in Coach Farley's room this week. ALL HS lineman are to attend. (SEE BELOW!!!!!)
*SIGNED ICCC Line Camp Forms Will Be Due!! We leave from the HS parking lot @ 7:00 AM Sunday 7/24! DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!
VSFB Players Having Fun @ Vinton Downtown Pardade!
VSFB Lineman To Attend FB Camp Headed By Legendary Coach Duane Twait @ ICCC In Fort Dodge, IA
July 24, 2011 – 09:00 AM —
Several VSFB lineman will be heading west to be part of the ICCC Offensive Line, Defensive Line, & TE's Camp headed by Duane Twait.
Duane begins his fifth season with the Tritons, but his 44th season in coaching overall. The most respected Iowa high school football coach ever, Duane posted 339 wins, qualified for the playoffs 28 of 29 years, won seven state titles and was runnerup seven times during his historic career at Emmetsburg High School. His program there was the envy of the state. Duane was named National High School Coach of the Year in 1999. In 2006, Duane was honored by being inducted into the National Federation Hall of Fame. An accomplished clinician, Duane has spoken on many occasions about various football topics, but his expertise lies in offensive line play. Duane and wife Margaret still reside in their home town of Emmetsburg.
All VSFB players 9-12 are invited to attend. See Coach Farley to sign up!
Summer Iron Man Contenders & Squad Standings as of 6/20
ON TRACK FOR SUMMER IRON MAN AT THIS POINT IF THEY WORK AS HARD THE NEXT 6 WEEKS AS THE HAVE THE PAST 10.
-Tranel
-Edwards
-Webster
-Svoboda
-Hyland
- Latting
-Walston
-Hart
-Vogt
-Mcabee
-Johnson
-Riffey
-Wiebold
-Merchant
-Rickels
-Spies
-Draker
-Mcabee
Lincoln Riffey's Squad IS IN THE LEAD FOR THE HAWK FB TICKETS!!! Latting's Squad is a close 2nd!
V-S 4-12 FOOTBALL CAMP DATES SET AUGUST 4 & 5
The forms can be found under HANDOUTS tab to the left. GO VIKES!
Times: *Grades 4-8, 8:00am – 11:45am
*Grades 9-12, 1:00pm-3:00pm
V-S Vikings (2-0) Go Undefeated First Contest- Coe College 7 on 7 Tournament!!
June 12, 2011 —
The following Vikings competed and competed well going 2-0 on the first day of the Coe College 7 0n 7 tournament!
-Lincoln Riffey
-Gunner Tranel
-Nolan Edwards
-Chris Merchant
-Kyle Mcabee
-Luke Kearns
-Darrin Charlier
-Kelyn Rickels
-Logan Davis
-Tanner Spies
-Daniel Ervin
-Matt Walston
Highlights
-Lincoln Riffey completing more than 80% of his passes throwing for 9 TD's and just 3 INT's.
-Kelyn Rickels Picking off Belle Plaine 5 times in one series.
-Darrin Charlier Shutting down receivers and throwing himself around skining up both knees, elbows, and ribs while also suffering a massive blister. He still managed to play the entire time and get several TD passes!
-V-S being the only team who's primary formation is the Wishbone with one receiver :)
Coe College 7 on 7 June 12, 19, 26
LB's, DrpE's, SS, DB's, WR's, RB's, TE's, and QB's attending the Coe College 7 on 7 passing league need to meet the coaches @ 1:15 at the VSHS parking lot. Our first contest vs. Belle Plaine is at 2:30. You will need a waiver signed by a parent that is available in the weight room. You will need cleats, gloves, etc. Wear a VSFB T-shirt.
VIRGINA GAY-V-S ACCELERATION-SAQ PROGRAM JUNE 20-JULY 29!!!
The joint VG-V-S acceleration-SAQ program begins June 20-July 29. 8-9:00 AM in the HS gym. This program offers 6 weeks of GREAT speed, agilty, and quickness training that will enable you to athletically peak right before we get after it in August. The program include, plyometrics, ladders, cone drills, sprint work, lateral movement exercises, vertical jump enhancement training and much more!!! EVERY POSTION WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS TRAINING. THIS MEANS YOU LINEMAN!!!!!!
See Coach Farley for details and sign up information.
2011 WILL BE THE YEAR!!!
Your 2011 V-S Viking Football Leadership Corps Captains, Squad Leaders, & SQUADS!
April 15, 2011 —
Captains-
1. Nolan Edwards
2. Gunner Tranel
Squad Leaders-
1. Darrin Charlier (Edwards)
-Webster
-Svoboda
-Mullenix
-Bader
-Hyland
-Reisch
-Uthoff
2. Zach Latting (Edwards)
-Walston
-Hart
-Vogt
-Yerkes
-Hancock
-Rippel
-Siberger
3. Kyle Mcabee (Tranel)
-Kerner
-Johnson
-Overton
-Ervin
-Zink
-Sagan
-Trapp
4. Lincoln Riffey (Tranel)
-Wiebold
-Merchant
-Eckes
-Stodola
-Huss
-Moen
5. Kelyn Rickels (Tranel)
-Dinderman
-G. Sagan
-Ferguson
-Corum
-Stewart
-Spies
-Davis
6. Colton Draker (Edwards)
-Devries
-Tharp
-Kearns
-Rizotto
-Moffit
-Freeman
Sophomore Captains-
1. Caleb Svoboda
2. Chase Overton
FIRST LEADERSHIP SESSION MONDAY MAY 2, 6:30 AM COACH FARLEY'S ROOM. BREAKFAST WILL BE PROVIDED!!
DISCUSSION POINTS:
*What is a HS football dynasty? Why do some schools thrive and others fail?
*What makes a leader? Why is leadership the main pillar of any athletic program?
Session 2: May 10, 6:30 AM
*Why is leadership the most important pillar of a championship team?
*Code of conduct.
2011 V-S Winter Iron Man Award Receipients. (68 + Lifts and SAQ's Since November 1, 2010)
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April 12, 2011 —
Congratulations to these athletes!! This is no easy feat and speaks to the focus, determination, and work ethic of each of them. ____________Lifts_SAQ's -Nolan Edwards 52, 30 SAQ=82 (SAQ AWARD) -Darrin Charlier 52, 31 SAQ=83 (SAQ AWARD) -Matt Walston 55, 14 SAQ=69 (SAQ AWARD) -Matt Hart 54, 17 SAQ=71 (SAQ AWARD) -Zach Latting 56, 30 SAQ=86 (SAQ AWARD) -Brody Kerner 54, 31 SAQ=85(SAQ AWARD) Very Close.. -Austin Johnson 60, 3 SAQ=63 -Nate Wiebold 51, 6 SAQ=57 -Kyle Mcabee 42, 13 SAQ=55
9-12 V-S Football Team Spring Meeting: 3:25 HS Auditorium-CAPTAIN & SQUAD LEADER VOTING
April 14, 2011 – 03:25 PM —
BE THERE!!!!!!!!
Vinton-Shellsburg Viking Team Captain, Job Description (2-3)
Tasked with acting as top player leaders of the team. Speaks on behalf and acts as chief representative of the team. Assist with practice and acts as advisor to coaches. Designated, elected leader of the team. Advise and lead squad leaders in ensuring that team tasks are being accomplished and team policies are being abided by. Special emphasis on weight room attendance responsibilities. Attend leadership classes in spring and summer (Apx. one meeting every two weeks) SPECIAL EMPHASIS IN RELAYING TEAM INFORMATION TO THE SQUAD LEADERS AND ENSURING THAT THE INFORMATION REACHES ALL TEAM MEMBERS!
Privileges/Tasks
-Represent team in pre-game coin toss
-Create Team Code of Conduct
-Lead Pre-Season Captains Practice
-Lead team in exercise and agilities
-Inspire and advise team in speeches
-Special attire
-Lead team onto the field for games
-Speak at pep rallies
-Wears C emblem on jersey to signify Captain status. (Allowed to keep one of two jerseys at end of season)
-Lead and facilitate youth football camp
-Plan and organize team social activities in June and July i.e. (movies, races, restaurant outings, CR Kernel’s baseball game, etc)
Vinton-Shellsburg Viking Team Squad Leaders, Job Description (5-6)
Tasked with acting as group leaders of the team. Speaks on behalf and acts as representative of their squad. Assist with practice and acts as advisor to captains and coaches. Designated, elected leaders of their squad. Advise and lead their squads in ensuring that team tasks are being accomplished and team policies are being abided by. Special emphasis on weight room attendance responsibilities. Attend leadership classes in spring and summer (Apx. one meeting every 1.5 weeks) SPECIAL EMPHASIS IN RELAYING TEAM INFORMATION TO THEIR SQUAD MEMBERS!
Privileges/Tasks
-Represent team in pre-game coin toss in shifts
-Assist Captains in creation of Team Code of Conduct.
-Lead squad in exercise and agilities
-Advise and inspire team in speeches
-Special attire
-Lead team onto the field behind the captains
-Speak at pep rallies
-Assist Captains in leading and facilitating youth football camp and captains practice
-Draft squad and lead members in workout and other team responsibilities
-Assist their squad members with equipment issues
-Plan and organize team social activities in June and July i.e. (movies, races, restaurant outings, CR Kernel’s baseball game, etc)
About The Coveted V-S Iron Man and Winter Iron Man Awards!
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I AM IRON MAN! The Iron Man Award is earned by those Viking football players who commit themselves to a rigorous off-season workout program. The opportunity to earn this award begins late April - early May and ends early August. around the time football officially begins. Iron Men complete 49 workouts facilitated by and documented by coaches. Track & Field participants can earn workout credit during certain Track practices. It is a testament to the hard work and determination of a player. When putting together our starting lineup we want as many Iron Men as possible! The Winter Iron Man Award is earned by those Viking football players who choose not to participate in winter sports. They rather commit themselves to a rigorous off-season workout program. The opportunity to earn this award begins one week after our last game and ends in April. Winter Iron Men complete 68 workouts facilitated by and documented by coaches. It is a testament to the hard work and determination of a player. Winter Iron Man Award Winners wear a white version of the Iron Man Shirt to symbolize the snow and ice that they must endure throughout winter workouts. We put our offensive quick huddle cadence on the back to stress the sense of urgency we like to play the game and work out with. "READYGO!" Iron Men also get their names put on plaques placed on the VSHS weight room wall to be honored for years to come. 2 and 3 x Iron Man recipients wear the Iron Man Award shirt with V chevrons (V for Victory and Vinton) on the right sleeve and cross viking swords on the left sleeve, a VS emblem is also added. Annual Iron Man Award winners are added to a plaque and posted in our weight room. BE AN IRON MAN!
FEBRUARY VSFB OFFSEASON TRAINING MEMBER OF THE MONTH AWARD
(One VSFB Off-Season Member will be selected as member of the month. This hard worker will recieve special VSFB gear and other prizes for their hard work at bettering themselves and the FB program. This award is open to athletes who are in Wrestling, Swiming, or BB and takes their obligations to those sports under consideration as well)
NOVEMBER VSFB OFFSEASON MEMBER OF THE MONTH AWARD GOES TO: NATE WIEBOLD
REASON: Nate worked very hard during the month of February. He has also been a somewhat regular since November. It's obvious to see the gains that Nate has made as he seems to be building more and more quality muscle. Every time I see him his arms and chest appear a liitle bigger. He's going to be much more powerful and quicker then he has been in previous seasons. I expect him to be a top contender for a starting spot this football season. Nate has also done a good job as a mentor reaching out to freshman in the weightroom to show them the ropes.
2010 1st Team All-District OT Troy Hallberg Receives Full Scholarship to Iowa Wesleyan College!!
On Tuesday Feb. 15, Vinton-Shellsburg 2011 graduate and 2010 first-team All-District lineman Troy Hallberg attended a the Signing Day celebration for the football program at Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant.
Troy, the son of Greg and Kris Hallberg of rural Vinton, was one of 16 high school football players who all signed their letters of intent. The players came from Texas, California, Alabama, Illinois, and Iowa.
Troy has received scholarships for both academics and sports. He also plans to play in the band at Iowa Wesleyan. At Vinton-Shellsburg, he has also been involved in the choir and the DanSing Corps show choir. Troy plans on majoring in athletic training and continuing on to Palmer College of Chiropractic.
We're so Proud of you Troy!!
HERE ARE YOUR ASSIGNED POSITIONS FOR THE UPCOMING 2011 FB SEASON.
January 23, 2011 —
You can begin preparing for our upcoming FB season now by studying your positions. In some cases you may have more that 2. LEARN THEM! This summer we will have position classes that will enable you to become a VSFB expert . You will be assigned a grade for your knowledge of your position and VS football (A,B,C,D,F). Your grade will reflect your understanding of the assignment, fundamentals, technique, and application of your position. Your grade will be one of a few categories that will largely determine how much you play and your starting roles.
START NOW!
How?
-Study past films and our playbook.
-Speak with Coaches Farley, Chvala, and May. We all have open door policies. We will provide you with materials and instruction as to your positions and other learning needs.
-Speak with last years seniors, they will help you.
-Watch football! study the game.
-Read football books. There are a lot of great ones out there.
-Play Madden and NCAA football! That's right play these games! But do it in moderation, and use slow motion to study schemes and assignments on certain plays. Try to emulate formations and plays that are close to what we do here at V-S. (i.e. 4-3 Over & Under, and 3-4 Over and Under are essentially 50 Shade Defenses. Power I, Goaline I, Iso, Blast, Play-Action Passes, Counters, FB Wedge/Dive, Power Off-Tackle, etc.) Most of all try to learn something new after every Madden or NCAA game.
2011 VSFB Varsity Roster
Position Assignments
Jake Stodala, WR, DB
Ryan Webster, OL, 5T/DB
Matt Devries, FB/HB, 5T
Austin Johnson, OL, 5T
Nolan Edwards, HB, SS
Darrin Charlier, WR, DB
Matt Walston, TE, DrpE/SLB
Matt Hart, OL, 3T
Gunner Tranel, FB, WLB
Josh Yerkes, OL, RushE
Kyle McAbee, TE/OL, SLB/DrpE
Cody Corum, OL/NT
Lincoln Riffey, QB
Luke Kearns, OL, NT
Brandon Tharp, OL, 3T
Colton Draker, TE, RushE
Zach Latting, OL, NT
Hunter Vogt, HB, DB
Chris Merchant, HB, RushE
Marshall Mullenix, HB, SLB
Will Eckes, WR, DB
Taylor Dinderman, OL, DropE/SS
Kelyn Rickels, HB/WR/QB, DB
Phillip Moffit OL, NT
Josh Ferguson, FB, SLB/DrpE
Nate Wiebold, OL, RushE
James Voyles, WR, DB
Grant Sagan, QB, DB
Brody Kerener, OL, 3T
Austin Bader, WR, DB
Carl Zink, OL, NT
Daniel Ervin, FB, WLB
Shane Rizotto, WR, DB
Cyler Stewart, WR, DB
Aaron Burkey, WLB, HB
Hancock, Will, WLB/SLB, HB
Chase Koster, WR/DB
Sophomore Varsity Prospects
Caleb Svoboda, OL, 5T
Chase Overton, QB/HB, DB
Tanner Spies, HB, SS
Logan Davis FS, WR
Ben Hyland, WLB, HB
Luke Moen, 3T, OL
2/17: Winter Iron Man Lift Count & FEBRUARY MAX OUT
February 17, 2011 —
A LOT OF 200+ LBS BENCHERS AND 300+ LBS SQUATERS!!!
REMEMBER: 68 LIFTS BY APRIL 8, PUTS YOU IN THE IRON MAN CLUB. NAME ON THE WEIGHT ROOM PLAQUE & IRON MAN T-SHIRT!
HIGHLIGHTS:
*WALSTON GAINING 40 LBS ON HIS BENCH IN 3.5 MONTHS!
*WIEBOLD'S NUMBERS DRASTICALLY INCREASING EVERY MAX!
*LATTING GAINING 40 LBS ON HIS BENCH IN 3.5 MONTHS, 10 LBS HIGHER THAN LAST SUMMERS MAX ALREADY!
*DRAKER GAINING 25 LBS ON BENCH AND 30 LBS ON SQUAT!
*KERNER'S STEADY STRENGTH GAINS, ONE OF THE ONLY SOPHOMORES TO COMMIT TO STRENGTH & CONDITIONING!
*CHARLIER MOVING TOWARD BEING THE STRONGEST WR/CB IN OUR DISTRICT AS HE CURRENTLY BENCHES AND SQUATS MORE THAN SEVERAL OF OUR OWN POTENTIALLY STARTING LINEMAN. A GOOD AND BAD THING!
*7-8 MEN ON TRACK TO OBTAIN IRON MAN AWARDS OVER THE WINTER!
*6 MEN ON TRACK TO RECIEVE SAQ AWARD!
-WIEBOLD Bench 225, Squat 355
-JOHNSON 215, 320
-UTHOFF 205, 305
-LATTING 245, 365
-WALSTON 195, 330
-SVOBODA 205, 355
-EDWARDS 215, 365
-MCABEE 200, 315
-HART 185, 320
-HYLAND 145,
-CORUM 165,
-DRAKER 240, 355
-CHARLIER 205,
-KERNER 210, 345
-OVERTON 165, 275
-THOMPSEN 185
-VOGT 120, 195
At the end of each month, we will be reporting the # of lifts our athletes have recorded that month. SAQ's are included in the total. We will have a special award this year for those who attend 80% of all SAQ sessions.
*12 SAQ's possible at this point.
*44 Conventional Lifts possible at this point.
-Austin Johnson 32 1 SAQ=33
-Nolan Edwards 39, 11 SAQ!=50
-Darrin Charlier 38, 10 SAQ!=48
-Matt Walston 38, 4 SAQ=42
-Matt Hart 43, 12 SAQ!=55
-Gunner Tranel 7
-Kyle Mcabee 32, 11 SAQ=43
-Zach Latting 39, 8 SAQ!=47
-Luke Kearns 15, 1 SAQ=16
-Chris Merchant 7, 1 SAQ=8
-Kelyn Rickels 5
-Josh Ferguson 6
-Colton Draker 19
-Nate Wiebold 27, 2 SAQ'S=29
-James Voyles 3
-Marshall Mullenix 3
-Brody Kerner 39, 11 SAQ!=50
-Taylor Dinderman 6, 1 SAQ=7
-Ben Hyland 4
-Chase Overton 8, 3 SAQ=11
-Tanner Spies 3, 1 SAQ=4
-Conner Osborn 2
-Rodney Utoff 20, 1 SAQ=21
-Caleb Swoboda 19
-Daniel Ervin 3
-Will Eckes 9
NEWEST MEMBER OF THE VS FOOTBALL FAMILY
I'd like to introduce the newest member of the VS Viking Football Family. Tessi Farley was born yesterday 2/10/11. My wife and new daughter are doing fine. She's already sporting the black and gold!
VSFB TOUGHMAN CONTEST #1: The KB Satan Swing Contest!
It was a great effort by everyone involved. It came down to Mcabee, Overton, Latting, and Edwards. Than Mcabee, Overton, and Edwards, than Mcabee Vs. Edwards...
With a time of 4:15:33 NOLAN EDWARDS TOOK THE CROWN!
Congrats Nolan and great work with this challenge!
(Don't forget to pick up your prize in my room Nolan)
GO VIKINGS!!!!!!!!!!!
1/13/2011 MAX OUT RESULTS!!
WE HAD 13 BOYS TEST THEIR STRENGTH LAST THURSDAY. 9 OF THEM GAINED 30 + LBS ON THEIR BENCH OR SQUAT! MANY OF THESE YOUNG MEN ARE WORKING OUR VSFB OFF SEASON CONDITIONING PROGRAM AND EARNING TREMENDOUS RESULTS!
CHARLIER, EDWARDS, KERNER, LATTING AND HART HAVE ALL MISSED LESS THAN 3 WORKOUTS EACH SINCE NOVEMBER. NOW THAT'S DEDICATION!!!! KEEP FOUCSED VIKINGS! ALL THIS HARD WORK WILL PAY OFF SOON!
I'M WILLING TO BET RIGHT NOW THAT WE WILL HAVE 10-15 GUYS BENCH 50-75 LBS OVER THEIR BODY WEIGHT AND AT LEAST 2-3 VIKINGS BENCHING OVER 300 LBS. FURTHER, IF WE KEEP UP THIS FOCUS AND THE BOYS WHO COME OUT OF WINTER SPORTS COMMIT TO OUR PROGRAM LOOK FOR THE MAJORITY OF THIS TEAM TO SQUAT OVER 300 LBS!!!!!
IT''S GONNA BE A GREAT 2011 VIKING FB SEASON!!!!!
WE'VE MADE TREMENDOUS PROGRESS BUT HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO! KEEP IT UP MEN!! GREAT RESULTS HERE IN JANUARY!!!!
-DRAKER Bench 215, Squat X
-JOHNSON 215, 345
-UTHOFF 205, 285
-LATTING 235, 445
-KERNER 200, 315
-WALSTON 175, 325
-SVOBODA 195, 375
-EDWARDS 210, 355
-MCABEE 185, 335
-HART 160, 310
-PETERSON 135, 190
-CHARLIER 195, 335
-CORUM 155, 245
2011 VS Viking Football Schedule!
2011 VS Viking Football Schedule!
August 19, VS Black Vs. VS White Intrasquad Scrimmage (Pop Scrimmage)
August 26, @ Benton
September 2, South Tama
September 9, @ Maquoketa
September 16, Epworth, Western Dubuque
September 23, @ Marion
September 30, Anamosa (Homecoming)
October 7, Center Point-Urbana
October 14, @Central Clinton, Dewitt
October 21, Union-La Porte City
WINTER IRON MAN LIFT COUNT 12/21, 11/29 MAX OUT!
11/29 MAX OUT RESULTS! LOOK FOR THESE NUMBERS TO INCREASE EVERY MONTH. GREAT TO SEE SOME OF THESE NUMBERS IN NOVEMBER! KEEP UP THE HARD WORK BOYS!
-WIEBOLD Bench 185, Squat 295
-JOHNSON 205, 320
-UTHOFF 185, 285
-LATTING 205, 365
-KERNER 175, 315
-WALSTON 155, 305
-SALGER 145, 225
-SVOBODA 165, 355
-FERGUSON 155, 265
-ERVIN 145, 245
-EDWARDS 185, 335
-MCABEE 155, 285
-MERCHANT X , 345
-HART 155, 300
-L.KEARNS 325, 500
At the end of each month, we will be reporting the # of lifts our athletes have recorded that month. SAQ's are included in the total. We will have a special award this year for those who attend 80% of all SAQ sessions.
*7 SAQ's possible at this point.
*22 Conventional Lifts possible at this point.
-Austin Johnson 17
-Nolan Edwards 20, 6 SAQ!=26
-Darrin Charlier 20, 6 SAQ!=26
-Matt Walston 18
-Matt Hart 21, 7 SAQ!=28
-Gunner Tranel 7
-Kyle Mcabee 13, 6 SAQ=19
-Zach Latting 20, 3 SAQ!=23
-Luke Kearns 10, 1 SAQ=11
-Chris Merchant 7, 1 SAQ=8
-Kelyn Rickels 5
-Josh Ferguson 6
-Colton Draker 3
-Nate Wiebold 10
-James Voyles 3
-Marshall Mullenix 3
-Brody Kerner 20, 6 SAQ!=26
-Taylor Dinderman 4, 1 SAQ=5
-Ben Hyland 4
-Chase Overton 4, 1 SAQ=5
-Tanner Spies 3, 1 SAQ=4
-Conner Osborn 2
-Rodney Utoff 14, 1=15
-Caleb Swoboda 11
-Daniel Ervin 3
-Will Eckes 5
COMING BACK TO THE V-S VIKING FB PROGRAM FOR A THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR!
VSFB SEASON END AWARDS
Congratulations to these young men for their hard work!
TEAM MVP = LOGAN WILLIAMS
SCOUT TEAM PLAYER OF THE YEAR = JACOB HESSENUS
JUNIOR/SOPHOMORE SLEEPER (The top player to look out for next year) = NOLAN EDWARDS
2010 VS VIKING FOOTBALL-ALL DISTRICT TEAM
Congratulations! This is a great honor for you boys and you've earned it with your hard work!
-Coach Farley
VINTON-SHELLSBURG: GRADE: VSFB SEASON RECORDS:
First Team
1. Logan Williams RB, 12 (4th Leading Season Rusher in VS History, 2nd Leading Season Scorer)
2. Gunner Tranel LB/FB,11 (2nd Leading Season Tackler)
3. Logan Merchant C, 12
4. Troy Hallberg OT, 12
5. John Lippmann WR, 12 (Tied for most season TD receptions)
2nd Team
1. Taylor Romman DL, 12 (3rd Leading Sacks Per Season)
2. Darrin Charlier DB, 11
3. Nolan Edwards DB, 11
4. Travis Libbert RB, 12
ACADEMIC ALL DISTRICT
2010 Academic All District
1. Brian Fischer – Sr.
2. Alex McGee – Sr.
3. Nolan Edwards – Jr.
4. Gunner Tranel – Jr.
5. Matt Walston – Jr.
6. Ryan Webster – Jr.
VSFB WINTER IRON MAN SESSION OPENS NOVEMBER 1 (WHO CAN GET 68 LIFTS BY APRIL??!!)
We will begin our voyage to become the 2011 football team in the best shape starting November 1! Several athletes have commited to begin the task of building themselves into champion athletes! Our goal with the VSFB year round workout program is to create bigger, faster, and stronger athletes for ALL SPORTS. All athlete female or male are encouraged to join us! We guarantee to make you BETTER!
Talk to Coach Farley if you have questions
The weekly schedule will go as follows..
Sessions begin after school @ 3:30 SHARP! (Exception SAQ Friday @ 7:00 AM)
Monday
-4 x Bench
-4 x Squat
-4 x Cleans
-4 x KB Swings
Tuesday
-KB Snatches
-KB Cleans
-KB Swings
-KB Turkish Get-Ups
Wednesday
-OFF
(For the hardcore athlete that has difficulty resting, resistance sled training session)
Thursday
-4 x Bench
-4 x Squat
-4 x Cleans
-4 x KB Swings
Friday
SAQ -7:00 AM!!
LET'S TURN THE CORNER NEXT YEAR!!!
Final 2010 VSFB Season Stats
http://www.quikstatsiowa.com/football/2010-11/individual_season_stats.cfm?page=seasonstats&SchoolID=353
2010 Viking Football Awards Banquet Announcement
November 2, 2010 – 06:00 PM —
2010 Viking Football Awards Banquet
Where: Vinton Skating Rink
When: Tuesday, Nov. 2nd
Time: 6:00 pm
Bring: 1 Hot or Cold Dish
Place Settings and Beverages will be provided.
Dress is semi-formal, a lot of black and gold is encouraged!
YOUR 2010 VINTON SHELLSBURG VIKINGS!
VSFB Liftathon Goes Great! 21 Iron Men!
Our 3 Captains and 6 squad leaders kicked off the season with very impacting captain practices leading into a great lift-a-thon.
We had over 30 participants at this years lift-a-thon who demonstrated their gains at the final max out session of off season training.
We also had 22 young men who earned the title Iron Man and received their prize in front of the home crowd! These Vikings completed 39 + lifts/SAQ/KB Sessions between mid May and early August! Also, Zach Latting and Troy Hallberg were added to the 1000 LBS Club!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE COMPETITORS!
-Lincoln Riffey
-Nate Wiebold
-David Ervin
-Troy Hallberg
-Zach Latting
-James Voyles
-Logan Wiliams
-Logan Merchant
-Brian Fischer
-Alvin Long
-Mike Husted
-Austin Johnson
-Alex McGee
-Hunter Vogt
-Rodney Uthoff
-Ryan Webster
-Chris Merchant
-Kyle Mcabee
-Kelyn Rickels
-Matt Blake
-Travis Libbert
*Andy Roster
VSFB 2010 Lift-a-Thon Results
------------- SQUAT/ BENCH/ 40 Yard/ KB Workout
Travis Libbert 345- 215- 4.64- x1
Logan Williams 315 - 235- 4.62- x1
Logan Merchant 315 - 295- 6.31- x2
Brian Fischer 345- 235- 4.75- x1
Troy Hallberg 425 245- 6.06- x1
John Lippman 295- 215- 4.62- x1
Austin Johnson 275- 185- 5.81- x1
Rodney Uthoff 235- 155- 5.88- x1
Matt Blake 265- 150- 5.32- x1
Mike Husted * 210- 5.32- x1
Ryan Webster 225- 165- 4.91- x1
Matt Walston 295- 145- 5.01- x1
Zach Latting 385- 235- 5.38- x1
Alex McGee 265- 185- 5.39- x1
Hunter Vogt 185- 130- 5.5- x2
Cody Corum 225- 150- 5.73- x1
David Ervin 345- 225- 4.51!! x2
Logan Davis 185- 125- 5.44- x1
Aaron Burkey 185- 135- 5.03- x1
Kelyn Rickels 315- 155- 4.81- x1
Lincoln Riffey * 205 - 5.0- x1
Cyler Stewart 285- 165- 5.08- x1
Nolan Edwards 315- 170- 4.72- x1
Alvin Long 325- 185- 4.89- x1
Andrew Freeman * 140- 6.13- x1
Kyle Mcabee 225- 145- 5.22- x1
James Voyles 235- 125- 5.12- x1
Colton Draker 305- 215- 4.86- x1
VSFB Black & Gold Cards to go on sale August 5,6, and 7th!!!
VSFB PLAYERS OF ALL GRADES WILL BE SELLING OUR BLACK AND GOLD CARDS WITH DOZENS OF GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS !! THE CARDS SELL FOR $20 AND WILL RETURN THAT IN SAVED MONEY IN A FEW MONTHS!!
PLEASE SUPPORT VS FOOTBALL, AND LOCAL VS BUSINESS WITH THE PURCHASE OF ONE OF THESE GREAT CARDS!!
VSFB Campers and Coaches
We will be selling these cards as follows
-Grades 4-8 Begin Selling @ Noon 8/5 and 8/6
-Grades 9-12 Begin Selling @ 3 PM 8/5 and 8/6, 8/6 Cards Should Be Sold In Morning & Early Afternoon As Well
-All Money Can Be Turned In To Coach Farley On Saturday 8/7 10 AM-Noon In The HS Commons
Prizes
-7 Cards Sold = One VSFB 2000 & 2009 Commemorative Football
-Any 3 Cards Sold Thereafter =One Free Black & Gold Card
VS Line Competes @ Iowa Central Lineman Camp
Several VS Vikings enjoyed a great line play experience and truly bettered themselves. We competed against players from Emmetsburg, Fort Dodge St. Edmond, Hampton-Dumont, Spirit Lake, Fort Dodge Senior High, Manson NW Webster, Charles City, South Hamilton, BCLUW, MOC Floyd Valley, just to name a few!
Thanks to coach Kevin Twait, Duane Twait, Tom Steen, Mike Jepsen, Koy Goodchild and the rest of the ICCC staff for this great opportunity. We had a blast and broke ourselves into this years football season!
GO VIKINGS!
DREAM THE BIGGEST DREAM!
VSFB Black & Gold Cards to go on sale August 5,6, and 7th
We have a GREAT card for FB fundraising this year! Nearly double the discounts and all LOCAL! Viking FB players 4-12 will be out selling them August 5,6, and 7. They will also be available for sale at Tharp's Black & Gold store Starting August 9.
SUPPORT VSFB AND PURCHASE ONE OF THESE GREAT DISCOUNT CARDS. THEY WILL PAY FOR THEMSELVES AND A LOT MORE IN NO TIME!!!
HERE WE GO!!!!!! A LOOK AT THIS YEAR'S DISTRICT! LET'S GO VIKINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IOWA PREPS 2010 Analysis
2010 Class 3A, District 5 Preview
Luke Feddersen, IowaPreps.com Editor
Wes Burnside of Union will be the top rusher returning in the district. He has the talent to go to the house every time he touches the football. Dewitt and Marion have some key seniors to replace but they are traditionally solid.
Anamosa (0-9 in 2009)
When looking at the struggles of Anamosa, it is pretty obvious that their winless season was caused by their defensive struggles week after week. This club on average gave up nearly 50 points per game and couldn't hold any of their nine opponents under 37 points. That just won't cut it, especially against this stacked district.
With all six of their All District athletes graduated, will that help or hurt the Blue Raiders? The option for playing time among their younger athletes could motivate them to work harder. And while that is good, the team must see returning athletes like Vaughn Takes, Gavin Eilers, Cory Moats, and a host of others step up. Taking care of the ball is also important as well.
Center Point-Urbana (6-4 in 2009/Class 2A)
After making the postseason last fall and winning six games along the way, Center Point-Urbana will be adjusting to a move up to the Class 3A level. A growth in population over the last few years has pushed this club to compete against larger schools. How quickly they adjust to the competition will have a lot to do overall with how successful the team will be in 2010.
Thirteen starters are back for at least one more year but the defense is what the Stormin' Pointers will be relying on early in the season. After giving up 18 points a game last fall, eight return and are hungry to improve on those numbers. There will be some holes to address along the offensive line and getting their younger athletes experience will be crucial. But this group has always found a way to be successful on the gridiron and they are hoping for that to continue despite the move up in classes.
Dewitt (5-4 in 2009)
In the three games where Dewitt needed their offense the most, they struggled and ended up losing each of those contests. Those defeats against Benton, Maquoketa, and Vinton-Shellsburg are what cost this club a chance to go to the postseason. And although the Sabers did have success, being snubbed in the expanded postseason put a damper on their entire season.
Offensively, the team said goodbye to many of their top skill players as well as their offensive line. These holes will be tough to fill but a number of athletes have been working hard over the off-season that will be pushing for time. These open spots should spark competition to see the field and help the team improve in the preseason.
On D, Dewitt has a solid core of returners to build around that include Dillon Connell, Dustin Petersen, and Brandon Jasper. While these players are talented, they must cut down the amount of points that they allow. 25 a game is just too much for a club that wants to get in the race for the district title.
Western Dubuque (2-7 in 2009)
The sheer number of players that Western Dubuque lost to graduation before the 2009 definitely was a big reason why this club only won two games last fall. They were forced to thrust a number of inexperienced athletes into bigger roles and it cost them. But while they struggled, this could actually pay dividends this time around.
The Bobcats have a number of athletes returning with experience and they are hopeful that these players have what it takes to help make a push back towards the postseason. Nick Lenstra, Matt Kass, Zach Schwartz, Mike Kluesner, Zach Schwartz, and Jacob Wernimont will be among their top guns. Kass and Lenstra put up huge numbers through the air and will likely do the same heading into this year. Look for the passing game really to take off.
Maquoketa (7-3 in 2009)
It was a strange season for Maquoketa. Over their first seven games, this team dominated while starting the year undefeated. But a narrow loss to Marion for the district title in week eight sent the team in a tailspin. Over the last two weeks of the year, they lost both games while being outscored 64-0. That was not exactly how their senior class wanted to go out.
For the six starters that the Cardinals have back in 2010, that finish that something has kept them focused. The good news for the club is that there are a lot of talented juniors ready to make a varsity impact. With playing time readily available, these athletes will have a large say in how the team does overall. With some solid speed, if Maquoketa can adjust to varsity football by the time district kick off, the could be a darkhorse by the end of the fall.
Marion (10-1 in 2009)
It doesn't seem to matter the year as Marion always has the talent and work ethic needed to compete for district titles. That was the case last fall as this club did an excellent job coming together and winning a district title. Both sides of the ball had success for the Indians and propelled the team to a ten win season. Their final loss to Decorah was tough to swallow but it gives the returning players something to build on in 2010.
Eight total starters are back for the fall so reloading this fall will be based on younger athletes. These players must be ready to step in and fill some big shoes left by the graduated seniors. The biggest question mark will be along the lines. The team has players with the potential to excel but they must show that they are ready before district play kicks off.
Logan Pickering is gone but that should allow Colton Storla to see more carries. This talented junior rushed for over 500 yards as a sophomore and will be a thorn in the side of opponents over the next two seasons. Their defense should be salty after giving up only 11 points per game last fall.
Union, LaPorte City (8-3 in 2009)
Union was a very tough team to figure out last fall. On one side, this club dominated Maquoketa and nearly beat an eventual semifinalist in New Hampton in the postseason. But they also lost to Dewitt, was blown out by Marion, and nearly lost to Vinton. So was their eight win season due to their schedule or where they better than people give them credit for?
While that question is nearly impossible to answer now, the returning players are hoping that they have enough firepower to continue proving doubters wrong. The Knights said goodbye to basically their entire passing game so there are question marks to answer. But that have the luxury of returning an All State type rusher in Wes Burnside. This talented junior totaled nearly 1,400 yards on the ground and will be more of a focal point of the offense. With inexperience around him early on, he Burnside will need to carry Union during their first few games.
Vinton-Shellsburg (4-6 in 2009)
Sitting at 1-5, the Vinton players could have easily mailed in the rest of the season and had more fun off the field. But instead, this group stayed locked in and continued buying in on what the coaches were preaching. That focus paid off as this team strung three straight wins together (including two over Benton and Dewitt) before falling to New Hampton in the playoffs. The fact that they were able to get to the postseason after their start says a lot about their entire team.
Logan Williams, Gunner Tranel, and Travis Libbert are all hoping that they learned to not dig themselves into too deep of a hole early on. Yes, they found their way out of it but getting back to the postseason in this district may prove even tougher. The Vikings will need their younger players to step up in order to add depth. If they do that, fighting for the postseason could easily happen once again this fall.
Quotes from athletes on their team:
"I think we'll do pretty good because we got a pretty fast team. We might be the biggest on the field but we will be the fastest."
Joe Carber, Dewitt
"I think it is going to be a really fun season. There are a lot of underclassmen that will need to step up. We don't have a lot of seniors so going in; it is going to be a mystery. It should really be fun seeing how it plays out. We'll need those juniors and sophomores to step up."
Tyler Fisher, Marion
Quotes from athletes on the toughest team in district play:
"There were quite a few good teams in the district but I'm not sure."
Joe Carber, Dewitt
"I'll be honest; we have a solid district. Dewitt is always tough and our game against Maquoketa was close last year. I am hearing that Center Point-Urbana has one of their best classes going through. There are not many slouches in the conference. Every game will be taken seriously."
Tyler Fisher, Marion
Quotes from toughest individual opponent in their district:
"There are a few good players out there but I'm not totally sure."
Joe Carber, Dewitt
"Zach Twedt from Benton is always tough. That is about it that I know to be honest."
Tyler Fisher, Marion
Sleeper Team: Maquoketa
It depends heavily on their junior class but Maquoketa could easily get into the playoffs.
Biggest District Question Mark?
Will anyone in this district have the firepower to take down Marion?
Preseason Conference MVP: Wes Burnside, Union
Burnside won't have his passing game to take the pressure off of him but expect a monster junior season.
Preseason Conference Champion: Marion
The Indians have been extremely consistent over the last few seasons and return enough talent to add a district title to the resume.
JULY 15 VSFB Metro-Varsity Mini Clinic
July 14, 2010 – 05:00 PM —
Here is the itinerary for our first annual Metro-Varsity VSFB Coaches clinic! Looking forward to seeing you there!
5:00-5:20
Dave Boisen and Andy May, 10th Grade FB Coach
*10th Grade Football Program Overview, LB Play
*Using Quick Huddle Belly @ the flag football level “This system works at any level”
5:25-5:45
Steve McGrew, Head 7th Grade FB Coach, Former Varsity Asst. Under Reese Morgan @ Benton
*Using Quick Huddle Belly in the 7th Grade Program
5:50-6:10
Aric Chvala, Varsity Defensive Coordinator
*The 52 Shade Flop Defense & the 6-2
*Cover 3, Secondary Drills
6:15-6:35
Pat Farley, Head Coach
*V-S OL and DL Line play
*Why Is Leadership The Main Pillar Of HS Football Success And Legacy? The VSFB Leadership Corps
6:40-7:00
Don Lyle, Varsity Asst. Coach
*The Wishbone Backfield, Drills and execution
*Coaching the Belly QB
Calling All Local Vinton-Shellsburg Business's!! GOLD CARD OPPORTUNITY!!
June 27, 2010 —
Contributors To The VSFB Gold Card Fundraiser-(Official VSFB Sponsors
2010)
We are putting together our VSFB Discount Gold Card for this year and want to add as many local business's as possible to promote local business in the Vinton, Shellsburg, Garrison, and Mt Auburn areas.
Any business owner interested in being a sponsor on this card should email me at pfarley@vinton-shellsburg.k12.ia.us
We will be printing the cards in 10 days so act now to help your business, community, school, and Viking football program!
Current Sponsors Include..
-Koops Automotive
-Tharps Black & Gold Store
-Kettlebell Advantage
-Johns Quick Stop
-Faust Small Engine Service & Repair
-Theisen's
-Barnes Furniture Store
-Peony Chinese Restaurant
-Pizza Hut
-Johns Tire
-Pizza Ranch
-Jolly's Pizza
-Leon's Malt Shop
-Coop's Roadhouse (Shellsburg)
-Hair and More (Shellsburg)
-Ervin Auto
-Cafe 218
-Subway
-Fast Stop
-Cameron's
-Divine Decadence Candy (Shellsburg)
-Clipper Corner
GO VIKINGS!
Coach Farley
VSFB Continues Summer Workouts & Practice!! ENTER JULY!!!
The boys continue to work hard as we close June and enter July. We're still seeing great numbers as our Kettlebell, Weight, and SAQ workouts continually yield 20-30 participants. HOWEVER, WE STILL NEED MORE PARTICIPANTS! Especially those varsity players who plan on competing for playing time this season.
IF YOU DON'T WORK HARD, TRANSFORM, AND EVOLVE INTO THE KIND OF FOOTBALL PLAYER YOU'RE CAPABLE OF BEING, SOON YOU WILL BE BEAT OUT AND DEFEATED ON THE FIELD BY THOSE THAT DO!
JULY IS CRUCIAL FOR US! EVERYONE DO EVERYTHING THEY CAN TO GET EVERY VIKING FB PLAYER IN THE WEIGHTROOM!!!! IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO START!!!
Between Kettlebells, Weight workouts, Sled Pulls, and our SAQ sessions we're covering all fronts of football fitness. A special thanks to Mark Erickson for a great start to the VSFB Kettlebell program! We're so fortunate to have his services as part of our arsenal. Several of our Captains and Squad Leaders have really stepped up and lead by example. Their leadership is truly demonstrating a commitment and a direction toward success! Keep it up! Those who have not quite gotten off the blocks yet, the time is NOW!
THE MORE YOU SWEAT NOW, THE LESS PAIN YOU'LL FEEL IN AUGUST !!!!
We NEED better attendance at our practices from 8:45-10:30. Nonetheless those who do make it to these practices will be all the more ahead of the others come August. Everforward!
Coach Farley
23 DEDICATED VSFB LIFTERS MAX OUT!!
Check Out the "Links" "Team/Roster" "Bulletin Board" "Calendar/Events" and "Photo Album" Links to your above left for interesting VSFB stuff!
6/3/2010 VIKING SEASON LIFTERS MAX OUT FOR FIFTH TIME AS SUMMER APPROACHES
Our fifth max out session is underway today as several members of the Viking lifting program test their strength. It's so nice to see clear success and progress from these hard workers!
HIGHLIGHTS:
-Troy Hallberg became the second Viking this year to achieve 1000 lbs club status WOW!!!
-Logan Merchant Benched 265 lbs! Up 10 lbs since last max! Total of 20 lbs gain!!
-Junior Taylor Roman benched 240 lbs (5 lbs gain) and also squated 275 lbs!
-Sophomore Zach Latting continues to make steady progress benching 210 lbs and squating 385 lbs!!! Total gains of 60 lbs since last max!
-Mike Husted benched 200 lbs. Up 15lbs since last max! Total bench gain of 55 lbs!
-Will Eckes gained 80 lbs on his squat @ 265!!!!!
-Sophomore Captains Nate Wiebold and Chris Merchant both squated 315 lbs!!
6/3/2010 Max Out Results
Austin Johnson Bench 175 Squat 245
Marshall Mullenix Bench 115 Squat 155 Deadlift 215
David Ervin Bench 200 Squat 325
Troy Hallberg Bench 235 Squat 405 Deadlift 375
Alex McGee Bench 175 Squat 205 Deadlift 205
Mike Hustead Bench 200 Squat 265 Deadlift 275 Clean 205
Dean Utoff Bench 185 Squat 275
Taylor Roman Bench 240 Clean 215 Squat 275 Deadlift 315
Zach Latting Bench 210 Squat 385 Cleans 205 Deadlift 355
Logan Merchant Bench 265 Cleans 185 Deadlift 335
Alvin Long Bench 145
Cyler Stewart Bench 160 Squat 245
Travis Hicks Bench 115 Squat 205
Will Eckes Bench 140 Squat 265
Matt Blake Bench 105
Chris Merchant Bench 140 Squat 315
Ryan Webster Bench 155 Squat 250
James Voyles Bench 125 Squat 215 Cleans 125
Phillip Moffit Bench 145
David Richcter Bench 200
Lincoln Riffey Squat 240 Cleans 165 Bench 175
Nate Wiebold Squat 315 Cleans 175 Bench 175
THE WINTER IRON MAN AWARD SESSION IS NOW CLOSED. THE LIFT COUNT TALLEY WILL BE RESET TO 0 FOR EVERYONE.
THE STANDARD IRON MAN AWARD SESSION HAS NOW BEGUN (BLACK SHIRT)YOU NEED 39 LIFTS BY AUGUST 10 TO RECIEVE THIS AWARD!
David Ervin 16
Brian Fisher 16
Troy Hallberg 13
Travis Libbert 12
Alex McGee 17
Andy Roster 16
Matt Stickley 11
Logan Williams 20
John Lippman 11
Mike Hustead 17
Darin Charlier
Nolan Edwards 8
Dean Utoff 4
Marshall Mullenix 6
Zach Latting 20
Broady Kearner 3
Hunter Vogt 2
Alvin Long 15
Taylor Roman 12
Nate Wiebold 12
Gunner Trannel 14
Logan Merchant 20
Matt Blake 9
Logan Windover 3
James Voyles 14
Travis Hicks 14
Will Eckes 8
Brandt Corcran 10
Matt Hart 4
Nate Wiebold 12
Lincoln Riffey 16
Josh Yerkes 7
Remember, 39 lifts by August 10 and you're an Iron Man
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
VSFB Leadership Center
VSFB Leadership & Integrity Attendance Policy
Students enrolled in this seminar are encouraged to attend all 18 sessions on time. Tardiness and early exits will be dealt with on a case by case basis. One excused absence is allowed during the seminar. A 24 hour notice to Coach Farley is required for all non emergency excused absences. More than one excused absence will result in withdraw of the honorable mention on the student athletes transcript. Any such student with more than one excused absence may continue to participate in future sessions.
Sessions Begin at 6:30 AM SHARP! Unless otherwise changed
Dates:
Session 1 -Friday, May 7
Session 2 -Wednesday, May 19
Session 3 -Tuesday, June 1
Session 4 -Monday, June 7
Session 5 -Wednesday, June 16
Session 6 -Monday, June 28
Session 7 -Tuesday, July 6
Session 8 -Wednesday, July 14
Session 9 -Monday, July 26
Session 10 -Wednesday, August 4
Session 11 -Monday, August 16
Session 12 -Wednesday, August 25
Session 13 –Wednesday, September 1
Session 14 -Monday, September 13
Session 15 –Wednesday, September 22
Session 16 -Monday, October 4
Session 17 -Wednesday, October 13
Session 18 -Monday, October 25
LEADERSHIP CORPS SEMINAR INFORMATION
***Assignment for 5/7 Friday: Read Pages 1-9 In Your Knowledge Booklets.
Use the questions below to guide you in your reading. Be prepared to discuss Thursday.
-What does it take to build a HSFB dynasty?
-"A Vision Creates The Passion" What is your vision?
-Be thinking about goal setting
-How should we go about setting goals for this season?
-What are ways that we can reach our goals?
-What kind of leader do you want to be this year?
-How will you guide your squad toward completing these goals?
REMEBER "A VISION CREATES THE PASSION"
THANKS FOR EVERYTHING MEN! KEEP IT UP!
COACH FARLEY
***Assignment for 5/19 Wednesday:
Introspect yourself as a person and create YOUR VISION.
Today Decide What You Want From This Team As Well As Yourself.
-You as leader. What kind of leader will you be?
-Your Commitment and how will you influence others to commit?
-What do you want our team to look like? How do you want us to play?
-How will you inspire and motivate others?
-How hard are you willing to work? How will you get others to work this hard?
-What are your personal goals? What are your team goals? How will you ensure that the team goals always come first?
-Work on these questions, they will create your vision. By July you should have a vision for yourself and the team.
***NOTE Leadership meeting for Monday 5/31 has been change to Tuesday 6/1.
It was great to see all leaders in attendance last session! I know many of you are busy with State Track, baseball, etc. But you all made it happen. That shows commitment to our team, the leadership corps, and yourself!
-Remember to work on the second reading questions from our session and work on your goals/vision statement.
-Remember preparation is key to successful leadership. Insist upon this from yourself!
May you continue to inspire and lead the way!!
COACH FARLEY
***NOTE Leadership Breakfast June 7, 8:45 In HS Commons. Leadership Meeting After FB Practice Around 10:45.
2010 VSFB Spring Letter From Coach Farley
Friday, April 30, 2010
Vinton-Shellsburg Viking Football Players,
The football season is upon us, and it’s that time of year again to meet and discuss our plans for next year. We have a lot of rebuilding to do and we need to ensure that all of us are working toward that end. Many of you have been out for winter sports and are currently out for spring sports. Several of you have also committed to weight room and SAQ workouts as you work to improve yourself as a football player. A few of you today will be recognized and receive your winter Iron-Man awards for achieving 57 + lifts! We want all of you to work toward the accomplishment of 39 lifts/SAQ’s and stand before the crowd at the lift-a-thon to receive the Iron-Man award in August! You will be required to attend any combination of 3 lifts/KB workouts and 1 SAQ per week. Taking a week or so off of working out for vacations in June or July is fine and greatly encouraged! However, please keep in mind that if you fail to average these 4 workouts (3 KB/Viking Football Weight Session and 1 SAQ) certain privileges will be withdrawn from you i.e. (A NFL combine type shirt will be worn during pregame for all of those that meet the basic workout requirement, if you are a sophomore, you will not be eligible for Varsity promotion if you do not meet the requirement, etc.) These days, it seems like the school year is starting earlier and earlier, therefore so must football. August is full for us this year! Our season officially begins August 2nd with Captains practice for 10-12 grades. 9th grade attendance is optional but strongly encouraged.
In order to achieve in football, you must be eligible to play the game. As a team, every effort must be made to follow the school and state policy concerning athletic eligibility. Academics, tobacco, drugs & alcohol, legal matters. Make sure you’re doing the right thing all of the time. Do not put yourself in a position where you’re jeopardizing yourself, your team, your family, your coaches, or your school. Take every measure to stay safe and ensure that you’re staying out of trouble.
Varsity: Last year was a good start, 4-5 in the regular season with a Sub-State loss. We return 3 All-District players and several others who we have giant expectations for. Both the offensive and defensive lines and the FB positions are wide open. We also need players to step up and replace key losses in the defensive backfield. We want to build on last year success and improve!
Leadership: We will have Captains and Squad Leaders that will set goals and lead us toward their accomplishment. In mid May you will be assigned to a squad. This squad is a unit that will work and communicate together to ensure that all members are lifting, made aware of team activities, etc. Each squad will have a Squad Leader. Your Squad Leader will have all the basic information as to team events, etc. You should receive texts and other communications from your Squad Leaders through out the summer. Note, that your Squad Leaders and Captains have the full backing of the coaching staff. So long as they are doing what’s best for their team they represent the will of the coaches and need to be respected as such. Captains will oversee these squads; they will also arrange a team outing in June and July for the entire varsity football team. Make sure you have the phone #’s of your Captains and your Squad Leader should you have any questions. Also check our VSFB website for constant updates. It’s never OK to say “I didn’t know” or “No one told me” these are now excuses that will not be accepted. It’s your job to find out.
Vinton-Shellsburg Football Leadership & Integrity Seminar: Starting in May, we will be beginning the first Vinton-Shellsburg Football Leadership & Integrity Seminar. This Seminar, which will show up as an honor on your official school transcript, is designed to influence, inspire, and teach leadership to those who want to develop leadership skills. Leadership skills that will not only enable you to become a great leader in football, but also throughout the course of your life. It will be taught by myself and assisted by the other VSFB coaches. Several well-known high school football coaches will be brought in as guest speakers in September and October. To qualify for this honor, you must be a Captain or a Squad Leader. Sophomore coaches will select 2-3 sophomores to attend the seminar and act as sophomore leadership. Anyone who has earned an Iron Man award may also attend at coach’s discretion. There will be 3 sessions a month May-October. Usually from 6:30-7:45. Breakfast will be provided.
Let’s work hard and win this fall! Ever Forward!
Sincerely,
Coach Farley
Viking Football Players Begin Pull-Sled Work!
Several VS Football players have begun using our new pull sleds with harnesses purchased last month by the program. Until we officially begin our summer off season workouts on June 7, we will have these sled workouts Tuesday and Thursday down on the FB practice field near the baseball field immediatly after weights.
Ask Mike Hustead, Logan Merchant, Chris Merchant, Austin Johnson, Brody Kerner, or Dean Utoff about these workouts! They have all been doing it for a month now and are reaping the benefits!
August 2, 3, 4 HS 9-12 Captains Camp
August 5, 6 VSFB Grades 4-12 Youth Football Camp 8-12 AM, 1-3 PM
August 9 Regular HS FB Practices Begins!
2010 VS Viking Football Schedule!
August 20, VS Black Vs. VS White Intrasquad Scrimmage (Pop Scrimmage)
August 27, Benton
September 3, @ South Tama
September 10, Maquoketa
September 17, @Epworth, Western Dubuque
September 24, Marion
October 1, @Anamosa
October 8, @Center Point-Urbana
October 15, Central Clinton, Dewitt
October 22, @Union-La Porte City
V-S Football Top Season Performers Archive Now In Bulletin Board!
I've gathered some additional stats from previous years in the 80's and 90 's as well. Over time, I'd like this archive to be a complete record.
Anyone who has additional season stats, data, etc. from previous years please email them to me. Thanks and Go Vikings!
Coach Farley
2009 Vinton-Shellsburg Viking Football Substate Qualifiers
2009 Vinton-Shellsburg Viking Football
Class 3-A District 4
August 21 Intrasquad Game 7:30 Black vs. Gold Game
August 28 S. Tama @ V-S 7:30 W 51-21
September 4 V-S @ Clear Creek Amana 7:30 L 40-28
September 11 Maqouketa @ V-S 7:30 L 43-20
September 18 V-S @ Marion 7:30 Cancer Donation Game L 42-8
September 25 V-S @ Union-LePorte City 7:30 L 16-14
October 2 Mt. Vernon @ V-S Homecoming 7:30 L 16-13
October 9 Benton Community @ V-S 7:30 W 16-6
October 16 V-S @ Anamonsa 7:30 W 55-14
October 23 Clinton-Dewitt @ V-S 7:30 W 30-8
SUBSTATE October 28 V-S @ New Hampton L 48-7
V-S Viking Metro League Football Grades 4-6
Click Here To Download
The following are the team summaries for the V-S Metro League Football Season. Congratulations to all the players and coaches on a great season! "READYGO!" 5th Grade Black Team Black team record 4-2 ! 5th grade Black Team coaches: Tracy Davis Rich Miracle Josh McGowan Bill Sloop 5th Grade Gold Team Coached by Jim Thompson - Chris Bendull - Andy Smith 5-1 record with 4 shutouts! Vinton 4th Grade record 4-2 ! Coaches: Stu Overton Todd Bohnsack Spencer Weeks Shane Higgins Brad Studebaker Highlights- Our goals for the sesons included (1) Have Fun and enjoy the game of football. (2) Get better everyday as a person and player (3) We are a team working to build one Vinton-Shellsburg program
Congratulations to the 2009 All District Team!
First Team
RB Clint Ferguson Vinton-Shellsburg Senior
RB Jordan Barnes Vinton-Shellsburg Senior
LB Corey Cooling Vinton-Shellsburg Senior
RB Logan Williams Vinton-Shellsburg Junior
LB Gunner Tranel Vinton-Shellsburg Soph.
Second Team
OL Sam Sauer Vinton-Shellsburg Senior
DB Zach Heineman Vinton-Shellsburg Senior
QB Dane Peterson Vinton-Shellsburg Senior
LB Travis Libbert Vinton-Shellsburg Junior
*Congratulations to Clint Ferguson on making the Iowa Newspaper Associations All-State Team at RB!
FIRST ALL STATE PLAYER IN 9 YEARS!
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