Antelope County Player Profiles - Antelope County News

Meet Rachel Higgins, Neligh-Oakdale Girls Basketball

1/12/2017

Name: Rachel Higgins

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Junior

Parents: Brad and Jenny Higgins

Position:

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? My parents for always pushing me.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Listening to music and drinking Gatorade.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? When we do layups and Bloedorn and Lindsay hit us.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Always try to get better.

Meet Tyler Miller, Elkhorn Valley Wrestling

1/12/2017

Name: Tyler Miller

School: Elkhorn Valley

Grade: Senior

Parents: Tony and Kristi Miller

Weight: 138

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? My dad has been my biggest influence because he took me to meets my whole childhood.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Praying.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Trains because it is like NASCAR.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Learn how to cut weight.

Meet Kyle Schumacher, Elgin Public/Pope John Boys Basketball

1/11/2017

Name: Kyle Schumacher

School: Pope John

Grade: Sophomore

Parents: Kevin and Lisa Schumacher

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Parents. They have been pushing me since I was a kid.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Listening to music in the locker room.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Spot shooting because it helps improve our shooting percentage greatly.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Get involved in the summer and build off that with hard work throughout the year.

Meet Allee Snider, Clearwater-Orchard Girls Basketball

1/11/2017

Name: Allee Snider

School: Clearwater-Orchard

Grade: Senior

Parents: Jay and Tina Snider

Position: Post

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? My parents and coaches because they push me to be the best I can be.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Praying and eating honey BBQ chips.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? 11-man because it’s the closest to a game-like drill.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Work hard, play hard.

Meet Kaleb Pofahl, Neligh-Oakdale Wrestling

1/10/2017

Name: Kaleb Pofahl

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Freshman

Parents: Josh Schindler and Megan Allemang

Weight:

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? My uncle Levi. He’s helped me since I was first able to wrestle and taught me a lot of moves.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Listening to music.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Live drilling.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Have fun and work hard.

Meet Josiah Wriedt, Elkhorn Valley Boys Basketball

1/10/2017

Name: Josiah Wriedt

School: Elkhorn Valley

Grade: Freshman

Parents: Jim and Michelle Wriedt

Position: Guard/post

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Austin Miller because he tells me what I need to work harder on.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Listening to country music of 106 Kix.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Too many to name.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? To pay attention in practice and work hard.

Meet Jordan Mescher, Elgin Public/Pope John Girls Basketball

1/9/2017

Name: Jordan Mescher

School: Pope John

Grade: Senior

Parents: Bill and Teri Mescher

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Parents. They push me to be my best every day in everything I do.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Jamming in the locker room.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Three-point contest.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Pain is only temporary.

Meet Ryan Wilhelm, Clearwater-Orchard Boys Basketball

1/9/2017

Name: Ryan Wilhelm

School: Clearwater-Orchard

Grade: Sophomore

Parents: Steve and Jana Wilhelm

Position: Post

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Shaq, Gortat and coaches.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Listening to music.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Scrimmage.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Work hard.

Meet Beau Murray, Neligh-Oakdale Boys Basketball

1/6/2017

Name: Beau Murray

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Sophomore

Parents: Dan and Jenny Murray

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Parents. They pushed me to do better.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Layups.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Tennessee Shoot.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Never give up.

Meet Elizabeth Osborn, Elkhorn Valley Girls Basketball

1/6/2017

Name: Elizabeth Osborn

School: Elkhorn Valley

Grade: Senior

Parents: Kathy and Bill Osborn

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? God. No need to explain.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Praying, singing and watching film.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Falcons win. It usually indicates the end of practice and you walk out of the gym on a good note after it.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? “Only react to the game of basketball” - Mr. Dittmer

Meet Geoffrey Carr, Elgin Public/Pope John Wrestling

1/6/2017

Name: Geoffrey Carr

School: Elgin Public

Grade: Senior

Parents: Brian and Jennifer Carr

Weight: 132

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? My parents and grandparents because they cheer for me even when I am behind.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Listening to music.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Jump ropes.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Be ready for a tough workout.

Meet Kylie Thiele, Clearwater-Orchard Girls Basketball

1/6/2017

Name: Kylie Thiele

School: Clearwater-Orchard

Grade: Senior

Parents: Gary and Mary Thiele

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Julia Thiele because she’s my twin. And Harambe.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Praying, eating honey BBQ Lays and listening to music.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Scrimmaging because it prepares me the most for games.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Work hard and remember to play your game.

Meet Kristen Snodgrass, Neligh-Oakdale Girls Basketball

1/5/2017

Name: Kristen Snodgrass

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Sophomore

Parents: Mike and Sharla Snodgrass

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? My parents. They make me try hard and have taught me to love the sport.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Taking a nap on the bus if it is an away game.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Scrimmaging.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? You only have four years, make it count.

Meet Dillon Stewart, Elkhorn Valley Wrestling

1/5/2017

Name: Dillon Stewart

School: Elkhorn Valley

Grade: Junior

Parents: Todd and Julie Stewart

Weight:

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Chris Gale. Pushing me to be my best.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Eating a snickers.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Live wrestling.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Let it fly.

Meet Ashton Evans, Elgin Public/Pope John Boys Basketball

1/5/2017

Name: Ashton Evans

School: Elgin Public

Grade: Junior

Parents: Robbie Evans and Becky Trombley

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Parents and friends because of all the support. And Chad Bode.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Listening to tunes.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Minnesota Drill because it is the most fun.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Stay out of trouble and have a positive attitude.

Meet Derek Maxwell, Clearwater-Orchard Wrestling

1/5/2017

Name: Derek Maxwell

School: Clearwater-Orchard

Grade: Sophomore

Parents: Larry and Marjie Peed

Weight: 138

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? My dad. He has always encouraged me and told me to never give up.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? My favorite is round the horn because it loosens me up.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? I would say the army crawl because I wanted to go to the army when I was little.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Be smart, stay healthy and believe in yourself.

Meet Jose Luna, Neligh-Oakdale Wrestling

1/4/2017

Name: Jose Luna

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Sophomore

Parents: Leonardo and Virginia Luna

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Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Mr. Davis and Andrew Herley because they showed me to never give up.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Concentrate and listen to music.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Double leg and single leg because I like it.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Never give up.

Meet Isaiah Greenhalgh, Elkhorn Valley Boys Basketball

1/4/2017

Name: Isaiah Greenhalgh

School: Elkhorn Valley

Grade: Junior

Parents: James and Amanda Greenhalgh

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Austin Miller.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? N/A

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Falcon layups.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Don’t be late.

Meet Paige Meis, Elgin Public/Pope John Girls Basketball

1/3/2017

Name: Paige Meis

School: Pope John

Grade: Junior

Parents: Ben and Anna Meis

Position: Guard/forward

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? My dad and brother were both basketball players and push me to do my best.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Dancing in the locker room with my team.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? 32 because it gets very competitive.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Go out for every sport because the will only compliment one another.

Meet Grady Bellingtier, Clearwater-Orchard Boys Basketball

1/3/2017

Name: Grady Bellingtier

School: Clearwater-Orchard

Grade: Senior

Parents: Greg and Connie Bellingtier

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Coaches because they push us.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Listen to music and pray.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Scrimmage.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Work hard, don’t give up.

Meet Grant White, Neligh-Oakdale Boys Basketball

1/2/2017

Name: Grant White

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Senior

Parents: Heather Dawson and Jeff White

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Jeffrey Kerkman. He’s a great mentor.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Lit music and mine and Cole’s dope handshake.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Scrimmaging.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Get buckets.

Meet Delilah Sierra, Elkhorn Valley Girls Basketball

1/2/2017

Name: Delilah Sierra

School: Elkhorn Valley

Grade: Junior

Parents: Catherine King

Position: Post

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Coach Black and Coach Dittmer. They are great motivators and are very helpful.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Listening to music in the locker room with the team.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? T-Bird.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? To stay focused, play hard and have fun.

Meet Cole Belitz, Neligh-Oakdale Boys Basketball

12/29/2016

Name: Cole Belitz

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Sophomore

Parents: Matt and Angie Belitz

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? My brother. He is constantly teaching me new things and working to get better.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Lit jams in the locker room and mine and Grant’s dope handshake.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Five on five on five scrimmage.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Whenever someone tells you not to shoot, looks them in the pupils and splash that tres.

Meet Chayton Faulkner, Elkhorn Valley Wrestling

12/29/2016

Name: Chayton Faulkner

School: Elkhorn Valley

Grade: Freshman

Parents: Reanne Maughan

Weight: 152

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? I just love wrestling.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? N/A

What is your favorite practice drill and why? N/A

What advice would you offer younger athletes? To know that if you’re losing, don’t give up because we’ve all been there. Even the best.

Meet Calli Krebs, Elgin Public/Pope John Girls Basketball

12/29/2016

Name: Calli Krebs

School: Pope John

Grade: Junior

Parents: Jeff and Lynette Krebs

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? My father. He always has something to say after games.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Jamming, obviously.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Three-point contest.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Enjoy sports. Fight through pain. Have fun.

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