Antelope County News - Antelope County Player Profiles

Meet Tucker Knust, Neligh-Oakdale Boys Basketball

2/15/2017

Name: Tucker Knust

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Sophomore

Parents: Gail and April Knust

Position: Post

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? LeBron. I say he’s the greatest.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Huddle right before we take the court.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Five on five on five. It’s fun.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Don’t drink a lot of pop.

Meet Isiac Kurpgeweit, Neligh-Oakdale Boys Basketball

2/15/2017

Name: Isiac Kurpgeweit

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Sophomore

Parents: Cris and Denise Kurpgeweit

Position: Post

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Parents because they have helped me push myself.

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

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Five on five on five because it’s a fun scrimmage.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Don’t give up and all in.

Meet Hunter Charf, Neligh-Oakdale Boys Basketball

2/15/2017

Name: Hunter Charf

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Freshman

Parents: Stacy and Danelle Charf

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? My dad. He taught me a lot.

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

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

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Work hard.

Meet Neven Kline, Neligh-Oakdale Boys Basketball

2/14/2017

Name: Neven Kline

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Freshman

Parents: Steven and Nicole Kline

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Parents because they push me to the best of my potential.

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

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Tennessee shooting because it’s fun to me.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? When you feel like you’ve reached the limit, you try to push yourself because you haven’t actually reached it yet.

Meet Colby Sehi, Neligh-Oakdale Boys Basketball

2/14/2017

Name: Colby Sehi

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Freshman

Parents: Jaysen Sehi and Jennifer Woodard

Position: Post

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Chris Bentley. He is a good person.

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

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Tennessee Shoot. I get to practice my shooting.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Keep your grades up.

Meet Clayton Anderson, Neligh-Oakdale Boys Basketball

2/14/2017

Name: Clayton Anderson

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Senior

Parents: Fred and Linda Anderson

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Jeff Kerkman. He was my first basketball coach.

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

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Shell drills. It’s close to game-like as we get.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Always work hard.

Meet Vanessa Carpenter, Clearwater-Orchard Girls Basketball

2/13/2017

Name: Vanessa Carpenter

School: Clearwater-Orchard

Grade: Senior

Parents: Vance Carpenter and Susy Arehart

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Harambe

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Pre-game jams with Jackie.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Basketball massages.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Go hard or go home.

Meet Sierra Rystrom, Elkhorn Valley Girls Basketball

2/13/2017

Name: Sierra Rystrom

School: Elkhorn Valley

Grade: Sophomores

Parents: Brandon and Jen Rystrom

Position: Post/guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Alyssa Rood because she tells me to keep my head up.

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

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Falcons win. We all have fun together.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Have confidence in yourself and your teammates.

Meet Summer Schroeder, Clearwater-Orchard Girls Basketball

2/13/2017

Name: Summer Schroeder

School: Clearwater-Orchard

Grade: Freshman

Parents: Brian and Kam Schroeder

Position: Guard and post

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Julian Tuttle because she has so much swagger.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Chugging pop with Julian Tuttle on the bus.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? 11-man and free throws because you need free throws to win.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Work your hardest and savor the moments.

Meet Shelby Cakebread, Elkhorn Valley Girls Basketball

2/13/2017

Name: Shelby Cakebread

School: Elkhorn Valley

Grade: Senior

Parents: Time and Karen Cakebread

Position: Post

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? My teammates, the past seniors and my coaches because they motivate me to try my best and be the best.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Jamming to music with my team.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Two-on-two rebounding because it is fun pushing each other around.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Always keep your head up and you will always have room for improvement.

Meet Katie Stearns, Clearwater-Orchard Girls Basketball

2/12/2017

Name: Katie Jo Stearns

School: Clearwater-Orchard

Grade: Sophomore

Parents: Steve and Michelle Stearns

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? My dad because he pushes me to do my best.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Going to Hi-Way Mart with Allee, Grace and Skye.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? 11-man because it is a full speed drill.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? To work hard no matter what.

Meet Sadie Smutny, Elkhorn Valley Girls Basketball

2/12/2017

Name: Sadie Smutny

School: Elkhorn Valley

Grade: Freshman

Parents: Rick and Sonet Smutny

Position: Post

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Amber and Delilah. They are always pushing me to get better.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? When the whole team prays before the game.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? T-Bird because it is a fun drill.

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

Meet Holly Schacht, Clearwater-Orchard Girls Basketball

2/12/2017

Name: Holly Schacht

School: Clearwater-Orchard

Grade: Sophomore

Parents: Lee and Teri Schacht

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? My dad because he helps me with the sport and supports me.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Praying and hanging with Summer.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? 11-man drill.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? To work hard.

Meet Olivia Nall, Elkhorn Valley Girls Basketball

2/12/2017

Name: Olivia Nall

School: Elkhorn Valley

Grade: Freshman

Parents: Andrea Nall

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Alyssa Rood. She helps me keep my head up and she keeps me motivated.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? When we all gather and pray.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Three-man weave

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Keep your head up, you can go far.

Meet Heather Pellatz, Neligh-Oakdale Girls Basketball

2/12/2017

Name: Heather Pellatz

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Senior

Parents: Ed and Jennifer Pellatz

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? My teammates because they support me even if I mess up.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Listening to music or having my hair braided.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Izzo drill. I like to rebound.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Work hard and play every game like it’s your last.

Meet Taylor Bolling, Clearwater-Orchard Girls Basketball

2/11/2017

Name: Taylor Bolling

School: Clearwater-Orchard

Grade: Freshman

Parents: Merlin and Janette Bolling

Position: Post

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? The upperclassmen because they are always supporting the underclassmen.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Hanging with Brooke and Brooklynn.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Layup drill. I like layups.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? To work your hardest.

Meet Matty Boldt, Elkhorn Valley Girls Basketball

2/11/2017

Name: Matty Boldt

School: Elkhorn Valley

Grade: Junior

Parents: Jennifer Etgen and Brandon Boldt

Position: Post

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? My coaches and teammates. They always push you to be your best.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Jamming and dancing with my ladies.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Practice in general. It’s all my favorite.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Always keep your head up and stay positive.

Meet Jackie Olivan, Clearwater-Orchard Girls Basketball

2/11/2017

Name: Jackie Olivan

School: Clearwater-Orchard

Grade: Freshman

Parents: Regino Olivan and Graciela Reyes

Position: Post

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? All of the upperclassmen and my coaches. They come to practice every day determined to get better.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Jamming with Vanessa.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Husker drill because its intense.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Try your best and work hard. It’ll be worth it.

Meet Kirstyn Evans, Elkhorn Valley Girls Basketball

2/11/2017

Name: Kirstyn Evans

School: Elkhorn Valley

Grade: Junior

Parents: Tanja Evans

Position: Wing

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? My brother, Kendall.

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

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

What advice would you offer younger athletes? To keep your head up and always stay positive.

Meet Kinzly Macke, Clearwater-Orchard Girls Basketball

2/10/2017

Name: Kinzly Macke

School: Clearwater-Orchard

Grade: Senior

Parents: Dan Macke and Candace Moser

Position: Post and wing

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? My grandpa because he has always been there for me and tells me I do good even if I don’t.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Half court shots.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Husker drill.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Give it your all because you never know when it will be over and don’t foul.

Meet Skye Schroeder, Clearwater-Orchard Girls Basketball

2/10/2017

Name: Skye Schroeder

School: Clearwater-Orchard

Grade: Junior

Parents: Brian and Kam Schroeder

Position: Wing and post

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? My mom because she pushes me to do my best.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Jamming out to our favorite music.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? 11-man because its close to scrimmaging.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? To try your hardest.

Meet Kierra Bearinger, Clearwater-Orchard Girls Basketball

2/10/2017

Name: Kierra Bearinger

School: Clearwater-Orchard

Grade: Freshman

Parents: Jarod and Tammy Bearinger

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? My parents because they always encourage me.

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

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Husker Drill.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Practice and stick with it.

Meet Julian Tuttle, Clearwater-Orchard Girls Basketball

2/10/2017

Name: Julian Tuttle

School: Clearwater-Orchard

Grade: Sophomore

Parents: Jeremy and Jill Tuttle, Cheri Brandt

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Summer Schroeder because she has so much swagger. And Harambe.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Chugging pop with Summer Schroeder on the bus.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Free throws because they are somewhat easy.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? It goes by fast so give it all you got.

Meet Jayda Chance, Neligh-Oakdale Girls Basketball

2/9/2017

Name: Jayda Chance

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Senior

Parents: Kathie Chance

Position: Anything

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? My bro because he made me shoot and I always lost in horse.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? I like braiding everyone’s hair.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? None of them because they all involve running.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Don’t draw the number seven in the deck of death. It sucks.

Meet Tucker Hecht, Elkhorn Valley Boys Basketball

2/9/2017

Name: Tucker Hecht

School: Elkhorn Valley

Grade: Senior

Parents: Paul and Stephanie Hecht

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Chicago Bulls because of what they have accomplished.

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

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Falcon layups because it makes us better.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Put in the work to get great results.

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