Antelope County Player Profiles - Antelope County News

Meet Zach Hoffman, Clearwater-Orchard Wrestling

2/8/2017

Name: Zachary Hoffman

School: Clearwater-Orchard

Grade: Freshman

Parents: David and Jeri Hoffman

Weight: 280

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? My dad.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? That we get to see how much we learn.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? The half nelson.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? N/A

Meet Kayla Wright, Neligh-Oakdale Girls Basketball

2/8/2017

Name: Kayla Wright

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Senior

Parents: Mike and Amy Wright

Position: Post

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? My parents because they’re always there for me and they always support me.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Take a nap or have a snack.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Wall jumps because I’m kinda good at them.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Give it all you have, it’ll be over before you know it.

Meet Alejandro Martinez, Elkhorn Valley Wrestling

2/7/2017

Name: Alejandro Martinez

School: Elkhorn Valley

Grade: Senior

Parents: Heather Martinez

Weight: 120

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Coach Tegeler. He is always pushing me to be better.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Warm up with the team.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Wrestling live. It’s fun.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? If you don’t love the sport, then don’t do it.

Meet James Kester, Clearwater-Orchard Wrestling

2/7/2017

Name: James Kester

School: Clearwater-Orchard

Grade: Freshman

Parents: Duane and Jenn Kester

Weight:

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? My uncles, grandpa and my dad as they wrestled and love watching wrestling and really wanted me to do it.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? I am new to the team so I guess we will find out when we actually get to a match.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? My favorite drill is conditioning because I actually know for sure that I’m doing it right.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? My advice is simple, just show up, do what you are supposed to and then go home to show up tomorrow.

Meet Lexi King, Elkhorn Valley Girls Basketball

2/6/2017

Name: Lexi King

School: Elkhorn Valley

Grade: Senior

Parents: Frank and Tonya Murphy

Position: Post

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Coaches Dittmer and Black.

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

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

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Always hustle and know you can always improve.

Meet Gage Dawson, Neligh-Oakdale Boys Basketball

2/6/2017

Name: Gage Dawson

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Freshman

Parents: Troy and Heather Dawson

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Grant because he helps everybody and tells us what to do.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Getting lit on the bus with everybody.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? 11-man because we get to go against everybody and play.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Play for the Warriors, because we’re the best.

Meet Julia Thiele, Clearwater-Orchard Girls Basketball

2/4/2017

Name: Julia Thiele

School: Clearwater-Orchard

Grade: Sophomore

Parents: Jim and Leenda Thiele

Position: Guard

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

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Warm ups with Allison and praying.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? 17’s, suicides and wallies.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Leave it all on the court.

Meet Jaclynn Hixson, Neligh-Oakdale Girls Basketball

2/4/2017

Name: Jaclynn Hixson

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Junior

Parents: Jeff and Dawn Hixson

Position: Forward

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Bailey Frey because we grew up together loving the sport.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Singing with my teammates.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Two-ball power lay up because it gives me time to work on post moves.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Always strive to be better at everything you do on and off the court.

Meet Kaylee Bacon, Elkhorn Valley Girls Basketball

2/4/2017

Name: Kaylee Bacon

School: Elkhorn Valley

Grade: Freshman

Parents: Kevin and Angie Bacon

Position: Post

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Alyssa Rood because she helps when you don’t know what you’re doing.

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

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Falcons win because it is fun to compete.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Listen to your coaches.

Meet Zach King, Clearwater-Orchard Wrestling

2/4/2017

Name: Zach King

School: Clearwater-Orchard

Grade: Sophomore

Parents: Brian and Chantel King

Weight:

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Dan Roeber and Paul Kester. They push me to do my best.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? I like listening to music.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? I like takedown drills because they help me get better.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? I would say fight through the pain because you only get better.

Meet Nate Buck, Neligh-Oakdale Boys Basketball

2/2/2017

Name: Nate Buck

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Junior

Parents: Tracy and April Buck

Position: Post

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

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 fun.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Drink water and work hard.

Meet Travis Fleetwood, Elkhorn Valley Boys Basketball

2/2/2017

Name: Travis Fleetwood

School: Elkhorn Valley

Grade: Senior

Parents: Jamie and Kelli Fleetwood

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Austin James Miller. He inspired me to go out.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Stretching with my boy Rico, AKA Julio Sierra.

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

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Go to conditioning because if you don’t, you’ll get tired fast during practice.

Meet Luke Henn, Elgin Public/Pope John Wrestling

2/2/2017

Name: Luke Henn

School: Pope John

Grade: Freshman

Parents: Denis and Jan Henn

Weight: 126

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Ryan Pelster. He went to finals at state and he is a cool guy.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Focus my mind on the task at hand.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Rock and roll. It helps remind myself how to shoot.

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

Meet Taylor Sanne, Clearwater-Orchard Girls Basketball

2/2/2017

Name: Taylor Sanne

School: Clearwater-Orchard

Grade: Sophomore

Parents: Mike and Jackie Sanne

Position: Post

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Nathan Scott. He’s the man. And Harambe.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Praying. It gives me feels. Eating food. Food is life.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? 11-man. It’s easy.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Play like it’s your last!

Meet Kenzi Tschirren, Neligh-Oakdale Girls Basketball

2/1/2017

Name: Kenzi Tschirren

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Sophomore

Parents: Tony and Julie Tschirren

Position: Post

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? My dad because he helps me every game.

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

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Two on three, two on one because it makes us do live play but not with all ten people.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? To never give up, you will have bad days. Practice is a huge key, make every practice as if it was your last game.

Meet Jasmine Wiese, Elkhorn Valley Girls Basketball

2/1/2017

Name: Jasmine Wiese

School: Elkhorn Valley

Grade: Junior

Parents: Mike and Angie Eischeid and Rex Wiese

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? The seniors because they always push me hard to get better.

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

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

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Stay positive all the time.

Meet Hayes Miller, Elgin Public/Pope John Wrestling

1/31/2017

Name: Hayes Miller

School: Elgin Public

Grade: Junior

Parents: Bill and Angie Miller

Weight: 132

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Ryan Pelster.

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

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Rock and roll because it helps with shooting.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Even if you don’t know what you’re doing, give it 100 percent.

Meet Austin Pokorny, Clearwater-Orchard Wrestling

1/31/2017

Name: Austin Pokorny

School: Clearwater-Orcahrd

Grade: Sophomore

Parents: Bob and Jayne Pokorny

Weight: 145-152

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Coaches Paul and Roeber. They have really made me want to get my goals and be the best I can be.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Talking to Roeber and just having fun to get my mind off my match.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? The 10 minutes of stairs because I feel like I’m in shape.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Set achievable goals that you know you can reach and always have fun.

Meet Alexis Jensen, Neligh-Oakdale Girls Basketball

1/30/2017

Name: Alexis Jensen

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Senior

Parents: Troy and Tawnya Jensen

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? My mom. She has always supported me. She pushed me to do better.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Having Jayda braid my bangs and having Heather stretch my legs.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Zig-zag dribbling and two-ball power lay up.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Always give 110 percent in practice. It will pay off in games.

Meet Xavier Antuna, Elkhorn Valley Wrestling

1/30/2017

Name: Xavier Antuna

School: Elkhorn Valley

Grade:

Parents: Bernadino Gusman and Priscilla Antuna

Weight: 195

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Chris Petersen.

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

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

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Just do it.

Meet Heather Bauer, Elgin Public/Pope John Girls Basketball

1/27/2017

Name: Heather Bauer

School: Pope John

Grade: Junior

Parents: Terry and Mary Jane Bauer

Position: Post

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? My cousin and uncle because they never fail to encourage me and push me.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Running through plays and learning the opponent’s weaknesses and listening to music.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Animal because you get to go crazy with no fouls. You put your all into it and pray you’re not the one who gets elbowed in the face.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Never give up. Just because something might seem hard, doesn’t mean you quit because you never know what the future holds.

Meet Eli Macke, Clearwater-Orchard Wrestling

1/27/2017

Name: Eli Macke

School: Clearwater-Orchard

Grade: Freshman

Parents: Dan Macke and Candice Moser

Weight: 132

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? N/A

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 never give up.

Meet Tyson Belitz, Neligh-Oakdale Boys Basketball

1/26/2017

Name: Tyson Belitz

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Senior

Parents: Matt and Angie Belitz

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Jeff Kerkman for how much he helped us when we were younger.

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? Five on five on five.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Work hard.

Meet PJ Miguelino, Elkhorn Valley Boys Basketball

1/26/2017

Name: PJ Miguelino

School: Elkhorn Valley

Grade: Junior

Parents: Mary Miguelino

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Steph Curry. His three-point game is killer.

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

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Falcon layups. It makes me run a lot.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? There’s no reason not to try something. This is the time to experiment.

Meet Logan Henn, Elgin Public/Pope John Wrestling

1/25/2017

Name: Logan Henn

School: Pope John

Grade: Junior

Parents: Denis and Jan Henn

Weight: 120

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? My dad.

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

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

What advice would you offer younger athletes? You can beat anyone.

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