Antelope County Player Profiles - Antelope County News

Meet Austin Bauer, Elgin Public/Pope John Wrestling

12/5/2016

Name: Austin Bauer

School: Pope John

Grade: Freshman

Parents: Terry and Mary Bauer

Weight: 145

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Coach Jones because he pushes me to get better.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Eat honey and listen to 80s rock.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? 13 minute run at the beginning to get me in shape.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Work hard and never give up and you win some and lose some. It doesn’t matter. Do your best.

Meet Grace Henn, Elgin Public/Pope John Volleyball

10/30/2016

Name: Grace Henn

School: Pope John

Grade: Junior

Parents: Tom and Sandi Henn

Position: Outside hitter

What are your personal goals for the season? Top two in the NVC. Thinkin’ Lincoln.

What is the craziest thing that’s ever happened in practice? Coach accidentally made us do volleyball conditioning around the gym 16 times and it was supposed to be four times.

Who has been your biggest mentor for this sport and why? My mom because she has been my coach ever since I was a little girl.

What is your favorite song for practice or warm-ups? Any song because we can get crazy and have fun with any song.

Meet Maddie Schrage, Elgin Public/Pope John Volleyball

10/30/2016

Name: Maddie Schrage

School: Pope John

Grade: Freshman

Parents: Tami and Jerry Schrage

Position: Right side

What are your personal goals for the season? To improve on my volleyball skills and to have fun playing volleyball.

What is the craziest thing that’s ever happened in practice? Get hit in the head with balls.

Who has been your biggest mentor for this sport and why? My mom because she pushes me to be my best and never give up.

What is your favorite song for practice or warm-ups? Anything that I can dance to.

Meet Lizzy Mlnarik, Elgin Public/Pope John Volleyball

10/30/2016

Name: Lizzy Mlnarik

School: Pope John

Grade: Junior

Parents: Tom and Sue Mlnarik

Position: Right side or wherever I’m needed

What are your personal goals for the season? Have fun and get closer to my team.

What is the craziest thing that’s ever happened in practice? The time we were able to pull Jordan across the floor easily because she was so sweaty.

Who has been your biggest mentor for this sport and why? My friends and family because they support me.

What is your favorite song for practice or warm-ups? ILoveMemphis - Hit The Quan. Really anything thats easy to jam to.

Meet Olivia Lindgren, Elgin Public/Pope John Volleyball

10/29/2016

Name: Olivia Lindgren

School: Elgin Public

Grade: Freshman

Parents: Becky and Jim Lindgren

Position: Right back

What are your personal goals for the season? To get better.

What is the craziest thing that’s ever happened in practice? When we ran barefoot from the park to the school.

Who has been your biggest mentor for this sport and why? Liz Selting and Bailey Wemhoff.

What is your favorite song for practice or warm-ups? The Chainsmokers - Closer

Meet Lauren Seier, Elgin Public/Pope John Volleyball

10/29/2016

Name: Lauren Seier

School: Pope John

Grade: Sophomore

Parents: Craig and Gini Seier

Position: Outside hitter

What are your personal goals for the season? This season, I hope to improve my volleyball skills and I hope I can improve my team work.

What is the craziest thing that’s ever happened in practice? I tripped over a rolling ball during practice once.

Who has been your biggest mentor for this sport and why? My mom is my biggest mentor because she is always there supporting me and I can always count on her for being there for me.

What is your favorite song for practice or warm-ups? Taylor Swift - Shake It Off

Meet Haley Zegers, Elgin Public/Pope John Volleyball

10/28/2016

Name: Haley Zegers

School: Pope John

Grade: Freshman

Parents: Mike and Kristin Zegers

Position: Outside hitter

What are your personal goals for the season? Improve my hitting and passing.

What is the craziest thing that’s ever happened in practice? Slipping in my sweat.

Who has been your biggest mentor for this sport and why? My parents because they give me confidence.

What is your favorite song for practice or warm-ups? Any song.

Meet Araceli Palmer, Elgin Public/Pope John Volleyball

10/26/2016

Name: Araceli Palmer

School: Elgin Public

Grade: Freshman

Parents: Jessica and Travis Mace

Position: Middle hitter

What are your personal goals for the season? Improve myself to help the team succeed.

What is the craziest thing that’s ever happened in practice? Slipping in the sweat during practice.

Who has been your biggest mentor for this sport and why? Baylee Wemhoff because she’s cool and encourages me and everyone else every practice.

What is your favorite song for practice or warm-ups? Hamilton - Wait For It

Meet Anna Heilhecker, Elgin Public/Pope John Volleyball

10/25/2016

Name: Anna Heilhecker

School: Elgin Public

Grade: Sophomore

Parents: Heidi Rethmeier and Joe Heilhecker

Position: Setter

What are your personal goals for the season? Have fun while working hard.

What is the craziest thing that’s ever happened in practice? Heather farting during abs.

Who has been your biggest mentor for this sport and why? Amy, because she is also nice to everyone.

What is your favorite song for practice or warm-ups? A song that gets us all up and moving.

Meet Marie Meis, Elgin Public/Pope John Volleyball

10/24/2016

Name: Marie Meis

School: Pope John

Grade: Junior

Parents: Jim and Anne Meis

Position: Outside hitter

What are your personal goals for the season? To have fun and be a team player.

What is the craziest thing that’s ever happened in practice? I fell over during a drill.

Who has been your biggest mentor for this sport and why? Coach Emily because she’s not only my aunt but an inspiring coach.

What is your favorite song for practice or warm-ups? Mackelmore - Downtown

Meet Kelsey Welding, Elgin Public/Pope John Volleyball

10/22/2016

Name: Kelsey Welding

School: Pope John

Grade: Senior

Parents: Middle or outside back

Position: Alan and Lisa Welding

What are your personal goals for the season? I want to become better and make it to state.

What is the craziest thing that’s ever happened in practice? When we did four times the amount on a drill because no one understood the instructions.

Who has been your biggest mentor for this sport and why? Coach Emily because she pushed us to become better and always made practice fun.

What is your favorite song for practice or warm-ups? N/A

Meet Kayce Kallhoff, Elgin Public/Pope John Volleyball

10/22/2016

Name: Kayce Kallhoff

School: Elgin Public

Grade: Freshman

Parents: Brent and Susan Kallhoff

Position: Setter and hitter

What are your personal goals for the season? To improve on setting since this is my first year doing it.

What is the craziest thing that’s ever happened in practice? When Lydia’s rat followed us to the park, running and played sand volleyball with us.

Who has been your biggest mentor for this sport and why? My senior cousin Amy because she has worked hard over the summer and I look up to her for that.

What is your favorite song for practice or warm-ups? Anything by Fergie.

Meet Amy Nelson, Elgin Public/Pope John Volleyball

10/22/2016

Name: Amy Nelson

School: Pope John

Grade: Senior

Parents: Randy and Diane Nelson

Position: Middle

What are your personal goals for the season? To play to the best of my ability. Have a ton of fun and make a lot of memories.

What is the craziest thing that’s ever happened in practice? When I went up to hit and karate chopped the net.

Who has been your biggest mentor for this sport and why? My family because they support me in everything I do.

What is your favorite song for practice or warm-ups? Any song that gets us pumped up.

Meet Heather Bauer, Elgin Public/Pope John Volleyball

10/19/2016

Name: Heather Bauer

School: Pope John

Grade: Junior

Parents: Terry and Mary Jane Bauer

Position: Outside hitter

What are your personal goals for the season? Kick butt and take names… but still have fun!

What is the craziest thing that’s ever happened in practice? When we did a “team bonding” and performed a human conveyor belt after a hard, long and sweaty practice.

Who has been your biggest mentor for this sport and why? Coaches, family and friends because they push me when I don’t think I can go anymore.

What is your favorite song for practice or warm-ups? Any song with a good beat that gets us pumped and goofy.

Meet Paige Meis, Elgin Public/Pope John Volleyball

10/18/2016

Name: Paige Meis

School: Pope John

Grade: Junior

Parents: Ben and Anna Meis

Position: Outside hitter

What are your personal goals for the season? Become a better player throughout the season. Help the relationship of our team grow.

What is the craziest thing that’s ever happened in practice? When we did a human conveyor belt after practice when we were so sweaty.

Who has been your biggest mentor for this sport and why? My parents and coaches support me and push me to do my best all season long.

What is your favorite song for practice or warm-ups? We can make any song a pump up song.

Meet Allyson Wemhoff, Elgin Public/Pope John Volleyball

10/17/2016

Name: Allyson Wemhoff

School: Elgin Public

Grade: Sophomore

Parents: Greg and Joyce Wemhoff

Position: Setter

What are your personal goals for the season? To improve overall as a volleyball player and to build stronger bonds with my teammates.

What is the craziest thing that’s ever happened in practice? After a really hard practice, and we were all sweaty, we did a human conveyor belt.

Who has been your biggest mentor for this sport and why? Probably my sister. She’s not afraid to tell me things the way it is. She’s also always been that great source of support for me. Overall, I believe she’s assisted in making me the player I am today.

What is your favorite song for practice or warm-ups? We can listen to any song and somehow go crazy with it.

Meet Baylee Wemhoff, Elgin Public/Pope John Volleyball

10/16/2016

Name: Baylee Wemhoff

School: Elgin Public

Grade: Senior

Parents: Greg and Joyce Wemhoff

Position: Setter

What are your personal goals for the season? I want to be a good leader on and off the court. Always trying to be positive.

What is the craziest thing that’s ever happened in practice? Coach accidentally made us do 16 volleyball conditioning drills and it was only supposed to be four times!

Who has been your biggest mentor for this sport and why? My parents. I couldn't thank them enough for everything they have done for me. They are always there for me when I need them the most.

What is your favorite song for practice or warm-ups? Any song as long as it can get everyone pumped up. Anything easy to dance to.

Meet Taya Voborny, Elgin Public/Pope John Volleyball

10/15/2016

Name: Taya Voborny

School: Pope John

Grade: Senior

Parents: Stan and Wendy Voborny

Position: Outside hitter

What are your personal goals for the season? To become a stronger hitter.

What is the craziest thing that’s ever happened in practice? Emily telling us to stay out of the lava.

Who has been your biggest mentor for this sport and why? My sister. She was a senior when I was a freshman and it helped me be less shy in practice so I could give it my all.

What is your favorite song for practice or warm-ups? Meghan Trainor - Me Too

Meet Faith Kinney, Elgin Public/Pope John Volleyball

10/15/2016

Name: Faith Kinney

School: Pope John

Grade: Freshman

Parents: Josh and Maria Kinney

Position: Back row middle

What are your personal goals for the season? To increase volleyball skills over the season. NVC Champs.

What is the craziest thing that’s ever happened in practice? People getting hit during hitting lines.

Who has been your biggest mentor for this sport and why? My parents because they encourage me.

What is your favorite song for practice or warm-ups? Frankie Ocean - Forrest Gump

Meet Kaylee Martinsen, Elgin Public/Pope John Volleyball

10/8/2016

Name: Kaylee Martinsen

School: Elgin Public

Grade: Freshman

Parents: Chad and Jamie Martinsen

Position: Middle hitter

What are your personal goals for the season? To get better at hitting and make it to state.

What is the craziest thing that’s ever happened in practice? Me trying different positions because I ended up getting hit because I’m not in the right spot.

Who has been your biggest mentor for this sport and why? My parents because they push me to work harder every day.

What is your favorite song for practice or warm-ups? Jonas Brothers - Year 3000 or any remixes Liz has because they are funny.

Meet Nickol Payne, Elgin Public/Pope John Volleyball

10/4/2016

Name: Nickol Payne

School: Pope John

Grade: Junior

Parents: Raymond and Peggy Payne

Position: Setter

What are your personal goals for the season? Best year for Wolfpack volleyball.

What is the craziest thing that’s ever happened in practice? I sent Jordan Mescher to the hospital.

Who has been your biggest mentor for this sport and why? He’s sorta crippled and can’t help me much, but my dad has helped me through all the years of volleyball and my grandparents push me to be the best as well.

What is your favorite song for practice or warm-ups? Celine Dion - My Heart Will Go On (Titanic Song) and Bologna Song!

Meet Jordan Mescher, Elgin Public/Pope John Volleyball

9/30/2016

Name: Jordan Mescher

School: Pope John

Grade: Senior

Parents: Bill and Teri Mescher

Position: Libero

What are your personal goals for the season? Top two in NVC and state.

What is the craziest thing that’s ever happened in practice? Nicki Payne almost gave me a concussion once.

Who has been your biggest mentor for this sport and why? My parents. They are always pushing me to do the best I can and are willing to help me outside of practice.

What is your favorite song for practice or warm-ups? Jonas Brothers - Year 3000

Meet Jasmine Wiese, Elkhorn Valley Volleyball

9/30/2016

Name: Jasmine Wiese

School: Elkhorn Valley

Grade: Junior

Parents: Rex Wiese and Angie Eischeid

Position: Defensive specialist

What are your personal goals for the season? Get better and who the underclassmen good leadership.

What is the craziest thing that’s ever happened in practice? Running all practice.

Who has been your biggest mentor for this sport and why? Alyssa. She always pushes me hard to get better.

What is your favorite song for practice or warm-ups? Chainsmokers - Closer or Lifehouse - You and Me

Meet Nick Iburg, Elgin Public/Pope John Football

9/22/2016

Name: Nick Iburg

School: Elgin Public

Grade: Senior

Parents: John and Sherri Iburg

Position: Center and nose guard

What are your personal goals for the season? Try my hardest.

What is the craziest thing that’s ever happened in practice? I had fun.

Who has been your biggest mentor for this sport and why? Coach Eisenhauer.

What is your favorite song for practice or warm-ups? Hells Bells.

Meet Carter Schindler, Elgin Public/Pope John Football

9/22/2016

Name: Carter Schindler

School: Elgin Public

Grade: Junior

Parents: Lincoln and Amanda Schindler

Position: Nose guard and guard

What are your personal goals for the season? To make myself better every day.

What is the craziest thing that’s ever happened in practice? The one day when we didn’t have conditioning.

Who has been your biggest mentor for this sport and why? Mr. Eisenhauer.

What is your favorite song for practice or warm-ups? Stone Temple Pilots - Wicked Garden

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