Antelope County Player Profiles - Antelope County News

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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Haley Fleetwood, Elkhorn Valley Girls Basketball

1/24/2017

Name: Haley Fleetwood

School: Elkhorn Valley

Grade: Freshman

Parents: Jamie and Kelli Fleetwood

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? My teammates because they help me keep my head up.

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 because it is fun.

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

Meet Mitchell Petersen, Elkhorn Valley Wrestling

1/20/2017

Name: Mitchell Petersen

School: Elkhorn Valley

Grade: Sophomore

Parents: Bob and Tonya Petersen

Weight: 132

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Jordan Burroughs because he is the best.

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

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Wrestling live.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Work hard and you can accomplish anything.

Meet Koby Smith, Elkhorn Valley Boys Basketball

1/20/2017

Name: Koby Smith

School: Elkhorn Valley

Grade: Senior

Parents: Kevin and Angie Bacon

Position: Everything

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? LeBron because he is the best baller in the world.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Stretching with Travis and Julio.

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

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Work hard for your dreams, never give up.

Meet Darren Stewart, Elkhorn Valley Wrestling

1/18/2017

Name: Darren Stewart

School: Elkhorn Valley

Grade: Junior

Parents: Todd and Julie Stewart

Weight: 126

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Joey Tegeler and Isiah Martinez.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Reese’s.

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

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Losing weight sucks.

Meet Hannah Ollendick, Elkhorn Valley Girls Basketball

1/16/2017

Name: Hannah Ollendick

School: Elkhorn Valley

Grade: Sophomore

Parents: Jerome and Kathy Ollendick

Position: Guard/forward

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Mr. Dittmer and Mrs. Black. They take time to explain the stuff we don’t understand and they motivate us through everything we do.

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

What is your favorite practice drill and why? 11-man because it is competitive and you determine how long you’re in the drill.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Always hustle and pay attention.

Meet Kalen Dittrich, Elkhorn Valley Boys Basketball

1/14/2017

Name: Kalen Dittrich

School: Elkhorn Valley

Grade: Junior

Parents: Jerry and Mary Dittrich

Position: Post

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

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? Defensive rotation because it is a three-on-three drill.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Build each other up and encourage each other.

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 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 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 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 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.

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