Antelope County Player Profiles - Antelope County News

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Cade Wilkinson, Neligh-Oakdale Wrestling

1/24/2017

Name: Cade Wilkinson

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Sophomore

Parents: Justin and Carla Wilkinson

Weight:

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? My old coach, Mr. Bennett. He created memorable moments with me.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? High five my sister.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Learning inside cradle. It’s my favorite move.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Have passion for the sport and be ready for anything.

Meet Kinsley Klabenes, Neligh-Oakdale Girls Basketball

1/20/2017

Name: Kinsley Klabenes

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Senior

Parents: Stacy and Julie Klabenes

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? My dad. He coached me from fourth to eighth grade and gave me the love I have for the sport.

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

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Three on two, two on one.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Never underestimate how fast your season/career will go. Work hard every day because time flies.

Meet Pepper Marchant, Neligh-Oakdale Boys Basketball

1/20/2017

Name: Pepper Marchant

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Senior

Parents: Starlina Moller

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Mr. Gade. He helps me strive to get better.

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

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

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Do what you love, no matter the set backs, for it’s what helps you in life.

Meet Bailey Frey, Neligh-Oakdale Girls Basketball

1/18/2017

Name: Bailey Frey

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Junior

Parents: Brian and Leann Frey

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Any coach I’ve had because they have all had a big role in my growth as a player.

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? I like to scrimmage because it is realistic.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? High school goes by quick so cherish every moment. You will even miss getting yelled at by your coach.

Meet Cameron Wilkinson, Neligh-Oakdale Wrestling

1/16/2017

Name: Cameron Wilkinson

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Sophomore

Parents: Jason and Desirae Wilkinson

Weight: 106

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Coach Davis pushes me.

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? Work hard.

Meet Austin Rice, Neligh-Oakdale Boys Basketball

1/14/2017

Name: Austin Rice

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Sophomore

Parents: Ron and Deb Rice

Position: Forward

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Larsen and Gade. They’ve taught me a lot.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Jamming out to lit music on the way to the game.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Wildcat warm ups because Alex and I try to dunk then laugh when we miss.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Practice free throws.

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 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 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 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.

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