Antelope County Player Profiles - Antelope County News

Meet Jose Luna, Neligh-Oakdale Wrestling

1/4/2017

Name: Jose Luna

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Sophomore

Parents: Leonardo and Virginia Luna

Weight:

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Mr. Davis and Andrew Herley because they showed me to never give up.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Concentrate and listen to music.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Double leg and single leg because I like it.

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

Meet Grant White, Neligh-Oakdale Boys Basketball

1/2/2017

Name: Grant White

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Senior

Parents: Heather Dawson and Jeff White

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Jeffrey Kerkman. He’s a great mentor.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Lit music and mine and Cole’s dope handshake.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Scrimmaging.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Get buckets.

Meet Cole Belitz, Neligh-Oakdale Boys Basketball

12/29/2016

Name: Cole Belitz

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Sophomore

Parents: Matt and Angie Belitz

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? My brother. He is constantly teaching me new things and working to get better.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Lit jams in the locker room and mine and Grant’s dope handshake.

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

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Whenever someone tells you not to shoot, looks them in the pupils and splash that tres.

Meet Megan McWhorter, Neligh-Oakdale Girls Basketball

12/29/2016

Name: Megan McWhorter

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Junior

Parents: Heather McWhorter

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Bailey Frey because she pushed me to go out for basketball and I wouldn’t change it for the world.

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? Scrimmage because I like to play the game.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? To put in all the effort you have because it’s only four years.

Meet Andrew Herley, Neligh-Oakdale Wrestling

12/27/2016

Name: Andrew Herley

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Sophomore

Parents: Chris and Melissa Herley

Weight: 132

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Coach Davis. He taught me that it’s important to push yourself and Jose Luna because he showed me you can go a long way in a short time.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Having fun with my team.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Double leg.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Don’t give up. Do what makes you happy with who makes you happy.

Meet Chase Vleck, Neligh-Oakdale Girls Basketball

12/24/2016

Name: Chase Vleck

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Senior

Parents: Dennis and Sherri Murray

Position: Post

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Damon Arehart. He pressured me into giving it a try this year and I turned out to love it alot.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Singing and dancing around the locker room with my teammates.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Power lay ups. I’m very good at it.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? That even if you get discouraged, never give up. Push harder.

Meet Ashton Krebs, Neligh-Oakdale Boys Basketball

12/23/2016

Name: Ashton Krebs

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Junior

Parents: Jason and Alissa Krebs

Position: Forward/guard

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? Shell. I know what I’m doing most of the time.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Work hard and never give up.

Meet Calli Wilkinson, Neligh-Oakdale Wrestling

12/21/2016

Name: Calli Wilkinson

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Junior

Parents: Justin and Carla Wilkinson

Weight:

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Sonya Legate because she showed me how girls could be just as good as boys.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? High fiving my brother, Cade.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Circle drill because it makes you go as hard as you can go plus burns calories.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Expect the unexpected and eat all the food you want now because you won’t be able to.

Meet Damon Arehart, Neligh-Oakdale Boys Basketball

12/19/2016

Name: Damon Arehart

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Senior

Parents: Randy and Melony Arehart

Position: Post

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Jeff Kerkman because he taught us a lot in elementary. Oh, and Steph Curry.

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

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

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Work hard and never give up.

Meet Haley Kerkman, Neligh-Oakdale Girls Basketball

12/17/2016

Name: Haley Kerkman

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Sophomore

Parents: Jeff and Becky Kerkman

Position: Guard

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? My dad. He has always been both a coach and a mentor in the sport for me.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Have Jayda braid my hair.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Two-ball power lay up. It is very fast paced and competitive.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Don’t overthink.

Meet Luke Jacobsen, Neligh-Oakdale Wrestling

12/15/2016

Name: Luke Jacobsen

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Senior

Parents: Dave and Traci Jacobsen

Weight: Heavyweight

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Coach Davis. He has pushed me since I was in kindergarten.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Listen to music and sit by myself.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? The horse. It pushes us when we are tired in a match to finish.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Don’t take anything for granted. Not being able to wrestle the past two years has showed me this.

Meet Alex Kerkman, Neligh-Oakdale Boys Basketball

12/13/2016

Name: Alex Kerkman

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Senior

Parents: Jeff and Becky Kerkman

Position: Forward

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? My dad. We have always shared a common interest.

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

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Wildcat warm ups so me and Austy can miss dunks.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Missing dunks isn’t as bad as you think. You’ll get a lot of favorites on Twitter.

Meet Courtni Heckert, Neligh-Oakdale Girls Basketball

12/10/2016

Name: Courtni Heckert

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Junior

Parents: Craig Heckert

Position: Forward

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? My whole team because they all push me to get better.

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

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Elbow-to-elbow shooting drill.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Give it your all no matter what.

Meet Jayden Arehart, Neligh-Oakdale Wrestling

12/8/2016

Name: Jayden Arehart

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Sophomore

Parents: Steve and Diann Arehart

Weight: 152

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Mr. Davis because he pushes us until we break and makes us stronger.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Listening to pump-up music to get my blood flowing.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Underhook series and any single leg, because I am the best at those and understand those moves the best.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? Always try your hardest no matter what. Things will pay off in the end.

Meet Logan McConnell, Neligh-Oakdale Boys Basketball

12/7/2016

Name: Logan McConnell

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Sophomore

Parents: Jeremy McConnell and Alisha Carr

Position: Wing

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? Alex Kerkman, he’s open minded and makes practice fun.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Huddle before the game.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Wildcat. It get’s the blood flowing.

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

Meet Taylor Sehi, Neligh-Oakdale Girls Basketball

12/6/2016

Name: Taylor Sehi

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Senior

Parents: Jaysen Sehi

Position: Post

Who has been your biggest influence in this sport and why? My dad because he always pushes me to become my better self.

What is your favorite pre-game or pre-match ritual? Having Jayda braid my hair.

What is your favorite practice drill and why? Warrior lay ups because it gets us focused and warmed up for practice.

What advice would you offer younger athletes? When things get hard, don’t quit. You can do more than you think.

Meet Amanda Dietz, Neligh-Oakdale Volleyball

10/30/2016

Name: Amanda Dietz

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Freshman

Parents:

Position: Middle

What are your personal goals for the season? To play my hardest and get a spot on Varsity

What is the craziest thing that’s ever happened in practice? Watching Tabitha dive for a ball

Who has been your biggest mentor for this sport and why? Jessica because she is my cousin and she pushes me to be my best

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

Meet Devyn Kallhoff, Neligh-Oakdale Volleyball

10/29/2016

Name: Devyn Kallhoff

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Junior

Parents: Stan and Jill Kallhoff

Position: Outside (Olt)

What are your personal goals for the season? To make varsity

What is the craziest thing that’s ever happened in practice? Jessica not being able to talk. Jess and Hannah running a sweet 16

Who has been your biggest mentor for this sport and why? My mom because she tells me to keep pushing myself when I think I can’t anymore.

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

Meet Shelby Pitzer, Neligh-Oakdale Volleyball

10/26/2016

Name: Shelby Pitzer

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Freshman

Parents: Wade and Carrie Pitzer

Position: Outside

What are your personal goals for the season? Get my timing for hitting down

What is the craziest thing that’s ever happened in practice? Seeing Tab dive for a ball

Who has been your biggest mentor for this sport and why? Jessica, her hitting and she pushes me to get better.

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

Meet Brittany Ingalls, Neligh-Oakdale Volleyball

10/25/2016

Name: Brittany Ingalls

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade:

Parents: Mike Ingalls, Mike and Louann Blecher

Position: Middle

What are your personal goals for the season? To work on my form and try my hardest every practice

What is the craziest thing that’s ever happened in practice? Playing pit

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

What is your favorite song for practice or warm-ups? Warriors by Ambassadors

Meet Jordan Neely, Neligh-Oakdale Volleyball

10/24/2016

Name: Jordan Neely

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Junior

Parents: Rose Marshall and Mark Neely

Position: Outside / Opposite

What are your personal goals for the season? To make varsity and improve in everything that I can. To work as hard as I can.

What is the craziest thing that’s ever happened in practice? When Natilie Payne run into the marker board last year.

Who has been your biggest mentor for this sport and why? Honestly my parents and boyfriend, they know how much I work and they believe in me and support me.

What is your favorite song for practice or warm-ups? Warriors by Imagine Dragons

Meet Natilee Payne, Neligh-Oakdale Volleyball

10/22/2016

Name: Natilee Payne

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Senior

Parents: Lisa and Danny Payne

Position: Setter

What are your personal goals for the season? To put everything out on the court each game

What is the craziest thing that’s ever happened in practice? One time coach didn't make us run

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

What is your favorite song for practice or warm-ups? Warriors by Imagine Dragons

Meet Taylor Sehi, Neligh-Oakdale Volleyball

10/22/2016

Name: Taylor Sehi

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade:

Parents: Jaysen Sehi and Jennifer Woodward

Position: Middle

What are your personal goals for the season? To play my hardest every time I’m on the court.

What is the craziest thing that’s ever happened in practice? I don’t know :) Everything is pretty crazy.

Who has been your biggest mentor for this sport and why? My dad, he doesn't know a lot about volleyball but he always pushes me to be the best I can possible be.

What is your favorite song for practice or warm-ups? Sail Awolnation

Meet Bailey Frey, Neligh-Oakdale Volleyball

10/22/2016

Name: Bailey Frey

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Junior

Parents: Brian and Leann Frey

Position: Middle/Setter

What are your personal goals for the season? To win more games than the last season, and to stay positive.

What is the craziest thing that’s ever happened in practice? When we played 52 ball pick up

Who has been your biggest mentor for this sport and why? My coaches

What is your favorite song for practice or warm-ups? Warriors by Imagine Dragons

Meet Celina Knievel, Neligh-Oakdale Volleyball

10/18/2016

Name: Celina Knievel

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Grade: Senior

Parents: Linda and Rocky Thompson

Position: Outside hitter + Libero

What are your personal goals for the season? To be more positive when I mess up

What is the craziest thing that’s ever happened in practice? Hayley almost tripped over Bailey

Who has been your biggest mentor for this sport and why? Coach Hoefer, she encourages me everyday to push harder and be a positive team player.

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

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