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<channel><title><![CDATA[Antelope County News - EPPJ Athlete Profiles - Winter 2016]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/eppj-athlete-profiles---winter-2016]]></link><description><![CDATA[EPPJ Athlete Profiles - Winter 2016]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:06:53 -0600</pubDate><generator>EditMySite</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Robert Lierman, Elgin Public Pope John Basketball]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/eppj-athlete-profiles---winter-2016/meet-robert-lierman-elgin-public-pope-john-basketball]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/eppj-athlete-profiles---winter-2016/meet-robert-lierman-elgin-public-pope-john-basketball#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2016 20:07:55 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/eppj-athlete-profiles---winter-2016/meet-robert-lierman-elgin-public-pope-john-basketball</guid><description><![CDATA[               	 		 			 				 					 						                 					 								 					 						  Grade: FreshmanParents: Darryl and Julie LiermanPosition: WingHow did you become interested in this sport?By watching basketball on TV.What has been your greatest accomplishment/ what are you most proud of with this sport so far?I have improved very much and have become much more aggressive.What is the most challenging part of this sport?PracticeWhat gets you motivated before a game?Music   					 							 		 	  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/2213215_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/2092146_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:43.506493506494%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/7936183_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/1924508.jpg?307" alt="Picture" style="width:307;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:56.493506493506%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><span><span>Grade: Freshman<br /></span></span><span><span><br />Parents: Darryl and Julie Lierman<br /></span></span><br /><span><span>Position: Wing</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>How did you become interested in this sport?</span></span><br /><span><span>By watching basketball on TV.</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>What has been your greatest accomplishment/ what are you most proud of with this sport so far?</span></span><br /><span><span>I have improved very much and have become much more aggressive.</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>What is the most challenging part of this sport?</span></span><br /><span><span>Practice</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>What gets you motivated before a game?</span></span><br /><span><span>Music</span></span><br /></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Kenny Bush, Elgin Public Pope John Basketball]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/eppj-athlete-profiles---winter-2016/meet-kenny-bush-elgin-public-pope-john-basketball]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/eppj-athlete-profiles---winter-2016/meet-kenny-bush-elgin-public-pope-john-basketball#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2016 20:04:42 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/eppj-athlete-profiles---winter-2016/meet-kenny-bush-elgin-public-pope-john-basketball</guid><description><![CDATA[               	 		 			 				 					 						                 					 								 					 						  Grade: JuniorParents: Dwight and Ester BushPosition: Power ForwardHow did you become interested in this sport?I&rsquo;ve been playing since I was a kid.What has been your greatest accomplishment/ what are you most proud of with this sport so far?Being able to slam it down.What is the most challenging part of this sport?The competitionWhat gets you motivated before a game?Music   					 							 		 	  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/8143110_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/5835594_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:43.506493506494%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/2854575.jpg?271" alt="Picture" style="width:271;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/8732297_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:56.493506493506%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><span><span>Grade: Junior</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>Parents: Dwight and Ester Bush</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>Position: Power Forward</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>How did you become interested in this sport?</span></span><br /><span><span>I&rsquo;ve been playing since I was a kid.</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>What has been your greatest accomplishment/ what are you most proud of with this sport so far?</span></span><br /><span><span>Being able to slam it down.</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>What is the most challenging part of this sport?</span></span><br /><span><span>The competition</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>What gets you motivated before a game?</span></span><br /><span><span>Music</span></span></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Seth Schumacher, Elgin Public Pope John Basketball]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/eppj-athlete-profiles---winter-2016/meet-seth-schumacher-elgin-public-pope-john-basketball]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/eppj-athlete-profiles---winter-2016/meet-seth-schumacher-elgin-public-pope-john-basketball#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2016 20:02:56 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/eppj-athlete-profiles---winter-2016/meet-seth-schumacher-elgin-public-pope-john-basketball</guid><description><![CDATA[               	 		 			 				 					 						                 					 								 					 						  Grade: SeniorParents: Keith and Diane SchumacherPosition: Point GuardHow did you become interested in this sport?Watching basketball as a kid.What has been your greatest accomplishment/ what are you most proud of with this sport so far?Competing with bigger schoolsWhat is the most challenging part of this sport?Being undersized in most gamesWhat gets you motivated before a game?Pregame music in the locker room [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/827839_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/4060528_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:43.506493506494%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/6234366.jpg?297" alt="Picture" style="width:297;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/4336841_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:56.493506493506%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:justify;"><span><span>Grade: Senior</span></span><br /><span><span><br />Parents: Keith and Diane Schumacher</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>Position: Point Guard</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>How did you become interested in this sport?</span></span><br /><span><span>Watching basketball as a kid.</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>What has been your greatest accomplishment/ what are you most proud of with this sport so far?</span></span><br /><span><span>Competing with bigger schools</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>What is the most challenging part of this sport?</span></span><br /><span><span>Being undersized in most games</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>What gets you motivated before a game?</span></span><br /><span><span>Pregame music in the locker room</span></span><br /></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Austin Meis, Elgin Public Pope John Basketball]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/eppj-athlete-profiles---winter-2016/meet-austin-meis-elgin-public-pope-john-basketball]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/eppj-athlete-profiles---winter-2016/meet-austin-meis-elgin-public-pope-john-basketball#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2016 20:00:14 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/eppj-athlete-profiles---winter-2016/meet-austin-meis-elgin-public-pope-john-basketball</guid><description><![CDATA[               	 		 			 				 					 						                 					 								 					 						  Grade: SeniorParents: Ben and Anna MeisPosition: Center/PostHow did you become interested in this sport?By playing the sport when I was youngerWhat has been your greatest accomplishment/ what are you most proud of with this sport so far?I&rsquo;m proud that our team was able to place 2nd in a C1 Holiday TournamentWhat is the most challenging part of this sport?Not fouling.What gets you motivated before a game? [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/8971871_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/8692954_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:43.506493506494%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/3076914.jpg?274" alt="Picture" style="width:274;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/1136378_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:56.493506493506%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><span><span>Grade: Senior</span></span><br /><span><span><br />Parents: Ben and Anna Meis</span></span><br /><span><span><br />Position: Center/Post</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>How did you become interested in this sport?</span></span><br /><span><span>By playing the sport when I was younger</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>What has been your greatest accomplishment/ what are you most proud of with this sport so far?</span></span><br /><span><span>I&rsquo;m proud that our team was able to place 2</span><span>nd</span><span> in a C1 Holiday Tournament</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>What is the most challenging part of this sport?</span></span><br /><span><span>Not fouling.</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>What gets you motivated before a game?</span></span><br /><span><span>Listening to music</span></span><br /></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Dylan Behnk, Elgin Public Pope John Basketball]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/eppj-athlete-profiles---winter-2016/meet-dylan-behnk-elgin-public-pope-john-basketball]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/eppj-athlete-profiles---winter-2016/meet-dylan-behnk-elgin-public-pope-john-basketball#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2016 19:57:59 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/eppj-athlete-profiles---winter-2016/meet-dylan-behnk-elgin-public-pope-john-basketball</guid><description><![CDATA[               	 		 			 				 					 						                 					 								 					 						  Grade: SeniorParents: LeRoy and Ronda BehnkPosition: SF/PFHow did you become interested in this sport?Started shooting around in my grandpa&rsquo;s driveway and have been hooked ever since.What has been your greatest accomplishment/ what are you most proud of with this sport so far?I was named to the David City All-Tourney TeamWhat is the most challenging part of this sport?The action never stops. You must alw [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/9517396_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/6224240_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/4246607_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/5273010_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><span><span>Grade: Senior</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>Parents: LeRoy and Ronda Behnk</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>Position: SF/PF</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>How did you become interested in this sport?</span></span><br /><span><span>Started shooting around in my grandpa&rsquo;s driveway and have been hooked ever since.</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>What has been your greatest accomplishment/ what are you most proud of with this sport so far?</span></span><br /><span><span>I was named to the David City All-Tourney Team</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>What is the most challenging part of this sport?</span></span><br /><span><span>The action never stops. You must always read and react at a second&rsquo;s notice.</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>What gets you motivated before a game?</span></span><br /><span><span>Listening to music</span></span><br /></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Andrew Fangman, Elgin Public Pope John Wrestling]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/eppj-athlete-profiles---winter-2016/meet-andrew-fangman-elgin-public-pope-john-wrestling]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/eppj-athlete-profiles---winter-2016/meet-andrew-fangman-elgin-public-pope-john-wrestling#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2016 19:40:15 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/eppj-athlete-profiles---winter-2016/meet-andrew-fangman-elgin-public-pope-john-wrestling</guid><description><![CDATA[               	 		 			 				 					 						                 					 								 					 						  Grade: SeniorParents: Bill and Ginni FangmanWeight: 170How did you become interested in sports? &ldquo;I have been wrestling ever since I was in pre-school. My dad was who first got me started."What has been your greatest accomplishment or&nbsp;what you're&nbsp;most proud of? &ldquo;Being a 3 time state qualifier and getting 5th my junior year."What is the most challenging part of this sport? &ldquo;The mental [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/9531878_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-border-width:0 " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/1453832145.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:43.506493506494%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/5217616.jpg?271" alt="Picture" style="width:271;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/1564576_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:56.493506493506%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Grade: Senior<br /><br />Parents: Bill and Ginni Fangman<br /><br />Weight: 170<br /><br />How did you become interested in sports? &ldquo;I have been wrestling ever since I was in pre-school. My dad was who first got me started."<br /><br />What has been your greatest accomplishment or&nbsp;what you're&nbsp;most proud of? &ldquo;Being a 3 time state qualifier and getting 5th my junior year."<br /><br />What is the most challenging part of this sport? &ldquo;The mental challenge, you have to push yourself further than you think you can."<br /><br />What gets you motivated before a game? &ldquo;Myself."</div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Kaitlyn Polk, Elgin Public Pope John Basketball]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/eppj-athlete-profiles---winter-2016/meet-kaitlyn-polk-elgin-public-pope-john-basketball]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/eppj-athlete-profiles---winter-2016/meet-kaitlyn-polk-elgin-public-pope-john-basketball#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2016 22:42:19 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/eppj-athlete-profiles---winter-2016/meet-kaitlyn-polk-elgin-public-pope-john-basketball</guid><description><![CDATA[               	 		 			 				 					 						                 					 								 					 						  Grade: SeniorParents: Dan and Deb PolkPosition: PostHow did you become interested in sports? &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve always enjoyed basketball, and been interested in the sport. Having an older sister and two older brothers I think think made me become more interested because I saw how much they liked it."What has been your greatest accomplishment or&nbsp;what you're&nbsp;most proud of? &ldquo;What I&rsquo;m most pr [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/4003361_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/8507751_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:43.506493506494%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/8081746.jpg?266" alt="Picture" style="width:266;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/742533.jpg?270" alt="Picture" style="width:270;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:56.493506493506%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><strong>Grade</strong>: Senior<br /><br /><strong>Parents</strong>: Dan and Deb Polk<br /><br /><strong>Position</strong>: Post<br /><br /><strong>How did you become interested in sports?</strong> &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve always enjoyed basketball, and been interested in the sport. Having an older sister and two older brothers I think think made me become more interested because I saw how much they liked it."<br /><br /><strong>What has been your greatest accomplishment or&nbsp;what you're&nbsp;most proud of?</strong> &ldquo;What I&rsquo;m most proud of with basketball so far would be how far I and the other team have come. &nbsp;Winning our David City Holiday Tournament against North Bend gave us that extra amount of motivation we needed."<br /><br /><strong>What is the most challenging part of this sport?</strong> &ldquo;The most challenging part of basketball is playing defense. Every opponent runs a different offense that we have to adjust to. Defense makes our offense work."<br /><br /><strong>What gets you motivated before a game?</strong> &ldquo;Getting motivated before the game always requires a jam session with my teammates.&rdquo;</div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Jenna Parks, Elgin Public Pope John Basketball]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/eppj-athlete-profiles---winter-2016/meet-jenna-parks-elgin-public-pope-john-basketball]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/eppj-athlete-profiles---winter-2016/meet-jenna-parks-elgin-public-pope-john-basketball#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2016 22:38:46 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/eppj-athlete-profiles---winter-2016/meet-jenna-parks-elgin-public-pope-john-basketball</guid><description><![CDATA[               	 		 			 				 					 						                 					 								 					 						  Grade: SeniorParents: Ed and Anne ParksPosition: GuardHow did you become interested in sports? &ldquo;Been playing since I was a little girl- with my dad and brothers on the driveway all the way up to now with my other family (my team.)"What has been your greatest accomplishment or&nbsp;what you're&nbsp;most proud of? &ldquo;Leading a team of best friends! Also, scoring 1000 points in the middle of my senior y [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/843919_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/8027336_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:43.506493506494%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/6794658.jpg?279" alt="Picture" style="width:279;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/6121514_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:56.493506493506%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Grade: Senior<br /><br />Parents: Ed and Anne Parks<br /><br />Position: Guard<br /><br />How did you become interested in sports? &ldquo;Been playing since I was a little girl- with my dad and brothers on the driveway all the way up to now with my other family (my team.)"<br /><br />What has been your greatest accomplishment or&nbsp;what you're&nbsp;most proud of? &ldquo;Leading a team of best friends! Also, scoring 1000 points in the middle of my senior year was pretty cool."<br /><br />What is the most challenging part of this sport? &ldquo;The mental part."<br /><br />What gets you motivated before a game? &ldquo;Doing the &lsquo;2-step&rsquo; with my fellow teammates&hellip;we like to think we&rsquo;re good dancers.&rdquo;</div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Joseph Bailey, Elgin Public Pope John Basketball]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/eppj-athlete-profiles---winter-2016/meet-joseph-bailey-elgin-public-pope-john-basketball]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/eppj-athlete-profiles---winter-2016/meet-joseph-bailey-elgin-public-pope-john-basketball#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2016 19:03:41 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/eppj-athlete-profiles---winter-2016/meet-joseph-bailey-elgin-public-pope-john-basketball</guid><description><![CDATA[               	 		 			 				 					 						                 					 								 					 						  Grade: FreshmanParents: Ivan and Sonja PolstonPosition: Point GuardHow did you become interested in this sport?I love to play it all the time.What has been your greatest accomplishment/ what are you most proud of with this sport so far?I&rsquo;m a better basketball player.What is the most challenging part of this sport?The running up and down the court.What gets you motivated before a game?Music   					 						 [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/7412724_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/1681227_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:43.506493506494%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/680840.jpg?294" alt="Picture" style="width:294;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/1095787_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:56.493506493506%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><span><span>Grade: Freshman</span></span><br /><span><span><br />Parents: Ivan and Sonja Polston</span></span><br /><span><span><br />Position: Point Guard</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>How did you become interested in this sport?</span></span><br /><span><span>I love to play it all the time.</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>What has been your greatest accomplishment/ what are you most proud of with this sport so far?</span></span><br /><span><span>I&rsquo;m a better basketball player.</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>What is the most challenging part of this sport?</span></span><br /><span><span>The running up and down the court.</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>What gets you motivated before a game?</span></span><br /><span><span>Music</span></span><br /></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Kyle Kallhoff, Elgin Public Pope John Basketball]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/eppj-athlete-profiles---winter-2016/meet-kyle-kallhoff-elgin-public-pope-john-basketball]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/eppj-athlete-profiles---winter-2016/meet-kyle-kallhoff-elgin-public-pope-john-basketball#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2016 22:49:06 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/eppj-athlete-profiles---winter-2016/meet-kyle-kallhoff-elgin-public-pope-john-basketball</guid><description><![CDATA[               	 		 			 				 					 						                 					 								 					 						  Grade: SeniorParents: Brent and Susan KallhoffPosition: GuardHow did you become interested in this sport?I loved watching Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, and Kevin Garnett win an championship with the Celtics, so that&rsquo;s when I became interested.What has been your greatest accomplishment/ what are you most proud of with this sport so far?All-tourney team for David City Holiday Tournament.What is the most challeng [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/8028056_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/5347638_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:43.506493506494%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/1701842.jpg?280" alt="Picture" style="width:280;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/uploads/2/5/4/4/25444122/5483584_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:56.493506493506%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><span><span>Grade: Senior</span></span><br /><span><span><br />Parents: Brent and Susan Kallhoff</span></span><br /><span><span><br />Position: Guard</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>How did you become interested in this sport?</span></span><br /><span><span>I loved watching Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, and Kevin Garnett win an championship with the Celtics, so that&rsquo;s when I became interested.</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>What has been your greatest accomplishment/ what are you most proud of with this sport so far?</span></span><br /><span><span>All-tourney team for David City Holiday Tournament.</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>What is the most challenging part of this sport?</span></span><br /><span><span>The amount of time it takes up.</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>What gets you motivated before a game?</span></span><br /><span><span>Listening to pre-game music with the team.</span></span><br /></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>