The Columbus Telegram from Columbus, Nebraska • Page 34

16A- Columbus Telegram Columbus, Nebraska Thursday, December 1, 1977 Osceola looking for better record OSCEOLA-Dave Bowman begins his second year as Osceola's head basketball coach Friday at East Butler. Bowman should direct the Bulldogs to a better record than last year's 3-13 mark. The reasons for such op- timism are three's. There are three returning starters, three other returning lettermen, three other senior players and Mike Vcelik's three strength's. They are his good jumping ability, his good jump shot and his good age (only a junior.) The best player on the team is probably Derald Johnson, 6- 2 junior forward.

Bowman describes him as an excellent shooter and jumper. He started last year and averaged 11 points a game. Starting beside him at for- ward was Todd Hiemer, 6-0 senior, with a 5.3 scoring average. The other returning starter, 6-1 Lyndon Wieseman, a forward-center, is injured. Three senior lettermen are making their bids for open spots on the starting five.

They are Scot Sipes, 6-3 cenler. Russell Miller, 6-2 forward-center, and 5-10 Neal Koehrs, a good outside shooter. Although he did not letter last season, 5-11 junior Mike Vcelik is listed as one of the top players by Bowman. Jan. 16-20 is marked on the calendar to indicate Osceola's only tournament this year, the Goldenrod Conference at By Bulldogs Hard to match last mat season OSCEOLA--The defending wrestling champions lost six seniors to graduation and a two-year letterman who moved.

But Osceola still has six returning starters and several good wrestlers from the junior varsity of last year. Jon Habben directed the Bulldogs to a perfect 104 dual record and 5-0 mark in the league. He is beginning his fifth year as head wrestling coach at Osceola after OSCEOLA BASKETBALL VETS, from left, Neal Roehrs, Lyndon Wieseman, Scot Sipes, Russell Miller, Todd Hiemer. Derald Johnson, Genoa. While upsets may happen, Bowman sees powerful Fullerton as a cinch champ in the East Division of the league.

He predicts Genoa, Stromsburg and Osceola to fight for second, third and fourth while putting Cedar Rapids in last place. Bowman said, "Offensively we will be fairly solid with several players capable of double figure averages. But the key is defense and the ability to stay out of foul NCCAC Roundup SE-Fairbury Prospectus Lait ifaion 73-1D Pred.eirt fi NCCAC i.rsl 5lrenathi rrr.jp* ront i.ne lumor colleges 6 Jon Parker. 4.5 and Cy Moreno Tail Defr.fi with D'enty of Schedule er Deal CaUd Conpgp J-t-jt- 1 fll N'E i Ti.nq. 16 bE Fa any i a rei Weaknesses both Gar Od rgpn ugn DuiirjiriQ iob ing OdCtl a Schedule 7 at Nrorava Coio 31 a oia February January 6-7 SCT Clflisir.

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trouble as depth may be a problem until sophomores do some maturing. It could be a good season (if we have) no injuries. We'll miss the board work of Lyndon Wieseman until he gets healthy again." Pete -Chapman assists Bowman, a 1975 graduate of Doane College. Bulldoqs Roster layer Derald Johnson. ToddHtemcr Lyndon Wiesema Scot Sipes Russell Miller Neal Roehrs John Heindrychx Kelleyjohansen Dirk Smets TeddieAbat Ste' Day Mike Klaus Jim Monroe Mike Vcelik JeromeZelasney Don Cook Murray Dunn Ron Leimser GeneSchacher Doug Sterup John Walford Joel Carlson Dan Hayes Brad Andy Johansen Jeff Kuhnel John Lux x-letterman Pos.

rr. Ht. F-G 11 6-2 13 6 0 1 1 6 1 12 4-3 F-C 12 6-2 12 5-10 G-F 5-11 12 6-0 12 6-0 11 5-6 G-F 11 5-11 graduating from Wayne State in 1973. His two outstanding wrestlers this year are Ray Johnson and Tracy Day. Johnson is a senior who has been a state contender the past two years in the 98 pound class.

This year he will compete at 10S. Day was a state qualifier at 126 last year but this year the junior wUl be in the 132-pound class. The four other returning starters are heavyweight Eric Henderson; junior Duane Tonniges, 167; sophomore Tim Bachenberg, 98; and 119- pound sophomore Corky Cliffords. Habben's outlook for the season is: "We don't have the overall strength we had last year since we graduated six and a senior two-year let- terman moved. Overcoming possible forfeits could be a problem.

Some good wrestlers will be coming on to the varsity for the first time, hopefully adding some balance to our returning six starters." a highlight the season. On Jan. 6 and 7, the Bulldogs will wrestle at the Clarks Invitational. The Stromsburg Invitational Jan. 14 the next meet.

The Goldenrod Conference Tournament Feb. 2 ends the regular season. Saturday is the opener for the Bulldogs as they travel to Columbus for a triangular with Lakeview and St. Edward. Bulldogl Roster Player x-Hay Johnson x- Tracy Day x-Corky Cliffords x-Duane Tonniges.

x-Eric Henderson. Dean Runquist PatKresna Pat Wieseman Keith Wieseman GregRempe PaulHennings Joe Graham LovellFink x-letterman Wt 1 1 I 1 Vr. 5 12 2 1 i 1 7 1 rt 1 1 1 1 1 Battle Creek boys CREEK Two starters from last year's 8-10 club plus four lettermen lead a promising Battle Creek boys basketball team. The Braves open the season Friday at Clarkson. First home game is Dec.

16 with 9 5-3 DAVE BOWMAN Osceola Basketball Coach Tim Carter, a 5-7 senior guard, and Jerry Prauner, a 6-2 senior center, started for coach Paul Brungardt last winter. Carter is a "very good ball handler and leader" and Prauner adds good inside action, Brungardt says. BULLDOG MAT VETS from ieft front, Tim Bachenberg. Cork Cliffords: back row. Tracy Day.

Eric Henderson, niges. (missing from photo, Tta 5 fc Tim Bachenberg, Cork Duan, Tonn, coa bem Cork k- r01 eman Kunquist, Keith Wieseman, Pot ,2 Walsren sfudem manflger Paul He "nings, Jack Gobel, Tracy ich Jon Habben, Erie Henderson, Lorell Fink, Joe Grahcm, Scott Conklhg. (missing from photo, Ray Johnson? OSCEOLA BULLDOGS Osceola Basketball Schedule Head Coach Dave Bowman, Assistant Coach Pete Chapman Dec 2 of East Butler Dec 9 Sfromsburg Dec 16 at Silver Creek a 6 atSutton Jan 13 Cedar Rapids Jon. 16-20 at Goldenrod Conference (Genoa) Jan 27 at Follerton a 2 8 at Clarks -3 Polk Feb 4 Shelby at Genoa Feb Henderson 1 7 atSt. Edward Feb.

20-24 at District Tournament Osceola Wrestling Schedule Head Coach Jon Habben Dec 3 at Lakeview triangular Dec 8 David City Aquinas Dec 13 at Fullerton triangular 1 5 Stromsburg Jan 6 7 at Clarks Invitational a 1 0 Palmer Jan 4 at Stromsburg Invitational Jan 21 ot Hebron quadrangular Jan 24 at David City a 3 1 at East Butler Feb. 2.. at Goldenrod Conference (Fullerton) The "BULLDOG" BOOSTERS 1 Tonniges 1 Chevrolet 1 Sales-Parts-Service 1 Body Service 1 24-Hour Wrecker 1 Service 1 747-4461 Osceola Implement Co. AHi Onlmin Whitt Burt and Dee's "OpmaflirrlMitm" Drinks Pcckaf Itfr Oiciehi GARY'S Plumbing and Heating Lennox Furnaces and Air Conditioners 747-4391 Osceola, Nebr. (W) fa Vint "naOmaL $ank Of osr.i 01 A OSCEOLA.

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