OnFocus Season Preview
Coaching staff:
Aaron Kraemer- Head Coach (QB,DB)
Steve Zangl- (OL,DL)
Luke Roberts- (WR, OLB)
Luke Linsmeyer- (RB, OLB)
Taylor Kloehn- (RB, ILB)
Rich Luedke- (RB, ILB)
Mike Roberts- (WR)
Brett Chariton- (DB)
Shaun Piller- (Video)
Key returners:
Owen Kurtz- RB, DL
James Heck- RB, OLB
Truman Lamers- QB, DB
Payton Campbell- RB, OLB
Sam Balge- OL, DL
Kaeden Piller- OL, ILB
Sam Schoppe- ILB, RB
Bo Stott- TE, DL
Key newcomers:
Caden Sieker- RB, DL
Reid Schultz- OL, DL
Zach Germain- WR, DB
Conference outlook:
After a 1-8 season filled with injuries, the Rhinelander Hodags look to use the experience of their underclassmen to finish in a playoff spot. The Hodags will look to challenge the teams at the top of the conference this season.
Keys to your success this season:
Consistent offense, with tempo. Sound defense with passion and pursuit.
Behind the scenes: Who are some of the people that help your program succeed?
Hodag Gridiron Club, Jeremy Mayo (sportswriter), Bob Mainhardt (Photography), Brian Paulson (AD), Heather Lundt (AD Sec.), Office Staff and administration.
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Author: David Keech
David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
