Baseball:
Head Coach: Darwin Nettleton
Key Returners: Senior Garrett Polson, Junior Drew Nettleton, Junior Braden Birdsley, and Senior Dylan Ottens
Last year’s accomplishments: Made the regional championship game
Biggest Rivalries: Rock Falls and Newman
Senior Garrett Polson said, “I’m excited for my senior season and to go out and compete with my teammates.”
Softball:
Head Coach: Donnie Dittmar
Key Returners: Senior Sienna Stingley, Sophomore Mya Lira, Senior Olivia Melcher, and Junior Kaitlyn Taylor
Last year’s accomplishments: Regional Champions
Biggest Rivalry: Newman and Geneseo
Senior Olivia Melcher said, “I think the season will go really well. We have a strong offense and defense so I’m really excited for this season.”
Boys Track:
Head Coach: Kel Bond
Key Returners: Junior Joseph Holcomb, Senior Cale Ledergerber, Senior Dale Johnson, and Senior Mason Emin
Last year’s accomplishments: Placed fourth at state meet, sectional champions, and second place in conference
Biggest Rivalries: United Township and Dixon
Senior Mason Emin said, “I am really excited to see how this year goes. Despite losing some key senior athletes, we have multiple people returning that were a big part of the team last year.”
Girls Track:
Head Coach: Tyler Gaumer
Key Returners: Senior Rhylee Wade, Senior Anna Aulwes, Junior Eleanor Aitken, and Junior Finley Ryan
Last year’s accomplishments: Second at Sectionals, Made State Meet
Biggest Rivalries: Geneseo and Dixon
Junior Madeline Malooly said, “We are looking optimistic towards the season after a strong indoor season.”
Girls Soccer:
Head Coach: Raul Sanchez
Key Returners: Seniors Mireya Lopez and Michelle Diaz
Last year’s accomplishments: No significant accomplishments
Biggest Rivalries: Moline and Dixon
Senior Mireya Lopez said, “I really look forward to meeting new teammates and seeing how our team will improve this season. With the loss of 11 seniors we doubted our new season, but with everyone’s performances at practice, I can say with confidence that we’ll do better and make the most out of this season.”
Boys Tennis:
Head Coach: Michael Gottemoller
Key Returners: Seniors Brecken Peterson, Ben Boze, Yamaan Alkhalaf, and Iker Zaragoza
Last years accomplishments: Brecken Peterson made state tournament
Biggest Rivalries: Moline and Geneseo
Senior Yamaan Alkhalaf said, “Though we graduated a lot of seniors last year, I think we will still have a great season nonetheless as many players worked hard in the offseason in order to ensure a successful season.”
