The Elgin Public-Pope John Wolfpack Fall Sports Banquet was held earlier this month.
Coaches, athletes, parents and fans gathered at the Knights of Columbus Hall to celebrate the achievements of football and volleyball players.
Football Coach Carlie Wells said few probably thought at the start of the season the team would have the success it did by winning the Class D-1 state title. “Except for maybe the kids on our team. We knew we had a lot of players coming back and we worked extremely hard during the summer months. After watching how much time and effort they put into the off season, I knew that we had a chance to be a very good team … In the end they proved to be the BEST.”
Earning letters or participation certificates were (L-Letter, P-Participation)
Freshman
Kyle Heithoff (L), Jace Lammers (P)
Truman Copeland (P), Chris Bush (L) 1st, Tyler Smith (P), Trent Bauer (L) 1st and Ethan Fischer (P)
Sophomores
Peter Starman (L) 1st, Blake Schrage (L) 1st, Alex Pelster (L) 1st, Brett Kinney (L) 1st and Jordon Dietz (L) 1st
Juniors
Shane Beckman (L) 1st, Michael Braband (L) 1st, Alex Grosserode (L) 1st, Beau Heithoff (L) 1st, Austin Heying (L) 1st, Trent Hoefer (L) 1st
Levi Kerkman (L) 1st, Ross Schindler (L) 2nd, Nick Heithoff (L) 3rd, Andrew Heithoff (L) 3rd, Lee Bartak (L) 2nd, Blake Anderson (L) 3rd and Mykil Copeland (P)
Seniors
Grant Beckman (L) 3rd, Jared Seier (L) 4th, Nash Schindler (L) 4th, Drew Schindler (L) 3rd, Caleb Pelster (L) 3rd, Evan Parks (L) 3rd, Ryan Meis (P) and Tre Henkenius (L) 3rd
Receiving manager ‘letters’ were:
Tanner Dozler, Kenny Bush, Evan Schindler, AJ Getzfred and Christian Lungren.
Team Awards
Defensive MVP — Andrew Heitoff
Offensive MVP — Nash Schindler
District Awards
Honorable Mention — Tre Henkenius
Second Team Offense
Ross Schindler — QB
Drew Schindler — O-Line
Jared Seier — Kicker
Second Team Defense
Drew Schindler — D-Line
Ryan Meis — LB
Andrew Heithoff — LB
Nash Schindler — LB
First Team Offense
Nash Schinder — RB
Blake Anderson — RB
Jared Seier — O-line
Andrew Heithoff — End
Nick Heithofff — Punter
First Team Defense
Caleb Pelster — D-Line
Grant Beckman — LB
Evan Parks — DB
Lincoln Journal Star
All-State
Nash Schindler — RB and Honorary Captain
Drew Schindler — OL
Jared Seier — DL
Grant Beckman — LB
Honorable Mention
Ross Schindler, Andrew Heithoff and Evan Parks
Omaha World Herald
All-State
Jared Seier — DL Honorary captain
Nash Schindler — RB
Andrew Heithoff — LB
Honorable Mention — Caleb Pelster and Blake Anderson
Norfolk Daily News
Nash Schindler — RB and Captain of the Elite eight
Ross Schindler — QB second team
Caleb Pelster — DL Honorable Mention
Huskerland Prep Report
Nash Schindler — First Team and Honorary Captain
Jared Seier — First Team D-Line
Honorable Mention — Andrew Heithoff, Caleb Pelster, Blake Anderson
Special Team Awards
(Kids that lift 40 days) Chris Bush, Tyler Smith, Kyle Heithoff, Alex Pelster, Blake Schrage, Brett Kinney, Levi Kerkman, Nick Heithoff, Shane Beckman, Andrew Heithoff, Blake Anderson, Ross Schindler, Lee Bartak, Trent Hoefer, Caleb Pelster, Jared Seier, Evan Parks, Grant Beckman, Nash Schindler and Drew Schindler
Wolfpack Lifter of the Year — Drew Schindler
VOLLEYBALL
The Wolfpack Volleyball team ended their season with an 11 – 17 record this year. Coach Tina Thiele-Blecher said it was a fun season with 33 girls that put in a lot of work and dedication to the program.
Awards and honors for volleyball players were:
Niobrara Valley Conference
First Team — Carey Eischeid
Second Team — Lauren Selting
Honorable Mention — Chelsi Mescher
Norfolk Daily News
Third Team — Carey Eischeid
Lincoln Journal Star
Honorable Mention — Chelsi Mescher and Carey Eischeid
Omaha World Herald
Honorable Mention — Chelsi Mescher, Carey Eischeid and Lauren Selting
Team Awards
Wolfpack Award
Varsity — Lauren Selting
JV — Ivy Prater
C Team — Brandi Baker
Most Valuable Player
Varsity — Chelsi Mescher
JV — Courtney Schumacher
C Team — Hayley Stamp
Hustle Award
Varsity — Carey Eischeid
JV — Sydney Schumacher
C Team — Taylor Schumacher
Best Defense Award
Varsity — Carey Eischeid
JV — Courtney Schumacher
C Team — Morgan Childers and Taylor Schumacher
Best Offense Award
Varsity — Chelsi Mescher
JV — Casey Pelster and Corin Pelster
C Team — Baylie Schiltmeyer
Most Improved Award
Varsity — Courtney Schumacher
JV — Madi Voborny
C Team — Hayley Stamp
Earning letters or participation certificates were:
Letterwinners
Ashley Bode, Stephanie Bode, Marin Heithoff, Chelsi Mescher, Carey Eischeid, Lauren Selting, Brea Schrage, Connor Kinney, Olivia Borer, Justine Meis and Courtney Schumacher
Participants
Justine Heithoff, Casey Pelster, Corin Pelster, Madi Voborny, Jennifer Tharnish, Maddie Schiltmeyer, Ashlyn DeWald, Jenny Beckman, Natalie Beckman, Jill Moser, Ivy Prater, Sydney Schumacher, Mallory Fangman, Brandi Baker, Tera Henkenius, Sharla Schindler, Hayley Stamp, Baylie Schiltmeyer, Taylor Schumacher, Kayla Nelsen, Lisa Dohmen and Morgan Childers
Managers
Taya Voborny, Jenna Parks, Jordan Mescher and Liz Selting
