Team: Tri County Northeast
Mascot: Wolfpack
Colors: Carolina Blue, Black, Gray, and White
Class: C-2
Conference: Lewis and Clark
Head Coach: Chris Blohm
Overview:
A new Co-op has been born, and that is the Tri County Northeast Wolfpack, which is comprised of Emerson-Hubbard and Allen.
The Head Coach is Chris Blohm, who is in his 2nd season after coaching Allen last year.
Returning players from both schools from last year include Garrett Blanke Jr. 6-1 G/F, Brock Mackling Jr. 6-0 G/F, Nate Oswald Jr. 6-2 G, Ty Krommenhoek Jr. 6-1 G, Josh Olesen Jr. 6-1 G/F, Kobe Kumm Sr. 5-8 G, Reed Hingst Sr. 6-0 G/F, Anthony Isom Sr. 5-10 F, Ryan Kinnaman Sr. 5-9 G, Mason Hall Sr. 6-2 G/F, and Steven Sullivan Sr. 6-2 F.
Newcomers include Stephon Small Fr. 5-9 G, Michael Dickens Fr. 5-9 G, Marquise Moniz-Sodofsky Fr. 6-1 G/F, Hunter Heikes Fr. 5-10 G/F, Caidan Gregg So. 5-10 G, Brody Floyd So. 5-10 F, Joe Grone So. 5-10 G, Colton Stallbaum So. 5-9 G, Jose Rodriguez So. 5-10 G, and Nick Busker Jr. 5-10 G/F.
Coach Blohm discusses how his team has responded to the Coronavirus Pandemic. "The pandemic hasn’t had much effect on how practice has been run. The only difference is to try to limit the time we are doing a drill and split it into groups as much as possible. Overall, we are trying to keep practices competitive as possible given the current circumstances. The players know how unpredictable this situation is, and they are taking advantage of ensuring they have no regrets."
I'm sure all these kids are competing very hard against one another for playing time, and making one another better.
Allen had a good season last year, and Emerson-Hubbard was good in 2018-2019 so I think this Co-op has a chance to do very well this year.
Coach Blohm says the Wolfpack expects a lot out of themselves. This season will be determined by our ability to come together as a team. This will be our first year as the Tri County Northeast Wolfpack coop. We will be returning a lot of strong, athletic players from both Emerson-Hubbard and Allen. Our ability to make plays offensively will be a huge factor in how our season plays out, but our ability to defend is something we can rely on when the shots are not falling. Even as a first-year coop, the players and coaches have high expectations for the season, and we feel we have the ability to win a lot of games."
The Wolfpack is in Class C-2 so that will make for a tough challenge come Sub-District Time, but Tri County Northeast has a lot of talented kids and athletes from both schools as Coach Blohm said, and I look for them to do well this year.
Season Outlook:
Tri County Northeast has to play its inaugural game and season in front of just immediate household members and 25% capacity gyms.
Kind of a tough way to start, but it is what it is.
Coach Blohm doesn't think it will have much of an impact on the Wolfpack given the schools' size. "With being such a small school, it doesn’t affect us as much as it would a bigger school. I think that no matter what the situation is, the kids will play as hard as they can, and give great support from the bench. Families are always the main supporters in the stands, so I do not see any changes in that aspect."
This is very true, but not having the student body and band all all that sort of thing there will definitely make it a different dynamic for sure.
Coach Blohm says the team is just happy to play and will enjoy playing. "The players and coaches are just excited to have an opportunity to play. No matter what happens, we are trying to create memories for the players. All the coaches can ask for is for the players to give there best effort every time they step on the court. They know that every day could change, and that is something we do not need to remind them. I feel that it is just a known factor to this season, and no one can control what happens. My main focus is for them to enjoy the process and just control what they can control. We want the players to focus on playing, while the coaches make the adjustments to accommodate to the situation."
The Wolfpack is in Sub-District C2-4 with BRLD, Wakefield, Ponca, and Omaha Nation.
A very tough and difficult Sub-District for sure, but I guess Tri County Northeast can cross that bridge when they get there.
Right now the focus has to be playing and keeping everyone healthy as possible.
2020-2021 Tri County Northeast Wolfpack Boys Basketball Schedule:
12/04/20 @ Bloomfield
12/07/20 @ Cedar Bluffs
12/11/20 @ Laurel-Concord-Coleridge
12/15/20 @ Hartington-Newcastle
12/17/20 Winside
12/18/20 Ponca
12/28-12/29 (To Be Determined) Clearwater Holiday Tournament Clearwater
01/05/21 @ Cornerstone Christian
01/12/21 Winnebago
01/16/21 Whiting,
01/19/21 @ Homer
01/21/21 @ Wausa
01/22/21 Wakefield
01/25/21 @ Walthill
01/26/21 @ Pender
01/30-02/08 (To Be Determined) Lewis and Clark Conference Tournament TBD/TBD
02/09/21 Randolph
02/12/21 @ Siouxland Community Christian, IA
02/13/21 Omaha Nation
02/19/21 Stanton
Team: Tri County Northeast
Mascot: Wolfpack
Colors: Carolina Blue, Black, Gray, and White
Class: D-1
Conference: Lewis and Clark
Head Coach: Evan Colfack
Overview:
Tri County Northeast goes at it in Girls Basketball after competing together in Volleyball this past fall.
The Wolfpack is coached by Evan Colfack, who is in his 1st year.
Returners include Carly Dickens Sr 5’1 PG, SG 14 2019-2020 Letter Winner, Alli Jackson Sr 5’7 SG 2 2019-2020 Letter Winner, Jordyn Carr Jr 5’6 PG,SG 22 2019-2020 Letter Winner, Max Preps regional player of the week, First Team All Conference, 19ppg, 118 rebounds, 86 assists, 106 steals, Brynn Schock Jr 5’9 P 24 2019-2020 Letter Winner, Jazmin Delatorre Jr 5’6 SG 20 2019-2020 Letter Winner, Brianna Bousquet So 5’7 SG 3 2019-2020 Letter Winner, Elizabeth Sattler So 5’6 P 13 2019-2020 Letter Winner, Charlie Doyle So 5’3 SG 4 2019-2020 Letter Winner, and Katie Utech So 5’9 P 10 2019-2020 Letter Winner.
Newcomers include Taylor Boyle Sr 5’6 SG 15, Rhyanne Mackling Fr 5’6 PG,SG 5, Ava Anderson Fr 5’9 P 30, Olivia Dekok Fr 5’7 P 35, Codi Olson Fr 5’1 SG 1, and Adyson Vraspir Fr 5’6 SG 11.
Coach Colfack says the start of the Co-op didn't go as planned due to COVID-19. "This summer was completely different due to the coronavirus pandemic. We were hoping to get the co-op kicked off by combining summer weights programs to get the kids involved with one another. That was cancelled due to the pandemic and each school held their own summer weights program. Normally there would be multiple open gyms throughout the summer and summer leagues, but many of those were canceled. We were very fortunate to have BEST basketball camp hosted between the two schools."
Many other schools were in the same boat as Tri County Northeast due to this nasty virus.
Coach Colfack says the Wolfpack has a strong core nucleus of players back between the two schools. "Tri County Northeast girls basketball is starting their very first season together as a new co-op. We have two returning seniors, Carly Dickens and Alli Jackson who played for Wakefield-Allen co-op last season. Jordyn Carr, a junior, was also part of last year’s Wakefield-Allen co-op. She will be accompanied by two more Emerson-Hubbard Juniors, Jazmin Delatorre and Brynn Schock. Brianna Bousquet, Katie Utech, Elizabeth Sattler, and Charlie Doyle are returning Sophomores from Emerson Hubbard. Taylor Boyle (a senior) and five freshman, Rhyanne Mackling, Ava Anderson, Olivia Dekok, Codi Olson, and Adyson Vraspir are the newcomers of the group."
This should help offset any challenges Tri County Northeast may face with reduced capacity at games.
Season Outlook:
Tri County Northeast will have to play with immediate household members only, and 25% gym capacity.
Everyone else is in the same boat of course given the Winter Sports DHM's.
Coach Colfack says the team will have to adjust, but is just glad to play. "It is going to be different playing in front of immediate household members only, but I’m just glad we are getting the opportunity to start the season on time. The girls are really going to have to communicate on the court and on the bench to get any sort of atmosphere."
Coach Colfack looks for the success the Wolfpack had in Volleyball to carry over to Basketball. "Many of these girls started off the co-op playing volleyball. As a first year co-op, they had a lot of success. It is always tough learning a new coach and teammates, they battled through some ups and down but ultimately got better from the beginning of the season to the end. For basketball, we will now build on those relationships. The bar has been set for Tri County Northeast. I have no doubt the girls will now do the same as they did in volleyball and get better every single week. No matter what their roles were last year, they are going to be asked to elevate to another level if we want to have another successful season."
I certainly feel like this Co-op has the potential to do well this year and in the future, especially given who all is on the team from both schools.
Coach Colfack says the Co-op has been a really good thing. "I am very excited for this new co-op. We are lucky to have amazing administration at both schools to make this transition smooth. The Tri County Northeast volleyball team already saw tremendous success. I believe the girls basketball team will build off of that success and continue to build a culture."
I'm sure the Wolfpack is very excited to get the season started.
Tri County Northeast is in Sub-District D1-3 with Osmond, Plainview, Wausa, and Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family.
Those teams certainly pose a different and unique challenge, but one I'm sure the Wolfpack will be ready to meet when the time comes.
2020-2021 Tri County Northeast Wolfpack Girls Basketball Schedule:
12/04/20 @ Bloomfield
12/07/20 @ Cedar Bluffs
12/11/20 @ Laurel-Concord-Coleridge
12/15/20 @ Hartington-Newcastle
12/17/20 Winside
12/18/20 Ponca
12/28-12/29 (To Be Determined) Clearwater Holiday Tournament Clearwater
01/05/21 @ Cornerstone Christian
01/09/21 Hartington Cedar Catholic
01/12/21 Winnebago
01/16/21 Whiting, IA
01/19/21 @ Homer
01/21/21 @ Wausa
01/22/21 Wakefield
01/25/21 @ Walthill
01/26/21 @ Pender
01/30-02/08 (To Be Determined) Lewis and Clark Conference Tournament TBD
02/09/21 Randolph
02/13/21 Omaha Nation
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