School: Beal City
Nickname: Aggies
Coach: Lou Rau
2013 record: 13-1
Player lost: Ty Rollins
Players returning: Chase Rollins, Luke Farrell, Alex Schafer, Tucker Gross, Austin Cook, Jacob Flaugher, Thomas Fussman
Coach’s comment: We need to fill the tight end spots.
School: Lake City
Nickname: Trojans
Coach: Tim Peterson
2013 record: 10-2
Players lost: 12
Players returning: Lucas Marion, Kory Root, Bradley Atkins, Jared Ball, Levi Aten, Mason Herrick
Coach’s comment: We have a very enthusiastic and energized group of players who have worked very hard to continue the success that we have experienced here in Lake City. With a solid corps of returning players, as well as many talented young players coming from the JV, we are excited for the upcoming season. We look forward to competing each and every week with a focus on getting better every day.”
School: Pine River
Nickname: Bucks
Coach: Terry Martin
2013 record: 3-6
Players lost: Skyler Nelson, Brandon Hoaglund
Players returning: Brandon Fulks, Greg Park, Tyler McCurry, Mitchell McDonald, Zach Herron, Josh Jackson, Mike Jones, Dominic Garcia
Coach’s comment: We should have a lot of speed in our backfield and receiving crew.
School: Evart
Nickname: Wildcats
Coach: Pat Craven
2013 record: 7-3
Players lost: Jake Fortune, Jacob Hopkins, Larry VanBuren, Derek Bowen
Players returning: Nolan VanOrder, Robert Tapling, Dillon Danley
Coach’s comment: We expect to compete for a conference championship and a playoff appearance.
School: Marion
Nickname: Eagles
Coach: Kurt Gillespie
2013 record: 1-8
Players lost: Zack Grill, Tyler Edwards
Players returning: Spencer Witbeck, Tyler Johnson, Avery Kietzman
School: Manton
Nickname: Rangers
Coach: Jeff Puffer
2013 record: 2-7
Players returning: Andy Ruhf, Brock Clough, Jonah Nelson, Kaleb Locktosh
School: McBain
Nickname: Ramblers
Coach: Chad Grundy
2013 record: 5-5
Players returning: Matt Buning, Kenny Vandenbos, Jordan Vanderhoef, Nate Sabo