[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 193 (Wednesday, December 6, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Pages S18087-S18088]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         SOUTH DAKOTA CHAMPIONS

  Mr. PRESSLER. Mr. President, today I rise to pay tribute to the 
champions of the 1995 South Dakota High School Football Playoffs. The 
playoffs were held at the ``Dakota Dome'' on the campus of the 
University of South Dakota in Vermillion on Friday, November 3, and 
Saturday, November 4.
  In class 11AA, the Yankton Bucks won the championship for the second 
year in a row and the fourth time in school history. First year coach 
Jim Miner led the Bucks. Quarterback Mason Mehrman was named the game's 
Most Valuable Player (MVP).
  The Vermillion Tanagers capped an undefeated season by claiming the 
class 11A crown. The Tanagers, who also won a State title for the 
fourth time in school history, are coached by Gary Culver. Running back 
Vince Roche was named the game's MVP.
  The Cavaliers of Bon Homme County High School, located in Tyndall, 
South Dakota, won the class 11B championship for the second year in a 
row. The Cavaliers extended their consecutive winning streak to an 
impressive 21 games. The Cavaliers are coached by Russ Morrell. Running 
back Josh Ranek was named the game's MVP.
  In class 9A, the Wakonda-Gayville-Volin Panthers won their first 
State title. The Panthers, who finished the season undefeated, are 
coached by Glen Ekeren. Quarterback Dan Freng was named the game's MVP.
  The Wildcats of Grant-Deuel County High School, located in Revillo, 
SD, captured their first ever class 9B championship. Coach Chad Gusso 
led the Panthers. Running back Heath Boe was named the game's MVP.
  I congratulate all the coaches, the players, and the parents of these 
five schools, as well as all the South Dakota schools that competed in 
this year's playoffs. In the spirit of competition, they have 
demonstrated the hard work, commitment, and teamwork that it takes to 
be champions. They all are to be commended for continuing such a great 
football tradition in South Dakota.
  Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the rosters of each 
championship team be included in the Congressional Record at this time.
  There being no objection, the rosters were ordered to be printed in 
the Record, as follows:

                        YANKTON ``BUCKS'' (11-0)                        
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                                              Pos.    Ht.    Wt.    Yr. 
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No.--Name:                                                              
  12--Mason Mehrman........................     QB    5-11    165     12
  14--Chris Reiner.........................     QB     6-1    180     12
  15--Kevin Jordahl........................     QB    5-11    165     12
  16--Lars Anderson........................     QB    5-11    165     11
  20--Thomas Draskovic.....................     FB     5-9    165     12
  21--Aaron Dykstra........................     HB    5-10    145     11
  22--Matt Jensen..........................     HB     5-9    160     12
  23--Carl Tweeten.........................     HB    5-11    165     12
  27--Jason Hermanson......................     SE    5-10    150     11
  28--Danny Grant..........................     LB     5-7    150     12
  30--Wade Buxcel..........................     LB    5-11    160     11
  31--Ryan Hanson..........................     HB     5-9    165     11
  32--Jeremy Tamislea......................     HB     5-8    165     12
  33--Jacob Wurth..........................     HB    5-11    185     11
  34--Matt Bohn............................     FB     6-1    185     11
  36--Scott Nedved.........................     HB     6-0    180     10
  40--Derik Budig..........................     FB     6-2    220     12
  42--Joe Merkwan..........................     LB    5-10    170     12
  43--Paul Creviston.......................     HB     6-0    154     11
  44--Joey Novak...........................     QB    5-11    140     11
  45--Rusty Williamson.....................     HB     6-1    185     12
  46--Scott Elwood.........................     SE    5-10    165     11
  51--Jon Rhode............................      C     6-1    252     11
  52--Chris Swanstrom......................      C     6-1    180     12
  54--Brady Muth...........................      T     6-2    245     12
  55--Chad Sherman.........................      C     6-0    205     12
  56--Daric Mortenson......................      C     6-0    270     12
  60--James Rye............................      C    5-10    145     12
  61--Andy Holst...........................      G    5-11    180     12
  62--Kevin Plavec.........................      T    5-10    205     12
  63--Nick Sternhagen......................      G     6-4    230     11
  64--Ryan Swanstrom.......................      G    5-11    180     11
  65--Chauncy Lanning......................      T    5-10    170     11
  66--Kyle Tacke...........................      G    5-11    175     11
  67--Kam Williams.........................      T    5-10    185     12
  68--Radim Miksik.........................      K     6-1    180     11
  69--Jamie James..........................      T    5-11    245     12
  70--Tony Pierce..........................      G    5-11    175     12
  71--Chad Ellers..........................      T    5-11    240     11
  72--Lance Peterson.......................      G     6-3    250     12
  73--Owen Cowles..........................      T     6-0    215     11
  74--John Bohlmann........................      G    5-10    215     11
  75--Joey Rempp...........................      G     6-2    225     12
  76--Samuel Graham........................      T    5-11    245     11
  77--Derek Danilko........................      T     6-4    190     12
  78--Jason Cwach..........................      T     6-2    265     11
  79--Beau Paulson.........................      T    5-10    250     12
  80--Jeremy Fischer.......................     SE     6-0    165     12
  81--John Fischer.........................     SE     6-2    165     12
  82--Mike Rhoades.........................     TE     6-2    165     11
  85--Danny Johnson........................     SE     6-4    190     11
  85--Jody Pinkelman.......................     TE     6-0    170     11
  86--Scott Robbins........................     SE     5-8    145     11
  87--Matt Christensen.....................     TE     6-3    195     11
  88--Nick Meyers..........................      K     6-1    175     12
  89--Ryan Heine...........................     TE     6-6    215     12
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       Head Coach: Jim Milner.
       Assistant Coaches: Arlin Likness, Dan Mitchell, Bob Muth.
       Student Managers: Matt Gunderson, Jerry Haas, Jake Harens.
       Athletic Director: Bob Winter.
       Cheerleaders: Mandy Humpal, Laurie Koupel, Michelle Olson, 
     Erika Simonsen, Stephanie Sprecher, Natalie Tapken.

                     VERMILLION ``TANAGERS'' (11-0)                     
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                                              Pos.    Ht.    Wt.    Yr. 
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No.--Name:                                                              
   2--Ryan Baedke.........................    QB-LB    6-0    180     11
   5--Marc Billings.......................    WB-DB   5-11    145     11
   6--Joe Guerue..........................    TE-LB    5-8    195     12
   7--Josh Merrigan.......................    TE-DE    6-3    200     11
   8--Brian McGuire.......................    QB-LB   5-11    160     10
   9--Matt Jordt..........................    WB-DB   5-10    155     11
  10--Dave Holoch.........................    QB-DB   5-11    155     10
  11--Andy Mechtenberg....................    WB-DB    6-2    160     12
  12--Kevin McGuire.......................    QB-DB    6-1    145     12
  13--Josh Koller.........................    HB-DB    5-9    150     11
  14--Drake Olson.........................    QB-DB   5-11    150     10
  16--Mike Groves.........................    HB-LB    5-8    150     11
  18--Vince Roche.........................    HB-DB    5-8    175     12
  22--Jeremy Johnson......................    HB-DB    5-8    130     11
  23--Micah Thompson......................    HB-DB    5-6    130     12
  25--Tim Willroth........................    HB-DB    5-6    125     10
  26--Brandon Hays........................    HB-LB    5-8    145     10
  29--Matt Taggart........................    WB-DB    5-9    150     10
  30--Joe Ulrich..........................    HB-DB    5-8    145  12063
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  32--Ben Hays............................    TE-LB   5-10    185     10
  33--Jerrod Edelen.......................    HB-LB    6-1    175     10
  42--Shane O'Connor......................    WB-DB    5-7    140     10
  43--Travis Gors.........................    WB-LB   5-11    160     12

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  44--Ben Leber...........................    FB-LB    6-3    205     11
  50--Wade Beach..........................    OG-LB    5-9    180     11
  51--Rich Schoellerman...................    OG-LB   5-10    150     12
  52--Troy Myron..........................    OT-DL    6-0    170     10
  54--Wade Bromwich.......................    OC-DL    5-7    165     10
  55--Stafford Larsen.....................    OT-DL    6-2    240     12
  56--Kevin Jensen........................    OC-DL    6-0    225     12
  58--Ryan Knutson........................    OC-LB   5-11    180     11
  61--Shawn Benzel........................    OG-DL    5-9    180     10
  62--Cory Moore..........................    OG-DL    6-0    160     11
  63--Josh Stewart........................    OT-DL    6-1    205     10
  65--Dan Nelson..........................    OG-DL    6-1    175     10
  66--Casey O'Connor......................    OG-LB    5-9    200     12
  67--Jon Leffers.........................    OG-LB    5-8    165     12
  69--Matt Sorensen.......................    OT-DE    6-2    185     12
  71--Paul Lilly..........................    OT-DL    6-0    220     12
  72--Chad Stensaas.......................    OT-DL   5-11    235     10
  73--Mike Rasmussen......................    OG-DL   5-10    175     11
  75--Steve Powell........................    OT-DL   5-10    225     10
  78--Chris Ross..........................    OG-DL   5-10    185     10
  79--Travis Vacek........................    OG-DL   5-11    270     11
  81--Billy Willroth......................    SE-LB    6-0    170     12
  82--Roland Johnson......................    SE-DE    6-2    170     11
  85--Blaine Schoellerman.................    SE-DB    6-2    145     10
  86--Brett Bartling......................    TE-DE    5-9    150     10
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       Head Coach & Athletic Director: Gary Culver.
       Assistant Coaches: Roger Heirigs, Jim McGuire.
       Student Managers: Teisha Upward, Alison Hogen, Aaron 
     Kerkhove, Aaron Hammer, Mikal Boughton.
       Cheerleader Advisor: Jennifer Huska.
       Cheerleaders: Amy Johnson, Kerri Wempe, Shanna Manning, 
     Shelley Kulkonen, Sarah White, Heidi Zimmerman.

                     BON HOMME ``CAVALIERS'' (11-0)                     
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                                            Pos.     Ht.     Wt.    Yr. 
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No.--Name:                                                              
   1--Chip Carda........................       RB     5-11    155     10
   2--Nick Kortan.......................       RB      5-7    135     10
   3--Kevin Morrell.....................       QB      6-2    175     11
   5--Jamie Hajek.......................       QB      5-7    135     10
   7--Jon Vavruska......................       RB      5-5    100      9
   8--Ryan Kortan.......................       QB     5-10    165      9
  14--Kris Vollmer......................       RB     5-11    145      9
  16--Jayson Branaugh...................       RB      5-9    135     10
  18--John Nagel........................        E      5-6    125     10
  21--Corey Meske.......................        E      5-9    140     11
  23--Derrik Garhart....................       RB      5-6    130     10
  24--Josh Holland......................        E      6-1    155     11
  27--Dalon Wynia.......................       RB     5-10    155     11
  30--Josh Ranek........................       RB     5-10    170     12
  32--Rick Island.......................       RB      5-6    120      9
  33--John Showers......................        E      6-2    160     12
  34--Toby Privett......................       RB      5-4     95      9
  35--Brock Tucker......................     E-RB     5-10    150     10
  37--Casey Berndt......................       RB      5-9    170     11
  30--Nathan Lukkes.....................        E      5-9    145      9
  40--Nathan Lukkes.....................        E      5-9    145      9
  41--Chad Cooper.......................       RB      5-7    140      9
  44--Hannon Hisek......................       RB      5-4    145     10
  50--Jared Caba........................        L      6-0    230     11
  51--Dan Walkes........................        L      5-9    190     11
  52--Todd Dvoracek.....................        L      6-1    195      9
  55--Matt Johnson......................        L     5-10    180      9
  56--Ben Jacobs........................        L      6-5    290     11
  58--Michael Pechous...................        L      6-2    175     10
  60--Chad Simek........................        L     5-11    205     12
  62--Grant McCann......................        L      5-9    155      9
  63--Kevin Koenig......................        L      6-6    210     10
  64--Bryan Varilek.....................        L      6-5    200     11
  66--Jim Saloum........................        L      6-2    225     10
  67--Tony Bares........................        L      5-8    140      9
  70--Chris Garhart.....................        L      5-5    135      9
  72--Mike Sedlacek.....................        L      5-8    155      9
  75--Travis Berndt.....................        L      6-0    190      9
  78--Matt Bierema......................        L     5-10    170     11
  79--Clint Starwait....................        L     5-10    205      9
  82--Chris Schieffer...................        E      5-6    115      9
  85--John Kaida........................        E     5-10    160     10
  87--Dustin Hoffman....................        E      5-9    160     10
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       Head Coach and Athletic Director: Russ Morrell.
       Assistant Coaches: Byron Pudwill, Vince Tucker, Phil 
     Garhart, Mike Duffek.
       Student Managers: Nicole Engstrom, Lisa Humpal, Jenny Rueb, 
     Melinda McNeely, Renee Tjeedsman, Courtney Morrell, Stacy 
     Hellman, Darcie Walkes.
       Cheerleaders: Heather Namminga, Kateens Lukkes, Lacie 
     Peterson, Aesli Grande, Jessica Einrem.

                     GRANT-DEUEL ``WILDCATS'' (10-1)                    
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                                              Pos.    Ht.    Wt.    Yr. 
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No.--Name:                                                              
   4--Matt Lounsbury......................    QB-DB    6-0    200     11
   5--Josh Beutler........................    FL-DB    5-5    105     10
   6--Jon Peschong........................    QB-LB    5-7    120      8
  10--Heath Boe...........................    TB-LB    6-1    175     12
  11--Dan Peterson........................    QB-DB    5-4    115      9
  12--Eric Stricherz......................     E-DB    5-9    160     12
  15--Tommy Street........................    FL-DB    5-5    110      9
  19--Erik Peterson.......................      E-E    6-0    160     12
  20--Brian Schafer.......................    E-E-P    6-2    165     12
  21--Josh Morton.........................      L-L    5-7    125      8
  23--Jared Engebretson...................      L-E    6-2    215     12
  30--Kelly Kasuske.......................      E-E    5-9    140      9
  31--Cory Street.........................     B-DB    5-5    125     10
  32--Parry Toft..........................     B-DB    5-7    135     10
  34--Ricky Taylor........................    FL-DB    5-7    130     10
  35--Mathias Lindberg....................    FL-DB    5-9    140     11
  41--Matt Bunting........................     E-DB    5-8    135     10
  42--David Hixon.........................     B-DB   5-11    160     12
  44--Garrett Hennings....................    FB-LB   5-11    185     10
  45--Jamie Schafer.......................     B-DB    5-7    130      9
  52--Matt Loeschke.......................      E-E    6-5    200      9
  55--Nick Ansbach........................      E-E    6-1    190     10
  56--Chad Johnson........................      L-L    6-2    215     12
  58--Jed Sportz..........................      L-L   5-11    170      8
  60--Tim Karels..........................      L-L    5-7    145     11
  62--Russell Schuelke....................      L-L   5-10    150      8
  64--Nathan Boe..........................     B-DB    5-8    120      8
  65--Harris Hixon........................     B-DB    5-5    120      9
  70--Ben Johnson.........................      L-L    5-9    175      8
  73--Rusty Rabine........................      L-L    6-0    275      8
  75--Garrett Novy........................      L-L    6-1    200      9
  80--David Bunting.......................     E-DB   5-11    130     11
  83--Justin Syrstad......................        L    5-9    155      9
  84--Jason Ebsen.........................        L    5-4    170      9
  95--Josh Anderson.......................        L    5-8    170      9
  99--Wade Novy...........................        L    6-2    270     12
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       Head Coach: Chad Gusso.
       Assistant Coaches: Barry Pickner, Galen Schoenfeld.
       Student Managers: Brian Dallman, Jesse Street, Matt Lynde, 
     Tyler Pickner, Shawn Erp.
       Cheerleaders: Jodi Wollschlager, Jill Wollschlager, Sharona 
     Iverson, Lindsey Swenson, Wendy Bear.

               WAKONDA-GAYVILLE-VOLIN ``PANTHERS'' (11-0)               
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                                              Pos.    Ht.    Wt.    Yr. 
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No.--Name:                                                              
   7--Brent Barta.........................    QB-LB    5-8    145     11
   9--Damon Eggers........................    HB-DB    5-9    150     11
  10--Andy McCue..........................    HB-DB    5-8    140     10
  11--Dan Freng...........................     QB-S    6-4    215     12
  12--Guy Eggers..........................    QB-DB    5-9    145      9
  17--Tim Olen............................    HB-LB    5-8    150     11
  18--Eric McCue..........................    HB-LB   5-10    160     12
  19--John Peterson.......................    HB-LB   5-10    130     11
  20--Daniel Welman.......................     HB-S   5-10    160     12
  21--Tyler Hoxeng........................    HB-LB   5-11    175      9
  22--Shannon Snow........................     HB-S    5-8    140     12
  26--Mike Kool...........................    HB-LB    5-9    165     11
  32--Mark Zimmerman......................     G-DT   5-11    170      9
  45--Sam Johnsen.........................    HB-LB    6-1    190     12
  49--Jeremy Hanisch......................      G-N    5-8    200     11
  51--Chris Happe.........................     G-DE    6-2    235     12
  52--Josh Oien...........................     G-DE    5-8    180     10
  53--John Freeburg.......................     E-DE    6-0    170      9
  55--Don Logue...........................     E-DE    6-5    185     12
  59--Ken Girard..........................     G-DE   5-10    165     11
  64--Nick Buckman........................     G-LB    5-9    180     10
  65--Nick Tripp..........................     C-DE   5-10    212     11
  66--William Crissey.....................    DE-DT   5-10    185      9
  68--Tom Orr.............................     G-DE    6-0    240     11
  73--J.R. Willman........................      G-N   5-10    205     12
  80--Keith Light.........................     E-LB    6-3    205     12
  85--Justin Hazen........................     G-DE   5-10    185     10
  87--Mike Pollman........................    FB-LB    6-2    220     12
  88--Colter Saccento.....................     E-DE    6-3    150     11
  89--Bob Greely..........................     G-DL   5-10    195     11
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       Head Coach: Glen Ekeren.
       Assistant Coaches: Monte Neitzel, Tom Culver.
       Student Managers: Brandon Steffen, John Ganschow, Nick 
     Skonovd, Jesse Ekeren.
       Cheerleaders: Amy Anderson, Darcy Bye, Megan Dreesan, Erica 
     Freeburg, Mandy Klamm, Janet Lueth, Carmen Vogel, Emily 
     Fenhaus.

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