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Elm St. McHenry 385-0300 Sky hawk Football McHENRY PLAINDEALER-PAGE 14-WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1010 Ahead Of The Last season when Mike Heimerdinger took the rein as Johnsburg high school's first football coach he set a three-year list of goals: year one, to have his team score a touchdown; year two, to have his team win a game; and year three, to have his team win the Shark conference title. He's ahead of schedule. Last year the Johnsburg Skyhawk pigskin squad won two of eight games and managed to stay out of the cellar of the Shark Conference. It wasn't an easy task, because the splitting of Johnsburg and McHenry school ""tricts did damage to the football programs of both schools and caused coaches to begin a process of rebuilding. Many of the players who went out for Heimerdinger's team were inexperienced,never having played interscholastic football before. . / 1 . . . . . . • !i . • . Now an optimistic Heimerdinger is back for his second season as head coach. He believes that his team has gained enough unity and experience to post a .500 season this year. "I am very optimistc," Heimerdinger says. "We could have a very successful season if the players will believe in themselves and become unified. I think that a 5-4 season would be very successful and realistic for us. We could do even better if the kids become unified and support each other." Eleven lettermen return to the 1979 Skyhawk squad. Randy Wakitsch, the sophomore who took over as varsity quarterback last year when Mike Behan was sidelined because of an injury, is back in that position this year as a junior. "He did a real good job for us last year, and he continues to improve," notes Heimerdinger. Brian Roberts, senior fullback, has good all-around talent. Heimerdinger says he is looking to Roberts to provide some of the leadership for the team. "Bill Hovseth, halfback, has good quickness," says Heimerdinger. "He could make our backfield if he decides to run." Senior Kurt Valentin, a transfer student from Grayslake, should help the team all-around, according to his coach. The fullback and linebacker is quick, agile, and one of the strongest players on the team. Heimerdinger expects his team to have a versatile offense. "We need to throw and run equally well to be successful in our conference. On defense, we will play a 5-2." Heimerdinger considers the team's greatness weakness to be a lack of exceptional speed and strength. Three of last year's players who graduated and will be greatly missed, are Don Bents, an excellent tight end, Mike Ahlert, the team's most valuable player and, according to Heimerdinger, the best player on the team, and Rich Backs, who Heimerdinger describes as a great running back. Heimerdinger believes three of his most difficult opponents will be Hononegah, Marengo and .Harvard. Hononegah is the defending champion of the Shark conference. "The team has great numbers and strength," says Heimerdinger. "It is the largest school in the conference and the team is very well coached." "Marengo has a very big and strong squad. The coach is very successful and he always seems to have a good team." "Harvard always has an aggressive team. They don't have great numbers, but they are always well-coached and very prepared." • - . . * Last year Heimerdinger had to hold his early practice sessions without the benefit of showers and locker facilities, because the new high school building was not yet complete. This year the coach and his team are still plagued somewhat by incomplete facilities. Sod was installed on the playing field last spring and in order to protect the playing field and give the sod a change to take root, practices have been held at Novotny's field about a mile from the school. Johnsburg athletic director Jim Meyers and his coaching staff have been working feverishly to have the playing field and other facilities ready for the Skyhawks' first home contest on Sept. 15.- Johnsburg High School Girls Tennis Sept. 7 Sept. 10 Sept. 12 Sept. 14 Sept. 17 Sept. 21 Sept. 25 Sept. 27 Sept. 28 Oct. 4 Oct. 5 Oct. 9 Oct. 10 Oct. 15 Beloit Catholic (A) Wauconda (A) ~ Dundee (H) Jacobs (H) Marian Central (A) Woodstock (H) Lake Zurich (H). Grayslake (A) Round Lake(H) Crystal Lake South (H) McHenry (H) Grant (H) Cory-Grove (A) Crown (A) iV -- » • • 1 •" ' • . - "Doug Free is our guard and the leader of our line," says Heimerdinger. "He could lead the team if he steps forward." Dana Andreas holds his position as guard and defensive end. The senior is one of the team's most improved players, according to Heimerdinger. Jim Boelens is back this season as an end. "He's a very much improved receiver," says the coach. Rick Szumlas, end and defensive back, is very talented and a hard worker. He's not afraid to "mix it up" in the game. "Chris Dixon, senior end and defensive back, can help us very much offensively and defensively," continues Heimerdinger. Gary Parsons, a senior tackle, plays the defensive line. Ed Koch, a senior defensive back, should also be a fine asset to them. "We are very strong at the skill positions", says Heimerdinger. We have good depth and experience. We also have two experienced junior quarterbacks (Waktisch and Scott Valentin). Our offensive and defensive lines could be good if they work as a unit. We could platoon offensive and defensive units which will help."