Team: North Bend Central
Mascot: Tigers
Colors: Orange and Black
Class: C-1
Head Coach: Ryan Stieren (1st season)
2015 record: 1-8
Returning Starters: 5 offense 7 defense
Overview:
The North Bend Central Tigers hope to be much improved under Ryan Stieren, who takes over for Tony Allgood after previously serving as an assistant.
Stieren returns five starters on offense and seven on defense.
The returners include Dawson Poessnecker (RB/WR/FS 6’0, 185 Sr.), Joel Hines (WR/QB/OLB 5’8, 165 Jr.), Camden Stephenson (MLB 5’11, 190 Sr.), Brock Ray (RB/ MLB 5’10, 200 Jr.), Jayton Frank (OLB 6’1, 185 Sr.), Shane Hansen (OL/DL 5’10, 215 Sr.), and Trenton Johnston (OL/DL 6’4, 320 Sr.).
There are a number of other returning letterwinners for North Bend Central as well, including
Colton Mitties (WR /OLB 6’0, 185 Jr.), Brandon Wardman (WR /DB 5’10 165 Jr.), Trevor Nelson (OL/MLB 5’10, 195 So.), Zander Ziettlow OL/DL 5’10, 240 So.), Jeremy Doernemann (OL/DL 5’9, 210 So.), Tyler Doernemann (OL/DL 5’10, 200 Sr.), Brian Wirka OL/DL 5’9, 220 Sr.), Shadrick Westerman OL/OLB 5’9, 185 Sr.), and James Seymour (TE/OLB 6’5, 220 Jr.).
Stieren says there are question marks, but potential with this team. "I believe that we can make a jump from where we have been. Although we do not have a huge number of returning starters, we do have a lot of kids who saw a good amount of playing time last fall. Also, a good number of our returning starters have started or have gotten significant playing time since their sophomore season. Depth is a concern at some spots. And also, we need someone to emerge at the quarterback position."
It will be interesting to see if the Tigers can get things turned around. I think this program has the potential to be good in the future, it just might take some time.
There are some very winnable games on the schedule for North Bend Central though, and if they can win the games they're supposed to, I could see the Tigers doing as well as 6-3.
I think that's best case scenario for North Bend Central. They're in a pretty tough district, and have to play some powerhouses. It's not to say the Tigers can't spring upsets in all three tough games, it's just going to be very difficult.
At the very least, North Bend Central can lay a foundation for future success this year.
The Tigers no doubt want to get things turned around, and this year is as important as any.
This program hasn't had much success the last couple of years, and I'm sure the players and coaches are chomping at the bit to get things turned around.
It's a new era at North Bend Central, a fresh start, and a chance to have success.
Season Outlook:
There are a lot of winnable games on the schedule for the Tigers this season.
North Bend Central opens up the season at Louisville, a very beatable team.
The Tigers then return home for a game with West Point-Beemer, who they beat last year.
North Bend Central visits C-2 foe Tekamah-Herman the following week before taking on Madison at home in mid-September.
After a bye week, the Tigers open up district play at Wahoo.
North Bend Central starts the month of October at home against reigning C-2 state champion David City Aquinas, who is back in C-1.
The Tigers are at Bishop Neumann the following week before concluding the regular season at home against David City.
The strength of schedule is good and bad news for North Bend Central, in my opinion.
The good news is the Tigers have a lot of winnable games and have the potential to have a good record. The downside is a playoff berth is probably going to be tough to come by even if North Bend Central goes 6-3 due to strength of schedule.
The Tigers may need to knock off one of the Wahoo schools or David City Aquinas, and win all of their other games, to have a shot at the postseason.
I'm sure North Bend Central would love to play a 10th game and beyond this season, and anything is possible, the Tigers just have to believe.
North Bend Central has to be optimistic about having success this year.
I really think there is potential in this Tigers' team.
The boys basketball team had a magical run to state last year so there shouldn't be any reason the football team can't do the same thing.
North Bend Central has to play tough, physical football, and execute their offense. Being balanced on offense, limiting turnovers and penalties, tackling well, and creating turnovers are all keys to success for the Tigers, in my opinion.
Ryan Stieren's District Predictions:
1. David City Aquinas
2. Bishop Neumann
3. Wahoo
4. North Bend Central
5. David City
2016 North Bend Central Tigers Football Schedule:
08/26/16 @ Louisville
09/02/16 West Point-Beemer
09/09/16 @ Tekamah-Herman
09/16/16 Madison
09/30/16 @ Wahoo
10/07/16 Aquinas Catholic
10/14/16 @ Bishop Neumann
10/21/16 David City
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