Lights Out on Friday’s at Okoboji

Friday nights in Milford this fall will certainly be missing the usual glow and excitement that came from the Okoboji High School football field in years past. Though all is not lost on the gridiron, the Pioneers are continuing on with a full slate of JV football games in 2011. Athletics Director Ryan Paulsen says the goal for this fall is to build towards the return of varsity football a year from now…
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The JV squad features 34 student-athletes, ranging from freshmen to seniors, and that group is working with an almost entirely new coaching staff. However, Paulsen knows certain things will need to happen to ensure the longevity of Pioneers football…
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The district’s decision to cancel the 2011 varsity football schedule was a shock to many high school athletics fans throughout northwest Iowa. Following an 0-9 season in 2010, the staff looked at their dwindling participation numbers and, according to Paulsen, felt the timing was right to pull the plug…
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The JV team will open the season Monday at home against Alta.