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Maybe then the other coaches will see how you can get results, commented Hofstad on the challenges of operating a new program in a small district.<br>When one begins to think that the challenges have been overcome, they can return very quickly. As the new season approaches, Valier must begin to work on accomplishing a new goal - etting back to the State C Tournament. That could be harder than it sounds, as Valier will once again lose two starters, only this time the loss may be even more detrimental to the squad.<br>Along with Brophy, the team s most-valuable-player last season, the Lady Panthers said goodbye to their three-year starting setter Hayley Powers. Their one-two combination was a wonderful asset to the team, and Hofstad will have the complicated task of working to adequately replace them by making her team more defensively minded.  This team has a goal to make it back to the state tournament, says the coach,  To do that, we will have to be a lot quicker, and be a scrappier team instead of a power team. BFS dot drill helps with that. <br>No matter what the future holds for this team, they have experienced the sweet success that comes with working to be better, faster, and stronger. Nothing can overshadow the accomplishments last season s team made; those will live forever. Instead it s the Valier Volleyball Team s mission to justify those achievements by using their determination towork even harder net season.State Playoffs for the first time in history. Things were getting heated up and the Panthers were on a roll. The barely beat Wellington 16-14 for a shot to play for state crown. <br>The State Championship game against 12-0 undefeated Holton, was Concordia's final test to see if they had what it took to wear the number one crown in the state. They faced number one ranked Holton who had outscored its three opponents in the playoffs earlier this season with a combined score of 128-20. Senior linebacker/fullback, John Hake reports,  I think that is one of our greatest weapons. Wedon't ever get intimidated. The Panthers playe with fury. Dreams and goals were on the verge of becoming a reality. <br>he 6-2, 190 ounder Josh Williams, was the workhorse for Concordia. He had 31 carries for 282 yards. Glimpses of John Hakes eighth grade photo flashedThe Cardinals weren t really tested until game eight against the Royal Panthers, the largest school by enrollment in the conference. On an unusually hot October day, the Cardinals and the Panthers fought into overtime. This was the perfect time for the BFS Principles to kick in and the team came through with an exciting goal line stand.  I m convinced our work in the weightroom and our Be An 11 Attitude paid the dividends of victory, noted Coach Mach. The team finished the record setting season undefeated, 9- 0, and a number 2 ranking in the state. Individual records also tumbled as Ryan Seebruck rushed for 1900 yards while only weighing 138 pounds. BFS added to Ryan s durability, his heart and determination did the rest. Cousin Chris Seebruck added a 1250 yard season and a record setting, single game six touchdown performance. <br><br>Adversity Strikes<br><br>The Playoffs started with the same flare as the team seemed invincible. The team marched right to the ing us say it everyday. It was a dream come true to play with all of my best friends and win the State Championship. 4,&󪎽x/cn;yZe$N@2^"WT7$Z[,rHխߟϬuuȔ z'ξ 8,՝?o&W8M|q\}! ]ө [k=_P@.͟⑇_ [E 5rSMh+o5N NqPr;|| <զ:_4Ilt'Ӄ9=+tcJ|Ҳ)aUƕMߨzݺx*?G̽#zBvO)ҸDBYe}B4R"+QwWo=j;KZiĐ"O h Q s"8j+ևqu1̓h}@$N6[v`F? pѶQ&K}Gc- V? _dkkȭPjz* ݏrG @wT?I s^Ln?iQN56[)JxH5}}$Jz@.@?SMp@bn|!dK 1e@z:x1fKAqDE,vMP}̾^roO#EVo%#(Ќ ,^]U'k9c