2016 High School Football Preview: Oelwein

Oelwein enters the 2016 campaign with a goal of improving. The Huskies have won just one game each the past two seasons. The lack of experience is a concern again for Coach Matt Kuempel heading into his fifth season guiding the Huskies.

2016 SEASON PROSPECTUS: OELWEIN HUSKIES

2015 RECORD: 1-8 Overall / 1-5 District
2015 PLAYOFFS: Did Not Qualify

HEAD COACH: Matt Kuempel
School Record (Years): N/A (5)
Career Record (Years): N/A (5)

2015 STARTERS RETURNING (7):
Tucker Tafolla, OL
Hunter Smock, OL/DL
Jakob Swaney, OL/LB
Robby McKeeman, FB/OL/LB
Dominick Knowles, WR
Austin Duffy, FB/LB
Sayer Woodson, LB

OTHER 2015 LETTERWINNERS RETURNING (9):
Colton Barker
Devan Euans
Tanner Smith
Austin Conner
Steven Nicolay
Grant Slifer
Dillon Arndt
Luke Crandall
Cameren Sims

KEY LOSSES FROM 2015 SEASON:
Tanner Reising, QB/DB
Travis McMillan, OL/DL
Niko Griffth, OL/LB
Tony Rex, WR/LB
Brennon Ryan, WR/DB
Cole Stanford, WR/DB
Evan Suckow, WR/LB

HOW COACH KUEMPEL VIEWS UPCOMING SEASON

Team Strength Entering 2016:
Athleticism

Concerns Heading Into 2016:
Inexperience

Opponents Expected To Compete For District Title In 2016:
North Fayette Valley and La Porte City Union

What Will It Take Contend For A District Title In 2016?
"Cause turnovers, get 3rd down stops and not turn the ball over."