We would like to invite the 1976 and 2001 Mid-Prairie Football Teams for a special recognition at our first home game this season - September 4th v. Alburnett! Please be at the game at 6:30 PM - free admission for 1976 and 2001 players and coaches
1976 Team - It is the 50th anniversary of Mid-Prairie’s first playoff team! The Golden Hawks finished the regular season 9-0 and were Eastern Iowa Hawkeye Conference Champions. The 1976 is one of two Mid-Prairie teams to go undefeated in the regular season. Their outstanding defense had 6 shutouts throughout the year and only allowed 55 points in a 10 game season. They also finished in the top team for points scored and yards gained by any Mid-Prairie team. In 1976, only 8 teams made the state playoffs, Mid-Priaire lost a hard fought battle to Sigourney 14-7. Jerry Griffith was named all state Defensive Line and Kevin Kos was named all state running back.
We are going to announce the coaches and players at the game.
Coaches of the 1976 Team: Head Coach John Strain, Dennis Harms, Phil Conaway, Jim Truelson, Warren Olson and Doc Stull
Players on the 1976 Team: Terry Beckley, Tim Harland, Ryan Hartley, Kevin Swartendruber, Randy Maas, James Erb, Randy Hochstetler, Kevin Kos, Tom Gingerich, Dave Showalter, Lee White, Reggie Patterson, Steve Billups, Ronnie Murphy, Tony Bowser, Bob Yotty, Bob Stutzman, Brian Schweinfurth, Paul Van Zile, Kevin Flynn, Mike Durian, Jerry Griffith, Craig Miller, Dave Billups, Randy Van Hoozer, Kevin Hochstetler, Lance Brenneman, Tom Miller
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2001 Team - It is the 25th Anniversary of the 2001 Playoff team. This team is 3rd all time in school history in rushing yards in a season with 2,722 yards. The Golden Hawks team highlights for the year were a big win over Regina in week one, winning a hard fought battle over a ranked West Liberty team at homecoming, and then defeating Solon in the last game of the year to help seal a district championship. This team lost a heartbreaker at Highland Lone Tree in the first round of the playoffs 21-20. Adam Kos was named first team all state running back in 2001.
Last summer, Head Coach for 2001 Mid-Prairie teams lost his battle with cancer. We would like to remember and recognize Coach Dalton.
Other Coaches of the 2001 Team: Jeff Murphy, Jay Bickford, Doug Koerprich, Pete Cavanagh
Players of the 2001 Team: Sawyer Luke, Ethan Hohenshell, Nick Luke, Adam Kos, David Frederick, Ryan Kerkove, Micah Peck, Brent Yotty, Brandon Tebockhorst, Ryan Swartzendruber, Jon Knarreborg, Cole Kempf, Tyler Grout, Rick Beckley, Tristan Gingerich, Justin Swartzendruber, Tyler Griffith, Phil Haworth, Lucas Casper, Jared Smith, Kyle White, Nick Gruwell, Josh Kral, Chad Showalter, Kyle Johnson, Adam Surley, Neal Campbell, Cletus Kasper, Ryan West, Seth Cornwell, Managers - Jaimy Yoder and Amber Watkinson
