Young Rockets Open Season Against Sioux Valley
The Rock Valley Rocket football team opens its 1976 campaign Friday night in a non-conference game at home against Sioux Valley Linn Grove. Coach Les Hansen cites Drills, punt receiving, and outside linebackers as focus areas while naming likely starters at quarterback Nate Vander Velde and running backs Terry Van Maanen and Don Van Otterloo.
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John Ruter
Mark Bauman
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al de Vos
Ken Davelaar
Bruce Bunch
Doug Maassen
Kevin Boeve
Vander Velde Leads Orange Team To 26-7 Scrimmage Win
Vander Velde of the Orange quarterbacked a 26-7 victory over the White in the 1976 Rockets scrimmage. Miller sparked the White with a 28-yard TD pass to Van Otterloo, but Vander Velde rallied the Orange with a 25-yard touchdown pass to Paul Anderson, an interception return for six, and Terry Van Maanen adding a three-yard score. The Rockets showcase a defense and a more passing-oriented offense ahead of their home opener against Sioux Valley at 7:30 p.m.
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Eight Siouxland teams set Friday night season kickoff
The 1977 Siouxland Conference opens September 10 with all eight teams playing non conference opponents. Central Lyon and Sioux Center are favored for the title though Rock Valley West Lyon Maurice-Orange City West Sioux Boyden Hull and George also figure to contend. Matches include Sioux Center at Canton West Lyon at Lennox West Sioux at Hawarden George at Adrian Boyden Hull at LeMars Gehlen Central Lyon at Sibley Maurice Orange City at Orange City and Rock Valley at Rock Valley.
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