Quarterback Kooper Gill scrambles down the field during the first quarter of GMG’s home game against Clarksville on Sept. 10. Through the first two weeks of play Gill has done much of his work on the ground, leading the Wolverines with 199 yards and two touchdowns while only throwing four passes. Three of his four attempts were successful and were all brought down by sophomore Jabari Woodbury. Photo by Darvin Graham

GMG’s Mykel Ratliff (7) reaches out to grab a loose ball against Clarksville on Sept. 10. After wins over Grand View Christian and Collins-Maxwell to begin the season, the Wolverines took their first loss last week in a close 36-32 finish. Next up for GMG are a pair of Tama County showdowns with a road contest against Meskwaki this Friday and a home game against Gladbrook-Reinbeck on Sept. 24. Photo by Darvin Graham

Brayden Anderson takes the ball across the goal line against Clarksville on Senior Night last Friday. The Wolverines have five seniors on their varsity roster including Anderson, Mykel Ratliff, Xander Bowers, Kooper Gill and Caiden Wobeter. Anderson has also been a leader on the defensive side of the ball this season with a team-high eight tackles through the first two weeks. Sophomore Anthony Waters has also been a solid contributor with five tackles including three sacks and a fumble recovery. Photo by Darvin Graham