DES MOINES - Coming off its first state football championship in school history, Gladbrook-Reinbeck had six players named to Iowa Newspaper Association's all-state team in Class A. The Rebels had four players named to the first team, highlighted by senior Colton Dinsdale, who was named captain ...
CEDAR FALLS - Now, John Olson, you can talk about championships.Gladbrook-Reinbeck's head football coach of 10 years has been so focused on the process that he hasn't been able to enjoy the journey. But there, near the 50-yard-line with the Class A state football championship trophy in his arms ...
CEDAR FALLS - As Eric Stoakes broke off a 53-yard touchdown run to give the Rebels a 45-20 lead with 4:41 to play, Gladbrook-Reinbeck offensive lineman Dalton Schwartz threw his arms in the air signaling a touchdown, even though Stoakes was still about 18 yards from having reached the end ...
Well here we are, time for another basketball season to get under way! The "Run n' Gun," young Rebels are hard at it. We have been working hard on fundamentals and slowly putting in our system of play. In just three practices we have seen marked improvement in individual skills and the team ...
CEDAR FALLS - Jake Schuman would have done anything to get back the momentum he felt was lost when he was sacked for a safety late in the first half.Count on a fellow senior captain to pick up his teammate and carry the load, even when it required an all-out sprint the length of the ...
REINBECK - His position on the field is constantly changing. But when it comes to effort, Colton Dinsdale only knows one gear - top speed.Whether it's outmuscling defensive backs for jump balls at receiver or blasting open running lanes for Eric Stoakes at fullback, Dinsdale can fulfill a ...
BROOKLYN - Jake Schuman was thrown into the spotlight on the biggest stage last November.A year later he's leading the Rebels back to the UNI-Dome a more poised, confident and dynamic quarterback.Keeping plays alive with his feet and dissecting the Bears defense with his arm, Schuman threw for ...
PLEASANTVILLE - Jon Olson knows he has a physical bunch up front. He's simply been waiting for them to prove it on the field.Overpowering the Trojans' speed with brute force on both sides of the ball, Gladbrook-Reinbeck kept its postseason trek churning with a 28-0 shutout over Pleasantville in ...
(l-r) Jeremiah Kelley, with parents Paula Kelley and Jay Kelley: Tyler Eiffler, with parents Jamie and Traci Eiffler, Colton Dinsdale with parents Kirk and Laura Dinsdale: Dalton Schwartz, with parents Angie Schwartz and Frank Schwartz (not pictured).
By TYLER STRAND TIMES-REPUBLICAN PLEASANTVILLE - Jon Olson knows he has a physical bunch up front. He’s simply been waiting for them to prove it on the field. Overpowering the Trojans’ speed with brute force on both sides of the ball, Gladbrook-Reinbeck kept its postseason trek churning ...