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North Cedar football hoping for turnaround in 2017
CLARENCE - North Cedar's past football struggles could take a turn this fall.
The Knights have had a rough couple of years, suffering through a 1-8 campaign last fall after winning just two games in 2015.
Adam Hadenfeldt is in his second year as head coach and also is athletics director. He will be joined by Andy Bellamy, the defensive coordinator who is in his third year on staff, and newcomer Robert Helgerson.
Helgerson spent that last three year at Linn-Mar before joining the North Cedar staff. This is his first football job, however, previously coaching basketball, track and cross country. He will be teaching sixth grade at Lowden.
'It's only day four and I'm impressed already.” Helgerson said last week during the team's camp.
Both coaches have high hopes for 2017.
'We are just focusing on refining what we did last year and make that more efficient,” Hadenfeldt said.
North Cedar's first game is Aug. 25 at Alburnett.
'I'm very happy with the team so far.” Hadenfeldt said.
North Cedar assistant football coach Robert Helgerson give some instruction to his offense. (Saleena Jones/North Cedar senior)
Shane Weber, a senior at North Cedar, catches a pass and runs to end zone during football camp last week. (Saleena Jones/North Cedar senior)
North Cedar football coach Adam Hadenfeldt huddles the team and gives them direction. (Saleena Jones/North Cedar senior)
North Cedar's varsity football camp was held last week at Stanwood. (Saleena Jones/North Cedar senior)
North Cedar senior Greg Hansen catches a ball thrown by junior Ethan Sahr. (Saleena Jones/North Cedar senior)
A junior at North Cedar, Chase Gallagher shakes hands with junior John Scheer after getting a play right. (Saleena Jones/North Cedar senior)
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