Juniors Kolsen Papon and Mason Olson, and sophomores Luke Schroeder and Conrad Lobb also return with varsity experience.

“We have a large number of junior high athletes which should be very exciting,” said Meyer.  “Boys have been putting in the summer miles and working hard in the weight room so we are looking forward to a great season.”

Meyer says Willmar is the team at the top of the Central Lakes Conference and Bemidji is the favorite in Section 8AA.