The IKM-Manning Wolves are getting prepped for the 2021 football season with some strong senior leadership. Like all teams the Wolves lost some great production from last year with top rusher and tackler Kyler Rasmussen graduated, as well as leading receiver Drew Doyel and second leading tackler Brody Swearingen. But there are some experienced players moving up to take on leadership roles. Nolan Ramsey is back at quarterback and Cooper Irlmeier returns in the backfield. Head Coach Cory McCarville has liked the early leadership they’ve had.

The Wolves went 3-6 in 2020 and they were hampered with a number of big injuries. Coach McCarville said it will be great to get some guys back out there.

Coach McCarville has liked the work the team has put in during camp and the early during practice. A couple of the youthful spots are on the defensive side of the ball and Coach McCarville hopes that those guys catch on quickly.

The Wolves open up on Friday at home against AHSTW. We’ll have coverage of the game on KJAN and KJANTV. Chris Parks and Mike Smith will have the call from Manning with pregame at 6:30 p.m. and kickoff at 7:00 p.m.