Coach: Kevin Mielock

2005 Record: 5-1 in NEMC duals, 3rd at NEMC finals

Top returning athletes: Kyle Redd, sr., Throws; Tyler Bischoff, jr., Distance; Tim Warner, sr., Sprints; Kyle Whitford, sr., Throws; Thomas Domarese, so., Pole Vault; Tyler Klenow, so., Sprints, High Jump; Wayne Enzenberger, jr., Pole Vault, High Jump, Middle Distance; Evan St. Aubin, jr., Hurdles; Ky Barnes, jr., Throws.

2006 outlook: The Braves lost five of their top eight point-scorers from last season, but return a strong group of underclassmen that collectively were strong enough to win last year's Ogemaw 9/10 invitational.

"We have a hungry group of underclassmen who are eager to jump in and contribute," says Tawas coach Kevin Mielock. "Many of them have shown a lot of promise in practice."

The underclassmen will be looking to senior Kyle Redd, a two-time NEMC runner-up in discus, and junior captains Tyler Bischoff, Evan St. Aubin and Ky Barnes. Bischoff is one of the league's premier distance runners, while Barnes specialized in throws and St. Aubin in the hurdles.

Senior Tim Warner is a consistent top-three sprinter while junior Wayne Enzenberger handles pole vault, high jump and middle distance. Sophomores Thomas Domarese (pole vault) and Tyler Klenow (sprints, high jump) will also be expected to contribute.

"I don't know if we have anyone yet who can step up and win four events every night," Mielock says. "But using the team approach, hopefully we can tally enough points to win our share of meets.

"As always we're looking to have a strong season and challenge for the conference and regional titles. With a lot of hard work and a little luck, we ought to have a good chance of accomplishing those goals."