that kept us from sealing the deal, but they fought hard and Albia’s a good team.”

With Vande Wall’s status up in the air for now, Uhlenhopp takes the signal caller position over with some uncertainty of how long he’ll be there. Although he’s spent significant time at receiver this season, Uhlenhopp served as the No. 3 quarterback last season and went 1-for-3 with 30 yards in his abbreviated time on the field. Bonnett has confidence in him though, and even believes he can bring another dimension to the position.

“I think he looks pretty good right now, and he’s played it before,” Bonnett said. “He’s maybe not as accurate as Nate, but he’s pretty close. And our system always gives the quarterback the option to run, and while Nate doesn’t very often, Zach easily could.”