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Bret Dockter returns for 30th season with Harvey/Wells County football

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:47 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

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Summary

Bret Dockter resumes coaching duties for Harvey/Wells County as the team begins preparations for the 2026 season. After battling pulmonary artery hypertension and a health crisis that led to his hospitalization, Dockter expressed excitement for the upcoming year, stating his team has shown strong participation in offseason workouts. The Hornets aim to improve on last season’s 4-5 record and will face tough competition in their first three games against Ellendale/Edgeley/Kulm, Velva/Drake-Anamoose, and Langdon/Area-Edmore/Munich. Dockter highlighted the talent of the returning players, including standout Christian Mertz, and is focusing on making each day count as they gear up for the season opener on August 21.

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By the Numbers

•Bret Dockter begins his 30th season with Harvey/Wells County football.
•Dockter recovered from a serious health condition last December.
•Harvey/Wells County opens the season on August 21 against Ellendale/Edgeley/Kulm.
•The team seeks to improve on a 4-5 record from last season.
•Christian Mertz returns as a strong player for the team.

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4:47 PMYahoo Sports — Harvey/Wells County's Bret Dockter back for his 30th season

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Aug. 20—HARVEY, N.D. — Back in December, Harvey/Wells County football coach Bret Dockter didn't know if he would be back to coach in 2026. Last summer, Dockter was diagnosed with pulmonary artillery hypertension. This is the constriction of the arteries between the lungs and the heart. Toward the end of last year's football season, Dockter had to have an oxygen tank with him. "In November, I ...
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