Oakes looks to bounce back in Class A football playoffs

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

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

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Summary

Oakes head coach Greg Dobitz expresses optimism for the upcoming season as the Tornadoes prepare to open against Class A State Champion Langdon on August 21. Sophomore Andrew Rosendahl is expected to play a vital role, returning for his second year as a starter. Last season, Oakes finished 3-5, and the team aims to improve by leveraging its experienced senior class, including quarterback Beau Thorpe. The squad is focusing on enhancing their football IQ to achieve their goal of reaching the postseason again after missing out last year.

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•Oakes opens their season on August 21 against Langdon.
•Andrew Rosendahl returns as a versatile player for the Tornadoes.
•Oakes ended the 2025 season with a 3-5 record.
•Beau Thorpe returns as the starting quarterback for his senior year.
•The team aims to improve their football IQ for better performance.

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4:47 PMYahoo Sports — Oakes hoping to make it back to the Class A playoffs

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Aug. 20—OAKES — There's a sophomore on Oakes' roster that head coach Greg Dobitz is pretty excited about. "(Andrew Rosendahl) is the kid we're hoping will take major strides for us," Dobitz said. Rosendahl is poised to enter his second year as a starter for the Tornadoes. He lines up as a running back, a kick returner and a linebacker on defense. "I got started with football by playing on the ...
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