The rebuilding effort of coach Brent Barnes at Grinnell College gets ready for year two with today’s (Thursday’s) start of practice. The Pioneers had their first full season since 2018 a year ago. The 2019 season was shut down after three games due to lack of numbers and the entire 2020 season was cancelled due to COVID. Grinnell finished 2-8 last season.

Rebuilding the roster was the first chore. The Pioneers are still young but Barnes expects a roster of more than 55 players to open practice.

Barnes says the Pioneers are still a young team but gaining experience.

Barnes has recruited nationally to restock the roster and says it reflects the student body at Grinnell College.

The Pioneers open the season at home on September 10th against Monmouth College.