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In holiday tournament action, the Summerland girls won their game in dominant fashion against the Walthill Bluejays, 61-14. The teams met Monday, in Clearwater. Brenna Wagner and Hadley Cheatum both scored 12 points to lead the team offensively. During the first quarter, the Lady Bobcats were able to secure a 27-2 commanding lead with great offense and defense. They kept the strong defense going and only allowed four points in the second quarter. Second-half action was more of the same and the Lady Bobcats cruised through the third and fourth...
The Lady Bobcats took on the Stuart Broncos, in Orchard, on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Behind a strong offensive performance from Adyson Mlnarik, the Lady Bobcats won 54-34. The Summerland girls were able to gather an early lead that they took into half time. After the break they came out very sharp and took a commanding lead, supported by great shooting and strong third quarter defense. Coach Greg Appleby was pleased with the performance and believed they played a "complete game ... both offensively...
The Lady Bobcats were unable to get a win against a talented Humphrey St. Francis team last Thursday, Dec. 17. The Flyers won 61-24. The Lady Bobcats were led offensively by Brenna Wagner, who topped all Summerland scorers with 10 points. From the tipoff, Humphrey St. Francis was able to jump out to a big lead early and held on to it the entire game, with stout defense and sufficient offense. Coach Greg Appleby said, "Their defensive pressure was the key to the game ... we couldn't really get...
In an intense game against the Niobrara-Veridgre Cougars, the Lady Bobcats were able to come away with a 58-51 win. Brenna Wagner led all scorers with 29 points. The first quarter was neck and neck the whole way, with the Lady Bobcats ahead with a six-point edge, but in the second quarter, the Cougars were able to take the lead back and go into the half up two, with the score at 32-30. The Lady Bobcats came back sharper in the third quarter and were able to build another six-point lead and take...
The Lady Bobcats put in a strong performance, making nine three-pointers, in a game they won, 49-3,7 against the Boyd County Spartans this weekend. They were led offensively by Avery Cheatum and Adyson Mlnarik, who both contributed 11 points. The Lady Bobcats started the game slow in a close first quarter but were able to stretch the lead with good offense in the second quarter. During the second half, the Lady Bobcats were able to hold onto the lead behind precise shooting from deep court. The...
While quarantine and isolation may have hampered pre-season practice, the Lady Bobcats haven't lost focus, according to Coach Greg Appleby. "Yesterday (Monday) was the first day with our full 20-member team. That means that some players are playing catch-up with learning our system," he said. One seasoned veteran, Brenna Wagner, returns to the squad, along with Avery Cheatum, who Appleby called a "key contributor last year before an injury derailed her season. Letter winners Maryssa Long and...
Avery Cheatum and Brenna Wagner were two of 12 players selected for first-team honors by the Niobrara Valley Conference. Selections for first- and second-team choices, as well as honorable mention nods, were announced Monday, by conference officials. The two Summerland seniors join Audrey Mohr and Lauryn Hoffman, Boyd County; Morgan Ramsey, Ryann Haburchak and Tessa Metschke, Chambers/Wheeler Central; Allyson Selting, Lexi Bode and Taylynne Charf, Elgin Public/Pope John; Carney Black, Elkhorn Valley and Lexi Schroeder, Stuart. Summerland Head...
The Lady Bobcats downed Neligh-Oakdale, Monday, during the second round of the Niobrara Valley Conference volleyball tournament. Summerland swept the Lady Warriors, 25-16, 25-10 and 25-14, in a contest played in Ewing. The Lady Warriors were pushed to five sets by West Holt, earlier in the evening. Five Lady Cats landed ace serves in the match, including four from libero Avery Cheatum. Coach Rachael Cheatum said, "They executed the offense, played great defense and were effective at the net."...
Senior royalty • Summerland School crowned homecoming queens and kings from the three sites Friday, during halftime of the Bobcat football game. Seniors named as royalty include: Clearwater queen and king, Maryssa Long and Eli Thiele; Ewing king and queen, Dalton Rotherham and Kyra Nilson; Orchard king and queen, Collin Mullins and Larissa Thomson. Clearwater site winners Monday, Jersey Day: Colton Thiele and Maryssa Long Tuesday, Celebrity Day: Ty Rix, Faith King, Emma King Wednesday, PJ D...
Homecoming 2020 will have a different look for Summerland School. Each site recently announced senior royalty candidates and underclassmen attendants. Student Council Advisor Shannon Schumacher said coronation will take place at halftime of the Sept. 18 football game, which will be played in Orchard. A traditional parade and dance will not be held. "We will be doing a few site-based games and activities," Schumacher said. Dress-up days begin Monday, Sept. 14. Each site has a different theme and...
The Lady Bobcats brought their "A" game to the season opener. The ace game, that is, sent Summerland to a 2-0 start after winning the Elkhorn Valley triangular. After EV downed West Holt in straight sets, the Lady Cats sent the Huskies packing, sweeping the match 25-15 and 25-18. Avery Cheatum sent six unaswered serves, Adyson Mlnarik finished with four perfect serves and Brenna Wagner added three to the count. Setter Kyra Nilson finished with 11 set assists, including six shots to Brenna...
Clearwater Public Schools recently announced award winners in scholastic courses. NVC Principal’s All-conference - Mike Sanne Hunter Klabenes, Eli Thiele, Taylor Anne Bolling, Tyler Hupp, Kierra Bearinger, Lauren Behnk and James Kester NVC Superintendent’s All-conference - Mike Sanne James Kester High School Honor Roll - Mike Sanne Ava Rittscher, Keaton Thiele, Matt Umphress, Kelton Bruhn, Julie Olivan, Aislynn Kester, Alex Thiele, Cassidy Bearinger, Dillon Moser, Jacob Behnk, Eli Thiele, Taylor Anne Bolling, Kierra Bearinger, Lauren Behnk Hig...
Clearwater Public School and Orchard Public School announced students who qualified for the principal's honor roll and honor roll for the third quarter of the 2019-2020 school year. Students named to the Clearwater principal's honor roll include Jackie Olivan, Hunter Klabenes, Eli Thiele, Jacob Behnk, Aislynn Kester, Adyson Mlnarik and Kelsey Schlecht. Avery Cheatum, Kaci Wickersham, Mason Hoke, Madison Melcher, Hadley Cheatum, Levi Cronk, Gunnar Shabram, Ashley Melcher, Carter Bergman, Sam...
Summerland survived a late rally by Boyd County to earn a hard-fought 44-41 win Saturday in the conference consolation matchup in Atkinson. Ashley Koenig led the Bobcats with 16 points and cemented her name in basketball history as she reached the 1,000 point career mark. Summerland took control in the first quarter, leading 10-1 at the break and maintained a 21-10 lead at the half. In the third quarter, the Lady Cats extended the lead to 30-20, but could never pull away from the Spartans. A pes...
Six Clearwater students earned all A's during the first quarter of the 2019-20 school year. Named to the principal's list were Ava Rittscher, Lenora Kester, Hunter Klabenes, Aislynn Kester, Adyson Mlnarik and Kelsey Schlecht. Twenty-four students landed on the honor roll for the first quarter, including Bailey Ahlers, Cassidy Bearinger, Jackie Olivan, Eli Thiele, Dillon Moser, Taylor Anne Bolling; Faith King, Sydni McConnell, Matt Umphress, Lauren Behnk, Rafe Grebin, Kierra Bearinger, Alex...
