Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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The Summerland Bobcats boys basketball team secured a decisive 47-32 victory over Class C1 Pierce in a home matchup on Jan. 23. A strong second-quarter performance propelled the Bobcats to their 14th win of the season. Leading by seven after the first quarter, Summerland unleashed a 20-point offensive surge in the second, entering halftime with a commanding 27-11 lead. Coach Brett Kaczor said his squad responded well early against Pierce, but he expects more from the team. "We didn't put a full...
The Summerland boys' basketball team faced its first setback of the season on Jan. 21, falling to Boone Central in a tightly contested 58-54 game in Albion. The Bobcats delivered a balanced performance but couldn't overcome the Cardinals in the final minutes. Coach Brett Kaczor said, "We just didn't make enough winning plays in the end. We had a couple opportunities to extend a lead and didn't execute well enough." Summerland shot 28% from three-point range, connecting on five of 18 attempts....
The Summerland Bobcats secured a 71-62 victory over O’Neill St. Mary’s on Jan. 16 in a thrilling matchup at SMH. A barrage of three-point shooting in the first half set the tone, with Summerland burying eight triples while St. Mary’s countered with nine of their own. Head coach Brett Kaczor said, “Our guys knew it was going to be a battle. We were able to get off to a really good start and match every run that St. Mary’s threw at us throughout the game.” The Bobcats demonstrated efficiency...
The Summerland Bobcats showcased their dominance on Friday night with a decisive 61-34 victory over the Humphrey-Lindsay Bulldogs in front of a home crowd at Summerland. From the opening tip to the final buzzer, the Bobcats maintained control, powered by standout performances and consistent team play. Coach Brett Kaczor said Friday was a quick turnaround against another quality and very well-coached Humphrey-Lindsay team. Summerland opened strong, outscoring the Bulldogs 19-8 in the first...
In a hard-fought battle of unbeatens on Friday night, Summerland's boys' basketball team edged West Holt, 43-40, in a home contest that came down to the final moments. Head coach Brett Kaczor praised his team's effort after securing back-to-back wins over challenging opponents. "Coming out of the week with two wins over two really good opponents is a big success," Kaczor said. "We will focus on fine-tuning our offensive execution and shoot countless free throws as we prep for a busy week with...
The Summerland Bobcats held off a late surge from the Plainview Pirates on Jan. 7, securing a 52-48 victory on the Pirates' home court. Despite a fourth-quarter rally by Plainview, Summerland's steady play throughout the game ensured the Bobcats remained unbeaten this season. By the end of the first half, Summerland led 30-24, thanks to a strong 19-point opening quarter. A defensive battle followed in the third, with the Bobcats outscoring the Pirates 9-7. However, Plainview found rhythm in the...
That simple, snappy motto - We sell the best and recycle the rest - perfectly describes Ewing's Sunset Store. Originally opened in 2008 in the village's vacant lumber yard, the thrift shop has thrived through two relocations in its 16-year history. Now, volunteers are putting the finishing touches on the store's forever home in the former Ewing school building. Finding the store is as easy as ABC. Visitors can enter the former high school building through the southeast entrance, then proceed to...
Two up, two defeated. That's the path the Summerland Bobcats took en route to the championship trophy in Summerland's holiday tournament. The Bobcats started their tourney run in the tournament with a commanding 71-24 victory over Winside on Dec. 27. Balanced scoring, relentless defense, and a fast-paced offense propelled the Bobcats to the decisive win. From the opening tip, the Bobcats set the tone, racing to a 21-7 lead in the first quarter. While Winside tried to claw back with a 10-point...
The Summerland Bobcats continued their undefeated season with an impressive 58-36 victory over the O'Neill Eagles on Tuesday night. The win moves the Bobcats to a perfect 6-0 as they head into the holiday break. The game was a tale of two halves, as the Bobcats' defense tightened after halftime, holding the Eagles to just eight points in the final two quarters. O'Neill managed to stay competitive early, trailing 13-16 after the first quarter and 23-26 at halftime. However, a dominant third...
The Summerland Bobcats defeated the Stuart Broncos 59-35 in a home contest on Dec. 17, improving their season record in front of an energetic home crowd. Despite the final score, the Bobcats were slow out of the gates, but their second-half dominance ensured a comfortable victory. Summerland opened the game with an 11-2 first-quarter advantage, but the pace of play remained uneven. The Broncos countered with 13 points in the second quarter, narrowing the halftime gap to 23-15. The Bobcats hit...
The Summerland Bobcats came out firing on all cylinders and held strong to secure a 61-48 victory over Norfolk Catholic in a highly anticipated Top-5 matchup on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at Summerland. The Bobcats set the tone early, jumping out to a commanding 20-8 lead in the first quarter. Fueled by aggressive play on both ends of the floor, Summerland capitalized on their intense start and forced Norfolk Catholic to play from behind. However, Norfolk Catholic didn't go quietly, responding with a...
The Summerland Bobcats shook off a slow start to claim a decisive 65-22 victory over the Niobrara/Verdigre Cougars in a non-conference matchup Friday, Dec. 13. While the Bobcats led 16-0 after the first quarter, Coach Brett Kaczor noted the team lacked its usual intensity early on. "We came out flat in the first half against N/V. We got a lot of good looks, but we were just not locked in enough to finish possessions," Kaczor said. The Cougars managed to get on the board in the second quarter,...
The Summerland boys' basketball team opened its 2024-25 campaign with two dominant wins. On Thursday, Dec. 5, the Bobcats hosted Neligh-Oakdale and squelched the Warriors, 71-13. Summerland scored 31 first-quarter points and never looked back. Preston Hoke led the team with a dozen points. Ryan Rifer added 10. Preston Watson reeled in six rebounds. On Saturday, the Bobcats visited Wildcat territory in Hartington and exited with a 64-35 victory over Hartington-Newcastle. Michael Koenig scored 14...
The road to Lincoln and an opportunity to play for a Class D1 state championship ended for the Bobcats after a 48-34 loss to defending champs, Stanton. The semifinal match up, played on the Bobcat's home turf, saw Summerland score first on an 11-play, 72-yard drive orchestrated by senior quarterback Michael Koenig. The Bobcats led at the top of each quarter and were poised to score again when the Stanton's Becker Pohlman intercepted a pass from the Mustang five yard line and returned it to...
The best laid plans often go awry. Such was the case, March 6, for the Summerland boys' basketball team. Unfortunately, the awry moment arrived at the Devaney Sports Center during the Bobcats' opening-round game against Cross County in the Class C2 state basketball tournament, causing an early exit after a 44-30. The opening minutes of the game looked promising. The Bobcats took a 6-2 lead, powered by junior Preston Hoke. But Cross County responded with a 14-0 run. They never looked back....
By the time this issue of SAM hits readers’ mailboxes, they will know the fate of the Summerland Bobcat boys’ basketball team. Brett Kaczor’s squad, the four seed, is scheduled to play the fifth seed, Cross County, at 10:45 a.m., Wednesday, at the Devaney Center in Lincoln in the opening round of the Class C2 Nebraska State Activities Association Boys’ Basketball Tournament. A Wednesday win will give the Bobcats a one-day break from competition, as classes B, C1 and D1 play Thursday. And, it...
What a great time to be a Bobcat! Our students are shining in all activities. Backtrack to November when the volleyball team qualified for state competition and the football team played in two rounds of the playoff system. Nothing like starting the year off on the right foot. The marching band did well at competition in Wayne. Speech and drama students continue to earn awards. Next week, the speechsters compete in a tough C2 district, a trip to the state meet on the line. I have a feeling...
In what may have been the most complete game they've played this season, the Summerland boys' team knew when to apply pressure and make it count. The Bobcats dismantled Perkins County, 65-34, in the C2-6 district final, played Feb. 27 at Kearney Catholic. The Bobcats took a 12-10 lead after the first quarter and went on an unmatched scoring spree in the second and third quarters to secure the win and a trip to the state tournament. Coach Brett Kaczor said, "The district game was the most...
By the time this edition of SAM lands in readers' mailboxes, they'll know if the Bobcats will make a trip to the 2024 state basketball championships. Summerland was slated to play Perkins County, Tuesday, in the C2-6 district final at Kearney Catholic. The "Advocate-Messenger" went to press several hours before tipoff. The route to Kearney began with what coach Brett Kaczor called "two very physical back-and-forth games" during subdistricts. The Bobcats hadn't seen Valentine play. Kaczor and...
On a misty Saturday evening, West Holt boys' basketball team and fans flooded the Summerland court after knocking off the Bobcats, 55-49, in the Niobrara Valley Conference Tournament Championship. The Bobcats had the potential to defeat the Huskies for a third time this season but West Holt went on a 22-8 run in the second quarter to secure the win. "In the championship, I think West Holt just wanted it a little bit more than us. It's hard enough to beat somebody twice in a year, let alone...
Preston Hoke scored 11 points and grabbed four steals, leading the Bobcats to a 47-33 win over Wausa, in a contest played at home, Jan. 25. Summerland jumped to a 20-10 lead after one and extended the margin to 34-18 at the break. While the Vikings outscored the hometown boys in the final quarter, it wasn't enough to catch the 'Cats. Coach Brett Kaczor said his team played in two very physical, highly competitive games last week. "EV was an electric, big atmosphere game with both teams making...
Summerland's boys' basketball squad opened holiday tournament play with a solid win over West Holt and met a physical Ainsworth team, Saturday, who handed the Bobcats a loss. In Thursday's game against the Huskies, Summerland opened with a 17-13 lead at the end of the first quarter and stretched the margin to 32-25 at the half. Then, the Bobcat defense upped its game, holding West Holt to 13 second-half points to secure a 61-38 win. The Bobcats shot 53% from the two-point range and made 10-15...
A fourth-quarter surge lifted Summerland to a five-point win, Thursday, as the Bobcats slipped past the O'Neill Eagles, 45-40. Michael Koenig led Summerland with 16 points. Preston Hoke chipped in another 10. Coach Brett Kaczor said his team "battled through two very tough tests last week." He felt some detrimental habits from the second half of the Stuart game carried over into the start of the O'Neill game. "We found ourselves down double digits late in the second half. Both games though, we...
Michael Koenig poured in 16 points, while Preston Hoke scored a dozen in Friday's 63-19 lopsided win over Niobrara/Verdigre. Still, head coach Brett Kaczor said his team did not get off to a great start. "We gave up two offensive rebounds and turned the ball over three times in the first couple minutes of the game and found ourselves down 0-4 right away," he said. Summerland jumped out to a 29-4 lead in the first quarter and extended the spread to 44-11 by the half. Part way through the third...
Three players landed in double digits in Summerland's Thursday season opener against Neligh-Oakdale. Sam Cheatum connected for 18, Alec Schindler, 15, and Michael Koenig, 14, in the Bobcats 72-30 lopsided victory. The Bobcats jumped to a 30-4 first-quarter advantage and hit 56 points by the midway mark. "We got off to a quick start," Head Coach Brett Kaczor said. "Our defensive pressure caused a lot of havoc that led to transition buckets. We weren't overly efficient in our half-court offense,...
