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The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, in Curtis, recognized 87 graduates, during spring commencement on May 4. Students from 13 states, including Nebraska, Colorado, Kansas, Iowa, South Dakota, Geoergia, Tennessee, Texas, California, Vermont, Virginia, New Jersey and Minnesota comprised the class of 2023. Emma Hollenback, of Ewing, earned an Associate of Science Degree in veterinary technology systems....
Ashley Koenig and Gage Nilson were crowned prom queen and king, respectively, during Ewing Public School's July 17 junior-senior prom. The event was held at St. Dominic's Hall. Parents of junior class members supplied the dinner....
The class of 2020 has left the building. With diplomas in hand, the last class to graduate as Ewing Tigers spent Sunday afternoon together, surrounded by family and school personnel, during a 2 p.m. graduation ceremony. Principal Greg Appleby welcomed guests and reported while the class faced adversity during the final quarter of school, its legacy will be the accomplishments the graduates made throughout their high school careers. "These young kids - young adults, actually - are tough, they are...
Ewing Public School's senior class went from studying history to becoming part it. After spending the last quarter of school learning remotely, and living through a global pandemic, the last class to graduate from the Holt County district will receive diplomas, Sunday, July 26, during a 2 p.m. ceremony. Elizabeth Burival, Mackenzie Cunningham, Skylar Eacker, Katie Hawk, Xavier Hobbs, Joe Hoffman, Emma Hollenback, Ashley Koenig, Emily Kurpgeweit, Connor Napier, Gage Nilson, Elizabeth Nordby, Madi...
Each year, the Upper Elkhorn Natural Resources District awards scholarships to graduating seniors who live in the district. Students chosen intend to pursue a career in a field related to agriculture, natural resources or the environment. Emma Hollenback, a Ewing Public Schools senior, is a recipient. She will attend Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, entering the veterinary technician program. She is the daughter of Levi and Ashley Hollenback. Taylor Peter, daughter of Mike and Deb...
Niobrara Valley Conference officials recently announced names of students who qualified for the NVC Principal's All-Academic Team for 2019-2020. To be eligible, students must be a junior or senior with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or above. Seven Clearwater students were named to the list, including Kierra Bearinger, Lauren Behnk, Taylor Ann Bolling, Tyler Hupp, James Kester, seniors; and Hunter Klabenes and Eli Thiele, juniors. Nine Ewing students received recogniton including...
The Lady Bobcats will meet CWC for the third time this season during Thursday's semi-final in Niobrara Valley Conference tournament action.The game is set to tipoff at 5 p.m., at Niobrara. On Feb. 1, the Bobcats controlled the West Holt Huskies, picking up a 50-18 win in the opening round. The win pitted the Lady Cats against Elkhorn Valley in a Monday evening contest in Bartlett. Summerland walked away with a 52-40 win. Head Coach Greg Appleby said, "I thought we played well in all three games...
The Lady Cats claimed a 77-10 win over Walthill in the opening round of the Summerland Holiday Tournament. Madison Potter, Sidney Stallbaum and Maryssa Long led the Bobcats with 10 points apiece. Potter and Natalie Stallbaum grabbed each grabbed 6 rebounds. Statistics vs Walthill: Potter: 10p, 6r, 1to, 2defl, 1s, 1a Lauren Behnk: 2p, 2r, 1defl, 1a Stallbaum: 10p, 3r, 3defl, 3s, 1a Madleen Reipen: 1to, 1defl, 1s, 6a Summer Schroeder: 4p, 2r, 1defl, 1s Tiana Thramer: 4p, 2r, 1defl, 2s, 2a Hadley...
Expect to see more physical play during girls' basketball games this season. Summerland Head Coach Greg Appleby said the move to Class C2 will require the team to adjust its game. "We will see more physical play, better athleticism and more man-to-man defense being played," Appleby said. "Monday night's exhibition game against Class C1 O'Neill was a good start for us. The Bobcats outlasted the Eagles, 53-39. Five starters from last year's teams join the Bobcat squad, including Brenna Wagner,...
Years from now, when Summerland Bobcat fans rewind history and review memories of the cooperatives' first year, the list of accomplishments of the volleyball team will include a monumental moment: a trip to the 2019 NSAA State Volleyball Championships. The Bobcats were unstoppable, Saturday, Nov. 2, in the Class C2-8 district final, sweeping South Loup, 25-14, 25-19 and 25-11. Tiana Thramer played superbly at the net, slamming 11 kills and nailing 5 solo blocks. Ashley Koenig contributed 10...
Summerland swept Crofton in three sets in the first round of subdistrict play, Oct. 28, in Neligh. The Bobcats took the first set, 25-19 and added wins of 25-15 and 25-8 en route to a second round game scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 29. The Bobcats were slated to meet North Central at 7 p.m. at Elmer Lindahl Gymnasium in Neligh. Brenna Wagner slammed 8 kills, while Tiana Thramer ended with 8 kills and 8 blocks. Kyra Nilson finished the match with 24 set assists. Statistics vs CWC: Nilson: 2k,...
The Summerland Bobcats finished second at the Eagle Classic, Oct. 19, at Lutheran High NE in Norfolk. The round-robin tourney began with Summerland sweep over Blair, in identical sets, 25-12. Ashley Koenig and Sidney Stallbaum landed 7 kills apiece. Kyra Nilson handed out 21 set assists. In the second match, Summerland handled Niobrara/Verdigre, 25-16 and 25-11. Tiana Thramer led the Bobcats with 9 kills and 3 solo blocks. In the third match, Summerland bulldozed South Sioux City, 25-9 and...
Boyd County's Lady Spartans had an upset in mind when visiting Ewing and the Summerland Bobcats, Oct. 1, but the hometown crew responded with a two-set win, 25-20 and 25-13. Sidney Stallbaum sent 7 kills to the floor and Ashley Koenig secured 13 digs. In the nightcap, Tiana Thramer landed 8 kills. Kyra Nilson ended with 26sa, 1 solo block, 1 ace and 1 dig. Statistics vs. Boyd County: Kyra Nilson: 21sa, 3d; Stallbaum: 7k, 1sa, 3bl; Thramer: 6k, 3bl, 1a, 2s; Koenig: 5k, 1a, 13d; Summer Schroeder:...
Five Lady Bobcat volleyball players combined for 10 aces serves against Plainview in a Sept. 5 triangular played on the Lady Pirates home court. Summerland cruised to a 25-9, 25-15 win. Seniors Sidney Stallbaum and Ashley Koenig sent six kills apiece to the floor. Kyra Nilson added 15 set assists and finished with one solo block. The Bobcats picked up their fifth season win with a two-set victory over St. Mary's, 25-14, 25-12. Stallbaum finished with 9 kills, while Koenig recorded 11 digs....
After a mild day for a parade and coronation, Mother Nature cut loose in Ewing, Aug. 30, causing a rain delay in the Renegades versus Hartington-Newcastle football contest. The game will continue Sept. 20, at 2:30 p.m., in Ewing, with the Renegades leading 14-8 with 10:33 remaining in the third quarter. Earlier in the day, students in kindergarten through 12 grade participated in the annual parade and pep rally. Wyatt Wagner and Tiana Thramer were crowned homecoming king and queen,...
The Summerland Lady Bobcats volleyball team will open the season, Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Bill Marshall Classic in Grand Island. First serve will be at 10 a.m., against Axtell. At noon, Summerland will face Schuyler. Team members include (front row, l-r): Maddie Reipin, Summer Schroeder, Sidney Stallbaum, Ashley Koenig, Tiana Thramer, Emma Hollenback; (middle row, l-r): Madison Kester, Harper Klabenes, Emily Ahlers, Cassidy Bearinger, Kyra Nilson, Maryssa Long, Calissa Kester, Lena Bolling;...