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The Summerland Bobcats wrestling team wrapped up a solid performance at the Elgin Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 21, finishing in fifth place overall with a total of 80.5 points. Plainview emerged as the team champions, but Summerland's individual wrestlers gave it their all, with several notable finishes throughout the tournament. Leading the charge for the Bobcats was Austin Mendoza, who continued his stellar season by securing a first-place finish in the 144-pound weight class. Mendoza, with...
Summerland wrestlers earned two medals at Friday's Southern Valley Invite in Oxford. Ethan Kester claimed the 150-class title. He picked up wins over Asa Popp, Atwood-Rawlins County, in 4:12, and Tyson Freeman, Loomis, in :27. That set up a first-place match against Cauy Twohig, Wilcox-Hildreth. Kester secured the pin in 5:55. In the 132 class, Isaac Mendoza finished fourth. He started with a 17-1 win by tech fall over Thomas Magorian, Arapahoe before dropping a 13-3 major decision to Carter...
District 4 Leadership Development Events competition was held at Summerland Public School, Nov. 20. Thirty Summerland FFA members competed in events, which determined who will advance to the state convention. At the end of competition, one individual and two groups were crowned district champions. Sara Hemenway won discovery speaking and advances to state. Conduct of Chapter team one topped the field and will compete at the spring convention. Team members include Braelyn Bergman, Kanyon Allemang...
The Bobcat boys' wrestlers traveled to Howells, Saturday, for the Howells-Dodge Invite. Summerland finished ninth in the field of 20 teams, earning 52 points. Hartington Cedar Catholic and Tekamah-Herman tied for first, with 148.5 points. West-Point Beemer ended in third, scoring 121. Austin Mendoza brought home a bronze medal in the 144 class. He picked up wins by fall against Heydon Velez, Ponca, and Oliver Belina, HD; and defeated Elgin Public Pope John's Grady Drueke, 10-0. In the...
The Bobcat boys' basketball team hope for a successful 2024-2025 campaign after a trip to last year's state tournament. Team members include AJ Hobbs, Michael Koenig, Parker Napier, Carter Bergman, Preston Hoke, Sam Cheatum, Alec Schindler; Beau Ahlers, Aidan McAllister, Ryan Rifer, Kevin Lopez, Rogan Robertson, Dewayne Baker, Parker Watson; Mathias Wagner, Alec Kester, Mason Schwager, Kayden Barlow, Omari Meyer, Cash Kester; Trayvon Baker; Saul Cruz; Hayden Hobbs Ethan Barner, Damien Hupp,...
Meet the mat masters of the Summerland boys' wrestling team. They opened the season Thursday, in a triangular at Wayne. Competition begins at 5 p.m. Team members include Lane Sanne, Steven Mast, Luke Kester, Jason Shaver, Liam Cleveland, Mat Umphress, Isaac Mendoza, Ayden Bazelman, Jacob Schlecht, Austin Mendoza, Ethan Kester and Logan Kester....
District D1-4 officials announced all-district players and honorable mention on Nov. 22. Five Bobcats were named to the all-district team, including Alec Schindler, Keaton Thiele, Sam Cheatum, Michael Koenig and Ethan Kester. AJ Hobbs, Gavin Whiting, Mathias Wagner and Preston Hoke earned honorable mention. Stanton had six players named to the all-district team, including Barrett Wilke, Becker Pohlman, Ren Brown, Garrett Hansen, Gatlin Davidson and Josh Arens. Jordan Claussen, Logan Tiedtke,...
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 Bobcats found themselves in a classic battle, Friday, in the Class D1 quarterfinal in Crofton and relied on an explosive third quarter to defeat the Warriors, 48-38. For the second time this season, the Bobcats contained Crofton's explosive running attack, in a rematch of a Sept. 5 four-point Summerland victory. Each team found the end zone once in the first quarter, with the difference being the Warriors two-point conversion. Crofton scored twice in the second quarter and the Bobcats had an...
Summerland will advance to the quarterfinal in the Class D1 State Football Playoffs after taking care of business against South Loup, 46-0. The teams met Nov. 1, in a contest played at home. Michael Koenig threw for 198 yards, connecting with Sam Cheatum for 140 yards and four catches. Alec Schindler reeled in two passes for 51 yards. Mathias Wagner carried the ball seven times for 66 yards. Koenig added another 40 on nine carries. Saul Cruz ran four times for 15 yards. Ethan Kester finished...
Summerland defeated Elkhorn Valley, 45-8, in the opening round of the Class D1 State Football Playoffs. The teams met Oct. 24, in a game played at Summerland. Michael Koenig led the team with seven completions on 11 attempts for 93 yards. He also carried the ball six times for 66 yards. Mathias Wagner led the team, carrying the ball 13 times for 112 yards. Alec Schindler and Keaton Thiele led the Bobcats defensively, finishing with eight and seven tackles, respectively. Logan Kester, AJ Hobbs...
Summerland hosted Laurel-Concord-Coleridge in gridiron action, Oct. 11. The Bobcats defeated the Bears, 59-14. Running back Mathias Wagner had another big night, rushing for 250 yards. Summerland travels to Tilden, Friday, for a 7 p.m. kickoff against Elkhorn Valley....
A lot of Summerland Bobcats saw playing time, Oct. 3, when they met Lutheran High Northeast on the Bobcat's home field. On a beautiful fall evening, under orange and pink skies, the Bobcats manhandled the visiting Eagles, 55-0. The hometown boys scored 20 points in the first quarter, while holding LHNE scoreless. In Q2, the Bobcats added another 29 points to the effort. The final score came in the final quarter, when Summerland scampered into the end zone, establishing the final score. Michael...
In a back-and-forth battle, Summerland sunk any Pirate dreams of victory, Friday, as the Bobcats downed Plainview, 60-42. The Bobcats scored 14 points in the first and second quarters, while the Pirates relied on 21 second-quarter points to knot it at 28 at the half. In the third quarter, Summerland found success in the end zone twice and connected on both PATs. Plainview added another 14 points. The fourth quarter belonged to the Bobcats, as they held the Pirates scoreless and added two...
Summerland FFA sent 24 members to the Area 5 range judging contest, held south of O'Neill, on Sept. 19. Advisor Jacob Goldfuss reported, "Everyone did great and learned." In the senior division, out of 102 participants, Shaylie Kester, Ethan Kester and Logan Kester placed in the top 25 and received a green ribbon. The senior division team, comprised of the three Kesters and Carter Bergman, received seventh place. In the junior division, out of 169 participants, Breckyn Bergman place 20th and...
During Friday's match up in Stanton, the Bobcats came up short against the top-ranked team, falling to the Mustangs, 44-34. Michael Koenig was .500 in the passing game, competing 11 throws for 186 yards. Koenig led the rushing attack, gaining 120 yards on 12 carries. He scored three touchdowns. Alec Schindler caught eight passes for 110 yards and Cheatum grabbed three for 76 yards. Both found success in the end zone. Keaton Thiele led the Bobcats defensively, record 19 tackles, including seven...
On Sept. 12, 26 Summerland FFA members attended the West Holt range judging competition south of Atkinson. In the junior division, Breckyn Bergman placed sixth out of 236 competitors. The junior division team, comprised of Bergman, Taylen Nilson, Marlin Krysl and Savannah Gallagher placed eighth. Ethan Kester finished in the top 25 in the senior division. One hundred fourteen students competed in the division. Kester, Jenna Funk, Clair Krysl and Shaylie Kester comprised the senior division team...
Summerland scored 40 first-quarter points in the Sept. 13 homecoming game, resulting in a 52-0 shellacking of the visiting Dragons. Michael Koenig completed six of seven passes for 197 yards. Steven Mast led the rushing corps with 42 yards on eight carries. Sam Cheatum pulled in three receptions for 121 yards. Defensively, Austin Mendoza led the Bobcats with six tackles, including three solo takedowns. Alec Schindler, Ethan Kester and Beau Ahlers each finished the game with five...
For several Summerland FFA students, school never is out of session, even during summer months. Through a Supervised Agriculture Experience, FFA members are able to explore career options and learn about workplace life. Summerland FFA Advisor Jacob Goldfuss said, "Essentially, it is some type of job or project that an FFA member should have to help them learn skills and knowledge that they can use in the classroom and in FFA contests." The sky's the limit when it comes to a job or project for an...
The Summerland Bobcat football team traveled to Newman Grove, Aug. 30, to open the 2024 season against the Newman Grove/St. Edward Panthers. The Bobcats score 48 points in the first quarter en route to a 60-8 victory. Michael Koenig led the team in passing, completing 9 of 11 attempts for 156 yards. Mason Schwager connected on two passes for 41 and Aiden McAllister went 1-1 for 8 yards. Steven Mast led the rushing attack, gaining 50 yards on eight carries. He found his way into the end zone for...
The Bobcat fall sports teams begin the 2024 campaign Thursday, Aug. 29. At 10 a.m., the junior and senior high cross country teams will compete in the Burwell Invite at Calamus Golf Club. Bobcat volleyball teams travel to Atkinson for a triangular. Junior varsity and varsity teams will compete. At 6 p.m., Summerland will face Elkhorn Valley. West Holt will face off with the Bobcats at 7 p.m. On Friday, Aug. 30, the Bobcat football teams will battle Newman Grove/St. Ed in Newman Grove. Kickoff...
In a tough battle against perennial track and field powerhouses, the Bobcat boys' teamfinished eighth at district competition, held May 9, in Atkinson. After the final starting gun sounded, three Summerland athletes advancde to the 2024 Class C NSAA State Track and Field Championships at Omaha Burke Stadium on May 17 and 18. Two high jumpers will face each other at state. Juniors Ryan Rifer and Ruger Switzer both cleared 6' one inch. Rifer earned a silver medal and Switzer, bronze. Rifer ran...
Summerland led the field at the Randolph Invite, scoring 162 points en route to the title. Creighton finished second in the May 2 meet. The Bulldogs finished with 133 points. Two Bobcats placed in the 100m. Ruger Switzer led the field, busting through the tape in 11.47. Connor Thomson finished fourth. He ran 12.03. Switzer jumped 19' one-half inch to win long jump. The 400m relay team took top honors, running 46.59. Parker Napier, Preston Hoke, Alec Schindler and Switzer make up the team. Ryan Rifer won high jump competition, clearing 6' one...
The Bobcat boys' track team left Atkinson, Saturday, with two conference champions. Gavin Whiting, a junior, claimed the shot put title with a throw of 48' 4.25 inches. He set a personal record in discus, with a toss of 128' seven inches. He ended in fourth place. Junior Ryan Rifer set a PR in high jump, clearing 6' two inches, to claim first place.Rifer also finished 14th in the 800m, running 2:27.09. Ruger Switzer brought home the bronze medal in high jump, after he cleared 5' 10 inches....
Six Bobcat boys' track team members fought for medal contention at the April 18 Tom Martin/Wausa Invite, held in Pierce. Summerland finished fifth in team standings, scoring 39 points.Norfolk Catholic claimed the team title, tallying 117 points, while Pierce was a point shy of the century mark to take the runner-up title. Three Bobcat high jumpers finished in the top six. Ryan Rifer cleared six feet, en route to the gold medal. Ruger Switzer jumped 5' 10 inches, placing fourth. Carter Bergman...
