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Summerland girls' basketball team members surround head coach Greg Appleby, Thursday, during an emotional video tribute, featuring former and current players, following the Lady Bobcat's home basketball game. Appleby, who will retire at the end of this school year, coached basketball for 24 years, including head and assistant coaching stints at Trenton, Ewing and Summerland. Between Ewing and Summerland squads, an Appleby-led team has appeared in conference tournament finales 13 times,...
It came down to the final quarter. Elgin Public/Pope John outscored Summerland, 16-8, in the final eight minutes to pick up a 48-45 win on the Bobcat's home court, Thursday. Only three Summerland players scored in the contest. Ady Mlnarik led the team with 21. Hadley Cheatum added 17 and Harper Klabenes, seven points. On Friday, Summerland traveled to Norfolk to take on the Lutheran High Northeast Lady Eagles and brought home a 49-42 win. Cheatum led the Bobcats with 21 points and grabbed nine...
Despite 30 points from Summerland junior Adyson Mlnarik, it wasn't enough to give the Bobcats a win in conference tournament action. Elkhorn Valley defeated the Bobcats, 53-49, in second-round play at St. Mary's. Down by double digits, the Bobcats mounted a comeback late in the game, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. Hadley Cheatum added 10 points to the cause. Lydia Robertson and Mlnarik each grabbed five rebounds. Preslie Robertson added six assists....
Northeast Community College in Norfolk has released the president's honor list and dean's honor list for both full- and part-time students for the fall 2022 semester. Gabriel Gamez-Mendoza, Clearwater; Gus Schwager, Ewing; and Madison Hampton, Page, were named to the dean's list for full-time students. These students attained a grade-point average of 3.75 for the semester, while being enrolled for at least 12 credit hours. The president's honor list for part-time students includes students who...
Summerland girls' basketball team advance to 16-1 on the season after securing wins last Tuesday and Thursday. On Jan. 24, in Tilden, the Bobcats picked off the Falcons, 51-40. Adyson Mlnarik scored 28 points and Hadley Cheatum tossed in 21 en route to the win. Lydia Robertson finished with four rebounds, while Emily Ahlers and Preslie Robertson each grabbed three. On Jan. 26, Summerland traveled to Wausa and returned home with a 55-39 win. Three Bobcats finished in double figures, including Mlnarik, who hit 20 points. Cheatum and Preslie...
Summerland’s Lady Bobcats earned two road wins, Friday and Monday. On Friday, at Osmond, the Bobcats picked up a 59-26 win over Osmond/Randolph, to boost their season record to 14-1. Adyson Mlnarik scored 25 points and Hadley Cheatum finished with 23 points. Emily Ahlers pulled down six rebounds and Lydia Robertson dished out six assists. On Jan. 23, the team traveled to Plainview and sank the Pirates, 44-28. Statistics for the game were unavailable at press time....
Three games, three wins for the Lady Bobcats in contests played between Jan. 9 and 13. On Monday, the Bobcats tamed Stuart, 52-33. Adyson Mlnarik led Summerland with 24 points. She and Hadley Cheatum each secured four rebounds in front of the home crowd. On Jan. 10, the Bobcats traveled to Creighton for a non-conference game and returned home with a 69-38 victory. Mlnarik scored 26 points and Cheatum added 18 for the Bobcats. Lydia Robertson finished with six assists. Friday, against...
Adyson Mlnarik scored 27 points in Summerland's 44-33 win over North Central, in a Jan. 5 home contest. While the Lady Cats only shot 27% and 28% from the 3- and 2-point range, they went 14 of 18 at the charity stripe. Stats v North Central: Lydia Robertson: 2p, 7r, 1to Preslie Robertson: 2p, 2r, 1d, 1s, 1a Mlnarik: 27p, 7r, 2to, 10d, 3s, 1bl Ashley Pischel: 2p, 2r, 1d Hadley Cheatum: 9p, 8r, 3to, 5d, 1s, 3a, 1bl Emily Ahlers: 2p, 1r, 1s Harper Klabenes: 3r, 2to, 1d, 1s, 1a Olga Mendoza:...
The Summerland Lady Bobcats advance to 7-1 on the season following two wins last week at the Summerland Holiday Invite. On Dec. 28, the Cats pounced on CWC, claiming a 61-24 win. Adyson Mlnarik scored 24 points and Lydia Robertson hit 20 to pace Summerland. The win set up a championship match against West Holt. In a low-scoring affair, Summerland earned a 32-25 hard-fought battle against the Lady Huskies. Senior Hadley Cheatum led the Bobcats with a double-double, scoring 14 points and grabbing...
The Nebraska School Activities Association recently announce the student recipients of the Fall 2022-2023 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association Academic All-State Awards. Since 2006, this NSAA awards program has recognized students who meet the criteria for nomination by their schools in the season of their activity. Each year, NSAA and NCPA recognize students during fall, winter and spring seasons who are nominated by their schools for their individual academic excellence, leadership and significant contributions in the NSAA activity...
Summerland's girls basketball team defeated Riverside in an impressive fashion, 56-22, in a Tuesday home, non-conference game. Coach Greg Appleby said, "Our girls played well in sprinting out to a 47-7 halftime lead. Our pressure defense created a lot of problems for Riverside and we were able to convert into points." Two Bobcat players finished in double digits, as Adyson Mlnarik scored 19 points and Hadley Cheatum added a dozen. Appleby said his squad's schedule gets "more difficult over the n...
Niobrara Valley Conference officials released post-season honors in volleyball last week. Five members of the Summerland squad were recognized. Adyson Mlnarik and Hadley Cheatum were named to the first team, along with Mya Hedstrom, Lorissa Reiman and Alissa Brabec, St. Mary's; Ashlynne Charf, Skyler Meis and Chloe Henn, Elgin Public/Pope John; Brooke Wilcox, Elkhorn Valley, Sidney Estill and Lacey Paxton, Stuart; and Josilyn Miller, Niobrara/Verdigre. Lydia Robertson was named to the second...
Adyson Mlnarik jumps out of the way of an out-of-bounds hit as Hadley Cheatum signals the swing is wide during Monday's subdistrict volleyball match against North Central. The Lady Cats swept the Knights, 25-20, 25-15, 25-15. The win sent Summerland to the subdistrict semifinal match, scheduled for a 7 p.m. serve. Results were unavailable at press time. Statistics versus North Central: Mlnarik: 10k, 15sa, 1bl, 6a, 8d Lydia Robertson: 7k, 14sa, 1a, 2d Cheatum: 8k 3bl, 9d Preslie Robertson: 3k,...
Lydia Robertson works to pancake the ball, preventing it from hitting the floor, during a match against Elkhorn Valley, Monday, at home. She finished the match with 20 kills. Elkhorn Valley ousted the Lady Bobcats from Niobrara Valley Conference tournament play in four sets, 25-20, 25-20, 12-25, 25-23. Last Thursday, St. Mary's defeated Summerland, 25-18, 19-25, 25-21, 25-18, in a match played at Summerland. Hadley Cheatum finished the match with 17 kills. Preslie Robertson nailed two ace...
Summerland's volleyball team walked into O'Neill High, Oct. 4, and exited with a sweep over the Eagles, winning 25-18, 25-14 and 25-18. Lydia Robertson and Hadley Cheatum each nailed 11 kills in the match. Preslie Robertson recorded 19 digs. Stats v O'Neill: Adyson Mlnarik: 9k, 10sa, 4a, 16d L. Robertson: 11k, 12sa, 1bl, 2a, 8d Cheatum: 11k, 1bl, 26d P. Robertson: 1sa, 19d Ella Bolling: 1k, 1sa, 13d Caydence Schumacher: 3k, 5sa, 2bl, 1d Talya Nilson: 1a, 9d...
Three opponents up, three opponents down as the Lady Bobcats competed on the court last week. On Sept. 27, Summerland hosted Boyd County and Niobrara/Verdigre. In the opening match, the Cats made quick work against Boyd County, with wins of 25-15 and 25-12. Adyson Mlnarik led the team with nine kills and an ace serve. In the nightcap, Summerland powered past the Lady Cougars, 25-12 and 25-13. Hadley Cheatum nailed seven kills and landed three solo blocks in the win. On Sept. 29, Summerland trave...
Summerland's volleyball team advances to 14-6 on the season, after dropping four of five matches last week. On Sept. 20, the Bobcats visited Crofton and lost three competitive sets, 20-25, 21-25 and 23-25. Adyson Mlnarik led the squad with eight kills and eight assists. Lydia Robertson nailed two solo blocks and added eight set assists. Thursday, the Bobcats pushed Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family to five sets. After losing the first two sets, 20-25, Summerland roared back and claimed the next two s...
Summerland's volleyball team made quick work during a Sept. 13 home triangular against Boyd County and Creighton. In the first match, Summerland stopped the Lady Spartans, 25-11 and 25-15. Hadley Cheatum recorded 10 kills and three solo blocks in the match. In the nightcap, the Bobcats experienced a bit of deja vu, downing Creighton 25-16 in both sets. Ady Mlnarik provided solid defense, digging the ball 16 times. Preslie Robertson added 11 digs. The Bobcats were slated to travel to Crofton, Tuesday. Results were unavailable at press time....
Alec Thiele, son of Jim and Leenda Thiele, and Hadley Cheatum, daughter of Dana and Rachael Cheatum, of Page, were named 2022 homecoming king and queen for Summerland School. The announcement was made during halftime of the Bobcats game against Lutheran High Northeast, Sept. 16. Other senior members of the court included Emily Ahlers, Lena Bolling, Harper Klabenes, Olga Mendoza, Ashley Pischel, Trevor Thomson, Kendrick Schroeder, Joe Ahlers and Kellen Mlnarik. Junior class attendents were...
In matches played at Niobrara, Sept. 6, the Summerland Bobcats earned two wins at the Niobrara/Verdigre triangular. It took three sets, but the Bobcats defeated Stuart, 25-19, 24-26, 25-11. Hadley Cheatum pounded 11 kills and libero Talya Nilson nailed two ace serves. The nightcap featured a battle of unbeatens as Summerland met Elgin Public/Pope John. Both sets were close, but the Lady Cats earned the sweep, 26-24 and 25-22. Adyson Mlnarik and Caydence Schumacher each finished with five kills. Lydia Robertson added 11 set assists. Statistics...
Summerland defeated Hartington/Newcastle, West Holt and Creighton, to earn the team title at Saturday's Creighton Invite. Team members include (front row, l-r): student manager Taylen Nilson, Preslie Robertson, Ella Bolling, Talya Nilson, Jaycee Reynolds, Ady Mlnarik, student manager Kanyon Allemang; (back row, l-r): Coach Bill Tabbert, Coach Rachael Cheatum, Kelsey Schlecht, Caydence Schumacher, Hadley Cheatum, Lydia Robertson, Bailey Ahlers, student manager Ruby Ahlers and Coach Jeana...
Summerland volleyball sits at 2-0 on the season, following opening night wins against West Holt and Elkhorn Valley, Aug. 25. The Cats outdistanced the Lady Huskies, 25-17 and 25-19. Lydia Robertson and Hadley Cheatum led the squad with five kills each. Caydence Schumacher finished the match with two kills. After downing EV 25-12, the Lady Falcons gave Summerland a run for the money in the second set. The Bobcats held on to claim a 25-22 win. Robertson and Adyson Mlnarik finished with nine set...
Consistency. The word describes preseason play by the Lady Bobcats during Monday's jamboree games, held in Spalding. Summerland defeated the host team, 25-11, in straight sets. Boone Central pushed the Bobcats in the first set and held on for a 26-24 win. Summerland rebounded in the second set to claim a 25-20 victory. Stats versus Riverside: Adyson Mlnarik: 4k, 11sa, 5d Lydia Robertson: 6k, 11sa, 2d Hadley Cheatum, 6k, 1sa, 2bl, 3d Preslie Robertson: 1k, 1sa, 4d Ella Bolling: 1k, 2sa, 3d Talya...
A large population of women have grown up with opportunities to compete in sports. Others, however, haven't had the same luck. Moms, aunts, cousins and grandmas faced struggles of not being given rights because of their gender. Up until 1972, women were discriminated against; but this changed for good when Sen. Birch Bayh pushed for and President Nixon signed Title IX into law, preventing discrimination based on sex, giving women the right to participate in sports at the high school and collegia...
Six Summerland students were named to the Spring 2022 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association Academic All-State list. Each year, NCPA and the Nebraska School Activities Association recognize students during each activity season who are nominated by their schools for individual academic excellence, leadership and contributions to NSAA events. Named to the list are Lenora Kester and Adrienne Parker, music; Trevor Thomson and Levi Cronk, boys’ track and field and Hadley Cheatum and Natalie Stallbaum, girls’ track and fiel...
