Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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Orchard Fire and Rescue Department and Royal Volunteer Fire Department recognized members for their years of service, Monday, during an annual appreciation dinner. Glen Cheatum, Kirk Cleveland, Ryan Bergman and Josh Stelling were recognized from the Orchard department....
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 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 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,...
Part 2 in a 3-part series As a member of a farm family, Braelyn Bergman understands the basics of agriculture, the hard work and long hours it takes for seeds to sprout into a sustainable product. This summer, through a Supervised Agricultural Experience for FFA, Bergman has developed a new appreciation for work farmers provide. Summerland FFA Advisor Jacob Goldfuss said Bergman's project involved renting four acres of land from her dad, Ryan, and planting and raising a corn crop. Originally, Be...
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...
Alec Schindler struck gold in the 110m hurdles, a second ahead of the second-place finisher at the Hartington-Newcastle invitational track and field meet, April 15. Schindler ran 16.89 to claim the title. He picked up a second gold medal in the 300m hurdles, running 44.20. Schindler ended in fifth place in triple jump after landing at 38' 7.5 inches. Parker Napier brought home a silver medal in the 300m hurdles. He crossed the finish line in 45.58. In long jump, Napier set a personal record and...
Led by a handful of medal winners, Summerland boys' track team finished fourth at the North Central Invite, held April 8, in Bassett. Alec Schindler brought home a bronze medal in the 110m hurdles, running 16.80. He picked up a second bronze medal in the 300m hurdles, running 45.39. In triple jump, Schindler reached 39' 11.75 inches, placing third. AJ Hobbs finished eighth in the 110m hurdles. He ran 18.55. In triple jump, Hobbs reached 36' .25 inches, ending in 10th. Ryan Rifer placed fourth...
Ethan Kester, Ryan Rifer, Alec Schindler and Gavin Whiting picked up the first medals of the 2024 Bobcat boys' track season, March 18, at the Dan Lennon Invitational. The annual University of South Dakota indoor meet was held in the Dakota Dome, attracting 45 Class B schools. Kester picked up a bronze medal in pole vault. He cleared 10' 6 inches. Rifer, competing in high jump, ended in third. He cleared 6' 3 inches. Rifer also ran the 800m in 2:37.56, finishing 37th. Schindler placed fourth in...
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...
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...
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,...
Homecoming festivities will take center stage next week at Summerland Public Schools. Class attendents and senior royalty candidates were announced Tuesday. Student Council advisor Ashley Harrison said coronation will take place during the pep rally, planned to start at 2:05 p.m., Friday, Sept. 22. Senior queen candidates include Aislynn Kester, Ashley Melcher, Adyson Mlnarik and Preslie Robertson. Vying for the king's crown will be Caige Anson, Garrett Napier, Barrett Stearns and Jesse Thiele....
Trevor Thomson was the lone state qualifier for the Summerland boys' track squad, qualifying in two events. Thomson finished fourth in the 100m finals, running 11.19. He set a season record in the 200m finals, earning silver setting a 22.99 pace. Ruger Switzer and Ryan Rifer finished fourth and fifth, respectively, in high jump. Both cleared 5' 11. Alec Schindler placed fifth in the 300m hurdles. Schindler set a personal record, running 43.73. He finished seventh in the 100m hurdles, running 16....
Summerland's track teams packed a one-two punch, May 4, at the Randolph Invite. The boys' team finished first,scoring 192 points in the five-team field. The Lady Cats finished second to Ponca, who won with 203 points. Summerland scored 140. Coach Shannon Schumacher said the girls' team had several highlights. "Hadley Cheatum led the team on her last meet before districts, with three golds in three events. Bailey Ahlers and Raina Krebs also got first in their events. Lydia Robertson, Caydence...
The Bobcat boys' track team scored 163 points en route to winning the team title at its April 25 home meet. North Central finished second, with 95 points and Boyd County finished third with 91. Trevor Thomson struck gold in the 100m dash, running 11.15. Kendrick Schroeder finished fifth, with a 11.80 time. Shayne Jenkins placed 12th, with a 12.50 race. Alec Schindler and Michael Koenig finished second and third, respectively, in the 110m hurdles. Schindler ran 16.90, with Koenig crossing in 17.1...
