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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 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,...
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...
Seniors on the Summerland Bobcat football team were asked to share their favorite football movie and why it made an impression. Sam Cheatum: Varsity Blues "The impact it has had on me is to stay committed to the sport you love even when others make it overbearing for you." AJ Hobbs: Remember the Titans "It teaches us that high-performing teams need strong coaching, balanced chemistry, appropriate team composition, and leadership that unites us all as one team instead of just players playing for...
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...
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...
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...
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...
With :41 seconds left on the play clock, and the Crofton Warriors in scoring position to take the lead, Bobcat senior Preston Hoke leapt in the air and reeled in an interception. The play led to a 32-28 Bobcat victory when the teams met on Summerland's field, Sept. 5. Hoke finished the game with seven tackles, including two solo take downs. On offense, he caught four passes for 25 yards....
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...
Michael Koenig is the lone Bobcat golfer to qualify for the state tournament. He placed ninth after carding an 81 at district golf, held May 14, in Hartington. State play was scheduled to begin at 9 a.m., May 21, but due to a round of severe thunderstorms, was changed to a one-day, 18-hole tournament, which will begin Wednesday, May 22, at 9 a.m., in Columbus. At districts, the Bobcats shot 352 and finished fifth in team standings. Other Bobcat competitors included Dylan Rotherham, 86; Dane...
Summerland Advocate-Messenger personnel brought home 23 awards from the 2023 Better Newspaper Contest for the Nebraska Press Association. Awards were presented Saturday evening, at the awards banquet held at the Cornhusker Marriot Hotel in Lincoln. SAM finished second in Class A, which includes weekly newspapers with a circulation up to 699 subscriptions. The Stanton Register won the division. In advertising categories, publisher LuAnn Schindler won seven awards. An ad featuring financial services at Brunswick State Bank, promoting FFA Week,...
Three Bobcat golfers claimed medals in the Niobrara Valley Conference Golf Tournament, played at Tatonka Golf Course, near Santee. Dane Miller led the Bobcats, shooting 85. He finished eighth. Bennet Flenniken was one stroke behind Miller. He placed 10th after carding an 86. Michael Koenig shot an 89, placing 13th. Other Bobcat competitors included Dylan Rotherham, who shot 90; Sam Cheatum, 90; Kelton Bruhn, 99; Barrett Stearns, 100 and Ayden Hartigan, 127. Coach Tom Thramer said the season is...
The Bobcats finished third in an April 16th quadrangular at Summerland Golf Course. Three Bobcat golfers finished in the top five, including Dylan Rotherham, third, 44; Michael Koenig, fourth, 44; and Bennet Flenniken, fifth, 45. Dane Miller and Sam Cheatum both ended with 53. Creighton claimed the team title, shooting 177, followed by CWC, 185; Summerland, 189 and Niobrara/Verdigre, 224. Calvin Wilmes topped individual honors, carding a 36. CWC's Will Jesse finished second, with 39....
In a week's span, the Bobcat golf team has competed three times. While two team members have landed in medal contention, coach Tom Thramer said his squad "has been really inconsistent the last couple meets, playing courses that they are not used to." "I really think we have the capabilities to score really well, we just haven't shown it yet," he said. On April 10, the Bobcats hosted the Summerland Invite. Dylan Rotherham shot 86, finishing 13th. Dane Miller carded an 85, placing 11th. Will Jesse...
The Nebraska School Activities Association and the Nebraska State College System have announced the 15,970 recipients of the 2023-2024 Nebraska State Colleges Multi-Activity Student Award. The award recognizes students in grades 9-12 who participate in at least three NSAA-sanctioned activities during the academic year. Each high school student who participates in at least three NSAA activities will be recognized and awarded a certificate of achievement by the NSAA and the Nebraska State Colleges. Activity participation will be tracked using...
The Bobcat golf team teed off for the first time this season, April 4, at a quad held at the Antelope Country Club in Neligh. Coach Tom Thramer said the first meet went well. "With the weather the past couple of weeks, we haven't been able to get out and practice much and it showed some yesterday. I look for our guys to keep improving each and every meet." Michael Koenig and Dylan Rotherham set the pace, shooting 48. Dane Miller carded a 51, while Sam Cheatum and Christian Behnk shot 53 and 54,...
