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It took five sets for Summerland to put away Elkhorn Valley in a classic Niobrara Valley Conference regular season match, played Oct. 15, in Orchard. The Bobcats pounced on the visiting squad, taking set one, 25-19. But, the Falcons responded with identical 25-22 wins in sets two and three. Summerland refused to give in, powering through the fourth set, picking up a 25-18 win. The final set belonged to the Bobcats, grinding out a 15-5 win. Three Bobcats reached double figures in hitting. Ashley...
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...
Summerland's Lady Bobcats advanced to 19-3 on the season following a five-set thriller with Neligh-Oakdale last Thursday in Neligh. The Bobcats dropped the first set, 27-25 and picked up wins in sets two and three, 25-16 and 25-12. The Warriors fought back, claiming set four, 25-22. The final set belonged to Summerland, who earned a 15-12 win. Four Bobcats finished with double digits in the kills' column. Brenna Wagner and Ashley Koenig led the team with 14 hits apiece. Tiana Thramer ended with...
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:...
Three days after losing to O'Neill in the consolation match of the Ord Invite, the Summerland volleyball team responded with a two-set win, Sept. 24. The teams met in Creighton. Ashley Koenig sent 10 kills to the floor, while Sidney Stallbaum landed 7 and Tiana Thramer nailed 6. Stallbaum recorded 7 solo blocks in the match. Statistics vs. O'Neill: Kyra Nilson: 25sa, 1a 1d; Stallbaum: 7k, 7bl; Thramer: 6k, 2bl, 2a, 2d; Koenig: 10k, 1sa, 1bl, 1a, 5d; Summer Schroeder, 1K, 2bl, 1d; Avery Cheatum:...
After controlling the Boyd County Spartans 25-14 in the opening set of a Sept. 17 triangular in Clearwater, the Summerland Bobcats survived a second-set scare, scratching out a 25-23 win. Brenna Wagner pounded 8 kills in the match, while senior towers Tiana Thramer and Sidney Stallbaum landed 6 and 4 kills, respectively. In the nightcap, Summerland took control of a scrappy Creighton squad, dishing out back-to-back 25-15 wins. Thramer found the line 9 times and nailed two solo blocks. Ashley...
The Summerland Bobcats claimed the Creighton volleyball invite title for the fourth straight time. Summerland downed Hartington/Newcastle, West Holt and the host squad, Sept. 14, giving Head Coach Suz Funk her 301st win after the final match. The Bobcats downed Hartington/Newcastle, 25-20 and 25-18 in the opener. Brenna Wagner sent 12 kills to the floor and ended with 9 digs in the match. In the second match, Summerland defeated West Holt, 25-15, 25-9. Six Bobcats landed aces, including Sidney...
Central Valley spoiled a Bobcat sweep at the CV triangular, Sept. 3. After downing the Cougars 25-20 in the first set, Summerland couldn't seal the deal, dropping the next two, 20-25 and 17-25. Sidney Stallbaum nailed 9 kills in the match and Tiana Thramer finished with 4 stuffs at the net. The Bobcats handled CWC in straight sets, 25-21 and 25-22. Ashley Koenig landed 7 kills and scraped for 8 digs. Junior libber Avery Cheatum added 15 digs in the match. Statistics vs. Central Valley: Kyra...
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 Bobcats took control in the triangular, defeating Elkhorn Valley, 25-21 and 25-20, and sweeping the Lady Huskies with identical sets of 25-13. Tiana Thramer and Ashley Koenig each nailed five kills against EV, while Nilson added a dozen set assists. Against West Holt, Sidney Stallbaum mopped the floor with seven kills. Avery Cheatum provided outstanding defense, picking up 16 digs. Statistics v. Elkhorn Valley: Kyra Nilson: 12sa, 1a, 2d Sidney Stallbaum: 4k, 1bl Tiana Thramer: 5k, 2bl, 1a...
In their inaugural debut, the Summerland Lady Bobcats picked up two wins, Aug. 24, at the Bill Marshall Classic, held in Grand Island. The Bobcats downed Axtell with identical scores of 25-20 in the first match. Ashley Koenig sent eight kills to the floor, while Sidney Stallbaum pounded another seven down the line. Koenig led the team in digs, scooping up nine, while Brenna Wagner snagged seven. In the second match, the Bobcats made short work, downing Schuyler Central, 25-9 and 25-14....
Ewing Public Schools will celebrate homecoming festivities, beginning Monday, Aug. 26. Be on the lookout for creative costumes and decorative posters in the halls of EHS. On Monday, students will don apparel from their favorite decade, while Tuesday's garb will include hunter and camo gear. Opposite day is scheduled for Wednesday, with Thursday relegated as Bobcat Day. Orange and black will be the predominant theme Friday, as Renegade gear will showcase school spirit. Like their high school...
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;...