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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,...
Summerland Public School will host the C2-10 volleyball subdistrict, Monday, Oct. 24. The Lady Bobcats enter as the number one seed and will face North Central at 5:30 p.m. Elkhorn Valley, the second seed, will play West Holt at 7 p.m. Winners from both matches will advance to Tuesday's final. First serve will be at 7 p.m....
Niobrara Valley Conference volleyball tournament action begins Monday, Oct. 17, with games slated to be played at Summerland, St. Mary',s Elgin Pope John and Stuart. The Lady Bobcats enter as the fourth seed in the event, with games scheduled over three days. At Summerland, Elkhorn Valley enters as the fifth seed. They will face Santee, seeded 12th, at 6:15 on Oct. 17. The winner of the match will play Summerland at 7:30 p.m.. North Central will square off against Boyd County, Monday, at 6:15...
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...
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....
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...
Fifty years ago, women’s volleyball wasn’t even a varsity sport at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Fast forward a half century and Nebraska volleyball is must-see entertainment. Matches at the Devaney Center are standing room only. The Huskers again led the nation in home attendance last year with crowds averaging over 8,200 per match. And their national championship match against Wisconsin in December broke collegiate volleyball records for both in-person attendance (18,755) and TV vie...
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...
The 2022 edition of Page Community Day, Saturday, Aug. 6, will highlight activities for youth and add several opportunities for adults to join in the fun. At 9 a.m., the annual trap shoot will begin. Participants and those wanting to view the competition are asked to follow the signs to the location. At 11 a.m., youngsters can dig for buried treasure at the sand dig, which will be held at the sand volleyball courts. Kountry Korner Cafe will host a cookout in the park, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m....
According to Nike, "The only one who can tell you 'you can't' is you. And you don't have to listen." Taking that advice, Randi Strunk, 39, of Minneapolis, originally from Orchard, has overcome that mindset and will participate in her third full Ironman race, Sunday, Aug. 7. The Ironman race will take place in Juneau, Alaska. The 140.6-mile race includes a 2.4-mile swim in Auke Lake, located near Mount McGinnis, a 112-mile bike ride along Glacier Highway to the final 26.2-mile run through the...
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...
Aloha. A luau is in the air at this year’s 2022 Holt County Fair, which begins Saturday, Aug. 6 and continues through the Aug. 13. Directors and members are preparing for a fair bigger and better than any year before. A varied schedule of activities is planned for this year’s festivities, with many new events special to this year. Several prefair events will kick off the 2022 Holt County Fair. Saturday, August 6 Registration opens for 4-H shooting events at 8 a.m. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., .22...
In 1972, Congress passed Title IX, part of the education amendments of 1972, and President Richard Nixon signed it into law. Prior to its passage, few opportunities were available female athletes. In 1972, approximately 30,000 women participated in collegiate athletics. High school programs weren’t much different. According to History.com, 295,000 girls participated in high school sports in 1972. Title IX was established to correct imbalances between women’s and men’s athletics. Now, more than 2.6 million females participate in sports at the h...
Orchard Community Club will give a nod to area farmers during the 2022 Orchard Free Days Celebration, with events scheduled to begin Friday, July 29 and continue through Sunday, July 31. Orchard Historical Society will host the Remember the Fallen exhibit at the Rex Theatre. The moving memorial opened to the public, Tuesday and will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. July 27 and 28. On Friday, July 29, the District 57 School will open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. At the same time, visit the Remember the Fallen...
Wow, we at SAM are embarking on our fourth year of publishing a weekly newspaper. Seems like only yesterday when a group of us huddled around our dining room table to put together the inaugural edition of the Advocate-Messenger. The next day, Scott and I stood outside The Office, took a deep breath, waited for the first edition’s arrival and opened the door to a major opportunity. We knew it would be a life-changing experience. Trust me, we haven’t been disappointed. That was an exciting - and...
The "best" weekend in June kicks off Friday, June 24, as Clearwater's Big Rodeo returns for its 55th annual run. Competition will continue through June 26, at the Gene Snodgrass arena, located along U.S. Highway 275. Opening night will feature fun for all ages. Youths ages 3 to 7 will have a chance to ride a sheep when mutton busting begins at 7 p.m. Fifteen spots will be reserved during call-ins, scheduled for Monday, June 20. Another 10 walk-in spots will be up for grabs for participants who...
Ruth Ann Rodgers 1949 - 2022 A funeral service for Ruth Ann Rodgers, 72, of Neligh, will be Saturday, June 25, at 10 a.m., at Calvary Bible Church,in Neligh, with Pastor Peter Sample officiating. Burial will be in Clearwater Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, June 24, from 5. to 7 p.m., at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. Ruth Ann died June 10 at Antelope Memorial Hospital in Neligh. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Condolences may be directed to the family at...
A funeral Mass for Karen Rotherham, 85, of Ewing, will be Saturday, April 30, at 10:30 a.m., at St Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing. The Rev. John Norman will officiate. Burial will follow in the St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, April 29, from 5 to 7 p.m., at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing, with a 7 p.m. rosary. Karen died April 23, 2022, at her home in Ewing. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Arrangements are entrusted to Biglin's...
LEO ADAM BIGA Flatwater Free Press University of Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook entered the 2009 season having won 281 of his first 300 games – a ridiculous .937 winning percentage. At age 52, he had already won two national titles. But, inside, Cook didn't feel like how you are supposed to feel when you reach the summit. Instead, even as his squad went 31-3 and reached the Final Four that year, Cook felt empty. Lost. He felt like a failure. "I thought I had it figured out and then it a...
Bonnie Welke 1945 - 2022 Funeral services for Bonnie Welke, 76, of Ainsworth, formerly of Ewing, were Saturday, March 12, at the United Methodist-Presbyterian Church in Ewing. Pastor Janene Reynolds officiated. Burial followed in the Ewing City Cemetery. Welke died Monday, March 7, at the Brown County Hospital in Ainsworth. Memorials may be directed to her family for future designation. Arrangements are entrusted to Biglin’s Mortuary in O’Neill. ~~~ Bonita Claire “Bonnie” Welke, the younges...
Judy Stearns, 67, of Clearwater, Nebraska, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, at her home, southwest of Clearwater, surrounded by her family. Following her wishes, she will be cremated and there will be no services at this time. The family requests no flowers. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are entrusted to Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill. Judy Ann Kaczor was born Oct. 24, 1954, in O'Neill to John and Betty (Bollwitt) Kaczor. She attended Ewing High School and...
Five Bobcat volleyball players received post-season honors from the Niobrara Valley Conference. Awards were announced Tuesday morning. Junior Hadley Cheatum and sophomore Adyson Mlnarik were named to the first team. They join Elgin Public/Pope John players Ashlynne Charf, Lexi Bode, Skyler Meis and Taylynne Charf; Brooke Wilcox and Carney Black, Elkhorn Valley; Lorissa Reiman and Mya Hedstrom, St. Mary's; and Lexi Schroder and Sydney Estill, Stuart. Freshman Lydia Robertson was selected for the...
