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Twenty-seven Summerland students will receive diplomas, Saturday, during the first commencement ceremony held in the district’s new facility. This year’s event will be held May 7, at 4 p.m., in the...

Summerland FFA chapter presents honorary awards to Bob Napier and Chris and Sandy Moser, with son Dillon, during the organization's April 22 banquet....

The expansion of an agriculture education program has boosted membership in Summerland's FFA chapter. Advisor Jacob Goldfuss said 46 students, grades seven through 12, participate in the organization...

After trailing by one at the end of the first quarter, Summerland exploded in the second and third stanzas to pick up a 46-33 road win, Friday, against Boyd County. Boyd County led 8-7 at the end of...

Summerland juniors and seniors who have accumulated a 3.5 grade-point average through their junior or senior year are named to the Niobrara Valley Conference Principal's All-Conference Academic Team....

Keegan Smith pumped in a dozen points in Summerland's 75-33 loss to St Mary's. The teams played in O'Neill, Feb. 1, during the second round of the Niobrara Valley Conference basketball tourney. Aidan...

Mason Hoke scored a baker's dozen and Michael Koenig pitched in 11 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome St. Mary's, Thursday, as the Redbirds flew to a 71-39 win on the Bobcats' home court. St....

The Bobcats clawed through two opponents last week, finishing 2-1, after picking up wins over Plainview and North Central. The Cats sit 5-6 on the season, following Friday's five-point loss to West...

It was a tale of unbalanced quarters for the Bobcat boys' basketball team, during the Dec. 28 championship game of the Summerland Holiday Tournament. The hosts lost to Walthill, 67-46. Walthill...

The Bobcat girls' and boys' basketball teams were slated to play for the Summerland Holiday Tournament championships, Tuesday evening. The Advocate-Messenger went to press prior to tipoff. Complete co...

An explossive second quarter from Riverside led to a Bobcat loss, Dec. 7, as the Chargers downed Summerland, 63-38, last Tuesday at Riverside. Riverside established a 14-9 lead at the end of the...

A third-quarter slump eroded the Bobcat boys' basketball team's lead in the season opener, Dec. 2, at Neligh-Oakdale. The Warriors downed Summerland 67-58. Led by a strong performance from senior...

Four Summerland football players were named to the all-district football team and six more received honorable mention. The 2021 D1-7 all-district football team was released Tuesday afternoon. Seniors...

Summerland faced a stingy Anselmo-Merna squad, Thursday, in the first round of the 2021 Nebraska School Activities Association Football Playoffs. The Coyotes' defense held the Bobcats to 187...

Summerland Bobcat Head Football Coach Tom Thramer knows football is all about the mo', who has it and who capitalizes on it. "The guys came out Friday and had a slow start - two turnovers - but never...

Summerland struck early and took a four-point advantage to the locker room at the half, but it wasn't enough to subdue the rated St. Mary's on Friday. Led by Aidan Hedstrom, the Cardinals rallied in t...

It was a day for the record books. After pushing back the official start date for the 2021-2022 school year, Summerland kindergarten through 12th-grade students reported to class Monday under one...

The Bobcats opened the 2021 campaign with a 12-6 win over Elkhorn Valley. The teams met under the lights in Orchard on Friday. Head Coach Tom Thramer said his squad did some good things, especially...

Summerland Public School agricultural education instructor and FFA advisor, Jacob Goldfuss, accepts a $2,500 donation from Aaron Hoke and Austin Twibell, with H and T Seed and Technology, alongside...

A year after the pandemic caused the 2020 fair lineup to offer a limited schedule, the 2021 version of the Antelope County Fair returns with a full slate of shows, activities and events. Friday, July...

Summerland FFA members and their families gathered Tuesday, May 11, to celebrate the chapter's accomplishments from the past year. Contest award winners from the year were recognized, as well as...

Summerland FFA chapter had numerous members compete at state FFA events this year. Events were held virtually at the end of March and beginning of April. Levi Cronk and Carlee Livingston qualified...

The Nebraska School Activities Assocation and Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association recently recognized students who were nominated by their schools for the NCPA academic all-state awards....