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The Summerland and O'Neill volleyball teams gather to show support for breast cancer awareness during the Oct. 7 Pink Out game played on the Bobcats' court. A silent auction and bake sale raised funds for Rachael Kruger Kallhoff, who is fighting the disease....
Summerland cross country and volleyball seniors, along with their parents, were recognized Oct. 7. Seniors recognized included Karley Dawkins, XC; and Kenzie Sanne, Caydence Schumacher, and Leah Wiese, volleyball....
The Oct. 18-19 statewide youth pheasant, quail and partridge season for hunters ages 15 and younger provides an opportunity to mentor new hunters. "The annual youth season provides a great opportunity for our young hunters to get out and hunt in a low-pressure environment," said Bryan O'Connor, upland game program manager for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. "This is an excellent chance for young hunters to gain experience and hone their skills." Resident youth (age 15 or younger) do not...
Justin Patch and Arwin Mikkelsen claimed first place in the final team toping of the season at the Royal Roping Club. The duo won $2,400 and trophy buckles. Patch and Jagger Banks finished second; Nolan Grint and Edgar Silva, third; and Dustin Chohon and Silva, fourth...
In a crazy final two minutes of the game, Summerland attempted a 49-yard field goal and put up a strong defensive front to down Laurel-Concord-Coleridge, 30-26, in a road contest. Ethan Kester rushed for 162 yards on 21 carries in the Bobcats 30-26 win. Austin Mendoza led the receiving squad with three receptions for 123 yards. Mathias Wagner and Kester set the tone for the defense, collecting 15 and 14 tackles respectively. Each finished with three tackles for loss. Wagner, Kester, and Preston...
After coming from behind in the first set against O'Neill, the visiting Eagles took control and down Summerland 3-1, in a Pink Out match played Oct. 7, at SPS. Allemang finished the contest with 14 assists and 13 digs. Kenzie Sanne finished with four kills, one ace, and nine assists. On Oct. 9, the Bobcats traveled to Neligh-Oakdale and swept the Warriors, 3-0. Caydence Schumacher finished with 10 kills. Belle Anson recorded three ace serves. Kaylee Thiele lead the team's defensive effort with...
The Bobcat junior high volleyball finished second in the GNAC junior high tournament, played Monday, at Laurel-Concord-Coleridge....
Summerland hosted the GNAC cross country meet, Oct. 9, at Summerland Golf Course. Bella Kester finished third in the girls division. In the high school boys race, Luke Kester finished 11th. Other Bobcat competitors included: HS Girls: Karley Dawkins: 24:38.04 HS Boys: Zander Cepel: 22:16.87; Jorden Cox: 32:07.34 JH Girls: Taylon Bertschinger: 14:41.02; Ali Sonnenfelt: 15:47.10; Jaden Robinett: 21:10.13 JH Boys: Austin Cepel: 20:01.25....
Bella Kester finished second at the Battle Creek XC Invite, Friday, at Evergreen Country Club. She ran 21:58.24. Karley Dawkins ended 31st, finishing in 25:30.61. Luke Kester led the Bobcat boys team, running 21:00.45, placing 24th. Zander Cepel ended 51st, crossing in 24:36.04, while Jorden Cox ran 35:40.62, placing 62nd. In the junior high division, Taylon Bertschinger set the pace for the Summerland squad, running 16:03.38. Ali Sonnenfelt ended in 19:08.69, and Jaden Robinett completed the...
The O'Neill Area Prospects baseball team traveled to Sioux City one last time this season on Sunday, Oct. 5 for the World Series of Sioux City Fall Baseball. It was Final Four weekend with the top four teams in the 24-team league battling it out for the championship. O'Neill, Dakota Valley, Maple Valley, and Ridge View competed. In the first semi-final game, the Prospects played Ridge View, and played a complete, clean game coming away with a 5-1 victory. Prospects starting pitcher Max Berg...
The Summerland volleyball team finished 3-1 in games last week, defeating Niobrara/Verdigre, Boyd County and North Central, before falling in three sets to Laurel-Concord-Coleridge on Saturday....
Summerland traveled to Norfolk, Oct. 3, for a matchup with Lutheran High Northeast. The Bobcats exited Memorial Stadium with a 49-12 victory...
Summerland and O'Neill volleyball teams will host a pink out game when they meet on the Bobcat's home court, Oct. 7. C team play begins at 5, followed by junior varsity at 6 and varsity at 7. A silent auction, featuring Husker football and volleyball tickets, gift baskets, gift certificates and more, will be held. A freewill donation bake sale will also be available. Proceeds from the event will be shared with a local family....
Summerland varsity volleyball picked up a home win in a nail-biting match against Crofton on Sept. 23. It took extra points in the first set for Summerland to land a 28-26 win. The Bobcats had a bit of breathing room in the second set, winning 25-22. The third set required bonus points to secure the win, 27-25. Caydence Schumacher nailed 11 kills in the match. Abryelle Kester and Kanyon Allemang added eight apiece. Allemang led the team with 18 assists. Kenzie Sanne added 13 in the win. Statistics v Crofton Leah Wiese: 1k, 13d, 2a Kester: 8k,...
Fall ball • Prospects fall league baseball team, consisting of American Legion players from the Tri-County Titans and O'Neill Irish, are the top seed in the 2025 Sioux City-area World Series of fall league baseball. They will face Ridge View, at noon, Oct. 5, at Strikers Baseball Complex. The Prospects enter championship weekend with a 6-1-1 fall record....
Instead of running over the hills, overlooking the river, at the Crofton golf course, Bobcat runners were tested with a new course at Weigand Recreation Area when they competed in the Crofton Invite on Sept. 25. Bella Kester brought home the eighth-place medal, running 22:00.89. Karley Dawkins ended 37th, clocking in at 26:47.89. Luke Kester paced the Bobcat boys team, running 20:38.80, putting him in 32nd place. Zander Cepel ran 21:37.50, while Jorden Cox finished in 33:17.30. Taylon...
It was a tale of two halves for the Summerland football team when they hosted Plainview on Sept. 26. Plainview struck first, when Gage Walton ran around the right side of the Bobcat line to put the Pirates up 7-0. Cash Kester responded for Summerland in the second quarter as the Bobcat quarterback sneaked in from the one-yard line. After a success kick, the game was knotted at seven apiece. Plainview scored with a couple minutes left in the half to take a 14-7 lead. Then, the Bobcats couldn't ge...
The Lady Bobcats ended Saturday play with a 1-3 record after competing at the Wayne Invite. In the first match, the Bobcats lost two Archangels, 25-21 and 25-13. Bobcat hitters combined for 15 kills in the match. From the service line, Belle Anson sent an ace to the floor. Statistics v Archangels Wiese: 1k, 5d, 2a Kester: 1d Allemang: 3k, 4d, 8a Wagner: 3d Schumacher: 4k, 3d Thiele: 7d, 1a Anson: 3k, 1a, 5d Nilson: 2k Sanne: 2k, 1a, 10d, 4a The Bobcats pushed past Madison for a sweep, winning 25-17 and 25-22. From the service line, Kaylee...
Paddlefish snagging season on the Missouri River opens Oct. 1, and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has several reminders for anglers hoping to fill a tag. During the season, which runs through Oct. 31, anglers may snag paddlefish and nongame fish from Gavins Point Dam downstream to the mouth of the Big Sioux River at mile marker 734. Legal fishing hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. More about the season: Closed Areas – Snagging is not allowed off the north wall and in the area immediately below Gavins Point Dam powerhouse discharge canal. All i...
The Lady Bobcats suffered two losses during a road trip to Stanton on Sept. 25. The Bobcats fought hard, but ultimately lost in two sets to Humphrey Lindsay, 26-28 and 22-25. Kenzie Sanne and Kanyon Allemang combined for 14 kills in the match. Belle Anson and Kaylee Thiele led the team defensively with 17 and 10 digs apiece. In the second match, the Mustangs swept Summerland, 25-13 and 25-11. Allemang led the squad with seven kills. Statistics v Humphrey Lindsay Leah Wiese: 7d Abryelle Kester: 1k, Allemang: 8k, 7d, 9a Paityn Wagner: 1d Charlee...
Heat and humidity didn't seem to bother the Bobcat cross country teams at the Neligh-Oakdale Cross Country Invite, held at the Antelope Country Club on Sept. 15. Luke Kester ran 20:33.5, finishing 29th in the high school boys' division. Zander Cepel finished finished 42nd, crossing the finish line in 23:22. In the girls' division, Isabella Kester brought home the eight-place medal. She ran 22:34. Karley Dawkins placed 23rd. She ran 27:12. Austin Cepel placed 23rd in the junior high boys...
The Bobcats scored first in Friday's home match-up against Stanton, setting the tone for the contest which resulted in a 27-12 victory. Stanton kicked off and the Bobcats began a methodical 65-yard drive resulting in an Austin Mendoza touchdown. The PAT failed. The Mustangs replied with a quick score down the field and missed the pat. With :58 left in the quarter, the teams were knotted at six6. As second-quarter action began, Cash Kester located Mason Schwager on fourth down for a touchdown....
The Bobcats swept the Wildcats, 3-0, on Sept. 16. Abryelle Kester and Kanyon Allemang each landed 10 kills. Belle Anson added another three kills. Anson and Allemang nailed five aces apiece from the service line. Caydence Schumacher finished with two aces. Leah Wiese picked up 13 digs. Allemang, Wagner, and Anson each finished with eight digs, while Kaylee Thiele and Kenzie Sanne finished with seven apiece. Allemang and Sanne led in assists, with 19 and 13 apiece....
Summerland finished 0-3, Saturday, at the West Holt volleyball Invite. The Lady Cats dropped the first match, 2-0, to West Holt. The Bobcats racked up 11 kills, including four from senior Caydence Schumacher. Kanyon Allemang led the squad with six digs. Leah Wiese: 3d Allemang: 3k, 6d, 5sa Charlee Wagner: 1d Schumacher: 4k, 1d Kaylee Thiele: 1k, 5d Belle Anson: 2d Taylen Nilson: 1k, 1bl Kenzie Sanne: 2k, 1d, 6sa Bobcats v Hartington-Newcastle: Schumacher continued having a strong day at the net against the Lady Wildcats. She landed seven kills...
Cash Kester passed for 175 yards and ran for 124 in Friday's 55-0 victory over Madison. The Dragons did not have an answer for the Bobcats as they tallied 496 all-purpose yards. Coach Tom Thramer said his squad was able to get the pass game going, an aspect of the game they've been focusing on. "I thought that we started a little sluggish and we had a lot of missed assignments early. In the second half, we came out a little more inspired and were able to put the game away," Thramer said....
