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Ethan Kester's victory over West Holt's Tagen Kramer at Thursday's Greater Nebraska Activities Conference wrestling tournament took just one minute and 32 seconds, but it reflected years of hard work and dedication. With the first-round pin, the Summerland junior secured his 100th career win, joining Alex and Jesse Thiele in the Bobcats' exclusive 100-win club. "He is only the third wrestler to do it as a Bobcat," coach Dan Roeber said. "He has bigger goals both for the season and his career,...
The Summerland Bobcats boys wrestling team earned a sixth-place finish at the Greater Nebraska Activities Conference wrestling meet, held Jan. 23 at Neligh-Oakdale High School. The team scored 43 points in a competitive field. Coach Dan Roeber emphasized the importance of the meet as a benchmark for the team's progress heading into the final stretch of the season. "Conference was a good chance for the Bobcats to see where we are as the season gets closer to the end," Roeber said. "We have a lot...
The Summerland girls wrestling team earned runner-up honors at the inaugural Greater Nebraska Activities Conference wrestling meet, held Jan. 23 at Neligh-Oakdale. Coach Dan Roeber praised the team's effort, saying, "It was exciting to see our girls come away with the runner-up honors in the inaugural GNAC conference meet." Summerland saw several standout performances, including four individual champions. Jaelyn Shaver (25-7) dominated the 190 class, scoring 23 team points. She pinned Addyson...
The Summerland Bobcats boys basketball team secured a decisive 47-32 victory over Class C1 Pierce in a home matchup on Jan. 23. A strong second-quarter performance propelled the Bobcats to their 14th win of the season. Leading by seven after the first quarter, Summerland unleashed a 20-point offensive surge in the second, entering halftime with a commanding 27-11 lead. Coach Brett Kaczor said his squad responded well early against Pierce, but he expects more from the team. "We didn't put a full...
The Summerland Lady Bobcats claimed third place at the Jan. 24 Neligh-Oakdale Invite, tallying 106.5 points. Lakeview captured the team title with 124 points, while West Holt finished as the runner-up with 114. Leading the way for the Lady Bobcats, Lenora Kester (2-1) earned silver in the 105-pound division, contributing 14 points to the team’s total. After dropping her opening match by technical fall to Sadie Keogh of WH, Kester rebounded with a fall over Norfolk’s Aceley Hoff in 4:37 and ano...
The Summerland girls basketball team traveled to Boone Central on Jan. 21, where they struggled to contain the Lady Cardinals, ultimately falling 66-29. Shooting woes plagued the Lady Bobcats throughout the game. The team connected on just one of five three-point attempts and eight of 36 two-point shots, though they excelled at the free-throw line, sinking 10 of 12 attempts. Jenna Funk led the team with 9 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, and 1 block. Kanyon Allemang contributed 7 points and added a...
The Summerland boys' basketball team faced its first setback of the season on Jan. 21, falling to Boone Central in a tightly contested 58-54 game in Albion. The Bobcats delivered a balanced performance but couldn't overcome the Cardinals in the final minutes. Coach Brett Kaczor said, "We just didn't make enough winning plays in the end. We had a couple opportunities to extend a lead and didn't execute well enough." Summerland shot 28% from three-point range, connecting on five of 18 attempts....
The Summerland girls wrestling team turned in a strong showing at the Battle Creek Invite on Jan. 20, placing third overall. Host Battle Creek took the team title, with Bon Homme finishing as runner-up. Summerland secured several medals and valuable team points with standout individual performances. The Bobcats scored 119 points in the 33-team field. Ava Cleveland (110 pounds) continued her dominant season, taking first place and earning 26 team points. She opened her run with a pin over Erica...
The Summerland Bobcats wrestling team competed at the West Holt Invitational in Atkinson on Friday, Jan. 17, finishing eighth in the 10-team field with 66.5 points. Burwell captured the team title with a dominant 180-point performance. Despite their mid-pack finish, the Bobcats saw standout efforts from two individual champions, along with medal-winning performances in several weight classes. Austin Mendoza secured first place in the 144-pound division, earning 26.0 team points. After receiving...
The Summerland Lady Bobcats showcased their dominance in a Jan. 16 triangular matchup against Creighton and Norfolk Catholic, earning decisive victories in both contests. Against Norfolk Catholic, the Lady Bobcats triumphed 47-17. Ava Cleveland started strong, earning a 19-2 technical fall over Gracie Bowers in the 115-pound match. Abbey Chipps followed with a swift pin against Lily Curry in just 27 seconds at 120 pounds. Norfolk Catholic secured points at 130 pounds, with Micheli Fisher...
The Summerland boys wrestling team delivered a hard-fought performance at the Summerland Triangular on Jan. 16, earning a narrow victory over Norfolk Catholic before falling to Creighton in a dramatic finale. The Bobcats secured a 35-31 win over Norfolk Catholic, thanks to several standout performances: Steven Mast (138): Pinned Tanner Risinger in 1:28. Austin Mendoza (144): Earned a 20-5 technical fall over Oliver Daniel. Ethan Kester (150): Stuck Kaden Nutzman in just 53 seconds. Jason Shaver...
The Summerland Bobcats secured a 71-62 victory over O’Neill St. Mary’s on Jan. 16 in a thrilling matchup at SMH. A barrage of three-point shooting in the first half set the tone, with Summerland burying eight triples while St. Mary’s countered with nine of their own. Head coach Brett Kaczor said, “Our guys knew it was going to be a battle. We were able to get off to a really good start and match every run that St. Mary’s threw at us throughout the game.” The Bobcats demonstrated efficiency...
The St. Mary’s Lady Cardinals showcased their defensive prowess and consistent scoring in a 55-31 victory over the Summerland Lady Bobcats during their Jan. 16 matchup in O’Neill. The Lady Bobcats were held to single-digit scoring in three quarters, while St. Mary’s delivered a steady offensive performance, establishing an early lead and maintaining control throughout the game. Emerson Mlnarik contributed three points and seven rebounds for the Lady Cardinals. Pyper Ickes added one point and f...
Summerland fell to the Humphrey-Lindsay Lady Bulldogs, 56-34, in a game played on the Bobcats' home court. Coach Jackson Medina said every game is a learning experience. "In everything we do our focus is to better finish on the offensive side of the ball. Layups and shots around the rim is what we think is the largest and most glaring thing we can do to immediately improve game to game." Individual statistics were unavailable....
The Summerland Bobcats showcased their dominance on Friday night with a decisive 61-34 victory over the Humphrey-Lindsay Bulldogs in front of a home crowd at Summerland. From the opening tip to the final buzzer, the Bobcats maintained control, powered by standout performances and consistent team play. Coach Brett Kaczor said Friday was a quick turnaround against another quality and very well-coached Humphrey-Lindsay team. Summerland opened strong, outscoring the Bulldogs 19-8 in the first...
Deer season in Nebraska officially closed Jan. 15 when the late antlerless seasons ended. The river antlerless season was shortened due to reduced deer numbers across much of the state. That season now aligns with the rest of the antlerless seasons, and all of them closed Jan. 15. Final deer harvest results will be available late next month at OutdoorNebraska.gov; search “wildlife surveys.” Hunters interested in learning more about the 2024 season, big game research and management will be able to view a recording of the online big game inf...
The Summerland Lady Bobcats cruised to a decisive 37-16 victory over the Plainview Pirates in a Jan. 7 contest on the Pirate's home court. Summerland jumped out early, scoring eight points in the first quarter while holding Plainview to just four. Consistent offensive efforts by the Bobcats led to quarter scores of 8, 12, 9, and 8, while their defense kept Plainview at bay, limiting them to single digits in the final three quarters. Junior Jenna Funk led the charge for the Lady Bobcats, putting...
The Summerland girls’ wrestling team put forth a strong effort at the Norm Manstedt Girls’ Invitational in Columbus on Jan. 9, with six wrestlers earning medals and a 13th-place team finish out of 55 teams, scoring 93 points overall. Leading the charge for Summerland was Jaelyn Shaver (190B), who pinned her first three opponents to reach the finals. Shaver’s early victories included a swift 28-second fall over Karrie Weaver of Raymond Central and a semifinal pin over Laney Abell of Cente...
In a hard-fought battle of unbeatens on Friday night, Summerland's boys' basketball team edged West Holt, 43-40, in a home contest that came down to the final moments. Head coach Brett Kaczor praised his team's effort after securing back-to-back wins over challenging opponents. "Coming out of the week with two wins over two really good opponents is a big success," Kaczor said. "We will focus on fine-tuning our offensive execution and shoot countless free throws as we prep for a busy week with...
Summerland Public School played host to an action-packed Bobcat Wrestling Invite on Jan. 11, with the home team placing third overall by scoring 94 points. The tournament's final match provided a dramatic conclusion, determining the team championship in nail-biting fashion. Jason Shaver of Summerland stepped onto the mat in the decisive 190-pound championship match against Luke Hagedorn of Guardian Angels Central Catholic. With the team title on the line - a Hagedorn victory would secure the...
Spring turkey season permit sales began Monday. Hunters are reminded they may harvest no more than one turkey per calendar day during the spring season. All harvests also must be reported via Telecheck at OutdoorNebraska.gov/Hunt/Telecheck or by phone at 844-279-4564. Resident turkey permits, including issuing fee are $30; nonresident permits are $143. Landowner permits are $16.50 for residents and $73 for nonresidents. All youth turkey permits remain $8. The spring archery season opens March...
The Summerland Bobcats held off a late surge from the Plainview Pirates on Jan. 7, securing a 52-48 victory on the Pirates' home court. Despite a fourth-quarter rally by Plainview, Summerland's steady play throughout the game ensured the Bobcats remained unbeaten this season. By the end of the first half, Summerland led 30-24, thanks to a strong 19-point opening quarter. A defensive battle followed in the third, with the Bobcats outscoring the Pirates 9-7. However, Plainview found rhythm in the...
The Summerland Bobcat boys wrestling team returned from Elkhorn Valley on Jan. 9 with mixed results after a triangular meet against Howells-Dodge and Elkhorn Valley. Following a dominant 42-17 win over Howells-Dodge in the first dual, the Bobcats fell to a strong Elkhorn Valley squad, 53-23. Bobcats v Howells-Dodge Summerland opened the night with a decisive win over Howells-Dodge, powered by key performances from Ethan Kester (150) and Austin Mendoza (144), who both secured falls. Matt...
Lydia Robertson navigates past a West Holt defender during Friday's home contest. The Huskies took control early and took home a 44-30 win. Statistics were unavailable....
The Summerland Lady Bobcats hosted their annual invite on Monday, January 13, where 27 teams competed in an exciting day of action. The Lady Bobcats performed admirably, securing a fourth-place team finish with 107 points. West Holt claimed the championship title, tallying 129 points, while South Sioux City took second with 124 points, and Wayne rounded out the top three with 120 points. Individually, several Lady Bobcats shone on the mat. At 110 pounds, Ava Cleveland had an impressive run,...
