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Three of Five Bobcats Medal at Anselmo-Merna Invite

Body The South Loup boy’s wrestling team took five athletes to the Anselmo-Merna Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 14, and came home with three medals. As a team the Bobcats finished in 10th place overall in the 16-team field. The Grand Island JV team won the tournament.
CJ Quandt won the silver medal at 157 pounds at the Anselmo-Merna Invite held Dec. 14. Here Quandt is getting a pin on one of his opponents. He was one of three Bobcat wrestlers to medal at the tournament. (Courier photo by Brandy Mason)

Week Two Was a Winner For The Bobcats

Body ELLEN MORTENSEN; ANNA TULLIS, STUDENT CORRESPONDENT After suffering tough losses against Twin Loup and Amherst to begin their season, the South Loup boy’s basketball team picked up a much needed win on Friday, Dec. 13 as they hit the road south to Cambridge.
Dylan Pandorf goes up for a shot over the hands of the Cambridge defender on Dec. 13. (Courier photos by Ronda McFate)

Bobcats Earn Lots of Hardware at Season-Opening Meet

Body The 2024-25 South Loup wrestling season is underway and the Bobcats have high goals and expectations for this year. Building off of a wealth of experience on the mat, sixth-year Head Coach Todd Phelps will be looking to his senior leadership to guide the ship.
Members of the 2024-25 South Loup Bobcats wrestling team are, from left, student manager Cruz Mason, Noah Hiatt, Ryan Lords, Zane Ellision, Dawson Mason, CJ Quandt, Paxton Bierman, Josiah Coleman, and student manger Josie Lehmkuler (Photo courtesy CPS)

Hardwood Season is Underway

Body Jeff Cole is in his 26th season as head coach of the South Loup boys’ basketball team. He is joined on the court by assistants Mike Weverka and Travis Sherbeck. The Bobcats are returning six letter winners from last year’s team, including three seniors.
Members of the 2024-25 Bobcats basketball team are front row, from left: Tatum Wiess, Elijah Cool, Wacey Schultz, Conner Paulsen, Harper Johnson, Caleb McFate, Tysen Schacher; Back Row: Ethan Furne, Malachi Neth, Dylan Pandorf, Crew Whithtuhn, Carter Wood, Austin Davenport, Caleb Furrow, Callan Whitthuhn.n. (Photo courtesy Katie Arndt)

Rebuilding Year For Lady Bobcats

Body The South Loup Lady Bobcats began their 2024-25 season with back-to-back home games. Unfortunately, they couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener on Dec.
Members of the 2024-25 Lady Bobcats basketball team are front row, from left: Danielle Duponcheel, Erin Fitzgerald, Addi Stump, Tyra Brestel, Olivia Fitzgerald, Jimi Fletcher; Middle Row: Realta Leach, Jade Bierman, Rae Hagler, Asa Starr, Charli Pandorf, Ivy Tullis, Neltje Reiff, Evalynn Wonch; Back Row: Taryn Rohrbough, Kelynn Whittuhn, Miranda Tucker, Emma Stallbaumer, Kaygan Whittuhn, Bindi Peters, Delanie Weiman. (Photo courtesy Katie Arndt)

Student And Staff Fun For a Good Cause

Body Zac Sweet, first-year teacher at Callaway Public School, utilized his PE students in a fun way to raise money for a good cause as last week high school students and faculty members squared off on the court.
The staff team 'schooled' their students in a just-for-fun volleyball tournament last week at Callaway Public School. From left are Kaylee Brogan, Jadyn Weber, Megan Donegan, Brianna Mowrey, Charmayne Popp, and Zac Sweet. The tournament also served as a fundraiser for the local food pantry. (Photo courtesy CPS)
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