Three Runners Medal for Bobcat Cross Country
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The South Loup cross country teams traveled to Broken Bow on Saturday, Sept. 10, and brought home three high school medals and one junior high medal.
Sports
Recoy Breaks School Record - Again
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The South Loup Bobcat cross country teams traveled to Cozad on Saturday for their second high school meet of the season and had two placers, despite not having a full girls team this week. The junior high team had one placer.
The high school boys placed 9th as a team, and junior Logan Recoy placed 4th individually with a time of 18:14.2. The boys running this week were Recoy, Josiah Coleman, Caleb McFate, and Eli Rogers.
The high school girls only had two runners this week, but sophomore Ivy Tullis placed 9th with a time of 22:45.
Season Off to a Good Start For Lady Bobcats
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The Lady Bobcats (2-1) treated fans to a show Tuesday in their home opener triangular at Arnold with an easy win 2-0 over Mullen and an exciting victory over rivals Anselmo-Merna 2-0.
“Tuesday was a great night for the team as a whole,” said head coach Desiree Guthrie. “Everyone got a chance to see the floor and get some great touches on the ball.”
It was all South Loup the first set against Mullen with a final score of 25-7. The Lady Bobcats ran away with the lead early in the set with a 15-4 lead over the Broncos.
Bobcats Pull Out Thrilling Victory to End Drought
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Fans young and old turned out in full force Friday evening, Sept. 2, to watch the South Loup football team earn their first win in Arnold since 2019 - and they thrilled fans with a high-energy victory over Maywood/Hayes Center, with a final score of 64-8.
This week the offense stayed grounded with 450 rushing yards and 53 passing yards in 48 plays. Three Bobcat players rushed for more than 100 yards: Trey Connell with 197; A.J. Starr with 109; and Conner Paulsen with 106. Connell had all 53 passing yards.
Lady Bobcats Open Season in State Fair Match-Up
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AMANDA WEHNES The South Loup Bobcat volleyball team opened the season at the prestigious Bill Marshall Classic Tournament at the Nebraska State Fair on Saturday, and brought home a loss against Burwell 0-2. The Lady Bobcats struggled with passing in the first set, hitting the net instead of getting to Talli Martin, the senior setter.
Strong Senior Leadership for Bobcat Volleyball Squad
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AMANDA WEHNES, COURIER CORRESPONDENT The season looks bright for the South Loup Lady Bobcats volleyball team with strong leadership from its six seniors, coupled with loads of talent at all levels. “I have high expectations (for the season) because I know I have great leaders in my seniors,” said head coach Desiree Guthrie.
South Loup Fields Boys Cross Country Team Injuries, Graduation Leave Girls Down But Not Out
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AMANDA WEHNES, COURIER CORRESPONDENT Despite battling preseason injuries that have sidelined their only senior runner, the South Loup Bobcat cross country team is feeling optimistic and looking forward to building on last year’s successes on the course. “We should have a competitive boys and girls team this year,” said head coach Nicole Recoy.
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Closes Summer Driving Season
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NSP PRESS RELEASE Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed from the road 15 impaired drivers during the first weekend of the annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. The national campaign marks the end of the summer driving season.
Road Racers Visit Custer County For 22nd SORC
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ELLEN MORTENSEN On Aug. 10 more than 140 high performance cars converged on Arnold for the 22nd Annual Sandhills Open Road Challenge.
Bobcats Bouncing Back From Illness and Injuries
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AMANDA WEHNES. COURIER CORRESPONDENT With nearly double the players over last year, the 2022 South Loup Bobcat football team is feeling optimistic about their upcoming season.
