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South Loup Junior Cats

Body For the past six weeks there have been 35 girls in grades 3rd through 6th from Arnold and Callaway who have been practicing and learning the fundamentals of volleyball.
(Above) 5th & 6th grade: (back, l-r) Coach Michelle Preston, Paisely Witthuhn, Gracie Brenan, Emma Bierman, Berklee Preston, Kora Dailey, Coach Della Dailey; (middle) Lauren Reiff, Claire Kulp; (front): Rylee Trumble, Amelia Pandorf, Georgia Guthrie, Paityn Dailey, Addie Darymple. Not pictured: RaeAnna Gloeckler.

That’s a Wrap: South Loup Football 2022

Body The South Loup Bobcat football team has much to celebrate as the 2022 season wraps up. A 6-4 record and two rounds of playoff football under their belts, the Bobcats showed great talent, grit, tenacity, and heart this season.
Courier photo by Amanda Wehnes Front row, from left: freshman - Conner Paulsen, Crew Witthuhn, Haydn Stretesky, Dylan Pandorf, Paxton Bierman, Luke Tullis, Zane Mercer; Second row: sophomores - Dawson Mason, Harper Johnson, AJ Starr, Ethan Furne, Jamie Tickle, Kyle Bloomer; Third row: juniors - Lance Wooters, Dawson Doggett, Rio Remund, Joey Sallach, Cache Gracey, Trey Connell; Back row: seniors - Kaden Paulsen, Clay Witthuhn, Lance Jones, Johnny Lamphear. Not pictured: Pedro Flores

Loss, Yes, But Bobcats Still Scored Some Wins

Body The South Loup football team may have suffered a season-ending loss by a score of 12-40 on Friday to Howells-Dodge, the top ranked team in D2 football in the state; but they did it in true Bobcat fashion - with strong defense, top-notch running, and that unbreakable spirit fans...
Courier photos by Loleta Connell (#10) Ball carrier Conner Paulsen stretches for the first down in a tough battle against Howells-Dodge Friday afternoon.

Bobcat Players Bring the Heat to the Blue Devils

Body Confidence in themselves and their teammates, a strong defense, and the unwavering legs of Trey Connell was the key to propeling the South Loup Bobcat football team (6-3) past last year‘s defending state champs, the Kenesaw blue Devils, in round one of playoff football last...
#33 Junior Joey Sallach, #44 Freshman Crew Witthuhn and #45 Junior Rio Remund's hard work paid off as the Bobcats dominated the line both offensively and defensively. Photos Courtesy of Loleta Connell

Lady Bobcats Claim Second Consecutive Conference Title

Body Well, they did it again! The South Loup Lady Bobcats volleyball team (19-7) once again dominated the court and claimed the crown as champions of the Mid-Nebraska Athletic Conference (MNAC). This is the second consecutive year that the Bobcats have won the title.
Abby Stallbaumer jumps for a kill against Twin Loup during the third set of the MNAC championship game on Saturday in Broken Bow. Courier photos by Amanda Wehnes
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