Somonauk Middle School

The Bobcat 8th grade girls traveled to Big Rock last night. The good-girls were down nine in the fourth quarter before mounting a Big-Time comeback and tying the game at the end of regulation. TWO overtimes later, we walked off the floor with a fresh feeling of "never give up." Many highlights include: Kadyn Haage making two 3-pointers in the fourth quarter Sara Adams playing solid position defense Abby Hohmann knocking down a clutch 3 to force second overtime Leah Norris making both her free throws in the first quarter Aubrey Chiavario working the high post aggressively A-Rhea getting better with her power moves Kammy Ambler being strong with the ball-no one takes it away! Morgan Morris applied defensive pressure and made good decisions offensively. Maddie LeCuyer running the show and playing like a point guard. We are improving, let's keep working at practice tonight and at Newark Wednesday.

Last night the 7th grade team fell short against HBR. Riley Lackey and Kaydence Eade both earned points, and there were many good looks at the basket by the rest of the team. As always, the girls were aggressive on defense. The teams next game is on Wednesday at Newark.

Last Friday, the 7th grade team played Earlville and won 12-4. Junia Johnson led the team in steals and Kaydence Eade was the high scorer. Great hustle was displayed the entire game by all of the girls.

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Bobcat 8th grade girls basketball team played with intensity - fading the Raiders Friday night 26-6. Sara Adams, A-Rhea, and Leah Norris controlled the lane on defense. Morgan Morris pressured the ball causing rushed passes. Pacey Wyant, Maddie LeCuyer, Abby Hohmann, Kammy Ambler, Kadyn Haage, and Aubrey Chiavario all scored points for us. Tough defense and excellent passing reflected the raucous atmosphere produced by our Blue Crew. Thank you for the support-we can't wait for our next home game. We play at HBR tonight.

Bobcat 8th grade girls basketball team traveled to Lisbon where they played better basketball. We started slowly trying to figure out Lisbon's unique gym but turned on the Bobcat jets in the 4th quarter to outscore the home team 14 -8. Kadyn Haage, Aubrey Chiavario, Leah Norris, and Pacey Wyant all put points on the board. Maddie LeCuyer and Abby Hohmann distributed the ball and Morgan Morris got a taste of point guard action. Sarah Adams secured several rebounds and defended screens well. Let's continue our improvement at practice this week. Our first home game is Friday.

Last night the 7th grade basketball team was defeated by Lisbon. The girls had many good opportunities to shoot the ball and the whole team showed great hussle on defense. Their next game is home on Friday against Earlville.

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8th grade Bobcat girls basketball played hard in the Huskers gym last night. Kadyn Haage, Aubrey Chiavario, Pacey Wyant, and Maddie LeCuyer scored points while Morgan Morris and Abby Hohmann hustled and defended. Sarah Adams and Leah Norris rebounded and controlled the paint. Thanks for the support Blue Crew-you were noisy! Next game is tonight in Lisbon.

Last night the bobcat girls basketball team had their season opener against Leland. The 8th grade team battled back and forth with them but ended up losing in the end. The whole team showed great hussle and determination while on the court. Aubrey Chiavario was the lead scorer. Points were also scored by Kadyn Haage, Abby Hohmann, Abby Rhea, and Pacey Wyant. The 7th grade team defeated Leland 21-5. Destiny Salgado was the lead scorer with 12 points! Kaydence Eade, Brooke Bahrey, and Junia Johnson also scored baskets. The team did a great job on attacking the basket and passing to the open girl. The next game is on Monday at Serena.

Congratulations to Aubrey Chiavario, the 1st place winner of the SMS spelling bee. Emma Rominski placed 2nd and will join Aubrey in representing our school at the Dekalb County Spelling Bee in February. The top five students: Aubrey Chiavario, Emma Rominski, Mikayla Wolf, Brooklyn Eads, and Junia Johnson are heading to the Junior 10 Conference Spelling Bee in March. Congratulations to all the SMS spellers!

Bobcat Boys Tournament team finished in fourth place last night in the Jr. Ten Basketball Tournament. Birthday boy, Jackson Brockway led the scoring with Landin Stillwell, Aiden Wold, Landon Johnson, and Jordan Arroyo chipping in. Tanner Daniels, Kaden GC, Alex Hoffman, Drew Thatcher, Joey Artwohl, Alex Barnes, and O-Hop ran the floor, deflected passes, stole the ball, and rebounded better. Thanks to our managerial team of Destiny Salgado, Nolan Kerley, and Shawn Levick . Thank you cheer team-I will miss your singing on the bus. I appreciate your hoops-help Mr. Roberts. Happy holidays to all-thank you all players for your hard work. Please turn in uniforms ASAP Optional, open gym after school till 5. Come in and shoot some hoops, play some games, have some fun! 7th and 8th grade gIrls basketball players be sure to check in the office to make sure you have everything needed to start practice after break.

8th grade boys basketball, in their game at Paw Paw last night, hinted at great things to come with a hang in there to the end, never give up, tough as rubber nails ( box out-rebound-hear it in your sleep!) near husking of Serena in the Jr. Ten Tournament semifinals. Final score 25-36. THIS JUST IN, Tanner, Cole, Joey, and Alex passed the ball for real. Jackson, Aiden Jordan and LJ dunked like they were the big deal O-Hop picked Drew Drew rolled to Alex and they gave the ball to Lefty Still Come on over to Paw Paw, we're going to Teach that Bulldog to heel. Bobcat Basketball Tournament Team will play in the Jr. Ten Tournament third place game against Paw Paw at Paw Paw 430 Thursday night. Bobcats will roar. Coach Hunt says, "Bobcat cheer team is All-Conference" "Destiny Salgado could make Manager All- Tournament Team"

Friday night, the Bobcats showed they are the Top Cats by scratching and clawing their way to a double win over Lisbon's Lions. 7th grade started the night out, roaring to a 40-11 victory. Tristan Reed, Kaden G.C. Landon Johnson, Titus Banister, Dane Lenhardt, Jeremy Rominski, and Alex Barnes made our offense purr by scoring baskets, while Noah Gilbert, O-Hagg, Lucas Herlien, and Brandon Dismore were the cat's meow collecting DSRs and defending Lions. 8th grade swept up 38-8 Cole Gudmunson, Alex Hoffman, Jackson Brockway, Landin Stillwell, and Jordan Arroyo made buckets. Aiden Wold, Drew Thatcher, and Joey Artwohl were "cat's paws" who carried out the tough job of rebounding and defending the wild lions. Thank you cheer team for your enthusiasm, managers Shawn, Destiny, and Nolan for keeping us on track, scorekeepers: Mrs Horsch and Mr. Poplawski and Mr Roberts for his stirring and insightful starting lineup. Our next game is Wednesday at Paw Paw in the Jr. Ten Tournament semifinals against Serena at 430. 7th graders-please turn in your uniform to Mr. Hunt. Cheerleading uniforms and are to be turned in clean to Miss Ashley by Friday.

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The MS boys basketball game tonight vs Indian Creek has been canceled. Basketball will have practice 3-5. No cheer practice.

Bobcat Boys Basketball won both games Friday against Newark. 7th grade doubled up the Norsmen 32-16. Tristan Reed, Landon Johnson, Titus Banister, Dane Lenhardt, O-Hop, Alex Barnes, and Brandon Dismore all put the ball in the basket. Noah Gilbert, O-Hagg, Caden Hamer, Lucas Herlein, and Jeremy Rominski rebounded and defended to contribute to the win. 8th grade sent the visitors back to Norski-land 43-10. Jackson Brockway and Landin Stillwell led the scoring. Cole Gudmunson, Aiden Wold, Jordan Arroyo, and Landon Johnson chipped in with points. Joey Artwohl, Drew Thatcher and Tristan Reed helped set the tone with tough defense and rebounding. Our next home game is tonight vs Indian Creek.

Congratulations to the following students for qualifying for the Somonauk Middle School Spelling Bee: Alexa Larson, Dylan Toto, Josie King, Asher Britt, Mikayla Wolf, Brooklyn Eads, Andrew Short, Liam Orr, Rylan King, Shaynee King, Cammy Daniels, Eythan Fruit, Delilah Wig, Maya Dalton, Spencer Wiegman, Emma Rominski, Alex Carico, Landen Sweigart, Junia Johnson, Quinten Hentschel, Morgan Morris, Aubrey Chiavario, Brandon Brackett, Stella Betsinger, Ava Warner and Pacey Wyant. Mrs. Dolce will be getting information to all of you about the school spelling bee that takes place in January.

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Somonauk Boys Basketball came up short against the Royals Wednesday night. Seventh grade saw seven players score in a 30-37 decision. Tristan Reed, Kaden GC, Landon Johnson, Titus Banister, Dane Lenhardt, Lucas Herlien, and O-Hop put the ball in the hoop while Noah Gilbert, O-Hagg, Caden Hamer, Jeremy Rominski, Alex Barnes, and Brandon Dismore hustled and worked. Grade eight tied the visitors from HBR in the first and last quarters, but experienced slippage in the middle two quarters. Jackson Brockway, Aiden Wold, and Cole Gudmunson added points as Kameron Madrigal, Alex Hoffman, Landin Stillwell, Joey Artwohl, and Jordan Arroyo contributed spirit and fight. Our next game is home tomorrow against Newark.