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.
Order your MS yearbook today. Here is the form:
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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.
Berry Slushie!
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.
Bobcat boys basketball raided Earlville last night running away with two wins.
7th grade started things out with pressure defense and balanced scoring, topping the Raiders 47-20. Eleven Bobcats cracked the scorebook led by Brady Andrew’s ten. Tristan Reed, Kaden GC, Noah Gilbert, Landon Johnson, Titus Banister, Dane Lenhardt, O-Hop, Jeremy Rominski, Alex Barnes, and Brandon Dismore chipped in. O-Hagg, Caden Hamer, and Lucas Herlien combined for five DSRs.
8th grade kept the party going with a 42-16 triumph. Cole Gudmunson, Tanner Daniels, Aiden Wold, Landin Stillwell, and Joey Artwohl all scored points and Jackson Brockway found the range, tossing in 22. Drew Thatcher snatched five rebounds and Alex Hoffman was everywhere taking in nine DSRs.
We missed the cheer team but thank Mr. Roberts and Destiny for all things clerical.
Our next game is home Wednesday vs HBR.
Any 7th or 8th grade girl interested in playing basketball please sign up in the office. A current sports physical and sports form must be on file along with all fees paid before the first practice.
Friday night in the Bobcats' lair, the Somonauk boys basketball team swept the Panthers to earn the title of "Top Cats."
Seventh grade started the party, winning 36-9. Eight players scored between 9 and two points including Titus Banister, Kaden G/C, Landon Johnson, Brady Andrews, Dane Lenhardt, Noah Gilbert, and Luke Herlein. Tristan Reed, Owen Haggerty, Caden Hamer Jeremy Rominski and Brandon Dismore opened a big box of catnip by deflecting and stealing passes and hauling in rebounds. Nice work boys.
8th grade started the game like a bunch of hungry bobcats, jumping out to a 15-2 lead after the first quarter-coasting to a 39-33 win.
Six players scored-led by Landin Stillwell’s 19 and Jordan Arroyo’s 9. Aiden Wold, Cole Gudmunson, Landon Johnson, and Tanner Daniels rounded out the scoring. Joey Artwohl and Tanner Daniels rebounded, defended and chased cats like nobody's business.
Next game is at home tonight against the Huskers 430.
Nice work cheer squad-thanks Nolan and Shawn.
Big time media shout out to Brandon Dismore for putting together the baller-slide show we played before and during the games-nice work Brandon!
There will be a Yearbook meeting today after school until 3:35.
Bobcat boys basketball played the Bulldogs at home last night.
7th grade bulldogged the visitors 32-13. Eight Bobcats scored including Tristan Reed, Kaden Geers-Clason, Brady Andrews, Titus Banister, Caden Hamer, Luke Herlien, Alex Barnes, and Brandon Dismore. Noah Gilbert and Jeremy Rominski combined for 21 DSRs
8th grade ran out of time in a hard fought contest 36-37. Jackson Brockway and Landin Stillwell scored double figures and Cole Gudmunson, Alex Hoffman, Aiden Wold, and Jordan Arroyo added points. Tanner Daniels, Kam Madrigal, Drew Thatcher, and Joey Artwhohl contributed hustle and hard work. We are improving every day.
Bobcat Boys Basketball played hard Friday night at Indian Creek.
7th grade battled in the first half, but made adjustments too late in a 22-47 loss. Tristan Reed, Kaden Geer-Clason, and Brady Andrews scored six points each while Jeremy Rominski chipped in with four. Noah Gilbert, Caden Hamer, Lucas Herlien, and Alex Barnes hustled and helped.
8th grade got nipped 38-39 in one of their best efforts so far this season. Teamwork, hustle, and grit were the real stars of the game-each of our Bobcats wore that uniform.
Cole Gudmunson, Jackson Brockway, Aiden Wold, Landin Stillwell, and Jordan Arroyo all scored as Alex Hoffman had a breakout game with 14.Tanner Daniels, Kameron Madrigal, Drew Thatcher, and Joey Artwohl set up our scorers and gave us toughness.
Next game is 4:30 tonight at home against the Bulldogs.
SMS appreciates Mrs. Porter!
Wednesday night in Millbrook, the Bobcat boys basketball team pulled off the sweep against Newark-1, 2, 3 Woosh!
Seventh grade started hot, leading 28-2 after one quarter and kept the temperature dialed up, winning 57-5. Nine players scored points. Brady Andrews, Landon Johnson, and Titus Banister hit double figures while Tristan Reed, Kaden G-C, Noah Gilbert, Dane Lenhardt, Luke Herlien, and Jeremy Rominski cracked the scoring column. Caden Hamer, Alex Barnes, and Brandon Dismore provided intense hustle and a handful of DSRs.
Eight grade, on the other hand, started out slow only scoring one point in the first quarter. They figured out that hard work and defensive pressure are their friends in grinding out a 47-27 win. Six players scored with Cole Gudmunson, Landin Stillwell, and Jackson Brockway leading with double figures-Jackson scored all fourteen of his points in the fourth quarter. Alex Hoffman, Aiden Wold, and Jordan Arroyo rounded out the scoring. Tanner Daniels, Kameron Madrigal, Drew Thatcher, and Joey Artwohl contributed DSRs and relentless defense.
Thanks to Cheerleaders and managers Destiny, Shawn, and Nolan for your help too.
Next game is tomorrow at Indian Creek.
Bobcat boys basketball traveled to Big Rock Monday night and came home with a split.
7th grade knocked off the hosts 31-24. Six players scored points: Tristan Reed, Brady Andrews, Dane Lenhardt, O-Hop, and Jeremy Rominski. We were led by Landon Johnson with 10. Kaden Geers- Clason racked up 9 DSRs. Titus Banister, Lucas Herlein, Alex Barnes, and Brandon Dismore added DSRs. Noah Gilbert and Caden Hamer played their positions.
8th grade suffered a slow start falling behind by 12 after the first quarter but playing even the rest of the way in a 34-46 loss. Cole Gudmunson led us in scoring with 11 with Alex Hoffman and Landin Stillwell chipping in 8 each. Jackson Brockway and Jordan Arroyo rounded out the scoring. Tanner Daniels, Aiden Wold, Drew Thatcher, and Joey Artwhol contributed 5 DSRs.
Our next game is Wednesday at Newark
Bobcat boys basketball chased the Raiders back to Earlville Friday night.
7th grade turned up the defense in the second half for a 34-8 win. Eight players scored points led by Landon Johnson’s 16. Tristan Reed, Kaden Geers-Clason,
Brady Andrews, Titus Banister, Dane Lenhardt, Jeremy Rominski, and Alex Barnes all cracked the score column. Noah Gilbert, Caden Hamer, Lucas Herlein, O-Hop, and Brandon Dismore combined for ten DSRs.
8th grade finished the job sending the Raiders home 42-16. Jackson Brockway and Cole Gudmunson combined for 21 points. Landin Stillwell, Jordan Arroyo, Aiden Wold, and Alex Hoffman totaled 21 together. Tanner Daniels, Kameron Madrigal, Drew Thatcher, and Joey Artwhol chipped in with 7 DSRs.
Shawn Levick , Destiny Salgado, and Nolan Kerley managed at a high level.
Our next game is tonight at HBR
Smile Dental Program.....the mobile dentist are coming back to the District on January 19, 2022.
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Bobcat boys basketball traveled to Lisbon Tuesday night and earned our first sweep of the season with 7th grade winning 42-18 and 8th grade over the Lions 27-19. 7s featured a balanced scorebook with ten players with at least one basket: Tristan Reed, Kaden Geers-Clason, Brady Andrews, Noah Gilbert, Landon Johnson, Titus Banister, Caden Hamer, Jeremy Rominski, Alex Barnes, and Brandon Dismore. Owen Haggerty, Dane Lenhardt, Lucas Herlien, and Owen Hopkins supported our defense with DSRs. We played hard in a tough, small gym.
Eighth graders cracked the win column and more importantly, showed intensity and fire, breaking the game open in the third period with better pressure and rotation in the Blue Press. Cole Gudmunson and Jackson Brockway led in scoring with ten each. Aiden Wold and Landin Stillwell rounded out the scoring. Tanner Daniels, Kameron Madrigal , Alex Hoffman, Drew Thatcher, and Joey Artwohl combined for 14 DSRs while Jordan Arroyo amassed a whopping 16 himself. Keep up the good work, Bobcats. Next game is Friday at home against Earlville.